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Western Oregon University

Address:

345 Monmouth Avenue North Monmouth, Oregon 97361

Telephone:

503-838-8000

Website:

www.wou.edu

Degree Levels:

Associate Baccalaureate Masters

2 Year / 4 Year:

Four Year

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Monmouth, Oregon
Address345 N. Monmouth Ave.
CityMonmouth
TypeMain Campus
WOU:Salem
Address525 Trade Street SE
CitySalem
TypeAdditional Location

Western Oregon University

Institution Programs

Accounting
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit Period
CIP52.0101
Adaptive Leadership
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit Period
CIP52.0213
Aging & Older Adulthood
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits16
Credit Period
CIP30.1101
American Sign Language Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP16.1603
Aquarium Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP03.0601
Art & Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0701
Art & Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0701
ASL Studies: Beginner
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits18
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP16.1603
ASL Studies: Intermediate
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits34
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP16.1603
Bilingual & Biliteracy in Spanish Achievement
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits16
Credit Period
CIP16.0904
Bilingual/English for Speakers of Other Languages
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits29
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1401
Biology
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP26.0101
Business
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0101
Chemistry
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP40.0501
Communication Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP09.0101
Computational Linguistics
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits24
Credit Period
CIP11.0101
Computer Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.0801
Computer Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.0801
Computer Science & Mathematics
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.0801
Creative Production
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.9999
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP43.0113
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeMaster of Arts (MA)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP43.0113
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP43.0113
Cybercrime Investigation & Enforcement
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit Period
CIP43.0113
Dance
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0301
Data Analytics
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.7101
Data Analytics
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.7101
Dual Language/Bilingual Education
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit Period
CIP13.1401
Early Childhood Education
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits27
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1210
Earth Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP40.0601
Earth Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP40.0601
Economics
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP45.0601
Economics
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP45.0601
Economics & Mathematics
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit Period
CIP30.4901
Education
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
Education Studies (Non-Licensure)
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0101
Education, Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure)
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0101
Education, Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure)
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0101
Educational Leadership
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits27
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0401
Elementary Spanish
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit Period
CIP16.0905
Enabling Leadership
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit Period
CIP52.0213
English
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP23.0101
Ethnic Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP05.0200
Executive Leadership
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit Period
CIP52.0213
Exercise Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP23.0101
Geographic Information Science
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits18
Credit Period
CIP45.0702
Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.1101
Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.1101
Graphic Design
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0401
Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0701
History
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP54.0101
Human Wellness and Performance
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP31.0505
Humanities
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0103
Infant Toddler
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits21
Credit Period
CIP19.0706
Information Systems
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP11.0401
Information Systems
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP11.0401
Information Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits16
Credit Period
CIP11.0103
Instructional Design
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit Period
CIP13.1213
Interdisciplinary Social Justice/Service Learning with the Latino Community - Bilingual
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit Period
CIP30.9999
Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.9999
Intermediate Spanish
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit Period
CIP16.0905
International Studies
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.2001
Interpeting Studies: Reflective Practice
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1003
Interpreting Studies
Degree TypeMaster of Arts (MA)
Credits54
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP16.1603
Interpreting Studies: Educational Interpreting
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits19
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1003
Interpreting Studies: Professional Practice
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits19
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1003
Interpreting Studies: Research
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP45.0601
Interpreting Studies: Teaching Interpreting
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits18
Credit Period
CIP13.1003
Interpreting Studies: Theory
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP16.1603
Justice Studies
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP45.0401
M.A. Teaching, Initial Elementary Licensure Track
Degree TypeMaster of Arts (MA)
Credits78
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.A. Teaching, Initial Secondary Licensure Track
Degree TypeMaster of Arts (MA)
Credits62
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0301
M.S. Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits68
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, Early Childhood Education
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, Elementary Mathematics Specialist (K-8)
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1401
M.S. Education, Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, Learning Design and Technology
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0501
M.S. Education, Literacy Education
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, Reading
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
M.S. Education, Special Education
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits57
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1206
Mathematics
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP27.0101
Music
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0901
Music
Degree TypeBachelor of Music (BM)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0901
Occupational Therapy
Degree TypeDoctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Credits147
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.2306
Organizational Leadership
Degree TypeMaster of Arts (MA)
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0213
Political Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.9999
Principal License Certificate
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits40
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.0401
Professional Studies in the Deaf Community
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP05.0211
Professional Writing
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits16
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP23.0101
Psychology
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP42.0101
Psychology
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP42.0101
Public and Nonprofit Management
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits21
Credit Period
CIP44.0401
Public Health
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.2207
Public Policy and Administration
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.9999
Reading Specialist
Degree TypeCertificate, Graduate
Credits15
Credit Period
CIP13.1315
Rehabilitation Counseling
Degree TypeMaster of Science (MS)
Credits94
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0310
Social Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP45.0101
Sociology
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP45.1101
Spanish
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP16.0905
Spanish-English Interpreting and Translation
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit Period
CIP16.0905
Sustainability
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP30.3301
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits26
Credit Period
CIP13.1401
The Arts
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0101
Theatre Arts
Degree TypeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0501
Theatre Education
Degree TypeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0501
Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits25
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0701
Program Degree Type Credits Credit Period CIP
Accounting Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 52.0101
Adaptive Leadership Certificate, Graduate 15 52.0213
Aging & Older Adulthood Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 16 30.1101
American Sign Language Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 16.1603
Aquarium Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 03.0601
Art & Design Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.0701
Art & Design Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 180 Quarter 50.0701
ASL Studies: Beginner Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 18 Quarter 16.1603
ASL Studies: Intermediate Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 34 Quarter 16.1603
Bilingual & Biliteracy in Spanish Achievement Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 16 16.0904
Bilingual/English for Speakers of Other Languages Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 29 Quarter 13.1401
Biology Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 26.0101
Business Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 52.0101
Chemistry Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 40.0501
Communication Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 09.0101
Computational Linguistics Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 24 11.0101
Computer Science Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 30.0801
Computer Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 30.0801
Computer Science & Mathematics Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 30.0801
Creative Production Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.9999
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 43.0113
Criminal Justice Master of Arts (MA) 45 Quarter 43.0113
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 43.0113
Cybercrime Investigation & Enforcement Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 43.0113
Dance Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.0301
Data Analytics Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 30.7101
Data Analytics Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 30.7101
Dual Language/Bilingual Education Certificate, Graduate 15 13.1401
Early Childhood Education Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 27 Quarter 13.1210
Earth Science Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 40.0601
Earth Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 40.0601
Economics Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 45.0601
Economics Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 45.0601
Economics & Mathematics Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 30.4901
Education Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 13.1206
Education Studies (Non-Licensure) Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 13.0101
Education, Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 13.0101
Education, Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure) Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 13.0101
Educational Leadership Certificate, Graduate 27 Quarter 13.0401
Elementary Spanish Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 16.0905
Enabling Leadership Certificate, Graduate 15 52.0213
English Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 23.0101
Ethnic Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 05.0200
Executive Leadership Certificate, Graduate 15 52.0213
Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 23.0101
Geographic Information Science Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 18 45.0702
Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 30.1101
Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 30.1101
Graphic Design Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.0401
Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate Certificate, Graduate 15 Quarter 51.0701
History Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 54.0101
Human Wellness and Performance Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 31.0505
Humanities Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 24.0103
Infant Toddler Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 21 19.0706
Information Systems Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 11.0401
Information Systems Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 11.0401
Information Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 16 11.0103
Instructional Design Certificate, Graduate 15 13.1213
Interdisciplinary Social Justice/Service Learning with the Latino Community - Bilingual Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 30.9999
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 30.9999
Intermediate Spanish Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 16.0905
International Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 30.2001
Interpeting Studies: Reflective Practice Certificate, Graduate 15 Quarter 13.1003
Interpreting Studies Master of Arts (MA) 54 Quarter 16.1603
Interpreting Studies: Educational Interpreting Certificate, Graduate 19 Quarter 13.1003
Interpreting Studies: Professional Practice Certificate, Graduate 19 Quarter 13.1003
Interpreting Studies: Research Certificate, Graduate 15 Quarter 45.0601
Interpreting Studies: Teaching Interpreting Certificate, Graduate 18 13.1003
Interpreting Studies: Theory Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 16.1603
Justice Studies Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 45.0401
M.A. Teaching, Initial Elementary Licensure Track Master of Arts (MA) 78 Quarter 13.1206
M.A. Teaching, Initial Secondary Licensure Track Master of Arts (MA) 62 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, Curriculum and Instruction Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.0301
M.S. Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Master of Science (MS) 68 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, Early Childhood Education Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, Elementary Mathematics Specialist (K-8) Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.1401
M.S. Education, Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, Learning Design and Technology Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.0501
M.S. Education, Literacy Education Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, Reading Master of Science (MS) 45 Quarter 13.1206
M.S. Education, Special Education Master of Science (MS) 57 Quarter 13.1206
Mathematics Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 27.0101
Music Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.0901
Music Bachelor of Music (BM) 180 Quarter 50.0901
Occupational Therapy Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) 147 Quarter 51.2306
Organizational Leadership Master of Arts (MA) 45 Quarter 52.0213
Political Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 30.9999
Principal License Certificate Certificate, Graduate 40 Quarter 13.0401
Professional Studies in the Deaf Community Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 05.0211
Professional Writing Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 16 Quarter 23.0101
Psychology Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 42.0101
Psychology Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 42.0101
Public and Nonprofit Management Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 21 44.0401
Public Health Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 51.2207
Public Policy and Administration Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 30.9999
Reading Specialist Certificate, Graduate 15 13.1315
Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Science (MS) 94 Quarter 51.0310
Social Science Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 45.0101
Sociology Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 45.1101
Spanish Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 16.0905
Spanish-English Interpreting and Translation Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 16.0905
Sustainability Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 30.3301
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 26 13.1401
The Arts Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.0101
Theatre Arts Bachelor of Arts (BA) 180 Quarter 50.0501
Theatre Education Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) 180 Quarter 50.0501
Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 25 Quarter 51.0701

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Accreditation Report

Most Recent Evaluation Spring 2026 Mid-Cycle Review Next Evaluation Spring 2027 Financial Resources Review Reason for Accreditation As of their most recent evaluation, this institution is substantially compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Institution Notification Letter
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Accredited

First Accredited

1924

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