Kelly Norris

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Complete the M.S. in Applied Communication Online

Posted by Kelly Norris on May 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM

If you’re interested in a career in social media marketing, or gaining necessary skills for conceptualizing, designing and executing social media campaigns and community-impact projects, then the applied communication graduate program is for you.
 
Admissions is now accepting applications to the new online Master of Science in Applied Communication, Social Media concentration program for summer 2020 admission. The new program is 100% online and designed to meet rigorous academic and career training goals in line with the employment outlook for careers requiring a master’s degree in communication and media studies, and related disciplines. Learn more at our Virtual Open House on June 9 at 5 pm.
REGISTER FOR OUR VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
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Topics: Programs, Webinars

Begin your journey in environmental public health this summer

Posted by Kelly Norris on May 11, 2020 at 9:52 AM

The Environmental Public Health (EPH) program at Fitchburg State combines the study of public health with environmental sciences. The program focuses on the health implications of interactions between humans and the environment they are exposed to, including natural hazards, air and water pollution, global environmental issues, and use and conservation of Earth's resources.

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Topics: Programs

Why Should You Attend a Transfer Tuesday?

Posted by Kelly Norris on February 4, 2020 at 8:43 AM

Navigating the college application process can be difficult, especially if you are hoping to transfer. Policies can differ from school to school and there are so many options. This is why we created  Transfer Tuesdays at Fitchburg State.

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Topics: Admissions

Check out the graduate student scholarships available

Posted by Kelly Norris on January 30, 2020 at 9:20 AM

The deadline for graduate scholarship opportunities at Fitchburg State University is quickly approaching. Apply now for these scholarships available for current graduate students.

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Our faculty: Robert Hynes, Ph.D., LMHC

Posted by Kelly Norris on January 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's counseling programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. Robert Hynes, Director of Counseling Services/Assistant Dean for Student Support Services.

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Topics: Programs, Our Faculty

Top questions from the LPN to BS in Nursing webinar

Posted by Kelly Norris on September 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM

LPNs, if you missed our webinar, no worries. We've got you covered! Here's the video of the recorded webinar and a list of all the questions asked. And if you still have questions, just click on the "Speak to an advisor" button at the end of this post and get all of your questions answered.

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Topics: Programs, Webinars

Music Teacher’s Methods Toolbox

Posted by Kelly Norris on August 8, 2019 at 10:37 AM

Are you a new or veteran music educator? Are you looking for a place to receive practical professional development that you can use right away in your classroom and as part of your music curriculum?  Are you looking for a place to share your ideas and hear other ideas you can implement in your music program? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then this new course offered through Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State is designed for you!

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Topics: Programs

Our Students: Nydia Leger '22, M.Ed. Education, 5-12

Posted by Kelly Norris on July 15, 2019 at 10:52 AM

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Nydia Leger, and I am currently in my fifth
course of the M.Ed. in Education program at Fitchburg State University. I am blessed to be supported by my loving husband and daughter on this prominent educational journey. As the new school year approaches, I will begin my first year as an English Language Arts teacher for seventh grade. I am thrilled and eager to use what I have learned in my master's program in my very own classroom!
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Topics: Programs, Our Students

Holocaust: What We Know Now

Posted by Kelly Norris on May 16, 2019 at 12:02 PM

More than half a century after the end of the Holocaust, we have learned much about the causes, organization, and terrible consequences of the genocide of European Jews, but a massive outpouring of research continues to add to and modify our knowledge of this event. 

This class focuses on the Holocaust and on making use of new findings, and integrates the latest research to provide students with the most recent knowledge to introduce current and emerging historical debates. The class will also discuss how we can apply this new information to build on past findings.

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Summer Institutes for Educators – New Housing Option at Fitchburg State

Posted by Kelly Norris on May 9, 2019 at 2:02 PM

If you are a teacher, you know how important it is to continuously update your skills and add to your knowledge base to be successful in the classroom. Taking summer courses is a great way to do this, and with our one and two-week summer institutes for teachers, it’s easier than ever. And now, for the first time, we are able to offer on-campus housing for students taking these accelerated courses, so you save the time you would have spent commuting, and can easily walk to class each day!

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