Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

Students should work with Dommie Bochman (617-353-1580 and dbochman@bu.edu) in the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development for course planning and advice.

The following information is designed to help students continue their studies at the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Please make an appointment with Dommie Bochman (dbochman@bu.edu) to discuss the specific Wheelock pathways, programs, and careers.

CGS students are invited to participate in Wheelock student activities and programs. Feel free to visit its website, follow the Instagram accounts for Wheelock Student Services and BU Wheelock, follow on Twitter, or subscribe to the Wheel newsletter substack for additional information and opportunities.

Wheelock has a Transitional Mentor Program which is dedicated to welcoming all students into the BU Wheelock community with activities throughout the first year through a paired mentorship. If you are interested in being paired with a mentor, please email sedtms@bu.edu.

College of General Studies Program Requirements

  • Two rhetoric courses: CGS RH 103 and CGS RH 104
    • CGS RH 104 is taken during the London semester
  • Two natural science courses: CGS NS 201 and CGS NS 202
  • Three social science courses:
    • CGS SS 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
    • Students select at least two additional SS courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection
  • Three humanities courses:
    • CGS HU 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
    • Students select at least two additional HU courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection

Continuation Requirements

  • Completion of the CGS required courses and appropriate electives
  • Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.00
  • B- in WED CE342 Anti-Oppressive Practice: Education and Applied Psychology (4 credits)

    Majors & Minors

    Please consult with Dommie Bochman (617-353-1580 and dbochman@bu.edu) for major planning and advice on course selection. Students interested in pursuing a minor should contact whestu@bu.edu.  Explore Wheelock majors and minors on the Academic Bulletin.

    Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework. The Wheelock programs may require an additional semester and/or summer coursework in order to meet licensure requirements.

    This information is change according to course availability and individual circumstances.

    Last revised: 03/11/2025