West Chester University of Pennsylvania's College of Education and Social Work offers comprehensive programs focused on preparing future educators and related professionals. The college emphasizes a student-centered approach with significant field experience integrated throughout the curriculum. Featuring experienced faculty and incorporating technology, the programs are built upon a strong commitment to social justice and equity. Offerings include undergraduate degrees in areas like early and middle grades, special education, and health and physical education, alongside graduate programs such as the M.Ed. and Ed.D. The college's education programs are accredited by NCATE/CAEP, ensuring quality and rigor. Graduates are prepared to apply evidence-based practices and make a positive impact in diverse educational settings and communities.
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West Chester University (also known as West Chester, WCU, or WCUPA, and officially as West Chester University of Pennsylvania) is a public research university in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity". With 17,719 undergraduate and graduate students as of 2019, WCU is the largest of the 10 state-owned universities belonging to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the sixth largest university in Pennsylvania. It also maintains a Center City Philadelphia satellite campus on Market Street.
