Elementary Teacher Education 4+1 Accelerated MEd Admissions

Admissions

We seek candidates who demonstrate initiative, highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for learning, and respect for diversity of children and families in public schools. Experience with children in educational environments is highly valued. Students must be able to balance intensive course work with significant time in the field.  The Elementary Education 4+1 program is designed to students interested in the Elementary Education Graduate Program to start at the beginning of their junior and/or senior undergraduate year.  

Application Timeline

Interested individuals may apply online through the  Elementary Education 4+1 application during the fall of their junior year. Applications will open during the fall semester. 

The Elementary Education 4+1 application is now open.  The deadline to apply is January 21.

Admissions Process

  • Application Due: January 21
  • Applicant Interviews: February
  • Notify Applicants about Acceptance:  March
  • Commitment to the Program: Early April

Prerequisites 

  • Prerequisites courses
     

    CourseDescription
    Math 113Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
    Math 114Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
    EDUC 325Introduction to Special Education
    EDUC 461Reading for Elementary
    EDUC 482ESchool Based Field Experience
    EDUC 463Principles and Methods of Mathematics
    HumanDev 270Child Development

     

  • A B.A. or B.S. with a major in the liberal arts, mathematics, or sciences. 
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA. of 3.0. Please note that the average GPA of current elementary education students is 3.4.
  • A passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).  Please note that although passing scores on the remaining two MTELs – Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum – are not required for application to the program. To meet this deadline, students are strongly encouraged to begin taking these final two tests during their junior year (see the MTEL guidelines for the Elementary Education Master’s Program).
  • Elementary Education and the Minor in Education: While the Minor in Education is not required for application to the Elementary Education program, UMass undergraduates interested in applying are strongly encouraged to complete the minor. For more information on how the Minor in Education can help you prepare, please see the Elementary Education and Minor in Education guidelines.
  • Experience with children in educational environments is highly valued.

Required Materials

  • Unofficial UMass Transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Résumé/CV
  • MTEL scores
  • Two references of recommendation