Education (M.Ed.) Degree Options (Master of Education)

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The following programs lead to Massachusetts Educator Licensure: All licensure programs have non-degree, accelerated options available for students possessing a master’s degree

School Administrative Leadership
Elementary Education
Early Childhood
Reading and Literacy
Special Education (PreK-8) (Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities)
Special Education (5-12) (Within the Special Education licensure programs, options are available for study in Applied Behavior Analysis)
Secondary Education (5-8, 8-12)

The following programs DO NOT lead to Massachusetts Educator Licensure:

Applied Behavior Analysis
Autism
Athletic Administration
Higher Education Leadership
Integrative Learning
Montessori Integrative Learning
International Education
International Education Administration
International Education Curriculum Development and Supervision
International Educatoin: Teaching ESL
International Education: Educational Technology
Organizational Management
Social/Emotional Development (Certificate)

Transfer of Credits for M.Ed. Programs

At the time of matriculation, students may request transfer of not more than six graduate credits completed at other accredited institutions. Only courses relevant to the program of study in which a student has received a grade of “B” or better will be accepted. Courses completed more than five years prior to the student’s acceptance into his or her present program will not be considered for transfer credit.