1906
Bowling Green, KY

School Details

Western Kentucky University is a public university that is located on a 200-acre suburban campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Western Kentucky University was established in 1906 by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, although its roots go back a quarter-century earlier. WKU was originally established as one of the state’s two original teacher training institutes, also known as normal schools. The original name of WKU was the Western Kentucky State Normal School. Western Kentucky’s mission “prepares students to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society” and the institution focuses on “research, service, and lifelong learning opportunities.”

Today, WKUl offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, as well as associate degrees and certificate programs from the following colleges:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • Gordon Ford College of Business
  • Ogden College of Science and Engineering
  • Potter College of Arts and Letters
  • College of Health and Human Services

In addition to on-campus coursework, Western Kentucky University has an online program that gives students the option of taking individual courses or earning their degree entirely online. WKU online degree program offers 1,000 web courses each year, and over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs can be earned entirely online. Students can complete all of their general education requirements online.

Accreditation & Licensing

Western Kentucky University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Western Kentucky University is located in Kentucky

Kentucky at a Glance:

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Frankfort
4,509,394
40,408 sq mi
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$9,800.00

Top Incentives in Kentucky:

Top Career Pathways in Kentucky:

Healthcare Management
  • Entry Level: Clinic Manager ($58,000)
  • Mid Level: Healthcare Administrator ($85,000)
  • Senior Level: Hospital Director ($140,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Healthcare Administration
  • Certifications: ACHE, CMPE
Logistics Management
  • Entry Level: Logistics Coordinator ($55,000)
  • Mid Level: Supply Chain Manager ($90,000)
  • Senior Level: Operations Director ($145,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Supply Chain Management
  • Certifications: APICS, CSCP, PMP
Manufacturing Management
  • Entry Level: Production Supervisor ($60,000)
  • Mid Level: Plant Manager ($95,000)
  • Senior Level: Manufacturing Director ($150,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Engineering Management
  • Certifications: Six Sigma, PMP
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Online Programs offered by Western Kentucky University

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate Certificate in Gender & Women's Studies
Master of Arts in History

Business

Bachelor of Science in Management / Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Certificate in Organizational Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Business Core Competencies
Graduate Certificate in Business Sustainability
Graduate Certificate in Communicating in Organizations
Graduate Certificate in Facility & Event Management
Graduate Certificate in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Recreation & Sports Administration

Computer Science & IT

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology
Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Analytics
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Services
Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement
Gifted & Talented Graduate Teaching Endorsement
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
Graduate Certificate in Career Services
Graduate Certificate in College & Career Readiness
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate in International Student Services
Master of Arts in Education in Gifted Education & Talent Development
Master of Arts in Education in Literacy Education
Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leaders / Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leaders / Middle Grades Education
Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leaders / Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Master of Science in Instructional Design
Master of Science in Libraries, Informatics & Technology in Education

Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management
Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
Master of Science in Engineering Management

Healthcare

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration / LTCA Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Certificate in Long Term Care Administration
Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health
Executive Master of Health Administration
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Worksite Health Promotion
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health & Safety
Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
Graduate Certificate in Health Education
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Communications Disorders / Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science in Environmental & Occupational Health Science
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Speech Language Pathology (Bridge Program)

Math & Science

Graduate Certificate in Biology
Master of Science in Biology

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Certificate in Family Home Visiting
Master of Arts in Social Responsibility & Sustainable Communities
Master of Science in Child & Family Studies
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work / Advanced Standing

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