WKU offers over 80 graduate programs, including certificate programs, masters programs, and doctoral programs.
John Baker is hooded by Dr. Nevil Speer at the May 2011 commencement ceremony. Mr. Baker was one of five members of the first cohort of students in the Doctor of Education in Education Leadership program to graduate in May.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program, WKU’s newest doctoral program, prepares nurses to become tomorrow’s leaders in nursing practice and administration.
WKU’s recently renovated Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium is home to the Hilltoppers, one of the newest Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) members.
Graduates being honored at a ceremony held in New York City for the NYC/UFT graduate cohort, January 2011.
The recently expanded and renovated Preston Health and Activities Center offers students a Health and Fitness Lab, massage therapy, fitness classes, weight rooms, and equipment rentals.
Message from the Dean
This is an exciting time for graduate education at Western Kentucky University! The university is growing and so are graduate educational opportunities. Whether you are seeking programs to expand your professional career options or simply broaden your knowledge of the world around us, I am confident you will find the right program for you. As a leading American university with international reach, we enjoy both students and faculty from many different cultures and countries bringing a unique vibrancy to our campus and local community.
WKU offers over 80 master's degrees, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees, and certificates. Graduate degrees are offered in areas ranging from the humanities, natural sciences, health and social sciences to education. We offer many online programs and continue to expand our distance based learning opportunities in all of the areas. However, the pride of Western Kentucky University is our faculty. I am confident you will find them friendly, aware of your unique needs, and rich source of relevant and rewarding information.
Please review this website for more information and contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research if you have any questions.
Kind Regards,
Kinchel C. Doerner
Dean, Graduate Studies and Research (interim)
