History

Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) officially opened the S1 Study Program of Chemistry Educationas a new study program that has received permission from the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti) of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia through Decree Number 190 / E / O / 2014 dated 1 July 2014 and is under the auspices of under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences UII. The UII Study Program of Chemistry Educationoffers an educational process that is supported by complete facilities and experienced teaching staff. The UII Study Program of Chemistry Educationoffers another advantage, namely science learning which is implemented together with Islamic values ​​so that it is expected to produce chemistry educators who are not only intelligent but also have noble character.

The main objective of the UII Study Program of Chemistry Educationis to educate students to become competent science teachers in secondary and undergraduate education. Programs are structured to help students develop chemical knowledge and train students to become experts in teaching. Students must take courses for general education, teaching professions, courses and teaching practice to gain experience and preparation to become good chemistry teachers. In developing research in the field of chemistry education, students must take courses on the development of the principles and methods of learning chemistry in schools, including developing chemistry textbooks, experimental methods and curricula. The UII Study Program of Chemistry Educationalso offers advanced courses in physical chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and experimentation. Therefore, students can rethink chemical theory, experience chemistry, learn chemical knowledge and correct attitudes in research. Study Program of Chemistry Educationgraduates have a variety of careers including chemistry teachers in secondary and undergraduate education, scientists at research institutions, continuing to postgraduate both at home and abroad.