Overview

The General Science Initial Teacher License (5-8) Major is offered by Fitchburg State University. Take command of your own educational goals and design your own program.

Key Facts

Use different disciplinary methods strategically to address scientific issues in innovative ways. Combine broad scientific knowledge with other fields to design a project that relates directly to the kind of work you want to do when you graduate, and serves as a springboard for your future success. The General Science Initial Teacher License (5-8) Concentration, Interdisciplinary Studies, BS gives you a strong grounding in the basic natural sciences, including physics, earth and geographic sciences, biology, and chemistry. This program provides the flexibility to design your own major by combining a defined core set of science courses with a minor in another field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomy

Earth Systems Science

Geology

Biology

Ecology
Physical Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Fitchburg State has Rolling Admissions.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Teaching View 389 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official High School Transcript (must be received directly from School)
Course by Course Evaluation of ALL Transcripts
Results from an English Proficiency Exam

Optional Materials:

SAT or ACT Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional $1455/ year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

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

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Fitchburg

Funding

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