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Earn higher education credits for professional learning in Fundations®, Just Words®, or Wilson Reading System®.

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A partnership to prepare teachers

By partnering with Wilson Language Training (WLT), Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA, offers graduate credits for eligible Fundations, Just Words, or Wilson Reading System (WRS) professional learning. Anyone who completes the qualifying coursework is eligible to apply for graduate credit.

  • General Education Classroom (Tier 1) Foundational Skills with Fundations Facilitator Certification Course (Level K, 1, 2, or 3)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements: Complete all Fundations Facilitator requirements and proficiency measures successfully for specific Level. Note: Credit will only be granted for one Level of certification even if multiple Levels are completed.

Intervention (Tier 2) Foundational Skills with Fundations Facilitator Intervention Certification Course

  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335

Application requirements:
Complete all Fundations Facilitator Intervention requirements and proficiency measures successfully.

  • Classroom (Tier 2) Foundational Skills with Just Words Facilitator Certification Course
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all Just Words Facilitator requirements and proficiency measures successfully.

  • Credits: 1 credit
  • Cost: $250
  • Application requirements:
    • Live face-to-face/in-person/virtual course: complete attendance requirements and successfully participate in all course components.
    • Online/asynchronous course: complete all assessments for the course
  • WRS Steps 1-3 and Topics (Part 1)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all assessments for Steps 1-3 and Topics I, and 3 threaded discussion topics*
  • WRS Steps 4-6 and Topics (Part 2)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all assessments for Steps 4-6 and Topics II, and 3 threaded discussion topics.*
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all Level I Practicum requirements successfully.
  • Credits: 1 credit
  • Cost: $250
  • Application requirements:
    Complete attendance requirements and successfully participate in all course components.
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all WRS Group Mastery Practicum requirements successfully.
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all course assessments and 5 threaded discussion topics.*
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Cost: $335
  • Application requirements:
    Complete all WRS Steps 7-12 Practicum requirements successfully.
*Additional information is available through the online course in the “Graduate Credit Opportunity and Process” lesson.

More about graduate credit

Learn more about the process to apply for graduate credit below.

The Graduate Credit fees, determined by Fitchburg State University (FSU), are current as of June 1, 2022. These fees are subject to change. You will apply directly with FSU, and course fees will be paid directly to FSU. The fees for graduate credit are separate from the cost of taking the course. Reimbursements or withdrawals are not possible with this application process.

Please be aware of the following if you are planning to apply for Fitchburg State University (FSU) graduate credit:

  • All course or course part requirements must be completed before applying for graduate credit.
  • Wilson Certification students must also complete the additional discussion board questions specifically for the WRS Steps 1-3, WRS Steps 4-6, and WRS Steps 7-12 online courses. Please see detailed instructions within the Wilson online course.
  • You have 60 days after completing a course or course part to submit the application for credit.
  • FSU only processes application submissions between the 1st and 15th of each month.
    • Therefore, regardless of the actual date on which you complete the course, you must apply for credit during the designated application periods in one of the following two months.
    • NOTE: If your application is submitted after the 60-day application period has elapsed, you will need permission to apply from Fitchburg State University. They can be reached at 978-665-4196 or registrar@fitchburgstate.edu
    • If you wish to earn credits in a particular semester, keep in mind that credits will be earned for the semester in which the application form is processed. Grade reports and transcripts will reflect the following University course semesters, if received within the dates listed:
      • Fall Semester (Applications received between September 1st and December 31st)
      • Spring Semester (Applications received between January 1st and May 31st)
      • Summer Session (Applications received between June 1st and August 31st)
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After completing a course or course part, access the pertinent application for credit form from the Fitchburg State University website. If you have previously processed an application form, you may instead access this link.

Students can view their grades online through Fitchburg State University’s Student Self Service site. Visit homepage (fitchburgstate.edu) and click “Enter Secure Area.” If you need assistance logging in, please contact the Registrar’s Office at Fitchburg State University at 978.665.4196.