Central Washington University offers the following undergraduate degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Students wishing to earn a B.A., B.F.A., B.MUS., or B.S. degree must complete (1) the general education program; (2) a concentration of at least 60 credits which may be satisfied by a specified major, or a specified major and minor, or a specified major and courses in other fields as prescribed by the major department; (3) electives in sufficient quantity to bring the total quarter credits to 180; and (4) other degree requirements as specified. Major fields of study are listed below. Minor concentrations are offered in many fields.
Students wishing to earn a B.A.Ed. degree must complete (1) the general education program; (2) a major in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Special Education and minors, when appropriate; (3) the professional education foundation courses; (4) 180 total quarter credits; and (5) other general degree requirements as listed under the College of Education and Professional Studies section in this catalog. Please note that a major in Early Childhood Education requires a minor in Elementary Education. Other majors may select any university minor; however, students are strongly encouraged to select an endorsable teaching minor.
Major Field Degree Administrative
of Study Designation Unit or Department
Accounting B.S. Accounting
Administrative B.S. Administrative
Management Management and
-Administrative Assistant Business
-Administrative Management Education
-Information Technology
-Retail Management and Technology
Anthropology B.A., B.S. Anthropology and Museum Studies
-Museum Studies
Anthropology B.A. Anthropology and Museum Studies
-Teaching
Art B.F.A. Art
-Graphic Design
-Studio Art
Art B.A. Art
Art Teaching B.A. Art
Asia/Pacific Studies B.A. Interdisciplinary
Biology B.A., B.S. Biological Sciences
-Ecology
-Environmental/Public Health Biology
-General Biology
-Medical Technology
-Microbiology
-Plant Sciences
Biology: Teaching B.S. Biological Sciences
Business B.S. Business
Administration Administration
-Finance
-General Business
-Human Resource Management
-International Business
-Management and Organization
-Marketing Management
-Operations Management/Information Systems
Business Education B.S. Administrative
Management and
Business Education
Chemistry B.A., B.S. Chemistry
-Biochemistry
Chemistry: Teaching B.A. Chemistry
Communication Studies B.A. Communication
Community Health B.S. Physical Education,
-Chemical Dependency, Health Education and
-Community Health Education Leisure Services
Computer Science B.S. Computer Science
-Artificial Intelligence
-Computer Systems
-Information Systems
-Scientific Computing
-Software Design and Applications
Construction B.S. Industrial
Management and Engineering
Technology
Early Childhood B.A.Ed. Teacher Education Programs
Education
Earth Science B.A. Geological Sciences
Economics B.S. Economics
-Managerial Economics
-General Economics
Electronics B.S. Industrial and Engineering
Engineering Technology Technology
-Computing Engineering Technology
-Electronic Systems
Elementary Education B.A.Ed. Education
English B.A. English
English: Teaching B.A. English
Family and Consumer B.A. Family and Consumer
Studies Studies
-Family Studies
-Personalized Studies
Family and Consumer B.A. Family and Consumer
Sciences Sciences
Family & Consumer B.S. Family and Consumer
Sciences Vocational Sciences
Teaching
Fashion B.S. Interdisciplinary
Merchandising
Flight Technology B.S. Industrial and
-Airway Science Engineering
Aircraft Systems Management Technology
Aviation Maintenance Management
-Flight Officer
-Aviation and Airport Management
Food Science and B.S. Family and Consumer
Nutrition Sciences
-Nutrition and Dietetics
-Nutrition Science
-Food Service Management
Foreign Languages B.A. Foreign Languages
-Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Foreign Language B.A. Foreign Languages
Broad Area
-Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Foreign Language: B.A. Foreign Languages
Teaching
-Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Foreign Language: B.A. Foreign Languages
Teaching Broad Area
-Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Geography B.A. Geography and
-General Geography Land Studies
-Land Use Planning
-Environmental and Resource Management
-Physical Geography
-Geographic Information System
-International/Foreign Area Studies
Geography: Teaching B.A. Geography and
Land Studies
Geology B.A., B.S. Geological Science
Gerontology B.S. Psychology
History B.A. History
History: Teaching B.A. History
Broad Area
Individual Studies B.A., B.S., Associate Vice President for Academic
B.MUS. Affairs
Industrial Education B.S. Industrial and
Engineering
Technology
Industrial Education B.S. Industrial and
Broad Area Teaching Engineering
Technology
Industrial Technology B.S. Industrial and
Engineering
Technology
Journalism B.A. Communication
-Print Journalism
-Broadcast Journalism
-Online Media
Language Arts B.A. English
-Teaching Elementary
-Teaching Middle Level
Law and Justice B.A. Law and Justice
-Law Enforcement
-Prelaw/Paralegal
-Corrections
Marketing Education B.S. Administrative
Management and
Business Education
Mathematics B.A., B.S. Mathematics
-Actuarial Science
Mathematics: Teaching B.A. Mathematics
Secondary
Mechanical B.S. Industrial and
Engineering Engineering
Technology Technology
-Manufacturing Technology
-Mechanical Technology
Music B.A. Music
Keyboard or Guitar B.MUS. Music
Performance
Theory-Composition B.MUS. Music
Percussion B.MUS. Music
Performance
String Performance B.MUS. Music
Vocal Performance B.MUS. Music
Wind Performance B.MUS. Music
Music Education B.MUS. Music
-Broad Area
-Choral Music
-Instrumental Music
Paramedic B.S. Physical Education,
Health Education
and Leisure Services
Philosophy B.A. Philosophy
-Religious Studies
Physical Education B.S. Physical Education,
Health Education and
Leisure Services
Physical Education: B.S. Physical Education,
Teaching K-12 Health Education and
Leisure Services
Physics B.A., B.S. Physics
-Engineering
Political Science B.A. Political Science
Political Science: B.A. Political Science
Teaching
Primate Behavior and B.S. Interdisciplinary
Ecology
Psychology B.A. Psychology
Public Policy B.S. Interdisciplinary
Public Relations B.A. Communication
Recreation and Tourism B.S. Physical Education,
-Recreation Management Health Education
-Tourism Management & Leisure Services
Safety and Health B.S. Industrial and Engineering
Management Technology
-Construction Safety
-Risk Management
-Safety and Health Management
School Health B.A. Physical Education,
Education Health Education
and Leisure Services
Science-Mathematics B.S. Science Education
Education Program
Social Science B.A. Interdisciplinary
Social Science: B.A. Interdisciplinary
Teaching Secondary
Social Services B.S. Sociology
Sociology B.A., B.S. Sociology
Special Education B.A.Ed. Teacher Education Programs
Theatre Arts B.A. Theatre Arts
-General Studies
-Performance
-Design and Technology
-Youth Drama
-Theatre Management
Theatre Arts B.A. Theatre Arts
Secondary Education
Visual Art: Teaching B.A. Art
Certificate Programs Offered
The following certificates are offered:
Initial Principal's
Residency
Continuing Principal's
Continuing Teaching
Business Education
Diversified Occupations
Industrial Safety
Law and Justice
-Law Enforcement
-Corrections
-Pre-Law
Library Media-All Levels
Marketing Education
Program Administrator
Reading Resource Specialist
School Psychologist
School Counseling
Supply Chain Management
Traffic Safety Education
Trade and Industrial
Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences Education