About
Worcester State University at a Glance
Worcester State University is a
liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic
excellence. Our students receive a variety of
multi-disciplinary opportunities enabling them to explore their academic
interests and prepare for their careers. Our students:
- Conduct innovative research and develop creative ideas with
acclaimed faculty
- Engage in service
learning and internships in the
community
- Pursue study away opportunities in the U.S. and abroad
We prepare our students to take
on real-world challenges with portfolios that include critical thinking,
teamwork, problem solving, communication, technology and global awareness
skills. They are ready to succeed.
Worcester State University offers 60 undergraduate majors and minors, 29 master’s degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates, and graduate programs, and real-time access to online, noncredit professional training. Our accreditation
by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), formerly the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), demonstrates that
our liberal arts and sciences curriculum meets or exceeds its criteria for
assessment of quality.