Overview

The Learning and Instruction program at Northeastern University is for teachers and leaders in K-12-focused schools and community organizations who want to improve the educational environment for students today—and transform it for the students of tomorrow. You will learn how to lead change in a classroom, school, or educational community and join efforts to effect change across the educational spectrum.

Your fellow students are professionals who enroll having worked in the K-12 setting, as leaders in community organizations, and as researchers and consultants. Students are very diverse but share a passion to deepen their knowledge of educational theory and practice, while learning the latest ways to engage communities to effect change.

Graduates are positioned to drive community-based change and broaden their professional understanding of diverse student groups. The program coursework prepares you to effectively implement assessment practices; identify changing educational contexts as well as emerging challenges; and lead change across the educational spectrum.

Career Outlook

Career possibilities both in and out of the traditional K-12 educational system include:

Teacher as leader in K-12 schools

Educator in community organizations

Researcher in educational organizations

Educational consultant

Textbook author

Educational researcher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education as an Advanced Field of Study

Social Justice in Educational Settings

How People Learn

Data Literacy for Data-Driven Decision Making

Policy and Leadership

Learning and the Brain: Translating Research into Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application

Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identify your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose

Professional resumé

Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission

Two letters of recommendation: from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer

English language proficiency proof

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22650 USD / year

≈ 22650 USD / year
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In-State

21800 USD / year

≈ 21800 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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