Heritage University
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
| Heritage University | |
| 3240 Fort Road | |
| Toppenish, WA 98948-9599 | |
| Main telephone | 888.272.6190 |
| Website | https://www.heritage.edu/ |
| Virtual campus tour | https://www.heritage.edu/schedule-a-visit/ |
| Request more information | https://www.heritage.edu/contact-us/ |
| Other sites |
Tri-Cities Regional Site Heritage University at CBC Thornton Center Mailstop: HU 2600 North 20th Avenue Pasco, WA 99301 509.542.5506 tricities@heritage.edu Site at Yakima Valley Community College Deccio Hall, Room 245 Yakima, WA 98907 509.574.6862 |
General Information
General information
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| School classification | Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) |
| Date founded | 1982 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Graduate Certificates |
| School accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | A few programs; see program descriptions |
| School mascot | Eagle |
School setting
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Tri-Cities, Washington |
| Population of city the school is in | 9,256 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 25 miles |
| Student parking on campus | Yes; no parking fee |
| Campus size | 48 acres |
| County | Yakima |
School visits
| Visitor information website | https://heritage.edu/schedule-a-visit/ |
| School visit availability | Campus visits held every Friday at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. or 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Call 509.865.8508 or 888.272.6190; or contact admissions@heritage.edu |
Student Body
Enrollment
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 44 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 77 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 121 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 0 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 44 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 78 |
| Total number of freshmen | 122 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 179 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 545 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 724 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 30 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 107 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 137 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 209 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 652 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 861 |
| Total enrollment | 861 |
Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 5% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Less than 1% |
| White | 22% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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
| Number of states and territories represented | 1 |
International students
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
Costs
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 24-semester credits per year.)
| In-state tuition | $17,988 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,988 |
| Fees | $200 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | N/A |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,021 (for dependent living with parent) |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Cost information website | https://www.heritage.edu/student-resources/financial-aid/tuition-fees/ |
| Credit overload (more than 18 credits per semester) or part time (below 12 credits per semester) are $750 per semester credit. | |
Tuition payment plans available
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) |
Tuition waivers available to
| School employees and their children | |
| Senior citizens |
Financial Aid
Contact for counseling or more information
| Oscar Verduzco | |
| Director of Financial Aid | |
| financial_aid@heritage.edu | |
| 509.865.8502 | |
| Financial aid office website | https://www.heritage.edu/student-resources/financial-aid/ |
| Scholarship list website | https://www.heritage.edu/student-resources/financial-aid/scholarships/ |
Applying for financial aid
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | February 10 |
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 | |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | |
| Yellow Ribbon Program University participant |
Admissions
Contact for more information
| Olivia Gutierrez | |
| Director of Admissions | |
| admissions@heritage.edu | |
| 509.865.8508 | |
| 888.272.6190 | |
| Admissions office website | https://www.heritage.edu/admissions/ |
| Electronic application website | https://jrm.targetx.com/orgs/00Do0000000I1Q8EAK/registration/step_1 |
Last year's applicants
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 44 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 78 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 122 |
Application requirements
| Online application available | https://jrm.targetx.com/orgs/00Do0000000I1Q8EAK/registration/step_1 |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants
| High school GPA | Important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
Credits accepted for transfer students
| American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations | |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | |
| Life long learning | |
| Military service |
Undergraduate retention and graduation
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 68% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 1% |
| Between four and five years | 7% |
| Between five and six years | 5% |
Academics
Degrees offered
| Certificate or diploma | |
| Associate | |
| Bachelor's | |
| Master's | |
| Graduate certificate | |
| Other advanced degrees |
School catalog
| School catalog website | http://catalog.heritage.edu/index.php |
| Academic index website | https://www.heritage.edu/academic-paths/ |
Faculty and instruction
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 185 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Graduate assistants teach lower-level courses | |
Graduation requirements
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| 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 | |
| Short-term courses | |
| Summer school | |
| Weekends |
Optional academic programs
| Double major | |
| Freshman honors college | |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | |
| Honors program | |
| Student-designed major |
Alternative credit opportunities
| Advanced Placement | |
| Challenge for course credit | |
| Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP) | |
| Cooperative education | |
| Independent study | |
| Internships |
Computing
| Computers on campus for student use | |
| Computer lab available to students | |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | |
| Online registration for classes |
Libraries
| Main library name | Donald N. Kay North Library |
Sports
Intercollegiate and intramural sports available
| Intercollegiate | Intramural | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Men | Women | Men | Women | ||
| Soccer | Yes | |||||
| Softball | Yes | Yes | ||||
| $ 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. | ||||||
Student Life
Student activities
| Choral groups | |
| Student government |
Fraternities and sororities
| National or local sororities |
Clubs and associations
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 17 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Government Association, ENACTUS (Business Club), MECHA (National Cultural Club), Nursing Club, Omega Delta Phi (Fraternity) |
| https://www.heritage.edu/student-life/ | |
Student Services
Academic services for all students
| Academic advising | |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | |
| Reading and study skills courses | |
| Remedial education courses | |
| Tutoring |
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
| Psychological counseling |
Other services for all students
| Orientation | |
| Placement testing |
Services for students with disabilities
| Office of Ability Services | |
| TheOfficeofAbilityServices@heritage.edu | |
| 509.865.8544 | |
| Disabilities services website | https://www.heritage.edu/student-resources/office-of-ability-services/ |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | |
Services for women and families
| Early Learning Center | |
| 509.865.8630 | |
| Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
Campus security
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | |
| Late night transport service |
Career Services
Contact for more information
| Career Services | |
| careerservices@heritage.edu | |
| 509.865.0411 | |
| Career services website | http://www.heritage.edu/student-resources/career-services/ |
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 | |
| Placement assistance | |
| Résumé preparation assistance |
Graduate Study
Contact for more information
| Kathy Otto | |
| 888.272.6190 | |
| Graduate school website | https://www.heritage.edu/Admissions/Graduate-Admissions/ |
Enrollment
| Number of undergraduate men | 209 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 652 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 861 |
| Total enrollment | 861 |
Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12-semester credits per year.)
| In-state tuition* | $9,136 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $9,136 |
| Fees | $200 |
| Books and supplies | $450 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
|
$770 per semester credit. Medical Science and PA programs have higher tuition. See the current catalog for more tuition information. |
|
Graduate admissions
| Application fee | $95 |
| A graduate application and official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities is required. | |
Educational programs
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
Main campus |
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Accounting
- Accounting [Bachelor of Science]
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American Studies
- American Cultural Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
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Art and Fine Arts, General
- Visual Arts [Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
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Biological Sciences, General
- Biological Science [Bachelor of Science]
- Biology [Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science]
- Combined Science [Bachelor of Science]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Sciences [Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
- Science Education--Biology (5-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biomedical Science [Bachelor of Science]
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Business Management and Administration
- Business Administration--Business Leadership/Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
- Business Administration--Economics Emphasis [Bachelor of Arts]
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Business, General
- Business [Associate of Arts]
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Chemistry
- Chemistry [Bachelor of Arts]
- Environmental Science--Chemistry Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
- Science Education--Chemistry (5-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Child Development
- Early Childhood Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
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Comparative Literature
- Multicultural English Language & Literature [Master of Arts]
- Multicultural Literature [Certificate]
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Computer Science
- Computer Science [Bachelor of Science]
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Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice [Bachelor of Arts]
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Curriculum and Instruction
- Teacher Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction with National Board Certification Portfolio Support [Certificate, Master's]
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Distance Learning
- Educational Administration [Certificate, Master's]
- Educational Administration--Residency Principal Certificate [Certificate]
- Educational Administration--Residency Program Administrator Certificate [Certificate]
- English [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities [Associate of Arts]
- Secondary Education--English/Language Arts (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Early Childhood Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
- Teacher Leadership--Special Education Emphasis [Master's]
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Economics
- Business Administration--Economics Emphasis [Bachelor of Arts]
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Education Administration
- Educational Administration [Certificate, Master's]
- Educational Administration--Residency Principal Certificate [Certificate]
- Educational Administration--Residency Program Administrator Certificate [Certificate]
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Education, General
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education/Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
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Elementary Education and Teaching
- Concentration in Elementary Education [Associate of Arts]
- Elementary Education [Bachelor's, Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
- Elementary Education--Residency Teaching Certificate (K-8) [Certificate, Master's, Bachelor of Arts]
- Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction with National Board Certification Portfolio Support [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership--Math Specialist [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership--Special Education Emphasis [Master's]
- Visual Arts (K-12 Teaching Credential) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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English Composition and Writing
- English--Writing & Rhetoric [Certificate]
- English/Language Arts--(5-12) [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
- Secondary Education--English/Language Arts (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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English Language and Literature
- English [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
- English/Language Arts--(5-12) [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
- Multicultural English Language & Literature [Master of Arts]
- Multicultural Literature [Certificate]
- Secondary Education--English/Language Arts (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Business Administration--Business Leadership/Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
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Environmental Science
- Combined Science [Bachelor of Science]
- Environmental Science--Chemistry Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
- Environmental Science--Natural Resource Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Sciences [Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
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Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies [Bachelor of Arts]
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Finance
- Business Administration--Finance Emphasis [Bachelor of Arts]
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Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Natural Resources [Associate of Arts]
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Health Services Administration
- Business Administration--Health Care Administration Emphasis [Bachelor of Arts]
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History
- History [Bachelor of Arts]
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Humanities
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities [Associate of Arts]
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Information Technology
- Information Technology [Bachelor of Arts]
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Contract [Bachelor of Arts]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education/Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities [Associate of Arts]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Mathematics [Associate of Arts]
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Sciences [Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
- Medical Sciences [Master of Arts]
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Mathematics
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Mathematics [Associate of Arts]
- Mathematics [Bachelor of Arts]
- Mathematics Education-- (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Medical Laboratory Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Science [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
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Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Laboratory Science [Certificate, Bachelor of Science]
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Middle School Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts--(5-12) [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
- Mathematics Education-- (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Middle Level Education--(Grades 4-9) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts]
- Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate, Master's]
- Science Education--Biology (5-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Science Education--Chemistry (5-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Secondary Education--English/Language Arts (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Teacher Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction with National Board Certification Portfolio Support [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership--Math Specialist [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership--Special Education Emphasis [Master's]
- Visual Arts (K-12 Teaching Credential) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Native American Studies
- American Indian Studies [Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts]
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Natural Resources Conservation
- Environmental Science--Natural Resource Specialization [Bachelor of Science]
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Physician Assisting
- Physician Assistant [Master of Science]
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Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Engineering [Associate of Arts]
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Psychology, General
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education/Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
- Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
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Registered Nursing
- Nursing [Bachelor of Science]
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Secondary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts--(5-12) [Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
- Mathematics Education-- (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate, Master's]
- Science Education--Biology (5-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Science Education--Chemistry (5-12) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Secondary Education--English/Language Arts (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Teacher Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction with National Board Certification Portfolio Support [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership--Math Specialist [Certificate, Master's]
- Teacher Leadership--Special Education Emphasis [Master's]
- Visual Arts (K-12 Teaching Credential) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
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Social Sciences, General
- Social Science [Associate of Arts]
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Social Work
- Social Work [Bachelor's]
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Special Education
- Teacher Leadership--Special Education Emphasis [Master's]
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Teaching English as a Second Language
- Teacher Leadership--ESL or Bilingual Education [Master's]
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Wildlife Sciences and Management
- Natural Resources [Associate of Arts]
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Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
- Accounting [Bachelor of Science]
- Computer Science [Bachelor of Science]
- Criminal Justice [Bachelor of Arts]
- Elementary Education--Residency Teaching Certificate (K-8) [Certificate, Master's, Bachelor of Arts]
- English [Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts]
- Interdisciplinary Contract [Bachelor of Arts]
- Mathematics Education-- (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Physician Assistant [Master of Science]
- Residency Teaching Certificate [Certificate, Master's]
- Secondary Education--English/Language Arts (5-12 Teaching Endorsement) [Certificate, Bachelor of Arts, Teaching Endorsement]
- Social Work [Bachelor's]
Online
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Education Administration
- Educational Administration [Certificate, Master's]
Pasco (Tri-Cities Area)
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Accounting
- Accounting [Bachelor of Science]
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Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice [Bachelor of Arts]
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Education Administration
- HU Accelerate Master in Teaching w/ Special Education Endorsement [Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
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Elementary Education and Teaching
- Education with English Language Learner (ELL) endorsement [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
- Master in Teaching [Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
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Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Education with English Language Learner (ELL) endorsement [Bachelor's, Teaching Endorsement]
- HU Accelerate Master in Teaching w/ English Language Learner Endorsement [Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
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Psychology, General
- Psychology [Bachelor of Arts]
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Social Work
- Social Work [Bachelor's]
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Special Education
- HU Accelerate Master in Teaching w/ Special Education Endorsement [Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
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Teaching English as a Second Language
- HU Accelerate Master in Teaching w/ English Language Learner Endorsement [Master's, Teaching Endorsement]
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Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
- Criminal Justice [Bachelor of Arts]
- Social Work [Bachelor's]