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Elementary Education Program (M.Ed.)

  • Program Overview

    M.Ed. in Elementary Education (36 credits)

    Get the preparation you need to be an instructional leader in your school through tailored coursework on child development, curriculum and instruction, assessment and planning, and the use of technology. Gain a data-based approach to teaching elementary school in Massachusetts.

    Utilizing the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks built on the Common Core and Next Generation Standards, you will learn how to support children’s academic, social, and emotional needs through evidence-based practice. Our programs also feature extensive field experience to help bridge the gap between research and practice.

    Upon graduation, you will be eligible to earn an initial license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Education (1-6).

    • 36-credit program
    • Coursework reflects current best practices with an interdisciplinary approach
    • Holistic view of serving children’s needs
    • Program fosters teacher growth
    • Quality practicum experiences in diverse school settings
    • Affordable pricing
    • Personal advising
    • Networking opportunities and job placement support

    elementary education
  • Curriculum

    Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 36

    Required Curriculum with MA Initial Licensure

    As regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the practicum requires 300 hours with a minimum of 100 hours of full responsibility in the role and grade level of the license sought.聽聽Students must聽have their practicum placement, supervising practitioner, and hours approved by 西瓜视频 staff before enrolling in the practicum course. Additional hours may be assigned at the discretion of the Dean, Director, Associate Director or Assistant Director.聽

    • EDN 500聽-聽Child and Adolescent Development (Cr: 3)
    • EDN 530聽-聽Sheltered English Immersion (Cr: 3)
      Or Elective (Cr. 3)
    • EDN 570聽-聽Classroom Management (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 500聽-聽Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 530聽-聽Humanities Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 550聽-聽Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Elementary Education (Pre-Practicum) (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 560聽-聽Practicum in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 565聽-聽Reflective Seminar in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 540聽-聽Early Childhood and Elementary STEM Methods (Cr: 3)
    • RDL 500聽-聽Early Literacy Development (Cr: 3)
    • RDL 510聽-聽Children's & Young Adult Literature (Cr: 3)
    • SPE 500聽-聽Teaching Students with Disabilities (Cr: 3)

    Electives - 12 Credits

    *Electives are chosen in consultation with the student's advisor

    • EDN 500聽-聽Child and Adolescent Development (Cr: 3)
    • EDN 570聽-聽Classroom Management (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 530聽-聽Humanities Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 540聽-聽Early Childhood and Elementary STEM Methods (Cr: 3)
    • RDL 500聽-聽Early Literacy Development (Cr: 3)
    • RDL 510聽-聽Children's & Young Adult Literature (Cr: 3)
    • SPE 500聽-聽Teaching Students with Disabilities (Cr: 3)
    • ELM 500聽-聽Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this聽program, students will:聽

    • Demonstrate subject matter expertise
    • Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments聽
    • Analyze student performance and growth data and to use this data to improve instruction and practice
    • Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
    • Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
    • Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.