Students can explore other countries and cultures
while completing graduation requirements.
Academics
A Transformative Education
At the Lynch School, acclaimed scholar-practitioners use their experience improving communities to provide a world-class education that extends beyond the classroom. Practical experiences complement our highly ranked programs’ rigorous, relevant coursework—an approach that focuses on educating the whole person and developing reflective leaders who enhance the human condition.
In the classroom and in the field, through internships, practicums, research opportunities, and innovative programs, Lynch School students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Educating the Whole Person
The Lynch School employs a holistic approach to student formation: We educate our students as whole people—as intellectual, emotional, moral, social, and spiritual individuals—so they can help others flourish and lead lives of purpose.
Program Offerings
Majors
CDEP
Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology
TCS
Teaching, Curriculum, and Society
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Transformative Educational Studies
- Interdisciplinary Majors
- American Heritages
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Perspectives on Spanish America
- Lynch Minors
- Minor in Applied Psychology and Human Development
- Minor in Communication
- Minor in Cybersecurity
- Minor in Design Thinking and Innovation
- Minor in Educational Theatre
- Minor in Foundations in Education
- Minor in Inclusive Education
- Minor in Korean Interdisciplinary Studies
- Minor in Leadership in Higher Education and Community Settings
- Minor in Middle School Mathematics Teaching
- Minor in Research, Evaluation, and Measurement
- Minor in Restorative and Transformational Justice
- Minor in Secondary Education
- Special Education Concentration
- Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Certificate
TCS
Teaching, Curriculum, and Society
- Master of Education (M.Ed./C.A.E.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Global Perspectives: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Jesuit Education in a Global World
- Master of Education (M.Ed., C.A.E.S.) in Moderate Special Needs
- Master of Education (M.Ed./M.A.T./M.S.T./C.A.E.S) in Secondary Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed./C.A.E.S.) in Severe Special Needs
- Dual Licensure Programs in Special Education
Unique Programs
Unique Certificates
Interested in taking a course before applying to a program?
Admission for non-degree students is rolling. We do encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible prior to the first day of the semester. As a non-degree applicant you are not required to pay the $75 application fee. However applicants will need to submit an official, sealed transcript from their undergraduate institution.
Practicum
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Student Teaching
The work graduate student Mark Soo has done alongside cooperating teacher Chris Carucci at Dedham High School has been a critical in his development as a classroom teacher. He calls the practicum a critical part of his training through the Teaching, Curriculum, and Society Department.
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Clinical Placement
Mental Health Counseling graduate student Felipe Riguera works with Dr. Noelle Roop to serve teenagers at Charelstown High School. Through a partnership with Boston College, three Boston Public Schools are able to provide services for students in their native language, as well as meet the physical, mental, and learning challenges. Felipe said the academic rigor and focus on social justice set the Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology Department apart.
