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Masters programs can accept year round admissions
Masters in Management & Information Systems
The Master of Science in Management and Information Systems (MIS) is a joint program offered by the business division and the computer science division. For more information about applying for admission to the program or to discuss your prior experience in management and/or information systems, please contact Dr. Hamid Bahari-Kashani, chair of the business division at 503-838-8354 or Dr. John Marsaglia, computer science division at 503-838-8991.
Master of Arts in History
The Master of Arts in History at WOU is designed for teachers seeking to strengthen their history content, for students planning their professional careers with a background in history, for individuals seeking career advancement or personal enrichment, and for students preparing for doctoral programs. Details about the program.
Students can enter the MA in History program during any academic term. For more information, email Dr. Max Geier, head of the Department of History or call at 503-838-8369.
The Masters degree in Criminal Justice (completely on-line) and the Master of Music in Contemporary Music are also available.
Please see Graduate Studies office for the application process for all WOU graduate programs.
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| OHSU - BS in Nursing program at WOU |
Oregon Health & Science University's School of Nursing and Western have partnered on a BS degree with a major in nursing at WOU. For details.
OHSU faculty teach the clinical coursework and WOU faculty teach the pre-nursing coursework, general education courses, and Jr/Sr-level elective coursework. The BS degree is awarded by OHSU.
Admission into the WOU pre-nursing program is handled through the undergraduate admissions office. The pre-nursing program is offered by the Natural Science and Mathematics Division.
Admission to baccalaureate nursing programs is very competitive; students work with WOU pre-nursing advisors to personalize their pre-nursing curriculum to best prepare for admission to OHSU or other baccalaureate nursing programs across the nation.
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to over 200 faculty and staff housed in 7 divisions. The college offers 34 majors, over 50 minors, and select graduate programs. Approximately three-fourths of the university’s graduates complete a major within the college.
The mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is to provide the central learning experience for all undergraduate students at Western Oregon University. The faculty are committed to engaging students in academic discovery and intellectual growth via the core curriculum, undergraduate major and minor curricula, and mastery in select graduate programs. The College is a participant in the Association of American Colleges and Universities' Liberal Education & America's Promise (LEAP) initiative on general education for students.
Our Goals are to:
- Engage students in scholarly pursuits that benefit their preparation for life-long learning and societal engagement.
- Provide an environment where students may develop disciplinary competencies necessary for their chosen career fields.
- Provide opportunities for faculty-student mentoring and out-of-classroom learning opportunities.
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WOU's 2012 outstanding graduating male and female seniors
The spring President's Club dinner set the stage for the university to thank the many friends and benefactors who have provided financial support to students through scholarship and program donations. Two outstanding June 2012 graduates, Paige O’Rourke and Robert Alexander, spoke to the audience about their experiences at WOU and the opportunities they pursued while at WOU. Ms. O’Rourke, an English major with a minor in writing, is the 2012 Julia McCulloch Smith Award recipient; the award is given to the outstanding graduating senior woman. Mr. Alexander, a political science major with a sports management minor, is the 2012 Delmer Dewey Award recipient; the award is given to the outstanding graduating senior man. Photo (l-r): Robert Alexander and Paige O’Rourke.
Photo (l-r): Robert Alexander and Paige O'Rourke.
Graduating senior receives Fulbright Fellowship
Wendy Bryant, a senior social science – Spanish double major in the WOU Honors Program will be spending next year on a Fulbright teaching fellowship in Cantabria, Spain. Fulbright awards are highly competitive and are issued by the United States Department of State for outstanding American college graduates to pursue teaching and research in foreign countries. Ms. Bryant is completing her honors thesis: "Sharing Stories: Insights on the Holistic Experiences of Latino English Language Learners." Her parents are Wally and Melinda Bryant, of Eugene, Oregon.
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Activity showcases also can be found at divisional and departmental web sites.
The Dean's faculty highlight
Professor publishes on the influence of design on consumers' brand impressions
May 22 , 2012
Dr. Steve Taylor, chair of Western Oregon University’s (WOU) Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and a professor of geology, has been selected as a National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advising Certificate of Merit recipient for faculty advisors. Taylor will be honored and presented with this award during the Association’s annual conference this fall in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Taylor teaches courses in the university's geology curriculum and is actively engaged in research on the hydro geology of watersheds. He is the immediate past chair of the State of Oregon Board of Geologist Examiners.
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