Fitchburg State University Graduate & Continuing Education Fall 2013 Course Bulletin

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gceGRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

It’s tIme to regIster for fall classes!

September 5 – December 18, 2013

contact Usgraduate and continuing education — 978.665.3182Email: [email protected] site: www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce

admissions — 978.665.3144Email: [email protected] site: www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions

financial aid — 978.665.3156Email: [email protected] site: www.fitchburgstate.edu/finaid

office of the registrar — 978.665.4196Email: [email protected] site: www.fitchburgstate.edu/registrar

student accounts — 978.665.4126Email: [email protected] site: www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/student-services/student-accounts/

in these challenging economic times, it is wise to takestock of your personal and professional goals to ensurethat you are on the right track. fitchburg State university’sgraduate and continuing education program stands readyto assist you in that effort. With a focus on new and innovative offerings, advanced technology, customer service and affordability, we stand second to none in providing you with what you need to advance your career or simply explore areas of interest.

We are able to do this because of our dedicated faculty and librarians. they are first-rate, both in terms of their in-depth knowledge and their commitment to mentoringand advising. Please consider joining our learning community. the thrill of growth and discovery lies ahead.

Dr. robert V. antonucciPresident

fitchburg State univerSity

fitchburg state administrationDr. robert V. antonucciPresident

Dr. robin e. BowenVice President for Academic Affairs

Jay BryVice President of Financeand Administration

christopher HendryVice President for Institutional Advancement

catherine r. canneyDean, Graduate and Continuing Education

graDUate anDcontInUIng eDUcatIon

InformatIonsessIonWhen: august 13, 2013 time: 5-6:30 p.m.Where: thompson hall

fitchburg State universityregister: www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosessionfitchburg State university’s Office of graduate and continuing education offers more than 45 graduate andundergraduate degree and certificate programs in theevening or online. take advantage of our information Session to visit the campus and take the first step to attaining your educational goals.

Special information sessions will be held at 5 p.m. for theLPn to bS in nursing bridge program, Online Mba, andgraduate Special education, education (early childhood, elementary, Middle School) and counseling programs.

Drop in anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. to meet with our Director of Distance education to learn more aboutour online programs.(This information session is not intended for students interested in attending the traditional day program.)

applIcatIon fee WaIVer!Prospective graduate and undergraduate evening students who attend the august 13thgce information Session, have not yet applied for admission, and are not currently enrolled in any courses, will be eligible for a waiver of the $25 application for admissionfee. the fee waiver is for a fall 2013 or Spring 2014 application. your application must be received by September 6, 2013 to be eligible for the waiver.

We look forward to receiving your application for admission!

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce | 978.665.3182

september 5 –December 18, 2013

for a complete course listing including

schedules and course descriptions, visitwww.fitchburgstate.edu/

courses

fallclasses

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce | 978.665.3182fitchburg State univerSity

UnDergraDUatefall classesartart appreciation Online

Drawingintroduction to Studio artnineteenth century artOnline

BIologYLife Science i Online

nutrition Online

BUsIness aDmInIstratIonbusiness fluctuations &forecasting Online

business Law i Online

consolidations & Mergers

Introduction to financial reporting OnlineEnroll in this core course forthe Online Bachelor of Sciencein Business AdministrationManagement Concentration.

financial reporting theory & Practice i Online

human resources ManagementOrganizational behavior& theory Online

cHemIstrYchemistry in a changing World

commUnIcatIonstopics: Digital Photography Management

compUter scIencecomputer applications Online

computer Science basics Online

internet communications Online

crImInal JUstIcecolloquiumcrime & Delinquency Prevention Online

introduction to Legal Process

economIcsPrinciples of economics-Microeconomics Online

englIsHamerican Literature ii: civil War to Present Online

Literature for young adults Online

Short Story Online

Writing i Online

eXercIse & sports scIenceexercise, nutrition & heart Disease Online

health & fitness

geograpHYearth Systems Science Hybrid

earth, Sea & air

HIstorYculture & Society of india Online

topics: rOtc Military history Online

united States history iiOnline

World civilizations ii Online

InterDIscIplInarYstUDIesculture & Society of india Online

global issues Online

matHematIcs

applied statisticsTake Applied Statistics to prepare for Nursing Research and other research courses.

basic Mathematics iibusiness Statisticscalculus for businessPrecalculus

mUsIc

commonwealth of the arts OnlineRecipient of the prestigious Exemplary Course Award from Blackboard, Inc.

commonwealth of the artsfrom Woodstock to the iPOD Online

nUrsIng community health nursing Online

Leadership & Management concepts for nursing Practice Online

nursing research Online

Pathopharmacology i

occUpatIonal eDUcatIonaddressing the needs of Students withDisabilities in vocationaltechnical education Online

Managing Student behavior in a healthy & Safe environment Online

pHIlosopHY Logic Online

Philosophy of human naturetopics: Medical ethics Online

World religions Online

polItIcal scIenceunited States government Online

psYcHologY educational Psychology Online

Human growth & Development OnlinePrerequisite course for MS inCounseling and requirement for Nursing majors.

Psychology of Learning Online

socIologY Medical Sociology Online

Social Problems Online

spanIsH Spanish for beginners i

speecHintroduction to Speech communication

lIfe long learnIng(non-creDIt)beginning italian icommunity Orchestra (No Charge)

concert band (No Charge)

intermediate italianitalian conversation & cuisine


for a complete course listing including

schedules and course descriptions, visitwww.fitchburgstate.edu/

courses

fallclasses

graDUate fall classesapplIeD commUnIcatIonapplied rhetoric

gender communication

topics: Political communication

artadvanced graduate Studio

the Mask & the Maker

BIologYbioethics

curriculum Design & Development

cHemIstrYtopics: forensic chemistry

compUter scIenceadvanced Mathematicsfor computer Scientists

computer engineering

Database Design

Design & analysis of algorithms

Object Oriented Programming

eDUcatIonadvanced child Development

advanced concepts &Methods of elementary& Middle School Math

advanced research in education Online

advanced Seminar inreflective Practice &action research

Learn More,call 978.665.3182, email [email protected] or attend our August 13th Information Session. Register online at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

eDUcatIonprogramsWhether you’re interested in professional development, becoming a teacher or a school administrator, Fitchburg State can help you achieve your goals!

Degree and certificate options include:• certificate of advanced graduate Study (cagS)• Master of arts in teaching (Mat)• Master of education (Med)• graduate Level certificates• Post-baccalaureate certificates

fitchburg State is one of only seven institutions in Massachusetts to obtain national council for accreditation of teacher education (ncate) certification. this award signifies that all of our teacher preparation programs have undergone careful review by the national associationfor the education of young children (naeyc), the association of childhood education international (acei), the national Middle School association (nMSa), the council for exceptional children (cec), and evaluation by a national team of professionals from ncate.

learn more about our education programs at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gdprograms.

neW! post Baccalaureate certificate In technology/engineering education (Initial licensure, 5-12)Do you have a bachelor’s degree? seeking a career change? fitchburg state provides a pathway for you to teach technology/engineering education!the new post-baccalaureate certificate in technology/engineering education provides courses for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree, regardless of major, to obtain initial licensure in that field. comprised of technical and professional courses, the program isoffered at the graduate or undergraduate level, and courses are offered at times convenientfor teachers. the number of courses required to complete the program is contingent upon each student’s previous industrial experience and formal degree work.

Learn more about this program at www.fitchburgstate.edu/techcertificate

fitchburg State univerSity www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce | 978.665.3182

graDUate fallclasses(continued)

eDUcatIon (continued)

collaborating with & involving Parents in early childhood Settings

Dynamic Perspectives in education Hybrid

educational issues in child Development

family involvement in early childhood Settings

Language arts & Literacy at the Middle School

Middle School instructional Strategies & Practices

Qualitative reading assessment & analysis

reading & Writing in the content areas

research in education Online

reflective Seminar & action research

Strategies for creating an effective Learning environment

eDUcatIonal leaDersHIp & managementcases & concepts in education Online

community relations Hybrid

curriculum Leadership& evaluation Hybrid


Law for the educator

the Principal: Organization & administration of the elementary, Middle, &Secondary School Online

topics: issues in Schoolevaluations Hybrid

englIsHadvanced Special Methods in english

curriculum Design &Development

graduate Study & research in english

american historical fiction: Practice & theory

topics: Women in World cinema

Special education at fitchburg State university — creating teachers for aLL Students.

Our programs work for yOu!

Learn More,call 978.665.3182, email [email protected] attend our August 13th Information Session. Registeronline at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

specIaleDUcatIon programsfitchburg State university offers the following Special education programs for people seeking licensure status, or who want to enhance their skills for working with individualswith disabilities:

master of education in special education Degrees• guided Studies (non-Licensure/Professional Licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities)

• reading Specialist (initial Licensure and non-Licensure)

• teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (initial Licensure)

• teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (initial Licensure)

graduate certificate programs• behavior analyst

• reading Specialist (initial Licensure)

earn a certificate as a board certified behavioral analyst while seeking a master’s degree in special education. three of the five required courses for the certificate may be completed with any of our masters in special education programs.

Learn more about this program atwww.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/sped

“This program has given me the knowledge andconfidence to manage many different situationsthat may arise in a special education classroom.This degree along with my experience has helpedme obtain the job of my dreams. I found the professors to be experts in the field and a wealthof information. The staff involved in the programare able to offer experience based knowledge andguidance at each and every step along the way.”

–brian WhalenM.ed. in Special education – Moderate Disabilities


onlInern to Bsn

Take your nursing career to the next level

with an online RN to BSN from Fitchburg State

Whether you seek to advance in your current position, prepare for a new role in your organization, or continue your education in graduate school, the fitchburg Stateonline rn to bSn program can help you achieve your goals. We’re committed to providing you with the best possible education and preparing you for the demands of professional nursing.

• Designed for both associate degree and diploma rns

• Learn online without compromising quality for convenience

• Limited enrollment provides individual attention, and enhanced peer and faculty interaction

• Prepare to become a clinical nursing instructor, nurse Manager, or Staff nurse

• clinical placements are arranged in collaboration with students to match their interests and location

• 24/7 support and online help desk

this program is accredited by the commission on collegiate nursing education and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis.

To learn more call 978.665.3182 or visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/rntobsn



HIstorY (continued)

advanced Special Methods in teaching history

curriculum Design & Development

historiography

topics: food, culture & history

InterDIscIplInarYstUDIescritical inquiry ininterdisciplinary Studies Online

managementaccounting informationSystems Online MBA

accounting Practices for Managers Online MBA

advanced financial accounting issues

corporate finance

the human resource function & the Manager

Legal issues in human resources Management Online

Management information Systems

Management theory &Process Online

Managing the non-Profit Organization

Marketing communications

marketing management OnlineCore requirement for the Online MBA.

Organizational behavior& Development

Organizational behavior& Development Online MBA

Quality Managementtheory

topics: real estate in the21st century Online MBA

mUsIc intermediate choral conducting

Musical arranging

nUrsIngcontinuation of the research Project Online

forensic nursing: caring for victims Online

forensic Science & technology Online

nursing with DiversePopulations Online

research Project Online

occUpatIonal eDUcatIonaddressing the needsof Students with Disabilities in vocational technical education Online

Managing Student behavior in a healthy &Safe environment Online

psYcHologY childhood trauma & its impact on School based Services

counseling theoriesPhase 1 course for the Masterof Science in Counseling

family & Systems: Models & interventions

group DynamicsPhase 1 course for the Masterof Science in Counseling

Occupational information & career counseling

Principles of guidance &counseling

Professional Practice,Standards, & ethics:Mental health & familycounseling

Psychology of Learning:theory & applications

lpn to BacHelor of scIence In nUrsIngBrIDge programenroll in our new LPn to bS in nursing bridge Program today. the program is designed to prepare the Licensed Practical nurse (LPn) to be a professional registered nurse with a bachelor of Science in nursing degree to meet societal health care needs in a variety of settings. Legal, ethical and professional standards guide the student in the art and science of nursing. the graduate is prepared to respect diversity and social responsibility, and the program encourages a commitment to excellence in the practice of holistic nursing. throughcourse work and clinical experiences, you’ll be prepared to:

• Synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences and nursing as a foundation for safe client-centered care.

• incorporate basic organizational and systems leadership to provide quality care and patient safety.

• integrate evidence-based nursing practice including current research and critical thinking in the management of client care.

• analyze information using information technology to improve patient outcomes.

• examine the impact of health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments on nursing practice.

• integrate principles of effective communication in professional practice.

• Synthesize knowledge of health promotion and disease/injury prevention in designing population focused care.

• integrate professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct into nursing practice.

you’re already an outstanding nurse in your field, but are you ready for more?

transition to the role of a registered nurse at fitchburg State!

Learn More atwww.fitchburgstate.edu/lpntobsn

For questions about the program attend our August 13th Information Session or contact:Carol S. Kronopolus, MS, RNLPN to BS in Nursing CoordinatorOffice: 978.665.3108Cell: 978.340.1265

Register for Information Session atwww.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

“The LPN to BSN program at Fitchburg State University will be opening doors for so many LPN’s in the future. As one of the first 15 students I am honored and excited to be continuing my journey in nursing and to see what opportunities lie ahead. It was designed to give each candidate the finest and most up-to-date research-based instruction and toincorporate basic organizational and systems leadership to provide qualitycare and patient safety. It truly hasopened doors for me.”

–Sara Dunnebie, current Student, LPn to bSn program



psYcHologY (continued)

Psychological testing & assessment: theory & Practice

research & Program evaluation

topics: Mental health Outreach & Prevention

reaDIng specIalIstcontent area reading &Writing: fostering Literacy in MiddleSchool & high School

assessment of Writing skills & Writing Disabilities Hybrid

psychology of reading,reading Development &Disabilities Hybrid

research in reading education Online

Understanding the structure of the englishlanguage OnlineRequired courses for M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist

scIence eDUcatIon

advanced methods inteaching scienceRequired course for M.Ed. in Science Education (Professional Licensure)

Science, ethics, & technology

seconDarY eDUcatIoncurriculum Design & Development

introduction to Strategies for effectiveteaching in the academicDiscipline Hybrid

research in the Secondary educationclassroom Hybrid

specIal eDUcatIon action research for Special education

advanced identification& remediation of reading/ Languagebased Learning Disabilities Hybrid

assessment, curriculum, Strategiesfor Math (focus onPreK-8) Hybrid

onlIne learnIngfitchburg state University is a leader in online learning.

• easy to use technology with 24/7 technical support• full access to our Online Student resources center• access to your own virtual academic advisor• Online course demo at www.fitchburgstate.edu/demo

Take a course or complete an entire degree program online!www.fitchburgstate.edu/distance


online Degree and certificate programs• Mba — human resources Management concentration• Mba — Management concentration• MS in forensic nursing• rn to bSn• bS in business administration — Management concentration• forensic nursing certificate• Web Development certificate• business certificate

“Fitchburg State University’s online program has given me the access to complete a master’s degree in businesswhile continuing to work full time. The quality of courses and professors do not disappoint! The classes are challenging and the professors are always willing to help facilitate students’ understanding. To top it off, theoption of completing the program at an accelerated rate allowed me to finish my MBA in only 17 months! ”–Kristine caveney, Mba, 2013


specIal eDUcatIon(continued)

assessment, curriculum, Strategiesfor Math (focus on 5-12) Hybrid

assessment Strategiesfor Students withDisabilities

the assessment of Writing Skills & Writing Disabilities Hybrid

behavior analysis & Support for Students with Severe Disabilities

consultation & collaboration StrategiesHybrid

curriculum Strategies in reading & Language arts Hybrid

Differentiating content instruction in inclusiveclassrooms Hybrid


fundamentals in applied behavior analysis

language Development,Differences & Disorders OnlineFoundation course for Special Education programs

Positive behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities

Program Developmentacross the Life Span

Psychology of reading,reading Development& Disabilities Online

reading & Writing: Methods for SecondaryStudents with Moderate DisabilitiesHybrid

research in Special education Online

research application &Seminar

Special education & the Law

Understanding Disabilities & DiversityOnlineFoundation course for Master of Education in Special Education in Moderateand Severe Disabilities

understanding the Structure of the englishLanguage Online

tecHnologY eDUcatIon

advanced methods of teaching at the secondary level OnlineGraduate pedagogy course forM.Ed. in Technology Education

Manufacturing in technology education

Methods of teaching technology/engineering education

for updates to ourcourse listing, visit fitchburgstate.edu/courses

onlIne BacHelor of scIence In BUsIness

aDmInIstratIonFor more information,

visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/onlinebsad

onlInemBa

Quality, affordable graduate education – ONLINE

To learn more, call 978.665.3182 or visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/mba

or attend our August 13th Information Session. Register online at

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

earn a respected, affordable mBa online — In JUst 17 montHs!• focused one-course-at-a-time format

• choose from specialized concentrations in human resources or management

• Limited enrollment provides individual attention, and enhanced peer and faculty interaction

• 24/7 tech support and online help desk

earn an accredited mBa with a schedule that suits your lifestyle —and a cost that fits your budget.the fitchburg State university Online Mba is a 10-course program with concentrationsin management and human resources. Study with a cohort of your peers from aroundthe area, around the country and around the globe. cohorts are kept small — 20-25 students per class—to provide maximum interaction with both peers and faculty.

you’ll access course material at your convenience, wherever and whenever you have an internet connection. Our online course demo (www.fitchburgstate.edu/demo) will give you confidence in your ability to use the blackboard system before your coursework begins. applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.

Apply today and start your coursework this fall.


earn an undergraduate certificate or degree in business completely online, at your convenience through fitchburg State. While you can complete your certificate or degree program in management completely online, you have the ability to include face-to-face and hybrid classes, too. Online programs at fitchburg State offer a high degree of interactivity in courses. and since fitchburg State also offers an online Mba,you can make a smooth transition to completing a graduate degree.

With our online degree you won’t compromise quality for convenience and you’ll spend less money to earn your degree—a wise business decision! fitchburg State university has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the international assembly for collegiate business education (iacbe), which has beenrecognized by the council of higher education accreditation (chea).

“Fitchburg State University’s Online Certificate in Business program allows flexibility with disciplined commitment and time management. The skills I have gained can be put into practice immediately, whether at the office, at home or in the community. I strongly recommend it as a way of gaining new skills or solidifying current ones.”

–anna farnsworth

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8tH annUalDIstIngUIsHeDspeaker serIesTransforming School Cultureanthony s. muhammad, ph.D.as a practitioner for nearly twenty years, Dr. Muhammad has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. Dr. Muhammad’stenure has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a principal. his most notable accomplishment came as principal at Levey Middle School in Southfield, Michigan, a national School of excellence, where student proficiency on state assessments more than doubled in five years and he was named the Michigan Middle School Principal of the year in 2005.

UnDerstanD — how school cultures operate

DesIgn — strategies for transforming toxic school cultures into healthy ones

create — positive atmospheres so all students can learn

maXImIZe — organizational effectiveness

learn — how to improve relationships and do more than “just make it through the day”

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/speaker

reviews for Dr. anthony muhammad

“I thoroughly enjoyed listening toyour presentation. Excellent insightswere gained on the power of a collaborative culture. Thanks again for sharing your work!”

“Thank you for being an innovator in the field. Your words/wisdom hasaffected millions.”

“Thank you for motivating me eachtime I hear you speak. You are a truegift to education. Thank you.”


Want to find out more about our Counseling programs?attend the information Sessionon august 13th and have all ofyour questions answered bythe graduate program chair of our counseling programs.

Register today at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession.

master of scIence IncoUnselIngschool guidance counseling prek–8 and/or 5–12 (Initial licensure)Are you interested in becoming a school guidance counselor?fitchburg State’s Master of Science in counseling – School guidance counseling program is designed to prepare highly skilled professional school guidance counselors to work with all students and the entire school community including culturally diverse populations and students with serious emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders.

Our ncate accredited program prepares graduates with the credentials to apply for initial licensure as an elementary school (PreK-8) and/or secondary school (5-12) guidance counselor.Students also have the opportunity to seek dual licensure (PreK-12) with additional coursework.

our program offers a schedule convenient for you: • Students may begin studies in spring, summer, or fall.

• coursework is offered late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.

• the program allows up to 6 years to complete degree requirements.

school guidance counselor coursework prepares students to:• create comprehensive and developmental school guidance counseling programs

• Provide services that support all students with their academic, personal/social, and career development

• Provide diagnosis and consultation as integral members of school teams that promote academic achievement, strive to close achievement gaps, and help their students to graduate career and college ready

Learn more about this program and our Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gdprograms

mental Health counselingBecome qualified for individual, family, child and group mental health counselingMental health counseling involves the application of the principles of psychotherapy, humandevelopment, learning theory, group dynamics, psychopathology, and intervention/treatmentplanning. this three-year program prepares professionals for counseling positions in a widevariety of settings such as community mental health centers and residential treatment facilities. the applications are relevant to individuals, couples, children, families and groups for the purposes of treating psychopathology and promoting optimal mental health.

the Master of Science in Mental health counseling degree offers rolling admissions, allowing students tobegin studies in spring, summer, or fall. a minimum of 60 semester hours is required including 12 semester hours of internship. the program may be completed in as little as three years:

• two complete years (including fall, spring, summer semesters) of academic studies

• One year to complete a 600 hour mandated internship. internship hours begin in the fall semester and end at the conclusion of the university’s spring semester in May (approximately 42 weeks)

Program graduates have the opportunity to apply for licensure in mental health counseling (LMHC).

“Fitchburg State University delivered avigorous graduate counseling program. It included the theoretical and practicalapplication of current curriculum practices, as well as future trends in the growing field of school guidancecounseling. Dynamic professors ensuredthat every competency required forschool counselor licensure was mastered.I am grateful to the University instructors,field site supervising practitioners and my peers for providing me with a solidfoundation on which to build and sustainan effective school counselor practice,one rooted in ‘care, knowledge, ethics,skill and reflective leadership.’ ”–Joan glasheen D’Onofrio, 2012


programscertIfIcate of aDVanceD graDUate stUDY (cags)educational Leadership & Management

non-LicensureSchool Principal (Initial Licensure)Supervisor/Director (Initial Licensure)technology Leader (Non-Licensure)

interdisciplinary Studiesapplied communicationcoordinated Management of Meaningcounseling/Psychology concentrationindividualized concentrationreading Specialist (Initial Licensure)

master’s Degreesmaster of artsbiologyenglish

gender Studies concentrationhistorymaster of arts in teachingbiology (Initial/Professional Licensure)english (Non-Licensure/

Professional Licensure)history (Initial/Professional Licensure

and Non-Licensure)master of Business administrationaccountinghuman resource Management*Management*master of educationarts education (Non-Licensure)curriculum and teaching (Non-Licensure)early childhood education

(Initial/Professional Licensure)educational Leadership and Management

non-LicensureSchool Principal (Initial Licensure)Supervisor/Director (Initial Licensure)technology Leader (Non-Licensure)

elementary education (Initial/ Professional Licensure)

Middle School education (Initial/ Professional Licensure)

Occupational education (Non-Licensure)Science education (Non-Teaching/

Professional Licensure)Secondary education (Non-Licensure)

Special educationguided Studies (Non-Licensure/

Professional Licensure in Moderate or Severe Disabilities)

reading Specialist (Initial Licensure/Non-Licensure)

teacher of Students with ModerateDisabilities (Initial Licensure)

teacher of Students withSevere Disabilities (Initial Licensure)

technology education (Professional Licensure)

master of scienceapplied communication

applied communication Studieshealth communicationtechnical and Professional Writing

computer Sciencecounseling

Mental health counselingSchool guidance counseling

(Initial Licensure)nursing (forensic)**

graDUate certIfIcate programsapplied communication Studiesbehavior analystcivic engagementeducational technologyfine arts Directorforensic nursing**health care Managementnot-for-Profit Managementreading Specialist (Initial Licensure)

post-BaccalaUreatecertIfIcatesbiology (Initial Licensure, 8–12)english (Initial Licensure, 8–12)history (Initial Licensure, 8–12)Math (Initial Licensure, 8–12)technology/engineering education

(Initial Licensure, 5–12)

BacHelor’s Degreesbusiness administration

accountingfinanceManagement*Marketing

criminal Justiceinterdisciplinary Studies

BacHelor’s Degrees (Continued)LPn to bS in nursing bridge ProgramOccupational/vocational educationrn to bSn**undeclared/Premajor

UnDergraDUate certIfIcate programsbusiness*Plastics technology (offered at NYPRO,

Inc. in Clinton)*Web Development**

approVal programvocational technical teacher approval

*Program is ALSO offered online**Program is ONLY offered online

calenDarfall semester:


July 8 Online registration begins

July 16 Mail-in/Phone-in/Walk-in registration begins

august 13 graduate and continuing education information Session, thompson hall,fitchburg State university, 5–6:30 p.m. Learn more and register at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

august 23 Late registration begins. $25.00 late charge will be added for students registering as of this date.

september 5 first day of classes

september 10 registration deadline for online courses

october 14 columbus Day, no classes

november 11 veteran’s Day , no classes

november 22 final day to withdraw from classes

november 26 thanksgiving recess begins at 4:30 p.m.; no evening classes

november 26-30 thanksgiving recess

December 18 final day of classes

December 20 Winter commencement, 6:30 p.m.

For information about how to register for courses, visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/reg

CALENDAR SUBJECT TO CHANGE


advising &admissionsmarylyn gainan –coordinator of graduate & continuing education advising and support servicesPhone: 978.665.3660Email: [email protected]

tara manzello – assistant Director of admissionsPhone: 978.665.3020Email: [email protected]

Veterans:for veteran benefits, please visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/veterans.

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