Elementary Education, Specialization in Initial Licensure - M.ED.

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Master's
Elementary Education, Specialization in Initial Licensure - M.ED.

Discover the Path to Becoming an Exceptional Educator

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact in the classroom? Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a Concentration in Elementary Education and Specialization in Initial Licensure is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive as an educator for Grades 1-6. At Framingham State University, we understand the unique challenges and rewards of teaching, and our program is crafted to help you meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of your future students.

Our comprehensive curriculum prepares you to meet the Professional Standards for Teachers, engage with the complexities of modern schooling, and adapt to the diverse developmental differences in learners. You'll learn to employ a variety of instructional methods and materials, ensuring that you can create inclusive, effective, and innovative learning environments.

Choosing Framingham State means choosing a community dedicated to educational excellence and leadership. Join us and become part of a transformative journey that will empower you to inspire and lead in elementary education settings. With our M.Ed. program, you won't just be prepared to teach – you'll be prepared to make a difference. Plus, FSU offers competitive tuition rates, making it an affordable choice for aspiring educators.

Program & Admissions Requirements

Program & Admissions Requirements

  • Complete the online graduate admission application
  • Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA from a regionally accredited college/university and must submit all official college-level transcripts. Applicants who studies outside of the United State must submit official transcripts and a course-by-course evaluation for US equivalency. 
  • Two (2) recommendations must be submitted electronically through the Recommendation section of the application. One letter must be from an employer or supervisor, and the second letter 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; if a faculty recommendation is not possible, the second letter should be another professional recommendation.
  • 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.

Effective as of the 2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Meet The Program Coordinator

Photo of Wardell Powell, Ph.D.

Wardell Powell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Education Department and Coordinator and Advisor; Assistant Professor, M.Ed. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
508-626-8430
wpowell1@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall, Room 136

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