FITCHBURG More than 400 graduate and undergraduate degrees were awarded during Fitchburg State University’s 127th commencement ceremony recently on Dec. 22. The ceremony included speeches by undergraduate valedictorian Dylan J. Dandy of Leominster and Graduate Student Leadership Award recipient Maryanne Fiorino of Danvers. Dandy graduated with a dual major in mathematics and chemistry. In […]
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Fitchburg State students can earn 2 degrees in less time
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Modified: 12/15/2020 4:24:09 PM
FITCHBURG Fitchburg State University students can now take advantage of new collaborations with Husson University in Maine that will allow them to complete two degrees in less time.
Students can complete their bachelor’s degrees in biology or chemistry along with a doctor of pharmacy degree, or their bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science along with a doctor of physical therapy degree, on an accelerated schedule.
This will save students a full year of study, according to a press release.
“This collaboration underscores Fitchburg State’s commitment to creating opportunities for students, laying achievable academic paths toward rewarding careers,” said Fitchburg State President Richard S. Lapidus in the release. “We are grateful for the collaboration with Husson to open these doors for our students.”
Bangor-based Husson University has teamed up with Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts to offer two accelerated degree programs.
Under an agreement announced Monday, students at Fitchburg State will be able to complete their bachelor’s degrees in biology or chemistry along with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Husson, or their bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports along with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, on an accelerated schedule.
While freshmen at Fitchburg State, students will be able to enroll in the accelerated programs, for an undergraduate degree at that institution in three years. Those that qualify will then continue in a doctoral program at Husson, saving a full year of study and tuition.