A&S 4+1 Masters Programs

STUDENT GUIDE

TO FAST TRACK

YOUR FUTURE ACCELERATED PATH TO A BACHELOR’S & MASTER’S

COMPLETE A BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S IN

FIVE YEARS

ACCELERATED. ADVANTAGE. The diverse array of majors offered by the College of Arts & Sciences means that students, like you, can choose from numerous career paths. That’s where your academic advisor comes in—they’ll partner with you to map out the route that’s right for you.

They’ll also help you get where you want to go quicker by connecting you to Widener’s 4+1 program. Complete a bachelor’s and master’s in five years—most Arts & Sciences majors roll into a one-year master’s program— instead of the typical six by taking graduate-level courses as early as your junior year. Along the way, you’ll save significant time and money.

Read on to locate the career(s) of interest to you and the complementary master’s programs that will fuel your growth and prepare you to land your dream job. Pair one of five master’s degrees with your major.

MASTER’S DEGREE OPTIONS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( MBA )

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ( MPA )

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ( MCJ )

ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION (MEd)

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP (MA)

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HUMANITIES

ADVANCED CAREER OPTIONS What can you do with an accelerated master’s degree?

The possibilities are endless. Let’s explore one of them.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( MBA ) Sarah wants creativity to be the cornerstone of her career. With an MBA, she mastered the business of art and discovered how to stand out in a competitive field.

Explore the list of humanities majors that roll into this accelerated master’s program at widener.edu/humanities

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SARAH’S CAREER ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA & PUBLISHING

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HUMANITIES

ADVANCED CAREER OPTIONS What can you do with an accelerated master’s degree?

The possibilities are endless. Let’s explore one of them.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP ( MA ) Louis envisioned someday leading a successful business.

This degree gave him the skills to hit the ground running.

Explore the list of humanities majors that roll into this accelerated master’s program at widener.edu/humanities

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LOUIS’S CAREER BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

ADVANCED CAREER OPTIONS What can you do with an accelerated master’s degree?

The possibilities are endless. Let’s explore one of them.

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ( MPA ) Gabbi strived to serve her community and the greater good. By earning an MPA, she gained the expertise to elevate her impact.

Explore the list of social sciences majors that roll into this accelerated master’s program at widener.edu/socialsciences

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GABBI’S CAREER GOVERNMENT & NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

ADVANCED CAREER OPTIONS What can you do with an accelerated master’s degree?

The possibilities are endless. Let’s explore one of them.

MASTER’S IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ( MCJ ) The analytical skills and insight into human behavior that Kenzie gained during undergrad seamlessly tied into her MCJ coursework, preparing her to make meaningful change.

Explore the list of social sciences majors that roll into this accelerated master’s program at widener.edu/socialsciences

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KENZIE’S CAREER LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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THE SCIENCES

ADVANCED CAREER OPTIONS What can you do with an accelerated master’s degree?

The possibilities are endless. Let’s explore one of them.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( MBA ) George channeled his love of tech into a data analytics MBA, where he learned to transform data into strategic decisions that drive business growth.

Explore the list of sciences majors that roll into this accelerated master’s program at widener.edu/sciences

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GEORGE’S CAREER BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE/ DATA SCIENCE

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RUNNING. START. Driven to pursue a career in medicine, health sciences, or law? Pairing your major with a pre-professional pathway will give you a leg up, preparing you to excel in graduate study and beyond.

PICK YOUR PROGRAM. PRE-DENTAL

PRE-PHARMACY

PRE-LAW

PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY

PRE-MEDICAL

PRE-VETERINARY

PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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PREP FOR SUCCESS. Unlock preferred admission to Widener’s doctoral programs in physical and occupational therapy and our two law schools.

Depending on your program, you can also choose to begin taking graduate-level classes as early as your junior year, saving time and money— and allowing you to start your career sooner.

Practice your profession. Leverage shadow opportunities or internships to learn from the pros and experience your future field in action.

Receive expert guidance. From mock interviews and grad school application review with career advisors to chats with accomplished alumni, you’ll surround yourself with mentors who know what it takes to succeed.

CHART YOUR PATH

CONNECT WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO DISCUSS NEXT STEPS OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS 610-499-4282 | gcs@widener.edu COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES 610-499-4336 | artsandsciences@widener.edu

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