Elementary Education

Elementary Education
Master's Degree Programs
Initial and Professional Licensure Programs

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The Elementary Education programs at Lesley University prepare teacher candidates to be competent generalists who are able to meet the needs of the diverse student population in an elementary school classroom. The programs emphasize attention to the child as an individual, inclusive education, linguistic/cultural diversity, inquiry, technology, and the place of assessment in the education process. Program types include Master's Degree (non-licensure), Master's Degrees leading to to Initial Licensure, and Master's Degrees leading to Professional Licensure. Students with Master's degrees may also choose the 12-credit option for professional licensure. Programs are offered on and off campus, as well as through the Collaborative Internship Programs, which offers a 14-month, field-based Master's program leading to Initial licensure. Lesley also offers a Bachelor's degree with a minor leading to Initial licensure in Elementary Education.

The major goals of the programs are:

  • to educate reflective practitioners who continuously develop and refine their practice
  • to model best practices in pedagogy in response to the needs of each learner
  • to prepare and endorse knowledgeable teacher candidates for licensure

The programs draw on faculty who are immersed in elementary school classroom settings as administrators, math or literacy coaches, teachers, or consultants. Faculty members remain current in their academic areas and are involved in scholarly writing, professional presentations, or district professional development plans.

The following programs are available:

MASTER'S DEGREE (Off-Campus Non-Licensure Program)

MASTER'S DEGREE LEADING TO INITIAL LICENSURE

NON-DEGREE: INITIAL LICENSURE ONLY

MASTER'S DEGREE LEADING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

TWELVE-CREDIT OPTION FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

For those who already hold Master's degrees, 12 credits of graduate coursework in the subject matter knowledge of the Initial license can be used to meet part of the requirements for the Professional license in that field. This is an individual option listed in the Massachusetts state regulations and not an approved program. Those interested in taking advantage of this option should consult with an Assistant Director of Academic Advising in the School of Education before enrolling in courses.

Bachelor's Degree leading to Initial Licensure
updated 09/06/11 | 01:58 PM