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If you like choices and opportunities, you’ll love Fitchburg State. Discover 40+ degree programs in everything from Nursing and Business Administration to Political Science and Computer Information Systems. You’ll also find internships, work-study and study abroad programs, plus exciting clubs, activities, and campus events. With so much to explore, you can make your dreams come true—even the ones you never knew you had. dreams come true – even the ones you never knew you had.
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Practice makes perfect. That's why Fitchburg State places students in real learning environments.
Students studying to become teachers do practicums as part of our Education program, including at the McKay Arts Academy, a public elementary school located on campus. Others interested in the effects of a changing environment on public health regularly go into the field to study people, places, plants and animals. Our political science students, or those interested in enhancing communications skills, have taken top awards for the last 25 years in the annual American Moot Court Association tournament. And our Engineering Technology and Business students regularly intern at local manufacturing companies that keep our region and country humming.
But that’s not all.
SPECIALSOCIOLOGY*EDUCATION* Moderate Disabilities Education Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-8) Severe Disabilities Education Initial Teacher Licensure (All levels)
POLITICAL SCIENCE* American InternationalGovernment/LawPolitics
Pre-LawPre-Law Pre-Dental with UMass Dartmouth (3+3 joint program)** Pre-OccupationalPre-Medical Therapy Pre-Physical Pre-Veterinarian Pre-PhysicianTherapy Assistant
HONORS PROGRAM Students may apply to the honors program. A minor is also available.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS LECOM Early Accept. Programs** Pre-Athletic Training
65 ListProgramUndergraduate APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Construction Technology/Engineering,ManagementSecondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) Technology/Engineering Education Non-Licensure BIOLOGY* Biology,Biology Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12) EnvironmentalBiotechnology Biology Health NeuroscienceSciencesand Behavior BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION* MarketingManagementEntrepreneurshipAccounting CHEMISTRY* Chemistry,BiochemistryChemistrySecondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12) COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA Communication Studies Film and Video Production Graphic TheaterTechnicalProfessionalPhotographyDesignCommunicationTheater COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) Cybersecurity COMPUTER SCIENCE* Game Programming CRIMINAL JUSTICE* Criminal Justice Criminal Justice: Police Program (4+1 Police Program) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION* Early Childhood Education Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-2) Early Education and Care ECONOMICS* International Business and Economics EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ELEMENTARY EDUCATION* Elementary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (1-6) ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Architecture Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Energy Management Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology ENGLISH STUDIES English, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) ProfessionalLiterature Writing ENVIRONMENTAL & EARTH SCIENCE* EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE Clinical Exercise Physiology Fitness StrengthManagementTrainingand Conditioning GAME GEOGRAPHICDESIGN*SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY* HISTORY* History, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) HUMAN INTERDISCIPLINARYSERVICES* STUDIES IS for Fine and Performing Arts IS for General Sciences Initial Teacher Licensure (5-8) IS for Humanities IS for Pre-Law MATHEMATICS* Mathematics,AppliedMathematicsMathematicsMiddle Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-8) Mathematics, Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12) NURSING BS in Nursing*** LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Program RN to BS in Nursing (100% online)
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PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE* Environmental Public Health Public Health Practice SECONDARY EDUCATION (8-12/5-12) Biology, Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12) Chemistry, Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12) English, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) History, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) Mathematics, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) Technology/Engineering, Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12)
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RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING PROGRAM (R.O.T.C.)
* May be taken as a major or minor. ** Special circumstances apply. Contact Admissions. *** Not accepting transfer students
The Army ROTC program is based on a four-year curriculum intended to be integrated with the normal baccalaureate degree program. The program offers leadership training and scholarships to interested students.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE* Applied PsychologicalCognitivePsychologyScienceScience
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The City of Fitchburg & North Central Massachusetts
One of the hilliest cities in the country, Fitchburg is home to shopping, restaurants and the Fitchburg Art Museum, while the greater North Central Massachusetts area is a treasure trove of recreational and cultural opportunities, and historical features. Head to Mt. Wachusett for skiing and hiking, spend a day kayaking on nearby rivers and lakes, go apple picking at local farms, or explore the popular corn maze at Davis Farm.
Neighboring Leominster hosts the annual Johnny Appleseed Festival and Starburst Festival, and its proud manufacturing history includes the invention of the iconic plastic pink flamingo.
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Fitchburg State is proud to be a welcoming community, where you’re free to be you and pursue your goals. After all, we’re unique, too. Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) provide opportunities for you to live in our residence halls with others in your major, or with those who share your interests or passions. Got an idea for a new one of these Residence Learning Communities? Just let us know. We’re small (just 3,300 students) so we are more flexible than large institutions and more open to trying new things. This openness is everywhere you look at Fitchburg State. Students, faculty and staff regularly influence the menus at our food court, called the North Street Bistro, while many prefer a home cooked meal at Holmes Dining Commons. Need some extra cash? Apply for one of the many part-time jobs on campus. Student workers pretty much run our Hammond Hall, opening and closing the building and monitoring the facilities.
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There are also weekly campus events such as pizza parties, movies, musicians and comedians at the Falcon Hub, and a slew of clubs with their own activities.. The Improv Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Filmmakers Society and other student-run clubs meet regularly to socialize and make a difference, and academic clubs such as the Math Club, the Education Club, the Exercise & Sports Science Club help members achieve success.
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Austin Film Society (Austin, Texas) BBC (London and New York)
The Boston Red Sox Bridge 9 Records Circular Confusion Films (Los Angeles)
What's the biggest difference between high school and college? Here, you're your own boss.
Internships
FableVision Studios Federal Probation/U.S. Courts Florentine Films
Abington Theatre Company (New York) Anderson Ranch (Snowmass, Colorado)
Lucky Strike Entertainment Madison Square Garden Mantoani Photography (San Diego) Mass. Dept. of Children and Families Mass. Dept. of Mental Health Mass.
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The Boston Bruins The Boston Celtics
Office of Travel & Tourism Mass.MassPIRGState House Mass. State Police Michael Indresano Photography The Mill (New York) Mill Valley Film Group (Sausalito, California) Myriad NationalPicturesGeographic (TV) NewNBC City Theater (New York) New England Aquarium NFL NickersonFilms PR PortlandPARMAPanavisionRecordingsConvention and Visitors Bureau (Portland, Maine) Princess Cruise Lines PUREPUMATheatre (Charleston, SC) Radical Media (Los Angeles) Sesame Street Workshop (NYC) Seven Hills Silver Lining Entertainment (Los Angeles) Skydance Films SONY TheWarnerVOXTurnerTrickySteriliteMusicCorporationFastStudiosBroadcastingMediaBros.GamesWashingtonCenter (Wash., DC) WCVB-TV WWLP-SpringfieldWGBH/PRI'sChronicleTheWorld ...in places like these Learn more about internship opportunities at fitchburgstate.edu/internships
At Fitchburg State, you can create your own schedule and program of study (we’ll help) and try out extracurricular activities if you’re interested. You can also find a part-time job on- or off-campus or apply for internships with an exciting array of businesses and institutions (we'll help you with this, too). And, when you have down time, it’s up to you how you spend it. Explore campus, venture out for food, a movie or nightlife, or stay in and hang out in the dorm.
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Hill Holliday Advertising Indika Entertainment Advertising (New York)
GloucesterGEICO Stage Company Hasbro, Inc.
International Fund for Animal Welfare Jabil Healthcare (formerly Nypro) Koda Creative Group Lois Greenfield Photography (New York)
Dr.DisneylandCNNFranklin Perkins School ExploreESPN Tikizia (Costa Rica)
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Major: Criminal Justice 4+1 ProgramHometown: East Boston, MA Armando Libier '23
What was the first club/organization that you joined at Fitchburg State? The first club I joined was Sigma Pi. What clubs/organizations have you been involved with since you started at Fitchburg State? I have been involved with many clubs, such as Sigma Pi, the Greek Council, and the Order of Omega. How has being involved in these clubs/organizations benefited you in your overall college experience? These clubs have helped me become more involved and social around other people. They encourage me to take more risks and take more responsibilities to help me grow and become a better person. What advice would you give a new student on how to get involved on campus? It’s fun to go out and discover new things. Even when you do not expect something big, it could come to you. What you learn will change you and help you grow in the long run. It is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and just talking to club/organization members.
Major: Communications, Technical Theater Hometown: Ashland, MA
What was the first club/organization that youjoined at Fitchburg State?I joined the Police Program at Fitchburg State.What clubs/organizations have you been involvedwith since you started at Fitchburg State?I was involved with the Police Program, the FitchburgActivities Board (FAB), and the Tri Sigma Sorority.How has being involved in these clubs/organizationsbenefited you in your overall college experience?It’s given me an opportunity to be more out there, and most of all to meet new people and actually have a college experience.What advice would you give a new student on how to get involved on campus?Do not hesitate to ask questions, and check out a couple of meetings before committing to a club or organization.
Each of us learns differently and faces different challenges in college. Fitchburg State is here to help with a variety of specialized support services.
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The Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center provides free professional or peer tutoring in more than 80 courses, small group peer tutoring services, and walk-in help at the Writing Center. Fitchburg's Disability Services office encourages a community of support and inclusion in every course, residence hall, club, and activity. Plus, students who live in Residential Learning Centers enjoy on-site tutoring specific to their academic program. But education is only one part of the college experience. Students will access a broad array of health care services (medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health) through Fitchburg State's partnership with local provider Community Health Connections. In addition, our Counseling Services Office offers counseling either in person or via Andtelehealth.itdoesn’t end there. The school’s Career Services and Advising Center provides inperson and online career and graduate school advising. Even alumni can access career services after graduation.
For students who want to learn, Fitchburg State has teachers who want to teach.
Nirajan Mani Ph.D. (Engineering Technology): Students in the department can concentrate in Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Energy Management Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Technical Theatre.
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Professors at Fitchburg State are here because they want to pass along knowledge to the next generation. They're experts in their fields and most hold the highest degree possible in their field, typically a Ph.D. Most classes are taught by our full-time professors with very few led by adjunct professors and none by teaching assistants.
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Meledath Govindan Ph.D. (Chemistry): Many students from our Biology and Chemistry department proceed to jobs in research labs or biotech firms, or continue to medical or dental school through our joint partnerships.
Plus, at a small school with small class sizes, students can get more personal attention and have greater access to their professors.
Katharine Covino Ed.D. (English Studies): Liberal Arts and Sciences classes prepare students to work in professional writing, the creative arts, and teaching, or in jobs that require research and analysis.
Joann Nichols Ed.D. (Education): Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized teacher education area programs including Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Special Education and Educational Studies.
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Go to the Fitchburg Art Museum for free with your student ID, and meet with artists and museum professionals. Create a Capstone project that reflects your personal artistic vision and professional goals, in any media--print, digital, video or photography.
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Be a wordsmith: Students with an interest in professional writing can take courses in English studies, journalism, creative writing, and technical writing. These students, and any others, may submit independent work to the department’s literary journal, Rt. 2, or to the campus newspaper, The Point. Students can also join an ongoing peer writing group or work with a faculty member on a unique writing project.
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Perform in one of the many musical ensembles: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Chamber Choir, and Community Orchestra.
Work as an actor or crew in one of the student-performed and produced plays that are put on each year under the supervision of Theatre faculty.
Exhibit your own artwork in the annual student ARTeries show in Hammond Hall Art Gallery.
College is one of the most memorable times of your life. The key to a successful career is balance, and there are many ways for you to write your own story. Be a leader, get involved in the community, and be a part of more than 85+ diverse, student-run clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities, musical programs, academic honor societies and special interest groups. 23 24 INVOLVEDGET Alpha Phi Delta Alpha Sigma Tau AssociatedASEZ General Contractors (AGC) Basketball Club Billiards Club Biology & Chemistry Club Black Student Union (BSU) Campus Ambassadors Christian Fellowship (CACF) Card and Board Game Club CoedCheerleadersIceHockey Club Computer Science Club Criminal Justice Club Dance FitchburgFirstFilmmakersFeministFalconEducationClubClubFriendsConversationsSocietyLoveActivitiesBoard (FAB) Fitchburg Anti Violence Education (FAVE) Fitchburg Finches Fitchburg Smash Club Fitchburg State Choirs Gamer’s Arts & Anime Club (GAA Club) Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Greek KappaImprovHarryHabitatCouncilforHumanityPotterAllianceClubDeltaPi(Education Honors Society) Lambda Pi Eta (Communications Honor Society) Latin American Student Organization (LASO) Media Content Creators Club (MCCC) Minecraft Club Model MusicalUNTheater Club Order of Omega Outdoor Adventure Club SigmaRoleRescuePokemonPhiPanhellenicSigmaSigmaSocietySquadPlayingGuildBetaDelta(Business Honors Society) Sigma Pi Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Tau Gamma Student Government Association (SGA) Student Nurses Association (SNA) Tau Upsilon Alpha (Human Services Honor Society) WXPL For more clubs and a brief description, scan the QR Code.
FALCONS & With 17 teams in NCAA Division III competition, more than 21 intramural leagues and events to choose from, there’s an activity or sport for everyone. Plus, Fitchburg State’s NCAA Division III athletes and Exercise and Sports Science students train and compete at the Carmelita Landry Arena, a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility.
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At the Recreation Center, students take free bootcamp, yoga and Insanity classes or do their own thing with cardio, weight training and free weight equipment. The Rec Center also houses a basketball court and an indoor track.
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FACTSTHEJUST Fitchburg State awards more than $43 million in financial aid yearly. 91% of first-time, full-time students receive aid. Learn more about financial aid eligibility and assistance at fitchburgstate.edu/financialaid 3029 undergradsoffacultyhold doctorates or the highest degree in their field graduate/evening/onlineorganizationsclubsstudentand 3.3K 3.4K5485+%92%46 % 15 75 female male WachusetttominutesMount minutes to Boston by train full-time faculty 191 average andevidence-basedcombinedreadingwritingplusmathSAT 1,086 ratiotostudentfaculty13:1 186optionshousingresidentialclassaveragesize average high school GPA 3.29 generationfirstcollegestudents 41%
Crystal Aneke '20 Political Science Minors: Criminal Justice and Economics
What did you think of the campus and extracurricular activities?
I’d have been as successful in medical school as I have been! The school’s partnership with my medical school also has been a huge boon. My time at Fitchburg State has absolutely shaped my future in the best possible way.
How did your experiences at Fitchburg State prepare you for your next steps after college?
The quad is always beautiful and makes for a calming walk between lectures. I spent time as a member of the martial arts club, and was on the board for the biochem club – both were incredible experiences.
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Why did you choose Fitchburg State?
My advice for someone thinking about attending Fitchburg State is to think about community and support. If those are values that you cherish, then Fitchburg State is the school for you. Whatever path you choose in life, Fitchburg State will provide you with the resources you need if you let them.
I chose Fitchburg State because it was an affordable school close to home that I’d heard great things about!
After college, I worked briefly in the finance sector and entered Law School. As a current law student at Boston College Law School, my experiences at Fitchburg State have prepared me with the tools I need to succeed.
Fitchburg State is one of the most diverse public universities in the state. Fitchburg has much to offer, including convenient locations on campus and quality programs, to meet your needs as a student. Major: Criminal Justice (Police Concentration)
How did your experiences at Fitchburg State prepare you for your next steps after college?
I chose Fitchburg State because I wanted to be a part of a community. At Fitchburg State, I had the opportunity to learn more about myself and received support throughout that process.
How did your experiences at Fitchburg State prepare you for your next steps after college?
Perry Ofori '20
The STEM professors are some of the best I’ve ever learned under and without them I doubt
Recent Fitchburg State alumni are everywhere you look and they’re doing great things. In a few years, this could be you.
One of the main reasons I was able to succeed was through the welcoming atmosphere of the campus and the many opportunities to be engaged through extracurricular activities—like the Black Student Union, Student Government Association, and Moot Court.
There are friendly faces everywhere on campus and many beautiful grounds and historic buildings. As a Falcon, I had the unique opportunity to participate in various extracurricular activities (EMS Club, Army ROTC, Intramural Sports, Falcon Callers).
Take every opportunity Fitchburg State offers you. You won’t regret it!
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Kyle Hofer '19 Major: Biology Why did you choose Fitchburg State?
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As an institution of excellence, Fitchburg State prepared me for a career in the U.S Army as a Military Police Lieutenant. My time as a student has prepared me to better comprehend the theories and techniques necessary to conduct military operations in expeditionary environments. What is your advice for someone thinking about attending Fitchburg State?
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What is your advice for someone thinking about attending Fitchburg State?
As a student at Fitchburg State University, I was provided with the broad range of educational and social resources of a big university, but with a small college feel. Also, Fitchburg State’s low student-to-teacher ratio was a significant factor in my decision to attend the school.
What is your advice for someone thinking about attending Fitchburg State?
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Fitchburg State offers perhaps the most robust graduate school programming of all Massachusetts' state schools, and much of it is available 100% online. Choose from 100% online graduate programs in areas such as applied communication, criminal justice, special education, curriculum and teaching, history, and forensic nursing to name a few. On-campus programs in graduate studies include programs in counseling as well as the MBA and computer science programs which are offered both face-to-face or 100% online. In addition, all or part of many undergraduate and continuing education programs may be completed online, including an accelerated online RN to BS in Nursing degree, a bachelor's of science degree in business administration, occupational education and a customizable interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree. Graduate and undergraduate certificate programs and certificates of advanced graduate study (CAGS) are also available, most of which are offered in a 100% online format.
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All admitted students who demonstrate financial need and meet application deadlines receive an offer of financial assistance. Fitchburg State students graduate with student loan debt below the national average. To learn more about financial aid opportunities or to apply, visit fitchburgstate.edu/finaid
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As you consider the next phase of your education, remember that you’re preparing not just for the next few years after you’ve graduated, but for the rest of your life. While some schools provide you skills and experiences to help you land your first job, a Fitchburg State education prepares you for your career. That’s because we educate the whole student. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills that you learn here at Fitchburg State can help you in all aspects of your life, not just your career. A 13:1 student to faculty ratio, thoughtfully designed support systems, and a campus where faculty and resources are accessible, mean that students get the attention that they need. A work-hard/play-hard mentality pervades campus, where cultural, athletic, and social opportunities help students create the complete college experience. ONLINE,
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