The Master of Education (EdM) in Curriculum & Teaching at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development supports your development as a practicing or aspiring educator who is both knowledgeable and innovative in a demanding and rewarding profession. As a student in the program, you’ll learn how to plan and design instruction, create a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum, broaden and deepen your knowledge of teaching, and evaluate educational outcomes.
The Curriculum & Teaching program supports educators seeking to craft their own unique program of study and who are looking for a program that meets their specific needs. The program is open to students of all levels and areas of education. In addition, it is offered both in person and fully online. BU Wheelock’s online master’s programs provide asynchronous, interactive learning experiences. Students receive hands-on support from faculty and student services throughout the program.
Dates & Deadlines
Spring & Fall 2025
Aug 15, 2024
Application Opens
Spring 2025 Semester
Dec 15, 2024
Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Semester
Jan 15, 2025
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2025 Semester
Aug 1, 2025
Application Closes
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Curriculum & Teaching EdM have gone into a variety of careers after graduating. You’ll have the flexibility to pursue the educational issues that interest you most as you prepare to be an outstanding leader in teaching, supervisory, and research positions.
- Curriculum specialist
- Department head
- Program director
- Professional status teacher
Featured Faculty
Faculty in the EdM in Curriculum & Teaching program have a wide range of interests, including developing proficiency-based curricula and performance assessments, effective pedagogy, and teacher development.
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Christina L. Dobbs
Program Director, English Education for Equity & Justice
Associate Professor -
Catherine Ritz
Program Director, Curriculum & Teaching and World Language Education
Clinical Associate Professor -
Kaylene Stevens
Clinical Assistant Professor
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Eleonora Villegas-Reimers
Chair, Teaching & Learning Department
Clinical Professor
More Information about the EdM in Curriculum & Teaching
Partnership Programs
Several pathways in the EdM in Curriculum & Teaching program are specifically designed for Teach For America corps members and fellows affiliated with one of BU Wheelock’s partnering educational organizations. Scholarship opportunities are available.
Online Programs
The EdM in Curriculum & Teaching is offered fully online. BU Wheelock’s online master’s programs provide asynchronous, interactive learning experiences. Students receive hands-on support from faculty and student services throughout the program.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
If you are a practicing educator who already has a master’s degree, the CAGS in Curriculum & Teaching may be for you. This flexible program will broaden and deepen your knowledge as a teacher and prepare you as an outstanding educational leader.