Overview & Career Outcomes
Whether you’re studying for your initial license or gaining a secondary qualification, Lasell’s efficient, flexible, Master of Education program provides everything you need to advance your teaching career —offered online & on-campus.
Why Lasell’s Master of Education Degree?
- You can complete your program in 24 months.
- Tuition is a competitive $675 per credit.
- All classes are capped at 23 students.
- There is no GRE/GMAT requirement.
Hear what makes Lasell's Master of Education unique!
Choose from our three degree programs:
- Master of Elementary Education (grades 1-6): Coursework includes curriculum development and assessment for a diverse range of learners; teaching techniques for different areas of instruction.
- Master of Moderate Disabilities (grades pre-K – 8): Learn techniques to educate students with moderate disabilities in both inclusive general education classrooms and classrooms specifically created for students with learning challenges.
- Master of Education in Curriculum, Leadership, & Inclusion (grades pre-K - 8): Provides the foundation and professional qualifications needed to lead a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging classroom and to provide coaching and leadership support to teachers in the field.
Note: Lasell offers licensure and non-licensure degree programs in education that are designed to meet the licensure requirements in the state of Massachusetts. Licensure may be valid in other states but may require additional steps and cannot be guaranteed. To learn more about licensure requirements in other states, please visit the Licensure Disclosure page.
Or our professional certificate program:
- Teaching Bilingual/English Learners with Disabilities (ELL/SPED): Extending the current graduate degree programs –the certificate provides 120 PDPs/CEUs or 6 academic credits.
Certificate courses that are taken for academic credit may be combined to earn advanced standing in one of Lasell's M.Ed. programs.
The Lasell Experience:
On-Campus class format - Blended classes offer the best of both worlds - combining online instruction with in-person sessions that meet in the evening. Lasell professors are well versed in best practices for online teaching; students are also provided with training and tips to get the most out of their online studies.
Consistent, cutting-edge curriculum - Our accomplished team of full-time professors all teach from a collaboratively developed curriculum, which guarantees consistency throughout your course of study. In both our Elementary Education and Special Education: Moderate Disabilities programs, we incorporate standards-based instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) techniques, and School-wide Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) standards throughout the curriculum that prepare participants for success as classroom teachers.
Flexible and efficient - Complete your education degree in two years by taking courses in concentrated, eight-week modules.
Learn more:
Curriculum
At Lasell, our curriculum provides you with the foundation of education, research, evaluation and education policy and will prepare you with teaching strategies to become a highly effective educator. Get information on our Course Schedules.
Requirements
Education Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to Lasell University's M.Ed. graduate degree programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate through academic background and/or work experience the ability to succeed in graduate studies. GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
Lasell offers M.Ed. programs for:
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) Initial Licensure
- M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities (pre-K-grade 8) Initial Licensure
- M.Ed. in Curriculum, Leadership, and Inclusion
Admission Requirements Checklist:
- Online application
- Official transcripts of all college-level coursework *
- A one-page personal statement describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school
- Resume
MTELS are not required for admission but will need to pass the exam before their practicum.
You may complete up to 6 credits as a non-matriculated student while you work toward these requirements, but will not be allowed to register for more than 6 credits.
International Applicants:
This program is not F-1 eligible, international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option.
All International applicants need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.
For additional requirements please visit our International Admission Requirement page.
Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu:
The Office of Graduate Enrollment
Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, MA 02466
Questions about your application? Call/text us today at 617-243-2400!
Additional program requirements:
Coursework
You must complete a 3-credit undergraduate course in child or human development by the completion of 18 credits in the M.Ed. program. Many students have met this requirement during their undergraduate degree.
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
You must complete the Communication and Literacy MTEL test prior to student teaching.
Pre-Practicum and Practicum
You must complete a Pre-Practicum and Practicum when pursuing initial licensure in elementary education (grades 1 - 6) or moderate disabilities (preK-8). The pre-practicum and practicum are student teaching experiences in public classrooms under the supervision of a qualified professional.
Coursework
