Academics

Academics at Western

Western’s many academic departments, centers, and support services are ready to answer any questions you might have about their programs. The university strives to be a place where each student can fulfill the academic potential inside of them; how can we help you reach your goals?

Departments and Academic Programs

Department Collegesort descending
Marine Science Program
Canadian-American Studies
East Asian Studies
Management Department College of Business and Economics
Economics Department College of Business and Economics
MBA College of Business and Economics
Accounting Department College of Business and Economics
MPAcc College of Business and Economics
Decision Sciences College of Business and Economics
Finance and Marketing College of Business and Economics
American Cultural Studies Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Linguistics College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Modern and Classical Languages College of Humanities and Social Sciences
English Department College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Journalism College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Philosophy College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Anthropology College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Physical Education Health and Recreation College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Behavioral Neuroscience College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Political Science College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Community Health (PEHR) College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology College of Humanities and Social Sciences
History College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Communication Department College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Liberal Studies College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dance Department College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Design Department College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Music College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Art Department College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Theatre Arts College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Environmental Science Huxley College of the Environment
Environmental Studies Huxley College of the Environment
Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center College of Sciences and Technology
Mathematics College of Sciences and Technology
Engineering Technology College of Sciences and Technology
Physics/Astronomy College of Sciences and Technology
Geology College of Sciences and Technology
Biology Department College of Sciences and Technology
Chemistry College of Sciences and Technology
SMATE (Science, Math and Technology Education) College of Sciences and Technology
Computer Science College of Sciences and Technology
Elementary Education Woodring College of Education
Secondary Education Woodring College of Education
Special Education Woodring College of Education
Educational Leadership Woodring College of Education
Human Services and Rehabilitation Woodring College of Education

Colleges
College of Business and Economics
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Sciences and Technology
Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate School
Huxley College of the Environment
Woodring College of Education

Continuing/Distance Education

Anytime. Any place. At your pace. Programs, workshops, and courses offered evenings, weekends, online, summer and at off-campus locations. For more information visit Extended Education.

Key Academic Information

Enhancement Programs

Asia University America Program
Bands
Compass 2 Campus
First-Year Interest Groups
First-Year Programs
Focus in Marine Science (FIMSUP)
Honors Program
Intensive English Program
International Programs and Exchanges
Internet Studies Center
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