BS in Education & Human Development

Program Details

Who is this program for?

The BS in Education & Human Development at BU Wheelock offers a transdisciplinary approach for students who want to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities by disrupting traditional ways of thinking and learning.

What you’ll learn

This undergraduate major is for students considering careers in education, mental health counseling, youth justice, or child life, as change agents, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (26- or 18-Credit Certificate)

Program Details

Who is this program for?

This certificate program is designed for BU Wheelock graduate students. The 26-credit track is intended for students enrolled in our EdM in Special Education; the 18-credit track is available to all graduate students at BU Wheelock.

What you’ll learn

Students will gain knowledge of autism and emotional/behavioral disorders and how they impact students’ experiences in schools, while learning how to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized and assessment-based instruction for students with autism and emotional/behavioral disorders using evidence-based practices.

CAGS in Curriculum & Teaching

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Teachers who already hold an initial license who are seeking advanced interdisciplinary study in education and who want to study schools and the profession of teaching without pursuing a license for teaching.

What you’ll learn

Individuals will learn about the complex issues of contemporary education as they prepare to be outstanding leaders in teaching and supervisory positions.

CAGS in Early Childhood Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Candidates who are already licensed to teach PreK-2nd grade and who hold a master’s degree or the equivalent. This program is suited for educators who are seeking to develop their knowledge in a particular area within the field of early childhood education.

What you’ll learn

Students meet with advisors to construct a plan of coursework that addresses the diverse goals of the individual.

CAGS in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who have already achieved a master’s degree in a relevant program and who are interested in continuing their education.

What you’ll learn

Our program prepares students to adopt a reflective mindset that critically considers how personal and professional narratives, context, relationships, historical inequities, and contemporary issues affect and guide administration at any level.

CAGS in English & Language Arts Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals who hold a master’s degree in education or a related field and wish to prepare for careers as supervisors, department chairs, curriculum developers, and consultants.

What you’ll learn

We work to advance teachers’ skills through graduate-level coursework in English literature, advanced instructional methods in English education, educational leadership, and other courses selected by the individual.

CAGS in Mathematics Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who have a master’s degree and teaching license but wish to significantly expand their knowledge of mathematics education.

What you’ll learn

This program offers courses that assist teachers in becoming leaders, conducting research in classrooms, designing professional development with other math teachers, and developing curriculum.

CAGS in Reading Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals aspiring to become master teachers of reading and writing, and to build that foundation with students.

What you’ll learn

You will encounter an intense learning experience and gain a deep and thorough understanding of the theory and research that is fundamental to sound and successful teaching of reading and writing.

CAGS in Science Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who hold a master's degree and wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in pursuit of a leadership role in science education.

What you’ll learn

Students in our program have the opportunity to craft a combination of elective courses that best represent their background, interests, and career goals.

CAGS in Social Studies Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students with a master's degree, or international equivalent, who are preparing for careers as teachers, department chairs, supervisors, curriculum developers, museum educators, and consultants in the disciplines of history, government/civics, geography, economics, and other social sciences.

What you’ll learn

Through coursework in curriculum and instruction, educational research, and history and social science content, we prepare educators to advance students’ historical thinking, citizenship skills, and content knowledge.

CAGS in Special Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who have completed a master’s degree and wish to pursue further specialized study in the field of Special Education.

What you’ll learn

Our curriculum addresses individuals with disabilities, as well as the programs, supports, and public policies that affect individuals with special needs throughout their lives.

Child & Youth Policy (14-Credit Certificate)

Program Details

Who is this program for?

This program is for students who seek to work on behalf of children (age 0-12) and adolescents (ages 13-20) within systems related to education, health, and juvenile justice.

What you’ll learn

Students gain knowledge of child, youth, and family policy through a series of courses that focus on developing skills and knowledge needed for child and youth policy and advocacy.

Community-Engaged Research & Evaluation (16-Credit Certificate)

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Educators involved in public and private elementary and secondary education, higher education, non-formal education in community agencies, informal education in museums, parks, camps, and other recreational settings, or who are training in business and industry.

 

What you’ll learn

Prepares individuals to engage in interrelated skills and competencies that anchor the design, delivery, oversight, and evaluation of a wide array of educational programs.

EdD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Program Details

Who is this program for?

This doctorate of the practice is for working school and district leaders, including principals, superintendents, and more, seeking an advanced program of study in educational leadership.

What you’ll learn

You'll learn how effective, dynamic education leaders solve major problems of practice and build effective, nurturing school and district cultures and empower their communities.

EdM in Applied Human Development

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals seeking to provide a foundation for the health and wellness of individuals throughout their lifespan in the areas of positive youth development, physical education (licensure and non-licensure), and coaching.

What you’ll learn

You'll learn to be an innovator in the field of education; to implement a holistic, student-centered approach to your practice; and to engage families, schools, and communities in supporting healthy development.

EdM in Counseling

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals preparing to enter professional roles as mental health counselors, school guidance counselors, and sports psychology consultants.

What you’ll learn

Our students learn through a combination of sequenced coursework, pertaining to the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults in areas such as counseling theories and techniques, cross-cultural perspectives, lifespan development, psychopathology, psychological testing, research, positive psychology, and ethics, as well as through ample and diverse hands-on experiences in the field.

EdM in Curriculum & Teaching

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Educators seeking to build a solid academic content foundation in one of six areas of specialization.

What you’ll learn

You'll craft a course of study which allows you to pursue the education issues which interest you most as you prepare to be an outstanding leader in teaching, supervisory, and research positions.

EdM in Deaf Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Candidates seeking to prepare for initial licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing for all levels.

What you’ll learn

Our courses are designed to give students a strong background in the principles of language, literacy, and cognitive development. We are committed to the idea that teachers must promote programming that creates meaningful roles for American Sign Language and English. You will complete an advanced sequence of ASL coursework and pass an ASL proficiency assessment before graduation.

 

EdM in Early Childhood Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who are genuinely curious about the development and learning of young children. This program can lead to Massachusetts Early Childhood (Prek-2) Teacher Initial Licensure upon successful completion.

What you’ll learn

The Early Childhood Program, from the first semester to final student teaching, is carefully crafted to provide students with the knowledge and dispositions of highly effective early childhood educators.

EdM in Education for Equity & Social Justice

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Professionals seeking to be informed and empowered in confronting systemic inequities and discrimination against individuals who have been historically marginalized in education and social service institutions.

What you’ll learn

You'll be prepared with the knowledge, skills, and tools to help people and organizations reflect, design, and revise systems that oppress others.

EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students seeking to begin or advance their careers in college and university administration in roles that include student life, financial aid, admissions, career advisement, pre-college advisement, development and alumni relations.

What you’ll learn

Students develop a broad foundation in higher education administration, including insight into historical/contemporary perspectives, current issues, governance, legal issues, and social and personnel functions of higher education.

EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK-12

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals looking to be PreK-12 public, independent, and international school and district leaders, higher education administrators, and education-related community, state, federal, and institutional leaders and analysts.

What you’ll learn

You will complete coursework in one of three concentrations, Higher Education Administration, PreK-12 Educational Leadership, or No Sub-Concentration, as you consider how personal and professional narratives, context, relationships, historical inequities, and contemporary issues affect and guide administration at any level.

EdM in Elementary Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Candidates with a liberal or professional undergraduate degree who are now seeking licensure as an elementary teacher.

What you’ll learn

This program at prepares students for a teaching career based on the belief that children should be engaged in authentic, purposeful activities and joyful learning.

EdM in English & Language Arts Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals with an initial teaching license or who are interested in teaching outside the public school system.

What you’ll learn

In our yearlong program, we further advance teachers’ skills through graduate-level coursework in English literature and advanced instructional methods in English education. 

EdM in Language & Literacy Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who are interested in research and practice in literacy and language in public and non-public education settings.

What you’ll learn

The course of study addresses research and theory that informs the acquisition, development, and use of language and literacy in home, school, and community settings.

EdM in Mathematics Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Practicing teachers, or those with an initial teaching license, who have a strong commitment to teaching and wish to broaden their knowledge about the teaching and learning of mathematics.

What you’ll learn

You'll develop your expertise in mathematics and in methods of teaching mathematics.

EdM in Reading Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals who have a teaching license and who want to become a master teacher of reading and writing to children and adolescents.

What you’ll learn

You will leave Boston University with broad and comprehensive theoretical and research knowledge and important practical insights about what works for children and adolescents with all types of learning needs in all types of schools.

EdM in Science Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Candidates who want to deepen their knowledge and skills as formal or informal science educators.

What you’ll learn

Our curriculum integrates science content and pedagogy to prepare graduates to be effective teachers and leaders in science education by connecting emerging and experienced teachers with up-to-date science content and innovative, diverse pedagogy.

EdM in Social Studies Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Teachers who currently hold initial teaching licensure and are seeking professional licensure, or plan on working outside public school systems.

What you’ll learn

We help develop educators prepared to teach in the disciplines of history, government/civics, geography, economics, and the other social sciences.

EdM in Special Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students preparing to dedicate themselves to learning about the nature of disabilities and the ways in which individuals, families, schools, and local, state, and federal agencies work to improve the quality of life and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

What you’ll learn

We provide all students with multiple, rich coursework and practicum experiences in classrooms in public and approved private schools where they observe veteran teachers and administrators providing educational support for individuals with identified special education needs.

EdM in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals preparing to become innovative teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages and who are either seeking Licensure or Adult/College/International (Non-Licensure).

What you’ll learn

Our curriculum integrates linguistic theory; current research and practice in language learning and development; assessment and instruction of oral language, reading, and writing; and field-based practicum work with English language learners.

EdM in World Language Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

The EdM in World Language Education is open to world language teachers of any modern language. This non-licensure program is for both aspiring and advancing educators.

What you’ll learn

Aspiring world language educators may begin their journey towards becoming a teacher of adults, in international settings, or private school settings. Advancing world language educators may expand and deepen their pedagogical and curricular expertise.

Education & Social Work: Dual Degrees

Program Details

Who is this program for?

For students interested in obtaining a dual degree in social work and education to develop their skills responding to the changing needs of schools, families, and communities.

What you’ll learn

You'll gain skills in both social work and education that will be applicable in a variety of settings and professionals roles.

Education & Theology: Dual Degrees

Program Details

Who is this program for?

For students interested in jointly obtaining a degree in theology and licensure to teach at the secondary level.

Education for Equity & Democracy (18-Credit Certificate)

Program Details

Who is this program for?

For students who want to be prepared as responsible, empowered, and civically engaged professionals equipped with knowledge, skills, and tools to help people and organizations to reflect and revise systems that oppress others.

What you’ll learn

You will gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for transforming systems and policies within institutions that generate or perpetuate inequity and have access to immersive research apprenticeships and internships that will connect you to agencies and institutions that are already engaged in reversing societal inequities.

Literacy Intervention (16-Credit Certificate)

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Teachers and administrators working with children in elementary and middle schools who wish to bolster their skills in leadership in literacy assessment and instruction.

What you’ll learn

Advanced instruction on developing skills and knowledge held by critical readers, writers, and speakers.

MA in Educational Policy Studies

Program Details

Who is this program for?

This master's program is for students who aspire to positions at research firms, think tanks, research foundations, and government research offices.

What you’ll learn

You'll acquire training in modern research methods, and an understanding of the foundations, design, and implementation of federal policy.

MA in Leadership, Policy & Advocacy for Early Childhood Well-Being

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Prospective students seeking to work in advocacy, policy, administration, research, educational or other settings who are seeking to gain knowledge and experience with a focus on early childhood well-being.

What you’ll learn

Students will be prepared to work toward and advance systems-level change on behalf of young children and families.

MAT in English Education for Equity & Justice

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Individuals with a background in English literature or a related field who wish to teach English/language arts in middle and high schools with an equity and justice-oriented lens. This program is designed to assist students in earning an initial teaching license.

What you’ll learn

We prepare teachers to work in a variety of school contexts, through coursework in literature, teaching methods, and supporting students with varying needs, as well as field experiences every semester.

MAT in Mathematics Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who wish to become high school or middle school mathematics teachers, and who have an undergraduate degree or significant coursework in mathematics.

What you’ll learn

This degree will prepare you to teach secondary mathematics (grades 5-12) and leads to an initial license so that you can teach just about anywhere.

MAT in Science Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students seeking to prepare for their initial teacher licensure in the State of Massachusetts and to further strengthen their foundation of sound scientific literacy and scientific ways of thinking.

What you’ll learn

Our program works closely in collaboration with departments in the College of Arts and Sciences to provide students with a diverse curriculum that addresses professional education, content fields, and authentic field experiences in the classroom.

MAT in Social Studies Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Future social studies teachers who are committed to working in urban and suburban schools and with diverse student populations and who are seeking to fulfill academic requirements for an initial teacher license in Massachusetts, which has reciprocity with most other states.

What you’ll learn

Through coursework in history and social science content, classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching methods, prospective teachers are prepared to foster their own students’ historical thinking, citizenship skills, and content knowledge.

MAT in World Language Education

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students with a background in Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish who want to pursue graduate work in World Language Education and obtain initial teacher licensure at the 5-12 grade-level.

What you’ll learn

You'll develop a strong foundation in second language acquisition, linguistics, and foreign language methods that emphasizes a proficiency-based communicative approach to language teaching, while preparing to work in a variety of school contexts through coursework in foreign language pedagogy, special education, classroom management, foundations of education, as well as elective courses in Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish.

MS in Child Life and Family-Centered Care

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Students who seek to pursue a career as a child life specialist, and work with teams that support the psychosocial and developmental needs of children of different ages, cultures, and medical conditions, as well as the needs of their families in healthcare centers.

What you’ll learn

Students will take on core coursework that focuses on the psychosocial needs of children and families in healthcare settings and the implementation, documentation, and assessment of developmentally appropriate child life interventions.

PhD in Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Candidates preparing to be leaders in the field of counseling psychology and the interdisciplinary field of applied human development.

What you’ll learn

Our program focuses on the use of evidence-based practices to promote optimal development for children, youth, and young adults in diverse settings and follows a scientist-practitioner model of training.

PhD in Educational Studies

Program Details

Who is this program for?

BU Wheelock's PhD in Educational Studies is designed for students who wish to contribute to the field’s understanding of teaching and learning through research. The program prepares students for careers as research-active faculty in R1 institutions, with a focus on research in one of four areas of specialization.

What you’ll learn

The program's design includes coursework specific to content areas within each specialization. Students gain a strong foundation in research methods and on the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of current educational research, becoming immersed in the community of student and faculty scholars within the college and across the University.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 16-Credit Certificate

Program Details

Who is this program for?

Future teachers of English to speakers of other language who hold bachelor’s or advanced degrees, individuals making mid-career changes, and those who are already volunteering or working in this field.

What you’ll learn

A theoretical introduction to the nature and structure of language, key factors affecting second-language acquisition, and communicative approaches to the teaching of English as a second or foreign language.