Graduate Admissions

Wheelock College is a leader in the fields of Child and Family Studies, Human Development, Social Work, and Education and has been awarding graduate degrees since 1955. Since Lucy Wheelock founded the college in 1888, our mission has been to improve the lives of children and families. Today, we remain strongly committed to that mission and extend our work to meet the evolving needs of children, families, and society as a whole.

At the graduate level, we currently offer degree programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, and professional development courses, as well as various continuing education institutes throughout the year. This variety of offerings enables us to support the broad array of academic goals and professional development needs of our students.

Evening and weekend courses enable students to schedule courses as their personal and professional schedules allow. Students will find themselves in the classroom with experts and advocates from multiple fields of study. This opportunity, combined with an array of field placement options, permits students to expand their horizons and tailor their learning experience.

Please browse our site to learn more about our academic programs, student support services, and the admission process. We encourage you to speak with an admission representative to learn if a visit to campus or a meeting with a faculty member might be of particular interest.