Advanced Professional Course Cluster in Special Education
This 12-credit course cluster in special education develops expertise in teaching children with exceptional learning needs in diverse settings. For teachers who already hold a master’s degree and an initial teaching license, this group of courses is designed to be used to move an initial license in early childhood education, elementary education, and ESL to professional status. (Pending final approval by the Massachusetts Department of Education in 2006-2007).
More about Wheelock's Advanced Professional Course Clusters.
Coursework
Courses in this Advanced Professional Course Cluster address topic areas in content areas including the impact of various disabilities and their impact on learning and development, curriculum design for children with special needs, and assessing academic, social and behavioral domains of children’s learning. Two pedagogical courses are also offered, addressing assistive technologies and managing behavior.
FAQs
Q: What do I need to enroll in the Advanced Professional
Course Cluster in Special Education?
A: A master’s degree and initial licensure is required
for admission to this 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 Special Education faculty member, contact the Office of Graduate
Admissions at graduate@wheelock.edu or
call (617) 879-2206.
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 this program, 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.
