Create Brighter Futures for Children and Families
Advance your expertise in early childhood education with a master’s degree focused on child development, evidence-based teaching practices, curriculum design, and leadership in the field. Through a combination of theory and hands-on experience, you’ll develop the skills to support young learners (ages 3–8) and pursue opportunities as an educator, researcher, policymaker, or early childhood professional.
Choose from the master’s (EdM) in Early Childhood Education or the fully online master’s (MA) in Leadership, Policy & Advocacy for Early Childhood Well-Being. Both programs prepare you to:
- Collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and education professionals
- Understand how policies shape early childhood education and practice
- Apply culturally responsive, inclusive, and equity-centered approaches
Choose the Program That’s Right for You
Whether you’re looking to advance your teaching practice, lead early childhood initiatives, or influence policy and advocacy, our programs offer the flexibility and expertise to support your professional journey. Our faculty are deeply invested in your success and provide the mentorship, guidance, and real-world insights needed to help you thrive as a student and as a leader in the field.
I feel really grateful to be working with professors who care so much about the field and their student’s success and well-being.
Advance Your Career with a Master’s in Early Childhood
Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development prepares you to grow as an early childhood educator, leader, and advocate. Graduates become reflective practitioners who are committed to advancing the learning, development, and well-being of young children and their families. With a master’s degree in early childhood education or early childhood leadership, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:
- Public or private school teacher
- Educational services provider
- Curriculum or professional development leader
- Policy maker or advocate
- Program leader
- Researcher
“Studying at BU Wheelock has helped me rediscover the depth of my commitment to children’s well-being and the transformative power of education. It has taught me that I am not only an experienced practitioner but also a visionary leader capable of shaping policy and driving systemic change.
Start Your Master’s in Early Childhood Today!
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the early childhood education or early childhood leadership master’s. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.