master of education degree
leading to initial teacher license IN
elementary EDUCATION (1-6)

This initial licensure program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than education who wish to become teachers of children in grades 1-6. It consists of a core of courses, as well as field experiences and a full-semester practicum experience in which theory is applied to the classroom. Students may pursue the program on a full- or part-time basis, and may choose to take classes on Lesley's Cambridge campus or at one of our selected off-campus sites throughout Massachusetts. For a list of sites, click here.

For a printable PDF of the MA program of study, click here.

*Must be completed prior to the practicum
**Must be completed prior to the practicum and include field-based courses

Lesley University reserves the right to unilaterally add, withdraw, or revise any course offering in the above-mentioned program of study, including policies, provisions, requirements, and fees.

Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability in its education programs, employment. or in admissions to, access to, or treatment in its programs or activities.