Western Governors University

This program is appropriate for teaching candidates who want to become a certified elementary school teacher or middle school generalist, have completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) prepares you for licensure to become an elementary teacher or middle school generalist. The program teaches you the content knowledge and teaching skills to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The learning a child does from birth through Grade 3 is critical to his or her intellectual and emotional development, as well as in the creation of a "sense of self." With an online B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3) from WGU, you will have the content knowledge and skills to become a certified instructor and nurture the children to whom we've entrusted the future. Built in alignment with the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young People, this program includes four domains of study, supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom and requires the completion of a professional portfolio.

With flexible schedules and no fixed class times, this program is for people who want to become a certified instructor of children from birth through age eight and need a bachelor's degree to do it. It may also be of particular interest to unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach. This program is well suited for people who have completed at least one year of college. You can expect to spend at least 20 hours per week on your studies. Your prior college experience may waive some degree requirements.

Depending on state licensure options, this program leads to initial licensure in early childhood education, PK-3, K-3, etc., and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

Math teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified middle school or high school math teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school and high school mathematics. The program educates you to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Biology teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school biology teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Science (5-12, Biological Sciences) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school biology. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced biology, and science teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified biology teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Chemistry teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school chemistry teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Science (5-12, Chemistry) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school chemistry. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced chemistry, and teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified high school chemistry teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Get ready for a rock-solid teaching career. This program prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school earth science. You'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced geoscience, and science teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified earth science teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Physics teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school physics teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Science (5-12, Physics) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school physics. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced physics, and teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified physics teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Science teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified middle school science teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The B.A. in Science (5-9) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school science. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science and teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified science teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab. This is a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

This program is appropriate for teaching candidates seeking certification who have completed at least one year of college, can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and begin their careers in this high-demand field. The B.A. in Special Education (PK-12) prepares you to effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Graduates become highly qualified special education teachers. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

If you have experience in accounting and need a bachelor's degree to continue progressing in your career, the Accounting program at WGU is for you. The Accounting program will prepare you for an accounting career in a corporate, nonprofit, or government setting and will educate you in broad business skills as well as cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and other critical areas.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

If you want to advance your accounting career, have completed at least one year of college, and are a self-motivated learner who can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Accounting program is a perfect option to continue achieving your career goals.

WGU's B.S. in Business - Human Resource Management program is ideal for the business or HR professional who already possesses some HR experience, wishes to move into HR management, but needs a bachelor's degree to do so, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This bachelor's degree program equips you with valuable skills and knowledge in all areas of human resources, including compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, occupational health and safety, strategic management, and workforce planning and employment. This is a perfect program for HR professionals who need a degree, as well as career changers interested in a career in human resources.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

Note: For students who meet the specific work experience requirements, WGU offers the Professional in Human Resources (PHR©) Certification Exam, administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), as part of this degree program.

If you have IT training and want to pursue a management career in your field, the Information Technology Management program at WGU can help you get the broader business skills and the degree that you need to get there. With the Information Technology Management program, you will be prepared to become an IT project manager, director of customer service, data center manager, or more. Not only will you get the rigorous IT training you need, but you will get the communication and managerial skills you will need to manage both projects and personnel.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

If you want to advance your IT skills into management, have completed at least one year of college and are a self-motivated learner who can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Information Technology Management program is for you.

If you're ready to advance in your management or business career and need a bachelor's degree to do so, the B.S. Business Management program at WGU is your answer. Designed to provide working professionals with a broad background in business skills and knowledge, it will prepare you to excel as a manager in private businesses, public corporations, and government entities.

This program is best suited for individuals who have completed at least one year of college.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of." If you're a self-motivated learner who has previous business experience and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Business Management program is for you.

Become a unique asset in the world of health informatics and health information management. WGU's B.S. in Health Informatics program combines concepts from healthcare, IT, and leadership practice to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a valuable designer, developer, and manager of health information systems. This program is for experienced healthcare or IT professionals who have completed at least one year of college and are seeking an affordable bachelor's degree and two IT certifications to work in this high-demand field. WGU's Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

This flexible, accredited program incorporates two IT certifications at an affordable cost: CompTIA A+ IT Technician and CIW Database Design Specialist (all certification fees are included in your tuition). This program has been designed to align with the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) curriculum competencies. Graduates of WGU's B.S. in Health Informatics program are eligible to apply for the AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialing exam.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

Build the foundation you need to succeed in the fast-growing IT industry. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology program provides you with a solid foundation of IT skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who wants a broad IT education, the IT certifications to succeed, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including CompTIA, CIW, and MCTS at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, wants to specialize in database administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Start or advance your career in network server administration. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Networks Administration program provides you with the leading-edge network server administration skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has network server administration experience, wants to specialize in network server administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Start or advance your career in networks design and management. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Networks Design and Management program provides you with advanced network design, systems engineering, and management skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has experience in networks design, wants to specialize in networks design or network systems engineering, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Enterprise Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Become an expert IT security specialist. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Security program provides you with the latest IT security management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has IT security management experience, wants to specialize in IT security, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Security Certification at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Take your software development career to the next level. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Software program provides you with solution-drive software development skills that employers demand along with ten IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has software development experience, wants to specialize in software development, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates ten IT certifications including Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

A career in marketing requires a broad range of competencies. That's one reason why the Marketing Management program at WGU is such a good fit for anyone looking to advance a career in marketing, sales, publicity, or promotion. This affordable, competitive program prepares you in a wide variety of expertise, including strategic marketing, product management, promotion, pricing, distribution, sales, and more.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

If you're a self-motivated learner who wants to start or advance your marketing career, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the Marketing Management program is for you.

Elevate your credentials, boost your salary, and increase your job security with WGU's B.S. in Nursing. This rigorous yet flexible program is based on National League of Nursing (NLN) competency standards and can prepare you to become a more qualified and influential nurse practitioner in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. WGU's B.S. in Nursing program incorporates advanced skills and knowledge that go beyond the clinical aspects of nursing. Our industry-driven curriculum integrates patient education, health promotion, nursing roles and values, and technology, as well as healthcare systems and policies. WGU's B.S. in Nursing gives you the foundational knowledge and skills to confidently perform in a variety of nursing disciplines.

This program is specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate degree or nursing diploma, have current healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies. When you earn a B.S. in Nursing from WGU, you'll gain a concise understanding of nursing best practices and enjoy the credibility, opportunity, and respect that comes with it.

All WGU nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Sales professionals are always in demand–even in the most challenging economic times. WGU's B.S. in Sales and Sales Management will give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace as it equips you with the tools, techniques, and knowledge to excel in your profession. With eight domains of study, this online program also incorporates two recognized industry certifications: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and CSE©--Certified Sales Executive. Together, this program provides you with a thorough understanding of team building, strategy, operations, infrastructure, project management, and sales communication. Note: The CSE certification is not immediately awarded. Once you pass the exam, you will be qualified for certification provided that you have completed (or will complete) two years of sales experience within five years of passing the exam.

This program offers flexible scheduling and is ideal for the sales professional who already possesses sales experience, and wishes to move into management but needs a bachelor's degree to do so. Students should expect to devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies. Two industry-recognized sales certifications are part of the curriculum. This program is well suited for people with at least one year of college completed.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."