At Worcester State College, students can select from 25 undergraduate programs including but not limited to art, chemistry, computer science, English, French, geography, occupational therapy, sociology and urban studies. They also have a plethora of athletic activities available. Women can choose from basketball, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, indoor track, lacrosse, outdoor track, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball, and men have the option of baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, indoor track, soccer and outdoor track. For students who are not interested in athletic teams, music programs, theater productions, clubs and organizations are available.
Worcester Stage College
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
508-929-8000
worcester.edu
For students seeking a two-year associate degree, Quinsigamond offers over 70 associate degree programs in the fields of liberal arts, human services, business, technology and more. The school is very popular in the area, and the enrollment figures are at 13,000 full- and part-time students. Students can visit the Athletic Center to join in on one of the class offerings, including hoop dance, boot camp, circuit training, fit trek, indoor cycling, martial arts, yoga, Pilates and zumba. Prospective students can arrange a tour of the campus to see classrooms, administration buildings, the Harrington Learning Center and the Alden Library.
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston St.
Worcester, MA 01606
508-853-2300
qcc.edu
Students interested in any field of medicine can pursue a undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Undergrads have the option of programs such as cancer biology, emergency medicine, pathology, pediatrics, radiology, surgery and much more. Graduate students can further their education in a variety of fields including biochemistry, cell dynamics, immunology and virology and neuroscience amongst others. Major parts of the school's mission involve "building a diverse workforce," "enhancing health and science education," "enriching lives" and "ensuring community health." Their Lamar Soutter Library has a vast assortment of both hard copy and Internet resources for students pursuing any type of medical research.
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
508-856-8989
umassmed.edu