Worcester State University

Mission Worcester State a public metropolitan institution of higher learning located in a culturally vibrant region of the Commonwealth affirms the principles of liberal learning as the foundation for all advanced programs of study. Worcester State offers programs in the traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines while aintaining its historical focus on teacher education. It has expanded its offerings with rofessional degree programs in biomedical sciences business and the health professions. Through its curricula Worcester State addresses the intellectual and career needs of the increasingly diverse citizenry of central Massachusetts. Worcester State is dedicated to offering high quality affordable undergraduate and graduate academic programs and to promoting the lifelong intellectual growth global awareness and career opportunities of its students. To this end Worcester State values teaching excellence rooted in scholarship and community service; cooperates with the business social and cultural resources of Worcester County; collaborates with other institutions of higher learning in the region; and develops new programs responsive to emerging community needs.