MS in Applied Communication Information Session

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 28, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Communications Media Professor Kyle Moody hosted an information session, along with fellow Communications Media Professors J.J. Sylvia IV and Randy Howe remotely, to discuss the MS in Applied Communication with students interested in perusing an advanced degree. 

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Topics: Information Session, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media, Graduate Programs

Career Services and Advising Center - Graduate Education Exploration Fair

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM

This afternoon, the Career Services and Advising Center held an  Exploration Fair in the Hammond Main Lounge.  Fitchburg State University's School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education (SGOCE) along with local university's graduate school programs, provided this as opportunity for schools to meet the talented students at Fitchburg State University, and connect with potential graduate students. This was an opportunity for our students to learn about graduate school programs, and receive information about the application process.

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Topics: Events, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Faculty Spotlight

Posted by Fitchburg State University on September 25, 2023 at 1:17 PM

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?

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Topics: Criminal Justice, Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Alumni Spotlight

Posted by Fitchburg State University on August 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Check out this alumni spotlight on Lt. John Boucher, a recent graduate from our Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program, Professional Studies concentration, who was promoted from Sgt. to Lt. while in the online program.
 
What was your experience like in the online MSCJ program?

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.

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Topics: Criminal Justice, Graduate Programs

Advanced Placement Summer Institutes Instructor Spotlight - Patricia Fox

Posted by Fitchburg State University on June 26, 2023 at 10:27 AM

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am recently retired from a 40 year high school career in which I taught both English and Theatre as well as directing plays. In retirement, I have been able to devote more time to becoming a better photographer, read more books and am looking forward to resuming international travel. So much to do!

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Topics: Graduate Programs, Advanced Placement Summer Institutes

Lab Work: The Key to Engagement and Boosting Scores - Written by: Sue Biggs, Advanced Placement Summer Institute Instructor

Posted by Fitchburg State University on May 30, 2023 at 11:48 AM

Using Lab work to boost both engagement and your students’ AP Chemistry Scores. Many AP chemistry teachers feel as if they do not have time to do lab work. I think that this feeling is caused by a number of different factors. Perhaps you might think that you can deliver the material better with lecture or POGILS or worksheets. Perhaps you think your class periods are too short and you don’t have any double periods. Perhaps you feel overworked and that you don’t have time to set labs up. Perhaps you don’t have the time or inclination to collect lab notebooks or grade long lab reports. Perhaps you have done some of the AP of chemical supply company lab protocols and found those procedures to be a time drain taking far too long. Perhaps you don’t know what AP means by “inquiry” and you just don’t know where to begin. Perhaps you don’t have enough equipment, probeware, or supplies. Perhaps you do not have any labs that “work” or help to really illustrate the concepts you are trying to teach.

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Topics: Graduate Programs, Advanced Placement Summer Institutes

127th Commencement Exercises, Graduate Ceremony

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Fitchburg State celebrated its 127th commencement exercises, graduate ceremony, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The ceremony includes remarks from  Senator John J. Cronin, alum Representative Michael P. Kushmerek, President Richard S. Lapidus as well as a speech by MBA recipient Stephanie Tsacogianis, the Spring 2023 recipient of the Graduate Student Leadership Award.

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Topics: Events, Commencement, Graduate Programs

School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education: Graduate Fair

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 5, 2023 at 4:09 PM

For those who have ever wondered, "Should I get a master's degree?" They got the opportunity to find out at the School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education Graduate Fair this afternoon in Hammond Hall, Main Lounge. Those interested were able to ask questions about graduate programs and meet with representatives from Fitchburg State University as well as ten other local universities. If you missed it, find out more here.

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Topics: Admissions, Career Services, Graduate Programs