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Career-Change: Become a Teacher

Change careers with confidence

Are you:

  • In an unfulfilling job wishing you could make a difference by becoming a teacher
  • Uncertain you can handle graduate-level education courses, especially on top of family and your current career?
  • Worried about not having the finances to go back to school?
  • Not certain what it will take to become a teacher or if it’s even possible, since your bachelor’s degree wasn't in education?
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  1. Experience a

    rich & solid foundation

    of courses

  2. We've been

    Preparing teachers for over

    120 years

  3. Hold one of the

    most important jobs

    in the world today

Set your own graduate education schedule

  • Start When It is Convenient for You
    New students get four opportunities throughout the year to begin their graduate education program at the start of each new session.  
  • Have Flexibility When You Take Classes
    We provide Friday night/Saturday courses, as well as once-a-week night courses, and observe MA public school vacations to fit the busy schedule of those making a career change to teaching.
  • Try Three Courses Without Commitment
    Students can take up to three courses without being accepted into the program unless you are seeking financial aid.
  • Set Your Own Pace
    Students complete their graduate education degree at whatever pace is right for them.

Receive close personal attention

Your Advisor Guides You Every Step of the Way
At the beginning of your career change to teaching, an advisor in your program will spend time with you to understand what your greatest needs are in education. They will work closely with you to determine what the best teacher licenses, certifications, and degree options will be for you to earn based on your background and interests. From start to finish, they will provide you with a roadmap for class selections and advise you throughout your practicum for licensure to help you on your path to becoming a teacher. we care about our students’ success, and it shows.

Get an affordable education with no hidden costs

Cost of Graduate Education Classes
The cost is simply $390 per credit for Graduate Education classes. Most classes are 3 credits, or $1,170. A 36-credit Master’s degree is just $14,040, a 30-credit Ed.S. is just $11,700, and a 21-credit Licensure Only is $8,190. There are only three fees:

  • $75 administrative fee for each term courses are taken in (Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer)
  • $75 one-time nonrefundable application fee
  • $220 graduation fee  

That’s all of the math you need, to get to the bottom line. Financial Aid Loans are available to our graduate students. Learn More About Graduate Financial Aid ➔

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