The affordable, online bachelor's degree and chemistry teaching certification program.
Molecules and bonding. Atomic structure. Energy and thermodynamics. If you have a background in science and a passion for explaining how the world operates like one big science experiment, it's time to think about becoming a middle school or high school chemistry teacher.
A positive experience in chemistry class is often the catalyst for students who are drawn to careers as scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, and other STEM-related fields. And with schools across the country focusing on the importance of teaching science and math, you'll be in demand when you graduate from WGU with your bachelor's degree in chemistry—which will enable you to become licensed as a science teacher for junior high, middle school, or high school* in any state in the U.S. Study online to become a chemistry teacher!
*The specific grade levels you will be qualified or endorsed to teach will depend on your state.
71% of graduates finish within
42 months
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
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Tuition per 6-month term is
$3,225
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
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On average, students transfer
28 credits
Your associate’s degree or previous college may waive some courses through transfer. We review your transcripts for transfer credits.
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Got your ‘ion’ a career teaching chemistry? Here's the solution!
Breaking down the world around us into its smallest components requires a chain reaction of inspiration and education, starting with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. WGU's highly regarded online teaching degree will prepare you to become an in-demand middle school or high school chemistry teacher.
Curriculum formulated to make you a licensed chemistry teacher.
WGU's bachelor’s degree in science for aspiring chemistry teachers is an affordable, online program that leads to teacher licensure. You will study important topics in chemistry relevant to today's middle and high school science curriculums.
To ensure WGU graduates acquire the knowledge and skills sought by today’s schools, this online chemistry curriculum was developed with significant input from experts and educational leaders who serve on our Education Program Council. Our online bachelor's degree in teaching chemistry is nationally recognized by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) .
Core Subject Areas
Lower-division courses may be cleared through transfer credit. Following are some examples:
College Algebra
English Composition I
English Composition II
Introduction to Communication
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Survey of United States History
Introduction to Humanities
Applied Probability and Statistics
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Key Subject Areas
Science, teaching, and other degree-specific courses include:
Foundational Perspectives of Education
Psychology for Educators
Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion, and Exceptional Learners
Classroom Management, Engagement, and Motivation
Educational Assessment
Concepts in Science
Integrated Physical Sciences
Natural Science Lab
Introduction to Biology
Climate Change
Trigonometry and Precalculus
Calculus I
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The WGU Difference
We reimagined the path to a degree. How it works for you:
It’s doable. Efficient, flexible, individualized, and supportive, WGU puts you in the driver’s seat—allowing you to advance as quickly as you're able.It’s surprisingly affordable. Low, flat-rate tuition and the opportunity to speed up your program allow you to control the cost of your education.It’s worth it. Employers love WGU graduates. And grads report greater satisfaction, career advancement, and income growth after earning a WGU degree.
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A supported, personalized experience.
WGU is unlike any university you’ve experienced before—in the best possible way! Take a look at what we mean:
Faculty
Learning
Assessment
In-Classroom Experience
Alumni Support
Faculty
SUPPORTING YOU: Faculty focused on students.
An entire team of faculty members has one goal in mind: your success. Your Program Mentor is your individually assigned faculty member, providing regular program guidance and instruction from the day you start, to the day you graduate. In addition, Course Instructors provide regular, subject-matter instruction and support, typically one-on-one, throughout each course you take.
Learning
YOUR ROADMAP: A personalized learning plan.
Your program is made up of a series of courses, each a personalized journey toward subject mastery. A preassessment provides insight into what you already know. You’ll then learn what you still need to learn, using online learning resources—available 24/7—along with one-on-one or cohort-based faculty instruction.
Assessment
PROVE IT: Show you know your stuff.
WGU measures learning, not time, so each course in your program culminates in an assessment—a test, paper, project, or presentation that allows you to prove what you know. As soon as you’re ready, take the assessment—including the ability to take proctored exams from the comfort of your own home— via webcam, any time of day!
In-Classroom Experience
REAL-WORLD: Experience in a classroom.
Most of your program will be completed online but all teacher licensure programs—and many graduate-level programs for already-licensed teachers—also include the opportunity to observe and practice in a K–12 classroom setting. We’ll help you set everything up at a school near you.
Alumni Support
ALWAYS a Night Owl.
Continued support after you graduate includes many opportunities for professional development and enrichment, career support, and networking. WGU Night Owls may be independent learners, but they also become highly engaged in our active alumni community through apps, groups, and events.
The accreditation you need, plus industry respect and recognition.
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
Accredited
The WGU Teachers College is the first competency-based online university to receive accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Additionally, the teacher licensure programs offered through the WGU Teachers College have been awarded full accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) through June 30, 2026.
Respected
“After graduating from WGU, and through all the rigor and quality of instruction that I received in the educational field, I was awarded Hawaii District Teacher of the Year in 2012.”
Amoreena Nestman
Recognized
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in 2017 placed WGU’s Teachers College in the top 1% nationwide for the quality of its secondary teacher-preparation programs. This follows several other NCTQ recognitions, including the nation’s #1 best value for teacher education in 2015.
Our programs check all the boxes. If this degree is your goal, get started toward becoming a student today—programs start the first of each month.
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