At Widener, you can stretch your education beyond major-specific courses. Customize your degree path by adding one of our 50+ minors, or take your learning further by pursuing an undergraduate certificate.
Study the transition from past to future through learning about the history of the world. Studying this minor provides you a flexible curriculum allowing any class that falls under the history requirements, to be taken, including both lower and upper level.
If teaching social studies speaks to you, considering seeking certification. This comprehensive certificate permits you to teach secondary social studies courses, including history, political science, economics, geography, and world cultures in secondary schools.
Obtain the ability to examine contemporary challenges in human resources and gain comprehensive exposure to the practice of sound human resource management. Credit hours vary based on whether you are studying a major in the School of Business Administration.
Learn more about the global nature of business. Businesses of all sizes and types are now competing in a global marketplace, and they expect their employees to be familiar with the global economy and competent in the areas of international finance, world-wide operations, and cultural diversity. This minor is only available for students studying a major in the School of Business Administration.
Learn about government, law, international business and finance, communications, and diplomacy while also learning the basics of a language of your choice.
Focus your learning on the Italian language while also getting to know about the culture. If you are interested in becoming fluent in another language while also getting to know the societies where the language is spoken as well, this minor is open for you.
A certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) will not only allow students to deepen their studies of cultures and societies but also enhance their knowledge of the global interconnectedness that Latin America and the Caribbean share. An LACS certificate is an asset for students who wish to pursue a range of career fields in governments and organizations with political, economic, cultural, environmental, or social interests.
This program provides specialty instruction if you are already holding 60 college credits. The program focuses on legal research and writing, the mechanics of the civil litigation process, and various specialized areas of practice such as probate, litigation, and business organizations.
Develop the knowledge and skills to understand, deal with, and manage people, processes, and projects. Skills in these areas are critical for job success and enable students to advance into management ranks in their chosen fields.
Gain exposure to a dynamic and diverse business field that impacts your daily life. This minor will give you the professional skills required in any marketing field and gives you a chance to pursue more opportunities. Credit hours vary based on whether you are studying a major in the School of Business Administration.
A mathematics minor is a great addition to any major with a math focused curriculum or any student with a passion for solving complex problems.
If you are majoring in mathematics, you can obtain secondary certification in mathematics by completing the secondary education track, while adhering to the instructions and requirements in the Center for Education section. You may seek certification in more than one field; however, this usually requires more than eight semesters. If you wish to become certified in more than one area, you should work closely with your faculty advisor when planning course schedules.
The minor in mechanical engineering is available to students in other engineering disciplines. The minor is designed to give students a broad understanding of the mechanical engineering fundamentals, as well as depth in one of the following areas: mechanical design, thermal sciences, or dynamics and vibrations.
Study your passion of rhythm and sound while focusing on a variety of musical topics from studying the history of past composers, performing for audiences, and expressing yourself through elaborate melodies.
Available to any non-science major, this major allows you to explore a field outside your own, while focusing in environmental science, but also exploring topics of biology and chemistry.
Geared toward those majoring in science related fields such as engineering, mathematics, computer science and chemistry, this minor will give you a stronger foundation in physics through many labs and a strong focus in understanding conceptual ideas.
As a physic student, you can obtain secondary certification in physics by completing the secondary education track, while following the instructions and requirements in the Center for Education section. You may seek certification in more than one field; however, this usually requires more than eight semesters. If who wish to become certified in more than one area, you should work closely with your faculty advisor in planning course schedules.
A flexible minor to engage your interest in learning how to legally solve confrontations and settle disputes. This minor provides you a strong foundation going into fields related to public service or professional writing in journalism.
Prepare for a career in business to business (B2B) sales positions. Learn and experience sales processes, examine sales force management and sales forecasting, and introduce the technology increasingly used by salespeople to support a customer-centric sales cycle.
Take communication beyond the classroom. In this four-course program, you'll learn techniques that target various audiences: consumers, administrators, practitioners, and researchers.
Current Widener students interested in pursuing a minor, certificate, or certification can speak with their academic advisor for personalized guidance.
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