Master’s Degree Programs

Transform Your Career with a Master’s from Boston University

Master’s degree programs at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development are grounded in evidence-based theory and on-the-ground practice. Each program delivers a comprehensive curriculum that allows for the study of research and theory while deepening content knowledge. As a student in one of our master’s programs, you’ll be connected with world-class faculty who have extensive experience and expertise as educational administrators, policy analysts, researchers, and more.

With a master’s degree (EdM/MA/MAT/MS) from BU Wheelock, students will learn how to think critically, develop their leadership skills, and learn how to create change in their career. Our unique degree offerings provide graduate education options to a wide array of prospective students, from those whose expertise resides in a particular subject to those who have a passion for policy, equity, and social justice in education. Select programs also provide the option to secure initial teaching licensure (Massachusetts).

Master’s Degree Requirements

Applicants for Boston University’s master’s programs must have a bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent from an accredited institution. If you are accepted into a BU Wheelock master’s program, you must complete at least eight graduate-level courses or the equivalent number of credits (32) that are approved by the advisor for program completion. Departments may require additional coursework or a thesis beyond the minimums listed here.

MAT degree programs require students to possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent amount of coursework in the intended area of study. Students are not presumed to have completed coursework in education for admission to an MAT program at BU.

How Long Is a Master’s Program?

Although the standard length of a BU Wheelock MA program is one year, you can also enroll part time and complete the degree in two years. This flexibility allows you to work on your degree while balancing work and other commitments—a must for teachers and other working professionals who want to expand their skills by working on an MA/EdM/MAT/MS.

What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree?

Graduates with a master’s degree (EdM/MA/MAT/MS) degree from BU Wheelock are change makers, critical thinkers, and leaders who put their expertise to use on the job. Many students who pursue a master’s degree are working professionals in the field. Our master of arts degrees prepare graduates for a variety of careers:

Researchers and analysts at think tanks, government offices, and educational nonprofits
Early childhood education specialists
Elementary, middle school, or high school teachers
Department chairs and principals
Higher education administrators and leaders
Instructional coordinators or designers
Child life specialist
Curriculum developers

Why Pursue a Master’s Degree at BU Wheelock?

If you’re interested in strengthening your skills as an educational theorist, policy advocate, or early childhood education specialist, BU Wheelock’s combination of theoretical understanding and firsthand practice will set you up to succeed in your career. Our degree programs also draw on a long tradition of fostering social justice, diversity, and inclusion.

Master’s (EdM/MA/MS) Programs

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Programs

Pursue a Master’s Program Online

BU Wheelock also offer four fully online master of education programs:

Curriculum & Teaching
Education for Equity and Social Justice
Higher Education Administration
World Language Education

Learn more about our online programs.

Advance Your Career with a Master’s Degree from Boston University

Invest in your future with a master’s degree from BU Wheelock. Whether your focus is on early childhood education, educational leadership, policy studies, or community advocacy, our master’s degrees will give you the background you need to approach your work with confidence. Learn more about our master’s degree offerings by requesting more information.