The graduate programs offered by the Language and Literacy Education Department combine real-world experience in teaching language and literacy with coursework in language acquisition, multicultural children's literature, literacy pedagogy, and research.

Alumni of the Language and Literacy programs have gone on to work as classroom teachers, sheltered English immersion teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and reading tutors in private practice.

Program Overview

Wheelock offers two Language and Literacy graduate degree programs: Master of Science in Teacher of Reading for Initial Licensure and Master of Science in Language and Literacy Studies.

• See full Course Lists for both of the Language and Literacy graduate degree programs.
• Meet the Language and Literacy faculty members

The Faculty

The accomplished Language and Literacy faculty combine research and innovation in literacy with deep experience in urban schools and communities. They are committed to teaching and training top-notch educators dedicated to promoting literacy and English language learning.

Applying to a Wheelock College Graduate 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 617-879-1114 or visit the Office of Graduate Admissions website.