Widener University

We offer degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. Some unique features of our school include:

• We emphasize close faculty and student interaction by providing small classes staffed by full-time faculty
• Our student faculty ratio is 12:1
• Students participate in research with the faculty
• The program is designed to be broad-based in scope but provide sufficient depth for students to explore areas of personal needs and interests
• An optional CO-OP program that allows students to graduate in the regular 4 year time with one year in the industry for experience is available
• The computer laboratory that supports the program is student run under the supervision of the faculty and offers free and unlimited access
• Our alumni offer their time, experience and professional wisdom to students who would like to have a mentor as part of their undergraduate education at Widener

What can I expect my freshman year?

Your freshman year will consist of introductory programming and logic courses. This will include introductions to programming in C, databases, artificial intelligence and more. You will also begin taking courses in discrete mathematics which focuses on thinking logically and will help build your ground work for understanding the logic behind a computer.

The information in these introductory courses will follow you through your remaining college career. If you are interested in a little more information head over to our Curriculum section where you can see what classes are recommended your freshman year and read course descriptions too.