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  Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 490085167
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(269) 387-3530 Ext.
(269) 387-6000 Ext.
(269) 387-2000 Ext.

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: Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Doctor's degree
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students: 24,841 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$35.00

About this School
Western Michigan University (abbr. WMU) is a public university established in 1903; its main campus is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As of 2006, the school has over 26,000 enrolled students. The school is the fourth largest in the state of Michigan and is one of the 50 largest universities in the United States.The school's mascot is Buster Bronco, and the school colors are brown and gold. WMU's College of Aviation is one of the largest aviation programs in the United States; the university is also noted for its Paper Engineering and Behavioral Analysis programs, as well as for the Haworth College of Business. WMU's theatre department has also produced many talented individuals working in the entertainment industry throughout the country. WMU's expansion projects include a new Business and Technology park for research, a new aviation campus in Battle Creek, Michigan, and extensive building renovation and restoration in the Kalamazoo campus, as well as a new chemistry building and a visual arts center that are expected to be completed in Fall of 2006. WMU is the site of the annual International Congress on Medieval Studies.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$7,260$6,866$6,478
Out of State$16,806$16,806$15,856
Books and Supplies$925$906$880
On-Campus
Room and board$7,042$6,877$6,821
Other Expenses$3,072$3,008$2,620
Off Campus
Room and board$6,994$6,850$5,620
Other Expenses$3,598$3,524$3,500
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$4,302$4,213$4,090

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) 14% $3,129
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 54% $1,556
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 41% $3,902
Loans to students 45% $4,176
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Women's Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree 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. Programs may focu...

Bachelor degree
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations: A program that prepares individuals to provide direct retail services to hotel and motel clients and customers in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in the principles of hotel/motel operations, customer sales and as...

Bachelor degree
Technology Teacher Education + Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Technology Teacher Education + Industrial Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach technology education/industrial arts programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes in...

Bachelor degree
Technical Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

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

Bachelor degree
Teacher Education + Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other.
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Teacher Education + Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other: Any instructional program in teacher education, specific academic and vocational programs not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, General category.

Bachelor degree
Structural Engineering
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Structural Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures for various purposes and in different environme...

Bachelor degree
Statistics
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Statistics, General: A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distrib...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Spanish Language Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Social Science Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Social Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Social Psychology
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Social Psychology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual behavior in group contexts, group behavior, and associated phenomena. Includes instruction in social learning theory, group theory and dynamics, sex roles, social cognition and inference, attrib...

Bachelor degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Sales And Marketing Oper + Marketing And Distribution Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Sales And Marketing Oper + Marketing And Distribution Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational sales and marketing operations/marketing and distributive education programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Russian Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Russian Studies: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the Russian Federation and its Soviet, Czarist, and medieval predecessors and related borderlands.

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Public + Applied History and Archival Administration
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Public + Applied History and Archival Administration: A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, ar...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, Other: Any instructional program in political science and government not listed in the Political Science and Government, General category.

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Plastics Engineering Technology + Technician
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Plastics Engineering Technology + Technician: 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 industrial polymers. Includes instruction in the prin...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Physics Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Physics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach physics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Philosophy
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies: A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.

Bachelor degree
Office Management and Supervision
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Office Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduli...

Bachelor degree
Occupational Therapy + Therapist
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Occupational Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain o...

Bachelor degree
Nursing
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Nursing, Other: Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category.

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

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Non-Profit + Public + Organizational Management
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Non-Profit + Public + Organizational Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental o...

Bachelor degree
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Musicology and Ethnomusicology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the forms and methods of music art, and the functions of music, in Western and non-Western societies and cultures. Includes instruction in music theory, musicological research methods, and stu...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Music Theory and Composition
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, mo...

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

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

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Western Michigan University

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

Bachelor degree
Metallurgical Technology + Technician
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Metallurgical Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and metallurgists engaged in developing and using industrial metals and manufacturing processes. Includes instructio...

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Mathematics Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

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

Bachelor degree
Materials Engineering
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Materials Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of ne...

Bachelor degree
Mass Communication + Media Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communic...

Bachelor degree
Marketing
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Marketing, Other: Any instructional program in general marketing and marketing research not listed in the Marketing, General category.

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Management Science
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Management Science, General: A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization t...

Bachelor degree
Logistics and Materials Management
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and ...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Bachelor degree
Latin Language and Literature
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Latin Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in Latin philology, related Italic dialects, L...

Bachelor degree
Latin American Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Latin American Studies: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period an...

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor developme...

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Jazz + Jazz Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Jazz + Jazz Studies: A program that prepares individuals to study and master the performance and composition of jazz. Includes instruction in the history of Jazz and related musical styles such as the Blues, Jazz composition and theory, improvisation, Jazz instrument and en...

Bachelor degree
International Relations and Affairs
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree International Relations and Affairs: A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national securit...

Bachelor degree
International + Global Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree International + Global Studies: A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Bachelor degree
Interior Design
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applic...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Production Technologies + Technicians
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Industrial Production Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in industrial production technologies not listed in the Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Bachelor degree
Industrial Engineering
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Industrial Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Design
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Industrial Design: 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 the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured produc...

Bachelor degree
Industrial + Manufacturing Technology + Technician
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Industrial + Manufacturing 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 beh...

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management and Services
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management and Services, Other: Any instructional program in human resources management not listed in the Human Resources Management and Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organi...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
History Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree History Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Health Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences, General: A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the alli...

Bachelor degree
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed in the Health and Medical Administrative Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
German Language Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree German Language Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach German language programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Geophysics and Seismology
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Geophysics and Seismology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties ...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Geological and Earth Sciences + Geosciences
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Geological and Earth Sciences + Geosciences, Other: Any instructional program in geological and related sciences not listed in the Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
Geography
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

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

Bachelor degree
French Language Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree French Language Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach French language programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor 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.

Bachelor degree
Foodservice Systems Administration + Management
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Foodservice Systems Administration + Management: A program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facilities....

Bachelor degree
Financial Planning and Services
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree 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 planning, strateg...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Systems
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Family Systems: A program that focuses on the family as a social unit in its developmental, dynamic, comparative, and structural aspects, and the significance of the family as a system that impacts individuals and society. Includes instruction in related principles of socio...

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

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
European Studies + Civilization
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree European Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the European Continent, including the study of European migration patterns and colonial empires.

Bachelor degree
Environmental Science + Studies
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Environmental Science + Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Composition
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree English Composition: A program that focuses on the principles of English vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and semantics; and techniques of selecting, developing, arranging, combining and expressing ideas in appropriate written forms.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Engineering
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Engineering, Other: Any instructional program in engineering not listed in the Engineering, General category.

Bachelor degree
Engineering Technologies + Technicians
Other
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Engineering Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in engineering technologies not listed in the Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Bachelor degree
Engineering + Industrial Management
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Engineering + Industrial Management: A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction ...

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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 of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with mental disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such stude...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with emotional conditions which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such ...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments + Blindness
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments + Blindness: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with visual disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach suc...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Western Michigan University

General Description for:
Western Michigan 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
E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information technology, inf...

Bachelor degree
Dramatic + Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Other
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Dramatic + Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: Any instructional program in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft not listed in the Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, General category.

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

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Western Michigan 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 ...

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Dietetics + Human Nutritional Services
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Dietetics + Human Nutritional Services: A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Incl...

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Dance
Other
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Dance, Other: Any instructional program in dance not listed in the Dance, General category.

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the st...

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Criminology
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Criminology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of crimina...

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Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, th...

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Creative Writing
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished ...

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Construction Engineering Technology + Technician
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Construction Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related stru...

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Computer Science
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; compu...

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Computer Programming
Specific Applications
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Computer Programming, Specific Applications: A program that prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and customization requirements presented by individual software users and organ...

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Computer Engineering
General
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Computer Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis...

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Computer and Information Sciences
General
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan 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...

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Community Health Services + Liaison + Counseling
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan 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, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

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

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Western Michigan 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, ...

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Commercial and Advertising Art
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan 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...

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Civil Engineering
General
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan 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 ...

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Child Development
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Child Development: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; pa...

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Chemistry
Other
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Chemistry, Other: Any instructional program in chemistry not listed in the Chemistry, General category.

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focus