Stephen Thorpe
Director of Institutional Research & Effectivess
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President's Office, Old Main
- (610) 499-4117
- swthorpe@widener.edu
Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Widener University is accredited university-wide by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
3624 Market Street
2nd Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(267) 284-5000
msche.org
Specialized Accreditations by School
College of Arts & Sciences
School of Business Administration
School of Engineering
School of Human Service Professions
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE)
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
School of Nursing
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Widener's undergraduate biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The robotics engineering program will seek accreditation at the earliest opportunity under the policies of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
For program goals and objectives, please view the specific undergraduate engineering program page.
415 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
abet.org
Undergraduate Engineering Enrollment Information
| Accredited Undergraduate Programs | 2019 | 2018/19 |
| Biomedical engineering | 60 | 23 |
| Chemical engineering | 57 | 18 |
| Civil engineering | 100 | 27 |
| Electrical engineering | 44 | 13 |
| Mechanical engineering | 162 | 49 |
| Robotics engineering | 59 | (new program) |
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE)
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 202814-3449
301-652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org
The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
ACOTE Accreditation Timeline
| Letter of intent received | September 25, 2017 |
| Candidacy application due | August 15, 2018 |
| ACOTE candidacy decision | December 2018 |
| Students may be notified of acceptance into program | December 2018 |
| First class starts | June 2019 |
| Initial report of self-study due | November 2, 2020 |
| ACOTE pre-accreditation decision | April 2021 |
| First class begins Level II Fieldwork | June 2021 |
| Initial on-site evaluation | September-November 2021 |
| ACOTE accreditation decision | December 2021 |
| First class begins doctoral-level experiential component | January 2022 |
| First class graduates | May 2022 |
American Bar Association (ABA)
Both of our law schools, Delaware Law School and Widener Law Commonwealth, are accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
1050 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 662-1000
americanbar.org
American Chemical Society (ACS)
The Chemistry Department in the College of Arts & Sciences is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), who regularly review the program to ensure its curriculum and resources enable students to receive a high-quality education.
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
1800-333-9511
www.acs.org
American Psychological Association (APA)
The Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University is a doctor of psychology (PsyD) program that is accredited by the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.
- PsyD Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data
- Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-5979
apa.org
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Widener's School of Business Administration holds accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting body for business education. Only five percent of business schools worldwide hold this accreditation.
For program goals and objectives, please view the School of Business' specific program page.
777 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 769-6500
aacsb.edu
*AACSB accreditation does not apply to the School of Business Administration's Tourism and Hospitality Management program.
Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
The Widener University MBA in healthcare management received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Management Education, or CAHME, in 1982 and continues to receive this prestigious accreditation. The program is also accredited by AACSB.
PO Box 911
Spring House, PA 19477
www.cahme.org
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Widener's Institute for Physical Therapy Education is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-706-3245
email: accreditation@apta.org
www.capteonline.org
We are accredited to offer the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree as the entry-level preparation for physical therapy practice. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (610) 499-1277 or email physicaltherapy@widener.edu.
In compliance with accreditation requirements, the Institute for Physical Therapy Education makes available the following outcome data regarding our entry-level DPT program. The outcome data for each benchmark is an average of two years of data as calculated by the standards for and reported in the most recent Annual Accreditation Report (AAR) submitted December 2019. The next AAR is due in December 2020.
- Graduation Rate Class of 2018: 91.8%
- Graduation Rate Class of 2019: 82.6%
- First Time Pass Rate Class of 2019: 97.5%
- Ultimate National Physical Therapy Exam Pass Rate Class of 2019: 100%
- Employment Rate Class of 2019: 100%
- Average prerequisite GPA of accepted students (2019): 3.55
The institute had its last on-site visit in September 2015 and was granted a full 10 year re-accreditation with the next visit scheduled in 2025.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing / master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Widener University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202 887-6791
www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
Compliance Certification Board (CCB)
Delaware Law School has the distinction of being accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). The CCB accredits universities that meet required standards for compliance education.
6500 Barrie Road, Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55435
1-888-580-8373
www.compliancecertification.org
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Widener's Center for Education is proud of its 2016 year NCATE accreditation history and is prepared to meet the renewed rigor and relevance of excellence by seeking accreditation based on the CAEP Standards in 2023. CAEP accreditation eligible EPPs take steps to maintain gapless national accreditation for educator preparation.
More about CAEP's standards and annual impact and outcome measures.
1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-0077
ncate.org
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Widener's Center for Social Work Education is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes.
You can find mission, goals, and student learning outcomes on the specific social work program pages.
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
703-638-8080
https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/
Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Delaware Law’s CLE programs help practicing attorneys remain current within a dynamic and ever-changing profession. Led by our nationally recognized faculty—as well as active judges, prosecutors, and partners in major firms—our programs are certified by the Delaware Commission on Legal Education and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
405 North King Street, Suite 420
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-651-3941
https://courts.delaware.gov/cle/
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Child Development Center has a four-star rating through the PA Keystone Stars and is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
- Offers unique day care, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten programs
- Provides engaging early learning opportunities for children ages 2 years and 7 months to 5 years old.
- Families can enroll children for the academic school year (September through June) and summer camp programs (June through August).
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
The Child Development Center has a four-star rating through the PA Keystone Stars and is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
- Offers unique day care, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten programs
- Provides engaging early learning opportunities for children ages 2 years and 7 months to 5 years old.
- Families can enroll children for the academic school year (September through June) and summer camp programs (June through August).
In compliance with federal law, Widener University will provide, upon request, copies of documents pertinent to the university’s accreditations, approvals, or licensing by external agencies or governmental bodies. To obtain such copies, please contact: Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013; tel. 610-499-4156.