Master of Education in Elementary Education Online
Enhance your effectiveness in teaching grades 1-6.
Program Overview
Get to know Worcester State's online master's in elementary education
The Master of Education in Elementary Education online program at Worcester State University is designed to enhance your ability to meet the needs of students in grades 1-6.
Through our coursework, you will broaden your understanding of educational theories and research as they apply to instructional practice and policy. While completing this program, you will learn from experienced faculty practitioners, gain practical applications, and create a portfolio of work to demonstrate your proficiencies.
This online master's in elementary education from Worcester State University is designed for working professionals, with 100% online coursework and pay-by-the-course tuition. While this program does not lead to initial licensure, with an initial license in Massachusetts, you may use this degree to self-petition for professional licensure in Massachusetts. Neither a teaching degree nor teaching experience is required if you are not planning to petition for licensure. Students entering this program, however, should have some work experience in formal or informal learning environments.
"[The] more research I do, the more excited I get. … You have the tools, ability and knowledge to support what you're thinking, which has been a confidence boost.”
-Sabrina Cox
Worcester State online class of 2023
Worcester State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
In this M.Ed. in Elementary Education online program, you will learn how to:
- Develop and implement a plan of action related to a problem of practice by engaging in the action research process
- Provide high-quality instruction to young students related to the relevant state standards in major subject areas (math, English language arts, social studies, and science) through the use of research-based and effective-teaching methods, valid assessments, and analysis of assessment data
- Maintain high expectations for all students and establish a classroom where all students are able to access the curriculum
- Ensure that students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, needs, interests, identities, native languages, English language proficiency, strengths, and challenges are valued and respected
- Establish effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning and growth
- Use appropriate technology and related instructional methods to help students become capable technology users and to enhance student learning in all areas of the curriculum
- Collaborate with colleagues using high ethical standards to make continuous improvements to their teaching practice
- Develop and implement a plan of action related to a problem of practice by engaging in the action research process
- Provide high-quality instruction to young students related to the relevant state standards in major subject areas (math, English language arts, social studies, and science) through the use of research-based and effective-teaching methods, valid assessments, and analysis of assessment data
- Maintain high expectations for all students and establish a classroom where all students are able to access the curriculum
- Ensure that students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, needs, interests, identities, native languages, English language proficiency, strengths, and challenges are valued and respected
- Establish effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning and growth
- Use appropriate technology and related instructional methods to help students become capable technology users and to enhance student learning in all areas of the curriculum
- Collaborate with colleagues using high ethical standards to make continuous improvements to their teaching practice
Elementary education career outcomes:
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Private School Teacher
- Education Researcher
- Elementary Instruction Specialist
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Private School Teacher
- Education Researcher
- Elementary Instruction Specialist
In this M.Ed. in Elementary Education online program, you will learn how to:
- Develop and implement a plan of action related to a problem of practice by engaging in the action research process
- Provide high-quality instruction to young students related to the relevant state standards in major subject areas (math, English language arts, social studies, and science) through the use of research-based and effective-teaching methods, valid assessments, and analysis of assessment data
- Maintain high expectations for all students and establish a classroom where all students are able to access the curriculum
- Ensure that students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, needs, interests, identities, native languages, English language proficiency, strengths, and challenges are valued and respected
- Establish effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning and growth
- Use appropriate technology and related instructional methods to help students become capable technology users and to enhance student learning in all areas of the curriculum
- Collaborate with colleagues using high ethical standards to make continuous improvements to their teaching practice
- Develop and implement a plan of action related to a problem of practice by engaging in the action research process
- Provide high-quality instruction to young students related to the relevant state standards in major subject areas (math, English language arts, social studies, and science) through the use of research-based and effective-teaching methods, valid assessments, and analysis of assessment data
- Maintain high expectations for all students and establish a classroom where all students are able to access the curriculum
- Ensure that students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, needs, interests, identities, native languages, English language proficiency, strengths, and challenges are valued and respected
- Establish effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning and growth
- Use appropriate technology and related instructional methods to help students become capable technology users and to enhance student learning in all areas of the curriculum
- Collaborate with colleagues using high ethical standards to make continuous improvements to their teaching practice
Elementary education career outcomes:
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Private School Teacher
- Education Researcher
- Elementary Instruction Specialist
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Private School Teacher
- Education Researcher
- Elementary Instruction Specialist
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Tuition
Find out how and when to pay
Worcester State tuition is extremely affordable. Plus, you can pay by the course—making it easy to budget. Worcester State is committed to offering a high-quality education that is accessible to students at all levels of financial need.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Elementary Education | $409 | $13,906 |
Additional Fees
Application: $50
*Tuition and fees as of Fall 2024. Worcester State reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Accelerated online programs are not eligible for tuition remission benefits, waivers and vouchers.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office at Worcester State is here to assist you with the guidelines and process of financing your education. We will work with you to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your financial aid options while attending Worcester State.
Worcester State online programs are eligible for financial aid, which is available for those who apply and qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Worcester State's Federal School Code is 002190.
Contact the financial aid office at:
Financial Aid Office
Shaughnessy Administration Building
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150
508-929-8056
508-929-8194 (fax)
[email protected]
Calendar
Milestones to guide your student journey
It's always a good time to earn your degree from Worcester State University online. We offer six start dates during the year so you can begin your program when it's most convenient. Check out the chart below for important dates.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Document Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/27/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/22/25 | 1/17/25 | 1/22/25 | 3/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/24/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/19/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/19/25 | 5/11/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/18/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/14/25 | 7/6/25 |
| Summer 2 | 7/14/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/9/25 | 7/4/25 | 7/9/25 | 8/31/25 |
Admissions
View requirements for this elementary education graduate degree
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree at Worcester State! Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Some work experience in formal or informal learning environments (submit two academic or professional references)
- If applicants do not have an undergraduate degree or minor in Education, it is recommended that students have the following coursework completed on the undergraduate level:
- a course in Child Growth and Development (or a CLEP Human Growth and Development score of 50 or higher)
- a Curriculum course in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Childhood
- Education course in Reading Foundations
Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Mailing Address:
Graduate Admissions Office
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Read about the online master’s of elementary education courses
For the Master of Education in Elementary Education online, you are required to take 12 courses for a total of 34 credit hours.
Course rotation:
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