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Graduate School Is Different at Western
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 30 graduate degree and certificate programs in STEM, education, the arts and humanities, and social and health sciences.
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43 Programs
Accounting
Earn an MPAcc degree in one year while meeting the 5th year educational requirement to take the CPA exam.
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Accounting, Accelerated
An opportunity to start the MPAcc program a year early, for outstanding undergraduate students.
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Adult and Higher Education
A social justice approach to education programs, in a hybrid in-person/online format designed for working adults.
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Anthropology
Small cohorts and individualized mentoring for a wide variety of specializations leading to careers or further advanced study.
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Audiology
Build knowledge and skills in the evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan.
Biology
Conduct creative, independent research over a broad spectrum of topics. Gain background and skills for professional careers.
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Biology MESP
A research-based program in coastal marine and estuarine systems at Shannon Point Marine Center.
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Chemistry
Student success. Cutting edge research. Gain a competitive advantage for careers or PhD study. Start fall, winter, or spring.
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Preparing knowledgeable, skilled, culturally sensitive, and ethical professional counselors in a CACREP accredited program.
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Computer Science
In depth experiences, real world impact. Start on your schedule in fall, winter, or spring. Next deadline for winter 2022.
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Computer Science, Accelerated
Get a jump start on your graduate degree with a five-year BS/MS. Next app deadline for winter 2022.
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Creative Writing
A unique, two-year MFA with a multigenre focus, and opportunities to gain teaching and editorial experience.
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Data Science Certificate
Accelerate your career in data analysis and modeling for environmental applications with a nine-month online program.
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Education Leadership
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.
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Education Leadership
Developing strong leaders in education. Start any quarter at locations around Puget Sound, in Bellingham, or online in BC.
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Energy Policy Certificate
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.
English
Your passions, your goals. Pursue an advanced path in literary or writing studies in a small community of scholars.
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Environmental Science
Preparing future professionals to address environmental problems in careers as scientists or in PhD study.
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Environmental Science MESP
A research-based program in coastal marine and estuarine systems at Shannon Point Marine Center.
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Environmental Studies
An interdisciplinary approach to environmental problems, including a one year urban planning option.
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Experimental Psychology
In-depth research experience in an array of domains in psychology, supported by a mentorship model.
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Geographic Information Science Certificate
The Geographic Information Science Certificate provides students with in-depth, hands-on training in Geographic Information Science theory and techniques.
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Geology
Cultivating professional geoscientists with the ability to conduct original and meaningful scientific research.
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History
Understand the past, engage the present. Make real contributions to historical knowledge while pursuing your goals.
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Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Design and implement programs to enhance human movement and performance. Start on your schedule: fall, winter, or spring.
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Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Design, implement, and assess the psychological aspects of exercise, sport, and wellness programs. Cohorts begin every other fall.
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Language and Literacy
Deepen your knowledge and practice in language and literacy instruction in a program designed for working teachers.
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Master in Teaching (Bellingham)
A five-quarter program leading to secondary level teaching certification, with a focus on promoting student learning. Start fall or spring.
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Master in Teaching (Everett)
A seven-quarter program leading to secondary level teaching certification with a focus on promoting student learning. Begins each summer.
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Master in Teaching, Multilingual Education (South King County)
Begin preparing now to apply for our forthcoming six-seven quarter program leading to secondary level teaching certification, with a focus on multilingual education.
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Master of Music
Prepare for professional-level work in music as a performer, conductor, composer, scholar, or educator.
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Mathematics
Ancient discipline, cutting-edge field. Pursue your specific interests in math in this small yet flexible program.
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Mathematics, Accelerated
Start your graduate studies early and earn both a BS and MS in Mathematics in five years.
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MBA, Daytime
A five quarter intensive program for emergent professionals. Begins each summer in Bellingham.
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MBA, Evening Part-Time
A two-year, evening program in Bellingham designed for working professionals.
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MBA, Weekend
An interdisciplinary, enterprise management program for managers and professionals. Offered weekends in Everett.
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Media and Digital Literacy
Enhance your teaching with new literacy practices for any level or content area with this one year certificate, online.
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Northwest Electric Energy Systems Certificate
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.
Principal's Residency Certificate
Preparing aspiring principals in a flexible program located in Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton.
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Rehabilitation Counseling
Empower people, enhance lives. CACREP accredited, hybrid in-person/online program, located in Everett.
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School Counseling
Preparing professional counselors for ESA certification at the elementary and secondary levels. CACREP and NCATE accredited.
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Speech-Language Pathology
A two-year academic and clinical program leading to professional positions or advanced study.
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Superintendent's Certificate
Prepares aspiring school district leaders with a flexible program offered in Everett.
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