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Students completing the 5-year dual degree program earn a BA in Chemistry from the College of Arts & Science and a Master’s degree in education (MEd) from the School of Education, plus fulfill requirements for an Illinois Professional Educator License with a chemistry endorsement in high school grades 9–12. Numerous job opportunities are available for students interested in becoming science teachers. In fact, in Illinois the need for science teachers is critical.

The dual-degree program is an appealing option because it offers greater opportunities for advancement and a higher salary base for the graduate than earning licensure at the undergraduate level. Since completing both the BA degree and the courses for a secondary education license typically takes more than four years, undergraduate secondary education students majoring in chemistry are offered this opportunity to complete both degrees in this accelerated program. Students interested in the 5-year dual degree program are encouraged to contact the School of Education as early as possible in their first 4 years to outline their course of study.

Program benefits

• Earn both degrees together in less time than it would take if pursued separately.
• Gain broad perspective through a multidisciplinary curriculum.
• Get real-world classroom experience in diverse settings through Loyola partnerships with schools and communities.
• Earn a certificate to teach worldwide through the International Baccalaureate Organization.
• Gain extensive deep experiences engaging with diverse populations, including students with special needs and those labeled as English language learners (all graduates are eligible for ESL endorsement).

Program Requirements:

A cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or better is required to be admitted to the program.

In addition, the student must pass the Illinois State Board of Education Test of Academic Proficiency prior to beginning the education courses and pass the Chemistry Content exam as admission for the MEd.

Required Education Courses: (36 semester hours)

• TLSC 110: The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC)
• TLSC 120: Bringing Language, Learning and Developmental Theory into Practice
• TLSC 130: Community Immersion
• TLSC 140: Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice
• TLSC 150: Constructive Learning Environments for Diverse Students
• TLSC 160: Analyzing Culturally Responsive Classroom Instruction
• TLSC 300: Professional Learning Communities
• TLSC 406: Educational Policy for Diverse Students
• TLSC 407: Individualized Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Students
• TLSC 440: Language and Literacy for Diverse Students
• TLSC 441: Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement
• TLSC 442: Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students
• TLSC 450: Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization
• TLSC 451: Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework
• TLSC 460: Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction and Assessment
• TLSC 461: Developing and Implementing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction and Assessment
• TLSC 470A: Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching
• TLSC 470B: Teaching, Learning and Leading with Schools and Communities Internship: Student Teaching