Academics
Academic Areas of Interest at Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is home to many highly ranked and nationally-recognized
academic programs, such as the School of Media and Communication, Education, Engineering, Business, and Nursing, as well as our award-winning Forensics team. More than 15,000 students currently attend our campuses in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Glasgow, Owensboro, Somerset, and Online. Learn more about academic areas of interest at Western Kentucky University.
Quick Facts
23.8
Average Class
Size
200+
Undergraduate & Graduate
Degree Programs
84%
Freshmen Receiving
Scholarship Aid
Majors &
Programs
Majors & Programs
Western Kentucky University offers more than 170 undergraduate majors, minors, certificates, and pre-professional areas of study within majors, as well as more than 125 graduate programs.
Colleges &
Departments
Colleges &
Departments
An academic college is a smaller school within the university that focuses on a particular discipline or area of study. Western Kentucky University is home to five unique academic colleges.
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
Exceptional academic programs, applied learning opportunities, and world-renowned faculty are only part of what makes the Western Kentucky University experience unparalleled. Develop a strong educational foundation through the Colonnade general education program, choose from diverse course options in the course catalog, elevate your academic experience with the Mahurin Honors College, and plan for graduate studies with The Graduate School.
EXPAND
YOUR REACH
EXPAND YOUR REACH
Western Kentucky University allows you to stay close to home and graduate prepared to take on the world, whether you decide to study on our main campus in Bowling Green, at one of our regional campuses throughout Kentucky, or online. Get assistance finding and applying for nationally competitive scholarships and programs with the help of the Office of Scholar Development, or connect with cultures and experiences across the world with Study Abroad.
Academic Calendar
Visit the Academic Calendar to see the academic year at-a-glance, including university closures and dates for final exams, Summer Sessions and Winter Term.
Schedule of Classes
Visit Topnet to view the Schedule of Classes available for different terms. You can search by course, instructor, time of day, and campus.
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
wku.edu/cebs
The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is home to WKU's nationally recognized clinical preparation programs. These programs focus on our community's future teachers, counselors, psychologists, and leaders.
College of Health and Human Services
College of Health and Human Services
wku.edu/chhs
The College of Health and Human Services strives to be an innovative leader in the student-centered, interprofessional preparation of health and human services professionals by providing students with an inclusive, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary academic experience.
Gordon Ford College of Business
Gordon Ford College of Business
wku.edu/business
The Gordon Ford College of Business is home to six departments that offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, certificates, and minors. The programs and student success activities within the Gordon Ford College of Business provide students with the foundation to lead in today’s diverse business environments.
Ogden College of Science & Engineering
Ogden College of Science & Engineering
wku.edu/ogden
The Ogden College of Science and Engineering encompasses the applied and basic sciences, offering a broad range of degree programs through eight academic units. OCSE empowers students through applied research, internships, and professional opportunities while connecting them to their future professions through an innovative experience-based education grounded in practice.
Potter College of Arts and Letters
Potter College of Arts and Letters
wku.edu/pcal
The Potter College of Arts and Letters (PCAL) houses the visual and performing arts, the humanities, and the social sciences. PCAL equips students with the tools to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world. In PCAL, students discover how to make a meaningful living and how to build a meaningful life.