Overview

Courses include an introduction to a developmental perspective on education, research and current understandings about the methods of teaching specific fields of knowledge, classroom management, inclusive practices for meeting the needs of students with disabilities, and instruction of content for English Language Learners.

The capstone of the program for the Initial Licensure is the supervised practicum and accompanying portfolio. Candidates demonstrate readiness for the initial elementary licensure by a passing score on the MA CAP (Candidate Assessment of Performance).

Choose Your Track

Students can choose to complete our campus Elementary Education program where students take 2-3 courses a semester and complete their pre-practicum in their penultimate semester and their practicum in their final semester. This program takes 2-3 years to complete depending on how many course students complete each semester.

Students can also choose to participate in the Teach Next Year (TNY) pathway. The TNY pathway seeks individuals committed to making a positive impact on students’ success in urban and high need schools. TNY is an intensive site-based program that takes approximately 12 months. As it is a cohort model, TNY only accepts applications for summer.

Why Apply to UMass Boston's Elementary Education MEd Program?

This University of Massachusetts Boston program offers opportunities for students to learn about elementary pedagogy and content across the curriculum areas. Through working with dedicated faculty to develop teaching skills, action research skills, and knowledge of child development, our graduates are prepared to work in urban, diverse, and inclusive settings and serve children and their families as soon as they graduate.

Programme Structure

Courses structure:

High School Biology for Urban Teachers
Special Topics
Creating Effective Learning Environments
Sociocultural Foundations of Education
Internet Application for Educators
Coding for Non-Coders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 291 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA
Bachelor's Degree
Online Application and Fee
Official Transcripts
Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Statement of purpose; transcripts; résumé

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Tuition Fee

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International

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

14886 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7443 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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