Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to engage students with educational theory and hands-on application. Respect for the competence and curiosity of young children is at the heart of the program, along with a focus on developing curriculum that challenges children as unique individuals and stresses inclusive practices. Students will develop skills that prepare them to teach and learn with children in classroom context.

M.Ed. program leading to Initial Teacher License in Massachusetts

M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2)

M.Ed. in Early Childhood (PreK-2) with Add-License Preparation for English as a Second Language

M.Ed. programs leading to Professional Teacher License in Massachusetts

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts (PreK-2)

M.Ed. in Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education

Graduate Certificate

Innovative Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education

For current information on state testing requirements for Initial licensure programs, Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) test administration dates, and the Lesley University MTEL policy, see Lesley's Certification and Educator Licensure web page.