The Master of Education (EdM) program in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK–12 at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development will prepare you to be a PreK–12 public, independent, or international school or district leader. You’ll gain exposure to the fundamental and practical leadership skills you need to exercise leadership in a school or district setting while expanding your depth of understanding around critically important issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK–12 offers both licensure and non-licensure options. Students seeking leadership positions in public PreK-12 districts (such as principal, assistant principal, or superintendent) can choose the licensure program, which can be tailored to their needs. Students who are interested more generally in leadership or who seek to work in independent, international, or charter school settings will benefit from pursuing the non-licensure program. This flexible program allows you to choose either full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). It typically begins in the fall semester, and you may elect to takes classes during the summer.
Dates & Deadlines
Spring & Fall 2024
Aug 15, 2023
Application Open
Spring 2024 Semester
Dec 15, 2023
Application Deadline
Fall 2024 Semester
Jan 15, 2024
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2024 Semester
Aug 1, 2024
Application Closes
Featured Faculty
The faculty for the BU Wheelock master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK–12 includes experienced, successful school and district leaders with experience in a variety of educational settings and communities.
Career Outcomes
Whether you choose the licensure or non-licensure option for completing Boston University’s EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK–12, you will have many fulfilling career options in school leadership open to you.
- Principals
- Heads of school
- Assistant principals
- Curriculum coordinators
- Program directors
- District leaders
More Information about the EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK–12
Field-Based Experiences
Students in the licensure pathway for the EdM will participate in a practicum in a school setting, affording them a real-life opportunity to test out and practice in a school. The practicum is required for all students who wish to achieve licensure.
Licensure
The unique combination of practice-embedded coursework and research-informed clinical experience will lead you to eligibility for a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) administrator license for roles in public schools such as principal or superintendent.
Graduate Admissions
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the master’s degree program in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: PreK–12. Learn about application requirements and deadlines, sign up for an information session, or start your application today.