12 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Undergraduate students who wish to major in graphic design, painting, printmaking, or sculpture but would also like to obtain state licensure to teach art in the public schools can pursue a dual degree in Art Education with Initial License at Boston University that combines an undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a Master of Arts (MA) in Art Education with Initial License.

Education and Human Development-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics at Boston University is designed for academically motivated Wheelock undergraduate students who are interested in teaching English to adults, adolescents, and children in international schools, post-secondary schools, and private schools in the US and abroad.

The undergraduate program in Modern Foreign Language Education at Boston University prepares teachers of Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish for certification at the 5–12 grade level.

The joint Mathematics and Mathematics Education major at Boston University prepares students for obtaining licensure for high school teaching. Courses in the Mathematics & Statistics Department give students a solid foundation in mathematics and credentials as a mathematics major. 

In this new degree in Science Education from Boston University, students gain mastery and rigor of scientific knowledge in their chosen area of specialization (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), a thorough background in the sciences, and cutting-edge teacher training and professional development.

Education and Human Development-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Multilingual Learner Education at Boston University is designed for academically motivated Wheelock undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers as public-school second language educators of designated English learners.

At Boston University Wheelock, we are dedicated to transforming systems (educational, social, health-related, legal, and economic) that create equitable outcomes for children and families with the Education and Human Development programme.

At Boston University, Music Education students at Boston University have the opportunity to become part of a student body that includes students from throughout the United States as well as many international students.

The Art Education major at Boston University provides students with the opportunity to become skilled artists as well as to prepare for teaching art in pre-K–12 settings. Studio, education, and liberal arts courses are required study. 

Students admitted to the 4+1 program in Performance with Education at Boston University complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance and a Master of Music degree in music education. The receipt of both degrees normally qualifies a student for Initial Teacher Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Education and Human Development-Applied Human Development at Boston University is designed for academically motivated Wheelock undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in physical education, sports coaching, and positive youth development in less time than it would take to pursue both degrees separately.

The major in Teaching of Chemistry offered by Boston University is a joint program with the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development designed to prepare students to become chemistry teachers in public and private high schools.