EdM in English & Language Arts Education

Inspire Deep Thought with the EdM in English and Language Arts

Become the teacher they’ll remember. The Master of Education (EdM) in English & Language Arts Education stands apart from other master’s in English education or master’s in language arts programs. Here, you’ll explore culturally sustaining teaching practices for developing students’ critical literacy skills (grades 5–12).

Deepen your expertise in lesson design, critical literacy, instructional delivery, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to take courses in English with a focus on diverse literature and pedagogy.

Program Pathways

For Current Teachers

Our EdM in English & Language Arts Education is for individuals who already have an initial teaching license or who are interested in teaching outside the public school system. This flexible program can be completed full- or part-time and can be started in any semester.

Essential Communication and Language Skills

In a master’s in language arts or master’s in English education, you’ll further develop tools and techniques to teach essential communication and language skills. Our EdM in English & Language Arts Education allows you to focus on elementary (grade 5), middle school, or high school students using a culturally informed approach. 

Increase your impact in topics like vocabulary, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and reading fluency. Learn culturally sustaining teaching practices for developing students’ literacy.

Critical Thinking and Literary Analysis

You’ll also learn new tools and techniques to work with students to understand language structure, the evolution of the English language, and literary analysis. Help students dissect fiction and nonfiction work to build critical thinking skills. You’ll learn how to leverage diverse literature and pedagogy, empowering students to speak on issues related to equity and social justice.

Licensure Option

If you are seeking initial teacher licensure, you can also explore the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English for Education & Justice.

Career Outcomes

Most master’s in english education or master’s in language arts programs provide you with new tools and techniques. Our EdM in English & Language Arts Education also equips you to serve economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse elementary, middle, and high school students. You’ll be able to emphasize recent research and successful practices in English and language arts education. You will achieve mastery of:

• Curriculum, planning, and assessment
• Instructional delivery
• Teaching students with a diverse range of needs and backgrounds
• Building effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations
• Subject matter knowledge

EdM in English & Language Arts Education Alumni

When considering a master’s in english education or master’s in language arts program, you should evaluate the career outcomes of program alumni. Graduates of Boston University’s EdM in English & Language Arts Education enter a wide range of careers,  including:

• English teacher (grades 5–12)
• Language arts/ELA teacher (grades 5–12)
• Supervisor
• Department chair
• Curriculum developer
• Educational consultant

Courses in the EdM in English & Language Arts Education

Program graduates complete courses in professional education and additional graduate courses in English. For students interested in adding licensure,  student-teaching experience is also required.

Courses in the program include:

• Introduction to Research
• Three courses in education
• Four graduate-level courses in English

Scholarships Available

Admissions & Dates

Still wondering which master’s in English education or master’s in language arts is right for you? Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the unique aspects of the EdM in English & Language Arts Education. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.