Science Education - Fairmont State University

Science Education from Fairmont State University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Overview of Science Education The science education program is designed to provide a strong content background in one or more science disciplines and extensive practice using constructivist teaching strategies to prepare teacher candidates for today's classroom. Certifications (specializations) are available in Biology (9-Adult), Chemistry (9-Adult), Physics (9-Adult) and General Science (5-Adult). Our program provides early teaching opportunities in middle school classrooms, workshops in association with the NASA IV&V Facility Educator Research Center, and research experiences using a radio telescope at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV. Science education students earn the B.A. Degree in Education with specializations in two or more science areas. Some students choose to double major, earning both a B.S. in a science discipline (e.g., chemistry or biology) and a B.A. in Education. Employment Opportunities for Students in Science Education Students graduating from Fairmont State with science teaching specializations are typically recruited prior to graduation by area schools and/or by school districts in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Many graduates begin teaching at the middle school level before moving into a high school position. The biology, chemistry, or physics certification coupled with a general science certification provides the widest range of teaching opportunities. Due to the shortage of physics teachers, graduates with the physics specialization are heavily recruited. View more details on Fairmont State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.