MA/MS in Education, General

The Master of Education serves teachers and other educators who want to understand student learning more deeply. It reflects the Education Department's focus on transformative practice and the university's long record of working with local schools in Worcester. The course of study consists of ten units. Five are education courses, including a pair on research methods for educational inquiry, and the other five are approved electives, up to two of which can be directed studies. Students conclude with a thesis, may attend full or part time, and can complete the requirements in as little as a year. Successful applicants combine strong academic records with experience in schools or out-of-school programs, and they submit transcripts, recommendations, and a statement of purpose. The degree does not lead to a teaching license; Clark directs those students to its MA in Teaching. The degree title still awaits final approval.