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ACCEPTANCE RATE

71.90%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$25,375

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Clinical Psychology Program

The clinical psychology program at Widener University – Main Campus prepares students for psychology careers in hospitals, private practice, or academic settings. The program focuses on analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Program courses include: clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer clinical psychology program.

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Widener University – Main Campus

Also known as Westmoreland College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA

Widener University - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution located in Chester, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Widener University - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.

Areas of study offered at Widener University - Main Campus include but are not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Education

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 900 - 1110 on the SAT exam. Widener University - Main Campus accepts roughly 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 22% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $38,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,800 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Widener University - Main Campus offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about Widener University - Main Campus can visit their website at www.widener.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Widener University – Main Campus has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Master's Degree34
Doctorate Degree25

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male8
Female51

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Black1
Hispanic2
White46
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien2
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Clinical Psychology program at Widener University – Main Campus, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Clinical Psychologists

Description

Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clinical psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Pittsburgh, PA
    • Total Employment: 710
    • Average Hourly Rate: $29.17
    • Average Annual Salary: $60670

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Widener University – Main Campus accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Widener University – Main Campus may provide student services like:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Westmoreland College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Track and Field (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball