Did you miss the Forensic Nursing Webinar? Get your answers here.

Posted by Amber Deschenes on October 19, 2017 at 2:34 PM

 

 

Q.  Do I have to take the GRE or MAT?
A.  No the GRE or MAT is no longer required.

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Our Faculty: Charles Sides, Ph.D. Applied Communication

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on July 24, 2017 at 11:55 AM

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's Applied Communication program? As part of the GCE blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. Charles Sides, Professor and Internship Program Director.

Time in Department:  26 years
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Our first dyslexia specialist graduates

Posted by Matthew Bruun on July 18, 2017 at 8:52 AM

This spring, Margaret Reilley, a teacher in New Jersey’s Stafford Township School District, earned her master’s degree, top grades, and the distinction of being the first graduate of Fitchburg State University’s new dyslexia specialist concentration. 

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Our Students: Shea Pugh, M.Ed. Special Education

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on July 7, 2017 at 10:21 AM

Shea Pugh earned widespread admiration during her time at Fitchburg State, including receiving one of its highest honors the Graduate Student Leadership Award.

Pugh believes the best teachers care about their students’ lives beyond the classroom. She brings enthusiasm, care and compassion to her work, demonstrating a special talent helping students who require some additional guidance and support. She has been cited for her expertise in working with students with extreme behavioral challenges. "I believe all students can learn so I want to help them do that."        
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Want to learn about marketing communications this summer?

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on May 23, 2017 at 10:08 AM

Thank you to guest blogger, Lee Anne Hooley, a recent graduate of the Applied Communication program.

"Marketing is a concept focused on reaching out to potentially engaged publics, with a goal of galvanizing audiences around a brand," says Dr. Kyle Moody who is teaching
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Did you miss the Middle School Education webinar? Watch it here!

Posted by Kelly Norris on April 27, 2017 at 2:02 PM

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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Who needs MATLAB or LabVIEW, and why?

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on April 26, 2017 at 2:11 PM

Thank you to guest blogger, Dr. Maqsood Ali Mughal from the Industrial Technology department at Fitchburg State for his contribution to the GCE Blog.

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Nazi empire building and American expansion: similarities & differences

Posted by Kelly Norris on April 14, 2017 at 11:01 AM


During the Second World War, the United States fought against and helped to defeat Nazi Germany. For years afterwards, the fact that Nazi Germany in many ways stood as the antithesis of the United States, obscured certain historical parallels between these two radically different states.

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Our Faculty: William Cortezia, Ph.D Education Department

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on April 13, 2017 at 9:43 AM

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's Education programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. William Cortezia, Chair of the Middle School Education program.

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Practicum or Thesis:  Which option is right for you?

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on February 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM

Many graduate programs require that students finish either a practicum or a thesis to  qualify for a degree.  Programs like counseling, education, and nursing have different types of practicums, so be sure to check the plan of study for your program of interest to confirm what you will need to do to complete your degree.

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