A varied academic program is offered by the university’s five colleges. Through the Graduate School, the university offers graduate degree programs in numerous major areas leading to the master of accountancy, master of arts, master of arts in education, master of arts in teaching, master of business administration, master of health sciences, master of physical therapy, master of project management, master of public affairs, master of school administration, master of science, master of science in nursing, the education specialist in educational leadership, and the doctor of education. The programs leading to these degrees are listed in the Graduate School section of this catalog, and complete information about them is available in the Graduate Catalog of The Record.
The four undergraduate colleges of the university offer programs leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in business administration, bachelor of science in education, and bachelor of science in nursing.
The College of Applied Sciences. Bachelor of science with majors in athletic training, clinical laboratory sciences, construction management, criminal justice, electrical and computer engineering technology, emergency management, emergency medical care, engineering technology, environmental health, health information management, hospitality and tourism, interior design, manufacturing engineering technology, nutrition and dietetics, telecommunications engineering technology and bachelor of science in nursing.
The College of Arts and Sciences. Bachelor of arts with majors in anthropology, art, chemistry, English, German, history, music, philosophy, political science, social sciences, sociology, Spanish, speech and theatre arts, and special studies.
Bachelor of fine arts with majors in art and in theatre.
Bachelor of music is a professional degree that will focus on music performance and commercial and electronic music as concentration areas.
Bachelor of science with majors in anthropology, biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, geology, history, mathematics, natural resources management, political science, social sciences, social work, sociology, and special studies.
The College of Business. Bachelor of science in business administration with majors in accounting, business administration and law, computer information systems, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and Bachelor of Science with a major in international business.
The College of Education and Allied Professions. Bachelor of science in education with majors in communication disorders, elementary education, general special education, middle grades education, and physical education.
In collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of science in education with majors in art, comprehensive science, English, French, German, mathematics, music, social sciences, and Spanish.
Bachelor of Science with majors in birth-kindergarten, parks and recreation management, psychology, recreational therapy, and sport management.
The Honors College. Western Carolina University has the only residential honors college of its kind in North Carolina. The Honors College is a community of high-achieving students who participate in honors courses, special research with faculty, and social activities (planned by a student board). Open to all majors at WCU, the college accepts qualified new students (freshmen or transfers) and students already enrolled at Western. Accepted students are invited to live in one of the two honors residences. Completion of honors work leads to a special diploma from the Honors College. Please see page 76.
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