Online Competency-Based M.Ed. & Graduate Programs for Teachers
Take the next step in your career by learning at your own pace. Earn your M.Ed. and Initial License, your add-on license, your Master’s Plus and more through our online competency-based programs. Progress through your studies according to your schedule with as much or as little support as you need.
Choose from eight programs:
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (non-licensure master’s degree)
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-2) – for Massachusetts licensure
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) – for Massachusetts licensure, includes Sheltered English Instruction
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Grades 5-12) – for Massachusetts licensure
M.Ed. in English as a Second Language (Pre-K-6) – for Massachusetts licensure
M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-8) – for Massachusetts licensure, includes Sheltered English Instruction
Add-On License Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K-8) – for Massachusetts licensure
Add-On License in English as a Second Language (Pre-K-6) – for Massachusetts licensure
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Complete Your DESE-Approved M.Ed. or Graduate Teacher Preparation Program Online
Merrimack College’s groundbreaking program offers you a next-generation online learning experience and prepares you for success with skills valuable to school employers in Massachusetts.
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“The online M.Ed. program from Merrimack College meets the challenge of teaching how to teach, and will guide any student who is dedicated to learning to a successful career.”
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