Learning, Teaching & Educational Transformation MEd

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About the Program

Education is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities for educators to rethink how people learn across classrooms, organizations, and communities. UMass Boston’s Learning, Teaching, and Educational Transformation (LTET) MEd program is a flexible education master’s degree that helps you grow as an educator and leader through interdisciplinary coursework tailored to your professional goals. You’ll build expertise in curriculum development, educational research, and instructional design while preparing for a career in education, policy, nonprofits, or advocacy.

Here’s your chance to:

Develop as a teacher-leader with coursework designed for educators who want to lead beyond the classroom without pursuing school administration.
Help create learning experiences that allow every student the opportunity to succeed while building strong educational research skills.
Study on your schedule with flexible online and in-person course options that fit your life.

complete the program entirely online, in person, or a mix of the two

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of LTET MEd students identify as BIPOC

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months to complete the program with full-time study including summer sessions

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Career Possibilities

Education reaches far beyond the classroom. Your career can, too. Whether you’re building on your experience as an educator or exploring new opportunities beyond traditional learning environments, you’ll be prepared to lead, conduct research, and advocate across a variety of educational settings.

Here’s where this degree can take you:

Classroom Teacher
Teacher-Leader
Curriculum Designer
Professional Development Specialist
Educational Researcher
Policy Analyst
Educational Advocate
Educational Nonprofit Professional

Example Employers of Program Graduates

UMass Boston LTET MEd alumni launch careers as teachers, coordinators, specialists, and more in the Greater Boston Area and across Massachusetts, including:

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How to Apply

Deadlines:

Fall: April 1 (priority deadline) and June 15 (final deadline)
Spring: November 1 (priority deadline) and December 1 (final deadline)

Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the program specific requirements.

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Financing Your Education

Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.

Program Cost Information: Significant on-campus tuition discounts are available to residents of Massachusetts, the other New England states, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. For more detailed information on costs, visit the Bursar's website to learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information.

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Program Details

LTET MEd Application Requirements

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75

Letters of Recommendation: 2

Statement of Purpose: Show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interests and goals. UMass Boston's College of Education and Human Development is committed to anti-racism and social justice; comment on these principles in relation to your qualifications and desires to pursue studies related to teaching, learning, and educational transformation.

Curriculum

Foundations Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.

ABA 650 - Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
ABA 651 - Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
ABA 653 - Skill Acquisition 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 601 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 602 - Creative Thinking 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 655 - Metacognition 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 688 - Reflective Practice 1-3 Credit(s)
ECHD 601 - Foundational Understandings of Early Childhood/Early Intervention and Special Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 644 - Developmental Stages across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 648 - New Literacies and Emerging Technologies across the Content Areas 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 661 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations & Characteristics 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 633 - Legal and Political Issues in Special Education 3 Credit(s)

Curriculum & Instruction Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.

ABA 652 - Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior 3 Credit(s)
ABA 654 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
ABA 656 - Ethical & Professional Conduct 3 Credit(s)
ABA 661 - Behavioral Analytic Approaches to Psychological Disorders 3 Credit(s)
APLING 611 - Teaching in World Language Classrooms 3 Credit(s)
CONRES 621 - Negotiation (M) 3 Credit(s)
CONRES 623 - Introductory Theory 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 611 - Seminar in Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 616 - Dialogue Processes 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 618 - Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Organizational Change 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 670 - Thinking, Learning, and Computers 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 621 - Creating Effective Learning Environments and Fostering Positive Social Interactions 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 622 - Observing, Documenting and Assessing in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 640 - Language Development and Literacy in Early Childhood/Early Intervention 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 619 - Designing Instruction: Science 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 621 - Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 626 - Integrating Social Studies and the Arts 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 643 - Fostering Equitable and Affirming Classroom Environments 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 646 - Understanding Reading: Principles and Practices 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 656 - Teaching the English Language Arts at the Elementary Level 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 660 - Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 662 - Social Studies Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 664 - Digital Literacies/Computer Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 665 - Science Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 668 - Content & Methods for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 669 - Math Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 676 - Advanced Strategies for Teaching Social Studies and History to ELL and SPED students 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 607 - Behavioral and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 624 - Standardized Assessments for Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-12 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 662 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Collaboration 3 Credit(s)

Diversity Core (3 Credits)
Take one course from below.

ABA 662 - Culturally Responsive Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Credit(s)
APLING 603 - Language, Culture and Identity 3 Credit(s)
APLING 605 - Theories and Principles of Language Teaching 3 Credit(s)
APLING 665 - Immigration and Education 3 Credit(s)
COUNSL 653 - Sociocultural Considerations in Counseling 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 615 - Holistic & Transformative Teaching 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 627 - Issues and Controversies in Antiracist and Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s)
ECHD 611 - Development and Characteristics of All Young Learners Including Those with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 606 - Sociocultural Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 630 - Inclusion PreK-12: Diversity and Equity in Inclusive Settings 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 650 - Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 621 - Introduction to Disabilities for Educational Professionals 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 663 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Programs, Services, and Supports 3 Credit(s)

Concentration Core (21 Credits):
Take seven courses approved by your advisor in an area of concentration.

Capstone (3 Credits)

Students pursuing the written paper & oral presentation option should take one from below. Students completing the comprehensive exam will select another elective for their concentration core.

ABA 655 - Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) 3 Credit(s)
ABA 663 - Designing Behavior Analytic Research 3-6 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 692 - Processes of Research and Engagement 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 693 - Action Research for Educational, Professional & Personal change 3 Credit(s)
CRCRTH 694 - Synthesis of Theory and Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 689 - Teacher Research 3 Credit(s)
EDC G 696 - Independent Study 1-6 Credit(s)
EDC G 697 - Special Topics in Education 1-6 Credit(s)
EDC G 698 - Internship in Education 3 Credit(s)
SPE G 664 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Field Experience 3 Credit(s)

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Learning Outcomes

In this program, students will:

Develop skills in teacher-leadership, curriculum and professional development, educational research, policy analysis, and educational advocacy aligned with core developmental and disciplinary concepts, inquiry, and social justice while meeting the needs of all students.
Apply evidence-based strategies rooted in theory and research.
Create learning environments that are caring, respectful, and equitable.
Foster self-examination and reflective practices.

Graduation Criteria

Complete 33 credits from eleven courses, including one foundations course, one diversity course, one curriculum & instruction course, seven concentration electives, and one capstone.

Capstone: In consultation with your advisor, complete a comprehensive exam or a written paper & oral presentation as part of a capstone class.

Statute of Limitations: Five years

Contact

Graduate Program Director Christopher Martell
christopher.martell@umb.edu

Better Learning Creates New Opportunities

Education shapes more than what people know. It shapes their confidence, choices, and future. Students with a Massachusetts Initial Educator License can pursue a Professional Educator License while completing other required professional activities, and build the knowledge and skills to create meaningful learning experiences that help people discover what’s possible, pursue their goals, and realize opportunities they may never have imagined. International students can gain insight into the U.S. educational system while developing new ideas and approaches to bring back to their school contexts.

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