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    MEd. in Elementary Education

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    Chestnut Hill, USMEdIn-person15 months
    $67,858.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    37
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College is a 37-credit, 15-month, in-person MEd program based in Chestnut Hill, US. Tuition is $67,858.

    About the program

    The program prepares teachers for grades 1-6 through coursework in instructional practices, child development, and perspectives on schools and society, with both licensure and non-licensure pathways. It includes 13 courses, a practicum, and covers subjects like mathematics, social studies, arts, and special education.

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    US News #20 Graduate Schools of Education
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College is $67,858 across 37 required credits.
    Is MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College online or in-person?
    MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College take to complete?
    MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College is structured around 15 months and 37 credits.
    How competitive is MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College?
    MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15%.
    What work-permit options follow MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College?
    Post-completion work rights for MEd. in Elementary Education at Boston College: 12 months OPT (US)