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Congratulations to Paul A. Thibodeau, Class of 2020 Graduate Student Leadership Award Winner!

Thibodeau has faced many challenges in his life but still considers his a blessed existence. After years of drug and alcohol addiction, Thibodeau got sober 25 years ago and is now committed to helping others overcome their own challenges.

Now accepting applications for fall 2020 admissions! 

Students now have the option to pursue the M.S. in Computer Science fully online or in person on campus.

The job outlook for data scientists for 2018-2028 is 16% growth.  This projected job growth is much faster than average.*

Most jobs for computer scientists require a master’s degree in computer science or a related field. Maximize your options for employment as a computer scientist -- learn more about our Master of Science in Computer Science at our Virtual Open House Tuesday, June 9 at 5 pm. Register today! 

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's special education programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Students" series, we introduce Molly Bicchieri and thank her for sharing this post about her experience in the special education program.

Describe your overall experience in our Special Education program.

I just finished my master’s in December. My experience with the program overall was just amazing. The professors were SO GOOD and Dr. Howard and Dr. Murray supported me the entire way. I could call them whenever, even though I was studying online, and that was key for me. I didn’t feel like just another student, I felt like I mattered. I am Fitchburg State through and through.

What do you plan to do with your degree?
I work right now at a substantially separate preschool. My hope is that my master’s will allow me to become a BCBA. I work with students who have a lot of challenges, and the new behavioral program at Fitchburg State will allow me to sit for the boards. This program really set me up for success in my current job.

Fitchburg State's graduate program in history is offered 100% online. The program has been offering some online and hybrid courses over the past few years and students have made it clear that they want the flexibility that online courses provide. While the general method of course delivery has changed, much of what has attracted students to our program for decades remains the same.

Nationalism has emerged as one of the most powerful forms of identity and ideology in modern world history, but historians and social scientists continue to debate its origins, history, and very definition. 

This class combines historical case studies with an overview of key theories of nationalism to explore one of the most-contested topics in modern history. We will address key questions: What is nationalism? How did it emerge? How has it influenced history? 

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's Education programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. Lyndsey Benharris, Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Early Education and Care and Graduate Chair of the Master's in Early Childhood Education .

I received my bachelor’s degree from Salve Regina University in 2003, in early childhood education and philosophy with a minor in special education. I attended Lesley University and received my master’s degree in special education in 2009. I completed my doctoral degree in February of 2017. I currently hold licenses and Early Education and Care certifications in the areas of early childhood and special education (mild to moderate, prek-8).

Have you ever shopped for an apartment or house? It can be an overwhelming process, attending open houses, setting a budget, applying for a mortgage.

Finding a graduate program can be a similar process since there are a lot of great programs out there. Here are 8 steps to get you started:

• Take notes after each phone call or campus visit to keep your mind fresh. What did you like, what didn’t you like about each school or program?

• Make a chart or excel spreadsheet with the information about each school, this can help you compare programs that have different requirements.

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's nursing programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Students" series, we introduce Christine Foote-Lucero.  If you're interested in our M.S. in Nursing (Forensic) program sign up for our September 25 webinar to learn more. 

2019 graduate student leadership award recipient and spring 2019 graduate Christine Foote-Lucero has been a licensed registered nurse for 17 years and a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) for the past decade at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) in Aurora, Colorado. Her work puts her in direct contact with patients who have endured great trauma in the form of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking.