Thinking of finishing your bachelor’s degree? This comprehensive guide explores the logistics of credit transfers, the benefits of finishing what you started, and the streamlined pathways available to you — specifically, how your previous hard work can be used toward a bachelor’s degree in less time than you think.
Topics: Programs and Majors, SGOCE
As the digital landscape evolves, the "traditional" path to tech leadership has changed. Today, the highest return on investment (ROI) is found at the intersection of diverse professional experience and specialized graduate training.
Topics: Programs and Majors, SGOCE, cybersecurity
Authored by Susan Beddes
With our new Virtual Career Center, career resources are at your fingertips 24 hours a day. This site offers tailored content that allows you to search for opportunities, build experience and gain feedback on your own time. You still have access to virtual and in person appointments through the Career Services and Advising Center covering a variety of career-related topics as well. However, we encourage you to check out the online resources available to graduate students:
Topics: Career Services
Authored by Dustin Halterman
“Why are you going into teaching? Educators don’t make any money!”
Aspiring teachers hear this constantly. While the concern is valid, it is also an oversimplification. Educator wages and the financial realities of the profession are far more nuanced than the stereotypes suggest; a closer look reveals a much more complex picture.
Topics: Meet the Faculty, Education Program
Thank you to SGOCE adjunct faculty member Liz Louden for sharing her story and writing this blog.
Topics: Our Faculty, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program, SGOCE
HIGHER EDUCATION Review voted Fitchburg State University among the TOP 1O PROMISING COLLEGES IN USA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE & IT PROGRAMS - 2025
For exceptional academic expertise, capability to adapt to the evolution of educational field and transformational impact on students' career.
Computer science and IT industries are undergoing a rapid transformation, with new emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science. Higher education institutions must adapt curricula to meet industry demands while fostering practical skills through hands-on training and real-world exposure. As tuition costs increase, it becomes more difficult to obtain a high-quality education. Industry-academia relationships are also important in matching programs with market needs and improving the employability of graduates. The need for easily accessible programs that prepare students to compete in the job market and supported by the fact that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15 percent growth in the Computer and IT jobs market between 2021 and 2031.
Fitchburg State University is addressing these challenges by providing industry-aligned computer science and IT education. Founded in 1894 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the university has evolved from a teacher-training school to a full-fledged public university with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 students. The department hosts the Computer Science program of the school, which dates back to the 1970s and contains Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems, both accredited by the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission, as well as a Master of Science in Computer Science offered both on campus and online with tracks in Data Science and Cybersecurity.
Topics: Programs, International Education, Programs and Majors, Information Technology
Want to become a construction manager? Whether you’re a newly aspiring leader or are already in the profession but want to advance your career, this guide can help you navigate the path toward your professional goals.
Key Takeaways:
● Becoming a construction manager requires a blend of educational background,
industry experience, skills, and relevant certifications.
● Most employers seek construction managers with at least a bachelor’s degree.
● While technical proficiency is essential, don’t overlook the need to cultivate
business management and other soft skills that drive positive outcomes.
● Massachusetts ranks third in the nation for construction manager salaries.
A college education is an important first step toward becoming a construction manager, as it provides the foundational knowledge to interpret blueprints, assess structural integrity, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
For most entry-level positions, educational requirements include a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline. Some employers may accept candidates with relevant experience or associate degrees, but many prefer a bachelor's degree.
Moreover, a master’s degree in construction management can give individuals an edge over the competition and increase their eligibility for higher-level positions.
The construction industry is one of the largest in the country. With over seven million workers and the creation of nearly $2.1 trillion worth of structures each year, it’s safe to say the need for skilled trade professionals remains strong.
In fact, demand is only growing — the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that there will be 38,700 openings for construction managers each year, on average, through 2032.
Building a career in construction management isn’t one-size-fits-all. From consulting to construction firms and in specialties as varied as road, home, or commercial construction, employers across industries need individuals with the experience and expertise to get the job done.
Learn more about how to start — or advance — a career in this in-demand field.
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Meet Anthony Frongillo, professor of "Leadership & Management" in our Professional Studies concentration, Criminal Justice, MS.
How long have you been teaching in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program? What is your background in the criminal justice world?
Topics: Criminal Justice, Graduate Programs
The Fitchburg State University MSCJ online program was ideal after a 20+ year gap between my undergraduate and graduate degrees. For an adult learner, it provided flexibility to accommodate a busy professional schedule by offering remote, classroom, and hybrid options to ensure the challenge of the graduate degree journey was self-paced. Professors, advisors, and the school community were flexible and accessible - providing support and perspective through video conferences, phone conversations and in-person meetings to discuss relevant class topics and my individual professional development goals. I found the depth of professional diversity to be valuable. Each professor offered a practical experience that was current, informed, and credible beyond their academic perspective. Invested in each student's comprehension of the curriculum, I found their willingness to debate refreshing and open-minded, leading by example to teach students "HOW" to think critically, not WHAT to think on any given topic.
Topics: Criminal Justice, Graduate Programs