EdM in Applied Human Development

Help Others Thrive with an EdM in Applied Human Development

With a master’s in applied human development, you will be prepared to assume leadership roles and responsibilities as a professional in youth-serving fields. In this EdM in Applied Human Development, you can choose from three concentrations: positive youth development, athlete-centered sport leadership, or mental performance.

The flexible master’s in Applied Human Development is designed for working professionals. Grow as a leader and communicator as you study how individuals grow, learn, and thrive across the lifespan.

Program Concentrations and Field Experiences

This applied human development master’s (EdM in Applied Human Development) program has a strong focus on lifespan development. This prepares you with broad instruction in human development while also providing course content specific to your chosen field, whether that is positive youth development, athlete-centered sport leadership, or mental performance.

Related Programs

EdM in Counseling

Students who wish to become fully licensed mental health counselors may be interested in the master’s in counseling (EdM in Counseling). Choose to specialize in school counseling, sport psychology, or child & adolescent mental health.

Career Outcomes for an EdM in Applied Human Development

Become a skilled professional ready to provide leadership in positive youth development or sports coaching in diverse settings. When you complete an applied human development master’s (EdM in Applied Human Development), you’ll be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of human development theories and programming
• Apply evidence-based practice effectively in your field
• Collaborate within and across disciplines to enhance well-being
• Serve as an advocate and resource
• Work within ethical and legal standards in both private and public work settings
• Evaluate, produce, and address problems of practice through research
• Understand and apply current trends in the field

Join Alumni in a Rewarding Career

Graduates of the EdM in Applied Human Development have gone on to work as professionals in numerous careers, including:

• Social-emotional learning specialist
• Research coordinator
• Program development
• Youth development specialist
• Director of youth-serving organizations
• Athletic director
• Community health advocate
• Athletic coach
• Academic/college advisor

“The central idea of an athlete-centered approach would be a coach that’s more of an educator or a facilitator of learning and growth, and that’s both individual and for the group. And really good coaches are masterful at figuring out what the young person is capable of doing and contributing to the group—and making it a better group.”

– Dr. John McCarthy
Clinical associate professor and director of the Institute for Athletic Coach Education

Applied Human Development Courses

Core courses in the applied human development master’s (EdM in Applied Human Development) program cover lifespan development, motor development, introduction to research, policy perspectives, health education, and sport theory. In addition to those courses, you’ll take classes in your concentration of choice on topics like:

Scholarships Available

Admissions & Dates

Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the Master of Education (EdM) in Applied Human Development program. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.