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Master’s degree programs in education—from art education to STEM—offered by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

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Months to complete a Master of Arts in Teaching with an initial teacher license

132

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Where Do You Want to Take Your Education Career?

Teach and Learn What Interests You Most
Earn your MAT, MS, or MA at Tufts, and we’ll help you shape your teaching or education career to fit your passions.

Personalized Course of Study
We offer a number of programs to help you reach your unique career goals, from teaching the classics to becoming an expert in STEM.

Expert Faculty Mentorship
Develop professionally working one-on-one with a faculty advisor in our educational studies master’s degree program.

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MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN

Teaching and Education

Discover the principles of learning, and how to be a leader and change agent for communities.

ENTRY TERM:

Fall 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Master's program:

Apply by April 15

No GRE required

Gain real-world teaching experience through our extensive partnerships with Boston-area schools and educational organizations. We have long-standing, active partnerships with local communities such as Boston, Medford, Somerville, and Cambridge, among many others.

TESTIMONIAL QUOTE

“I’m increasingly grateful for the Tufts education program because it supports a model of experiential learning alongside theory-based research. My mentor teachers claim that Tufts produces the most prepared teachers when compared to other Boston-area programs.”

– Kate Elizabeth Goldberg, AG19

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts child study and human development program is distinguished by the opportunities it provides students to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.

Establish Your Professional Network

Meet the people who can help you jump-start your career in child study and human development. At Tufts, you'll be able to cultivate your passions in a dynamic and supportive environment—and with so many of our professors bringing their professional practice into the classroom, you’ll have direct access to their professional networks after graduation.

For International Applicants

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GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

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Enjoy Unique Research Opportunities

Earning your degree at a tier-one research university brings exciting and unique opportunities to complement your studies—such as working alongside faculty from our computer science or engineering departments, or researching child development in one of our world-renowned laboratories.

Financial Aid Available

  • Tuition scholarships for the master's degree program
  • Graduate teaching assistantships at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School
  • Research opportunities

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

Ready to Begin Your Career in Teaching?

  • Art education
  • Middle school or high school education
  • Educational studies
  • STEM

Earn your master of arts in teaching (MAT) and teaching license in just 12 months. Gain the credentials you need to jump-start your career in education at Tufts!

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GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts Education Programs are distinguished by their opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from expert-led faculty, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career in education.

Establish Your Professional Network

Meet the people who can help you jump-start your career in education. At Tufts, you’ll be able to cultivate your passions in a dynamic and supportive environment—and with so many of our professors bringing their professional practice into the classroom, you’ll have direct access to their professional networks after graduation.

Gain Specialized Expertise

Tufts offers a Master of Arts in Educational Studies that will help deepen your understanding of leading-edge theory and practice through research-based, interdisciplinary study. The educational studies program is based on a student’s particular interests with active faculty mentoring and involvement.