Overview

The Occupational Education program develops an individual’s professional competencies in relation to their career goals in education and provides advanced study of the principles and practices of educational research.

The MEd in Occupational Education Program at Fitchburg State University consists of 36 credits to be completed in a suggested sequence within six years. The course sequence has been designed to ensure quality and provide flexibility to serve the variety of student interests and professional needs.

Courses offered at various regional vocational high schools. In addition, many of the courses are also available online.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include but are not limited to:

Vocational Technical Instructor
Cooperative Education Coordinator
Vocational Program Director or Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Philosophy of Occupational Education
Seminar in Occupational Education
Supervision in Occupational Education
Evaluation in Occupational Education
Public School Laws Relating to Occupational Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National

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National: applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee

An essay, no more than one page in length, in response to one of the following questions:

Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

2340 USD / year

≈ 2340 USD / year
Out-of-State

2340 USD / year

≈ 2340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2340 USD / year

≈ 2340 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition, In-State and Out-of-State: $1,170 per 6 credits

Funding

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