Central Washington University’s mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni serve as an intellectual resource to assist central Washington, the state, and the region in solving human and environmental problems.\r\n\r\nQualified faculty and staff create a community that encourages and supports the emotional, personal, and professional growth of students from a variety of backgrounds. The university works with community colleges to establish centers throughout the state and employs technology to extend the reach of its educational programs.\r\n\r\nThe university community values teaching as the vehicle to inspire intellectual depth and breadth, to encourage lifelong learning, and to enhance the opportunities of its students. The faculty develop and strengthen bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities; in teacher education; in business; in the social services; and in technological specializations. A strong liberal arts foundation; applied emphases; opportunities for undergraduate research, creative expression, and international study; and close working relationships between students and faculty are hallmarks of the undergraduate experience. Graduate programs develop partnerships between faculty and students to extend scholarship to important areas of research and practice.
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Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Acting
Bachelor's in Actuarial Science
Bachelor's in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Bachelor's in Anthropology
Bachelor's in Anthropology, Other
Bachelor's in Art Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Asian Studies/Civilization
Bachelor's in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Bachelor's in Biology Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Bachelor's in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Bachelor's in Chemistry Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Chinese Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Corrections
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Bachelor's in Dietetics/Dietitian
Bachelor's in Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Drawing
Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Economics, General
Bachelor's in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Environmental Science
Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising
Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Bachelor's in Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Geography
Bachelor's in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Graphic Design
Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Bachelor's in Health Teacher Education
Bachelor's in History Teacher Education
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Human Services, General
Bachelor's in Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Bachelor's in Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Industrial Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Japanese Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Jazz/Jazz Studies
Bachelor's in Journalism
Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's in Legal Studies, General
Bachelor's in Mathematics Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Metal and Jewelry Arts
Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Music Management
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Music Theory and Composition
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Natural Sciences
Bachelor's in Nutrition Sciences
Bachelor's in Office Management and Supervision
Bachelor's in Painting
Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Bachelor's in Philosophy
Bachelor's in Photography
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Physics, General
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Public Health Education and Promotion
Bachelor's in Public Health, Other
Bachelor's in Public Policy Analysis, General
Bachelor's in Public Relations/Image Management
Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor's in Russian Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Sculpture
Bachelor's in Social Science Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Social Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Spanish Language Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's in Stringed Instruments
Bachelor's in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Bachelor's in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Bachelor's in Voice and Opera
Master's Degrees
Master's in Accounting
Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Master's in Chemistry, General
Master's in Conducting
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Master's in Engineering Technology, General
Master's in English Language and Literature, General
Master's in Experimental Psychology
Master's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Master's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Master's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Master's in Geology/Earth Science, General
Master's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Master's in History, General
Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Master's in Mathematics Teacher Education
Master's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Master's in Music Pedagogy
Master's in Music Performance, General
Master's in Music Teacher Education
Master's in Music Theory and Composition
Master's in Natural Resources Management and Policy
Master's in Nutrition Sciences
Master's in Painting
Master's in School Psychology
Master's in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Master's in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services