Strengthen Your Expertise in Curriculum and Teaching
Become a more effective leader in the classroom and deepen your professional skills as an educator with a curriculum and teaching degree or certificate from BU Wheelock. With a focus on critical professional skills, our programs will equip you to:
- Connect knowledge of content, teaching practices, student learning, and curriculum
- Interpret research in education and apply it to the design of teaching materials
- Address issues of access, equity, and diversity when teaching all students
Whether you choose the master’s or certificate program, you’ll advance your knowledge of teaching and instruction and develop your ability to lead meaningful learning experiences in a range of academic subjects and contexts, including:
- Curriculum, Assessment, and Learning Design
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Research
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- Special Education
- World Language Education
Choose the Program That’s Right For You
Explore flexible degree and certificate options designed to help you deepen your teaching expertise, advance your career, and achieve your professional goals. The master’s and CAGS in Curriculum & Teaching can be completed in person or fully online.
Find Mentors for Life
Our Curriculum & Teaching faculty bring extensive experience in education, curriculum design, and instructional practice, with research grounded in the realities of today’s classrooms. They are committed to supporting your professional growth and providing guidance throughout your program and beyond graduation.
Dr. Catherine Ritz leads the Curriculum & Teaching and World Language Education programs at BU Wheelock, preparing educators to design meaningful learning experiences and strengthen their teaching practice. She teaches courses in world language pedagogy, research, learning design, and curriculum development, with research focused on proficiency-based curricula, assessment, teacher practice, and program leadership.
Advance Your Career with a Curriculum and Teaching Degree or Certificate
Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development will help you grow as an effective practitioner and professional. With a curriculum and instruction degree or certificate, you’ll be prepared for careers like:
- Curriculum specialists
- Department heads
- Program directors
- Professional status teachers
Start Your Graduate Program in Curriculum and Teaching Today!
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the certificate or master’s in curriculum and instruction. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.