About LAS
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to over 200 faculty and staff housed in 7 divisions. The college offers 33 majors, over 50 minors, and select graduate programs. Approximately three-fourths of the university’s graduates complete a major within the college.
| Masters programs begin second year |
Both 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, chair of the 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.
The Master of Arts in History can be completed within a single academic year (including summer) or through the course of four summers.
For more information, contact Dr. Kim Jensen, Chair, Department of History 503-838-8318.
The Masters degree in Criminal Justice and Master of Music in Contemporary Music are also available. Please see Graduate Studies office for 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 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.
Wind Ensemble performs for Oregon Music Educators Association
The WOU Wind Ensemble, under direction of Dr. Ike Nail, assistant professor of music, were invited guests to perform at the 2010 Oregon Music Educators Association Conference in Eugene. The 45-member ensemble performed several outstanding wind ensemble works including "Centennial Fanfare" by WOU's resident professor of composition, Dr. Kevin Walczyk. The OMEA has a membership of approximately 900 members dedicated to music education in Oregon. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by audition, only, and includes WOU music majors and talented students pursuing other majors but who wish to continue their involvement in challenging music performance.
Communication studies students help out local charity
Students in Dr. Molly Mayhead’s event planning class applied the theory learned in class to a good cause—they handled all the event planning, promotion and operation of the Monmouth-Independence Community Foundation’s (MICF) annual curiosity auction and benefit gala. Eola Hills Wine Cellars hosted the event, which included a silent auction, live music, white elephant gift auction and endless hors d’oeuvres. The students’ efforts paid off—the event drew a standing-room only crowd and raised the highest amount of proceeds in MICF history. Proceeds support classroom enrichment in the Central School District and fund scholarships for Central High School graduates. Dr. Mayhead, professor of communication studies, has her COM 410 students select a local charitable organization to aid in a fundraising event. Prior events supported by professor Mayhead’s classes include two golf tournaments for the Victim/Offender Reconciliation Program of Dallas; a dance for the Boys & Girls Club of Albany; a reception and silent auction for The Ron Wilson Center; and planning the annual conference for the Northwest Communication Association. (Photo caption. Front row (l-r): Rebekah Wentz, Hannah Thoman, Tony Rubio, Sam Kirby, Shayla Corder.
Back row: Diane Huddleston, Justin McGowan, Zac DePaoli, Hailey Ediger, Sarah Sedegui, Stephanie Lincicome, Devon Bouvier, Dr. Mayhead, Tashia Pettyjohn, Cec Koontz (MICF board member).
Saitama University faculty visit WOU
The College hosted professors Motohiro Kozawa, Shuichi Ohashi and Reiko Ebisuta from the Faculty of Education of Saitama University (Japan) for a week of art exhibits, workshops and musical performances. Professors Kozawa and Ohashi were guests of Professor Kim Hoffman, head of the art department and professor Ebisuta was the guest of Dr. Diane Baxter, head of the music department. The visit was part of the on-going international exchange between Saitama and WOU. Professor Kozawa has previously been a visiting scholar at WOU and professor Hoffman has previously visited Saitama University; Hoffman and Paul LaJeunesse, adjunct assistant professor of art, will be lecturing at Saitama in early 2010. WOU and Saitama University have had an active academic exchange since 1990. (Photo [l-r]: professors Motohiro Kozawa, Reiko Ebisuta, Diane Baxter, Shuichi Ohashi, Kim Hoffman, dean Stephen Scheck.)
Additional activity showcases can be found at divisional and departmental web sites.
The Dean's faculty highlight
Professor publishes on memory enhancement in the elderly
January 12, 2010
Dr. Robert Winningham, associate professor and chair of psychology, has had his latest book, “Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory Ability in Older Adulthood” released by Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. The book is written to provide practical, scientifically-based advice on how to maintain and enhance memory. Dr. Winningham is widely published in the field of memory and cognition in the elderly; he frequently speaks on the topic and provides workshops across the nation on manintaining memory.
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