Worcester State College is a public, state-funded college that provides baccalaureate and master s degree programs in the field of arts and sciences. It offers graduate programs in the areas of biotechnology, community health nursing, health care administration, early childhood education, management and accounting. The college also offers undergraduate programs in business administration, English, economics, math, history, political science, urban studies and health sciences. It organizes a variety of events and activities that include welcome week, senior capping, family weekend, winter week, commuter appreciation week and a multicultural festival. Established in 1874, Worcester State College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is located in Worcester, Mass.