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Western Michigan University Reviews

Based on 56 Reviews
1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI
College Review
Career PreparationA-
Students and CultureA
FacilitiesA
Activities and GroupsA
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Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Western Michigan University

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Administration of Special Education
3
Applied Behavior Analysis
85
28
8
Applied Mathematics, General
2
0
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
2
Art Teacher Education
6
6
Art/art Studies, General
16
Biology Teacher Education
1
0
Business Teacher Education
2
Chemistry Teacher Education
0
0
Child Development
41
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
24
0
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
19
1
Creative Writing
45
9
3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
76
11
Earth Science Teacher Education
5
Education, Other
7
Education/teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
23
Education/teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
25
Education/teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
39
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
8
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
3
Educational Evaluation and Research
5
2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
71
0
5
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
5
Educational/instructional Technology
23
0
Elementary Education and Teaching
52
0
English Language and Literature, General
25
3
3
English/language Arts Teacher Education
23
4
Exercise Physiology
13
Family and Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
2
16
French Language and Literature
8
French Language Teacher Education
1
Geography Teacher Education
0
German Language and Literature
3
German Language Teacher Education
2
Health Teacher Education
14
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
8
History Teacher Education
3
Japanese Language and Literature
14
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching
1
Latin Language and Literature
0
Latin Teacher Education
1
Mathematics Teacher Education
10
3
2
Music Teacher Education
26
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
7
5
Physics Teacher Education
2
Public/applied History
8
0
Reading Teacher Education
18
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
17
7
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
6
Social Science Teacher Education
0
Social Studies Teacher Education
27
Spanish Language and Literature
46
11
1
Spanish Language Teacher Education
10
Special Education and Teaching, General
8
1
Special Education and Teaching, Other
13
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
58
Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
28
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
23
Sports Studies
2
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
24
Technical Teacher Education
1
11
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
0
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
2
American Government and Politics (United States)
8
Anthropology
16
2
Applied and Professional Ethics
3
Clinical Psychology
3
Counseling Psychology
35
8
Family Systems
31
History, General
9
8
0
History, Other
0
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2
2
International/global Studies
29
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
0
Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling
16
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
4
Mental Health Counseling/counselor
27
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
259
1
Philosophy
13
14
Political Science and Government, General
41
5
4
Political Science and Government, Other
14
Psychology, General
160
4
0
Public Administration
48
1
Religion/religious Studies
3
7
0
School Psychology
0
Social Psychology
19
Social Work
58
145
Sociology
46
2
3
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
4
Women's Studies
24
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
121
44
Advertising
26
Applied Economics
23
4
Business Administration and Management, General
127
88
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
30
Business/commerce, General
2
Business/managerial Economics
14
E-Commerce/electronic Commerce
13
Economics, General
9
2
Finance, General
85
Financial Planning and Services
7
Human Resources Development
14
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
58
Information Resources Management
7
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
92
Marketing, Other
138
Marketing/marketing Management, General
96
Non-Profit/public/organizational Management
2
Operations Research
0
Organizational Communication, General
57
Telecommunications Management
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
16
12
Audiology/audiologist
5
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
37
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
10
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
172
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
0
4
Health/health Care Administration/management
0
Holistic Health
7
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
101
0
Medical Informatics
8
Occupational Therapy/therapist
49
95
Physician Assistant
37
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
108
0
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
19
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/space Engineering
22
Biomedical Sciences, General
95
Chemical Engineering
35
3
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
3
Civil Engineering, General
28
30
Computer Engineering, General
8
4
Drafting/design Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
0
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
25
38
3
Engineering, Other
11
2
Engineering/industrial Management
21
11
Environmental Studies
29
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
1
Industrial Engineering
19
13
1
Manufacturing Engineering
1
0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
12
4
Materials Science
0
Mechanical Engineering
61
12
3
Paper Science and Engineering
3
4
1
Structural Engineering
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Acting
17
Conducting
2
Dance, General
9
Dance, Other
9
Dramatic/theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
3
Film/video and Photographic Arts, Other
66
Fine and Studio Arts Management
0
Fine/studio Arts, General
20
0
Graphic Design
16
Interior Design
11
Jazz/jazz Studies
9
Keyboard Instruments
3
Music Pedagogy
6
Music Performance, General
14
10
1
Music Theory and Composition
5
1
Music Therapy/therapist
7
8
Music, General
7
2
Musical Theatre
10
Technical Theatre/theatre Design and Technology
10
Voice and Opera
7
Writing, General
15
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot and Flight Crew
56
Aviation/airway Management and Operations
52
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
149
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
12
Biology/biological Sciences, General
33
13
3
Chemistry, General
9
3
5
Chemistry, Other
3
Computational and Applied Mathematics
10
Geochemistry
2
Geography
21
9
4
Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
8
4
Geology/earth Science, General
11
9
Geophysics and Seismology
3
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
2
Mathematics, General
13
4
4
Physics, General
9
4
3
Statistics, General
1
16
3
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General
61
Computer Science
46
32
0
Drafting and Design Technology/technician, General
18
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Broadcast Journalism
0
Communication, General
2
11
Journalism
10
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
58
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Apparel and Textiles, General
40
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician
20
Construction Management
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
2
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
18
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
10
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Western Michigan University

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art Teacher Education
Educational/instructional Technology
Environmental Studies
Holistic Health
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (College of Health and Human Services)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 14 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2007
Associations and practicum experiences
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1999
Don't know... It was too long ago!
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1973
viable networking and mentoring program
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Education, Class of 1985
I'm certain that over the past 30 years it has changed. In 1985 they had a career placement office that provided a list of potential employers seeking to fill positions that match the degree earned
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA French, Class of 1989
Real world experiences; study abroad programs
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social sciences, Class of 1971
I was very disappointed in WMU at the time I attended regarding real world experience, like internships.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1993
Clubs, counselors, temp jobs, internships, professors with real world experience, diverse mix of students in classes
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Communications, Class of 1984
I remember we did internships and student teaching
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2007
Online classes
Rated January 2016
Alumni
chemistry and psychology , Class of 2008
Career fair, post grad job search resources
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 14 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2007
Diverse, varied, open
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1999
Not sure how to answer this... Mostly traditional students right out of high school.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1973
Focused
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Education, Class of 1985
There was an active social world that crossed fraternal lines. As in fraternities/sororities did things that socialized with non-Greek organizations.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA French, Class of 1989
casual; relaxed but competitive
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social sciences, Class of 1971
At the time I attended, most of the students were average. I think standards have improved now.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1993
Diverse mix - fresh out of high school, mature students, international students, urban, rural and suburban. Students' were encouraged to participate in class - opinions valued.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Communications, Class of 1984
Easy going and able to get a well rounded education
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2007
Very diverse ethnically and socially Positive culture
Rated January 2016
Alumni
chemistry and psychology , Class of 2008
Great culture, fun place to study and live
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 14 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2007
clean, good hours for availability, good variety in dining halls
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1999
Again, too long ago to recall... I didn't utilize the dorms or dining halls there.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1973
Excellent and constantly being upgraded
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Education, Class of 1985
IDK I lived off campus. 1985 -- no computer labs. Classrooms are classrooms.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA French, Class of 1989
adequate; did not use
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social sciences, Class of 1971
Facilities vary depending on a student's major. Most of the facilities at WMU are modern now, and many are excellent.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1993
The school has undergone an aggressive philanthropy and construction program. The business school, engineering school and health sciences school all have brand new facilities/campuses.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Communications, Class of 1984
Great
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2007
Facilities are on the older side, a lot of remodeling was happening
Rated January 2016
Alumni
chemistry and psychology , Class of 2008
Some a very nice and up to date, some old and outdated. University is making a lot of changes though
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 14 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2007
sports
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1999
Don't know.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA, Class of 1973
Not sure
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Education, Class of 1985
Depended on the student demographics. Music clubs are popular with music majors but not many engineering majors in them. Likewise, engineering clubs are popular with engineering majors but very few music majors join them.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA French, Class of 1989
French club; pre-med gourp
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social sciences, Class of 1971
The music, art and theatre depts are excellent. Sports are very popular.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1993
The school is very much a walking campus and has easy access to shopping and entertainment in the city. The university has a very good theater school that produces and hosts live performances as does a nearby liberal arts college. The university also hosts several art gallery showings throughout the year. College sports are also an important part of campus life. A new gym was built for students to workout.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Communications, Class of 1984
Football, Theater
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2007
Football and other sports Drinking at local bars
Rated January 2016
Alumni
chemistry and psychology , Class of 2008
Not sure
Rated January 2016