B.S. in Education

Whether teaching students or helping people live happier, healthier lives, our programs will prepare you to better your communities, improve the lives of others, and set you up for a rewarding, fulfilling career.

Fairmont State University's College of Education is dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge and skill to excel as an educator or health and human performance professional. With a variety of programs specializing in many different facets of the educational experience – from teaching in an elementary school to high school physical education to nutrition science – you will learn what it takes to share your passion and knowledge with students or the community.

Teacher Education

in our Teacher Education program, you can choose to focus on Elementary Teacher Education Secondary Teacher Education, and Comprehensive Teacher Education. The Teacher Education program is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Become a Successful Educator with a Degree and Certification

In the College of Education, you will learn from a dedicated faculty who can serve as mentors and inspirations in your own work. Not only will you learn about theories and practices that can make you a better educator, but you will also have ample opportunities to put that learning to work and build the skills and confidence you will need when you begin your career.

Fairmont State University is part of the Professional Development School (PDS) Partnership program, dedicated to improving education for West Virginia students. The program allows for the creation and implementation of innovative teaching methods. As a student here, you will get to take part in these cutting-edge programs firsthand and you will emerge better prepared to meet the needs of today's students.

Begin your education at Fairmont State today: we will give you all the tools you will need to achieve your goals and make a real difference in the lives of students in your community!

Fairmont State University is rooted in a rich history while leading innovation into a global future. We are a comprehensive institution of higher learning set within a beautiful and hilltop landscape in America’s Appalachian Mountain region. As a Fairmont State Falcon, you will build relationships and connections that will last a lifetime, while engaging in hands-on learning with teacher-mentors who are not only experts in their fields, but also love to teach.

At Fairmont State, you’ll never take a class from a graduate assistant, and we have zero on-campus classes with more than 100 students. We’re the perfect size: Our cozy, safe campus and small class sizes (our average student-faculty ratio is 15:1) offer you incredible opportunities to practice classroom learning in real-world settings, but we’re also large enough to offer a wide range of program offerings and specializations.

Fairmont State University has unique and premier programs in Engineering Technologies, Occupational Safety, Architecture, National Security & Intelligence, Community Health Promotion, Aviation, Nursing, Education, Computer Science, and Information Systems Management (programs with a * are the only ones of their kind in the state). Alongside these special programs are dozens of other degrees in liberal arts, psychology, business, STEM fields, healthcare, and many more! We offer 40+ degree programs, and over 100 programs of study, so you’re sure to find a major that not only fulfills your interests, but also leads to a rewarding, in-demand career.

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by:

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Fairmont State University located in Fairmont,

WV is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326. (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is continuing accreditation.

West Virginia Board of Nursing (WVBON)

The RN Board is established by the West Virginia Legislature to promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of registered professional nurses and dialysis technicians.