There 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 advisor in the Department of Chemistry for an updated listing of required courses.
ACS Career Services — American Chemical Society
Biotech Jobs --- Latest Washington State Biotech Jobs
Chemists — From the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Graduate School Information --- Information and timeline for applying to graduate school.
Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association
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.