Master of Education Concentration in Elementary Education Specialization in Initial Licensure
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a Concentration in Elementary Education and Specialization in Initial Licensure prepares students to meet the academic Subject Matter Knowledge requirements, social, and emotional needs of Grades 1-6 students. Our program enhances our students' ability to meet the Professional Standards for Teachers, interact effectively with the complexities of schooling, respond to developmental differences in learners, employ various materials and instructional methods, and be inclusive, effective, and innovative leaders in Grades 1-6 settings.
Admission Requirements
The applicant must:
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have a minimum undergraduate quality point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Submit evidence of passing scores in the Communication and Literacy Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Program Requirements
The Program requires successful completion of twelve (12) courses, including practicum and Field Experiences. A professional portfolio must be completed and presented prior to the required oral comprehensive examination as part of the degree program. The oral comprehensive exam is taken during the student’s final semester of study in the degree program (including practicum) or the semester immediately following the final semester in which all coursework has been completed.
Prerequisite: Passing scores in the Communication and Literacy Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Education Core Courses (5)
- EDIL 910 Education Foundations
- EDIL 920 Learning and Human Development
- EDUC 970 Research and Evaluation
- STEM 962 A World Connected: Interdependence and System in Science
- TESL 910 Sheltered English Immersion
Curriculum Specific Courses (5):
- ELED 921 Foundations of Literacy Development and Assessment Practices in Grades 1-6 with Field Experience I
- ELED 931 Social and Emotional Learning and Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities in Grades 1-6 with Field Experience I
- ELED 942 English Language Arts, Art, Social Studies, and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Grades 1-6 with Field Experience II
- ELED 953M Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Practices Teaching Mathematics in Grades 1-6 with Field Experience III
- ELED 953S Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Practices in Teaching Science in Grades 1-6 with Field Experience III
Professional Practicum (2):
- ELED 980A Elementary Education Professional Practicum A
- ELED 980B Elementary Education Professional Practicum B
Effective as of the 2022-2023 Graduate Catalog