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Graduate School of Education

Teaching & Learning M.Ed.

Initial teacher licensure in Massachusetts with a full-year residency in a partner school.

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Credential
M.Ed.
Duration
2 years
Credits
33
Format
Evening & weekend
Tuition
$980 /credit
Next start
Jan 19, 2027
Apply by
Dec 1, 2026

Program overview

What this program is about

The M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning leads to initial licensure in elementary, middle or high school subjects. Coursework is online so you can complete a full-year paid residency in a partner district.

Mentor teachers and Campora faculty coach you through every unit you plan and teach.

Learning by doing

Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Online students complete their projects with partner organizations near where they live.

  • 97%employed or in grad school within six months
  • $62,000median starting salary
  • 18students in an average class

What you will learn

  • Plan standards-based curriculum
  • Teach diverse and multilingual learners
  • Use assessment to guide instruction
  • Build inclusive classroom communities
  • Earn Massachusetts initial licensure

Curriculum

Your courses, term by term

33 credits across 4 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.

Term 1 · Spring 9 credits
CodeCourseCredits
EDU 101Learning and Development3
EDU 111Curriculum Design3
EDU 121Teaching Multilingual Learners3
Term 2 · Summer 9 credits
CodeCourseCredits
EDU 201Inclusive Education3
EDU 211Assessment for Learning3
EDU 221Literacy Across the Curriculum3
Term 3 · Fall 9 credits
CodeCourseCredits
EDU 301Teaching Residency I3
EDU 311Teaching Residency II3
EDU 321Practitioner Research3
Term 4 · Spring 6 credits
CodeCourseCredits
EDU 401Licensure Seminar3
EDU 5xxElective3

Concentrations

Shape the degree around your interests

  • 01

    Elementary Education

    Grades 1–6.

  • 02

    Secondary Education

    Math, science, English or history, grades 8–12.

  • 03

    Special Education

    Moderate disabilities, PreK–8.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go

  • Elementary school teacher $89,000
  • High school teacher $92,000
  • Special education teacher $88,000

Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.

Recent graduates work at

  • Boston Public Schools
  • Cambridge Public Schools
  • Newton Public Schools
  • KIPP Massachusetts
  • Brookline Public Schools

Admissions

What you need to apply

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose (500–800 words)
  • Current résumé
  • TOEFL 90 or IELTS 7.0 for non-native English speakers

Deadlines

Spring start (priority)
Nov 30, 2026
Fall start (priority)
Mar 1, 2027
Final deadline
Jul 1, 2027

Tuition & aid

Cost and how to pay for it

Tuition18 credits at $980 per credit$17,640
Technology fee$600
Books & materialsestimate$900
Estimated total per year$19,140

Scholarships for this program

  • up to 25%Graduate Merit Awardstrong academic or professional record
  • 15%Employer Partner Discountstaff of 120 partner organizations
  • 20%Alumni AwardCampora graduates

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Faculty

Who teaches you

My residency school hired me before I even finished the program.

Laura Bennett M.Ed., Class of 2024

FAQ

Questions students ask

Is the residency paid?

Yes. Residents in partner districts receive a stipend of $24,000 for the year.

How long does the program take?

2 years at the recommended pace. You can take longer by enrolling part time.

When can I start?

The next start date is January 18, 2027. Apply by November 30, 2026 for priority review.

Can international students apply?

Yes. Online programs do not lead to an F-1 visa, but students anywhere in the world can enroll.

How do I pay for it?

91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.

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