The Master's Degree in the Teaching of Chemistry (MSTC) provides advanced studies for scholars interested in teaching chemistry at the secondary or community college level. The program serves two different audiences: Those who already have a teaching certificate or will teach in situations which do not require a certificate. Those who wish to obtain a Masters Degree and a teaching certificate simultaneously.<br>The MSTC degree when starting with certification can be completed in one year. The MSTC degree when starting without certification requires two years.<br>The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has a strong teaching tradition and features an innovative undergraduate program that emphasizes active learning and the use of technology. Students in the MSTC Program have the opportunity to gain teaching experience in freshman chemistry courses that feature team learning and peer teaching. In addition, MSTC students take courses to deepen and expand their content background as well as to increase their teaching skills. The program includes a course entitled Teaching Chemistry at the Secondary Level which emphasizes the practical aspects of teaching including designing lessons, setting up and managing teaching labs, performing chemical demonstrations, safety, using web resources, and learning to teach interactively.