Graduate Programs

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Attend Graduate School at Western Washington University

Conduct research at a leading university where collaboration is valued over competition.

Build supportive relationships with accomplished mentors who care as much about your future as you do, and be part of an inclusive community of scholars and professionals seeking to make a difference.

Choose from over 40 graduate degree and certificate programs in STEM, education, the arts and humanities, and social and health sciences. 

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43 Programs

Earn an MPAcc degree in one year while meeting the 5th year educational requirement to take the CPA exam.

Business
Master of Professional Accounting
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An opportunity to start the MPAcc program a year early, for outstanding undergraduate students.

Business
Master of Professional Accounting
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A social justice approach to education programs, in a hybrid in-person/online format designed for working adults.

Education
Master of Education
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Small cohorts and individualized mentoring for a wide variety of specializations leading to careers or further advanced study.

Social Sciences
Master of Arts
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Build knowledge and skills in the evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan.

Health and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Doctorate in Audiology

Conduct creative, independent research over a broad spectrum of topics. Gain background and skills for professional careers.

Sciences and Technology
Master of Science
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A research-based program in coastal marine and estuarine systems at Shannon Point Marine Center.

Sciences and Technology
Master of Science
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Student success. Cutting edge research. Gain a competitive advantage for careers or PhD study. Start fall, winter, or spring.

Sciences and Technology
Master of Science
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Preparing knowledgeable, skilled, culturally sensitive, and ethical professional counselors in a CACREP accredited program.

Health and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science
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In depth experiences, real world impact. Start on your schedule in fall, winter, or spring. 

Sciences and Technology
Master of Science
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Get a jump start on your graduate degree with a five-year BS/MS.

Sciences and Technology
BS/MS
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A unique, two-year MFA with a multigenre focus, and opportunities to gain teaching and editorial experience.

Arts and Humanities
Master of Fine Arts
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Accelerate your career in data analysis and modeling for environmental applications with a nine-month online program.

Environment
Certificate

An EdD designed for aspiring superintendents, assistant superintendents, executive directors, and others in district-level leadership positions in the US and Canada. Everett and online options.

Education
Doctor of Education
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Developing strong leaders in education. Start any quarter at locations around Puget Sound, in Bellingham, or online in BC.

Education
Master of Education
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For a leg up in your career, or as an intro to a graduate program in Energy Studies, zero in on economic, law, and public policy issues related to energy in our climate vulnerable world. 

Sciences and Technology
Certificate
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Your passions, your goals. Pursue an advanced path in literary or writing studies in a small community of scholars.

Arts and Humanities
Master of Arts
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Preparing future professionals to address environmental problems in careers as scientists or in PhD study.

Environment
Master of Science
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A research-based program in coastal marine and estuarine systems at Shannon Point Marine Center.

Environment
Master of Science
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An interdisciplinary approach to environmental problems.

Environment
Master of Arts
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In-depth research experience in an array of domains in psychology, supported by a mentorship model.

Social Sciences
Master of Science
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The Geographic Information Science Certificate provides students with in-depth, hands-on training in Geographic Information Science theory and techniques.

Certificate
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Cultivating professional geoscientists with the ability to conduct original and meaningful scientific research.

Sciences and Technology
Master of Science
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Understand the past, engage the present. Make real contributions to historical knowledge while pursuing your goals.

Arts and Humanities
Master of Arts
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Design and implement programs to enhance human movement and performance. Fall start.

Health and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science
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Design, implement, and assess the psychological aspects of exercise, sport, and wellness programs. Cohorts begin every other fall.

Health and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science
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Deepen your knowledge and practice in language and literacy instruction in a program designed for working teachers. 

Education
Master of Education
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A five-quarter program leading to secondary level teaching certification, with a focus on promoting student learning. Start fall or spring.

Education
Master in Teaching
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A seven-quarter program leading to secondary level teaching certification with a focus on promoting student learning. Begins each summer.

Education
Master in Teaching
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Begin preparing now to apply for our forthcoming six-seven quarter program leading to secondary level teaching certification, with a focus on multilingual education.

Education
Master in Teaching
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Prepare for professional-level work in music as a performer, conductor, composer, scholar, or educator.

Arts and Humanities
Master of Music
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Ancient discipline, cutting-edge field. Pursue your specific interests in math in this small yet flexible program.

Sciences and Technology
Master of Science
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Start your graduate studies early and earn both a BS and MS in Mathematics in five years.

Sciences and Technology
BS/MS
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A five quarter intensive program for emergent professionals. Begins each fall in Bellingham.

Business
Master of Business Administration
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A two-year, evening program in Bellingham designed for working professionals.

Business
Master of Business Administration
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An interdisciplinary, enterprise management program for managers and professionals. Offered weekends in Everett.

Business
Master of Business Administration
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Enhance your teaching with new literacy practices for any level or content area with this one year certificate, online.

Education
Certificate
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For a leg up in your career, gain expertise in the science, technology, economics, public policy, and planning issues associated with the development of electric energy systems in a context specific to the Pacific Northwest. 

Sciences and Technology
Certificate
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Preparing aspiring principals in a flexible program located in Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton.

Education
Certificate
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Empower people, enhance lives. CACREP accredited, hybrid in-person/online program, located in Everett.

Health and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Arts
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Preparing professional counselors for ESA certification at the elementary and secondary levels. CACREP and NCATE accredited.

Education
Master of Education
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A two-year academic and clinical program leading to professional positions or advanced study.

Health and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Arts
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Prepares aspiring school district leaders with a flexible program offered in Everett.

Education
Certificate
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