Advanced Professional Course Cluster in Reading (preK-6)
This 12-credit course cluster develops expertise in teaching reading in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. For teachers who already hold a master’s degree, these courses can be used to move an initial license in early childhood education, elementary education, or special education (teacher of students with moderate disabilities to professional licensure). The course of study is most appropriate for teachers in urban schools or who work with multicultural populations in grades preK-6.
More about Wheelock's Advanced Professional Course Clusters.
Coursework
Wheelock’s courses in the Teacher of Reading programs are focused on the literacy learning needs of children in diverse classrooms and address the impacts of bilingualism, use of other dialects, the importance of vocabulary supports, and the role of culturally-adapted teaching practices. Students in this Advanced Professional Course Cluster will find that the courses will enable them to develop expanded pedagogical skill sets along with more sophisticated theoretical understandings.
FAQs
Q: What do I need to enroll in the Advanced Professional
Course Cluster in Reading?
A: A master’s degree and initial licensure
is required for admission to this program. Those interested in
becoming at teacher of reading who do not have their initial license
may be interested in Wheelock’s Master
of Science in Teacher of Reading for Initial Licensure program.
Q: When can I enroll in the program?
A: Students may matriculate in this program
during any semester, but you should discuss the best timing for you
to begin the program with a faculty member before enrolling. To set
up an appointment with a Language and Literacy faculty member, contact
the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduate@wheelock.edu or
call (617) 879-2206.
Q: Can I complete this program and continue to work full-time?
A: Yes, in fact this is a part-time program designed
for in-service teachers.
(This program is under review and pending final approval by the Massachusetts Department of Education in 2006-2007).
Applying to a Wheelock College Graduate Program
Go to our application process web page to find out more on how to apply to this program.
If you have any questions about these programs, other graduate programs at Wheelock College, or about applying to Wheelock College, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduate@wheelock.edu or call (617) 879-2206, (toll-free (800) 734-5212), or visit the Office of Graduate Admissions Web Site.
