Division of Graduate and Continuing Education Framingham State University

The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at Framingham State University

The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) at Framingham State University offers a wide range of part-time, full-time, and online graduate and certificate programs. All programs offer affordable opportunities for traditional students and adult learners to meet their educational and professional goals.

The DGCE offers 27 graduate degree programs, including the Master of Arts (MA) with 6 concentrations, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd) with 14 concentrations, Master of Science (MS) in Food and Nutrition with 3 concentrations, and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Education or Leadership. An MEd in International Teaching is also available through the C. Louis Cedrone International Education Center.

Master of Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

The Master of Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) enables teachers of grades 1 to 6 to develop curriculum relevant to a 21st century educational environment. The program is composed of hybrid courses that utilize classroom simulation, technology tools, and applications.

Online Learning

The Distance Education Program at Framingham State University offers hundreds of quality undergraduate and graduate courses in over 18 subject areas in a challenging, collaborative, and interactive online format.

In addition to individual and continuing education courses, the distance program allows students to earn bachelor's and master's degrees and graduate certificates. Taught by FSU's dedicated faculty, all online programs meet the same academic standards and follow the same semester calendar as on-campus programs.

Six Graduate-Level Certificate Programs Available

The DGCE offers 6 graduate certificates designed for students seeking to concentrate on specific areas of study without pursuing degrees. Certificate courses may be used towards FSU graduate degrees at later times.

FSU offers courses to obtain the following graduate certificates: Human Resource Management, Nursing Education, and STEM Education. An additional 3 certificates are available online: Instructional Technology Proficiency, Merchandising, and Nutrition Education.

Post-Baccalaureate Programs

FSU offers several post-baccalaureate programs for students whose undergraduate study did not provide them with the prerequisites necessary to pursue their desired graduate degrees. Individualized programs of study are available so that students are more efficiently able to meet their goals.

The pre-health studies certificate program allows students to complete the coursework necessary for entry in most health care professional programs, including physician assistant programs, physical therapy programs, graduate entry nursing programs, and dental, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary schools. The Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (PBTL) program prepares students for Massachusetts Initial Teacher Licensure at the early childhood level. Licensure is also available in 11 academic subject areas including biology, chemistry, early childhood, earth science, elementary, English, French, Spanish, history, mathematics, and visual art.

The Post-Baccalaureate in Business Administration offers prerequisite courses for the MBA.

Student Life

Student life at FSU offers access to a wide variety of cultural, athletic, and social events are available. Over 50 student clubs and organizations are active on campus.

Financing Your Graduate Education

Framingham State University is known as one of the most affordable colleges in the area for the quality and quantity of its programs. Graduate students may be eligible for a number of grants, loans, work-study programs, and institutional scholarships.

For instance, the Lucy Marcille Gillis Fund is a scholarship awarded to female students demonstrating financial need. The Anita M. Goldner Scholarship provides assistance to students jointly studying elementary education and mathematics. The Louise Guild Nutrition and Biochemistry Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing degrees in nutrition and/or biochemistry, with additional consideration to students pursuing research.

Framingham State University -- First Public University for Teachers in America

Founded in 1839, Framingham State University is the first public university in the country founded for the education of teachers. Today, the university offers 25 undergraduate majors and 27 graduate programs devoted to the arts, sciences, and professional studies.

FSU is located in Framingham, Massachusetts, on a traditional New England campus in the largest town in the state. Just 20 miles west of Boston, the university offers students all the benefits of a world-class city, including cultural and career benefits like concerts, museums, and many internship opportunities.

• Coordinated Program in Dietetics
• Food Science and Nutrition Science Program
• Program in Art
• Program in Biology
• Program in Business Administration
• Program in Counseling Psychology
• Program in Curriculum and Instructional Technology
• Program in Early Childhood Education
• Program in Educational Leadership
• Program in Elementary Education
• Program in English
• Program in Health Care Administration
• Program in History
• Program in Human Nutrition: Education and Media Technologies
• Program in Human Resource Management
• Program in Literacy and Language
• Program in Mathematics
• Program in Nursing
• Program in Public Administration
• Program in Spanish
• Program in Special Education
• Program in the Teaching of English as a Second Language

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Education (M Ed)
  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  Master of Science (MS)
  Master of Arts (MA)
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 299
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? Not reported
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
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• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic Not Reported
• Application Fee - International Not Reported
• Electronic applications accepted? Not Reported
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
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• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesNot Reported
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesNot Reported