Wheelock College
| Wheelock College | |
|---|---|
 ] |
|
| Motto | "To Improve the lives of children and families." |
| Established | Founded 1888, Chartered 1939 |
| Type | Private |
| Endowment | US$ 38.3 Million |
| President | Jackie Jenkins-Scott |
| Academic staff | 99 full-time equivalent |
| Undergraduates | 871 |
| Postgraduates | 366 |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts,  United States |
| Campus | Urban 1.5 acres (6,100 m2) |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Affiliations | Colleges of the Fenway |
| Website | www.wheelock.edu |
Wheelock College is a private, coeducational college located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school was founded in 1888 by Lucy Wheelock. The mission of Wheelock College is to improve the lives of children and families. Wheelock College is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium.
Contents |
[edit] History
- 1888: Lucy Wheelock began a kindergarten teacher training class at the former Chauncy-Hall School.
- 1914: Moved to current location on the Riverway in Boston, Massachusetts
- 1939: Lucy Wheelock retires after 50 years as director. Wheelock School incorporated as nonprofit Wheelock College. Authorized to grant Bachelor of Science degree.[1]
- 1950s: Established graduate degree programs and research programs
[edit] Academics
Wheelock offers academic programs through the schools of Arts and Sciences, Education and Child Life, and Social Work and Family Studies.
Undergraduate majors:
- The Arts
- American Studies
- Child Life
- Communications
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Psychology & Human Development
- The Humanities
- Juvenile Justice & Youth Advocacy
- Math and Science
- Political Science and Global Studies (Fall 2012)
- Social Work
- Special Education
Graduate Programs:
- Child Life and Family Centered Care
- Early Childhood Education
- Integrated Elementary and Special Education
- Language & Literacy Studies
- Organizational Leadership
- Social Work
- Social Work/Organizational Leadership Dual Degree
- Teacher of Reading
Online Degree Programs: Wheelock offers two master's degree programs online:
- Educational Studies: Achieving Excellence in Teaching Math and Science
- Organizational Leadership
[edit] Athletics
The Wheelock Wildcats participate in eleven NCAA Division III sports, competing in the New England Collegiate Conference.
Women's Athletic Teams:
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Cross-Country
Men's Athletic Teams:
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Tennis
- Cross-Country
- Soccer
In addition to the varsity teams, there are intramural competitions between the Colleges of the Fenway.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
|
|
|||||
Coordinates: 42°20′30.1″N 71°6′22.9″W / 42.341694°N 71.106361°W
 |
This article on a northeastern United States institution of higher education is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- Universities and colleges in Boston, Massachusetts
- Universities and colleges in Massachusetts
- Independent colleges
- Educational institutions established in 1888
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts members
- Schools of education in Massachusetts
- Early childhood education in the United States
- Northeastern United States university stubs
