Graduate School Overview

Established in 1874, Worcester State College (the College) is a public, four-year, metropolitan academic institution serving the needs of over 1,000 graduate students with an emphasis on business, teaching, allied health fields and biotechnology programs. The College offers master`s programs in business, education, health science, humanities, natural sciences, nursing, and social sciences along with certificates in business, education, and medicine. Located in New England's second largest city amid the fastest growing metropolitan region in Massachusetts, the College affirms the general mission of the state's public higher education system.

Highlights

Master`s degrees in a broad range of disciplines inclusive of business, education, health science, humanities, natural sciences, nursing, and social sciences  Certificate programs in pre-medical and pre-dental  Post-graduate teacher licensure programs for middle/secondary, moderate special needs and educational leadership

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Ranking and Reputation

The College was named the "Best College in Worcester County" in Worcester Magazine's Readers Poll four out of the past six years  The Princeton Review designated the College a 2007 "America's Best Value College" and a "Best Northeastern College" in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Education Not Available       Health Sciences Not Available       Humanities Not Available       Natural Sciences Not Available       Nursing Not Available       Social Sciences Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 2.8  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 2,500	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency     Proficiency Assessed Upon Arrival/Test     Scores Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 2,500 Other Support  Counseling and Buddy Programs  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Bursary Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs

Buildings and Resources

The College is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England’s second largest city, and is home to a thriving community of 172,000 residents. Health care and biotechnology are the major industries in Worcester and the principle employers include the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center and Medical School, Fallon Healthcare System and BASF, which conducts cancer research. The 58 acres campus is located just 40 miles west of Boston, the campus is easily accessible by car, bus or train from anywhere in the State. The newest addition to the campus is a 500 space parking garage and a resurfaced football field.

Grad Student Organizations

Student activities include 40 clubs and organizations, inclusive of Campus Ambassadors (Christian), International Student Union, Newman Association, Pep Club, Ski Club, Student Television Organization (WSTS TV-11), The Student Voice (weekly college newspaper), Third World Alliance, WSCW Radio, and The Yearbook. There are also 19 intercollegiate sports programs, and a wide variety of music and theater offerings. Annual campus events include Welcome Week, Family/Homecoming Weekend, Senior Capping, Winter Week, Commuter appreciation Week, Spring Week, and Multicultural Festival.