Western Locations on the Peninsulas
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Degree Programs Offered on the Peninsulas
Western Washington University brings dedicated programs directly to the Puget Sound and Central Salish Sea regions. We want you to be able to learn where you live, so we’ve specially designed education, business, sustainability, and cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs that are tailored for students in your region, students transferring from community colleges, and students looking to learn online.
Bremerton, WA
Bremerton is a hub for education degrees in Washington state: you can earn a bachelor’s degree, complete endorsements, achieve P-3 teacher certification, or study educational leadership.
- Educational Administration, M.Ed.
- Educational Administration, Residency Principal Certification
- Education for Inclusive Environments, B.A.E, Teacher Certification & Dual Endorsements in Special and Elementary Education
- Education, B.A.E., Teacher Certification with P-3 teacher certification, Endorsement
- Early Childhood Education, B.A.E., Early Childhood Education, non-cert
- Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Elementary Education (non-degree)
- Elementary Education Endorsement
- Special Education Endorsement
- Human Services, B.A., (Distance Learning Program)
- Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Poulsbo, WA
From our Poulsbo location, pursue a bachelor’s degree in business, environmental studies, or cybersecurity to establish leading-edge skills. You can also design a unique multidisciplinary studies major to amplify your academic interests.
Port Angeles, WA
WWU at Port Angeles proudly offers a variety of environmental degrees, from geographic information science to environmental policy to a personalized multidisciplinary program.
Multidisciplinary Studies Majors
The multidisciplinary studies major, available in Poulsbo and at WWU’s main Bellingham campus, provides a flexible academic focus. You can create an individual plan of study that draws from resources across multiple departments.
Sample areas of study include:
Business, Leadership and Education, Entrepreneurship, Culture and Communication, Climate, Energy and Environment.
Cybersecurity Program
WWU’s cybersecurity bachelor’s degree offers a solid foundation in security principles and computing that equips you with applicable career skills in this rapidly expanding field. Our unique 2+2 program allows you to study for 2 years with one of our 8 partner community colleges, then transfer to WWU’s Poulsbo or Bellingham campus.
Cybersecurity careers include
Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Defense Analyst, Systems Security Analyst, Secure Software Assessor, Cyber Security Developer.
Online Courses -WesternOnline
WesternOnline delivers a variety of convenient, versatile options in online learning, from interactive term-based courses alongside WWU’s in-person students to self-paced courses that you can complete in 10–12 weeks.
Speak to an Admissions Advisor
Planning for your degree program and career can spark valuable questions - and we want to help answer them! Our team of advisors serve every Western Washington University location and are eager to help you determine your path forward at WWU.
Convenient online appointments
Learning more about Western on the Peninsulas and the transfer student application process is straightforward: choose your program of interest below, then let us know what time you’re available to meet! Email us if you’d like to discuss any other programs not listed here.
Anisja Burge, Program Coordinator
Business Administration, Cybersecurity or Multidisciplinary Studies
Dr. Jenise Bauman, Program Coordinator
Business and Sustainability, Environmental Policy & Environmental Science
Financing Your Education
Our flexible payment options, financial aid opportunities, and collaborations with Washington state make a career-shaping education from WWU practical for students of all backgrounds.
Financial Aid
WWU can assist eligible students in meeting their educationally related financial needs through grants, scholarships, and loans. Our financial aid counselors may be able to help you find a combination of these aid programs.
Washington State Tuition Reduction
WWU has received funding from the Washington State Legislature to help reduce tuition rates in certain programs:
- Business Administration
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Policy
- Education with endorsements in Elementary and Special Education
Tuition rates for Cybersecurity and Early Childhood Education programs at Western on the Peninsulas are already aligned with other state-supported degree programs.
Note: The graduate certificate programs for Educational Administrators and the undergraduate online Human Services degree will remain self-supporting as Western continues to work with these programs on reducing tuition costs for students.
Payment Plans Available
You can pay your WWU tuition through a monthly payment plan, a convenient, manageable way to pay your tuition in monthly installments rather than a single lump-sum payment. See important deadlines and details at the Student Business Center Online.
Apply today to a WWU Peninsula program!
Join hundreds of other students dedicated to collaborative learning that is centered in place and focused on thriving.
Guaranteed Transfer Admission
Any transfer student who completes a transferable associate degree at Peninsula College or Olympic College, and meets the eligibility requirements, is guaranteed admission to Western Washington University.
Dive into marine stewardship and preservation in the public aquarium and hands-on learning programs at SEA Discovery Center.
Collaborate with local small businesses to connect with regional resources and gain essential tools and training for entrepreneurial success.
Contact the WWU Peninsulas Campuses
Connect with hundreds of like-minded learners in the Puget Sound and Central Salish Sea regions.
Western Washington University at OC Bremerton
Engineering Building, Suite 116
1600 Chester Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
Directions to OC Bremerton
Western Washington University Center at OC Poulsbo
1000 Olympic College Way NW
Suite 222
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7198
Directions to OC Poulsbo
Western Washington University at Peninsula College
1502 East Lauridsen Blvd.
C-10
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Directions to Peninsula College
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