Overview

This Elementary Education program at Lesley University provides participants with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and supports needed to become effective, licensed teachers in 21st century schools. It incorporates Lesley's commitment to culturally responsive teaching, equity, the arts, inclusive classrooms, differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary teaching, a focus on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and the integration of theory with practice.

Key Features

Candidates build deep relationships with schools as they practice teaching in a variety of settings through coursework, pre-practicum experience, and practicum. Candidates are eligible to apply for paid, year-long school-based internships. Appropriate for students with undergraduate degrees who wish to become teachers of children in grades 1-6.

The pathway to licensure is fully supported through ongoing advising, and a wide range of content and state testing supports. If candidates choose to continue their studies, some courses within the program can count toward additional and/or Professional licenses.

At the end of your program, you’ll be prepared for a rewarding career in the 21st century elementary classroom. In fact, employers in Massachusetts prefer to hire Lesley graduates, saying that they are best prepared to enter the classroom on day one.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culturally Responsive Pedagogies: Equity & Agency

Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Elementary Literacy: Purposeful Language Arts Instruction

Child and Adolescent Development

Integrating Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree is required

Official Transcript

Letters of Recommendation

Written Personal Statement

Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Licensure

Standardized Test Scores

International students pursuing graduate degrees must complete additional application requirements, including notarized translation of transcripts, foreign academic credentials evaluation, and proof of English language proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

35000 USD / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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