School Details
Central Washington University develops students into lifelong learners through progressive and enlightened academic opportunities. Degree-seeking students may take advantage of unique research and scholarship offerings, pushing them forward in the professional world. Individuals are celebrated at CWU, in a diverse community of dynamic learners.
Central Washington University online programs offer the chance for non-traditional students to earn degrees in a flexible and accessible format. Online bachelor’s and master’s degrees are available with programs including education, business, healthcare, technology and more.
Get online with CWU:
- Completely online and blended programs available
- Online learning assessment quiz
- Affordable online tuition
Accreditation & Licensing
Central Washington University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
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This online creative writing program combines a liberal arts background in literature with courses in business writing, professional writing, scientific and technical writing, editing, publishing, and creative writing. This program might be the perfect fit if you’re looking for a well-rounded, versatile, and tech-savvy degree.
Through writing workshops, you’ll learn how to give and receive feedback. You’ll sharpen your skills in editing for content, correctness, and clarity. These skills are transferable to a range of professional environments, including businesses, agencies, publications, and government.
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Central Washington University offers an online writing degree, the Master of Arts in Professional & Creative Writing, designed to take students’ writing to an advanced level. This is a combination creative writing degree mixed with a professional writing program which helps educate students for a new king of knowledge based on “learning” rather than on “knowing.” The curriculum is rigorous and flexible, providing a variety of writing instruction and mentorship to meet a wide array of student needs as they move forward in their established professional careers while broadening the contexts and genres available to their writing. Coursework emphasizes creative and critical thinking skills, so students are prepared for a new kind of intellectual workplace that crosses the creative and professional writing disciplines. You will have the opportunity to develop your own course of study that helps meet your goals, whether you want to begin a writing-intensive career, develop publishable creative writing, establish a professional writing profile, advance your career in the workplace, or continue to a higher education program.
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Business
Central Washington University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This fully online program combines a liberal arts foundation with business best practices. These two fields of study compliment each other, with the goal of producing a well-rounded business professional.
A series of specializations allow you to customize your degree for your career goals. Specializations include (but aren’t limited to):
- HR management
- Marketing management
- Supply chain management
Central Washington University offers an online completion option for those pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Students with existing college credits can choose a specialization track and finish their degree at their convenience with CWU’s College of Business Online.
Students can choose from part-time or full-time course loads to fit their schedule. Core Business Administration coursework covers concepts in business writing, marketing, management, public speaking, and more.
The HR Management online degree concentration offers course topics such as:
- Training and development
- Organizational staffing
- Employee relations
- Compensation policy and administration
- Economics of labor
Finish your bachelor’s degree online with Central Washington University. The school’s College of Business Online offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management for students with existing college credit.
The curriculum is offered in both full-time and part-time formats. Students in this online Marketing degree program learn about topics in consumer behavior, market research, and marketing problems and policy. Core Business Administration coursework provides knowledge and skills in a variety of business areas, including financial management, supply chain management, public speaking, and business writing.
The Marketing Management concentration offers electives in areas such as:
- International marketing
- Sports marketing
- Digital marketing
Central Washington University offers several online completion options for students with a start on their college career. The school’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offers an optional concentration in Supply Chain Management to interested students.
Principles learned in this program can be applied to a variety of positions from managing operations in a local distribution center to leading business development for an international company. Students gain core business skills while learning about supply, production, and distribution chains. Graduates will be prepared to solve problems and make decisions using concepts from accounting, economics, analytical skills, and research methods.
Elective courses such as the following allow students to customize their degree to their interests and objectives:
- Lean/Six Sigma processes
- Enterprise purchasing and materials management systems
- Global trade and supply chain management
- Enterprise sales and distribution systems
The online Sport and Athletic Administration master’s degree program focuses on the knowledge needed to start a career in sports management. Fully online, you will move through this program with a cohort of your peers. You will also have the opportunity to gain job-ready skills through participation in a quarter-based cooperating experience.
This online sports management master’s program offers a wide range of career possibilities. Work in the private athletic marketplace or begin a career in recreation management for a local community. Gain the credentials to work in education, in secondary and higher education. Narrow your focus by choosing a pathway in Sport Administration or Athletic Administration.
Computer Science & IT
Central Washington University offers an online bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management. The program combines technical skills with knowledge in leadership and supervision.
The IT management degree online provides instruction in financial analysis, project management, sustainable decision making, and more. Students have the opportunity to participate in internship experiences for real-world application of their studies.
Students will choose one of the following specializations:
- Administrative Management
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Project Management
- Data Driven Innovation for IT Managers
Students pursuing the online bachelor’s in Information Technology and Administrative Management from Central Washington University can choose to specialize in Administrative Management. Courses within this major lead students to become skilled problem solvers and innovators in the workplace.
The curriculum of this online IT management degree combines technical skills with knowledge in leadership and management. Students learn various IT programs and processes along with skills in business communication, financial management, ethics, and customer relationship management. Graduates can pursue a career in any number of fields including agriculture, construction, finance, retail, government, manufacturing, and nonprofit.
Courses teach Information Technology topics such as:
- Database management
- Web development
- Computer networking
- Computer applications
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
Students can choose a specialization in Cybersecurity with the online bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management. The program from Central Washington University prepares professionals to guard against and respond to attacks on an organization’s information assets.
The IT management degree online combines skills in network security with knowledge in management and business topics. Students will become skilled in project management, business communications, financial management, and ethics. Graduates can find employment with organizations across a broad spectrum of industries, such as public utilities, national security, food and water suppliers, financial services, and various companies with intellectual property protection needs.
The online Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree includes studies of:
- Database management
- Web development
- Computer networking
- Computer applications
Data analytics is the primary focus of the Data Driven Innovation for IT Managers concentration available from Central Washington University. This concentration is a part of the bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management program.
This specialization covers skills relevant to today’s business world including data retrieval, mining, analysis, and reporting. Graduates will be skilled at innovation and problem solving to adapt to changing needs in the workplace. Skilled data analysts can use data to identify patterns and draw conclusions, leading to increased success and profitability for their organization.
The IT Management degree online combines technological skills with required business knowledge, including:
- Financial management
- Web development
- Business ethics
- Computer applications
- Customer relationship management
- Computer networking
Central Washington University offers an online bachelor’s in Information Technology and Administrative Management with multiple concentrations. The Information Technology concentration provides classes specific to the management of IT projects and departments.
Applicants to the IT Management degree online should have an existing computer-related associate’s degree. Students will gain business management skills in business communications, finances, ethics, and customer relationships. Graduates will be well equipped to choose effective hardware and software solutions, clearly communicate technical information to various stakeholders, successfully lead teams, and stay on top of technological changes and emerging trends.
Technical skills gained from this degree program include:
- Database management
- Wireless communications
- Web development
- Server management
- Computer applications
- Workstation administration
Central Washington University offers an online bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management focusing on Project Management. Skills and techniques in effective Project Management can be applied to nearly any industry and organization. This bachelor’s degree provides an in-depth understanding of managing projects through every stage of the process.
The IT Project Management degree online discusses budgets, schedules, resources, project risk, and reporting performance. Technological skills are combined with courses in business soft skills such as communications, financial management, ethics, professional selling, and customer relationship management. Graduates can pursue positions in a wide range of sectors, from construction to non-profits to tech start-ups.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Database management
- Web development
- Computer networking
- Computer applications
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
The master’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management is a unique program combining essential business management skills with applied IT management abilities. Professionals can pursue this online IT Management degree to advance and increase their career options.
Courses cover a wide range of management topics including communications, supervision, budget planning, and ethics. The Administrative Management specialization focuses on skills in organizational development, innovation and entrepreneurial growth, customer relationship management, and social informatics. Students take part in a master’s thesis, project study, or examination before graduation.
The core curriculum includes the following subjects:
- Global managerial communications
- Global leadership and supervision
- Global project management
- Research and statistical analysis of data
- Financial analysis in IT and administrative management
- Global administrative management policy
The master’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management from Central Washington University offers an optional specialization in Cybersecurity Management. This online Cybersecurity degree is available through the school’s FlexIT Pro performance-based graduate program.
With FlexIT Pro, students can progress rapidly through familiar subjects and move at their own pace through new material, whether part-time or accelerated. Cybersecurity Management students will focus on topics such as strategic IT security, risk management, and operations and physical security. Core classes within this IT Management degree online cover global managerial communications, leadership, project management, and administrative management policies.
Central Washington University offers multiple concentrations within its online master’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management. The Information Technology concentration provides in-depth knowledge necessary for overseeing IT departments and projects.
This IT Management master’s degree online is offered through the school’s FlexIT Pro program. FlexIT Pro is a competency-based model that allows students to progress rapidly through familiar topics and take more time on new material. Students can choose to complete courses on either a part-time or accelerated pace.
Topics covered as a part of this specialization include:
- Sustainable IT
- Strategic IT security
- Enterprise analytics
- Strategic management for IT
The master’s degree in Information Technology and Administrative Management combines technical skills with administrative management skills. The specialization in Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers teaches students how to extract meaning from raw data to increase knowledge and improve their organization’s operations and profitability.
Graduates can find career opportunities in industries including retail, travel, technology, biotechnology, and government. The online data science master’s degree includes studies of enterprise analytics, data mining, and reporting data and analytics. Students will take part in a master’s thesis, project study, or examination before graduation.
Core topics in this degree program include:
- Research and statistical analysis of data
- Financial analysis in IT and administrative management
- Global leadership and supervision
- Managerial communications
- Project management
Education
The online Curriculum and Instruction master’s degree is for classroom teachers intending to advance their careers or assume positions of leadership within their schools. Key components of the program are student choice, allowing students to design their programs, and flexibility.
Current teachers can choose to focus on an area of emphasis including but not limited to:
- Accessibility studies
- Bilingual education
- STEM leadership
- Library media
- Family and consumer science
- Or design a curriculum to match your goals.
Central Washington University offers an online Master of Education in Higher Education. This online master’s in higher education is for those seeking a career in educational administrative positions in higher education, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, national government organizations, or in the social sector.
Coursework provides a strong grounding in leadership, management, and organizational development. The curriculum emphasizes theory, research methods, and data analysis, as well as a solid foundation in organizational leadership as it pertains to higher education. The program can be personalized to meet your needs through a combination of electives and practical internship experiences.
The online Master of Education in School Administration prepares teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to begin a career in administration. As part of this degree, learn how to create a unified system for managing human resources, develop long-range plans, set policies and goals, and execute the policies developed by the district.
Courses include, but are not limited to studies in:
- Diversity
- School personnel
- Finance
- School supervision
- School law
The online Master of Science in Health and Physical Education from Central Washington University allows coaches and teachers to expand their knowledge of instruction methods. Students learn at their own pace through weekly modules. Individuals must possess an undergraduate degree in education to enter this program.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Curriculum and assessment in HPE
- Systemic analysis of teaching physical education
- Technological applications and grant writing in HPE
This online program educates individuals who wish to have careers as master physical education teachers, head coaches, high school athletic directors, collegiate-level assistant coaches, and more. The online master’s degree program in health and physical education emphasizes analytical skills, critical thinking, and applying theory to practice. Graduates will be well prepared to embark on advanced careers in health and physical education.
The online Family and Consumer Sciences degree offers students two tracks: a teaching certification track and another non-licensure track for educators and professionals seeking career advancement. Gain the knowledge to teach students and families in your schools and community about nutrition, finance, human development, and other vital consumer issues.
Develop your skill sets in:
- Foundations in home economics
- Tools for engaging students
- Applicable research strategies
This program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA); regionally accredited schools working in partnership to provide students with online opportunities. Students apply at their school of choice.
Healthcare
Take your education to the next level with this online public health bachelor’s degree. Courses focus on preventing disease, addressing inequities, and developing policies and programs that help communities achieve optimal health and well-being. Faculty, committed to public health and public health research, ensure graduates are able to educate and empower the next generation of public health leaders, protecting, promoting, and preserving health. Coursework allows students to demonstrate content knowledge, practice skills, and build relationships while completing internships and other practical experiences.
All students complete a capstone and cumulative experience. If you are a public health major, you will select one of these areas of specialization:
- Population Health
- Pre-Nursing
Advance your career with this occupational health and safety master’s degree online. Designed for a working Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional, this program recognizes the time constraints involved in your current career. Enjoy the flexibility of online learning while holding down a job as you learn executive-level skills and knowledge to administer and assess EHS programs.
Courses utilize modern instructional tools to engage students in online discussions, complete real-world projects, and perform research that is applicable in their current workplaces. Move through the program as part of a cohort which supplies a feeling of support and collaborative relationships that can last a lifetime even though you are studying at a distance.
Graduates are eligible to apply with BCSP, a leader in credentialing for safety, health, and environmental practitioners, for GSP designation. The GSP meets the credential requirements for the Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®), ensuring holders have demonstrated accomplishment and commitment to professional development, and allowing these holders to waive the Associate Safety Practitioner® (ASP®) certification exam.
Math & Science
The online Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Central Washington University will prepare you for a variety of administrative and management positions in the aviation field. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in liberal arts education while providing highly-technical training. Core coursework includes aviation law, business math applications, aviation safety, and aviation security.
The program offers two specialization options:
- Aviation Management
- Aviation Maintenance Management
These specialization options allow you to further customize your coursework to meet your career goals.
Psychology & Human Services
Central Washington University’s online bachelor’s degree in Psychology gives students a basic understanding of the principles of Psychology for use in various fields. Students will examine the perspectives, content, and methods of science throughout the curriculum as related to Psychology. Class topics include research methods, statistics, multicultural issues, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. This bachelor’s in Psychology online is designed for students who are pursuing careers where a background of psychological studies could be useful.
Graduates can use their knowledge of Psychology in various fields including:
- Social work
- Family studies
- Business
- Forensics
- Primate behavior
The online Sociology degree from Central Washington University teaches students the tools used by sociologists to better understand society. Core classes include discussions on social theory, methods of social research, data analysis, and the principles of sociology. Students will choose additional classes from the categories of deviance, law, and social control; inequality and social change; and social structure and institutions.
Central Washington University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Social Sciences. This online sociology program is designed to provide broader options in course selection, allowing you to tailor the curriculum to your individual interests and professional and academic goals. Graduates of this program are equipped to find employment in a variety of occupations and to pursue advanced studies in psychology, sociology, social work, and political science.
This flexible online sociology degree program can be pursued anywhere at any time. This allows students to continue meeting personal and professional obligations while earning their degree.
The Social Services major offered by Central Washington University is designed for students who want to work in the human services industry. Coursework gives students an introduction to critical issues within the Social Services field. In-person fieldwork allows students to practice at agencies within their own community.
Students will learn about social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and respect for diversity. Graduates of this online Human Services degree can expect to work in nonprofit and governmental organizations and agencies to help people in need.
Social Services encompasses a wide range of organizations such as:
- Job placement and vocational services
- Food banks and food delivery programs
- Senior housing facilities
- Homeless shelters and transitional housing
- Abuse prevention programs and women’s shelters
- Prisoner rehabilitation programs
- Social programs for children, teens, and seniors
- Foster care and adoption agencies