MA/MS in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Boston University offers, through its Wheelock college, this master's in education for future practitioners and researchers who want to put developmental theory into practice. Students gain competencies and field experience that prepare them for work in many kinds of settings. The program stresses the foundations of learning in several linked developmental areas, such as thinking, feeling, moral reasoning, physical growth and social relationships, while paying attention to cultural and social diversity. Students pursue one of three concentrations: athlete-focused sport leadership, mental performance, or youth development with a positive approach. Graduates should understand development across the lifespan, design, carry out and assess programs, use evidence-based practice, work with other disciplines to promote the well-being of those they serve, and encourage positive change in their field and communities.