Fitchburg State University
- Birth through 8
- Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) Initial Teacher Licensure (with 2nd major in Interdisciplinary Studies IDIE). This is a four-year degree for classroom teachers with student teaching and MTEL passage required. http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/undergraduate-day-programs/early...
- Career Paths Grant Program: This is a 4 year degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDIE) with an Education minor, meant to complete the Bachelor’s degree for early childhood educators presently working in early childhood settings.
- Graduate degrees: M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education PreK-2 (initial Licensure) OR M.Ed in Early Childhood Education (Professional Licensure)
Highlights:
- Early Childhood Education Initial Teacher Licensure: prescribed four-year program toward MA classroom teaching, requires MTEL exams, student teaching, day classes
- Career Paths Grant Program: Target audience is currently working early childhood educators completing their required four-year undergraduate degree. Grant pays for education courses for qualified applicants. Special grant courses offered weekends and evenings.
Resources available:
- Early Childhood Education Initial Teacher Licensure: Education Dept adviser, FSU financial aid dept for loans and scholarships
http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/student-services/financial-aid-off... - Career Paths Grant Program: Grant pays for education courses for qualified applicants
- Rhonda Dimatteo [email protected]
- EEC Scholarhip for currently employed ece educators in associate or bachelor degree programs http://files.ctctcdn.com/8b629448101/6875f2a5-bec1-4b42-9ca6-174a8e11b69...
Student Supports provided:
Dedicated early childhood education advisors, library services, IT services