Prospective Students
Programs Available, Admission Requirements, Graduate Catalog, Contact Us
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Graduate Assistantship, Readmission/Update Program and Personal Information, Dissertation/Thesis & Specialist Projects, FAQ
Financial Resources
Minority Assistantship Program, Travel Grants, Research Grant, Tuition Waiver for Supervising Teachers
Faculty and Staff
Graduate Faculty, Graduate Council, Advising Information, FAQ
Tessa Seidler, a master's Psychology student in the I/O program, explores the validity of using Facebook as a means of evaluating job performance. Ms. Seidler and her team hope to determine how accurate the assessment of an employee's Facebook page is in determining how well she/he will perform on the job.
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.
WKU offers over 80 graduate programs, including certificate programs, masters programs, and doctoral programs.
About us
The Graduate Office serves both as the point of contact for prospective and new graduate students and as a liaison between students and faculty members of all graduate programs. We are ready to share information and to offer further direction for graduate study in more than 80 degree and certificate programs.
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 you 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 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.
What's New
You asked for an online community where distant learners, online students, and main campus students can all connect. Now you have it! The WKU Graduate Blog is a Facebook page where students can network, discuss classes, or simply vent about their graduate experience to other WKU students!
Be sure to like the page and start using it. This is the perfect way to connect all WKU Graduate Students from different disciplines and campuses.
Contact Us
Campus Location: Wetherby Administration Building, Room 207
E-mail: graduate.studies@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-2446 Fax: (270) 745-6950
Mailing Address: Graduate Studies and Research Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11010
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1010
