This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

This major is designed for students interested in learning about the discipline of education, as well as the processes of education, and their application in a variety of educational-related settings. The program does not lead to educator licensure in Massachusetts or any other state; however, students will gain experience working in after school programs, non-formal educational institutions such as museums and community organizations, and summer camps. Students who select this major must work closely with their advisors to select courses and electives that support their goals as educators and educational advocates in non-school settings. 

Requirements

*Select in consultation with an advisor

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

The Youth Justice and Advocacy undergraduate degree program strives to create and promote more effective prevention and response strategies for youth at risk. The BS in Youth Justice and Advocacy program will prepare students to become leaders and professionals ready to work with youth in a wide range of settings. Using a positive youth development foundation, students will gain a thorough understanding of the conditions and circumstances that place youth at risk, as well as those that help youth thrive. Following graduation from this program, students will be able to work with young people through jobs in fields such as: law, policy, politics, education, after-school time, recreation and sports, prevention, and corrections.

Distinguishing itself from a criminal justice program, the BS in Youth Justice and Youth Advocacy focuses exclusively on adolescents and their families. Students will explore the challenges facing young people from multiple perspectives, analyzing both individuals and broader societal trends in the context of the youth justice system, family systems, and the US legal system. With a firm grounding in adolescent development, the goals of this degree are to prepare students to: 1) support youth at risk and their families, and 2) cultivate the development and growth of safe communities. 

Requirements

*Select in consultation with an advisor

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College.

The Psychology and Human Development major is rooted in the intellectual traditions of psychology, sociology and anthropology. The theories, research and practices of this multidisciplinary field of inquiry contribute to a greater understanding of human experience in our complex and changing world. Human development over the life course is studied in cultural, social, historical and political contexts. Students are encouraged to explore the relevance of the field to their personal experiences and professional growth and to formulate new research questions and policy agendas for improving the quality of the lives of children, families and communities.

This major, with its emphasis on development, is designed to provide in-depth study in an area that complements professional preparation for the fields of teaching, social work, juvenile justice and youth advocacy, and child life. The major is also recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate study in related areas.

Requirements

*Select in consultation with advisor

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

Continuing Wheelock students who are juniors or seniors starting in Fall 2018, and who have completed or nearly completed a distinct second major in education that is not found in the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, may petition to get approval within the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development for an independent major of the same name and description as what they have declared at Wheelock College. Developed with an advisor, an independent major follows the requirements of the Wheelock major the student has already begun. The proposal must be approved by the academic advisor and a committee appointed by the the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. When completed successfully, it will appear on the student’s transcript, thus giving them recognition for work already completed. 

Requirements

The requirements for the major will be as close to those same requirements that are presently in place at Wheelock. When available, the courses taken will be existing BU courses; when not possible, directed studies will be provided. Below are the requirements for the current Wheelock Science for Teaching Major, the Math for Teaching Major, and the Science and Math for Teaching major. 

*Select in consultation with advisor

These programs are open only to students from Wheelock College. 

The Independent Concentrations in Visual Arts and Performing Arts allow students to participate in the creative process, acquire theoretical tools for evaluating their own and others’ work, and study the history and literature of their chosen discipline. 

These two degree programs are only for students transferring from Wheelock College who have had a major in performing arts or visual arts. At this time, these programs are planned to be offered for three years, starting in fall 2018, and should be phased out in spring 2021.

Requirements

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College.

The Child Life and Family Centered Care Master of Science Degree prepares students to work as a part of a team to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families of different ages, cultures, and medical conditions, in healthcare settings. This program prepares students to work as child life specialists in inpatient, outpatient, and community-based healthcare settings. Students develop skills to assist children and families to cope with medical procedures and chronic illness. The program prepares students by offering courses in child life, human development, multiculturalism, research, and family studies.

The Child Life and Family-Centered Care Program includes clinical experiences and course work that prepare students, as members of a health team, to support the psycho-social and developmental needs of children and families across the healthcare continuum. 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will obtain a Master of Science in Child Life and Family Centered Care, course verification forms for the Association of Child Life Professionals, and will be eligible to sit for the Association of Child Life Professionals Certification Exam.

Requirements

Internship Information

The Graduate Child Life Program requires twoclinical internships, a 400-hour (SED CL 671) and a 200-hour experience (SED CL 673). Students completing their 400-hour internship will be working at their internship site approximately 32–35 hours per week. Students completing their 200-hour internship will be working at their internship site (a different site than the 400-hour internship) approximately 16 hours per week. The Child Life Internship Coordinator is a child life faculty member who works closely with each student, the child life faculty and the internship sites. Students are offered two sites to interview with and placements are made based on the availability of internship sites during a given semester, and the appropriate match of the students with the sites. Requests to complete an internship at a particular site cannot be guaranteed.

Acceptance into an internship is a decision made by the clinical sites, not by the college; therefore the college cannot guarantee internship placement. Students must be accepted at one of the two interview sites in order to advance in the program as a full-time student. Students who are not accepted for an internship must wait until the following year to interview again.

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

The Master of Science in Integrated Elementary and Special Education degree program prepares educators to work effectively in inclusive settings in public or private schools as an Elementary Education teacher or a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities. Graduates of the IESE program are eligible for initial licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as Elementary Teacher (1–6) and as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–8).

The Integrated Elementary and Special Education program incorporates essential elements required of a teacher prepared to meet the needs of all learners. The content areas of mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts are incorporated in the study of curriculum development, assessment, meeting curriculum standards, and differentiating the curriculum for learners working at, above, and below grade level as well as for English Language Learners. Teachers acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to provide effective special education services which include understanding the impact of disabilities on learning, assessing children to determine their learning strengths and areas of need, collaborating with the family and team to promote a positive learning environment, and creating adaptations to enable the child to access the general curriculum.

Requirements

*Credit adjustments will be made in these courses to account for the credit differences between Wheelock and BU; BU SED courses carry 4 credits for courses similar to those at Wheelock that carry 3 credits. The adjustment will be made to assure that continuing Wheelock students are not charged more for the program than they would have been had they continued at the current Wheelock College.

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College.

The Educational Studies Master’s Degree Program: Achieving Excellence in Teaching Math and Science is a fully online program focused on elementary-level mathematics and science. This 30-credit program advances and deepens content and uses widely used teaching practices to advance every student’s learning in these two STEM areas. It provides continuing professional development for educators and others who work with elementary age students. For Massachusetts teachers who hold the initial license in Elementary (1–6), Early Childhood Teacher of Students with or without Disabilities (Pre-K–8), or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K–8), this Master’s degree can be used to advance that license to the professional level when all other state requirements have been met as it includes two Certificate programs approved by the MA DESE for that purpose. Students may choose to complete the math courses or the science courses as part of the 30 credits. If students would like to complete both, they will need to register for an additional 3-credit course. 

Requirements

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

The 30-credit Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership is designed to prepare a diverse group of students for leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and NGOs. Students will be prepared to take on administrative, executive, and leadership positions through a series of required courses and advanced electives providing them with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to assume leadership roles.

The 12-credit Graduate Certificate, which includes the core classes of the MS degree, was originally designed for nonprofit professionals, higher education administrators, social workers, and those who might wish to transition to the nonprofit sector. The program provides fundamentals of effective management and leadership. 

Requirements

*Selected in consultation with advisor

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

The MS in Early Childhood Education is a 30-credit-hours program offered in Barbados. Courses are offered in intensive one-week sessions, with the classes held evenings and during weekends in order to accommodate learners’ work lives and other schedules. This program is designed for students who have completed an initial teacher preparation or related professional program and wish to gain a master’s degree to build on their particular interests and professional goals. The program prepares students to work with an increasingly diverse population of children, families, and communities and includes a field-based experience in early care and education. 

Requirements

This program is only open to students who transitioned to Boston University from Wheelock College. 

The MS in Early Childhood Education is a 30-credit-hour program offered in Singapore. Courses are offered in intensive one-week sessions, with the classes being held evenings and during weekends in order to accommodate the learners’ work lives and other schedules. 

This Master of Science program applies current knowledge and theory in the fields of child development, early education, and research to leadership in the early childhood sector. It is designed to educate professionals for leadership, management, teacher education, and policymaking positions in early childhood education in Asia and globally.

Required readings and assignments are provided prior to the beginning of each course and follow-up projects and assignments must be completed within a specific time frame. Learners are required to complete every assignment, to prepare for and attend every class session, and to contribute actively in class discussions. Additionally, the program is designed to ensure that learners develop a sense of community among other participants thus facilitating their working together as educators.

Distinctive features include: 

• Builds a cadre of leaders who can support others to teach, care for, and continue to improve the quality of lives for children and families in the 21st century
• Enhances professional development and a commitment to lifelong learning to create an upgraded core of trainers, educators, and leaders in early childhood education settings
• Serves as a “train-the-trainers” program and supports inclusionary practices throughout Southeast Asia
• Provides a cohort setting where learners work, study, and support one another, creating an environment which fosters a sense of professionalism and develops a sense of community among participants
• Exposes learners to models of exemplary early childhood education practices through readings, case studies, guest lectures, and other multimedia tools
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, theory, and terminology associated with working in an interdisciplinary environment to care for and educate young children
• Offers an in-depth, scaffolded research sequence that includes the development of individual or small group action research projects which are presented in Singapore during the Capstone course

Requirements