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31 Master's degrees offered by the university
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Multilingual Learner Education
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Multilingual Learner Education programme from Boston University prepares individuals to teach English as a second language (ESL) in US public schools.
Science Education
Students enrolled in the Science Education 11-month, full-time program at Boston University prepare for Massachusetts initial teacher licensure and further strengthen their skills and knowledge in their chosen academic fields.
Special Education
The minimum requirement for an approved program in Special Education at Boston University is 36 credits; however, students seeking a license in Special Education may need to complete additional requirements, depending on prior coursework completed.
World Language Education
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in World Language Education from Boston University is designed for graduates in world languages or graduates from equivalent programs or similar backgrounds.
Education for Equity and Social Justice
Education for Equity and Social Justice at Boston University will prepare professionals to confront the consequences of systemic inequities and pernicious discrimination against people who have been historically marginalized in educational and social service institutions..
Social Work and Education
The dual degree programs in Social Work and Education at Boston University were established at Boston University in 1988 in recognition of the fact that social workers and educators are deeply involved in addressing a range of educational issues.
Child Life and Family-Centered Care
The MS in Child Life and Family-Centered Care at Boston University prepares students to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of children of different ages, cultures, and medical conditions, as well as the needs of their families in healthcare settings.
Science Education
Boston University’s Master of Education (EdM) in Science Education is designed for candidates who want to deepen their knowledge and skills as formal or informal science educators.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
The mission of the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at Boston University is to produce scholars, leaders, and analysts who are grounded in policy, practice, and research, and who are equipped to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative educational programs, practices, and services for local, regional, national, and international schools, institutions, and organizations.
Global Education Leadership
Global Education Leadership students at Boston University will earn a BU EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies that features courses taught by the faculty of participating universities.
English Education for Equity and Justice
The Boston University Master of Arts in Teaching in English Education for Equity and Justice is designed for liberal arts graduates in English who wish to teach in middle or secondary schools.
Social Studies Education
Programs in Social Studies Education at Boston University prepare educators in the disciplines of history, government/civics, geography, economics, and the other social sciences, including classroom teachers and educators who work in museums, nonprofit organizations, and informal educational settings.
Educational Policy Studies
Educational Policy Studies at Boston University prepares students for a variety of careers including positions in research firms, think tanks, foundations, nonprofits, or government research offices
Deaf Education
The Deaf Education program within Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development prepares graduate students for initial licensure in Massachusetts as a Teacher of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing for all levels.
World Language Education
Boston University's Master of Education (EdM) in World Language Education provides advanced study for practicing educators who already hold teaching licensure (Advancing Educators) and for pre-service educators aspiring to teach in adult, international, or private school settings (Aspiring Educators).
Mathematics Education
The Master of Arts in Teaching Program of Mathematics Education at Boston University is designed for graduates who wish to teach in middle or secondary schools, have not completed a teaching licensure program, and majored in mathematics or who have taken a minimum of six mathematics courses beyond Calculus I.
Social Studies Education
Programs in Social Studies Education at Boston University prepare educators in the disciplines of history, government/civics, geography, economics, and the other social sciences, including classroom teachers and educators who work in museums, nonprofit organizations, and informal educational settings.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics programme from Boston University prepares students to teach English and other languages to adults, adolescents, and children in both public and private settings.
Art Education with Initial License
Boston University's Master of Arts in Art Education with Initial License offers art education practice and theory for students with an undergraduate degree in a studio discipline or on a case-by-case basis if they can demonstrate a strong visual arts practice.
English and Language Arts Education
The Master of Education in English and Language Arts Education from Boston University provides advanced study for educators with initial licensure seeking professional licensure and those interested in working outside of the US public school system.