Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Social Studies Education at Boston University is intended for prospective teachers and, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, fulfills academic requirements for an initial teacher license in Massachusetts, which has reciprocity with most other states.

Mentored field experiences begin early in the program, include pre-practicum experiences in schools, and culminate with full-time student teaching in a social studies classroom, affording preservice teachers the opportunity to design and implement inquiry-based, content-rich units of study, and to assess students’ learning.

Key facts

Building on students’ undergraduate education, students complete two courses in their chosen field of study in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in addition to their pedagogical courses in the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language

Linguistics

English Language Development: Grade 5–12 English Language Learners

Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment

Educational Issues in Bilingualism

Second Language Acquisition

Seminar: The Student Teaching Experience

Student-Teaching Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Education Social Work Sociology View 601 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Statement of Qualifications and Objectives

Equity & Inclusion Statement

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial transcripts from all universities attended

Two letters of recommendation

Official standardized test score reports

Non-refundable $95 application fee

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Tuition Fee

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International

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
National

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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