For some people it can be intimidating to sign up for their first online class. You might have lots of questions such as:

• What tools will I need?
• How will I complete and turn in my work?
• Do I have to log in at a certain time?
• Is there help available if I need it?

If you have questions like these, read on!

Are you a teacher who wants to take a walk on the “creative, fun side” to make your teaching feel more vibrant and exciting for your students?

Become enlightened with regard to the disadvantages women in music have faced and continue to face as composers, performers, conductors, educators, and scholars in the world of art music and popular music.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about women in music than just the “last” paragraph in music history textbooks? Learn more about “herstory” (history from a feminist perspective) with regard to women in music in the course Women, Music, and Society.

This course will widen your perspective about women in music and push you to think more critically about the past, present, and future of women in music.  Specifically, with regard to:

• the accomplishments of women in music; as composers, performers, conductors, educators, and scholars
• the works by women composers through primary and secondary source materials and through the analysis of musical works.

In fact, if you’re a college student, you may be in need of a lab science course to satisfy the laws of your degree program.  Fitchburg State has just what you need this summer, and for the on-campus courses, you’ll get to spend time in our new state-of-the-art Antonucci Science Complex facility, with our outstanding science faculty as your guides.

Lab science courses can be really challenging, and taking them along with a full plate of other courses can make it hard to get it all done and master that knowledge with everything else demanding your attention.

However, taking a difficult course by itself can provide the time you need to focus on the subject matter and successfully master the material. If you’re in our neighborhood this summer, check out the available lab and science courses we have on the menu:

Do you teach history or are you just interested in learning about the Armenian Genocide?

This summer, Fitchburg State is offering an online/hybrid course, Armenian Genocide, which will introduce students to key primary and secondary sources to focus on the paths, phases, and aftermath of the Armenian Genocide. We will also look at closely related campaigns of mass killing and ethnic cleansing that targeted other groups in the region, including Greeks and Kurds.

*Photo courtesy of Armin Wegner, a medical orderly in the German military during the First World War.

Educators, if you missed our webinar, no worries.  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.

Have you ever heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm?" Well, it’s true for course registration too! Students who register for courses early receive the most benefit.

Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree, take a course for professional development, or take a class prior to applying to a program, it’s important to get an early start. With a busy schedule, including working full time, and children and family responsibilities, students often find that careful planning for all aspects of life is crucial.

Remember, you can take up to 12 credits before being accepted into a graduate program!

Here are the top five reasons to register early for summer courses:

We've partnered for your success! Fitchburg State’s master of education in special education, guided studies with a focus in dyslexia provides elementary and secondary school teachers not only the foundation to better understand language based disorders like dyslexia, but also certifies teachers in both WRS Levels I & II  through its unique one-of-a-kind partnership with the internationally renowned Wilson Language Program^®.

Students complete four required courses, including a capstone course on implementation of best practices, and 27 credits in three goal areas with content meeting the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading set forth by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). Three courses are associated with Wilson Reading Level I Certification, three courses are associated with Wilson Reading Level II Certification, and the three courses in the Foundations of Literacy goal area have been selected to meet IDA standards.

Read on for some frequently asked questions and answers about our program. Or better yet, attend our webinar on May 3 at 5 pm!

May I complete the Wilson Language Training^® program through Fitchburg State University?
Wilson Language Training® is not offered on campus. Students must complete Wilson Level 1 and 2 in partnership with a school district. If you have questions related to course availability or content, please contact the Wilson Language Training customer service center at 1-800-899-8454 or email them at info@wilsonlanguage.com.

Educators, 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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What if you want to know more about Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) programs at Fitchburg State? Join us for an information session and have a representative of the program answer your questions -- and in most cases the representative is the actual program chair!