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Academic Programs


WKU in Somerset brings Western Kentucky University to you, allowing you to complete your degree close to home. Our goal is to provide flexible classes, academic resources, and student support to help you meet your academic goals wherever you are. 

Below is a list of the five we offer which are designed to fit the workforce needs of our region:

Criminology, BA

As sociologists, criminologists study factors such as when and where crimes are most often committed, the reasons for criminal behavior, and the types of crimes most often committed. They may also research crime's effect on society at large, and the government's response to crime. 

Many graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminologydegree work in law enforcement, the prison system, juvenile corrections, probation or parole, or use the bachelor’s degree to prepare for graduate or law school. 

SCC Transfer Plan: Criminology - AA

SCC Transfer Plan: Criminology - AS


Elementary Education, BS

This program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Kentucky Elementary Certificate (P-5). Elementary Education is a Program Area in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. All teacher certification programs are accredited by Kentucky's Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and require completion of at least 200 hours of field experiences in appropriate off-campus settings.

Teacher candidates are provided opportunities to serve as reflective decision makers in instructional settings of diverse learners in both upper and lower grade levels in elementary classrooms in the local school systems.

SCC Transfer Plan: Elementary Education - AA

SCC Transfer Plan: Elementary Education - AS


Management - Business Administrations, BS

The Business Administration concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Management degree provides a broad business perspective for students who eventually wish to be involved in profit or goal management responsibilities.

Graduates can expect to start their career with an entry-level position with some organization and move progressively upward through a series of line and/or staff positions. 

SCC Transfer Plan: Management - AA

SCC Transfer Plan: Management - AS

SCC Transfer Plan: Management - AAS


Sociology, BA 

This is designed to further awareness and understanding of social life including the social causes and consequences of human behavior in groups, organizations, societies, and various cultures. Students may select from four concentrations or they may choose the general major.

Completion provides a broad background for students pursuing a variety of careers by helping them develop valuable skills useful for research, human services, government, business and industry, and non-profit sectors.

SCC Transfer Plan: Sociology - AA


Workforce Administration, BS

This is a professional bachelor's degree program developed for Community/Technical College graduates, adult learners, and career-focused students. WFA compliments your prior coursework and prepares you for supervisory and managerial responsibilities in a variety of industries.



Additionally, WKU offers over 80 online programsFor a complete list of degree options at Western Kentucky University, click here


 

Information about accreditation can be found through the Office of the Provost.

 


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 Last Modified 5/14/25