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WCU offers swim classes for adults and kids along with aqua fitness to maintain a healthy lifestyle. All swim programs are led by instructor Michael Creason, a retired assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at WCU.
Dulcimer U provides an unforgettable educational experience with its first-class instructional staff, unbeatable skill-building programs, and vigorous classes that focus on music theory, techniques, and history. Various classes and conferences are held throughout the year.
These basic conversational language classes require no previous training and will
give you basic communication skills in several foreign languages. Courses rotate through
languages such as French, Spanish, German, Japanese and more.
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Western Carolina is a partner with the Center for Legal Studies which offers online certificate programs in legal topics such as Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consultant. Study online on your schedule and pursue a certification that makes an impact in the lives of others.
Available on campus at Western Carolina University, the Testing Center provides on-site
testing for CLEP, MA, DSST, PRAXIS, GRE and more. Testing schedules change throughout
the year, check back often for the most up-to-date schedule.
In cooperation with Ed2Go, a national provider of online instruction, these online courses are offered on a monthly basis and cover a wide variety of skills and board interests.
The Online Professional Certificates in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health are a collaboration between Educational Fitness Solutions, Western Carolina University, industry experts, instructors, internship affiliates, board members, and national organizations.
Discover your creativity and explore the world of fine art. Open to both kids and adults these community classes work closely with the Bardo Art Center, WCU's ARTS and Cultural Events as well as some of the rotating exhibitions. No previous experience or skill is needed!
This annual conference seeks to drive interest in and knowledge of propagating and preserving native southeastern plant species in the landscape of the Western North Carolina area and specific to Cullowhee. Both professionals and knowledge seekers are welcomed!
Sharpen your skills, build new ones, and make yourself a stronger, more marketable individual in your profession. Our Professional Development classes cover a variety of subjects with opportunities for anyone to grow.
WCU is home to top-ranked programs in fields ranging from nursing to education to engineering. We build online learning communities that bring accomplished students together with professors dedicated to their success.
From art to science, robotics to theater, swimming lessons and outdoor skills we have year-round programs and camps for kids of all ages.