Home > Academics > Programs of Study > Graduate Programs > Education  

Education

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of students of all ages? Would you like to receive your graduate education degree from a university that offers cutting-edge programs at the certification, master’s, and doctoral levels? Does a program with strong ties to the leading school districts, colleges, and universities in the region appeal to you?

If yes, one of Widener’s graduate education programs may be the key to your career goals.
 
Many of the tri-state area’s leading educators earned their graduate degrees at Widener. The diverse program appeals to college and university administrators interested in moving into a leadership track, and teachers who want to take their careers to the next level. The school also houses the country’s preeminent human sexuality program, educating sex educators, counselors, and therapists.
Why study education at the graduate level at Widener University?
  •  Individualized attention and a vested interest in your success characterize the graduate experience at Widener. Our faculty possesses a wealth of teaching, supervisory, research, and other educational experiences that pertain to all age groups. We constantly strive to help students compete in a career field that is in a constant state of change.
  • In the classroom you will find among our student body and faculty diversity in age, ethnicity, years of experience, and work history and specialization. Our school placement options also provide opportunities to serve diverse constituent groups.
  • All of our programs are flexible and include part-time and full-time options.
  • In addition to our certificationmaster’s and doctoral level programs, many opportunities exist for joint degrees with the doctor of clinical psychology (PsyD) program and the master’s of social work (MSW) program.

The choice is yours.

Widener's education programs are among the most progressive in the nation and meet the rigorous standards set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In addition, all of our graduate school education programs are nationally accredited by the gold standard in their respective fields.

If you are looking to take your education career to the next level, we have the program for you.

Student Spotlight


                      Photo Of Kristen Swanson
Widener Spotlight

Kristen Swanson
Educational Leadership, EdD

Contact Information


Roberta D. Nolan, EdD

Director
Graduate Enrollment Management
Muller Hall

Office of Graduate Enrollment Management
Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
610-499-4129
gradprograms@widener.edu