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    Secondary Teacher Education (MEd)

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    Amherst, USMEdIn-person18 months
    $37,791.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    37
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 37-credit, 18-month, in-person MEd program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $37,791.

    About the program

    Prepares graduates for initial teacher licensure in middle or high school subjects including mathematics, history, science, and English through education courses and subject-specific advanced coursework. Combines university-based preparation with school placements.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,865.00
    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 Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $37,791 across 37 required credits.
    Is Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 18 months and 37 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Secondary Teacher Education (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US)