Overview

Students in the English and Language Arts Education program at Boston University prepare for careers as teachers, supervisors, department chairs, curriculum developers, and consultants.

What you'll study

The master’s program prepares teachers to serve economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse middle and high school students by emphasizing recent research and successful practices in English and language arts education. EdM students study English and American literature, research on language development, classroom teaching methodology, and service to schools and children.

The program focuses on research findings that help improve instructional methodology, materials, and curricula. Students will examine the art and the craft of teaching language and literature.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lesson Design & Instruction Delivery in the Humanities
Teaching Classic and Contemporary Texts
Student-Teaching Reflective Seminar
Lesson Design & Instruction Delivery in the Humanities
Methods of Teaching Writing in Secondary English Language Arts
Pre-Practicum in English Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Education Language Studies Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 854 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form
Statement of Qualifications and Objectives
Equity & Inclusion Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Standardized Test Scores
English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

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Overview

What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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