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Develop Curiosity in Today's Students
At Spring Arbor University, our Christ-centered program prepares you to teach complex chemical concepts with clarity and enthusiasm, equipping students with a solid foundation in chemistry. You’ll learn from experienced faculty who integrate faith and science, fostering both your professional and spiritual growth. Engage in hands-on experiments, innovative teaching methods, and real-world applications that bring chemistry to life.
Key Courses
Students in the Chemistry Secondary Education program will demonstrate an understanding of the atomic and molecular behavior of systems. The major will help students explain phenomena in systems that range in size from electrons to entire galaxies.
Secondary certification allows graduates to teach in his or her major or minor disciplines for grades six through twelve. Available K-12 endorsements for students of Secondary Education are Music Education and Special Education: Learning Disabilities.
Students desiring Michigan certification are responsible for meeting all certification requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and the State Board of Education, whether or not they are explicitly stated in the SAU catalog.
The SOE policies apply to all Spring Arbor University sites. However, procedures for carrying out certain policies may vary from site to site. Certain certifiable majors and minors are available at the main campus only. A student wishing to participate in these majors and minors must register for and attend classes at SAU's main campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan.
Career Pathways
Where Our Alumni Work
Our alumni have vast connections and are spread out throughout the country. These are some of the notable companies where our alumni work.


