Department of ChemistryThere are many resources available to assist you in moving forward with your career. If you're unsure about which pathways might best suit you take the Myers-Briggs and Strong interest inventory. You can also visit the UW Center for Career Services. There are many career information websites available. Specific information on how to become a high school science teacher may be found just below.
The UW does not offer an undergraduate teacher certification program. The teacher certification program at the UW is a graduate program, and requires an undergraduate degree as a prerequisite for entrance to the program. The Teacher Education Program (Master in Teaching) at the UW offers programs for those interested in teaching at the elementary or secondary level. Students completing the elementary program earn a Washington Residency Certificate granted by the State of Washington endorsed for elementary education. Secondary program students are endorsed for specific subjects. Graduates of both programs are eligible to teach in middle schools. Secondary teaching in chemistry requires that students complete the courses (89KB pdf) determined by the UW Department of Chemistry to meet the State of Washington requirements. Schedule an appointment with an adviser in the UW Chemistry Department for an updated listing of required courses.
ACS Career Services — American Chemical Society
ACS Career Services (direct link to the careers section)
Alternative Careers --- The scientist's guide to traditional and alternative careers in science.
Biotech Jobs --- Latest Washington State Biotech Jobs
Chemistry Careers — Lists of potential job titles for persons with a chemistry degree from the Department of Chemistry and the Career Services Departments at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
Chemists — From the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
College Majors and Career Opportunities - Chemistry — Lists related occupations and types of employers. From Career Services, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Forensic Science --- Advice about a career in forensic science from American Association of Forensic Scientists (AAFS)
Graduate School Information ---- Thinking about graduate school? Find out information and a general timeline for applying to graduate school.
Salary Survey from ACS (PDF)
Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association
What Can I do with a Major in.Chemistry — From the Career Services Office at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina. Includes a "representative sample of job titles of former [UNCW] chemistry majors.
Myers-Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory at the UW Counseling Center
Take on online Myers-Briggs and Strong interest inventory!
UW Center for Career Services is a great resource.