Welcome to the School of Education at Fitchburg State University
For over 175 years, the School of Education at Fitchburg State University has been a pillar of excellence in teacher preparation. As one of the first State Normal Schools, founded in 1849, our legacy is deeply rooted in the belief that education transforms lives—and through it, we shape the future.
Today, we remain steadfast in our mission to cultivate exceptional educators and leaders. Our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, spanning licensure and non-licensure pathways, prepare students and professional educators to excel in diverse fields, including Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Reading, and Educational Leadership and Management. With a curriculum that blends rigorous scholarship, innovative practice, and a commitment to equity, we ensure our graduates are ready to meet the evolving challenges of education.
Beyond the classroom, we embrace our responsibility to expand access and opportunity. Initiatives such as the Future Falcon Academy and Future Education Academy invite regional middle and high school students to experience immersive, college-level learning, inspiring the next generation of educators.
At the School of Education, we are more than an institution of learning—we are a dynamic community of scholars, mentors, and change-makers dedicated to shaping an educational landscape that is inclusive, innovative, and impactful.
I invite you to join us in this journey of knowledge, discovery, and transformation. Whether you are embarking on your path as an educator or advancing in your career, you will find a home here—one where excellence is tradition and the future is yours to shape.
Mojdeh Bayat, PhD
Dean of Education
mbayat@fitchburgstate.edu
978.665.4170
McKay 108D
Academic Departments
Education Department
Additional Information
The Education Unit at Fitchburg State University is committed to preparing knowledgeable, skillful, and culturally responsive educators that have a focus on inclusivity. We strive to prepare compassionate candidates that become reflective, ethical, professional, and socially responsible teachers, administrators, and counselors. Our programs focus on anti-racist pedagogy, and employ innovative technology to cultivate higher-level thinking and metacognitive skills, while acknowledging the value and benefit of divergent thinking. We support the community by offering both licensure and non-licensure programming that is inclusive of all students, including those with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Fitchburg State University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Our licensure programs have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2030. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.