1903
Kalamazoo, MI

School Details

Western Michigan University is a four-year public research university that is located on a suburban campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. WMU was founded in 1903. WMU works to reflect a globally engaged, dynamic university that combines the resources of a national research university with the personal attention and support that are typically found at a small college. This gives students an advantage in graduate school, the workplace, and life. WMU is a research university that is learner-centered and builds intellectual inquiry and discovery into its academic programs in a manner that fosters knowledge and innovation and turns wisdom into action. WMU provides leadership in teaching, learning, research, and service, and has a commitment to enhancing the future of those living around the world.

Students at Western Michigan University can choose a comprehensive range of degrees and certificates. Western Michigan University integrates distance education coursework and programs, adding greater flexibility and convenience for students. The goal of WMU online degrees is to provide courses of high academic quality in a convenient and flexible format. Students taking courses online continue to have access to student resources offered on campus.

Accreditation & Licensing

Western Michigan University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in University Studies Bachelor of Science in University Studies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Services / Family & Consumer Sciences Education Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership / K-12 Leadership Doctor of Philosophy in Evaluation, Measurement & Research Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Graduate Certificate in Adapted Physical Education & Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports Graduate Certificate in Educational & Instructional Technology Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language Graduate Certificate in Evaluation Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports Master of Arts in Educational & Instructional Technology Master of Arts in Evaluation, Measurement, & Research Master of Arts in Literacy Studies Master of Arts in Physical Education / Adapted Master of Arts in Special Education Master of Arts in Sports Coaching Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Master of Arts in Workforce Education & Development

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health Master of Arts in Spirituality, Culture & Health Master of Arts in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing / Addiction Master of Science in Nursing / Gerontology Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Services / Child & Family Services Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Religion & Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion Master of Arts in Comparative Religion