At a Glance

Completion Time
2
Years
Credits Required
36

Degree Details

The EdM in Curriculum & Teaching is a master’s in curriculum and instruction that emphasizes innovative learning experiences. The program is open to practicing and aspiring educators in all areas of education. Students will deepen their knowledge of teaching and be equipped with innovative strategies to design impactful learning experiences for their students.

Inspire Meaningful Change—In the Classroom and Beyond

Prepare to be an outstanding leader in teaching, supervisory, and research positions through the EdM in Curriculum & Teaching at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. This highly customizable program is available fully online and emphasizes practical application, collaborative learning, and research. 

  • Connect knowledge of content, teaching practices, student learning, and curriculum to demonstrate expertise
  • Interpret research in education and apply it to the design of teaching materials
  • Address issues of access, equity, and diversity when teaching all students

BU Wheelock’s EdM in Curriculum & Teaching is for both practicing and aspiring educators, with a pathway to licensure for aspiring educators who also complete a graduate certificate in a specialization area (elementary education, English education, English as a Second Language education, math education, science education, social studies education, and special education). 

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is a top-ranked college that focuses on cross-disciplinary research, experiential learning, and community engagement. We seek to empower our students, faculty, and staff to reshape the systems that impact learning and human development, more firmly centering them in justice, diversity, and belonging.

Open Doors to New Worlds

The EdM in Curriculum & Teaching provides a high-quality, asynchronous learning experience. 

Semesters are structured to help working teachers advance their studies while staying focused on their own students. Classes are asynchronous with flexible live sessions. Choose from spring, summer, or fall start dates. 

  • Courses focus on content and pedagogy specific to your area of education
  • Fully online with full- or part- time options
  • Option to pursue teaching licensure

Requirements

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View Wheelock’s program page for full details about the program and its academic structure.

Application Details

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Career Paths

The EdM in Curriculum & Teaching will help advance curriculum design and instruction, expertise among the faculty, and drive instruction pedagogy.

  • Curriculum Specialist 
  • Department Head
  • Program Director
  • Professional Status Teacher

653

Student field placements in the 2022–2023 academic year

40

Among U.S. graduate schools of education (U.S. News & World Report)

$17.8M

Awarded in external research funds in 2022

The faculty for BU Wheelock’s EdM in Curriculum and Teaching have a wide range of interests, including developing proficiency-based curricula and performance assessments, effective pedagogy, and teacher development. Learn from changemaking instructors and researchers like Christina L. Dobbs, author of several books, including Investigating Disciplinary Literacy and  editor of Preparing Antiracist Teachers and Until Every Woman is Free.

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