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Dr. Mary Angela Schwer, Chair
309 Jaynes Hall / (304) 367-4717
FAX: (304) 367-4896
Angela.Schwer@fairmontstate.edu

As an academic division of Fairmont State, the Department of Humanities embraces a process of continuous improvement in teaching and learning. To that end, students majoring in programs administered by the Department are required to participate in ongoing assessment activities that may include, but are not limited to, standardized testing at different levels, electronic portfolio evaluation, and both oral and written performance reviews.

Academic Programs 

English Grades 5-Adult Teaching Specialization, B.A.   

English, Creative Writing Concentration, B.A.  

English, Literature Concentration, B.A.  

English, Writing for the Workplace Concentration, B.A.  

English Minor  

Folklore Studies Minor  

French Minor  

Journalism Grades 5-Adult Teaching Specialization, B.A.  

Professional Writing, Business and Technical Writing Minor  

Professional Writing, Journalism: Technical Writing Option Minor  

Professional Writing, Multimedia or Journalism, Minor   

Spanish (Pre-K-Adult), Teaching Endorsement  

Spanish Pre-K - Adult, Teaching Specialization, B.A.  

Spanish, B.A.  

Spanish Minor  

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor  

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