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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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
Student field placements in the 2022–2023 academic year
Among U.S. graduate schools of education (U.S. News & World Report)
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.