Broaden Your Academic Scope
Experienced educators can benefit from this Master of Education (M.Ed.) program leading to Professional licensure that explores current issues in Elementary Education. In-depth courses focus on:
- Current issues in educational practice and policy
- Curriculum theory and development
- Practical and applied action research
- Equity in education
Content area and specialization courses are chosen with approval of an advisor. Content areas include English, science, history, political science/philosophy, or mathematics. Specializations include English as a Second Language, mathematics, or literacy.
Key program information for M.Ed. in Elementary Education Generalist:
- 33 credits (11 courses, including 3 content area electives and 3 specialization courses)
- May complete program on part-time or full-time basis
- Classes at Lesley’s Cambridge, MA, campus
- Prerequisite: undergraduate degree and MA Initial license in Elementary Education (1-6) or signed non-licensure agreement.
- Approved by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
View the program of study and course descriptions for the M.Ed. in Elementary Education Generalist.
SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE
EEDUC 7111 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction: Assumptions, Relationships, and Design
Students work with several models and frameworks of curriculum development and their application to systems, classroom curriculum and instruction, and assessment. Models include standards-driven, integrated curriculum, portfolio, and performance assessment. Brain-based research and its impact on curriculum development and instruction are analyzed.