Master of Education (M.Ed.) in
Elementary Education
Program Highlights & Benefits
Online or Hyflex format
Eight-week courses
Earn your initial license in Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
Cohort-Based Learning
For:
The M.Ed. in Elementary Education concentration prepares candidates to be elementary teachers, and leads to an initial DESE teaching license for grades 1–6. This is an ideal degree for:
- Recent graduates interested in pursuing a teaching career with a supportive pathway to licensure. Past students in our program have come from a variety of academic backgrounds including psychology, sociology, English, history, early childhood education, special education, communication, and more!
- Paraprofessionals and classroom aides who want to further their learning or transition into full-time teaching roles.
- Career changers seeking meaningful work as a classroom teacher.
- Individuals with a passion for education looking for a hands-on program to gain the skills and credentials needed to teach in a Massachusetts elementary school.
What You’ll Learn:
The Master’s in Elementary Education consists of 34 credits. The curriculum is approved by DESE and results in initial licensure in Elementary Education (grades 1-6). Through this program, students also meet the SEI endorsement required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Coursework is not approved by DESE to move individuals with initial licenses to professional licenses. Courses are taken in a structured sequence and thoughtfully designed to build knowledge and confidence.
In addition to hands-on, experiential teaching in a classroom, you’ll explore key concepts of effective educational practice, including literacy, curriculum development and lesson planning, classroom management, working with children with disabilities, and strategies for adapting and differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
How You’ll Learn:
As you complete your coursework, you will benefit from our cohort-based learning community that models the team-oriented educational workplace. Students join the cohort when it starts and proceed through the program together. Cohorts allow students to get to know each other well, to support each other in the program, and to begin to develop a professional network that will last well beyond the end of the program.
Flexible Schedule – Hyflex Learning
Introducing Hyflex – A schedule that provides you remote learning by choice, allowing you to balance life’s responsibilities while pursuing your graduate degree. You choose how to attend lectures: in-person or remotely through ZOOM. Hyflex learning offers flexibility while keeping you connected with your professors and peers.
Career Outcomes:
The M.Ed. in Elementary Education concentration prepares candidates to be elementary teachers, and leads to an initial DESE teaching license for grades 1–6.
Primary program goals:
- Excellent educational professionals – To prepare skilled, knowledgeable educators with the creativity to instigate change, the caring to advocate for children and adult learners, and the skill and knowledge to advance learning and growth for all students.
- Thoughtful, analytical, and effective leaders – To develop education leaders with the skepticism, critical analysis, and synthesis ability, contextual knowledge and communication skills to identify problems, craft solutions, and lead efforts towards positive change.
- Meet and/or exceed all applicable Department of Education standards – To align all course objectives with applicable DESE standards to ensure that the College’s programs meet or exceed all state expectations in its licensure programs.
Degree Requirements:
| Course | Title | Hours |
| MED 6110 | Children, Society and Education | 3 |
| MED 6710 | Learning, Diversity and the Fundamentals of Teaching | 3 |
| MED 6040 | Foundations of Literacy for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| MED 6720 | Inquiry-Based Instruction | 3 |
| MED 6440 | Teaching Exceptional Children | 3 |
| MED 6360 | Equitable Literacy Practices | 3 |
| MED 6555 | Math Applications | 3 |
| MED 6450 | Strategies for Classroom Management and Pre-Practicum | 3 |
| MED 6730 | Classroom Based Assessment | 3 |
| MED 6015 | Sheltered English Immersion | 3 |
| MED 6210 | Field Experience Practicum | 1 |
| MED 6910 | Collaborative Teaching and Learning Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Please Note:
This is not an official course schedule. Program and course requirements are subject to change to comply with College and DESE requirements and policies.
