{"id":65615,"date":"2023-03-14T16:08:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T20:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?page_id=65615"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:01:20","slug":"online-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/academics-professional-development\/online-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu-wheelock.liaisoncas.com\" class=\"button\">Apply Now<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/request-more-information\/\" class=\"button\">Request More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boston University Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development offers several online master&#8217;s and certificate programs, as well as an online executive doctor of education (EdD) in higher education leadership. All of BU Wheelock\u2019s online graduate programs provide an asynchronous, interactive learning experience that gives students a flexible course schedule with opportunities to engage with their faculty and peers. In addition,<\/p>\n<p>Students in the online graduate programs receive hands-on support from faculty and our student services team throughout the duration of the program. Boston University online programs expose our students to cutting-edge scholarship that is designed to improve practice and allow them to develop critical knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately as a professional.<\/p>\n<p><span>Want to know more about online learning and what to expect? Find out more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/online-learning\/\"><span>Boston University Online Education<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Makes Boston University Online Graduate Programs Unique?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>BU Wheelock\u2019s <i>f<\/i><\/span><i><span>ully online<\/span><\/i><span> graduate programs offer flexibility and adaptability<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Asynchronous learning works with your busy schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Continuous support is available as you navigate your online education<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>All programs are encompassed within Boston University&#8217;s accreditation by the New England Commission for Higher Education\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neche.org\/\">NECHE<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Online Master&#8217;s Degree Programs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">AI &amp; Education<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>EdM in AI &amp; Education\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare to lead human-centered artificial intelligence in education-related settings<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate AI tools and claims, design AI-supported instruction, and use data to make sound decisions<\/li>\n<li>Complete the 30-credit program full- or part-time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Curriculum &amp; Teaching<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>EdM in Curriculum &amp; Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/curriculum-teaching\/edm-in-curriculum-teaching\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A fully online master&#8217;s program designed for working educators<\/li>\n<li>Choose from one of seven content-specific tracks<\/li>\n<li>Flexible, asynchronous learning with live interactions that fit your schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Early Childhood Leadership<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>MA in Leadership, Policy &amp; Advocacy for Early Childhood Well-Being<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/early-childhood\/ma-in-leadership-policy-advocacy-for-early-childhood-well-being\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand and influence the systems that impact young children (birth to 8 years) and families<\/li>\n<li>Develop a strong foundation to address systemic inequality through research and policy\u2014with the option to add a teacher licensure<\/li>\n<li>Learn to craft policy and champion causes vital to childhood well-being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Education for Equity &amp; Social Justice<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>EdM in Education for Equity &amp; Social Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/education-for-equity-social-justice\/edm-in-education-for-equity-social-justice\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare to confront the consequences of systemic inequities and discrimination<\/li>\n<li>Tap the intellectual resources available across several of Boston University\u2019s schools and college to understand and address inequity by drawing on multiple perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Offered fully online with the option to take electives in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Higher Education Administration<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>EdM in Higher Education Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/educational-leadership-policy-studies\/edm-in-educational-leadership-policy-studies-higher-education-administration\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain the knowledge and skills to become a leader in student life, financial aid, admissions, and more<\/li>\n<li>Faculty are higher education experts and active members of professional organizations such as NASPA<\/li>\n<li>Fully online classes feature asynchronous learning and live sessions that fit your schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">World Language Education<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>EdM in World Language Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/world-language-education\/edm-in-world-language-education\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to world language teachers of any modern language. Option for licensure.<\/li>\n<li>Aspiring world language educators may begin their journey toward becoming a teacher of adults, in international settings, or private school settings<\/li>\n<li>Advancing world language educators may expand and deepen their pedagogical and curricular expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Online Doctoral Program<\/h3>\n<h4>Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership<\/h4>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/educational-leadership-policy-studies\/executive-edd-in-higher-education-leadership\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed for higher education professionals who want to further develop their knowledge and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>For mid-career higher education leaders who aspire to executive roles or who are already in administrative positions and seek to advance their careers<\/li>\n<li>Students develop interpersonal skills and explore organizational complexities as they grow in their ability to understand the higher education enterprise, assess situations, and take action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Online Certificates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">AI &amp; Education<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/ai-education\/ai-education-graduate-certificate\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepares educators to evaluate AI tools with rigor, interpret data responsibly, and lead implementation efforts ground in evidence and strong pedagogical principles<\/li>\n<li>Designed for working professionals and is typically completed in two to three semesters<\/li>\n<li>Consists of seven core courses and a capstone project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Curriculum &amp; Teaching<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum &amp; Teaching CAGS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/curriculum-teaching\/curriculum-teaching-cags\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advance your ability to reach students with the greatest impact with a dynamic post-master\u2019s credential<\/li>\n<li class=\"is-style-default\">Open to educators working across a wide range of contexts, including early childhood education, elementary education, English education, ESL, mathematics education, science education, social studies education, special education, and world language education<\/li>\n<li>Start in summer, fall, or spring, and complete in one year (full time) or two years (part time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Education for Equity &amp; Democracy<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education for Equity &amp; Democracy Graduate Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/education-for-equity-social-justice\/education-for-equity-democracy-graduate-certificate\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain resources and tools to design strategies to prevent and reverse inequities<\/li>\n<li>Fully online, with full- and part-time options<\/li>\n<li>Join a learning cohort with other students enrolled in the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">TESOL<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol\/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol-certificate\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore how language works, the ways that people learn to speak a second language, and communicative approaches to language teaching<\/li>\n<li>A flexible program that can be completed on a full- or part-time basis<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for those who already hold advanced degrees, are making mid-career changes, or who are already volunteering or working in this field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">World Language Education<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>World Language Education Graduate Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/world-language-education\/world-language-education-graduate-certificate\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A flexible, part-time program will enable you to deepen your knowledge of second language acquisition, teaching world languages, and curriculum and assessment<\/li>\n<li>Supports new and experienced educators to more effectively teach world languages<\/li>\n<li>Open to educators of any world language seeking to advance their expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Ready for the next step? Here\u2019s how to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Begin by reviewing the application requirements to ensure you have all the materials needed to apply. You\u2019ll need a resume or CV, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a completed application form. For a full list of what is required, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/application-requirements\/\"><span>Graduate Application <\/span><span>Requirements<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Earn Your Master&#8217;s, Certificate, or Doctor of Education Online at BU Wheelock<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>With a Boston University Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development online master&#8217;s doctorate, or certificate, you can advance your education and career on your schedule. You\u2019ll earn a top-notch education in a format that is convenient for wherever you are in life. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bu-sed.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\"><span>Start your application today<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development offers several online master&#8217;s and certificate programs, as well as an online executive doctor of education (EdD) in higher education leadership. 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