Students in the Social Science Division study human society, individual relationships, and sociocultural behavior in a scholarly and scientific manner. Students explore human behavior from individual, societal and cultural perspectives, in the classroom and out.
With small class sizes, faculty are able to work closely with students. Students often work on research projects with faculty members outside of class, as well.
Students gain "real-world" experiences in many ways, practica and internships, service-learning classes, and senior projects.
Students learn concepts that will prepare them for a professional career in a variety of areas, but The Social Science division is an ideal fit for a student preferring to continue their education in law school or graduate school.
The goals of the Social Science Division of Widener University are threefold:
1. to give students the broad and varied educational experiences necessary for them to be informed and useful citizens in today’s complex and ever-changing world
2. to enable students to pursue major areas of study that will prepare them for professional careers after graduation;
3. and to provide students with the opportunity to relate their course work in a meaningful fashion to the real world through interactions with organizations and community agencies.
The Social Science Division offers majors and minors in Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Pre-Physical Therapy tracks are also available in Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology.