History
In 1888, when Lucy Wheelock began her first kindergarten teacher training class, she could scarcely have imagined where that step would lead. Many decades later, Wheelock College is living testimony to her ability to shape a vision of the future, and then to change and grow. Lucy Wheelock left a legacy: to improve the lives of children and families. Generations of Wheelock graduates have kept the promise of that mission. In 1939 Lucy Wheelock retired after her 50th year as director and the Wheelock School incorporated as Wheelock College. The academic program expanded to four years and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized Wheelock to grant the Bachelor of Science degree. By the 1950s, Wheelock had established graduate degree programs and was ready to expand the concept of its mission once again. Over the years, the College has continued to take the lead in early childhood education and has broadened its vision to include service to children's social and health needs.
Specialties
Since 1888, Wheelock College has been providing a transformational education to students passionate about making the world a better place--especially for children and families. Offering undergraduate degrees in: - American Studies - Arts - Child Life and Family Centered Care Dual Degree - Communication and Media Literacy - Early Childhood Education - Elementary Education - Humanities - Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy - Mathematics and Science - Political Science and Global Studies - Psychology and Human Development - Social Work - Social Work/Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy Dual Degree - Special Education And graduate degrees in: - Child Life and Family Centered Care - Early Childhood Education - Educational Studies (also offered online with a focus on STEM education) - Integrated Elementary and Special Education - Language and Literacy Studies - Organizational Leadership - Social Work/Organizational Leadership Dual Degree - Social Work - Teacher of Reading As well as numerous minors, certificate and non-degree programs, service learning trips, and study abroad opportunities all over the world.