MEd Elementary Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Collaborative Teacher Education Pathway (CTEP) Elementary Teacher Education M.Ed. is a 10-month full-time cohort programme for students with prerequisite coursework and educational experience who want a master's degree and Massachusetts licensure. It combines intensive academic study with supervised field experience.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies (TECS) | Duration: 10 months, full-time | Intake: Summer Session 2 start only (cohort); apply by January 2 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Summer: Social Studies Methods, Inclusive Classroom Application. Fall: Applied Child Development, Children and their Literacies, Promising Practices in School Mathematics, Integrated Methods Seminar and a 175-hour Pre-Practicum. Spring: Sheltered English Immersion, Science Education in Elementary School, Advanced Integrated Methods Seminar and a 375-hour Practicum.

Career pathways

Massachusetts elementary teacher licensure.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; prerequisites include Math 113 and 114, EDUC 325, 461, 482E, 463, Human Development 270 and one social-justice course; experience with children in educational settings; completed or planned bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst. GRE not required. Materials: Graduate School application, official transcripts, personal statement, resume/CV, two letters of recommendation. Applications accepted only for Summer Session 2, due January 2. MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills pass is recommended.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer Session 2 start only (cohort); apply by January 2

Duration: 10 months, full-time

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