Become a Teacher Who Inspires Students to Learn
Prepare for the challenges of the 21st century classroom with this M.Ed. in Elementary Education degree program that incorporates a commitment to inclusive classrooms, differentiated instruction, and integrating theory and practice. Engage in ongoing professional development through coursework and field experience.
Challenging and engaging coursework includes a foundation in American schools, human development and learning, literacy and literature, content areas, classroom management, and more.
Key program information for M.Ed. in Elementary leading to Initial Licensure:
- 39 credits (12 courses, including a 6-credit practicum)
- May complete program on part-time or full-time basis
- Classes at Lesley’s Cambridge, MA, campus, or at selected off-campus sites in a weekend cohort model
- Prerequisite: undergraduate degree; a specified development and learning course or equivalent
Program of study and course descriptions for this program.
SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE
EEDUC 5146 Issues in American Schooling: Contemporary Challenges and Historical Contexts
The course examines diverse contemporary issues in American education through a combination of field-based experiences and investigation of the social and historical forces that shape the character of schooling in a democratic society. The course opens the dialogue about the nature of teaching and learning, and the design of educational programs in the context of societal, political, and economic structures as well as within the diverse cultural values of a pluralistic society.