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English - Film and Media Studies Emphasis

While the Film and Media Studies major provides a solid foundation for further professional development in the fields of filmmaking, curating, or media publishing, it also fosters a broad base of abilities sought by employers in a variety of employment sectors. At Western we encourage students to combine critical writing with hands-on moving image projects because we value the multimedia communication skills that are becoming increasingly important, not only in the job market, but for all informed citizens.

BA

Science Education, Secondary

This program of study includes the following concentration options:

  • Biology Concentration
  • Chemistry Concentration
  • Earth Science Concentration
  • Physics Concentration
  • General Science Concentration
BAE

Linguistics and English — Multilingual Education Concentration

This interdisciplinary major combines the study of language with the study of English literature and of writing studies. The study of linguistics will provide an understanding of social, political, cultural, historical, and economic factors that affect peoples and their languages and will provide students with the tools to apply the findings of linguistic analysis in a broader context.

BA (with Teaching Endorsement Option)

Economics

This Bachelor of Science degree in Economics emphasizes the more analytical, mathematical, and empirical aspects of economics and is particularly appropriate for students interested in technical careers or future academic studies.

BS

Ethnic Studies

Ethnic Studies centers the histories, epistemologies and lived experiences of minoritized peoples and Indigenous nations. A major in Ethnic Studies trains students to understand the social dynamics that govern communities of color, teaches them about diverse histories of resistance and liberation movements, and empowers then to enact social change towards a more just world and the betterment of the lives of BIPOC and minoritized people.

BA

Sociology for Professionals

Sociologists examine topics encompassing a vast array of human behavior: crime and punishment, the formation and dissolution of families, bureaucracy in organizations, conflicts between classes, and global inequalities. Sociology for Professionals is distinctive in its focus on assisting people already in helping professions to advance their career with a degree. These contexts include tailored explorations of areas such as generation, occupation, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family, health, nation, race and ethnicity, and many others.
BA

Linguistics, Literature, and Writing

This interdisciplinary major combines the study of language with the study of English literature and of writing studies. The study of linguistics will provide an understanding of social, political, cultural, historical, and economic factors that affect peoples and their languages and will provide students with the tools to apply the findings of linguistic analysis in a broader context.
BA (with Teaching Endorsement Option)

Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

WGSS provides students with the skills to critically and actively engage with the world around them. Our plan of study equips students to understand, apply, analyze, and critique key concepts and theoretical positions of social justice.
BA

English — Creative Writing Emphasis

This major leads to a baccalaureate degree without teacher certification. To receive a recommendation for teacher certification with an English Language Arts endorsement, students must also complete the teacher certification program offered by the Department of Secondary Education.

BA (with Teaching Endorsement Option)

English — Literature Emphasis

This major leads to a baccalaureate degree without teacher certification. To receive a recommendation for teacher certification with an English Language Arts endorsement, students must also complete the teacher certification program offered by the Department of Secondary Education.

BA (with Teaching Endorsement Option)