Curriculum and Teaching, Non-Licensure, Online/Accelerated Program

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Graduate Program Chair

Michael Hanna

Graduate Curriculum Committee

Nermin Bayazit, PhD
Lyndsey Benharris, PhD
Anne Howard, PhD
Laurie Link, EdD
Margaret O’Hearn-Curran, PhD
Phillip Saisa, EdD
Robert Shapiro, PhD, BCBA-D
Annette Sullivan, EdD

Program Objectives

The Online/Accelerated MEd in Curriculum and Teaching is a non-licensure degree program designed for individuals who wish to pursue advanced levels of reflection, knowledge, skill and professionalism in the field of education. The specially-selected content courses are offered 100% online, in a 7-week accelerated format.

Program Description

It is intended that the individual will continue to develop as a reflective, student-centered individual who is able to effectively articulate and apply educational theory and research in the field of education. Many courses in this program involve participation in embedded experiential/field experiences in fulfilling course requirements. This program seeks to enhance knowledge and skills of practitioners in an accessible format, leading to an advanced degree. To this end, graduate students will:

Reflect on current educational issues and practices
Examine research and engage in the research process
Acquire and apply advanced knowledge, educational theory and research in the design and implementation of appropriate educational curricula, practices and environments
Apply knowledge of how students develop as thinkers and learners
Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of emerging, research-based, educational principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the educational environment and instructional programs
Demonstrate awareness of the impact of societal issues on the curriculum as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of individuals
Demonstrate an understanding of educational partnership models which effectively focus on family strengths, circumstances and cultural experiences
Demonstrate effective strategies and techniques for working with diverse individuals in inclusive learning environments
Examine the shared values, ethics, purposes and commitments that bond the educational community (e.g. teachers, families, administrators, specialists, etc.)
Demonstrate a disposition of collegiality, respect and support that fosters future improvement of education through research and reflection
Be prepared to pursue further graduate studies

Admissions Standards and Criteria

You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.

Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
Professional resume
Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
No GMAT is required

Dual Concentration Options

Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:

Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved

All concentrations are eligible for the dual concentration option; additional course charges will apply

Dual Concentration Request Form

To submit official documents by mail, send them to:

Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

International Students:

An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see options below)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
General Foreign Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
GPA of not less than 2.5
Application fee ($50)
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)

*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admissions decision. Graduate applicants are required to submit a “general” evaluation. We accept international evaluations from any NACES or AICE members or the Center for Educational Documentation (CED).

(https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members)

The following are suggested organizations which provide foreign credential evaluation services:

English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:

TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58

You are encouraged to contact the Fitchburg State International Admissions department if additional information is needed at 978-665-4399 or intladmissions@fitchburgstate.edu.

U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.

TOEFL Code: 3518

IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.