{"id":68137,"date":"2023-06-13T16:32:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T20:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=68137"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:29:30","slug":"edm-in-language-literacy-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/language-literacy-education\/edm-in-language-literacy-education\/","title":{"rendered":"EdM in Language &#038; Literacy Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Promote Language and Literacy Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how individuals use language and other modalities to read, write, and communicate with a master&#8217;s in language and literacy education (EdM) from BU Wheelock. Through critical study of theory, research, and practice, you\u2019ll gain a rich understanding of how language and literacy are developed in home, school, and community settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is typically completed in about two semesters and can be started in the fall or spring. While it does not lead to initial teacher licensure, some coursework may prepare you to eventually seek licensure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our master\u2019s in language and literacy education allows you to develop expertise through a choice of two specializations. <\/p>\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-literacy-education-9026f7a0\"\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-literacy-education-9026f7a0-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLiteracy Education\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-literacy-education-9026f7a0-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Focus on language and literacy development across diverse learners and settings. Ideal for individuals interested in enhancing their theoretical and empirical understanding of literacy, deepening their K-12 literacy instruction or leadership, or preparing for careers in curricular design or educational publishing. <\/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-language-education-c31970a7\"\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-language-education-c31970a7-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLanguage Education\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-language-education-c31970a7-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Explore how language is learned and taught across multilingual contexts, with coursework aligned to a master\u2019s in second language acquisition. Ideal for those supporting bilingual and multilingual learners.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\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=\"547\" height=\"593\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-88320\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Sophia-Hajjar-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Sophia Hajjar, , student in the master\u2019s in literacy education and language program.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Sophia-Hajjar-headshot.jpg 547w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Sophia-Hajjar-headshot-317x344.jpg 317w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Sophia-Hajjar-headshot-488x529.jpg 488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">&#8220;I have become more confident in my ability as a teacher and more capable in my ability to confidently communicate with my colleagues and peers.&#8221;<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Sophia Hajjar (Wheelock&#8217;26)<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes in Language and Literacy Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The master\u2019s in language and literacy education prepares you to support learning in homes, schools, and communities through policy, practice, and research. Upon completing your degree, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Understand how language, culture, and identity shape literacy development across childhood and adolescence<\/li><li>Apply research and theory to teaching and learning contexts<\/li><li>Design effective assessment and instruction in language and literacy<\/li><li>Analyze cognitive, sociocultural, and systemic factors that influence learning<\/li><li>Use evidence-based approaches to support bilingual and multilingual learners<\/li><li>Build on students\u2019 linguistic and cultural backgrounds as assets in the learning process<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This program provides a solid foundation for careers aligned with a master\u2019s in literacy education or a master\u2019s in second language acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Join Alumni in a Rewarding Career in Language and Literacy Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of our master\u2019s in language and literacy education make an impact in various roles across language instruction, literacy development, and educational leadership. BU Wheelock alumni hold such positions as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Instructional leader or coach<\/li><li>Literacy or language specialist<\/li><li>Curriculum developer<\/li><li>Adult literacy teacher<\/li><li>Policy maker or advisor<\/li><li>Community organizer<\/li><li>Researcher<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bu-pullquote is-style-modern has-image has-image-focus-center-middle has-dark-theme-text\"><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=\"1624\" height=\"1084\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-88318\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Britta Schwall, , student in the master\u2019s in literacy education and language program.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot.jpeg 1624w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-1500x1001.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-1200x801.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-992x662.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-1498x1000.jpeg 1498w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/britta-schwall-headshot-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1624px) 100vw, 1624px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">&#8220;I chose BU Wheelock because of its strong reputation and the incredible faculty who bring both expertise and passion to their teaching. I was drawn to the program\u2019s unique blend of hands-on experience and rigorous academic learning, which I knew would prepare me to make a meaningful impact in the field.&#8221;<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Britta Schwall (Wheelock&#8217;25)<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight\"><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 in BU Wheelock\u2019s master\u2019s in language and literacy education have a strong social justice orientation and a commitment to supporting students from racially and linguistically marginalized communities. They have expertise in many areas of language and literacy development, including biliteracy, TESOL methods, second language acquisition, adolescent literacy, children\u2019s literature, and more.<\/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-55223 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/jennifer-altavilla-giordano\/\" 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\/2021\/09\/Jennifer-Altavilla_12_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure)<br \/>\r\nLecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-23326 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-elementary-education research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education department-teaching-learning program-elementary-education program-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/andrea-bien\/\" 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\/2016\/08\/Andrea-Bien_09_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Andrea Bien\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Andrea Bien<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Clinical Associate Professor, Literacy Education and Elementary Education<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22080 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-deaf-studies sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-deaf-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/andrew-r-bottoms\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Andrew-Bottoms_12_-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Andrew Bottoms\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Andrew R. Bottoms<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Deaf Studies<br \/>\r\nSenior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22200 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-elementary-education research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-reading-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-elementary-education program-reading-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/jennifer-bryson\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Jennifer-Bryson_18_Square-scaled-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Jennifer Bryson\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Jennifer Bryson<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Faculty Director, Educator Preparation<br \/>\r\nProgram Director, Elementary Education<br \/>\r\nSpecial Director, Educator Preparation Early Literacy Initiatives<br \/>\r\nSenior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22086 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-deaf-studies research-interest-early-childhood research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-deaf-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/naomi-caselli\/\" 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\/2024\/10\/Naomi_Caselli_headshot_2024-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Naomi Caselli, who has short light brown hair and is earing a v neck black top\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Naomi Caselli<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Director, BU AI &#038; Education Initiative<br \/>\r\nDirector, BU Deaf Center<br \/>\r\nAssociate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22089 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-deaf-studies sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-deaf-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/todd-czubek\/\" 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\/2024\/10\/Todd-Czubek_headshot_2024-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Todd Czubek, who has short brown hair and is wearing a red tie, a white shirt, and a blue suit jacket\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Todd Czubek<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Senior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-21967 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-english-language-arts research-interest-language-literacy-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education department-teaching-learning program-english-language-arts-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/christina-dobbs\/\" 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\/2016\/06\/Christina-Dobbs_01_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Christina Dobbs\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Christina L. Dobbs<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Chair, Language &#038; Literacy Education Department<br \/>\r\nProgram Director, English Education for Equity &#038; Justice<br \/>\r\nAssociate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22065 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-reading-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education program-reading-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/katherine-frankel\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Kate-Frankel_37_Square-scaled-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Katherine Frankel\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Katherine Frankel<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-44808 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-deaf-studies sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-deaf-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/emily-glenn-smith\/\" 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\/2024\/10\/Emily-Glenn-Smith_02-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Emily Glen-Smith\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Emily Glenn-Smith<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22038 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-language-aquisition research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/mary-e-hughes\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Mary.Hughes.2-Mary-Hughes-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Mary Hughes\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Mary E. Hughes<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, EdM in TESOL Applied Linguistics and TESOL Certificate<br \/>\r\nSenior Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-44617 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-english-language-arts research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-english-language-arts-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/davena-jackson\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"130\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2019\/08\/Truncated-Davena-Jackson.png\" alt=\"Photo of Davena Jackson\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Davena Jackson<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22071 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/laura-jimenez\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Laura M. Jim\u00e9nez\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Laura M. Jim\u00e9nez<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Senior Lecturer<br \/>\r\nDirector, Center for Educating Critically<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-55284 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-deaf-studies research-interest-educational-leadership-policy-studies research-interest-elementary-education research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-higher-education-administration research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-technology sed-affiliation-doctoral sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-deaf-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/franklin-jones\/\" 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\/2024\/10\/Franklin_Jones-Jr_02-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Franklin Jones Jr\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Franklin Jones, Jr.<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Lecturer<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22044 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/yasuko-kanno\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Kanno_Yasko_797-_268-Retouched_Recropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Yasuko Kanno\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Yasuko Kanno<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-51509 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics research-interest-world-language-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/kathy-minhye-kim\/\" 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\/2020\/09\/Kathy-Minhye-Kim_14_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Kathy Minhye Kim\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Kathy Kim<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Language Education<br \/>\r\nAssistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22094 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-deaf-studies research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-language-aquisition sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-deaf-studies\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/amy-lieberman\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Lieberman_Amy_710-_317-Retouched_Recropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Amy Lieberman\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Amy M. Lieberman<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Director, Doctoral Studies <br \/>\r\nAssociate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22054 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-mathematics-education sed-affiliation-retired-emeritus-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/catherine-oconnor\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/OConnor-Cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Catherine O&#039;Connor\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Catherine O&#8217;Connor<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Professor Emerita<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22057 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-tesol-applied-linguistics sed-affiliation-retired-emeritus-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/marnie-reed\/\" 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\/2016\/07\/Marnie-Reed_03_-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Marnie Reed\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Marnie Reed<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Clinical Professor Emerita<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-45466 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-mathematics-education research-interest-science-education research-interest-secondary-education research-interest-stem-education research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-technology sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/eli-tucker-raymond\/\" 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\/2019\/09\/Eli-Tucker-Raymond_13_Square-scaled-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Eli Tucker-Raymond\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Eli Tucker-Raymond<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Research Associate Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-22706 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education program-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/beth-warren\/\" 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\/2016\/09\/Warren-Beth-Cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Beth Warren\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Beth Warren<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Sylvia Earl Professor<br \/>\r\nDirector, Earl Center for Learning &#038; Innovation<\/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-dark-color has-quaternary-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-786x600.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"786\" height=\"600\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-786x600.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Laura M. Jim\u00e9nez, faculty member in the master\u2019s in literacy education and language.\" class=\"wp-image-79183 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-786x600.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-451x344.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-693x529.jpg 693w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-894x682.jpg 894w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563-901x688.jpg 901w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2016\/07\/Laura-Jimenez-headshot-2024-e1719257871563.jpg 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/laura-jimenez\/\">Dr. Laura M. Jim\u00e9nez <\/a>is a senior lecturer in the Language &amp; Literacy Education Department at BU Wheelock. Her scholarship looks at the ways marginalized communities are represented in children and YA literature. Her work has been published in <em>Journal for Literacy Research<\/em>, <em>Language Arts<\/em>, and other peer-reviewed journals, as well as the <em>Boston Globe<\/em>, the <em>New York Times<\/em>, and other media outlets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Language and Literacy Education Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students in the master\u2019s in language and literacy education will take the required course, Introduction to Research. Additional courses will vary based on your chosen specialization. These courses include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Critical Analysis of Children&#8217;s and Young Adult Literature<\/li><li>Culture, Language, and Cognition<\/li><li>Discourse, Narrative, and Literacy<\/li><li>Educational Issues in Bilingualism<\/li><li>Instruction and Assessment for Emergent and Developing Literacies <\/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\/developmental-studies\/edm\/\">See Detailed Course List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Related Programs<\/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-phd-in-educational-studies\"\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-phd-in-educational-studies-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPhD in Educational Studies\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-phd-in-educational-studies-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you are seeking a doctoral program, the PhD in Educational Studies offers a concentration in language and literacy education. 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Choose from several pathways, including licensure; dual licensure with early childhood education or special education; or research, leadership, and advocacy. <\/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\/deaf-studies-2\/edm-in-deaf-education\/\">Learn about the EdM<\/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-edm-in-reading-literacies-education\"\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-edm-in-reading-literacies-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEdM in Reading &amp; Literacies Education\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-edm-in-reading-literacies-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you are seeking both a master\u2019s degree and licensure, you can explore the Master\u2019s in Reading &amp; Literacies Education. The master\u2019s program can be completed in one year, full time.<\/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\/reading-education\/edm-in-reading-education\/\">Learn about the EdM<\/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-cags-in-reading-literacies-education\"\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-cags-in-reading-literacies-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCAGS in Reading &amp; Literacies Education\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-cags-in-reading-literacies-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you are a teacher who already has a master\u2019s degree, you can expand your expertise in reading instruction through a certificate of advanced graduate studies (CAGS) in Reading &amp; Literacies Education. The CAGS program can be completed in 9 months full-time; part-time options are also available.<\/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\/reading-education\/reading-education-cags\/\">Learn about the CAGS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Scholarships Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p> Ready to begin your master\u2019s in language and literacy education? Don\u2019t let questions of funding hold you back. At Boston University, merit-based scholarships are available to graduate students. <\/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\" 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 the master\u2019s in literacy education and language. 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-makes-this-masters-in-language-and-literacy-education-unique\"\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-makes-this-masters-in-language-and-literacy-education-unique-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat makes this master\u2019s in language and literacy education unique?\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-makes-this-masters-in-language-and-literacy-education-unique-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>This master\u2019s in language and literacy education emphasizes how culture, language, and context shape learning. You\u2019ll study literacy development and language acquisition across home, school, and community settings, with a focus on bilingual and multilingual learners. The program combines research and practice to help you understand how students read, write, and communicate in diverse environments.<\/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-what-will-you-learn-in-a-masters-in-language-education-and-literacy-program\"\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-you-learn-in-a-masters-in-language-education-and-literacy-program-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat will you learn in a master\u2019s in language education and literacy program?\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-you-learn-in-a-masters-in-language-education-and-literacy-program-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You\u2019ll build expertise in literacy development, language acquisition, and evidence-based instruction. Coursework draws on research in areas like multilingual education, sociocultural influences on learning, and assessment practices. 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