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Master of Education

Master of Education


IN THIS SECTION
  • Education (4+ Initial License)
    • 4+ Initial License in English as a Second Language
  • Education — Moderate Disabilities (Non-Licensure)
    • Master of Education — Moderate Disabilities (Non-Licensure)
  • Educational Leadership and Administration (Online)
    • Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Early Childhood Education
    • Early Childhood Education Major
  • Early Childhood Education (Online)
    • Online Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Education and Care
    • Early Education and Care Program
  • Education
    • Education Studies Major
    • Education Studies Minor
    • Master of Education
  • Education — Moderate Disabilities
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher Licensure — Moderate Disabilities
    • Master of Education — Moderate Disabilities
  • Education — Moderate Disabilities (Online)
    • Online Master of Education — Moderate Disabilities
  • Education — Reading
    • Master of Education — Reading
  • Education in English as a Second Language
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher Licensure in English as a Second Language (Pre-K-6 and 5-12)
    • Master of Education in English as a Second Language
  • Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction
    • Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education Specialist in School Psychology
    • Education Specialist in School Psychology
    • Education Specialist in School Psychology
  • Education Specialist in Secondary Education
    • Education Specialist in Secondary Education
  • Elementary Education
    • Elementary Education Major
  • Elementary Education (Online)
    • Online Master of Education in Elementary Education
  • Master of Education in Secondary Education
    • Master of Education in Secondary Education
  • Middle School Education
    • 4+ Initial License in Middle School Education
    • Middle School Education Minor
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher License in Middle or Secondary Education
    • 4+ Initial License and MEd in Middle School Education
  • Reading Specialist
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Initial Teacher License for Reading Specialist
  • School Leadership and Administration
    • Master of Education in School Leadership and Administration
  • Secondary School Education
    • 4+ Initial License in Secondary School Education
    • Secondary School Education Minor
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher License in Middle or Secondary Education
    • 4+ Initial License and M.Ed. in Secondary School Education

Be the teacher you want to be.

The Master of Education program at Worcester State University is designed for US and international students with diverse academic backgrounds who are pursuing careers in education but are not seeking licensure in Massachusetts as public school teachers. The program focuses on curriculum studies and your professional interests through a variety of electives in content or pedagogy.

This program offers you the flexibility to design your own personalized course of study that meets your unique needs and goals. What’s more, you will be able to advance your career at your own pace: You can complete the program as a part-time student, taking 1 or 2 courses a semester, or as a full-time student, with the option to complete your master’s degree in 1 year. Courses are offered in a range of formats, including in person, online, and hybrid (a mixture of both). You will also conduct research on a topic of interest to you, creating the proposal yourself and carrying out the project under the guidance of a faculty member.

Graduates of our program go on to rewarding teaching and leadership positions in private, public, and international schools. While many pursue careers in K-12 teaching, administration, and finance, others find success in higher education as well as in training, program administration, and supervision.

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Program of Study

All students in the MEd in Education program take 3 required core courses: Advanced Foundations in Education at the beginning of their program and Research in Education and Thesis Seminar in their final 2 semesters. Students work closely with the program coordinator to select electives in each of the 5 required areas—curriculum development, diversity, assessment, educational technology, and leadership/administration—as well as their open electives, which can be in education or another discipline. Students may complete the 36 credit minimum MEd in Education program with part-time or full-time status.

Admissions Requirements

In addition, applicants for this program must provide the following:

  • Proof of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution of higher education
  • Completed graduate application, including fee and essay
  • Official transcripts (Official Course-by-Course transcript evaluation required for all college level courses taken outside of the United States.)
  • Two current letters of recommendation (Less than 6 months old)
  • Results of an English proficiency assessment, if applicable
  • GREs are required, but are waived with passing scores on MTEL, possession of a Massachusetts initial or professional teaching license, or an earned master’s degree

Explore sample courses in the Master of Education

ED-981 Advanced Foundations of Education

The course explores historical, philosophical, psychological, legal, and cultural foundations for education and school practices.
3 credits

ED-982 Research in Education

The course examines different research methods and designs, including writing hypothesis, reviewing literature, gathering data, and preparing research proposals.
3 credits

ED-994 Thesis Seminar

Students work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement, and evaluate a formal study that seeks to investigate a significant issue, professional and content related in secondary school education.
3 credits

ED-965 Principles of Curriculum Development

The course focuses on aspects of curriculum development, society, culture, learning theories, taxonomies of educational objectives, structure, hierarchy, balance, politics, strategy for change.
3 credits

ED-969 Teaching to Diversity: Methods and Materials (Middle School)

The course explores appropriate instructional strategies and school practices that promote equity pedagogy in middle school classes.
3 to 4 credits

ED-975 Assessment, Differentiation, and Data Analysis in Secondary Schools

This course is designed to give high school teachers the ability to plan and implement overall assessment strategies appropriate for secondary school grades including formative, summative, performance-based, differentiated, and self-assessment strategies.
3 credits

ED-979 Technology and Literacy in the Classroom

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, and family-school engagement.
3 credits

EA-912 Introduction to Educational Leadership

This course introduces students to best practices and standards for school administrators and the theoretical underpinnings of educational leadership/administration.
3 credits

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