Wilkes University
Wilkes University is a Four or more years, Private not-for-profit, located in a Wilkes-Barre setting in Wilkes-Barre,PA They offer the following awards: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice, Doctor's Degree - Research/Scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
| Faculty And Graduate Assistants By Primary Function | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 551 | 270 |
| Instructional | 0 | 0 |
| Research and public service | 0 | - |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | - |
| Instructional | 173 | - |
| Research | 0 | - |
ROTC Services
Study Abroad Services
Weekend Evening College Services
Remedial Services
Academic Career Counseling Services
Employment Services for Students
Placement Services Completers
Library Services
Yellow Ribblon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 Gl Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Remedial Services
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Receiving Pell Grants
Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid
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Institution Programs
Evening and weekend programs. This program will help students interested in leadership theory. Topics covered in this specialization will include organizational diagnosis, organizational development and organizational change. more >
This program provides a foundation for doctoral study and continuing professional development, including study in nursing curriculum development, teaching methodologies and strategies, evaluation and role of the nurse educator, as well as clinical pr more >
Evening and weekend programs. This program educates students to work for international companies and exposes them to the global business experience, including cultural, economic and bureaucratic barriers to entry for new businesses. more >
The program teaches recent advancements in engineering to help graduates attain better placement within industry. Concentrate in semiconductor devices, nanotechnology or robotics. more >
Evening and weekend programs. The Wilkes University MBA with a concentration in finance will educate students on investment and portfolio management. more >
The MS in Educational Development and Strategies is designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers by combining effective practices with theory and research in a convenient, cost-effective manner. more >
The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) partnered with Wilkes University to develop a series of online advanced courses for school business officials as part of a newly created Certificate of Enhanced Qualifications (CEQ) pr more >
This program molds nurse leaders to assume management roles in various healthcare settings. more >
The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is a 30-credit, low-residency program with tracks in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting and creative nonfiction. more >
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree is the primary entry-level pharmacy practice degree in the United States, and Wilkes has had a national reputation for providing exemplary education for its students. The main focus of Pharm. D. more >
Evening and weekend programs. Course work and real-world learning provide analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills for success in a rapidly changing, diverse and global economy. The program practices intensive self-directed student advising. more >
Evening and weekend programs. This program will help students who would like to work in a human resources department for the public and private sector. Topics covered include organizational leadership, business law and compensation. more >
Core education courses are combined with courses in educational technology to prepare educators who can assume positions of leadership in their school or district in the area of technology. more >
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 35 semester-credit hours in chemistry. A year of physics and a working knowledge of calculus and differential equations are required. more >
Candidates must complete 18 hours of biology in courses numbered 400 or above. CHM 361 and 362 may be taken for credit toward the biology component with the prior approval of the chairperson of the Biology Department. more >
This program is designed for students who have a bachelorÆs degree in a field other than nursing and who would like to obtain an MS degree in nursing. more >
If you are a current or prospective teacher of mathematics who wishes to enhance your training in either educational methodology or in mathematics/computer science, this could be the perfect program for you. more >
The MS in Educational Leadership prepares candidates to work within the K-12 educational community by fostering professional knowledge and skills to meet needs of a changing future. more >
Clinical nurse specialists work in inpatient and emergency psychiatric services, outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric home care and substance abuse treatment. more >
The MS in Education Classroom Technology program is designed primarily for teaching professionals and is now available entirely online, on-campus at Wilkes, or at 18 off-campus sites located throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. more >
The Master of Science in Engineering Operations and Strategy (EOS) serves industry professionals preparing for technology leadership. more >
This program is designed for those who hold an early childhood, elementary or secondary teaching certificate and want to obtain a master's degree and certification in special education. more >
This program will help those with an undergraduate degree in a traditional mathematics transition to applied mathematics/computer science. more >
Secondary education teachers can deepen their knowledge of history and/or prepare to teach advanced courses. Students must be certified to teach history. more >
Evening and weekend programs. This program will help students interested in marketing. Topics covered include corporate, business and functional level of marketing. more >
Clinical nurse specialists in gerontology care for older adults in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, adult day health care facilities, home health agencies, nursing homes/skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities or p more >
Course work will include accounting theory and application taught through the use of text, computer applications, cases and practical experience. more >
Secondary education teachers can deepen their knowledge of English and/or prepare to teach advanced courses. Students must be certified to teach English. more >
The MS Education Major in Early Childhood Literacy is a job-embedded program fully applied in professional practice, allowing educators to be able to immediately incorporate techniques they learn in the graduate program into their classroom methodolo more >
This program is designed for experienced registered nurses ready to rise to the next level. Prepare for a career in advanced practice nursing with a concentration in nursing management, education, gerontology or psychiatric/mental health. more >
Prepare to lead a school district or institution of higher learning. The 60-credit Ed.D. program includes majors in higher education administration, kindergarten through 12th-grade administration, and educational technology leadership. more >
Evening and weekend programs. This program will educate students interested in the operational process. Students will learn how to assure efficiency in manufacturing and production by studying business models. more >
Evening and weekend programs. Students study philosophies and practices of entrepreneurs, including innovation, venturing and new product development. more >
The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is a 30-credit, low-residency program with tracks in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting and creative nonfiction. more >
The MS in Education Classroom Technology program is designed primarily for teaching professionals and is now available entirely online, on-campus, or at 18 off-campus sites located throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. more >
The Master of Science in Education: Major in 21st Century Teaching & Learning program is a 30-credit online graduate program that enables secondary educators in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and other subjects to transform the more >
The MS Education Major in Early Childhood Literacy is a job-embedded program fully applied in professional practice, allowing educators to be able to immediately incorporate techniques they learn in the graduate program into their classroom methodolo more >
Learning Sciences International and Wilkes University have joined together to offer online graduate credit professional development courses using LSI's unique eMBEDDED LEARNING model. more >