Elementary Education - M.Ed

Concentration

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Master's
Elementary Education - M.Ed

Inspire the Next Generation with a Master of Education in Elementary Education

Are you ready to elevate your teaching career and make a lasting impact on young minds? Framingham State University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in Elementary Education is designed for dedicated educators like you who hold a Massachusetts Elementary 1-6 Initial License and are eager to advance to a Professional License. At Framingham State, we empower you with cutting-edge content knowledge and innovative teaching strategies tailored for today's dynamic elementary classrooms.

Join a vibrant community of passionate educators and benefit from our expert faculty, hands-on learning experiences, and supportive environment. Our program is not just about earning a degree; it's about transforming your teaching practice and shaping the future of education. Discover the value of investing in your professional growth and make FSU the foundation of your journey toward becoming an exemplary educator.

Program & Admissions Requirements

Program & Admissions Requirements

The degree requires the successful completion of ten (10) courses, which are divided into four (4) core courses, four (4) content courses, two (2) curriculum-specific courses, and an oral comprehensive examination. The professional portfolio, based upon the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge requirements, must be completed and submitted to the M.Ed. Elementary Education advisor at least one week prior to the oral comprehensive examination. The examination is taken in the last semester of study.

*This may be waived for candidates who meet the proficiency requirements upon admission.

  • Four (4) elective graduate content courses approved by the program advisor.  Choose from the following academic disciplines: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Earth System Science, English, English as a Second Language, World Languages, Geography, History, Literacy, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, or any courses offered under the area of STEM.
  • Complete the online graduate admission application
  • Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Teach or assist in a Massachusetts public school grade 1-6 general education classroom
  • Have a minimum undergraduate quality point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
  • Provide two letters of recommendation submitted on the Framingham State University Letter of Recommendation form and sent directly to the University’s Graduate Admissions office by the recommender. One letter must be from an employer or supervisor, and the other must be from a faculty member who has taught the candidate at the collegiate level if the candidate attended classes in the last five years;
  • Submit a typed, 300-word personal statement discussing their motivation for seeking a master’s degree in view of prior formal education, current job responsibilities, and career plans.

Meet the Program Coordinator

Sandra Shaw

Sandra Shaw, M.Ed.

Director, Education Placement and Licensure, Education Department
508-626-4573
sshaw1@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall, Room 125

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