Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Thank you for your interest in Western Kentucky University's online programs. WKU currently offers 5 baccalaureate programs online. A summary of each program is below. To learn more, please select the program of study that you are interested in from the list below, call us toll-free at 888-495-8932 (888-4WKUWEB) or email us at learn.online@wku.edu.

Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences (Child Studies Concentration)
This program is designed to develop understanding of children and their needs. The program includes courses on nutrition, family relations, developing age appropriate curriculum, child development and assessment, psychology and parenting.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
This degree provides an alternative four-year program for students who do not need or desire the academic specialization involved in traditional major or major/minor programs.  This degree allows considerable latitude and flexibility to satisfy individual interests and needs. 

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology (Completion Degree)
This program prepares students for success in computer-related careers including: systems analysts, network administrators, web-designers, hardware specialists, technical trainers, and computer consultants.

Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (Completion Degree)
This program 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 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 at 270-745-2427 or email Lynn Austin at lynn.austin@wku.edu.

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Additional Programs are available at regional 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