10 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Early Childhood Education program at Boston College stresses a humanistic approach to teaching that is both developmentally appropriate and intellectually challenging. It prepares the teacher to work with a diverse range of children by providing the teacher with knowledge about instructional practices, along with perspectives on children, schools, and society.

The M.A.T. in Teaching in English at Boston College is designed for those students who wish to teach English at the secondary school level.

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development’s M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College prepares you for entry-level and middle-management positions in student affairs and other professional areas within colleges, universities, community colleges, and policymaking organizations.

This Secondary Education degree programs from Boston College lead to grades 8-12 licensure in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, English, Foreign Language (Spanish or French), History, Mathematics, and Physics. Each program includes four different types of courses.

Special Education - Moderate Support Needs at Boston College prepares teachers to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities (also known as high incidence disabilities) such as: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disability, emotional and behavioral disorders, and mild developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders. 

In today’s data-driven world, there is increasing demand for researchers with the data science skills to lead and conduct research and evaluation investigations. The M.A. in Research and Evaluation Methods program at Boston College is designed to equip you with the robust background in methodology, research design, and data analysis you’ll need to help meet that demand.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Policy at Boston College prepares graduates to assume leadership roles both within schools and within the greater community. While teachers work directly with students, educational leaders work to improve the systems serving students, their families, and communities.

The School Counseling program from Boston College has educated hundreds of well-trained, licensed school counselors to become leaders, advocates, and change agents who utilize evidence-based practices to remove barriers to learning and to promote positive development for all children and adolescents.  

This Curriculum and Instruction program from Boston College is for U.S. students who already possess an initial license and want to enhance learning further in their area of licensure, international students who wish to engage with foundational and leading edge thinking and thinkers on curriculum, pedagogy, and educational reform.

The Elementary Education program from Boston College stresses a humanistic approach to teaching that is both developmentally appropriate and intellectually challenging. It prepares the teacher to work with a diverse range of children by providing the teacher with knowledge about instructional practices, along with perspectives on children, schools, and society.