M.Ed. in Elementary Education (1-6)
This program of study is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Initial Teacher License in Elementary (1-6) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This program 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 Common Core Standards, and the integration of theory with practice. 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.
For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.
Program of Study
| EECLD 6001 | Culturally Responsive Pedagogies: Equity & Agency | 3 |
| EECLD 6115 | Sheltered English Instruction PreK-12 | 3 |
| EEDUC 5102 | Teaching Elementary School Mathematics | 3 |
| EEDUC 5121 | Elementary Literacy: Purposeful Language Arts Instruction | 3 |
| EEDUC 5122 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EEDUC 5135 | STEAM in the Elementary School: Thinking with Evidence | 3 |
| EEDUC 5136 | Integrating Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 5400 | Literacy Essentials for Every Educator | 3 |
| EEDUC 6310 | Design for Learning: Inquiry, Equity & Inclusivity | 3 |
| EEDUC 7733 | Seminar and Practicum for Educator Initial Licensure | 6 |
| EINSE 5037 | Strategies for Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
The content from EECLD 6115 may be waived with documented state approved Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, and another course can be selected with advisor approval.
Practicum prerequisites: Completion of a 100 hour pre-practicum experience and all practicum documentation (including applicable MTEL score reports); practicum application submitted by April 1 for Fall or November 1 for Spring; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; completion of all pre-practicum courses with no outstanding incomplete or failing grades. This full time, semester-long experience requires an accompanying seminar course and includes a field experience fee and 6 credits of tuition. Field Placement Office must approve all practicum placements.