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  Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
General information
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Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 18,660 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$35.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$6,416$5,952$5,316
Out of State$15,470$14,400$12,732
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
On-Campus
Room and board$5,694$5,296$5,044
Other Expenses$1,600$1,600$1,600
Off Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses------------

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 33% $2,883
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 79% $2,228
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 24% $3,484
Loans to students 44% $4,149
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Women's Studies
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Women's Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Prog...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Teacher Education + Profess Development, Levels And Methods, Other.
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Teacher Education + Profess Development, Levels And Methods, Other: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Social Sciences
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Real Estate
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Real Estate: A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized,...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Geography
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physic...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Financial Planning and Services
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Financial Planning and Services: A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax plan...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic): A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Inclu...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Less-than-2-year certificate Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpers...

Associate degree
Technical Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Technical Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational technical education programs at various educational levels.

Associate degree
Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult...

Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administ...

Associate degree
Meteorology
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Meteorology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the prediction of atmospheric motion and climate change. Includes instruction in general circulation patterns, weather phenomena, atmospheric predictability, parameterization, numerical and statistical analysis...

Associate degree
Legal Assistant + Paralegal
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Legal Assistant + Paralegal: A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal document...

Associate degree
Industrial Technology + Technician
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Industrial Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industri...

Associate degree
Health Information + Medical Records Technology + Technician
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Health Information + Medical Records Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved dat...

Associate degree
General Studies
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Associate degree
Executive Assistant + Executive Secretary
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Executive Assistant + Executive Secretary: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and/or personal secretaries for business executives and top management. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, p...

Associate degree
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic): A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruct...

Associate degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Associate degree
Drafting + Design Engineering Technologies + Technicians
Other
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Drafting + Design Engineering Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in drafting/design engineering technologies not listed in the Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Associate degree
Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Dental Hygiene + Hygienist: A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruct...

Associate degree
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology + Technician
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Data Processing and Data Processing Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and ext...

Associate degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group,...

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, ...

Associate degree
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD + CADD
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD + CADD: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic constr...

Associate degree
Agricultural Production Operations
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Associate degree Agricultural Production Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general planning, economics, and use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products, and that may prepare individuals for work in farming, ranchi...

Bachelor degree
Visual and Performing Arts
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Visual and Performing Arts, General: A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Bachelor degree
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Trade and Industrial Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argume...

Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, a...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of socia...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; ...

Bachelor degree
Radio and Television
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Radio and Television: A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television s...

Bachelor degree
Public Relations + Image Management
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Public Relations + Image Management: A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepar...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of ...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest gro...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism,...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Photojournalism
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Photojournalism: A program that focuses on the use of still and motion photography in journalism and prepares individuals to function as news photographers and photographic editors. Includes instruction in photography, journalism, studio procedures and techniques, camera an...

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applica...

Bachelor degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards,...

Bachelor degree
Organizational Communication
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Organizational Communication, General: A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict ma...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administr...

Bachelor degree
Music
Other
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Molecular Genetics
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Molecular Genetics: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the molecular mechanisms regulating gene expression, information transfer, replication, and stability in DNA and RNA. Includes instruction in prokaryotic genetics and gene expression; development and evol...

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and ot...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of m...

Bachelor degree
Manufacturing Technology + Technician
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Manufacturing Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, prod...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requ...

Bachelor degree
Library Science + Librarianship
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Library Science + Librarianship: A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and...

Bachelor degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; phot...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Technology + Technician
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Industrial Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industria...

Bachelor degree
Housing and Human Environments
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Housing and Human Environments, General: A general program that focuses on the behavioral, social, economic, functional, and aesthetic aspects of housing, interiors, and other built environments. Includes instruction in analyzing, planning, designing, furnishing, and equipp...

Bachelor degree
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Incl...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; st...

Bachelor degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financ...

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, M...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemi...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography,...

Bachelor degree
General Studies
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in busin...

Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (cera...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial...

Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences + Home Economics Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Family and Consumer Sciences + Home Economics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational home economics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Environmental Engineering Technology + Environmental Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental po...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature + Letters
Other
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature + Letters, Other: Any instructional program in English language and literature not listed in the English Language and Literature/Letters, General category.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education...

Bachelor degree
Electrical
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments: A program that focuses on the study and design of educational services for children or adults with speech and language impairments which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare ind...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory,...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live ...

Bachelor degree
Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Dental Hygiene + Hygienist: A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instructi...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be co...

Bachelor degree
Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling: A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and comm...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, ...

Bachelor degree
Commercial and Advertising Art
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Inclu...

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers ...

Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Civil Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control ...

Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering Technology + Technician
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Civil Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of civil engineers engaged in designing and executing public works projects such as highways, dams, bridges, tunnels and other...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Business Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, a...

Bachelor degree
Business + Managerial Economics
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Business + Managerial Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, prici...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety ...

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, a...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Apparel and Textiles
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Apparel and Textiles, General: A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, market...

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleo...

Bachelor degree
Agriculture
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Agriculture, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, pla...

Bachelor degree
Advertising
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Advertising: A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax ac...

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education...

Master's degree
Sociology
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of socia...

Master's degree
Social Work
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in...

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum o...

Master's degree
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign).
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign): A program that focuses on the defined geographic subregions and subcultures within modern and historical countries and societies. Includes such topics as Acadian Studies, French Canadian and Quebec Studies, Southern (U.S.) Studies, A...

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH).
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Public Health, General (MPH, DPH): A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive me...

Master's degree
Public Administration
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, a...

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of ...

Master's degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards,...

Master's degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administr...

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Master's degree
Mathematics
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and ot...

Master's degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Library Science + Librarianship
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Library Science + Librarianship: A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and...

Master's degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Master's degree
History
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; st...

Master's degree
Health + Health Care Administration + Management
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Health + Health Care Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financ...

Master's degree
Geography
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography,...

Master's degree
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Foreign Language Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach foreign languages programs at various educational levels, other than French, German or Spanish.

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University

General Description for:
Western Kentucky University Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, de