{"id":67983,"date":"2023-06-09T15:49:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T19:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=67983"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:57:50","slug":"edm-in-early-childhood-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/early-childhood\/edm-in-early-childhood-education\/","title":{"rendered":"EdM in Early Childhood Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Support Children&#8217;s Learning and Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare to work with young children (ages 3\u20138) in classrooms, programs, or other educational settings with a Master&#8217;s in Early Childhood Education (EdM). You\u2019ll learn to design and implement inclusive, engaging curriculum, support children\u2019s social and emotional learning and well-being, and create learning environments that include and affirm children\u2019s cultural and linguistic identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BU Wheelock offers four pathways to an early childhood education master\u2019s degree, based on your prior studies and desire to seek initial teacher licensure. This flexible program is available full- or part-time, and coursework is offered in the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Pathways and Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This program offers four pathways to grow your expertise, including three that lead to endorsement for Massachusetts Early Childhood Education (PreK\u20132) licensure. BU Wheelock offers a full range of support to graduate students seeking teaching licensure. Students in the general and streamlined pathways complete the program with 34 credits, while the licensure pathway requires 48 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/about\/offices-services\/professionalpreparation\/\">Learn about licensure preparation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-general-pathway\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-general-pathway-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGeneral Pathway\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-general-pathway-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>For students who are not seeking licensure to teach in public schools but want to develop an understanding of how young children learn and develop. The 34-credit pathway includes 28 units of required courses and 6 units of field experience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-licensure-pathway\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-licensure-pathway-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLicensure Pathway\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-licensure-pathway-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>For students entering with minimal or no coursework in early childhood education and seeking endorsement for Massachusetts Early Childhood Education (PreK\u20132) licensure. This program requires 48 credits, which includes 36 units of required courses and 12 units of field experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/about\/offices-services\/professionalpreparation\/\">Learn about licensure preparation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-streamlined-licensure-pathway\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-streamlined-licensure-pathway-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStreamlined Licensure Pathway\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-streamlined-licensure-pathway-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>For students who have completed a previous degree in early childhood education or elementary education. This program can be completed in 34 credits, which includes 28 units of required courses and 6 units of field experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/about\/offices-services\/professionalpreparation\/\">Learn about licensure preparation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-combined-degree-licensure-pathway\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-combined-degree-licensure-pathway-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCombined Degree Licensure Pathway\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-combined-degree-licensure-pathway-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>For students who have completed the BU Wheelock undergraduate Education &amp; Human Development major with the Teaching &amp; Learning pathway and the Early Childhood Education focus. Students take 34 credits, which includes 28 units of required courses and 6 units of field experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/about\/offices-services\/professionalpreparation\/\">Learn about licensure preparation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-field-based-experiences\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-field-based-experiences-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tField-Based Experiences\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-field-based-experiences-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Gain hands-on teaching experience in early childhood classrooms. You\u2019ll complete at least one semester of student teaching, guided by Wheelock faculty and a carefully selected classroom teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/academics-professional-development\/graduate-programs\/graduate-field-based-experiences\/\">Learn about field-based experiences<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student in the Master\u2019s in Early Childhood Education program, you\u2019ll learn how to create and sustain partnerships with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support the individual strengths and needs of all students and families. This early childhood education degree will prepare you for such roles as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Early childhood teacher (PreK\u20132)<\/li><li>Literacy specialist or instructional coach<\/li><li>Curriculum developer or instructional designer<\/li><li>Program or education coordinator<\/li><li>Family engagement specialist<\/li><li>Policy or research assistant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote is-style-modern has-image has-image-focus-center-middle\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote-inner\"><blockquote><div class=\"container-lockup\"><div class=\"container-icon-outer\"><div class=\"container-icon-inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"502\" height=\"330\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-87951\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Gonzalez_Alyssa_Headshot_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Alyssa Gonzalez is wearing a pink top and has long brown hair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Gonzalez_Alyssa_Headshot_2025.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Gonzalez_Alyssa_Headshot_2025-500x330.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">\u201cI wanted a graduate program that would push me to grow, not just academically, but in how I think about equity, identity, and student experience. I was drawn to how much the program centered justice, community, and real-world classroom impact.\u201d<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Alyssa Gonzalez<br\/>Kindergarten Teacher, Boston Public Schools<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight has-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The faculty of BU Wheelock\u2019s early childhood education master\u2019s degree are experienced educators and internationally known researchers. Their areas of expertise include working with multilingual children and those with special needs, STEM education, arts-based and anti-bias education, curriculum design, and creating socially and emotionally affirming classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-34327 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-early-childhood sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-early-childhood\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/karen-murphy\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2018\/05\/Murphy-Karen2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Karen Murphy\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Karen Murphy<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Early Childhood <br \/>\r\nClinical Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-quaternary-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1500x1000.jpg);background-position:67% 37%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1500x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Karen Murphy is the director of the Early Childhood program at BU Wheelock\" class=\"wp-image-89951 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-992x662.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1984x1323.jpg 1984w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-1499x1000.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/07\/Professorship_Installation_Luncheon_1665-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/karen-murphy\/\">Dr. Karen Murphy<\/a> leads BU Wheelock&#8217;s Early Childhood program, bringing expertise in early learning, curriculum design, and innovative teaching practices. Her research explores how learning environments, children\u2019s experiences of school, and technology integration shape early childhood education. Through her teaching in early childhood education, curriculum design, and play, she prepares future educators and leaders to create engaging, developmentally responsive learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Early Childhood Education Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This early childhood education degree provides a solid foundation in early childhood care and education through coursework spanning policy, psychology, instructional methods, and curriculum development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailed course and fieldwork requirements vary based on your chosen pathway. Courses in this program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>STEM and Inquiry-Based Learning<\/li><li>Role of Play in Early Childhood Education<\/li><li>Socially and Emotionally Affirming Classrooms<\/li><li>Early Childhood Special Education: Policy and Practice<\/li><li>Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum: Literacy, Social Studies, and Arts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/wheelock\/programs\/early-childhood-education\/edm\/\">See Detailed Course List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Related Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Master of Arts in Leadership, Policy &amp; Advocacy for Early Childhood Well-Being<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shape policy and lead efforts to address inequalities that affect young children and families. This fully online Master of Arts program combines leadership training with the expertise you would get from an education policy master\u2019s and a master\u2019s in early childhood studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/early-childhood\/ma-in-leadership-policy-advocacy-for-early-childhood-well-being\/\">Learn about the MA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Scholarships Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Don\u2019t let financial concerns keep you from pursuing your Master\u2019s in Early Childhood Education. Boston University graduate programs are eligible for merit-based scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">See Scholarship Options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-stats alignleft has-1-stats\"><figure class=\"wp-block-bu-stats-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stats-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat has-circle1-color-primary has-circle2-color-primary has-number-size-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-container-outer\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-container-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-text-pre\">Scholarships offered to over <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-number\">65% <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-text-post\">of new students <\/div><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 100\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 100 100\" class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-svg\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-circle1\" cx=\"50\" cy=\"50\" r=\"47\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset:0\"><\/circle><circle class=\"wp-block-bu-stat-circle2\" cx=\"50\" cy=\"50\" r=\"47\" style=\"stroke-dashoffset:0\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-block-bu-stats-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-color has-text-color\">Admissions &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall &amp; Spring 2027<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 3, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Opens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Spring 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Dec 15, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Jan 15, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority Deadline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about earning your Master\u2019s in Early Childhood Education. Learn about<strong> application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application<\/strong> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/\">Admissions Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/register\/wheelock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-will-i-learn-in-this-early-childhood-education-degree\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-will-i-learn-in-this-early-childhood-education-degree-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat will I learn in this early childhood education degree?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-what-will-i-learn-in-this-early-childhood-education-degree-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>This program focuses on how young children learn and develop. You\u2019ll study curriculum design, inclusive teaching practices, and social and emotional development, while learning to create learning environments that support diverse learners and families.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-does-this-program-lead-to-teacher-licensure\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-does-this-program-lead-to-teacher-licensure-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes this program lead to teacher licensure?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-does-this-program-lead-to-teacher-licensure-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes\u2014this early childhood education master\u2019s degree offers pathways to endorsement for the Massachusetts Early Childhood Education (PreK\u20132) license. You\u2019ll complete coursework and supervised field experiences that prepare you for the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-bu-collapsible js-wp-block-bu-collapsible is-open icon-style-plus-minus is-style-plain\"\n\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\tid=\"bu-collapsible-id-do-i-need-a-background-in-education-to-apply\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"bu-collapsible-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"bu-block-collapsible-toggle js-bu-block-collapsible-toggle\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-do-i-need-a-background-in-education-to-apply-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDo I need a background in education to apply?\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-do-i-need-a-background-in-education-to-apply-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No\u2014this Master\u2019s in Early Childhood Education welcomes students from a range of backgrounds. 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