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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
- Address:
1999 Citracado Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
OrganicPrice: $30 and under
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.stoneworldbistro.com/home.asp
- Phone: 7602947866x1700
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday Brunch: Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Organic, Comfort Food, Brewery
- Executive Chef: Chef Alex Carballo
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Our catering department is quickly growing and vastly expanding. We look forward to making everything from your company meeting to your wedding a delicious success.
Contact: Catering Manager
760.471.4999 ext 1742
- Special Events: Call or email for details!
Bistro Events Department
760.294.7866 ext. 1740
Andrea Parker; Events Manager
760.499.1999 ext 1740
See web site: www.stoneworldbistro.com for events information
Getting there
- Public Transit: Catch the Eastbound Sprinter to Stone! Closest stop is Nordahl Road.
North County Transit District: Bus Route # 353
NCTD Phone Customer Service = 760.966.6500
- Parking: Private Lot
- Parking Details: Carpool! We fill up fast. But bear with us. We've got some expansions going on. We're adding a whole new section of parking spaces. We'll soon have enough parking to accommodate you and all your friends.
A word from Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
At Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, we endeavor to use as much in-season, locally and organically grown produce as possible. It's about much more than freshness and sustainability. Local, organic food--fresh from local growers AND our own farm to your table--simply tastes better and is better for you. Combine those benefits with our expansive gardens, our indoor and outdoor 32-tap beer systems and select wines and you've got a dining experience to satiate your--body, mind and soul.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
- Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
- Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens reviews from OpenTable diners
321 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.3
- Ambiance4.7Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (279)good for groups (186)fit for foodies (166)special occasion (152)great for lunch (136)scenic view (128)hot spot (120)vibrant bar scene (120)neighborhood gem (83)kid-friendly (76)romantic (73)great for brunch (45)late-night find (32)notable wine list (28)Show More
- Excellent Place for LunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/28/2014Stopped by for beer and ended up having an awesome lunch. Food competes with high end restaurants. The duck tacos were paired with black beans, corn and green onions. And of course the smoked porter was the perfect compliment. The service was also superb, friendly, fast and professional. We'll be baaaaack!Special Features:
- Awesome beerOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/28/2014Beer was awesome! We did not get a chance to tour the brewery, but will definitely come back and try it next time. Love the beer cheese soup. The food was good, although on the pricey side. I had the almond crusted tilapia which tasted great! My husband had the albacore melt, it was good too. Would recommend this place for hanging out with friends and drinking beer!Special Features:
- Back for moreOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/27/2014Second time there and recommend it to everyone who wants to have a great night out.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/26/2014my first time at this restaurant..,it was wonderful place will be back soon.Special Features:
- Brewery and great restaurantBrewDined on 9/26/2014So if you love serious beer and want to have a lovely lunch or dinner in a great setting, this is for you. Food is fresh, locally sourced, and elegant. Everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Indoor space is airy with views of outdoor space and brewery operations. Outdoor space has comfortable dining and gardens to wander and relax.Special Features:
- Nice outdoor dining with good food.MCK1VIPDined on 9/25/2014Food was really good. Lots of space, nice outdoor area, friendly waitstaff.Special Features:
- Stone Brewing Reviewluv2eatDined on 9/24/2014The ambiance is very nice. Outdoor dining is terrific. The food overall is good, but I found the menu to be somewhat limited. Prices were reasonable. I will go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, better beer.ilovestoneDined on 9/24/2014I wasn't expecting the food to be as good as it was, as stone is known for beer. I was pleasantly surprised though. The bison chop my girlfriend got was surprisingly tender and my arrogant brisket was so tender and flavorful, it nearly melted in my mouth.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutstandingtroutfanaticDined on 9/23/2014The smells and tastes of every pint or plate that gets set before me never ceases to amaze and delight.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food & beerOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/20/2014The food and beer selection is amazing! All of the food is from their organic farm. Great service! Beautiful scenery. Brussel sprouts are a must!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing PlaceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014Everything about Stone Brewing Bistro & Gardens was amazing. Loved the decor, food and setting. Staff was super nice. I will definitely be going back again. Next time I'll leave room in my schedule to take the tour of the brewery as well.Special Features:
- Much ImprovedFabulousVIPDined on 9/20/2014Loved the food, the ambiance and the waiter was excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good foodkepeteDined on 9/19/2014We ordered food and beers.. both were delicious! I like more of a lighter beer though, so it was not a Stone beer. The food was good, but expensive for what it is. I would go there again, but for an occasion, not just because.Special Features:
- In Laws dinnerPRTRZDined on 9/19/2014Out of town guests that thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, food, beer and service. Quite surprised by the food selection and then how good the food actually was. Enjoyed the evening and would come back in a heart beat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find!NorthwestKikiDined on 9/19/2014I recently visited the Stone Brewing World Bistro on a visit from Seattle. My daughter who is a beer aficionado said it was 'must do'. I am so glad I did - the whole evening was wonderful. Great beer list... I had their 2012 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine. Super! Menu was very diverse, and they specialize in organic locally grown veggies. I would highly recommend coming here for any type of occasion. It is a large place, huge outdoor seating area. They have the neatest outdoor garden area, where you can sit on a big rock or nestle in the trees with a date for a romantic setting, or wander through - children have room to roam as well.Special Features:
- scenicOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014beautiful scenic ambiance. On the pricey side, great for special occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always great food.corculumDined on 9/14/2014I've come here to dine 3 times over the course of 4 years and with such a big gap between visits you would expect a difference in the quality and dining. Each time though, it's as if I was there just yesterday. The quality is always superb, the taste is fantastic, and you can never go wrong with any dish you select because everything is balanced and unique. If you are a foodie, you must eat here. If you enjoy fine dining, eat here, but keep in mind the atmosphere is not fine dining. The decor and food are, but the dresscode and feel of the place is casual. So you can come dressed up a little or in sandals and jeans and not feel out of step with the rest of the patrons.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceeded expectationsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/13/2014Excellent service, excellent food, excellent beer! Exceeded expectations. Restaurant was full but food came out under 7 minutes, drinks in less than 3 minutes.Special Features:
- Appetizers good, beer greatKSisnerosVIPDined on 9/12/2014The appetizers were good, the beer awesome. However the main meals sucked. The sausage platter was over cooker, so was the chicken Marcello.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A must go in Escondido!MarodiDined on 9/12/2014We really enjoyed the dinner we had here. I had the Salmon, and my husband had the fish of the day. Both were excellent and their menu suggests pairings with their craft beers. Service is casual and friendly. The whole place puts you at ease to enjoy a wonderful evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BetterGabrielVIPDined on 9/11/2014It had been a while since I last went, it was good before, but now it's much better. They changed the menu a bit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Come for the beertheiceweaselDined on 9/10/2014I highly recommend asking to be seated outside if the weather is nice, the atmosphere they have created on the patio is great, especially if you get a table on the edges overlooking their pond and garden area. My wife and I each found a beer on tap that fit our own preferred tastes which we enjoyed greatly. The food itself can be hit and miss. They have some great concepts, but sometimes the execution can fall short of the expectations they create with the menu. The bright spot of the night for both of us was the Tilapia Ceviche, it had the right mix of acid, heat and freshness which we thoroughly enjoyed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- More than just great beer!umzta927Dined on 9/10/2014We love going for the beer, but we stay for the food. The stinky cheese plate is divine! The quail knots are hot, and the Korean ribs are a nice mixture so sweet and heat. It's our favorite date night locale, but we would be comfortable bringing children as well. Once you are done, take a stroll around the gardens, just gorgeous!Special Features:
- Have the Brisketyeoman3VIPDined on 9/8/2014The Brisket is outstanding at Stone Bistro. A great everyday or special occasion place.Special Features:
- Will definitely be going backfatNOmoreDined on 9/6/2014My girl and I decided to drive 40 miles on a whim to go somewhere "different". We are so glad that Stone is the place we decided to go to. Beautiful gardens, and architecture, amazing food and drinks... You just can ask for more than what Stone has to offer.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Expecting much betterBirthdayDinnerDined on 9/6/2014The restaurant and garden are absolutely beautiful, the ambiance is great, the beer is great, the food not so much. Stick to appetizers & beer, the food was bland and my husband got a plate of cold food. And it is hot inside even though they have huge doors that are open to the garden, we actually rushed to eat our dinner to get out of there.Special Features:
- Not recommended for large groupsamirm74Dined on 9/6/2014The brewery and grounds are amazing and the staff did a great job accomodating us but the wait to order drinks and food was long and it took over an hour to get food out for a party of 23. Staff was friendly and knowledgable and the food was good but one pork chop came out raw which they were happy to replace but no one even apologized for the wait or raw pork which would seem appropriate. I own a small casual Mexican restaurant and I make sure my staff apologize even for a mistake on a $5 plate so perhaps I'm biased. We spent $1K but have to admit I was a little disappointed with the experience over all which was a gathering for my 40th birthday with close friends and family. Still love the beer and will go back but not with a large party.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New culture for beer drinkersGreenyDined on 9/5/2014Although I come mainly for the beer, I enjoy the food as well, which is a plus, but the great thing about Stone and what I admire and want to incorporate into my own company is that you've created a culture for beer drinkers. Shirts, coasters, etc., it's more than just a beer. It has become its own empire! You've made drinking cool, similar to wine enthusiasts, how they compare the different types of reds, whites, etc. I don't go to Stone Brewery to just slam down beers, I go to enjoy 2-3 great quality beers and really enjoy it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 1st Beer toursunnyDined on 9/3/2014Everything was excellent! I would definitely come back! We started with the baby back ribs and the tilapia ceviche with some beer sampling and the blood orange refuge. AMAZING!! For the main course, we had the yummy BLT and the brisket. We both preferred the BLT but both were great. The tour was good but a little on the boring side, yet it ended with a wonderful beer tasting and you get to keep your tasting glass! I bought a tank top, a sweater and a coaster to savor this moment =)Special Features:
- Fantastic Date NightAKFoodieDined on 8/31/2014Couldn't have asked for a better date night for two foodies who love beer. The ambiance is lovely with lots of natural stone and foliage which helps to cut the noise from all the people (it gets really busy on weekends, so get a reservation)! The quail knots were perfectly fried and had a nice amount of spice and the olives were not too greasy. For entrees, the arrogant brisket and the bison were to die for! Cody, the waiter, was extremely helpful with choosing beer pairings that fit our tastes to go with each stage of the meal. Once again, great job Stone!Special Features:
- we were not servedfoodieDined on 8/30/2014Our waitress forgot to come and take our order and later told us kitchen was closed. So we just had to be content with beerSpecial Features:
- great place!YummyDined on 8/30/2014The place is really nice!! Love the beer and loved the food, we will definitely be back!!Special Features:
- Food n Brew with a SmileDudeLovesBrewDined on 8/30/2014Friendly service that offers great food and brew! Impressed with the service and food along with the philosophy that drives the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens! I recommend that you to take the tour and enjoy the gardens, by the way we also met some pretty cool people that were enjoying the afternoon there as well! Great times for sure I will return soon for some more food and brew with a smile. PeaceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great atmosphereScouseDined on 8/30/2014The atmosphere is so relaxing and friendly. You can walk around the gardens with you beer in a real glass, sit in a comfy chair in sun or shade. We found everybody respectful and nobody left empty glasses around. No hard sell and good friendly service.Special Features:
- Seafood varietyAjayDined on 8/29/2014I would love to see more varieties of seefood appetizers and entriesSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GardensBrunchDined on 8/29/2014We come to this location for the gardens and the beer. Not so much for the food. The food is OK, overpriced. The gardens on the other hand are where its at!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Stone BrewingrydogDined on 8/29/2014I was so excited to go, as Stone has been my favorite brewery for some time. What ambiance! Firepits, and ponds, with areas to walk around. The beer was excellent and the food was delicious. Our service was pretty horrid. The server went on break and disappeared for half the meal. He kept pushing their overstock soon to be expired beers on us, and when we finally relented (lets face it, Stone rarely makes a truly bad one) he high fived other servers and talked to them as if he had just won the world series. Very strange, I don't know why Stone would put on such a sales tactic.Special Features:
- it stone...GrangeVIPDined on 8/29/2014... so good beer, fun little tour and great food. probably my fav brewery to go to. They did a great job with their theme.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We love this place...BeachFamDined on 8/29/2014Been here twice and enjoyed both times. The service, food, drinks were all awesome. We have a 4 year-old and the waitress was very attentive to us and our son. We love the energy and atmosphere - every one was very chill and happy.Special Features:
- Beautiful restaurantAbi0Dined on 8/26/2014Great beers beautiful restaurant and garden, the food its ok but not greatSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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When it comes to finding new and exciting ways to conduct warfare, who gives battle more innovatively (or frequently) than the U.S.? So I wasn't too surprised at recent news reports intimating that we're having a secret war in Pakistan. Not with Pakistan, of course. We don't fight countries much anymore. It's those damn terrorists. Wherever you go, there they are. It's gotten to the point where we can invade pretty much any country at random and bingo! A bunch of terrorists is there waiting to fight us. In places like Pakistan, you have to fight the damn terrorists on the QT, because, as I understand it, if the Pakistanis ever find out they'll get so mad they'll overthrow their government, the one we're propping up, and then the terrorists will become the government and the war will get bigger, noisier, bloodier, more expensive and worst of all, incredibly non-secret. They're very touchy, those Pakistanis. Fortunately, we've developed stealthy weapons such as the Predator Drone, which lurks around the skies, ducking behind clouds a lot. When in the open, it whistles, looks casual and pretends to be a tourist. Should it spot an enemy, it drops a rather subtle and unassuming guided missile on him. This way, we avoid having a few hundred thousand noisy, sweaty troops clomping around the countryside, which is always a dead giveaway that there's a war on. So the thing is, whatever you do, don't tell the Pakistanis. If you know a Pakistani, talk with him about sports, weather, fashion, the new season of Lost, anything but war.
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American liberals can't quite face the fact that if their man does win in November, and if he has meant a single serious word he's ever said, it means more war, and more bitter and protracted war at that—not less.
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|Fall Semester (September)
|May 1
|Child Life Program (fall)
|March 1 (firm)
|Social Work Adv. Standing (summer)
|March 1 (firm)
|Social Work Adv. Standing (spring in Worcester)
|January 15
The Admissions Committee makes every attempt to notify applicants of a decision within two to four weeks of receipt of a complete application. However, the Child Life program does not make admissions decisions until after the March 1 deadline. Details can be found in the Graduate Programs section of this catalog. All requests for information should be made to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 200 The Riverway, Boston, MA, 02215-4176, by calling 617-879-1114, or by email at email@example.com.
Candidates for admission to Wheelock College graduate programs must have received a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution and generally attained a minimum of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA for the last two years of undergraduate study. To apply, you should submit:
- A completed online graduate application.
- Official transcripts showing degree conferral and any completed graduate coursework.
- A current résumé.
- A 3-5 page personal essay that discusses the applicant's career goals, strengths, challenges, and interest either in Wheelock's vision and mission or in the particular program of interest.
- Three (3) letters of reference. One should be of an academic nature from a faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's academic work (e.g., a former professor or instructor of the applicant). The second reference should be from an individual who can discuss the applicant's work or relevant experience. The third letter may be either academic or professional at the applicant's discretion. References from family members or friends are not acceptable. Please note that additional letters of reference may be requested at the discretion of the Admission Committee.
All references must arrive in unopened envelopes with the evaluator's signature across the flap. While an applicant's recommender may draft a letter on his or her own letterhead we do require that the Reference Form be submitted with the applicant's signature as well as the recommender's information. Please make sure that information regarding the confidentiality of the letter is appropriately marked on this form.
Applicants to the Master of Social Work: Advanced Standing program must have a reference from their field liaison, field instructor or director of the BSW program from which they graduated.
Applicants to the Child Life and Family Centered Care program are highly encouraged to provide a reference from the Child Life Specialist who supervised their 100 hours of volunteer work.
Applicants to the Master of Science in Teacher of Reading program must provide evidence that they hold at least a beginning teacher license and that they have completed a year of teaching under that license. Some programs (Integrated Elementary and Special Education, Organizational Leadership and Child Life) require an interview with faculty once an application is complete. In addition all applicants are welcome to request an interview through the Office of Graduate Admissions to explore program and specialization options, and to discuss program schedules and possible completion dates. Applicants should reference particular program descriptions for program specific admissions requirements.
Wheelock welcomes students of diverse cultural backgrounds. In order to ensure a successful experience for students, the Wheelock College Graduate Programs require additional information from international students.
TOEFL - Applicants whose native language is not English, and who have not received a degree from a college or university in the United States or another English-speaking country, are required to submit scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) as evidence of proficiency in oral and written English. The minimum TOEFL score generally accepted is 550 paper based test, or 80 internet-based Test.
Transcript Evaluation - Applicants are required to provide an evaluation of their undergraduate and graduate course of study, if completed outside of the U.S. Acceptable evaluations can be obtained by sending all international transcripts to:
Education Credentials Evaluators
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 514070 Milwaukee WI 53203-3470
or to:
World Education Services
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
Financial Statement- Prior to being issued an I-20 immigration or visa form, all international applicants are required to certify that they have made adequate financial arrangements to cover their expenses for the full duration of their program of graduate study as a full-time student. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for further explanation of what is required. International applicants are also required, if needed, to obtain third party translations of any letters of recommendation or other supporting documents if those documents are not written in English. Applicants are not permitted to translate the documents themselves. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for further information if needed.
Employment as a teacher in public and many private PreK-12 schools in Massachusetts requires an initial license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Eligibility for the first Initial license includes completion of a state approved program. Wheelock graduate programs in Early Childhood (PreK-2), and the Integrated Elementary (1-6) and Special Education (PreK-8) are state approved and nationally recognized and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) , soon to be renamed the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Each of the nationally recognized programs leads to a teacher license for employment in Massachusetts, and is favored in terms of reciprocity by other states and internationally due to national program recognition and institutional accreditation. Wheelock College is the only private institution in the Commonwealth that is accredited by NCATE/CAEP and offers nationally recognized programs. Program review for national accreditation includes the graduate Care and Education program for teaching Prekindergarten/Kindergarten and which can qualify graduates for the Lead Teacher credential issued by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. A version of the Care and Education Master's program provides continuing practitioners an opportunity to focus on a new age level or area of study.
An advanced master's program offered by the Language and Literacy Department leads to the Teacher of Reading license, an advanced specialist credential for work with all grade levels, PreK-12. Entrance to this program requires an initial teacher license and a year of experience under that license in the state that issued the credential. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires that the year of teaching experience with an initial teacher license is completed in the state which issued the license.
A certificate option program is available to recent graduates of Wheelock College who completed all or most of the requirements for an education major or licensure program. A candidate can apply to enter the Certificate Option Program and complete the remaining state and Wheelock requirements for institutional endorsement as a non-degree candidate. Completion of program specific MTEL exams is an entrance requirement for the Certificate Option Program. Because the Certificate Option Program is not degree-granting, financial aid is not available. Explanation of tuition and fees is included in the Financial Information section below. Certificate option candidates develop a program plan with the Associate Dean for Education and Department Chair prior to admission and registration in courses.
Applicants who wish to pursue a program of study in Child Life must submit a completed verification form and a favorable letter of reference documenting 100 hours experience in a pediatric health care setting under the direct supervision of a Child Life Specialist. A background in child development is preferred. An interview is required for this program.
These degree programs include internships and in-depth mentoring by sponsoring teachers at partnering schools. All internships are processed through the Field Experience Office. Each partner school has its own interview requirements and employment criteria for paid internships. Since students entering the profession must complete three prerequisite courses before beginning the internship in the fall, they should contact the Office of Field Experience (617-879-2165) as soon as they have made a deposit to attend Wheelock and have spoken with their academic advisor. The placement process, which can take up to two months, begins ideally in March. Most placements for the following fall semester are completed by early June before public schools close.
- Early submission of application materials is strongly encouraged for all programs.
- Once all application materials are received, candidates are reviewed for admission consideration, and each applicant is notified, in writing, of acceptance or denial as soon as a decision has been made.
- Accepted students who plan to enroll are required to return the enrollment form with a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100. This deposit is applicable to tuition charges.
Students who have been offered admission to a master's degree program offered at the Boston campus only may request deferral of admission or admission to the next appropriate term of entry if the program has set entry terms. To do so students must submit, in writing, an explanation for this request to the Office of Graduate Admissions. This request will then be discussed with the appropriate Dean or Department Chair for approval. Students who defer for one year may be asked to submit new letters of recommendation and a new resume to be used in the placement process for practicum and field experience. Students who have received approval for deferral of admission are expected to update the Office of Graduate Admission regarding any change in address, phone or contact information.
Students who are accepted to a graduate program but do not enroll, or students who do not complete their application, may reactivate their status within a period of two years. For further information on reactivating an application, students should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (617) 879-1114.
Graduate students are eligible to transfer up to six (6) graduate credit hours for courses successfully completed at an accredited institution of higher education. Transfer credits will not be awarded for classes that are taken pass/fail. No credits will be transferred unless the graduate student received a grade of B or higher in the course or if the credits in question have been earned within five years of the time of admission. The credits in question also may not duplicate any graduate or undergraduate work for which credit has been given at Wheelock College and cannot have been applied to an academic degree at any other institution. All requests for transfer of credit must be submitted within one year from the student's date of matriculation. To have credits considered for transfer, students must:
- Obtain and complete the Transfer of Credit form available from the Office of Records and Registration;
- Obtain written approval from the student's advisor;
- Submit course description(s) of the courses successfully completed at the other institution for review by the Dean of the school or Department Chair or Director.
- Submit to the Registrar an official transcript issued by the other institution.
Matriculated students must obtain written approval from the Dean of their school before enrolling in graduate courses that are to be transferred for credit into a Wheelock College degree program. Only courses that are to be completed at an accredited graduate institution shall be eligible for such approval. Students will be held to a limit of 6 graduate transferred credit hours. Transfer credits will not be awarded for classes that are taken pass/fail. No credits will be transferred unless the graduate student receives a grade of B or higher in the course. The credits in question also may not duplicate any graduate or undergraduate work for which credit has been given at Wheelock College and cannot have been applied to an academic degree at any other institution.
On-campus courses:
$940 per credit- Education degree programs $970 per credit- Social Work, Organizational Leadership and Child Life programs Off-campus graduate courses and programs are offered for cohorts at varying rates. Likewise, Professional Development Institute fees may vary by term. For more information, refer to the registration guidelines published each semester.
Graduate tuition is charged on a per-credit basis.
Students wishing to audit a course pay two-thirds of the tuition.
Students in the Certificate Option Program pay the regular fees. (Financial Aid is not available for certificate programs)
For all students, an enrollment deposit of $100 is due when a student accepts Wheelock College's offer of admission. This fee is non-refundable but is applicable to tuition charges.
For all students, a $10 fee is charged for registration every semester.
All students who register after the deadline are charged a $100 late fee in addition to the $10 registration fee.
In appreciation for the learning experiences provided to our practicum students, Wheelock College issues one voucher per student to each supervising practitioner with whom a student has completed a 3, 4, 5, or 6 credit practicum. Supervising practitioners may use their earned voucher for any course or professional development institute taking place on campus or at other locations. To view the complete voucher policy visit the College website at www.wheelock.edu/wheelock/academics/field-experience. If you have questions about the voucher policy, you may contact the Director of Field Experience by calling (617) 879-2237.
A fee of $25 is charged to any student who submits a payment check or money order that the College's bank cannot honor due to insufficient funds or any other cause.
Refunds for withdrawal from a course and/or practicum will not be made without receipt of written notification of intent to withdraw by the Registrar.Net refundable fees paid (tuition less registration fees and general fees) will be refunded according to the college's refund schedule. For any undergraduate students taking graduate courses, the undergraduate refund schedule applies. Drop/Add: Refunds for courses dropped during the Drop/Add period when a replacement course is NOT added will be refunded according to the college's refund schedule. When a student adds a course in place of a dropped course, the full tuition payment may be applied towards the added course.
|Before classes begin
|100% of net refundable fees
|From the day classes begin before the 2nd class meeting
|75% of net refundable fees
|After the 2nd class meeting before the 3rd class meeting
|50% of net refundable fees
|After the 3rd class meeting
|No refund
|After the 21st calendar day of the semester
|0% of refundable tuition, prorated board only
|Before the course starts
|100% of net refundable fees
|1st â€" 7th calendar day of the course
|50% of net refundable tuition
|After the 8th calendar day of the start of course
|No refund
|Before the course starts
|100% of net refundable fees
|After the course starts
|No refund
*Please note: Students enrolled in the online degree program follow the half semester refund schedule. Summer courses follow the half semester refund schedule For more information, please contact Financial Services/Student Accounts at (617) 879-2236.
This policy applies to students who withdraw, are approved for a leave of absence or are suspended or academically dismissed from the institution. Tuition/fees and room and board refunds for these students are determined according to the following policy: The term "Title IV Funds," which refers to the federal financial aid programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and for graduate students enrolled at Wheelock College, includes the following programs: Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. A student's withdrawal date is:
- The date the student began the institution's withdrawal process or officially notified the institution of intent to withdraw; or
- The midpoint of the period of enrollment for a student who leaves without notifying the institution.
The amount of Title IV funds to be returned will be based on the number of days in attendance as a proportion to the number of days in the term or period of enrollment, up to the 60% point in the semester. There are no refunds after the 60% point in time, as the federal regulations view the aid has been "100% earned" after that point in time. A copy of the worksheet used for this calculation and examples can be requested from the Wheelock College Financial Aid Office. In accordance with federal regulations, the return of Title IV funds is paid in the following order:
- Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
- Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
- Federal TEACH Grant
- Other Title IV assistance
- Institutional and student responsibilities in regard to the Return of Title IV Funds
Wheelock College's responsibilities include:
- Providing each student with the information given in this policy;
- Identifying students who are affected by this policy;
- Completing the Return of Title IV Funds calculation for students who are subject to the policy; and
- Returning the Title IV Funds that are due the Title IV programs.
The student's responsibilities include:
- Completing an official withdrawal form (available in the Registrar's office);
- Notifying the Financial Aid Office (email: firstname.lastname@example.com) immediately of a pending withdrawal or leave, as federal refunds must be made within 30 days of the date of withdrawal or leave; and
- Returning to the Title IV programs any funds that were disbursed directly to the student and for which the student was determined to be ineligible via the Return of Title IV Funds calculation.
Students have the right to obtain a final calculation of the Return of Federal Funds. The procedures and policies listed above supersede those published previously and are subject to change at any time.
Assistantships are awarded to students attending full-time (9 credits or more), on the basis of academic performance and professional experience. Assistantships involve research or scholarly work and related assistance to one of the academic departments at the College. Awards are one academic year in length. Students who wish to be considered for an assistantship should complete the Application for Graduate Assistantship on the financial aid page for graduate students under "scholarships and assistantships." Only admitted students who are starting their program in the summer or fall will be considered for graduate assistantships. Assistantships are awarded in the spring for a fall start.
All incoming graduate students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher will be considered for these scholarships for full or half-time study. Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee based on undergraduate GPA, the application essay and references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis each term until the funds are awarded. There is no separate application for a merit scholarship. Applicants will be informed in writing if they have received a scholarship. Scholarships are a one-time award for incoming students and are not renewable. Scholarship recipients are notified by the Graduate Admissions Office.
Community Scholarships are available in select graduate programs to students who demonstrate a strong commitment in working with children and families prior to attending Wheelock. These scholarships also include our community partnerships with organizations such as CityYear and United Way. Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and some have eligibility requirements. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more information.
This fixed-rate loan program is available for graduate students enrolled at least half-time during the semester(s) within they wish to borrow. (Half-time for graduate students is five credits.) Students are eligible for the unsubsidized loan. The maximum Stafford loan is $20,500., If a student plans to apply for a Stafford loan, he or she must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Wheelock College graduate financial aid application which is available on the graduate financial aid page on the Wheelock website.
If students require additional resources to finance their education, other loans are available. These loans can be borrowed by the student or by another borrower on the student's behalf. Repayment typically begins within 45 days of disbursement, but deferments may be available. For loan information please visit the graduate financial aid section of Wheelock College's website (www.wheelock.edu/gradfinancialaid) or call the Financial Aid Office at (617) 879- 2443 to request a brochure.
Several graduate education programs offer paid internships as an integral part of their program. This includes the Integrated Elementary and Special Education Program and the Early Childhood masters programs.
The School of Graduate and Professional Programs offers an innovative program leading to an M.S. in Integrated Elementary and Special Education. A hallmark of this program is that all students participate in a full-time teaching internship; students can also elect to teach in their own classrooms (with faculty review and approval). Internships with stipends ranging up to $10,000 or more, depending on the school district, are offered through several partner schools in the Boston area.
In order to remain eligible for assistance, financial aid applicants must meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards established in accordance with federal regulations. The academic progress of aid applicants and recipients must be evaluated by the Financial Aid Office annually. This evaluation will generally occur in May after semester grades are posted as a part of our determination of eligibility for the next academic year (summer session is considered the beginning of the academic year for financial aid purposes). Students applying for financial aid are also subject to the standards at the point of financial aid application. The Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards for Financial Aid include quantitative and qualitative measures. The standards used for measuring GR Satisfactory Academic Progress are:
- Quantitative: Completion Rate
- Quantitative: Maximum Attempted Credits
- Qualitative: Cumulative Grade Point Average
The completion rate standard for financial aid consideration is calculated by dividing the cumulative credit hours earned by the cumulative credit hours attempted. To remain in good standing, students are expected to successfully complete at least 80 percent of the course work attempted. Students falling below the minimum completion rate of 80 percent are placed on Financial Aid Suspension For example, a student earning 12 of 18 attempted graduate credit hours would enter Financial Aid suspension. (12/18 = 67%). The standard for maximum attempted credits is that students must proceed through their program of study with no more than 150 percent of the total courses required to attain each grade level. Progress toward program completion is determined by comparing the total number of credit hours attempted (including course withdrawals and failures) to the number of credit hours successfully completed. For example, if a student is pursuing a graduate degree requiring 36 credit hours, no financial aid consideration would be available after attempting 54 credit hours, even if the student has not yet earned the graduate degree and meets all other satisfactory academic progress standards. (36 x 150% = 54) The standard for cumulative grade point average for financial aid consideration, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Students falling below the minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 are placed on Financial Aid Suspension.
Students failing either the quantitative or qualitative measures are placed on Financial Aid Suspension. Students with deficiencies and/or whose aid is subject to suspension are notified at their permanent address. The student is responsible for paying his/her own expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. and will not be reimbursed for period(s) of financial aid suspension. Students on suspension status who improve their academic performance to the required completion rate and cumulative GPA without exceeding maximum attempted credits will return to good standing and are eligible for financial aid consideration. Students exceeding the maximum attempted credits immediately enter Financial Aid Suspension status and may no longer receive financial aid for the declared program of study.
Students with significant and documented extenuating circumstances may appeal to regain aid eligibility. Students may submit a written appeal with documentation to the Financial Aid Office. The appeal must explain, and documentation must support, the unusual circumstances that prevented the student from meeting required academic standards. Unusual circumstances may include: death of a close family member, extended illness, personal injury or other extraordinary circumstances. Supporting documentation may include: death certificate, physician's/counseling psychologist statement, police report, etc. During the appeal process the student must be prepared to pay his/her own expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc., without expectation of financial aid reimbursement. Students whose appeals are approved are granted one additional semester of aid, and in general, a student will be granted only one waiver during their academic career. Students are expected to meet the standards of academic progress upon completion of the semester for which they were granted a waiver.
This section of the College Catalog briefly describes certain key academic policies of Wheelock College. These policies should not be considered all-inclusive. A complete description of the College's Academic Policies can be accessed online in the Student Handbook at www.wheelock.edu. In addition to the policies described here, there are requirements for students enrolled in various professional academic programs. Questions about academic policies, procedures, or requirements should be directed to an academic advisor, Academic Dean, and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Finally, the academic policies described in this catalog and on the college website may refer to other documents (e.g., handbooks and pamphlets) that explain certain policies, procedures, or requirements more fully and may be obtained from the Registrar's office.
For graduate students, Wheelock College uses a system of letter grades that are equivalent to the following numerical quality points.
|Letter Grade
|Point Equivalent
|Very good
|Satisfactory progress in a course that spans more than one semester
In addition, the following status may appear in a transcript
|P (Pass)
|Not included in grade-point average.
Each semester at registration, a graduate student may elect to take courses under the Pass/ Fail option. Students must declare their choice of the Pass/Fail option at the time of registration or before the second class meeting. After this deadline, neither students nor instructors may change the grading election. Students who are considering pursuing study beyond the masters degree level are encouraged to take at least one-half of their courses for letter grades. A grade of Pass (P) does not affect a student's cumulative grade-point average. An Incomplete grade (I) may be given to a student only for health reasons or in extraordinary circumstances. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to request an Incomplete. Unless the student has requested an incomplete, the faculty member cannot assign an incomplete. Satisfactory in a continuing course (R) is the grade submitted by an instructor to indicate satisfactory progress in a continuing independent study, field study, thesis, or course that has been approved by the instructor and the appropriate Academic Dean as a two semester study, thesis, or course. At the end of the second semester, a letter grade, Pass, or Incomplete will be given. If an R is changed to an Incomplete, the student must comply with the Incomplete grade procedures described below. If an R grade is changed to Incomplete for a thesis, the student must complete the thesis within one calendar year.
A continuation fee of $100 will be charged for each semester that the student carries an Incomplete only in this circumstance. If the completed work is not submitted by the deadline, the Incomplete will automatically be converted to a failing grade of F. Withdrawal (WD) is recorded by the Registrar when a student officially withdraws from a course before the course withdrawal deadline published in the academic calendar. A faculty member cannot submit a request for withdrawal. Only a student can submit that request. A graduate student who wishes to audit (AU) a course may do so with the approval of the instructor and the appropriate Academic Dean. To audit a course, a student must register for the course at registration or within the Drop/Add period. The tuition fee for auditing a course is two-thirds of the normal course tuition.
It is the student's responsibility to request an incomplete or "I" by submitting to the instructor a completed Request for Incomplete form. If a student makes such a request for more than one course, he or she must complete and submit a separate form for each course (available from the Registrar). The instructor, at his or her sole discretion, may grant the student's request. The instructor will submit the completed form to the Registrar at the same time that he or she submits final grades. Students should note they cannot get packaged for financial aid with an incomplete grade on his or her record. All incomplete work must be submitted by the student to the instructor so that the instructor may submit a change of grade to the Registrar before that semester's deadline for submitting changes of grades. Students who plan to enter a practicum in the semester following the granting of an Incomplete must finish all work prior to beginning the practicum. If a grade has not been submitted by the deadline for submitting changes of grades, the grade of "I" will be administratively changed to a failing grade of "F."
A faculty member may change a grade he or she has assigned no later than 12 months after the original grade submission deadline. After this time the students and instructor must petition the Graduate Review Board for an exception to the grade change policy. Once a student's degree is conferred, the student's academic statistics are considered final and no grade changes are permitted.
Graduate students who are registered for nine or more credit hours in the fall, spring and summer semesters are considered full-time. Graduate students who enroll for fewer than these numbers of credit hours are considered part-time. A student's status may change from one semester to the next. Students may register for a maximum of fifteen credit hours per semester for the fall and spring semesters, and a maximum of nine for a summer session. Permission to register for additional credit hours must be obtained in advance from the student's advisor and the appropriate Academic Dean. To remain eligible for most types of financial aid, graduate students must enroll in a minimum of five credit hours each semester.
A 2.67 (B-) semester and cumulative grade-point average is the minimum acceptable standard for all graduate students. A graduate student must maintain this standard to graduate from the College. Graduate students whose grade-point averages are below 2.67 are automatically placed on academic probation. In addition, a student must demonstrate a strong likelihood that he or she will be able to complete successfully the requirements of a graduate program. The Graduate Review Board monitors a graduate student's academic progress.
Graduate students with excellent records of previous graduate coursework and/or extensive work experience may request a substitution of specific required courses for others; they may request an exemption from program requirements Graduate students who have already mastered specific content knowledge or competencies for their programs and can provide evidence of this mastery, may request a waiver from a required introductory course to take a more advanced course or a reduction of program credit hour requirements not to exceed six credit hours. All such requests must be submitted to Department Chairs and Academic Deans. All students must take at least twenty-seven credit hours at Wheelock to obtain a masters degree. Graduate students who wish to request exemption from graduate program requirements should discuss the appropriateness of the request with their advisors.
Matriculated graduate students who have demonstrated competence in conducting advanced research and study are encouraged to explore an Independent Study or Field Study in lieu of course electives. An Independent Study or Field Study may not usually replace required courses in a student's program of study. Students may not usually apply more than a total of six credit hours of Independent Study or Field Study toward a master's degree program. Applications for an independent study must be completed by the drop/add due date in the semester in which the study is scheduled to be completed.
Students whose semester or cumulative grade point averages drop below the level of good standing (2.67) are automatically placed on academic probation. The Graduate Review Board may recommend a range of actions for such students including dismissal from the College. Students who receive a grade of F will be placed on probation no matter what their grade point average. Students who receive a second grade of F will have their cases automatically reviewed by the Graduate Review Board for consideration for dismissal from the College or other actions. The Graduate Review Board will attempt to notify promptly any student who has been placed on academic probation. However, even if a student is not notified, he/she is on academic probation.
At the conclusion of each semester, the Graduate Review Board will review the record of each graduate student who has been placed on academic probation for the previous semester. The Board may remove the student from academic probation if the student has:
- After receiving a failing grade of 'F' in the previous semester has demonstrated sufficient academic progress as determined by the Graduate Review Board
- After failing to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.67 or higher has achieved a minimum 2.67 cumulative grade-point average or higher.
The Graduate Review Board decides, in its sole discretion, whether to remove a graduate student from academic probation. The decision of the Graduate Review Board regarding academic probation is final.
A graduate student who receives two failing grades of "F" or who violates the standards for academic honesty, or who fails to be removed from academic probation after a semester, may be dismissed from the College following a review by the Graduate Review Board. Such a student will not be allowed to register for additional graduate program courses. A graduate student who has been dismissed for academic reasons may apply to the Graduate Review Board for readmission after one semester. The Graduate Review Board decides, in its sole discretion, whether to dismiss or not dismiss a student for academic reasons.
See 'Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress for Graduate Financial Aid Recipients' under Graduate Financial Information. If a student withdraws from one or more courses, his/her bill and financial aid may be adjusted according to federal student aid guidelines.
A Wheelock College student has a right to appeal a final grade or academic dismissal. A student may appeal a final grade or academic dismissal to the Academic Appeals Board. Undertaking such an appeal is an extraordinary matter.
Wheelock welcomes students who have not yet been admitted into a graduate program or who are not interested in matriculating into a graduate program, to register for courses as non-matriculated students. All non-matriculated students who have attended six credit hours or more of graduate courses will be automatically placed on academic hold and will not be permitted to register for additional graduate program courses without obtaining prior approval from the Director of Graduate Admissions. Non-matriculated students who are considering applying to a Wheelock graduate degree program are strongly encouraged to seek advice from the department chair and the Academic Dean prior to registering for any graduate program courses. Non-matriculated students who are not interested in enrolling in a Wheelock graduate degree program, but who are interested in pursuing course work at the graduate level for reasons of personal enrichment or professional development, may request non-degree student status. Once a student is granted non-degree student status, he or she may take an unlimited number of graduate program courses, excluding those courses restricted to matriculated students. Excluded courses include, but are not limited to, all practica and clinical experiences, independent and field studies, and other courses designated as restricted by the appropriate Academic Dean.
Graduate students are required to complete their graduate degree programs of study within five years of the semester of matriculation. Part-time students who have not completed their programs of study within this time limit must, no later than one month before the end of their fifth year since matriculation, consult with their academic advisor and Academic Dean and submit a letter of petition to the Graduate Review Board requesting an extension. A rationale for delaying completion should be included. Students should be aware that delay in completing their degree requirements may result in their inability to complete their original program of study, as the requirements and availability of programs may change over time. The Graduate Review Board may choose to accept or reject the student's petition. The decision of the Graduate Review Board is final, and there is no right of appeal this decision.
A graduate student who wishes to withdraw from the College, must complete an Official Withdrawal form and meet with the appropriate Academic Dean. This form is available on MyWheelock or in the Registrar's office. The student should obtain all necessary signatures and return the form to the Registrar's office. Failure to complete this form in a timely manner may affect any refund the student may receive. A student will not be removed from the billing list until the withdrawal procedure has been completed. Students who withdraw once the semester begins, should review the College's refund schedule and return of Title IV funds. The date of withdrawal is based on the date the withdrawal form is initiated.
When a student is required to withdraw from the College for academic reasons, a nonvoluntary withdrawal occurs. See Section V.I (Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal) discussing academic dismissal. A graduate student who does not register for a semester, and who has not requested a leave of absence, will be deemed to have withdrawn from the College.
Graduate students who plan to interrupt their studies for one semester or a period longer than one semester are required to submit a Leave of Absence form. This form is available on MyWheelock or in the Registrar's office and should be completed as soon as the student decides to take a leave of absence. The student should return the form to the Registrar's office. Failure to complete this form in a timely manner may affect any refund the student may receive. Normally, students may request a leave of absence for no more than three consecutive semesters. At the end of an approved leave of absence, and prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to resume her or his studies, the student must submit to the appropriate academic dean a Request for Reinstatement form in order to reactivate her or his status and to be able to register for courses. If, at the end of an approved leave of absence, a student does not submit a Request for Reinstatement form, the student will then automatically be considered withdrawn from Wheelock. All withdrawn students are automatically placed on academic hold and are not permitted to register for additional graduate courses without submitting to the appropriate academic dean a Request for Reinstatement form. In ordinary circumstances, all graduate students must complete their degree programs within five years of the semester of matriculation.
If a leave of absence for a student is approved, the amount of approved leave time does not count as part of the five years allowed for completion. Students may not retroactively request a leave of absence but must acquire permission before the beginning of the first semester of leave of absence. Graduate students who interrupt their studies for a period longer than one semester without acquiring in advance of the first semester a formally approved leave of absence will be automatically considered withdrawn from the graduate program. All withdrawn students will be placed on academic hold and will not be permitted to register for additional graduate courses without first submitting to the appropriate academic dean a Request for Reinstatement form. In these cases, the semesters of unauthorized academic inactivity will count as part of the five years total allowed for completion of a degree program.
A graduate student in good academic standing who has withdrawn and wishes to seek reinstatement within five years of the date of his/her matriculation should complete the Request for Readmission. This Request for Readmission is then forwarded to the Graduate Review Board. A student who has been required to withdraw by the Graduate Review Board for academic reasons may request to be readmitted after a year's absence from the College. The student must complete the Request for Readmission form. The student will also be required to provide supporting documents such as college transcripts, letters of recommendation from employers, or letters of support for readmission. The Graduate Review Board will review the supporting documents and make the final decision regarding reinstatement. Students seeking to return to the College more than five years after their initial matriculation should follow the admissions procedures in the catalog.
Normally, students must be admitted into a graduate program for at least one semester prior to the semester in which they wish to begin their first practicum (with the exception of Social Work). Full-time graduate students in Education and Child Life programs should consult with the Field Experience Office as soon as they are admitted to discuss placement options. Part-time graduate students should meet with the Field Experience staff early in the semester before they plan to begin a pre-practicum, practicum or internship. Deadlines for graduate students to register for practica can be obtained from the student's academic advisor or department chair. Social Work students should plan a practicum with the Director of Social Work Field Education. Students should consult with the Office of Field Experience (or, in the case of social work, the Director of Social Work Field Education) to receive complete information on the College's/program's practica policies. These policies include:
- Incomplete Grades before Entering a Practicum
- Reinstatement in a Practicum
- Withdrawing From A Practicum Or Internship
- Grievous Behavior at Placement
- Student Employment at Placement Site
- CORI (Criminal Offender Record Inquiry) and Other Background Checks
The Office of Academic Records and Registration maintains the academic transcript of each student. A student's transcript is available to a student upon written request. An official transcript bears the seal of the College and the signature of the Registrar. A transcript issued directly to a student is designated "Issued to Student." To obtain a copy of his or her transcript, a student must complete the Transcript Request form available on the Wheelock College website or by submitting a request online through the National Student Loan Clearinghouse and paying the appropriate fee for each transcript requested. To obtain an official transcript, a student must also have satisfied his or her financial obligations to the College. A file for every student is maintained in the Office of Academic Records and Registration and in the Office of Academic Advising and Academic Assistance. Students may inspect these files upon request.
Wheelock College confers degrees three times per year in May, August, and December. Wheelock conducts its graduation ceremony on the Boston campus each May to celebrate as a community the achievements of its degree recipients and program completers. Students who are not degree recipients or program completers are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony if they are within eight credits of the total required course credits. Other graduation ceremonies take place at selected national and international program delivery sites to honor the achievements of off-campus Wheelock College students. The President of Wheelock College will consult with administration, faculty, and students to decide when and where to host these off-campus graduation ceremonies. Complete information regarding diplomas, the process of degree completion, and academic eligibility to participate in the commencement ceremony is available from the Office of Academic Records and Registration.
Certification as a Child Life Specialist is available through the Child Life Council (CLC). To become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) students must pass an examination that is administered by the CLC two times per year in May and November. All eligibility requirements must be completed by the time of application to take the examination. Once eligibility is approved, the student may take the certification examination. The student may take this examination as many times as he or she needs to pass it, as long as the current eligibility requirements are met. For more information on Child Life Certification requirements, contact the Child Life Council at Child Life Council, Inc., 11820 Parklawn Drive, Suite 240, Rockville, MD 20852-2529, or via their web site at www.childlife.org, or call 301-881-7090.
- Massachusetts Department Of Early Education And Care (Deec) Birth To Pre-K/ Kindergarten License
- Massachusetts Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education Licensure (Dese) Prek To 12Th Grade Licensure For Lead Teacher Positions In Public And Private Schools
- Early Childhood Birth To Kindergarten Credential Requirements/Massachusetts Department Of Early Education And Care (Deec)
Wheelock graduates of baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate Early Childhood Programs can use courses and supervised practica from their programs to apply for lead teacher and director credentials issued by the Department of Early Education and Care. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) has established prerequisite educational and job experi-ence requirements for individuals working in child care centers, nursery schools and private kindergartens. The DEEC credential indicates that an individual meets these criteria and, therefore, is eligible to be employed in specific roles within child care settings. Wheelock College has individual courses and programs that meet the requirements for the DEEC credentials required for the following positions:
Must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent AND have 3 credits or 4 CEU credits in Child Development (birth to 8 years of age) and 9 months of supervised work experience or one practicum with children under 7 years of age, three months of which must be with infants or toddlers for Infant/Toddler Teacher, and with preschoolers for Preschool Teacher.
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
B.S. or B.A. or advanced degree in ECE or related field of study; 12 credits or equivalent CEUs in early childhood or a related field of which 3 credits or equivalent CEUs must be in either curriculum, program planning or classroom management, and 3 credits or equivalent CEUs must be in a course in child development (birth to 8 years) and 3 credits or equivalent CEUs must be in a course related to the care of infants and toddlers; and 18 months of supervised work experience with children under 7 years of age, six months of which must be with infants and toddlers.
Preschool Lead Teacher
B.S. or B.A. or advanced degree in ECE; PreK-3 Certification from DOE, or in a related field of study; 12 credits in early childhood or a related field of which 3 credits or equivalent CEUs must be either curriculum, program planning or classroom management, and 3 credits or equivalent CEUs must be in a course in child development (birth to 8 years); and 18 months of supervised work experience with children under 7 years of age, six months of which must be with preschoolers.
Must meet the requirements of lead teacher; have 6 months of work experience after meeting lead teacher qualifications; and must have at least 6 additional credits or equivalent CEU credits in courses covering either day care administration, business or management.
Completion of 150 hours, over an 8-week period, of direct work with infants/toddlers or preschoolers, supervised by personnel from an institution of higher learning, with at least three site visits, and placement with at least a Lead Teacher qualified staff member. One practicum may substitute for 9 months of work experience. The practicum must be verified on the Verification of Work Experience form and listed on a transcript. Verification may be from the placement or the institution of higher learning. For more information about credentials for child care providers and center directors certification, or to receive an updated listing of the current child care certification requirements, see the Department for Early Education and Care web-site at http://www.mass.gov/eecor contact them at 51 Sleeper Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. You may also call the DEEC at (617) 988-6600; fax at (617) 988-2451; and TTY at (617) 988-2454.
Wheelock students who complete a post baccalaureate licensure or master's program that is approved for Initial teacher licensure in Massachusetts (including passing state licensure examinations), are eligible for institutional endorsement for that license in Massachusetts. Once a teacher is employed in a position that requires the Initial License, the license is activated and valid for employment in Massachusetts for up to five consecutive years. Within five years after the license is activated, it must be advanced to a Professional level. The Professional license can be renewed every 5 years indefinitely. At the time of this publication, requirements for Professional Licensure include three years of teaching in the field and at age/grade level of the Initial License after being eligible for that license; mentoring in the first year of teaching with the license; 50 hours of supervised experience beyond the first year of mentoring; required performance review through the Massachusetts Teacher Evaluation System, and course work approved by the state for Professional Licensure, including professional development in Sheltered English Immersion and Special Education. Requirements for the professional license also include a master's degree and completion of a state approved 12-credit content course cluster if a student holds a master's degree that is not related to the subject content area(s) for that license. Graduate state-approved and nationally recognized (accredited) teacher preparation programs offered at Wheelock lead to institutional endorsement for the Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in three graduate areas and one advanced specialist license:
- Early Childhood: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities (PreK-2)
- Elementary (1-6)
- Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
- Advanced Specialist, Initial Teacher of Reading license (All Levels)
Wheelock College offers approved courses that meet the 2013 state requirements for Sheltered English Immersion and for Special Education that can be included in any master's program offered for educators. (Contact the Associate Dean for Education, firstname.lastname@example.com.)
The Teacher of Reading Master's is approved to advance an Initial license in Early Childhood, Elementary, ELL/ESL, or Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) to the Professional level when other state requirements have been met. This program is also nationally recognized by the International Reading Association (IRA). Any teacher applying for the Teacher of Reading master's program must provide a copy of his/her initial teacher license with the admissions materials and a letter from a principal or director on letterhead verifying at least one year of teaching under that initial license in the state that issued the license.
The college offers five state-approved 12-credit course clusters for teachers who hold a master's in any field, hold an Initial teacher license they want to advance to the Professional level, and have met other state requirements for the advancement process. The advancement of an Initial license to the Professional level requires (1) three years of teaching experience in a position that requires the related Initial license, (2) specific mentoring requirements in the early years of teaching, and (3) a master's with additional 12 credits of content related to the content knowledge requirements of the license, if the master's is not related to the content focus of the master's. The five course clusters also offer graduate-level students new content at the initial or higher level for a variety of professional development purposes. Entry to the course clusters does not require a master's degree or an initial license, with one exception. The Reading cluster contains courses that are part of the advanced Teacher of Reading Master's program. Entry to the Reading cluster requires permission from the Chair of the Department of Language and Literacy who will determine applicant readiness for the advanced course work in that specialty area. The five Wheelock state approved, 12-credit clusters are:
- English Language Learners/English as a Second Language (for advancement of initial licenses in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Moderate Disabilities to the professional level);
- Reading (for advancement of licenses in Early Childhood, Elementary, Moderate Disabilities, or ELL/ESL);
- Special Education (for advancement of licenses in Early Childhood, Elementary, or ELL/ESL);
- Advancing Science Content Knowledge in Grades 1-6 (for advancement of licenses in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Moderate Disabilities)
- Advancing Mathematics Content Knowledge in Grades 1-6 (for advancement of licenses in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Moderate Disabilities).
The School of Graduate and Professional Programs offers several masters programs that can incorporate the 12-credit clusters to serve the professional development needs of students who do not hold a masters. This includes any of the degree programs that lead to an initial license, as well as the Master of Science in Educational Studies, in Language and Literacy Studies, and in Early Childhood Care and Education, or Care and Education for Continuing Practitioners. For information about state licensure requirements related to Wheelock programs, contact the Associate Dean for Education in the School of Graduate and Professional Programs. For general information on teacher licensure see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website at www.doe.mass.edu/educators. For instructions on the licensure application process, contact the Associate Dean at email@example.com.
Social Work is a legally regulated profession in Massachusetts and in most states. The nature of the regulation varies somewhat from state to state. The most common form, as in Massachusetts, is licensure, although some states have certification. Technically, what is usually regulated is practice under the title of "social worker." Not all states have all levels, and the terminology varies. Some states license only more advanced clinical practice. In Massachusetts, the licensing levels are as follows:
- LSWA. Licensed Social Work Associate. Associate level (associate degree in human service field or baccalaureate degree in any field).
- LSW. Licensed Social Worker. BSW-Basic level (baccalaureate degree in social work plus passing LSW licensing exam).
- LCSW. Licensed Certified Social Worker. MSW-Intermediate level (master's degree in social work plus passing LCSW licensing exam).
- LICSW. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Advanced level (master's degree in social work plus two years of LICSW-supervised post-master's degree practice experience plus passing advanced licensing exam). This is the level that is most likely to be recognized by insurance companies as eligible for reimbursement for professional services.
Students should always investigate the specific licensure regulations in the state in which you intend to practice. Contact the National Association of Social Workers at www.socialworkers.org or the Association of Social Work Boards at 1-800-225-6880 or www.aswb.org.
To practice social work, persons must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts. In addition, all others who have the title "social worker," or who refer to themselves as practicing social work, must be licensed unless they are county, state, or municipal employees. Practicing social work without a license is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment, as is performing functions reserved for a higher licensing level.
According to Massachusetts law and regulations, to obtain an Initial License to teach in Massachusetts public schools, candidates must complete a state approved program of study and pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The tests are license-specific and the purpose of these exams is to ensure that each licensed educator has the knowledge and skills essential to teach effectively in Massachusetts public schools. Students entering a post-baccalaureate or master's program leading to an Initial Massachusetts Teacher License must pass the Communication and Literacy Skills test exam and the appropriate subject exam(s) prior to entering their capstone or portfolio course as designated by their program. It is recommended that students take the MTEL as advised, and as early as possible in their program. For graduate students, only the Foundations of Reading Test and the Early Childhood subject test should be delayed until related course work is completed. All other MTEL exams should be taken and passed prior to entering or early in their program.
The College has developed an extensive system of review sessions and support courses specifically for MTEL preparation support. A sequence of courses is offered that should enhance students' ability to perform well on the exams if additional content review is needed in addition to basic test taking preparation. Wheelock students have an obligation to work with faculty members and advisors to develop an MTEL preparation plan and to fully utilize the College's resources. Additional information about the MTEL and Wheelock's support system is found on the College website at www.wheelock.edu/mtel including an annual list of test prep opportunities offered free of charge for Wheelock students and posted by July 1st each year. Wheelock MTEL preparation support is available to the public on a fee basis with the exception of Foundation of Reading and Teacher of Reading preparation sessions that are provided to Wheelock students and recent alumni as an extension of their program of study..
2011â€"2012 PROGRAM COMPLETER INFORMATION
The following table summarizes the MTEL pass rates for the program completers in academic year 2011â€"2012 reported in the 2013 Annual Institutional Report. Program completers are defined as individuals who have completed all the requirements of a state-approved teacher preparation program. Graduate students in educator preparation programs that have MTEL requirements must pass the required exams before they enter their final course work in each program. The MTEL exams are one of numerous required demonstrations of content knowledge for teacher candidates.
Pass Rates:
|Early Childhood
|Foundations of Reading
|Multi-subject Test
|Teacher of Reading
|Summary Pass Rate*
* The Summary Pass Rate represents the percent of program completers who have passed every portion of the test they have attempted. Students may take each section of the test as many times as necessary to obtain a passing score.
The faculty and administration of Wheelock College are committed to preparing exemplary classroom teachers. Wheelock allows students (depending on their individual program requirements) to enter education degree programs without having first passed the MTEL, but all candidates must pass the required examinations by specific points within their preparation programs, as articulated in the institutional MTEL policy in place since fall 2001 for undergraduate programs and since fall 2002 for graduate programs. The coursework and the extensive supervised field and clinical experiences along with the test preparation support system the College has in place are designed to help students achieve their goal of becoming excellent teachers. While a student's success on the MTEL is only one part of becoming a classroom teacher, it is an important and necessary part, and the College supports students in numerous ways to support their success.