Overview

The Earth and Space Sciences program at the West Chester University meets all guidelines established by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), and the National Science Teachers' Association (NSTA) for earth and space sciences certification.

Middle and secondary school teachers help students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary school and expose them to more information about the world.

Additional responsibilities of middle and secondary school teachers may include career guidance and job placement, as well as follow-ups with students after graduation. In addition to conducting classroom activities, teachers oversee study halls and homerooms, supervise extracurricular activities, and accompany students on field trips.

Highlights

PA Earth and Space Science (ESS) certification after four (4) years of both geoscience and education-related coursework

Student teaching experience the final semester

Courses that build career skills: problem-solving, cooperative teamwork, field work, data analysis, written/oral communication, and cutting-edge training on scientific instruments

Flexible curriculum with opportunities for independent study research or internships for credit

A faculty of nationally-known scholars

A large alumni network of professional geologists and teachers in the Philadelphia Region

An Earth and Space Science Club, SGE (The Geology Honors Society), plus participation in the Women in Science and Astronomy Clubs

Graduate assistantships (GAs), scholarships, travel and research grants available each semester!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Geology

Historical Geology

Environmental Geochemistry

Mineralogy

Geomorphology

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 1809 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fee

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International

19290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19290 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19290 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7716 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for West Chester

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Earth and Space Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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