Earn Your Master of Education From MCLA
Secure Your Career and Advance Your Teaching with an M.Ed. from MCLA
At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), you don’t have to choose between your classroom and your career. Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is designed for working teachers who want to strengthen their impact, advance their credentials, and lead with confidence, without pausing their professional or personal lives.
Offered in a fully online format, the program combines asynchronous coursework with weekly and manageable synchronous collaboration, giving you the best of both worlds: the convenience of remote learning and the connection of face-to-face online engagement. Whether you’re pursuing teacher certification in Massachusetts, preparing for a leadership role in education, or seeking an affordable master’s in education, MCLA helps you take the next step with purpose.
Explore the MCLA M. Ed
Affordable Excellence
MCLA is the most affordable four-year college in Massachusetts, and that value extends to our graduate programs. Our affordable M.Ed. program offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the Northeast, making advanced education accessible for every teacher ready to grow.
Flexible for Working Educators
Our part-time, online M.Ed. program fits your schedule, not the other way around. You’ll take courses online with periodic synchronous sessions, balancing your profession, learning, and life while building real-world skills you can use immediately in your classroom.
A Path to Licensure
Whether you’re seeking initial or professional licensure or aiming to move into teacher leadership, curriculum design, or an individualized plan of study, MCLA’s M.Ed. prepares you for what’s next. Our experienced faculty bring practical insight from the field, helping you apply theory to meaningful impact.
“MCLA creates rigorous programs and opportunities that place a strong emphasis on
instructional leadership, integrating both theory and practice, while also providing
the necessary time and support to engage in meaningful internships with hands-on leadership
opportunities.”
— Jesse McMillan
Principal, Westfield Middle School
Westfield, MA
Complete graduate level licensure in 18-24 months
Licensure Pathways & Plans of Study
Real-World Application Connecting Theory to Practice
Ready to lead the way in education?
Start your journey with MCLA’s Master of Education today.