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Contact for more information

Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Main telephone 509.963.1111
Website http://www.cwu.edu (external link)
Virtual campus tour http://www.cwu.edu/tour/ (external link)
Request more information https://cwu.askadmissions.net/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=inquiry (external link)
Other sites CWU-Des Moines
Co-Located at Highline Community College
Higher Education Center, Building 29
2400 South 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
206.439.3800
cwu_desmoines@cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/des-moines/ (external link)

CWU-Lynnwood
Co-located at Edmonds Community College
Snoqualmie Hall
20000 - 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425.640.1574
cwu_lynnwood@cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/lynnwood/ (external link)

CWU-Pierce County
Co-located at Pierce College, Ft. Steilacoom
Olympic Bldg, 3rd Floor, #330
9401 Farwest Drive
Lakewood, WA 98498
253.964.6636
cwu_piercecounty@cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/pierce-county/ (external link)

CWU-Moses Lake
Co-located at Big Bend Community College
Grant County Advanced Technologies Education Center
7662 Chanute Street NE, Room 1843
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509.963.3658 or 509.793.2355
cwu_moseslake@cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/moses-lake/ (external link)

CWU-Wenatchee
Co-located at Wenatchee Valley College
CWU-Wenatchee Higher Education Center
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509.665.2600 or 509.963.3950
cwu_wenatchee@cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/wenatchee/ (external link)

CWU-Yakima
Co-located at Yakima Valley Community College
Deccio Higher Education Center
1000 South 12th Avenue, Room 107
Yakima, WA 98907
509.574.6894 or 509.963.3700
cwu_yakima@cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/yakima/ (external link)

General Information (external link)

General information

Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1891
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot Wildcats

School setting

Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 17,408
Distance from campus to city center .4 miles
Public transportation to campus Central Transit; this transportation service is free. Currently, Central Transit offers 25 stops throughout the Ellensburg and CWU campus areas. Each stop is located within walking distance to the most popular areas throughout the city.
Student parking on campus There are approximately 2,700 general parking places. The parking permit costs $193 for an academic year.
Campus size 380 acres
County Kittitas

School visits

Visitor information website http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/visit-us (external link)
School visit availability Visitation office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tours are offered Monday - Friday (except holidays) at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. by appointment only. For more information, call 509.963.1262.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men 1,144
Number of full time, freshmen women 1,100
Total number of full time freshmen 2,244
Number of part time, freshmen men 17
Number of part time, freshmen women 13
Total number of part time freshmen 30
Total number of freshmen men 1,161
Total number of freshmen women 1,113
Total number of freshmen 2,274
Number of full time, undergraduate men 4,903
Number of full time, undergraduate women 5,198
Total number of full time undergraduates 10,101
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,920
Number of part time, undergraduate women 2,406
Total number of part time undergraduates 4,326
Total number of undergraduate males 6,823
Total number of undergraduate females 7,604
Total number of undergraduate students 14,427
Total enrollment 14,427

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 4%
Black 4%
Hispanic 15%
Multiracial 7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Less than 1%
White 50%
Race/ethnicity unknown 12%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state 8%

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US 2%

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older 20%

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)

In-state tuition $6,315
Out-of-state tuition $21,999
Fees $1,947
Books and supplies $1,002
Room and board (live on campus)* $11,115
Board and transportation (live with parents) $5,017
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website http://www.cwu.edu/registrar/tuition (external link)
Main campus tuition cited here is estimated cost of attendance excluding S&A and other mandatory fees. Estimated tuition and fees at CWU Undergraduate Centers and online are $6,318 and $849 annually for residents.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major
Campus/location
Class load (number of credits taken)
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

Children of alumni
School employees and their children
Senior citizens

Financial Aid (external link)

Contact for counseling or more information

Adrian Naranjo
Director of Student Financial Services
509.963.1611
Financial aid office website http://www.cwu.edu/financial-aid/ (external link)
Scholarship list website http://www.cwu.edu/scholarships/ (external link)

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Institution's own scholarship application
Application deadline (for fall term) February 1

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2017-2018 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $10,448
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 60%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,992
Scholarship or grant $3,383
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $10,533
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 57%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $3,714
Scholarship or grant $3,640
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid 2,050
Number of freshmen who received aid 1,597
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 7,667
Number of undergraduates who received aid 6,427

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 72%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $22,900

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Federal TEACH Grant
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics
School-sponsored scholarships in art
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Other
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Kathy Gaer-Carlton
Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management
509.963.1211
Admissions office website https://www.cwu.edu/programs/welcome-cwu-admissions (external link)
Electronic application website https://www.cwu.edu/admissions/apply?ref=1 (external link)

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Douglas Honors College
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants 5,321
Number of male applicants accepted 3,370
Number of male applicants who enrolled 1,161
Number of female applicants 6,999
Number of female applicants accepted 4,562
Number of female applicants who enrolled 1,113
Total number of applicants 12,320
Total number of applicants accepted 7,932
Total number of applicants who enrolled 2,274

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/your-future-waiting-apply-now?ref=1 (external link)
Application fee $50
Submit these items:
High school GPA 2.0, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement Required for some students

Exams

Required exams SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Important
Application essay Important
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Considered
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Considered
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered

Other admissions information

The university offers a dual admission program which allows qualified students who enroll at any community college in the state to be conditionally admitted at CWU to attain a bachelor's degree. See http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/dual-admission-program (external link) for more information.

Transfer student admissions

Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject
Military service

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400 4%
400 - 499 34%
500 - 599 49%
600 - 699 12%
700 - 800 1%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 521
SAT math
Under 400 3%
400 - 499 35%
500 - 599 44%
600 - 699 16%
700 - 800 1%
Average SAT math score 525
ACT score
12 - 17 43%
18 - 23 37%
24 - 29 18%
30 - 36 2%
Average ACT score 19

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.06

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 69%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 30%
Between four and five years 18%
Between five and six years 4%

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma
Bachelor's
Master's
Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website https://www.cwu.edu/registrar/catalogs (external link)
Academic index website http://www.cwu.edu/programs/degrees-and-programs (external link)

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 678
Student faculty ratio 18.37:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 180 credits
All students must meet:
Computer course requirements
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Summer school

Optional academic programs

Double major
Freshman honors college
Graduate courses open to undergraduates
Honors program
Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program All Washington State community colleges
Study abroad available

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC
Air Force ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement
Cooperative education
Independent study
International Baccalaureate
Internships

Computing

Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms
Computer network can be accessed from off campus
Discount computer purchase plan available
Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name James E. Brooks Library

Sports (external link)

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport Men Women Men Women
Archery Club Club
Badminton Yes Yes
Baseball Div 2 $
Basketball Div 2 $ Div 2 $ Yes Yes
Billiards Yes Yes
Bowling Club Club
Cheerleading Div 2 Div 2
Climbing Club Club
Cross-country running Div 2 $ Div 2 $
Cycling Club Club
Dance Club
Equestrian sports Club Club
Fencing Club Club
Flag football Yes Yes
Football Div 2 $
Golf Club
Ice hockey Club Club
Indoor soccer Yes Yes
Lacrosse Club Club
Martial arts Club Club
Rock climbing Club Club Yes Yes
Rodeo Club Club
Rugby Yes $ Yes $
Skiing (cross-country) Yes Yes
Soccer Club Div 2 $ Yes Yes
Softball Div 2 $ Yes Yes
Swimming Club Club
Table tennis Yes Yes
Tennis Club Club Yes Yes
Track and field Div 2 $ Div 2 $
Ultimate Frisbee Club Club
Volleyball Div 2 $ Yes Yes
Water polo Club Club
Wrestling Club Club
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Sports website URL http://www.wildcatsports.com/ (external link)

Student Life (external link)

Student activities

Choral groups
Drama or theater groups
Marching band
Newspaper
Orchestra
Radio station
Student government
TV station

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 120
Largest clubs and organizations on campus SISTERS, Brother 2 Brother, Cosplay, Alpha Kappa Si, Society of Human Resource Management
Student clubs and associations website http://www.cwu.edu/sciences/student-clubs-and-organizations (external link)

Housing (external link)

Contact for more information

University Housing & New Student Programs
509.963.1831
Housing office website http://www.cwu.edu/housing/ (external link)

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus 31%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Freshman
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter
Application deposit $100

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic
Low-cost health insurance
Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Wendy Holden
Director of Disability Services
509.963.2214
Disabilities services website http://www.cwu.edu/disability-support/ (external link)
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Housing
Interpreters for the deaf
Learning aids
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Services for women and families

Early Childhood Learning Center and Rainbow Center
509.963.1744
Child daycare available on campus Yes

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Vicki Sannuto
Director
509.963.1921
Career services website http://www.cwu.edu/career (external link)

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring
Career counseling
Career interest testing
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
Job interviews
On campus recruitment by employers
Résumé preparation assistance
Peer advising, cooperative education assistance, services to alumni, mock interviews

Graduate Study (external link)

Contact for more information

Justine Eason
Communication Consultant III
Graduate school website http://www.cwu.edu/masters/ (external link)

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men 6,823
Number of undergraduate women 7,604
Total number of undergraduate students 14,427
Total enrollment 14,427

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)

In-state tuition* $9,582
Out-of-state tuition* $23,526
Fees $1,947
Books and supplies $1,002
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition cited here is estimated cost excluding mandatory fees.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements See http://www.cwu.edu/masters/future-cwu-graduate-students#App (external link) for more information.
Application fee $75

Educational programs (external link)

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Accounting
    • Accounting [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Actuarial Science
    • Actuarial Science [Bachelor of Science]
  • Agricultural Business and Management
    • Craft Brewing [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Anthropology
    • Anthropology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science]
    • Forensics [Certificate]
  • Apparel and Textiles
    • Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising [Bachelor of Science]
  • Applied Mathematics
    • Applied Mathematics [Bachelor of Science]
  • Archeology
    • Anthropology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science]
    • Cultural and Environmental Resource Management [Master of Science]
  • Art and Fine Arts, General
    • Art [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Art--Studio Art [Bachelor's, Master's]
  • Asian Studies
    • Asian Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Athletic Training
    • Exercise Science [Bachelor of Science]
  • Aviation Operations and Services
    • Aviation--Aviation Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Biochemistry
    • Chemistry--Biochemistry [Bachelor of Science]
  • Biological Sciences, General
    • Biology--Ecology and Evolutionary Biology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Biology--General [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
    • Biology--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Craft Brewing [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
    • Biology--Biomedical Science [Bachelor of Science]
  • Biophysics
    • Physics--Biophysics Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Broadcast Journalism
    • Digital Journalism--Broadcast Journalism Specialization [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Radio Broadcast [Certificate]
  • Business Management and Administration
    • Business Administration [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Personal Financial Planning [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization Leadership and Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Administrative Management [Certificate, Bachelor's, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology and Administrative Management [Master of Science]
    • Sport Business [Certificate]
  • Business, General
    • Latin American Business Certificate [Certificate]
  • Buying and Merchandising
    • Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising [Bachelor of Science]
  • Cell Biology
    • Biology--Molecular and Cell Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Chemistry
    • Chemistry [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
    • Chemistry--Biochemistry [Bachelor of Science]
    • Chemistry--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Chemistry [Bachelor of Science]
  • Child Development
    • Child Development Certificate [Certificate]
    • Family and Consumer Sciences--Family and Child Life [Bachelor's, Master of Science]
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
    • Film and Video Studies--Production [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
    • Art--Studio Art [Bachelor's, Master's]
  • Commercial Pilot and Flight Crew Training
    • Aviation--Flight Officer Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Aviation--Professional Pilot Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Communication and Speech Studies
    • Communication Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Comparative Literature
    • English--Literature [Master of Arts]
  • Computer Science
    • Computational Science [Master of Science]
    • Computer Science [Bachelor of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Certificate [Certificate]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Modern IT Applications [Certificate]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers [Certificate, Master of Science]
  • Computer Systems Networking and Administration
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Cybersecurity [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Innovation through IT [Certificate]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Network Administration and Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Conservation Biology
    • Biology--Ecology and Evolutionary Biology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Construction Management
    • Construction Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Corrections
    • Law and Justice [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science]
  • Creative Writing
    • English--Professional and Creative Writing [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
  • Criminal Justice
    • Law and Justice [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science]
  • Criminology
    • Law and Justice [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science]
  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Master Teacher [Master's]
  • Cyber-computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Cybersecurity [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Certificate [Certificate]
  • Database Administration
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Web and Database Administration and Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Dietetics
    • Food Science and Nutrition--Dietetics Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Food Science and Nutrition--Foods & Nutrition Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Nutrition [Master of Science]
  • Digital Communication and Media
    • Digital Journalism--Broadcast Journalism Specialization [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Digital Journalism--Writing & Reporting Specialization [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Directing, Theater Production, and Theater Arts
    • Theatre Arts--Design and Production [Bachelor's]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Studies [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
    • Theatre Production [Master of Arts]
  • Distance Learning
    • Administrator Professional Certification (Pro-Cert) [Other Advanced Degree]
    • Athletic Administration [Master of Science]
    • Aviation--Aviation Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • EMS Paramedicine [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • English--Professional and Creative Writing [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
    • Family & Consumer Sciences Education [Master of Science]
    • Global Literacy Development Certificate [Certificate]
    • Health and Physical Education [Master of Science]
    • Higher Education [Master's]
    • Individual Studies [Bachelor's, Master's, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Administrative Management [Certificate, Bachelor's, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Cybersecurity [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Information Technology [Bachelor's, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Retail Management & Technology [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Information Technology and Administrative Management [Master of Science]
    • Interdisciplinary Studies--Social Sciences [Bachelor of Science]
    • Law and Justice [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science]
    • Library Media--All Levels [Teaching Endorsement]
    • Literacy [Master's]
    • Master Teacher [Master's]
    • Non-profit Organization Management [Certificate]
    • Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Residency Program Administrator--Instructional Leadership [Master's, Other Advanced Degree]
    • School Administration [Master's]
    • Social Services [Bachelor of Science]
    • Sociology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science]
    • Special Education [Master's]
  • Dramatic Arts
    • Theatre Arts--Design and Production [Bachelor's]
    • Theatre Arts--Performance [Bachelor's]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Education (K-12) [Bachelor's]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Studies [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Early Childhood Education, P-3 [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Special Education (P-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
  • East Asian Studies
    • Asian Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Ecology
    • Biology--Ecology and Evolutionary Biology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Economics
    • Economics--Economic and Business Forecasting [Bachelor of Science]
    • Economics--General Economics [Bachelor of Science]
    • Economics--Managerial Economics [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Policy Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Education Administration
    • Administrator Professional Certification (Pro-Cert) [Other Advanced Degree]
    • Residency Principal/Program Administrator Certification [Other Advanced Degree]
    • Residency Program Administrator--Instructional Leadership [Master's, Other Advanced Degree]
    • Residency Program Administrator--Special Education [Master's, Other Advanced Degree]
    • School Administration [Master's]
  • Education, General
    • Global Literacy Development Certificate [Certificate]
    • Instructional Foundations [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Literacy [Master's]
    • Music Education [Master's]
    • Professional Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
    • Electronics Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
    • Electronics Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Elementary Education [Bachelor's, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Geology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Health and Physical Education [Master of Science]
    • Library Media--All Levels [Teaching Endorsement]
    • Literacy [Master's]
    • Master Teacher [Master's]
    • Music Education--Broad Area Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Choral Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Instrumental Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Physical Education and School Health--Health & Fitness Endorsement [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Professional Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Special Education (P-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Education (K-12) [Bachelor's]
  • Emergency Medical Care
    • EMS Paramedicine [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Energy Management and Systems Technology
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Business Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Policy Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Power Systems Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Engineering, General
    • Dual-degree Physics/Engineering [Bachelor of Science]
  • English Composition and Writing
    • English--Professional and Creative Writing [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
    • Professional Writing Certificate [Certificate]
  • English Language and Literature
    • English and Language Arts Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • English Language and Literature [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Business Administration--Specialization Leadership and Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Craft Brewing [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Latin American Business Certificate [Certificate]
  • Environmental Biology
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Biology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Geological Sciences [Bachelor of Science]
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Chemistry [Bachelor of Science]
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Geography [Bachelor of Science]
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Geology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Policy [Bachelor of Science]
  • Environmental Studies
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Biology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Evolutionary Biology
    • Biology--Ecology and Evolutionary Biology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Exercise Physiology
    • Clinical Physiology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Exercise Science [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrative Human Physiology [Master of Science]
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiotherapy
    • Clinical Physiology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Exercise Science [Bachelor of Science]
  • Family and Consumer Sciences, General
    • Family & Consumer Sciences Education [Master of Science]
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Career & Technical Education Teaching Major [Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Family and Consumer Sciences General [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Family Resource Management
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Personal Financial Planning [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Family Studies and Human Development
    • Family and Consumer Sciences General [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Family and Consumer Sciences--Family and Child Life [Bachelor's, Master of Science]
  • Fashion Merchandising
    • Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising [Bachelor of Science]
  • Film Studies
    • Film and Video Studies--Cinema Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Finance
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Finance [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Personal Financial Planning [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Fisheries Sciences and Management
    • Cultural and Environmental Resource Management [Master of Science]
  • Fitness Instructing
    • Physical Education and School Health--Health & Fitness Endorsement [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Food Science
    • Craft Brewing [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Food Science and Nutrition--Dietetics Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Food Science and Nutrition--Foods & Nutrition Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Food Services
    • Professional Sommelier Certificate Program [Certificate]
  • Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    • Food Science and Nutrition--Foods & Nutrition Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Nutrition [Master of Science]
  • Forensic Science
    • Forensics [Certificate]
  • French Language and Literature
    • French [Bachelor of Arts]
    • French--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Gender Studies
    • Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • General Studies
    • Honors Program [No Standard Degree]
  • Geography
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Geography [Bachelor of Science]
    • Geography [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Geography--Environmental and Resource Geography [Bachelor of Science]
    • Geography--Geographic Information Science [Bachelor of Science]
    • Geography--Geographic Information Systems [Certificate]
  • Geological and Earth Sciences
    • Environmental Geological Sciences [Bachelor of Science]
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Geology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Geological Sciences [Master of Science]
    • Geology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Graphic Design
    • Art--Graphic Design [Bachelor's, Master's]
  • Higher Education Administration
    • Higher Education [Master's]
  • History
    • History [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
    • History/Social Studies Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Hospitality Management
    • Family & Consumer Sciences--Tourism Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Global Wine Trade [Bachelor of Science]
  • Human Resources Management
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Human Resource Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Human Services
    • Accessibility Studies Certificate [Certificate]
    • Social Services [Bachelor of Science]
  • Humanities
    • Middle-Level (5-8) Humanities Teaching [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
    • Engineering and Technology Systems [Master of Science]
    • Industrial Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Power Systems Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Industrial Technology
    • Industrial Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Information Science
    • Library and Information Science [Certificate]
  • Information Technology
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Information Technology [Bachelor's, Master of Science]
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Global Wine Trade [Bachelor of Science]
    • Individual Studies [Bachelor's, Master's, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts]
    • Integrative Human Physiology [Master of Science]
    • Interdisciplinary Studies--Social Sciences [Bachelor of Science]
  • International Business, Trade, and Finance
    • Global Wine Trade [Bachelor of Science]
  • International Studies
    • Global Cultural Training Certificate [Certificate]
  • Japanese Language and Literature
    • Japanese [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Jazz Studies
    • Music--Jazz Studies [Certificate]
  • Journalism
    • Digital Journalism--Broadcast Journalism Specialization [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Digital Journalism--Writing & Reporting Specialization [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Keyboard Instruments
    • Music Performance--Keyboard [Bachelor's]
  • Language Interpretation and Translation
    • Spanish Translation & Interpretation Certificate [Certificate]
  • Law Enforcement and Police Science
    • Law and Justice [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science]
  • Library Science
    • Library and Information Science [Certificate]
    • Library Media--All Levels [Teaching Endorsement]
  • Logistics and Materials Management
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Supply Chain Management [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Business Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Supply Chain Management [Bachelor's]
  • Management Information Systems
    • Information Technology and Administrative Management [Master of Science]
  • Management Sciences
    • Business--Analytics Certificate [Certificate]
    • Business--Enterprise Process and Systems Integration Certificate [Certificate]
    • Economics--Economic and Business Forecasting [Bachelor of Science]
    • Economics--Managerial Economics [Bachelor of Science]
    • Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certificate [Certificate]
  • Marine Biology
    • Biology--Ecology and Evolutionary Biology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Marketing
    • Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Marketing Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Global Wine Trade [Bachelor of Science]
  • Marketing Research
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Marketing Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Mass Communication Studies
    • Communication Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Film and Video Studies--Cinema Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Public Relations [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Mathematics
    • Computational Science [Master of Science]
    • Mathematics [Bachelor of Science]
    • Mathematics--Secondary Teaching [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Middle-Level Mathematics Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
  • Meeting and Event Planning
    • Family & Consumer Sciences--Event Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Mental Health Counseling
    • Mental Health Counseling [Master of Science]
  • Microbiology
    • Craft Brewing [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Middle School Education and Teaching
    • Biology--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Business and Marketing Education Teacher Preparation [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Chemistry--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • English and Language Arts Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Family & Consumer Sciences Education [Master of Science]
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Career & Technical Education Teaching Major [Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Geology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Health and Physical Education [Master of Science]
    • History/Social Studies Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Library Media--All Levels [Teaching Endorsement]
    • Literacy [Master's]
    • Master Teacher [Master's]
    • Middle-Level Mathematics Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Middle-Level Science Teaching [Bachelor of Science]
    • Music Education--Broad Area Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Choral Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Instrumental Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Physical Education and School Health--Health & Fitness Endorsement [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Professional Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Special Education (P-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • STEM Teaching Program--Computer Science Endorsement [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Technology Education Major [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Education (K-12) [Bachelor's]
  • Molecular Biology
    • Biology--Molecular and Cell Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Multilingual and Multicultural Education
    • Post-Baccalaureate University Certificate--Teaching and Linguistic Diversity [Other Advanced Degree]
  • Museum Studies
    • Anthropology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science]
  • Music Composition and Theory
    • Music Composition [Bachelor's, Master's]
  • Music, General
    • Music [Master's, Bachelor of Arts]
    • Music Conducting [Master's]
    • Music Education [Master's]
    • Music Education--Broad Area Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Instrumental Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Performance [Master's]
    • Music Performance--Percussion/Wind/String Specialization [Bachelor's]
    • Music Performance--Vocal [Bachelor's]
    • Music--Performance/Pedagogy [Master's]
  • Natural Resources Policy and Management
    • Cultural and Environmental Resource Management [Master of Science]
  • Nonprofit Management
    • Non-profit Organization Management [Certificate]
  • Occupational Safety and Health
    • Safety and Health Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology
    • Safety and Health Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Organizational Behavior
    • Business Administration--Specialization Leadership and Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Outdoor Education
    • Sport Management--Physical Activity Programming [Bachelor of Science]
  • Philosophy
    • Philosophy [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Physical Sciences, General
    • Middle-Level Science Teaching [Bachelor of Science]
  • Physics
    • Dual-degree Physics/Engineering [Bachelor of Science]
    • Physics [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Physiology
    • Integrative Human Physiology [Master of Science]
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
    • Film and Video Studies--Screenwriting [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Studies [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
  • Political Science and Government
    • Political Science [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Public Administration [Master of Science]
  • Pre-Nursing
    • Public Health--Pre-Nursing Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Project Management
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Project Management [Certificate]
  • Psychology, General
    • Experimental Psychology [Master of Science]
    • Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Public Administration
    • Public Administration [Master of Science]
    • Public Policy [Bachelor of Science]
  • Public and Community Health
    • Public Health [Master's]
    • Public Health--Population Health Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Public Health--Pre-Nursing Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Rural and Community Health [Other Advanced Degree]
  • Public Policy Studies
    • Environmental Sciences--Environmental Policy [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Business Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Policy Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Public Policy [Bachelor of Science]
  • Public Relations
    • Public Relations [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Purchasing and Contracts Management
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Supply Chain Management [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Integrated Energy Management--Integrated Energy Business Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
  • Recreation and Parks Management
    • Athletic Administration [Master of Science]
    • Wine Trade Professional Certificate Program [Certificate]
  • Recreation, Fitness, and Leisure Studies
    • Athletic Administration [Master of Science]
    • Physical Education Activity [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Professional Sommelier Certificate Program [Certificate]
    • Wine Trade Professional Certificate Program [Certificate]
  • Religious Studies
    • Religious Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Retail Management
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Retail Management & Technology [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
  • Russian Language and Literature
    • Russian Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • School Psychology
    • School Psychology [Master's]
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
    • Biology--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Business and Marketing Education Teacher Preparation [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Chemistry--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • English and Language Arts Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Family & Consumer Sciences Education [Master of Science]
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Career & Technical Education Teaching Major [Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • French--Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Health and Physical Education [Master of Science]
    • History/Social Studies Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Library Media--All Levels [Teaching Endorsement]
    • Literacy [Master's]
    • Master Teacher [Master's]
    • Mathematics--Secondary Teaching [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Music Education--Broad Area Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Choral Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Education--Instrumental Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Physical Education and School Health--Health & Fitness Endorsement [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Professional Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate]
    • Special Education (P-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • STEM Teaching Program--Computer Science Endorsement [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Technology Education Major [Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Theatre Arts--Theatre Education (K-12) [Bachelor's]
  • Social Sciences, General
    • History/Social Studies Teaching [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Interdisciplinary Studies--Social Sciences [Bachelor of Science]
  • Sociology
    • Social Services [Bachelor of Science]
    • Sociology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science]
  • South and Southeast Asian Studies
    • Asian Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Spanish [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Spanish Translation & Interpretation Certificate [Certificate]
    • Spanish--Heritage Spanish Track [Bachelor of Arts]
  • Special Education
    • Special Education [Master's]
    • Special Education (P-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    • Sport Management--Physical Activity Programming [Bachelor of Science]
    • Sport Management--Sport Business [Bachelor of Science]
    • Sport Management--Sport Coaching [Bachelor of Science]
  • Stringed Instruments
    • Music Performance--Percussion/Wind/String Specialization [Bachelor's]
  • Taxation
    • Professional Tax Certificate [Certificate]
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
    • English--Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages [Master of Arts]
  • Technical and Business Writing
    • English--Professional and Creative Writing [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
  • Travel Services Management
    • Family & Consumer Sciences--Tourism Management [Bachelor of Science]
  • Voice and Opera Performance
    • Music Education--Choral Music Specialization [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Music Performance--Vocal [Bachelor's]
  • Web Page and Multimedia Design
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Web Design and Management [Certificate]
  • Webmaster and Web Management
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Web and Database Administration and Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Web Design and Management [Certificate]
  • Wildlife Biology
    • Primate Behavior [Master of Science]
  • Wildlife Sciences and Management
    • Cultural and Environmental Resource Management [Master of Science]
  • Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Music Performance
    • Music Performance--Percussion/Wind/String Specialization [Bachelor's]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Accounting [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Aviation--Flight Officer Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Aviation--Professional Pilot Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Finance [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Human Resource Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Marketing Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization in Supply Chain Management [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Business Administration--Specialization Leadership and Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Craft Brewing [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Economics--Economic and Business Forecasting [Bachelor of Science]
    • Economics--Managerial Economics [Bachelor of Science]
    • Elementary Education [Bachelor's, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Geography--Geographic Information Systems [Certificate]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Administrative Management [Certificate, Bachelor's, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Network Administration and Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Retail Management & Technology [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
    • Information Technology & Administrative Management--Web and Database Administration and Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Interdisciplinary Studies--Social Sciences [Bachelor of Science]
    • Law and Justice [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science]
    • Mathematics--Secondary Teaching [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Physics [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Teaching Endorsement]
    • Primate Behavior and Ecology [Bachelor of Science]
    • Professional Writing Certificate [Certificate]
    • Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
    • Safety and Health Management [Bachelor of Science]
    • Wine Trade Professional Certificate Program [Certificate]
  • Zoology and Animal Biology
    • Primate Behavior [Master of Science]
    • Primate Behavior and Ecology [Bachelor of Science]

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