Western Governors University

 
 


Western Governors University

Western Governors University

 
Western Governors University




 
Online degrees giving you the skills and knowledge you need

Your competence is the ultimate focus of every degree program at Western Governors University. The university emphasizes mastery of essential skills and knowledge in your field, basing progress toward your online degree on passing rigorous assessments (such as tests, projects, assignments, etc.) instead of accumulating credit hours. We call it competency-based learning.

With bachelor's and master's degree programs in education, business, information technology, and health professions, WGU's rigorous yet flexible approach to education gives the university a unique advantage over other online programs. Here's what the WGU Advantage means to you:

- Flexibility and Affordability. Our competency-based approach allows for extensive personalization of your degree program. In most cases, you'll access course material or study independently at the time and place you choose. If you come into your program with years of experience, you may be able to complete your assessments faster. This could save you thousands because you pay tuition at a flat rate every six months, regardless of how many assessments you successfully complete.

- Credibility through Accreditation. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU's Teachers College is the first and only exclusively online teacher education institution to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU is also the recipient of two International Distance Learning Awards from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, including the 21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning Award.

- Commitment and Support. As a student at WGU, you'll have the support of a dedicated mentor to keep you motivated as you progress toward your degree. You will work with your mentor until you graduate. You get to know your mentor as an advisor, coach, cheerleader, even a friend. You'll also interact with an online learning community of students in your same program, so you're never alone.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.

"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA. "We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."

If you're an organized, independent learner willing to devote at least 15 to 20 hours per week to your studies but require flexibility in time and place to complete your education, WGU could be the university you've been looking for. Learn more today!
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Bachelor of Arts
Science
(5-12 Physics)
Western Governors University

WGU's online physics degree prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school physics. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced physics, and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified physics teacher. The program also features supervised practice teaching in an actual ...

Bachelor of Arts
Science
(5-12 Chemistry)
Western Governors University

WGU's online chemistry degree prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school chemistry. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced chemistry, and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified chemistry teacher. The program also features supervised practice teaching in an...

Master of Science
Special Education (PK-12)
Western Governors University

This program is appropriate for master’s candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.S. in Special Education (PK-12) prepares you to certify in special education and effectively teach ...

Master of Education
Instructional Design
Western Governors University

This program is specifically designed for already-licensed teachers who are currently using technology for instructional purposes and who wish to focus on larger curricular or year-long development plans. If you can devote 15-20 hours per week to your studies, you’ll develop your curriculum and instructional expertise. The competency-based...

Bachelor of Arts
Science
(5-12 Biological Science)
Western Governors University

WGU's biology degree online prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school biology. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced biology, and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified biology teacher. The program also features supervised practice teaching in an actual ...

Bachelor of Science
Business
Finance
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner with some finance experience who needs a bachelor’s degree, wants training and credentials in finance, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.S. in Business – Finance prepares you for a career in corporate and managerial finance, investment manage...

Bachelor of Science
Business
Accounting
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner with some accounting experience who needs a bachelor’s degree, wants training and credentials in accounting, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.S. in Business – Accounting prepares you for an accounting career in a corporate, non-profit, or go...

Bachelor of Science
Business
Human Resource Management
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner who needs a bachelor’s degree, wants training and credentials to qualify for their first HR job, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.S in Business – Human Resource Management prepares you to become an HR manager or personnel director for priva...

Bachelor of Science
Business
Information Technology Management
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner with some IT training who needs a bachelors degree, wants to combine business and IT in a management career, and can devote 15 to 20 ours per week to their studies.

The B.S. in Business - Information Technology Management prepares you to become an IT project manager, director of c...

Bachelor of Science
Business
Marketing Management
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner with some marketing experience who needs a bachelor’s degree, wants training and credentials for career advancement, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.S in Business – Marketing Management prepares you for a career in marketing, promotion, and...

Master of Science
Educational Leadership
Western Governors University

This program is specifically designed for already-licensed, practicing teachers aspiring to become school principals. If you can devote 15-20 hours per week to your studies, you’ll be prepared to serve as a highly effective, instruction-based, certified principal. You will learn, for example, how to design and implement effective, standard...

Master of Arts
Science Education
(5-12 Chemistry)
Western Governors University

WGU's online chemistry master's degree prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of chemistry. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced chemistry, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school chemistry teacher. The progr...

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Software
Western Governors University

Take your software development career to the next level. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Software program provides you with solution-drive software development skills that employers demand along with ten IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has software development experience, wants to specialize in software development,...

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Security
Western Governors University

Become an expert IT security specialist. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Security program provides you with the latest IT security management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has IT security management experience, wants to specialize in IT security, and can devote 20 or mo...

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Networks Design and Management
Western Governors University

Start or advance your career in networks design and management. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Networks Design and Management program provides you with advanced network design, systems engineering, and management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has experience in networks...

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Networks Administration
Western Governors University

Start or advance your career in network server administration. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Networks Administration program provides you with the leading-edge network server administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has network server administration experience, wa...

Master of Science
Information Security and Assurance
Western Governors University

Career opportunities are wide open for professionals with advanced IT security and assurance skills and credentials. WGU's flexible, accredited program includes one major IT certification and provides you with the skills you need to succeed at very affordable tuition. The M.S. Information Security and Assurance degree program is ideal for som...

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Databases
Western Governors University

Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology—Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, want...

Endorsement Preparation Program
English Language Learning
(PK-12) (ELL/ESL)
Western Governors University

This program is appropriate for currently licensed elementary and secondary school teachers who desire to be licensed to teach in ELL or ESL settings, can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The Endorsement Preparation Program in English Language Learning (PK-12) (ELL/ESL) prepares y...

Master of Science
Nursing
Leadership/Management
Western Governors University

This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The M.S. in Nursing--Leadership/Management Specialization prepares you to become a staff developer or health administrator in ...

Master of
Business Administration
Healthcare Management
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner who already possesses healthcare industry experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The MBA – Healthcare Management prepares you for mid-level to upper-level healthcare management positions. The pr...

Master of Science
Nursing
Education
Western Governors University

This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold a nursing bachelor’s degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The M.S. in Nursing—Education Specialization prepares you to become a nurse educator in schools, hospitals, and ot...

Master of Arts
Mathematics Education
(K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
Western Governors University

This program is appropriate for master’s candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in mathematics, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.

The M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12) prepares you to certify i...

Master of Arts in
English Language Learning
(PK-12) (ELL/ESL)
Western Governors University

This program is for master's candidates who already have a teaching license and a bachelor's degree, can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in English language learning (ELL) also known as English as a second language (ESL), and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in English Language Lear...

Master of Education
Learning and Technology
Western Governors University

This program is specifically designed for already-licensed teachers who are currently using technology in the classroom and are committed to discovering new and better ways to teach. If you can devote 15-20 hours per week to your studies, you’ll become a technology and instruction expert, and have the potential to earn more, too. The compe...

Master of Arts
Science Education
(5-12 Biological Science)
Western Governors University

WGU's online master's degree in biology prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of biology. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced biology, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school biology teacher. The program al...

Master of Arts
Science Education
(5-9)
Western Governors University

Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field! WGU's online master's in science education prepares you for secondary science certification to teach middle school science. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a high...

Master of Education
Measurement and Evaluation
Western Governors University

The competency-based M.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation is a great fit for the alreadylicensed teacher who desires to incorporate sophisticated skills in measuring and evaluating instruction. Perfect for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, the program integrates best practices in measurement and evaluation, instructional de...

Master of Arts in
Teaching
Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
Western Governors University

The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor’s degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school math teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master’s degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candi...

Master of Arts in
Teaching
Science (5-9 or 9-12)
Western Governors University

The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor’s degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school science teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master’s degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal ca...

Master of
Business Administration
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner who already possesses significant "real world" experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The Master of Business Administration prepares you for mid-level to upper-level management positions in business,...

Master of
Business Administration
Information Technology Management
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated IT professional who already possesses significant "real-world" experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The MBA-Information Technology Management prepares you for mid-level to upper-level IT management position...

Bachelor of Arts
Science
(5-12 Geosciences)
Western Governors University

WGU's online geosciences degree prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school earth science or geosciences. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced geoscience, and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified earth science or geosciences teacher. The program also fe...

Bachelor of Arts
Science
(5-9)
Western Governors University

WGU's online science teacher degree prepares you for teacher licensure in middle school science. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science and teaching methods necessary to become a highly-qualified science teacher. The program also features supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting a...

Master of Arts
Science Education
(5-12 Physics)
Western Governors University

WGU's online physics master's degree prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of physics. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced physics, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school physics teacher. The program also ...

Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics
(5-9 or 9-12)
Western Governors University

Math teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor’s degree, wants to become a certified middle school or high school math teacher, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school and...

Master of Arts
Science Education
(5-12 Geosciences)
Western Governors University

WGU's online master's degree in geoscience prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of geosciences or earth science. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced geoscience, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school eart...

Master of Arts in
Teaching
(PK-8)
Western Governors University

This program is appropriate for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor’s degree with an extensive interdisciplinary studies background, (2), wants to become a certified elementary teacher or middle school generalist, and (3) desires to earn a master’s degree. The program is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to t...

Bachelor of Science
Business
Business Management
Western Governors University

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner with some business experience who needs a bachelors degree, wants training and credentials to qualify for a management position, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.S. in Business Management prepares you for management positions in private businesses, pu...

Bachelor of Science
Health Informatics
Western Governors University

Become a unique asset in the world of health informatics and health information management. WGU’s B.S. in Health Informatics program combines concepts from healthcare, IT, and leadership practice to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a valuable designer, developer, and manager of health information systems. This program is for e...

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Western Governors University

Build the foundation you need to succeed in the fast-growing IT industry. WGU’s B.S. in Information Technology program provides you with a solid foundation of IT skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who wants a broad IT education, the IT certifications to succeed, and can devote 20 or...

 

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