Widener University

Widener University’s main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania, offers an integrated learning experience that includes professional programs, liberal arts academics, community service, and arts activities. Widener’s degree programs include everything from associate’s degrees to doctorates. Areas of study available at the undergraduate level include liberal arts subjects like: * Anthropology * Gender and Women’s Studies * Modern Languages * Political Science * Sociology Widener’s career-oriented academics include such diverse majors as: * Biomedical Engineering * Criminal Justice * International Business * Nursing * Social Work * Special Education Students may also major in fine and creative arts disciplines and pre-professional fields. Additional programs of study include associate’s degrees in professional fields like business and healthcare, and graduate degrees in healthcare, psychology and other fields. Students at all levels of study also engage in a substantial amount of service learning. Physical Therapy students work in local clinics and law students provide service at charitable organizations and non-profits. Students may also volunteer as a Big Brother or Sister, or even volunteer in a third-world country. Other college life options include a student radio station, performing arts activities and student clubs and organizations. Widener’s financial aid offerings include state, federal and institutional grants, academic and private scholarships, federal work-study, federal loans and veteran’s benefits for those who qualify.

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