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Certification Impact

Certification

Certification Requirements

Transcript Analysis

Submit official transcripts to Joyce Rose in the Office of Certification at Fairmont State University (see contact information below) to have your transcripts analyzed. A transcript analysis provides a list of courses needed to complete the requirements for the content specialization area. You must satifactory complete 75% of the content courses prior to admissions to the MAT program and Graduate Studies.

Note: You can enroll as a non-degree student to complete the required content courses and apply to the MAT program upon completing the pre-requisite course conditions.

Teaching Specializations

The MAT program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a content area such as art, english, math, social studies, physical education or a professional field and would like to obtain initial certification to teach in West Virginia.

The following teaching specializations are offered for MAT candidates: 

  • Art, Pre K - Adult
  • Biology, 9 - Adult
  • Chemistry, 9 - Adult
  • Earth & Space Science, 5 - Adult
  • English, 5 - Adult
  • General Science, 5 - Adult
  • Mathematics, 5 - 9
  • Mathematics, 5 - Adult
  • Physical Education, Pre K - Adult
  • Physics, 9 - Adult
  • Social Studies, 5 - Adult
  • Spanish, Pre K - Adult

The MAT program does not currently offer licensure in Special Education; however, an endorsement for certification in Special Education may be added after the initial teaching license in a specialized area is earned. 

Office of Certification

Transcript Analysis contact:

Joyce Rose

Certification Officer

 345 Education Building

 304-367-4242

 Joyce.Rose@fairmontstate.edu