Chemistry, MAT
Master of Arts for Teachers
How you benefit
The IU Online Master of Arts for Teachers in Chemistry combines coursework in education and chemistry to prepare you to be a dual-credit instructor at the high school and community college levels.
The educational component of the program covers instruction and curriculum, assessment, diversity and inclusive teaching, and research. Learn how to apply the science and art of teaching to college-level instruction.
The chemistry component of the program covers the chemical processes and principles of organic and inorganic substances in everyday life. Develop a dialogue with multiple sub-disciplines of chemistry, and adopt a methodological approach to problem solving. Learn how to break down chemical concepts and processes, design experiments and assignments to teach chemical concepts, and critically analyze chemistry-related press releases and news.
What you study
Specific areas of focus include:
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic synthesis
- Organic spectroscopy
- Physical chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Environmental chemistry
- Nuclear chemistry
This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.