Educational Design for Transformative Social Futures
At Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, undergraduate students pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education & Human Development.
- Years 1 & 2: Build a strong foundation with core and signature courses.
- Years 3 & 4: Specialize in one of five areas, gaining hands-on experience through coursework and field-based learning.
The Earl Center hosts the Educational Design for Transformative Social Futures specialization, where students:
- Engage in creative, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches to educational design and inquiry
- Collaboratively re-imagine learning with communities, families, youth, and educators
- Develop critical perspectives on education and the role of design in transforming learning in and out of school
- Nurture social change through research-driven design practices
Field-Based Experience
The practicum is a field-based, year-long, immersive opportunity for students to co-design educational experiences that align with the mission and work of our partner organizations. Through this field placement, students become active participants in the life of the organization—learning about its goals, the people who bring its mission to life, and the ways it engages with the public.
Current Partner Organizations
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Community Art Center
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
The Possible Zone
New England Aquarium