College of Health and Human Services (Postgrad)

1. Social Work Full Time, MSW
2. Social Work, PhD*

The College of Health & Human Services offers a wide range of degree programs that lead to rewarding careers aimed at empowering others. And we do so from an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective; our students gain knowledge in their specific fields of study while also learning to collaborate with students and professionals in other fields, enabling them to provide more holistic, improved care for individuals, families, and communities.

Location Matters

Here at Widener, we have the best of both worlds – a beautiful campus and easy access to one of the nation’s most exciting cities. We’re just minutes from Philadelphia, where you can explore all that a major city has to offer, plus some things uniquely Philly.

Prepare to Lead in Your Field

Industry-specific leadership development means you’ll be fluent in the terminology, trends, and technology of your field before you even enter it. You’ll have the skills and intangibles to get the interview, land the job, and quickly advance in your career—to greater responsibility and higher compensation.

Faculty Who Invest in Your Success

Respected researchers and leaders in their fields, our professors make an extraordinary investment in their students’ success—providing individualized mentorship and continual feedback, coordinating with other faculty to maximize your development, and sharing career guidance informed by their industry experience.

• #227 in National Universities U.S. News & World Report, 2024
• #138 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs U.S. News & World Report, 2024
• Widener University has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
• The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great College to Work For” 2023

• Housing: $16,180