The LSSU chemistry program has been approved by the American Chemical Society, and may provide certified degrees in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry Pre-Professional, and Environmental Chemistry degrees if a student chooses this track.?

In addition, the B.S. in Chemistry for Secondary Education degree may also be certified by the ACS.? Graduates completing the prescribed requirements are awarded an ACS certificate signifying their completion of the approved degree and can qualify for membership in the Society upon graduation.

When completing option A the candidate is not required to complete a teaching minor. Option B candidates must complete a teaching minor from those listed on the Secondary Teaching pages of the website.? Secondary teacher certification enables the candidate to teach chemistry, physics and physical science in grades 6-12. Contact the School of Education for additional information.

In addition to classroom teaching, graduates can pursue careers as science educators and curriculum specialists, or enter graduate study in science, science education or related fields.