Graduate Programs
At Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, our master’s and doctoral degrees, CAGS, and certificate programs are designed to support your growth into the professional and leader you want to become. Whether you’re looking to enter a new field or hone your skills with a master’s degree, CAGS, or certificate or become a leader in your area through a PhD or EdD program, we look forward to working with you.
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Master’s Degree Programs
BU Wheelock offers a wide range of master’s degrees in education and human development (EdM/MA/MAT/MS) designed to further your career goals. Taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields, our specialized master’s programs provide the ideal blend of theoretical knowledge alongside skill-building exercises and experiential opportunities. The master of arts in teaching (MAT) enables individuals interested in earning the initial teaching licensure needed to become a successful classroom teacher at the middle or high school level.
Most of our master’s programs are offered at Boston University’s Charles River campus, with options for part-time and full-time study. A selection of our EdM/MA/MAT/MS programs are offered in a hybrid format or fully online.
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Doctoral Programs
BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development offers PhD and EdD programs related to education and applied human development. Depending on your professional objectives, each of our programs offers a distinctive focus. Students in the PhD and EdD programs will develop their skills as researchers, deepen their knowledge of educational policy, and develop their knowledge and leadership skills as educators and administrators.
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Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Our certificates of advanced graduate study (CAGS) are post-master’s programs that allow students to earn a specialized credential with the option to individualize their coursework. These certificate programs are designed for current educators with a master’s degree looking to advance their skill set and update their pedagogical knowledge.
Graduate Certificates and Non-Degree Study
BU Wheelock’s graduate certificate programs are typically less than 20 credits and offer students the opportunity to advance their knowledge without committing to an entire master’s program. Learn more about our graduate certificate programs.
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Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development provides career-advancing graduate programs for educators and human development professionals. Find information about applying to our graduate programs, tuition and semester costs, and options for financial assistance on the Graduate Admissions page. Learn more about the admissions process or request information today to learn more about your graduate program of interest at BU Wheelock.