Overview

Typical classroom instruction and lecture is a part of the Science Education program. Science Education majors should also expect hands-on learning opportunities early in their Fairmont State careers. Our instructors oversee a curriculum that encourages:

Participation in the Science After School Program with middle school students
Attendance at workshops hosted by the NASA IV&V Facility Educator Research Center
Radio telescope research at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, WV

The Science Education program at Fairmont State University includes five specializations of study. They are:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth & Space Science
General Science

Graduates with a degree in Science Education can immediately become instructors of Biology (9-Adult), Chemistry (9-Adult), Physics (9-Adult) and General Science (5-Adult).

Successful Science Education majors will develop a portfolio to show they can:

Meet the needs of diverse learners
Incorporate lab skills and scientific technology in lesson plans
Meet state and national content standards

Mission Statement

The mission of Fairmont State University's Science Education Programs is to ensure teacher candidates in biology (9-adult), chemistry (9- adult), physics (9-adult), Earth & Space (5-adult) and general science (5-adult) have sufficient knowledge, skills, and dispositions in their area of licensure to be effective science teachers in service to their school and community at large. The Science Education program creates opportunities for teacher candidates to engage as professionals in formal and informal educational settings, as well as, their fields of science. Teacher candidates demonstrate competencies in science content, nature of science, scientific practices (inquiry), and science pedagogical content knowledge (PCK).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Oceansand Climate
Informal Science Field Experience
Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Science
Methods& Materialsin Teaching Science
Science Integration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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5.5

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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

Complete the Online Application for Undergraduate Admission. Applicants cannot apply for an Academic Pathway.
Submit official academic record(s)
Transcripts from outside the United States require an official course-by-course evaluation to be sent to Fairmont State University from one of the credentialing services listed below. Evaluations must include a statement of U.S. high school or college equivalency.
Applicant must submit proof of financial support for the first academic year of tuition and living expenses (must be in U.S. dollar format and translated to English).
Freshman applicants should submit their secondary school (high school) transcript. If you have completed college/university coursework you will need to submit all post-secondary transcript(s).

Tuition Fee

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International

18372 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9186 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

18372 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9186 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

8454 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4227 USD per semester during 48 months.

Metro Tuition: $6342 per semester

Living costs for Fairmont

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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