The Center for Equity in Urban Education’s goal is to increase the number and diversity of qualified and licensed educators and school leaders through culturally responsive practices within our three axes: Programs, Partnerships, and Pipelines.
- Programs: Re-imagining our academic program pathways and professional development opportunities for the flexibility of working adults.
- Partnerships: Engaging deeply with a broad range of partners within the global learning ecosystem.
- Pipelines: Ensuring an available talent pool of diverse and well-prepared teachers and school leaders.
Hear from Yesenia Gorham about her experience.
Complete your Bachelor’s Degree
- Transfer in up to 75 credits to complete your bachelor’s degree
- Earn degree and initial licensure in as little as three years*
- Student Teaching Practicum integrated in the program
- Strong, ongoing, support to pass the MTELs
- Classes held weeknights
- Tuition Scholarship up to 90%**
*Depending on the number of transfer credits accepted
**Depending on whether school district provides funding support
Undergraduate students eligible to apply for financial aid/federal student loans
Complete your Master’s Degree
- Earn initial licensure and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree simultaneously in as little as two years*
- Student Teaching Practicum integrated in the program
- Strong, ongoing, support to pass the MTELs
- Classes held weeknights
- Tuition Scholarship up to 80%**
*Depending on licensure track/number of credits taken per semester
**Depending on whether school district provides funding support
Graduate students are eligible to apply for federal student loans
Application Requirements for Bachelor’s and Masters
Applicants must currently work at a school in Western Massachusetts as either a paraprofessional or a non-licensed Teacher of Record.
Please Submit:
- Online Application
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Goal Statement
- Resume
- CEUE support form
- Any licenses and certifications that you currently hold
For more information email us at ceue@elms.edu
CEUE Upcoming Events:
Info Sessions:
10/21/2026 5:00-6:00 pm Register Here
10/28/2026 5:00-6:00 pm Register Here
11/18/2026 5:00-6:00 pm Register Here
CEUE Past Events:
- CEUE 5th Year Anniversary Event program
- CEUE is please to welcome longtime Elms College Admissions Counselor to the team
- Elms College Welcomes Tyra Good as Faculty Director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education
- CEUE Director is a Passionate Social Justice Educator
- Welcoming Dr. Ryan Ambuter, new CEUE fellow
- Springfield Public Schools increase efforts to recruit, promote teachers of color
- Elms College created a new education initiative – the Center for Equity in Urban Education (9/24/2019 MassLive)
Andrew Musante, ’24
Musante of Ludlow graduated in December with a master’s degree in education through the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) at Elms College. Until he enrolled in the program, he had never taken any education classes.
The CEUE has been an excellent experience because its emphasis on equity in education is very much in alignment with what we are trying to do at Duggan. Some of the things I’ve learned at Elms have helped me in my professional life, including equity in the classroom, making learning accessible for all students, and employing culturally responsive practices in what I teach. Read Andrew’s Story Here