{"id":68157,"date":"2023-06-13T16:44:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T20:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=68157"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:04:33","slug":"edm-in-science-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/science-education\/edm-in-science-education\/","title":{"rendered":"EdM in Science Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Empower Students in a Science-Driven World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Equip your students to thrive in a science-dependent world with a Master of Education in Science Education (EdM) from BU Wheelock. You\u2019ll explore the latest research, curricula, methodologies, and theories in science education. You\u2019ll also learn to apply science ed research to the design of teaching materials. This will enhance learning and help you address issues of access, equity, and diversity in teaching science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Program Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Established Educators (Not Seeking Licensure)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This science education degree is designed for educators who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills. While it offers the option to obtain teacher licensure, the program is geared toward educators who already have an initial license or do not wish to obtain one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Licensure Pathways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can earn an endorsement for Massachusetts Initial Teaching Licensure in biology, chemistry, general science, or physics by completing a graduate certificate program along with your EdM in Science Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer a master\u2019s program focused specifically on preparing for initial licensure, you can explore our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Science Education program.<\/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\/science-education\/mat-in-science-education\/\">Learn About the MAT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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=\"3024\" height=\"3024\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-88384\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1.jpg 3024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1500x1500.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-826x826.jpg 826w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-344x344.jpg 344w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-529x529.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-682x682.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1032x1032.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1321x1321.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-688x688.jpg 688w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1058x1058.jpg 1058w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1364x1364.jpg 1364w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1652x1652.jpg 1652w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/Hailey-Gordon-headshot-1-710x710.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-text\"><hr\/><div class=\"quote-sizing\">&#8220;I loved the opportunity to further my education while still being able to work full time. I appreciate the flexibility of course times, as well as the flexibility to design and tailor my course load to my specific teaching goals and interests&#8221;<\/div><footer class=\"caption\">Hailey Gordon (Wheelock&#8217;25)<\/footer><hr\/><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll deepen your impact as an educator with exposure to the latest research and teaching methods in this science education degree. Graduates are prepared for a variety of formal and informal science ed roles in schools, museums, community-based programs, and other organizations. Potential roles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Science teacher (middle or high school)<\/li><li>STEM curriculum developer<\/li><li>Science department chair or program coordinator<\/li><li>Museum or science center educator<\/li><li>STEM outreach or program coordinator<\/li><li>Instructional designer (science or STEM)<\/li><li>Education research or program evaluation associate<\/li><\/ul>\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-dark-color has-text-color\">Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Faculty in the Master of Education in Science Education represent broad experiences in science education. Their expertise spans a range of areas, including developing curriculum, designing learning environments, and supporting pre- and in-service teachers. <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-34296 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-science-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/ellen-faszewski\/\" 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\/SED18-013-e-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Ellen Faszewski\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Ellen E. Faszewski<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Clinical 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-22132 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-science-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/peter-garik\/\" 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\/Peter-Garik_01_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Peter Garik\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Peter Garik<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, Science Education<br \/>\r\nClinical 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-79408 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-science-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/ihsan-ghazal\/\" 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\/07\/Ghazal_Ihsan_348-_218-Retouched_Recropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Ihsan Ghazal\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Ihsan Ghazal<\/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-22134 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-elementary-education research-interest-science-education research-interest-stem-education research-interest-teaching-learning sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/eve-manz\/\" 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\/Eve_Manz_07_Square-scaled-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Eve Manz\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Eve Manz<\/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-38487 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-ai-education research-interest-science-education research-interest-stem-education research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-technology sed-affiliation-faculty department-teaching-learning program-science-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/thomas-mckenna\/\" 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\/07\/TJ-McKenna_21_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"TJ McKenna is a faculty member in the science education program at BU Wheelock and director of the AI and education program.\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Thomas J. McKenna<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Program Director, AI &#038; Education<br \/>\r\nDirector, Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale<br \/>\r\nAssociate Director, Educator Engagement and Impact, AI &#038; Education Institute<br \/>\r\nClinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>Affiliated faculty from Boston University&#8217;s College of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Duffy, Master Lecturer, Physics <br>Binyomin Abrams, Research Associate Professor, Chemistry <br>Kathryn Spilios, Master Lecturer, Biology <br>Manher Jariwala, Master Lecturer, Physics <\/p>\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\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4209\" height=\"2806\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Peter Garik, director of BU Wheelock\u2019s Master of Education in Science Education program.\" class=\"wp-image-88389 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik.jpg 4209w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-992x661.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-1984x1323.jpg 1984w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2026\/04\/AcceptedStudentsDay2023_2260_Peter-Garik-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4209px) 100vw, 4209px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">\u201cI am a strong believer in science education to prepare students to be citizens in a world ever more dependent on an understanding of what science is, what science can do, and what science cannot do. Science requires an educated public to determine science policy and respond to scientific discoveries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/peter-garik\/\"><strong>Peter Garik<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director, Science Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Courses in the Master of Education in Science Education (EdM)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Empower your teaching with the latest research, curricula, methodologies, and theories in science education. Choose the Licensure Option and complete a graduate certificate along with your master\u2019s to pursue an initial teacher license. Or select the Customized Option and pair core courses in research, teaching, and curriculum with electives from across BU Wheelock and BU Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example courses you can take in the Customized Option include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Introduction to Research<\/li><li>Science Teaching Methods I &amp; II<\/li><li>Foundations of Science Education<\/li><li>Exploring Science Teaching: A Practical Experience<\/li><li>Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science for Science Educators<\/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\/science-education\/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-master-of-arts-in-teaching-mat-in-science-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-master-of-arts-in-teaching-mat-in-science-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Science 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-master-of-arts-in-teaching-mat-in-science-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you seek an initial teacher license in the science content area in which you completed an undergraduate major, the MAT in Science Education offers a pathway. Graduates earn an endorsement for Massachusetts initial licensure in biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 8\u201312, or in general science for grades 5\u20138.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAT also allows you to complete 12 units in your licensure content area that can be applied toward professional licensure after teaching three years in Massachusetts under an initial license.<\/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\/science-education\/mat-in-science-education\/\">Learn About the MAT<\/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-certificate-pathways-to-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-certificate-pathways-to-licensure-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0Certificate Pathways to 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-certificate-pathways-to-licensure-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Our graduate certificates offer a streamlined path to endorsement for Massachusetts Initial Teacher Licensure in biology, chemistry, or physics for grades 8\u201312, or in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/science-education\/general-science-education-graduate-certificate\/\">general science for grades 5\u20138<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each certificate can be completed on its own or combined with the EdM in Science Education for a deeper exploration of the latest teaching methods.<\/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> Don\u2019t let financial concerns keep you from earning your science education degree. BU Wheelock\u2019s 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-fellowships\/\">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 2026 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Jul 1, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes (International Applicants)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2026 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 1, 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column date-deadline\">\n<h6>Fall 2027 Start<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4>Aug 15, 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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about earning your Master of Education in Science Education (EdM). 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:\/\/mywheelock.bu.edu\/inquiryform\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/bu-wheelock.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">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-master-of-education-in-science-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-what-will-i-learn-in-this-master-of-education-in-science-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat will I learn in this Master of Education in Science 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-what-will-i-learn-in-this-master-of-education-in-science-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You\u2019ll study how students learn science and develop expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This science education degree emphasizes research-based teaching and inquiry-driven learning across grade levels.<\/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-can-i-pursue-licensure-through-this-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-can-i-pursue-licensure-through-this-program-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I pursue licensure through this 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-can-i-pursue-licensure-through-this-program-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes\u2014you can earn an endorsement for a Massachusetts Initial Teaching License in biology, chemistry, general science, or physics by completing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/science-education\/\">graduate certificate program<\/a> as part of this master\u2019s program.<\/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-careers-can-i-pursue-with-a-science-ed-masters\"\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-careers-can-i-pursue-with-a-science-ed-masters-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat careers can I pursue with a science ed master\u2019s?\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-careers-can-i-pursue-with-a-science-ed-masters-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Graduates pursue roles such as science teacher, instructional coach, curriculum specialist, or education leader. This program prepares you to support student learning in schools and in other formal and informal science education settings.<\/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-whats-the-difference-between-an-edm-and-an-mat-in-science-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-whats-the-difference-between-an-edm-and-an-mat-in-science-education-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s the difference between an EdM and an MAT in science 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-whats-the-difference-between-an-edm-and-an-mat-in-science-education-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The EdM in Science Education is designed for current or aspiring educators who want to deepen their knowledge of teaching, curriculum, and research. 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