Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood and Creative Arts in Learning

Leading to Initial Teacher License—Massachusetts Only

Bring the creative arts with you to your PreK-2 classroom.

Expand the Creative and Intellectual Abilities of PreK-2 Learners.

This arts-rich Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is responsive to the unique needs of young children, and teaches students how to honor cultural, linguistic, economic, and social diversity, as well as different learning styles. Become empowered to bring out the creative and intellectual abilities of all PreK-2 learners—and yourself—and learn how the arts can effect positive student achievement.

Your coursework will give you a foundation in arts education and arts and human development, as well as in early childhood content areas, assessment, and special needs.

Program of study and course descriptions for the Early Childhood and Creative Arts in Learning program.

Key program information for M.Ed. in Early Childhood and Creative Arts in Learning:

Program consists of 42 credits (13 courses, including 1 arts elective and a 6-credit practicum). Some courses include field-based assignments.
Program completion: may complete program on a part-time or full-time basis; full time students can complete in a minimum of four semesters.
Classes are held at Lesley's Cambridge, MA campus
Program prerequisite: undergraduate degree
Program approved for Massachusetts Initial licensure in Early Childhood (PreK-2) by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE

EARED 6110 Arts and Education: History and Philosophy

Considers the history and philosophy of American education with special emphasis on the arts and their place in education. The approach includes using both mainstream sources and those (especially biographical narratives) from minority groups (African-American, Asian-American, Native American, Latino, religious minorities, and recent immigrants). How the arts emerge from various racial and cultural communities and how schools, communities, and the arts can come together in the education enterprise are examined.