Online Bachelor Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences (Child Studies Concentration)
The Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences, Child Studies Concentration, is designed to develop understanding of children and their needs. Students gain knowledge of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional principles critical to working with children. The program includes courses on nutrition, family relations, developing age appropriate curriculum, child development and assessment, psychology and parenting.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree provides an alternative four-year program for non-traditional students who do not need or desire the academic specialization involved in traditional major or major/minor programs. This degree program allows considerable latitude and flexibility to satisfy individual interests and needs.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Technology (Completion Degree)
The Computer Information Systems department at Western Kentucky University provides students with the foundation for success in computer-related careers including: systems analysts, network administrators, web-designers, hardware specialists, technical trainers, and computer consultants. The department offers two degree options: Business Systems Management (SM) is a business major with a technical emphasis. Computer Information Technology (CIT) is an applied technology major. The Information Systems department at Western has been nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum and teaching methods.
Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (Completion Degree)
The program in Technology Management enables students graduating from a technical school program with either a certificate or associate degree to enter Western on a 2+2 basis. WKU provides upper division hours both in the major and in general education toward the completion of a bachelor of science in Technology Management.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Completion Degree)
Students with an interest in the program of dental hygiene may contact the Department of Allied Health. When planning a program of study in this department, each student should be aware of the University’s academic requirements and regulations contained in this catalog in the chapter “Academic Information.” Specific attention should be given to the subsections in the chapter entitled (a) Academic Programs, (b) General Education Requirements and (c) Academic Requirements and Regulations. Students should be aware that this academic program might require additional scholastic regulations and standards not specified in the catalog. To obtain a copy of these regulations, students should contact the department.
Additional Programs are available at extended campus locations in Glasgow, Owensboro, and Elizabethtown/Radcliff/Ft. Knox. Please refer to the contact information below:
Glasgow Regional Center
Phone: 270-659-6900
Web: http://www.wku.edu/glasgow
Owensboro Regional Campus
Phone: 270-684-9797
Email: owensboro@wku.edu
Web: http://www.wku.edu/owensboro
Elizabethtown/Ft.Knox/Radcliff
Regional Center
Email: melissa.ballinger@wku.edu
Web: http://www.wku.edu/etown-ftknox
Additional Information
Students seeking a Baccalaureate Degree from WKU must complete General Education Requirements. Many of the requirements are available online by taking a combination of Web and Independent Learning courses. Learn more about online possibilities to fulfill general education requirements by clicking here. Please note: Students should check with their assigned advisor prior to registering for courses, as certain majors require specific general education courses.
Many majors also require that a minor be completed. Click here to find an online minor to complement your major.
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