Program Overview

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Chemistry - Master of Chemistry Education

Overview

The Master of Chemistry Education (M.C.E.) is a professional degree designed to improve the content and pedagogical knowledge of teachers of chemistry who do not possess a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field (e.g. biochemistry or chemistry teaching).

The Master of Chemistry Education program can be completed entirely online or as a blended program (mainly online and some on-campus options).

This program does not lead to teacher licensure.

If you already possess a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, view the Master of Science in Chemistry Education program.

Point of Pride

The MCE degree supports current teachers with professional learning to improve their practice and provides opportunities to pursue multiple career pathways.

Graduate Advisor

Dr. Sarah Boesdorfer

University Admission Requirements

• Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
• Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
• If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL .
• If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL .

Additional Program Admission Requirements

GPA

• You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
• The Grade Point Average (GPA) of all undergraduate credentials earned in the United States that are used for graduate degree admission evaluation is calculated by the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. International credentials are evaluated by using cumulative GPA (CGPA) in lieu of the GPA from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

Application Materials

• Students applying to this program must:
  • Submit names and email addresses of two references for letters of recommendation within the online application. One of the references must be able to attest to teaching experience
• International students applying to the Master of Chemistry Education program must have a TOEFL score of at least 100 iBT, IELTS score of 7.0 band or Duolingo score of 120.

Global Access to Online Degree Programs

• When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Application Deadlines

• Fall (August) Term — August 1
• Spring (January) Term — December 15
• Summer (May/June) Term — May 1

Costs & Funding

• See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Students who complete this program online will receive in-state tuition.