Summer 2013 Fitchburg State University GCE Mini-bulletin

It’s tIme to regIster for summer classes!Summer Session i: May 28 – June 28, 2013Summer Session ii: July 8 – august 9, 2013

Graduate and ContinuinG eduCation

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce

graDuate aND coNtINuINg eDucatIoN

INformatIoNsessIoN

When: april 18, 2013 time: 5-6:30 p.m.Where: thompson hall

Fitchburg State universityregister: www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

Fitchburg 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 informationSession to visit the campus and take the first step to attaining your educational goals.

summer session I: may 28 – June 28, 2013

summer session II: July 8 – august 9, 2013

For a complete course listingincluding schedules and course descriptions, visitwww.fitchburgstate.edu/

courses

summerclasses

Special information sessions will be held at 5 p.m. for thenew LPn to BS in nursing Bridge program, the onLine MBa,and graduate Special education, education (early Childhood,elementary, Middle School) and Counseling programs.

drop in anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. to meet with ourdirector of distance education to learn more about our 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 studentswho attend the april 18th GCe information Session, have notyet applied for admission, and are not currently enrolled in anycourses, will be eligible for a waiver of the $25 application foradmission fee. the fee waiver is for a Summer (for graduatestudents) or Fall 2013 application. your application must be received by May 10, 2013 to be eligible for the waiver.

www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce | 978.665.3182

We look forward to receiving your application for admission!

FitChBurG State univerSity

Principles of Management Onlinesummer IIConsumer Behavior OnlineFundamentals of Marketingintroduction to Managerial accountingSocial & Political environmentof Business Online

chemIstrysummer IGeneral Chemistry isummer IIChemistry for health SciencesGeneral Chemistry ii

commuNIcatIoNssummer Ihistory of Film ihuman Communication Onlineinteractive Media i

introduction to Graphic designPublic relations Onlinetypographysummer IItopics: image, Motion & SoundWriting for Business & technology Online

computer scIeNce summer Iadvanced topics in Web development OnlineComputer applications OnlineComputer Science Basics Onlinesummer II

Basics of Web Design OnlineRegister for this course to beginthe Online Web DevelopmentCertificate.

discrete Mathematics Online

crImINal JustIce summer ICorrectional Law OnlineCriminal Justice research Methods Onlineinnovative Practices in Policing Onlinesummer IIColloquium Onlineorganized Crime & youth Gangs Online

ecoNomIcssummer IPrinciples of economics-Microeconomics Onlinesummer IIMoney & Banking OnlinePrinciples of economics-Macroeconomics Online

uNDergraDuatesummer classesartsummer Iamerican art ii OnlineContemporary art Onlinenineteenth Century art OnlineWater Based Mediasummer IIart appreciation Onlinedrawing

BIology summer Ianatomy & Physiology iGeneral Biology iFlora of new englandintroduction to Life Science i Onlinenutrition Online

summer II

summer II lab courses willbe held in our new stateof the art science center.

anatomy & Physiology iiGeneral Biology iiintroduction to Life Science iinutrition Onlinetopics: Marine Biology

BusINess aDmINIstratIoNsummer IBasic Finance OnlineBusiness Policy & Strategy Onlineintroduction to Computer information Systems Onlineintroduction to Financial reporting

Learn More,call 978.665.3182, email [email protected] or attend our April 18th Information Session. Register online at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession

eDucatIoNprogramsWhether you’re interested in professional development, or becoming a teacher or a school administrator, Fitchburg State can help you to fulfill 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

uNDergraDuatesummer classes (continued)

eNglIshsummer Iamerican Literature ii: Civil War to Present OnlineLiterature for young adults Onlinethe Short Story OnlineWriting i Onlinesummer II

British literature I: Beowulf to milton OnlineApplies to the English Studies Minor

Children’s Literature OnlineWomen & Literature OnlineWriting ii Online

exercIse & sports scIeNcesummer Iexercise, nutrition & heart disease Online

exercise Physiology iexercise testing & PrescriptionFunctional anatomy Onlinehealth & Fitness Onlinesummer IIBiomechanicsexercise Physiology iihealth & Fitness Onlinenutrition in exercise & Sport OnlineScientific Foundations of Strength training & Conditioning

game DesIgNsummer IIelements of Game design

geographysummer Iearth, Sea & air Hybrid

hIstorysummer IGenocide in World historynazi Germany Onlineunited States history ii OnlineWorld Civilizations i Online

summer IISilk road history & Culturetechnology & american Society1790-present Onlineunited States history i OnlineWorld Civilizations ii Online

humaN servIcessummer IIinterviewing techniques

INterDIscIplINarystuDIessummer IGlobal issues Onlinedilemmas of Peace & War Onlinesummer IIGlobal issues Online

ItalIaN summer IIitalian for Beginners ii Online

lIfe loNg learNINg(NoN-creDIt)summer ICommunity orchestra (Runs all summer)

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

NeW scIeNce ceNterOpening Late Summer 2013the $57 million Science Center will be up and running in late summer. the 55,000-square-foot addition to the current Condike Science Building will be a transforming feature of the Fitchburg State campus. Bright, sunlit atriums will look out over the mainquadrangle. the structure itself will become a physical bookend of the main campus, helping to define the boundaries of the university’s core academic space.

the modernized facility will also be another step in the university’s pursuit of energy sustainability, designed and built to the highest possible standards. Within the additionthere will be shared science components that encourage collaboration among the disciplines explored within its walls. there will also be laboratories, student and faculty research space, vivarium and greenhouse space, and lecture hall space dedicated to biology, chemistry, physics and geo-physical sciences.


uNDergraDuatesummer classes (continued)

mathematIcssummer I

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

Basic Mathematics iiCalculus iCalculus for Business OnlinePrecalculus OnlinePrecalculussummer IIapplied Statistics OnlineBasic Mathematics ii OnlineBusiness Statistics Onlineintroduction to Functions Online

musIcsummer IBach to Beethoven OnlineFrom Woodstock to the iPod Onlinehistory of Jazz Online

summer IICommonwealth of the arts OnlineCommonwealth of the ancient arts Onlineintroduction to Music technologyromanticism to rock Online

NursINgsummer Iend of Life Care Onlinenursing in a Global Community Online

summer IInursing research Online

occupatIoNal eDucatIoNsummer Iteaching Methods for vocationaltechnical education - using research-Based Practices to develop effective instructional Strategiestopics: Brain Based teaching applications

summer IIFundamentals of vocationaltechnical education

phIlosophysummer Iintroduction to Western Philosophy OnlineLogic OnlinePhilosophy of human naturetopics: Bioethics Onlinesummer IIethical issues in Business Online

introduction to Western Philosophy OnlineLogicPhilosophy of human nature Online

physIcal scIeNcesummer IGeneral Physics isummer IIGeneral Physics ii

polItIcal scIeNcesummer Iintroduction to Political Science Onlinesummer IIunited States Government Online

psychologysummer Iadolescent PsychologyGeneral Psychologyintroduction to research Methods Online

Psychology of human resources OnlinePsychology of Personality Onlinesummer IICognitive development Online

human growth and DevelopmentPrerequisite course for MS inCounseling and requirement for Nursing majors.

Motivation OnlinePsychology of Learning Online

socIologysummer ICriminology Onlinedrugs & alcohol Onlineintroduction to Sociology OnlineSocial Problems Onlinesummer IIintroduction to Sociology

Juvenile delinquency OnlineSocial Stratification Online

speechsummer Iintroduction to Speech Communication Onlinesummer IIintroduction to Speech Communication

specIal eDucatIoNsummer ISecondary Programs for adolescents (14-22) with disabilities (Runs all summer)

summer IItopics: introduction to Sign Language

theatersummer Ihistory of the theater i

summer session I: may 28 – June 28, 2013

summer session II: July 8 – august 9, 2013

For a complete course listingincluding schedules and course descriptions, visitwww.fitchburgstate.edu/

courses

summerclasses

Special education at Fitchburg State university — Creating teachers for aLL Students.

our programs work for you!

Learn Moreabout our Special Education programs at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/sped.

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 individuals with 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.

To learn more, attend an Information Session on April 18, or contact us today at 978.665.3182 — or [email protected].

Register for the Information Session at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession.

“This program has given me the knowledge and confidence to managemany different situations that may arise in a special education classroom. This degree along with my experience hashelped me obtain the job of my dreams.I found the professors to be experts in the field and a wealth of information. The staff involved in the program are able to offer experience based knowledgeand guidance at each and every step along the way.”

–Brian WhalenM.ed. in Special education – Moderate disabilities


graDuate summer classesapplIeD commuNIcatIoNsummer IPersuasion in Context: Communications for Marketing, advertising & Public relations Onlinesummer IILegal & ethical issues in Communication Hybrid

artsummer IBook Making as art & Craft

creatIve artssummer ICreative teaching Hybridtopics: art for the non-artisttopics: digital Storytelling

BIologysummer ICurriculum & technologySummer Field Botany

summer II

marine BiologyStudy marine biology in the classroom, state of the art laboratory, and at the ocean’sedge this summer.

computer scIeNcesummer Iadvanced Java Online (Runs all summer)

earth scIeNcesummer ICurriculum & technology

eDucatIoNsummer Iadvanced Methods of integrating Science, Math, & Social Studies in early Childhood Settingsadvanced research in education Onlinedesigning differentiated instruction in the Content area Online

avid media composer user certification WorkshopJuly 8-12, 2013this summer Fitchburg State presents an intensive, one-week institute for producers, editors, assistant editors, and multimedia producers. this program includes two courses,Media Composer editing essentials and Media Composer effects essentials, and preparesstudents to take the Media Composer user Certification exam (exam, books and materials included in tuition). on-campus housing is available. Seating is limited.

Learn more at www.fitchburgstate.edu/avidSponsored by the Center for Professional Studies and Fitchburg State University, an Avid Learning Partner.

oNlINe Bachelor of scIeNce IN BusINess

aDmINIstratIoNFor more information,

visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/onlinebsad

earn an undergraduate certificate or degree in business completely online, at your convenience through Fitchburg State. While you can complete your certificate or degreeprogram 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 lessmoney to earn your degree—a wise business decision! Fitchburg State university has receivedspecialized accreditation for its business programs through the international assembly for Collegiate Business education (iaCBe), which has been recognized by the Council of higher education accreditation (Chea).

“Fitchburg State University’s Online Certificate in Business program allows flexibility with disciplined commitmentand 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


graDuate summer classes (continued)

eDucatIoN (continued)dynamic Perspectives in education Hybrid

education foundations:theory & practiceFoundation Course for the M.Ed. in Early Childhood, Elementary or Middle School Education (Initial Licensure)

research in education Onlinetopics: Mathematics, ConceptualContent: theory & Methodologytopics: using Bloom’s taxonomy to enhance teaching& Learning in the elementarySchool Classroomsusing technology to enhanceStudent achievement Online

summer IIeducational issues in early adolescent developmentLanguage arts & Literacy inearly Childhood educationLanguage arts & Literacy in elementary educationSeminar in early adolescent issuestopics: developing interdisciplinary MathLearning Centers

eDucatIoNal leaDershIp& maNagemeNtsummer ICollegial Supervision Hybriddynamics of Planned Change Hybriddynamic Perspectives in education Hybridtopics: designing differentiated instruction in the Content areas Online

topics: using technology to enhance student achievement onlineHOT TOPIC!

eNglIshsummer Itopics: american Satire in Print & visual Culturesummer IICreating Literacy experience:Building reading & Writing in the Content areasLiterature for young adultsLiterature in the Classroomtopics: resisting the Page:Media Conscious Literature

hIstorysummer ICurriculum & technologyGenocide in World historysummer IItopics: the Silk roads in World history

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 programattend our April 18th InformationSession 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 to incorpo-rate basic organizational and systems leadership to provide quality care and patient safety. It truly has opened doors for me, given me everything I need andmore to support me in my journey of nursing, specifically obtaining my BSN after already holding an LPN license.”–Sara dunnebie, Current Student, LPn to BSn program



maNagemeNtsummer IManagement theory & Process OnlineProduction & operations Management

strategic management Online MBACore requirement for the Online MBA.

the human resource Function& the Managersummer IIaccounting Practices for Managers Onlineeconomic theory & Managerial decision MakingLegal issues in human resources Managementthe human resource Function& the Manager Online MBA

musIcsummer II

topics: Introduction to music technologyMusic teachers, musicians, composers and editors — useour tools! Work with Sibelius, Pro Tools, REASON and Logic tocreate, record, and edit music.

NursINgsummer Iadvanced Clinical Concepts Online

Introduction to forensic Nursing OnlineFoundation Course for the Online Master of Science in Nursing (Forensic)

occupatIoNal eDucatIoNsummer Iteaching Methods for vocational technical education—using research-Based Practices to develop effective instructional Strategies

summer IIhistory & Philosophy of occupational education

psychologysummer IGroup Work & Leadership inSchool Counselingissues in development: Counseling Children & adolescentsLife Span developmentPsychopathology ii: treatmentPlanning & outcomeSocial & Cultural Foundations:issues in Counselingsummer IIalcohol abuse & other addictions

counseling theoriesEnroll in Counseling Theoriesand/or Group Dynamics, Phase 1courses for the Master of Science in Counseling

Group dynamicsGroup Work & Leadership inMental health Counseling

ceNter for professIoNal

stuDIessummer INstItutes

aND leaDershIpsummIt

For registration details visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/cps

or email [email protected].

28th aNNual fINe arts DIrector summer INstItuteJuly 15 – 26, 2013Founded 28 years ago, the Fine arts director institute has trained hundreds of arts educators andartists throughout new england each summer. Student learning is facilitated by experienced finearts instructors in a unique, personalized small class setting. Participants explore the creativeprocess in arts education, community and interdepartmental relations, diversity, budgeting, theneeds of exceptional learners, instruction and assessment.

aDvaNceD placemeNt* summer INstItuteJuly 8 – 12 and July 15 – 19, 2013the aP institutes are designed to support all aspects of aP courses, including aP methodology, curriculum, class assignments and examinations, and teaching strategies. *College Board, AP, Advanced Placement Program and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

3rD aNNual Next geNeratIoN leaDershIp summIt for polIce professIoNalsJune 2 – 7, 2013in times of change, institutions are filled with uncertainty. Leaders need the skills to work with employees to embrace change and to organize, innovate, and strengthen their organization. thisinstitute helps public safety professionals to lead effectively, manage workplace issues, deal withconflict, and communicate to build trust and understanding.


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]

additional evening advisorsContact the registrar’s office to schedule an appointment. Phone: 978.665.4196

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


reaDINg specIalIstsummer Iexplicitly teaching Comprehension Skills in the Classroomtopics: Literacy & deafness

secoNDary eDucatIoNsummer ICurriculum &technology

specIal eDucatIoNsummer Iadvanced Strategies for teaching School-age Childrenwith emotional & Behavioral Problems Online

specIal eDucatIoNConsultation & CollaborationStrategies Hybrid

dynamic Perspectives in education Hybrid

explicitly teaching Comprehension Skills in the Classroom

foundations of education HybridFoundation Course for Special Education Programs

integrating Behavior, Communications & SensoryStrategies to Meet the needsof those with disabilities

research in Special education Online

the high School environment:Challenges in educating Students with disabilities (Runs all summer)topics: Literacy & deafnessunderstanding disabilities & diversity Onlinesummer IICurrent issues in Special education Onlineethical issues & Collaboration

Inclusion of students with Disabilities in regular educationRecommended for general educators.

language Development, Differences & Disorders OnlineFoundation Course for Special Education Programs

Sign Language & deafnesstechnology for Students with Moderate Severe disabilities OnlineWorking with Children withautism Spectrum disorders inthe inclusive Classroom Online

techNology eDucatIoNsummer ICurriculum design development in technology/engineering education summer IIConstruction in technology educationtopics: advanced Woodworking technologytransportation in technology education

oNlINerN to BsNTake 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 State online 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

oNlINemBa

Quality, affordable graduate education – ONLINE

To learn more, call 978.665.3182 or visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/mba or attend our April 18th 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 concentrations in management and human resources. Study with a cohort of your peers from around the 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 internetconnection. our online course demo will give you confidence in your ability to use the Blackboardsystem before your coursework begins. applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.

Apply today and start your coursework this summer.

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save the Date — march 12, 2014

Join us for one of the most sought-after educational consultants in north america.

c.a.g.s. in Interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in

the coorDINateDmaNagemeNt ofmeaNINg (cmm)

• distance/online learning and on-campus workshops and seminars

• Faculty represents leading CMM researchers and theorists

• Paramount advanced degree program in CMM

• Fitchburg State houses the complete archive of the work of Barnett Pearce and vernon Cronen, founders of CMM

• you’ll receive a quality education that’s both convenient and affordable

• enroll in the entire program or take up to 4 courses!

To learn more, visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/cmm.

register for our april 18th Information sessionat www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession.

8th aNNualDIstINguIsheDspeaker serIesTransforming School Cultureanthony s. muhammad, ph.D.as a practitioner of nearly twenty years, dr. Muhammad has served as a middle school teacher,assistant principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. dr. Muhammad’s tenure asa practitioner has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a principal. his most notableaccomplishment 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 theMichigan 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”

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 april 18 and have all of yourquestions answered by thegraduate 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 trains 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

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

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 arts

Biologyenglish

Gender Studies Concentrationhistory

master 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 StudiesLPn to BS in nursing Bridge Programoccupational/vocational educationrn to BSn**undeclared/Premajor

uNDergraDuate certIfIcate programsBusiness*office administrationPlastics technology (offered at NYPRO,

Inc. in Clinton)*Web development**

approval programvocational technical teacher approval

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

oNlINelearNINgonline Degree and certificate programsFitchburg 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/demoTake a course or complete an entire degree program online!

Learn more about our online programs atwww.fitchburgstate.edu/distance

caleNDarsummer session I: may 28 – June 28, 2013summer session II: July 8 – august 9, 2013

ImportaNt coNtactsgraduate and ..........................978.665.3182continuing [email protected] site ........www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce

admissions ..............................978.665.3144office of the registrar ..........978.665.4196financial aid ............................978.665.3156student accounts ..................978.665.4126

“Fitchburg State University’s online program has given me the access to complete a master’s degree in businesswhile continuing to work full time. Thequality of courses and professors do notdisappoint! The classes are challengingand the professors are always willing tohelp facilitate students’ understanding. To top it off, the option of completing theprogram at an accelerated rate allowedme to finish my MBA in only 18 months! ”

–Kristine Caveney, MBa, 2013

april 8 online registration for summer courses begins

april 16 Mail-in/Phone-in/Walk-in registration for summer courses begins

april 18 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

may 17 Late registration for Summer Session i begins. $25.00 late charge will be added for students registering as of this date.

may 28 First day of classes for Summer Session i

June 28 Late registration for Summer Session ii begins. $25.00 late charge will be addedfor students registering as of this date.

June 28 Final day of classes for Summer Session i

July 8 First day of classes for Summer Session ii

august 9 Final day of classes for Summer Session ii

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

For registration information, visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/reg

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Summer 2013 Fitchburg State University GCE Mini-bulletin

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