Master of Education in Elementary Education Online

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Program Overview

Get to know Worcester State's online master's in elementary education

$12,410 Tuition
As few as 14 months Program Duration
34 Credit Hours

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.

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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
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

Elementary education career outcomes:

  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Private School Teacher
  • Education Researcher
  • Elementary Instruction Specialist
Elementary education career outcomes:+

  • 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
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

Elementary education career outcomes:

  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Private School Teacher
  • Education Researcher
  • Elementary Instruction Specialist
Elementary education career outcomes:+

  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Private School Teacher
  • Education Researcher
  • Elementary Instruction Specialist
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Tuition

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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.

$365 Per Credit Hour
$12,410* Tuition
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Program Per Credit Hour Per Program
M.Ed. in Elementary Education $365 $12,410

Additional Fees

Application: $50

*Worcester State reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Accelerated online programs are not eligible for tuition remission benefits.

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
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Office 150
508-929-8056
508-929-8194 (fax)
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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:
1/5/24 Next Application Due Date
1/22/24 Next Class Start Date

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SessionStart DateApplication DeadlineRegistration DeadlineDocument DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Fall 210/30/2310/13/2310/25/2310/20/2310/25/2312/17/23
Spring I1/22/241/5/241/17/241/12/241/17/243/10/24
Spring 23/18/243/1/243/13/243/8/243/13/245/5/24
Summer 15/13/244/26/245/8/245/3/245/8/246/30/24
Summer 27/8/246/21/247/3/246/28/247/3/248/25/24
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Admissions

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The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree at Worcester State! Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

Work Experience in Formal or Informal Learning Environments
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution
Minimum 2.75 GPA
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  • 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 our Master of Education in Elementary Education degree plan

For the Master of Education in Elementary Education online, you are required to take 12 courses for a total of 34 credit hours.

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Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course explores historical, philosophical, psychological, legal, and cultural foundations for education and school practices.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course examines different research methods and designs, including writing hypothesis, reviewing literature, gathering data and preparing research proposals.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course focuses on educational issues. Students will conduct a formal study that seeks to investigate teaching and learning in the student's content strand of concentration.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course examines the key components of balanced literacy in the K-8 school classrooms with a focus on the integration of educational technology as a tool for instruction, student centered learning, assessment, as well as family-school engagement.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course presents meaningful theory and related teaching strategies to aid pupils in reading and learning from their content area textbooks.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses the learning and behavior needs of special learners and helps teachers to develop strategies and techniques that can be used to improve knowledge and skills of all students in inclusive settings. Managing classroom behavior to enhance teaching and learning will be a focus in this course.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course presents mathematical concepts, methods and materials to facilitate learning. Emphasis is also placed on supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities learn and understand mathematic contents.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course gives current teachers the opportunity to reflect on the rewards and challenges of teaching social studies in elementary/early childhood classrooms.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course gives current teachers the opportunity to reflect on the rewards and challenges of teaching science in elementary and early childhood classrooms.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course addresses advanced study of how differences in home experience, background knowledge and language proficiency impact school experience. Considers services provided by state and local agencies.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course focuses on research and evaluation methods and designs; includes gathering and analyzing data, writing research, and making evaluation reports.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 1
(Note: This course is to be taken last in the M.Ed. in Elementary Education and M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education programs) The course documents the student's learning and provides a basis for evaluation of student's performance and mastery of the certification standards. (All required certification courses/mastery of program standards must be completed.) Prerequisites: ED 981 and ED 982.

Course rotation:

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