A master’s degree in Applied Human Development from BU Wheelock can help you become the highly effective professional you know you can be, whether your field is physical education, coaching, or positive youth development. You can choose from one of our three areas of specialization, each one providing broad instruction in human development and specific course content.
Prepares you to assume leadership roles and responsibilities in a variety of youth-serving organizations.
You'll explore youth health and wellness, as well as physical activity and sport from a developmental perspective, and be prepared as a teacher and a leader. There is an opportunity for Massachusetts teaching licensure inside this specialization.
If you're ready to begin your professional career in athletic coaching or further their professional development by expanding and deepening their coaching knowledge, this program may be for you
Take rigorous courses that prepare you for the future
Study with faculty that are recognized leaders in their fields
Access innovative research opportunities in emerging areas of study
Be a part of a vibrant graduate community with students from around the world
BU Wheelock offers you a wealth of academic opportunities in many areas: Literacy & Language Education, Leadership & Policy Studies, Secondary Education, Elementary & Early Childhood Education, and Counseling & Human Development.
