BS in Education & Human Development-to-MA in Educational Policy Studies (BA/BS)

About this programme

Bachelor’s-to-master’s programs are linked bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in which the two degrees are conferred sequentially. This BS-to-MA degree program is designed for academically motivated Wheelock undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in child and education policy in less time than it would take to pursue both degrees independently. After obtaining a broad foundation in education and human development at the undergraduate level, master’s students will learn how to conduct rigorous research, analyze data, and make informed decisions about policies that affect children and families from preschool through young adulthood. Students will be trained in research methods and will engage in a research apprenticeship under the direction of a faculty member. Upon completion of the BS-to-MA degree program, students will also be prepared to enter PhD programs in education and in the social sciences.