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    Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership

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    Cambridge, USMEdIn-person1 year
    $64,428.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    39.1%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    42
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University is a 42-credit, 1-year, in-person MEd program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $64,428.

    About the program

    The program prepares individuals to teach or lead in U.S. schools through two strands: Teaching Licensure for earning initial secondary education licensure via residency or internship models, and Teaching & Leading Non-Licensure for enhancing teaching practice or developing teacher leadership without licensure.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #6 (tie) Best Education Schools

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $79,469.00
    Avg starting salary
    $27,825.00
    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 Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University is $64,428 across 42 required credits.
    Is Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University take to complete?
    Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University is structured around 1 year and 42 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University?
    Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 39.1%.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University: 12 months OPT (US)