Fairmont State University
Associate degree
Electronics Engineering Technology | |
OVERVIEW OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The Electronics Engineering Technology program at Fairmont State University prepares graduates to work in industries producing and/or using electrical and electronic equipment. Graduates are employed by a wide variety of industries including... |
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Fairmont State University
Associate degree
Nursing | |
OVERVIEW OF THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
Fairmont State University's School of Nursing offers an Associate Degree in Nursing program. This program is two years in length and upon graduation, the student receives the Associate Degree in Nursing and is eligible to sit for the National Council... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
The accounting curriculum is designed to offer an integrated educational experience in the sub-disciplines of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, information systems, and auditing. The B.S. in Accounting provides students with traditional technical accounting... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Allied Health Administration | |
OVERVIEW OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ALLIED HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
This program is for individuals with an associate degree in a health care program. It is a comprehensive program designed to provide health professionals with the education to become health care managers and assistant administrators.... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Architecture | |
Program Objectives
Upon graduating from the Architecture Program at FSU, and during the formative years of professional practice, students should be able to successfully demonstrate the following:
1. Apply academic knowledge toward solving architectural problems and presenting ideas in a broad range... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
OVERVIEW OF THE ART PROGRAM
Fairmont State University Art Department offers three options for students seeking degrees in Art. The Studio Art degree provides for a concentration in a particular studio area. Art Education prepares students to teach art in public schools. Graphics/Fine Arts is the degree... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Aviation Administration
Management | |
OVERVIEW OF AVIATION ADMINISTRATION – MANAGEMENT OPTION
This degree option prepares the graduate for entry level employment in administrative areas relating to the aviation/aerospace industry. Typical job titles include, but are not limited t airport manager, flight dispatcher, flight scheduler, air... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Aviation Administration
Professional Flight | |
OVERVIEW OF AVIATION ADMINISTRATION - PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT OPTION
Graduates of this option, in addition to completing requirements for the Aviation Administration - Management option, also complete a Professional Flight component leading to entry level employment as a professional pilot. Graduates can... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Aviation Maintenance
Management | |
OVERVIEW OF AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT OPTION
This degree option prepares the graduate for a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Manager. Although Aircraft Maintenance Managers typically begin their careers as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT), they possess the skills required to transition... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
OVERVIEW OF THE BIOLOGY PROGRAM
Biology, the study of life, is a wide-ranging and rapidly growing discipline. Understanding biology requires a working knowledge of all the sciences, especially chemistry and mathematics. The biology program at FSU strives to provide students with a broad based education... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Business Management | |
OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The B.S. in Business Administration management concentration offers students a emphasis”Business Management. The Business Management emphasis is designed to give students the necessary skills to design, operate, and control business systems and procedures. Course... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Entrepreneurial Studies | |
OVERVIEW OF ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
The B.S. in Business Administration Entrepreneurial Studies emphasis is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in starting their own business. Students will be given skills that will enable them to analyze the personal strengths and weaknesses... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Finance | |
OVERVIEW OF FINANCE PROGRAM
The B.S. in Business Administration finance concentration is designed to prepare students for a career path in the financial services industries as well as for careers in corporate finance. Students are exposed to concepts and applications in financial analysis and financial... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Hospitality Management | |
OVERVIEW OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The B.S. in Business Administration hospitality management concentration incorporates the study of fundamental business principles with practical culinary techniques. The hospitality management program produces graduates who are better equipped with the knowledge... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Human Resources Management | |
OVERVIEW OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The B.S. in Business Administration management concentration offers students a emphasis”Human Resource Management. The Human Resources Management emphasis is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and practical foundation in the major areas needed... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Marketing | |
OVERVIEW OF MARKETING PROGRAM
The B.S. in Business Administration marketing concentration is designed to develop graduates who possess a strong foundation to explore many career choices by offering courses in marketing management, advertising, salesmanship, marketing research, consumer behavior, distribution... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Sport Management | |
OVERVIEW OF SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The curriculum of the B. S. in Business Administration sport management concentration is an interdisciplinary program of study that incorporates not only the principles of marketing and management but also the knowledge of all sporting activities. The curriculum focuses... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Business Education | |
OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Business Education Comprehensive degree program of study is offered in conjunction with the School of Education and strives to provide graduates with the competencies needed to be qualified educators who are prepared to meet the needs of the public school systems... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
OVERVIEW OF THE CHEMISTRY PROGRAM
Our mission as a department is to help students gain a fundamental knowledge of modern chemistry, including the ability to apply computers, mathematics, biology and physics to the field. Another integral part of our mission is to foster excellent oral and written communication... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering Technology | |
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
1 Graduates shall apply the skills and methodologies to solve problems as an engineering technology professional
2 Graduates shall use learned technical and non-technical methodologies to communicate to audiences of varying demographics
3 Graduates shall perform work responsibilities... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Communication | |
OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
The Department of Communication and Theatre Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Required courses introduce the student to the various special areas of speech as an academic discipline: interpersonal, organizational and group communication,... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science and Computer Security | |
OVERVIEW COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SECURITY PROGRAMS
Computer Science is the study and implementation of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information. The Computer Science Program at FSU offers two majors: one in Computer Science and a new one (started in 2004) in Computer Security.... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
OVERVIEW OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
Criminal Justice refers to the structure, functions, and decision-making processes of agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders. As an independent academic discipline, criminal justice is comparatively new. Interest in... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Electronics Engineering Technology | |
OVERVIEW OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The Electronics Engineering Technology program at Fairmont State University prepares graduates to work in industries producing and/or using electrical and electronic equipment. Graduates are employed by a wide variety of industries including... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
English | |
OVERVIEW OF ENGLISH PROGRAM
Within the study of English are composition, literature, and creative and technical writing courses. A degree in English Literature (B.A.) opens up an exciting array of professions or graduate and professional studies for students who enjoy the critical study of literature;... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
English Education | |
OVERVIEW OF THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Arts in English Education is a teaching specialization designed for those planning careers in teaching English at the high school and middle school level (5- 12). Students go on to teach language (grammar and writing) and literature.... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Exercise Science | |
OVERVIEW OF THE EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM
The Exercise Science major integrates the theories and practicalities of exercise physiology in preparing graduates for a career in this field. The program relies on a scientific core which allows the student to gain a complete understanding of human physiology... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences | |
OVERVIEW OF THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAM
The discipline of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) combine the natural and social sciences when it empowers individuals and families across their life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. FACS at Fairmont... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Forensic Science | |
Forensic Science Program Mission
Our mission as a forensic science program is to develop professional, ethical graduates whose competence in problem-solving, legal analysis and application, quantitative reasoning, investigation and scientific laboratory procedures can be applied to immediate employment... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
French | |
OVERVIEW OF THE FRENCH PROGRAM
The French Program is designed to engage students in developing and perfecting their language skills through a broad scope of activities. Course work offers maximum interaction among students and between students and instructors, beginning with the first lesson. Comprehensive... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Graphic/Fine Arts | |
OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR IN GRAPHICS / FINE ARTS
Fairmont State University Department of Art, in cooperation with the Pierpont Community & Technical College of FSU, provides a 2+2 program leading to the B.S. degree in Graphics/Fine Arts. Successful completion of the associate degree in Graphics Technology... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Graphics Technology | |
OVERVIEW OF GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The Graphics Technology program at Fairmont State University is a program that prepares students for careers in the graphics industry. The bachelor of science degree provides students with a concentration in design theory and proficiency in computer and multimedia... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
History | |
OVERVIEW OF HISTORY PROGRAM
Every person, every place, every thing on earth has a history, a story of its past, that can help us understand human existence and human behavior. The History Program‘s major and minor programs draw upon a broad curriculum that encompasses regional, national, and international... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
OVERVIEW OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM
The B.S. in Information Systems (IS) degree at Fairmont State University (FSU) provides an academic program that balances business management principles and the tools and technologies of computerized information systems. The program is provided to a diverse population... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
Mathematics Program Mission
The mission of the mathematics degree programs is to equip students with analytic and problem solving skills for careers and graduate work. Classes develop student abilities and aptitudes to apply mathematical methods and ideas not only to problems in mathematics and related... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering Technology | |
OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Mechanical engineering is the most broad and diverse of any of the engineering and related disciplines. Our technology students master topics ranging from advanced mathematics to dynamics and the thermal science. The program combines rigorous... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Multi-Categorical Special Education | |
Graduate Emphasis in Multi-categorical Special Education
Fairmont State University (FSU) offers a Graduate Emphasis in Multi-categorical Special Education. The purpose of this emphasis is to permit teachers, with an existing certification, to acquire an additional certification.
Program Objectives:... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
OVERVIEW OF THE MUSIC PROGRAM
The Music Department offers the Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Comprehensive (K-12) Music major under the Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree. The program of study provides a balance among music theory, applied music, music history and methods classes. The Department also... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
National Security and Intelligence | |
OVERVIEW OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
The National Security and Intelligence Program is a concentration in the Social Sciences which is designed to provide the necessary background for students to pursue careers as research and/or intelligence analysts in government agencies and... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
OVERVIEW OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Fairmont State is designed for Registered Nurses who desire a baccalaureate degree in nursing. This degree program provides career mobility for the associate degree and diploma graduate nurse. The baccalaureate... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Occupational Safety | |
OVERVIEW OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY PROGRAM
The Occupational Safety program prepares competent professionals who serve as valued members of the management, engineering, and business team providing solutions to complex Safety problems.
This program focuses on principles drawn from engineering technology,... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Oral Communication | |
OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR IN ORAL COMMUNICATION
The Department of Communication and Theatre offers the Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Comprehensive (5-12) Oral Communication major under the Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree. The program of study provides a balance among the various academic areas of speech... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education
Teacher Education | |
OVERVIEW OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION - (PETE) PROGRAM
The Physical Education – Teacher Education (PETE) program is a comprehensive program designed to prepare teacher candidates with background knowledge, related professional experiences, and personal sensitivities necessary to begin careers in teaching.
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
OVERVIEW OF THE PHYSICS PROGRAM
The Physics program provides students in science, mathematics, technology, secondary education and various pre-professional programs with an understanding of fundamental concepts and principles that govern the physical universe. Physics students utilize mathematical... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
OVERVIEW OF POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
The program in Political Science is designed to give students an understanding of the governmental institutions, the political behavior of individuals and groups, the public programs of modern societies, the interrelationships of various levels of government, and... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
OVERVIEW OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
Psychology is the science that deals with the study of behavior. The Psychology Program at FSU has been developed to provide a strong foundation of applied and theoretical knowledge for those students anticipating either future graduate training or immediate employment.... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Science Education | |
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... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIOLOGY PROGRAM
Sociology is the systematic study of society and human activity. The Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, consisting of 30 semester hours, is designed to enhance the student‘s ability to understand various forms of social and cultural interaction. With an emphasis... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
OVERVIEW OF THE SPANISH PROGRAM
The Spanish Program offers a four-year course of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in either Spanish or Spanish Education. While both options require thirty-six credits or twelve courses, these include both elementary and upper level study, and advanced placement... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Technology Education | |
OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM
The opportunity to become a technology education teacher is open to everyone. You will have to go to college to acquire knowledge and learn skills to teach technology education. In college, you will learn how to teach middle, junior and high school students... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Theater Education | |
OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR IN THEATRE
The Department of Communication and Theatre Arts offers Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Education. Required courses introduce the student to the various areas of theatrical arts: design/tech, performance, dramaturgy, history and criticism, and theatre pedagogy. The... |
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Fairmont State University
Bachelor degree
Theatre | |
OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR IN THEATRE
The Department of Communication and Theatre Arts offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre. Required courses introduce the student to the various areas of theatrical arts: design/tech, performance, dramaturgy, history and criticism, and theatre pedagogy. The B.A. in... |
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Fairmont State University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
Program Description:
Students who satisfy admission criteria and complete the MBA Essentials prerequisite course will require thirty-six (36) graduate credit hours to meet degree requirements. Of these, twenty-four (24) hours will consist of a required business core courses covering functional areas... |
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Fairmont State University
Masters degree
Criminal Justice | |
General Information:
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes and its legal and public policy contexts. The program includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization,... |
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Fairmont State University
Masters degree
Human and Community Service Administration | |
The HSMS program will prepare students for administrative positions in human service agencies ranging from adolescent care facilities to facilities for the elderly or mentally disabled. Students will learn to deliver services based on the environmental conditions and mental state of their clients, how... |
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Fairmont State University
Masters degree
Nursing Administration | |
M.S. Nursing Degree General Information:
The Master of Science in Nursing at Fairmont State University is offered in collaboration with the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Marshall University, Huntington, WV. At the present time there is a track available for BSN Nurses who desire a Masters... |
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Fairmont State University
Masters degree
Nursing Education | |
M.S. Nursing Degree General Information:
The Master of Science in Nursing at Fairmont State University is offered in collaboration with the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Marshall University, Huntington, WV. At the present time there is a track available for BSN Nurses who desire a Masters... |
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Fairmont State University
Masters degree
Teaching | |
General Information
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program is an alternative and accelerated means for college graduates with degrees in liberal arts, fine arts, business and professional fields to attain teacher licensure. The program provides the professional education courses and clinical... |
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