Enhance your effectiveness in teaching grades 1-6.
Program Overview
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.
Worcester State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Worcester State University offers a variety of quality education degree programs online. Explore all our online education programs.
Tuition
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 |
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M.Ed. in Elementary Education | $365 | $12,410 |
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.
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
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.
Session | Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Document Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
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Fall 2 | 10/30/23 | 10/13/23 | 10/25/23 | 10/20/23 | 10/25/23 | 12/17/23 |
Spring I | 1/22/24 | 1/5/24 | 1/17/24 | 1/12/24 | 1/17/24 | 3/10/24 |
Spring 2 | 3/18/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/8/24 | 3/13/24 | 5/5/24 |
Summer 1 | 5/13/24 | 4/26/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/3/24 | 5/8/24 | 6/30/24 |
Summer 2 | 7/8/24 | 6/21/24 | 7/3/24 | 6/28/24 | 7/3/24 | 8/25/24 |
Admissions
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree at Worcester State! Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
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
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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Please note: Completion of a fully online graduate program at Worcester State University does not meet any state requirements for licensure in education or nursing. The Master of Education program does not provide for the endorsement of any type of initial or professional license in the state of Massachusetts or any other state; however, the successful completion of a fully online graduate program may prepare students to self-petition for licensure in their home states depending on their home states' licensure requirements.
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*The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations for four academic years. If you do not meet the requirements of your service obligation, the grant will turn into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with all accrued interest from the date of disbursement. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/teach contact the Worcester State University Financial Aid Office.
By submitting this form, I am providing my digital signature agreeing that Worcester State University may email me or contact me regarding educational services by telephone and/or text message utilizing automated technology or a pre-recorded message at the telephone number(s) provided above. I understand this consent is not a condition to attend Worcester State or to purchase any other goods or services.