Bryn Mawr, a private college established in 1885, was the first women's college to offer a Ph.D. The college's founding goals were to give women the opportunity to do original research and to advance women intellectually. Bryn Mawr offers women Bachelor of Arts degrees and Master of Arts degrees, and in some cases allows students to earn a master's while still pursuing a bachelor's degree. The college also offers co-educational Ph.D. programs in Greek and Latin, classical and Near Eastern archaeology, history of art, clinical developmental psychology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. Predominant departments at the college are the School of Social Work and Social Research and the School of Arts and Sciences. Bryn Mawr also offers a post-baccalaureate premedical program that features fall, spring and summer courses.
Bryn Mawr College
101 North Merion Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-526-5000
brynmawr.edu
Carlow University, located in downtown Pittsburgh, offers undergraduate and graduate programs with majors in art, creative writing, English, history, liberal studies, philosophy, professional writing, professional writing in business, Spanish, theology, theater, and women's studies. According to its 2010 catalog, Carlow University, was "the first Catholic, women-centered, liberal arts university in Pennsylvania." The University, formerly known as Mount Mercy College, was first established in Carlow, Ireland, in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy. Carlow University's primary goal is to prepare women to service compassionately in their personal and professional lives. The university has a diverse population of students, with 20 percent being African-American.
Carlow University
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
800-333- 2275
carlow.edu
Cedar Crest College is located in downtown Allentown, just one hour from Philadelphia. The college offers women 48 undergraduate programs as well as three graduate programs in education, nursing and forensic science. The college also offers certificate programs, academic minors, Bachelor of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Science degrees in its continuing education programs that are taught primarily in the evening. Cedar Crest College was founded in 1867, and its historical affiliation is with the United Church of Christ. The campus is nestled among the trees of The William F. Curtis Arboretum.
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
800-360-1222
cedarcrest.edu