Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
General Philosophy
Fitchburg State College's CAGS programs are designed to meet well-defined career needs of professionals who have earned an appropriate master's degree and who wish to attain greater competency in a combination of areas of study within one of the major CAGS fields offered.
General Description of Program
Each student's CAGS program is planned under the direction of an advisor and is built on the academic background, professional position, and career goals of the student. CAGS programs consist of an integrated core curriculum, supervised professional practice, an Internship, and elective courses.
General Program of Study
Upon acceptance into the program, the student's plan of study is developed with and approved by an advisor, who works with the student over the course of study. A minimum of 30 approved graduate credits is required to complete the CAGS with the following restrictions:
- CAGS courses may not repeat work previously accomplished by the student in other graduate degree study
- CAGS credits must be earned in graduate-level courses
Details regarding the CAGS curricula, including information about required and elective courses, may be found in the specific CAGS program descriptions which follow.
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