{"id":86719,"date":"2026-01-26T14:45:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=86719"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:46:04","slug":"edm-in-ai-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/ai-education\/edm-in-ai-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Education (EdM) in AI &#038; Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Transform Learning with an Online AI and Education Masters (EdM)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The online Master of Education (EdM) in AI and Education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development prepares PreK\u201312 teachers and higher education faculty, administrators, researchers, policy experts, and ed tech professionals to lead human-centered artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program centers learning: You\u2019ll develop the judgment to evaluate AI tools and claims, design AI-supported instruction, and use data to make sound decisions about teaching, assessment, and learning outcomes, and complete a capstone project connecting your coursework to real settings and stakeholders in this AI in education masters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4>Watch a recent info session<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI &amp; Education Information Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UI3gczalgOQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Why This Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This AI in Education masters (EdM) program isn&#8217;t about chasing the latest app or tech trend\u2014it\u2019s about joining a professional community dedicated to keeping student learning and human connection at the center of instruction. Learning and relationships come first, and AI is evaluated as one set of tools that can help or hinder learning depending on how it\u2019s designed and implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 30-credit online AI in Education degree program is built around the questions educators are actually facing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Which AI tools genuinely improve learning?<\/li><li>How can these tools strengthen my teaching and my career?&nbsp;<\/li><li>How do I protect my students while using AI tools?<\/li><li>How do I lead confidently when the landscape keeps shifting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what sets BU Wheelock&#8217;s EdM in AI &amp; Education apart: <\/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-transform-learning-with-human-centered-ai\"\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-transform-learning-with-human-centered-ai-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTransform Learning with Human-Centered AI\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-transform-learning-with-human-centered-ai-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn to lead AI integration with intention, going beyond surface-level tools to focus on human-centered AI. You&#8217;ll develop the judgment to know when AI can be used to support a student, and when we should step back to protect the deeper work of learning. Through a flexible 30-credit curriculum, you&#8217;ll gain the expertise to shape classrooms and schools where human judgment stays at the center.<\/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-design-and-evaluate-ai-supported-instruction\"\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-design-and-evaluate-ai-supported-instruction-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDesign and Evaluate AI-Supported Instruction\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-design-and-evaluate-ai-supported-instruction-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to apply evidence-based instructional design to AI-supported learning tools and assess whether they improve outcomes in real PreK\u201312 and higher ed settings. You\u2019ll also integrate AI into teaching and assessment while keeping student learning and well-being at the center.<\/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-lead-responsible-adoption-in-schools-districts-and-more\"\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-lead-responsible-adoption-in-schools-districts-and-more-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLead Responsible Adoption in Schools, Districts, and More\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-lead-responsible-adoption-in-schools-districts-and-more-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You\u2019ll build the leadership toolkit to guide responsible AI adoption across PreK\u201312 classrooms, schools, and districts, as well as higher education and education organizations. Develop practical governance and implementation skills that address privacy, bias, accessibility (including disability and special education considerations), and appropriate use. Learn to evaluate vendor claims, set clear goals and guardrails, and create implementation plans that earn trust with educators, families, and decision-makers.<\/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-learn-at-an-r1-research-university\"\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-learn-at-an-r1-research-university-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn at an R1 Research University\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-learn-at-an-r1-research-university-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>At BU Wheelock, you get research and hands-on experience. Boston University is an R1 university, and BU Wheelock brings deep research strength ($15.2M in external research funds in 2024) alongside real-world partnerships and field-based learning.<\/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-flexible-online-format-with-program-support\"\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-flexible-online-format-with-program-support-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFlexible Online Format with Program Support\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-flexible-online-format-with-program-support-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You\u2019ll complete the part-time EdM in AI and education online, with support designed for working educators and education leaders. Course delivery details (live online vs. asynchronous), pacing options, and advising support will be shared by the program team, allowing you to choose the approach that best fits your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color\">Online Coursework and Capstone Experiences<\/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-curriculum\"\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-curriculum-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCurriculum\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-curriculum-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Courses span the full arc of AI in education\u2014from foundations and learning design to assessment, data analytics, research methods, and implementation\u2014culminating in a research-to-practice capstone. Courses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Foundations of AI in Educational Contexts<\/li><li>AI in Teaching and Learning: Pedagogical Applications<\/li><li>AI and Assessment of Student Learning and Experience<\/li><li>AI in Education: Historical Perspectives and Design Approaches for Learning<\/li><li>AI in Educational Data Analytics and Visualization&nbsp;<\/li><li>Research Methods and Evidence in Educational AI&nbsp;<\/li><li>AI Implementation and Professional Leadership<\/li><li>AI &amp; Education Research-to-Practice Capstone&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\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-capstone-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-capstone-experiences-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCapstone 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-capstone-experiences-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Your capstone is built for real educational impact. You\u2019ll create a polished, shareable leadership project in collaboration with an industry partner that demonstrates you can vet AI tools and claims, design with ethics and equity in mind, use data responsibly, and deliver clear recommendations to diverse stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll take on a real AI-and-learning challenge\u2014then design, pilot, and evaluate an AI-supported practice or strategy with feedback from faculty and peers. Fully online and flexible across time zones, the capstone helps you graduate with proof you can lead implementation and instructional improvement.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group person-spotlight has-primary-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\">You\u2019ll learn from BU Wheelock faculty who are experienced educators and researchers focused on evidence-based AI in education. Their expertise includes instructional design and evaluation, data and measurement, and responsible technology use in schools.<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-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=\"Photo of Thomas TJ McKenna\" \/><\/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\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-79747 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-teaching-learning research-interest-technology sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/michael-chang\/\" 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\/08\/Michael-Chang_headshot-2024-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Michael Chang, who has short black hair and is wearing a blue collared shirt\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Michael Alan Chang<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Margaret McGuire Earl Career Development Professor<br \/>\r\nAssistant Professor <br \/>\r\nAssistant Director, Earl Center for Learning &#038; Innovation<\/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-68844 profile type-profile status-publish hentry research-interest-applied-human-development research-interest-early-childhood research-interest-equity-diversity-inclusion research-interest-language-literacy-education research-interest-special-education sed-affiliation-faculty department-language-literacy-education\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/profile\/ola-ozernov-palchik\/\" 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\/Ola_Ozernov-Palchik_headshot_2024-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shows Ola Ozernov Palchik, who has short red hair and is wearing a green top and black jacket\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Ola Ozernov-Palchik<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Research Assistant Professor<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-tertiary-color has-text-color\" id=\"career-pathways\"><a href=\"#career-pathways\">Career Pathways for an AI and Education Masters (EdM)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI in Education degree graduates leave prepared to lead evidence-based AI integration across PreK\u201312 and higher education classrooms, schools, districts, organizations, and more. And the increased demand for professionals who understand how to responsibly implement AI in education can translate into higher salaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Example Industries and Role<\/h3>\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-schools-and-districts\"\n\t\tdata-default-open=\"false\"\n\t>\n\t\t<h4 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-schools-and-districts-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSchools and Districts\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-block-collapsible-content js-bu-block-collapsible-content\" id=\"bu-collapsible-id-schools-and-districts-panel\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Support AI integration in classrooms, schools, and districts<\/li><li>Evaluate AI use with evidence, data, and clear 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