Western Governors University

Western Governors University—a private, nonprofit, online university—features a competency-based approach to learning that emphasizes mastery of essential skills and knowledge instead of accumulating credit hours. Progress toward your online degree is based on passing rigorous assessments that measure your skills and knowledge in your field of study. WGU offers over 50 degree programs in teacher education, business, information technology, and healthcare (including nursing). These programs are best suited for individuals with at least one year of college experience. WGU offers flexible online learning, a mentoring team committed to your success, and affordable tuition with the possibility of accelerated learning for lower cost of education and is the only university to receive accreditation for four regional accrediting commissions.
Bachelor's Degrees (20)
B.A. Elementary Ed
B.A. in Special Education (Mild to Moderate)
B.A. in Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure)
B.S. Business - Healthcare Management
B.S. Business - Human Resource Management
B.S. Cloud and Systems Administration
B.S. Computer Science
B.S. Data Management and Analytics
B.S. Health Services Coordination
B.S. Information Technology
B.S. Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)
B.S. Mathematics Education (Secondary)
B.S. Network Operations and Security
B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN)
B.S. Science Education (Middle Grades)
B.S. Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)
B.S. Science Education (Secondary Chemistry)
B.S. Science Education (Secondary Earth Science)
B.S. Science Education (Secondary Physics)
B.S. Software Development
Master's Degrees (27)
M.A. English Language Learning (PK-12)
M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6)
M.A. Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)
M.A. Mathematics Education (Secondary)
M.A. Science Education (Middle Grades)
M.A. Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)
M.A. Science Education (Secondary Chemistry)
M.A. Science Education (Secondary Earth Science)
M.A. Science Education (Secondary Physics)
M.A. Teaching - Elementary Education
M.A. Teaching - English Education (Secondary)
M.A. Teaching - Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)
M.A. Teaching - Mathematics Education (Secondary)
M.A. Teaching - Science Education (Secondary)
M.Ed. Instructional Design
M.Ed. Learning and Technology
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
M.S. Data Analytics
M.S. Educational Leadership
M.S. Information Technology Management
M.S. Nursing - Education
M.S. Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)
M.S. Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
M.S. Nursing - Leadership/Management
M.S. Special Education (K-12)
Master of Health Leadership
Certificates (2)
Endorsement Prep. Program in Educational Leadership

Endorsement Prep. Program in ELL (PK-12)