2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

Welcome to the Graduate Catalog.  This catalog contains comprehensive information about Widener University’s programs for students obtaining certificates, masters and doctoral degrees. This catalog includes every graduate academic program and the requirements for earning a degree. Each program lists requirements, curriculum sequences and general information about each program.  Brief descriptions of all courses are listed by department, as well as programs of study for each program currently offered, including specializations, concentrations and dual degrees.

This catalog is for students who were admitted for the academic year 2020-2021.  Students who were admitted to University programs PRIOR to this academic year can find the archived catalog for their year of admission at https://www.widener.edu/academics/academic-catalogs.

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