Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University comprises two formats for earning a degree: WKU Online and WKU On Demand. The online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs include business, healthcare, social services and technology. WKU Online also offers post-graduate programs in special needs education in addition to both undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. WKU On Demand is the school’s platform for individual courses at an accelerated pace; there are over 100 undergraduate and graduate courses to select from; all feature in-state tuition rates. WKU’s colonnade program is designed for undergraduate students who wish to get a jump on their bachelor’s degree. WKU provides a wide range of tools and helps for the online student. Calendar highlights, accessibility resources, online labs, tutoring and coaching are available as well as the online library with its varied assistance interfaces. The website provides a robust environment designed to help a student achieve academic success.
Programs
90
Students Enrolled
8,000
Student Resources
e-mail services, library services, campus computer network, career placement assistance, academic advising, bookstore, tutoring
Contacts
Laura Ricke
Director, Academic Outreach Distance Learning Unit Head
Nikki Roof
Student Support Specialist, WKU Online Student Application Contact
Parent School
Name
Western Kentucky University
Institution Control
Public—State
Academic Calendar
Semesters
Founding Year
1906
Online Programs
Gender and Women's Studies
$10,185
= Average
Communication Disorders
Master of Science
$32,592
= Average
Library Media Education
Master of Science
$22,407
= Average
Gifted and Talented Graduate Teaching Endorsement
$8,148
= Average
Business
Master of Business Administration
$22,407
= Average
Computer Information Technology
Bachelor of Science
$54,540
= Average
Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Studies emphasis
Bachelor of Science
$59,520
= Average
Mathematics
Master of Arts
$20,910
= Average
Biology
Master of Science
$20,370
= Average
Engineering Technology Management
Master of Science
$22,407
= Average
Technology Management
Bachelor of Science
$29,760
= Average
Adult Education
Master of Arts in Education
$20,370
= Average
Criminology
Master of Arts
$20,609
= Average
History
Master of Arts
$20,370
= Average
Family Home Visiting
$5,952
= Average
Instructional Design
$8,148
= Average
Autism Spectrum Disorders
$10,185
= Average
Organizational Leadership
$9,506
= Average
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
$59,520
= Average
Literacy Education
Master of Arts in Education
$24,444
= Average
Instructional Design
Master of Science
$24,444
= Average
Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities
Master of Arts
$22,407
= Average
Healthcare Administration
Master of Health Administration
$28,518
= Average
Elementary Education in Teacher Leadership
Master of Arts in Education
$21,049
= Average
Education, Middle Grades Education - Teacher Leadership
Master of Arts in Education
$25,123
= Average
Secondary Education, Teacher Leadership
Master of Arts in Education
$25,123
= Average
Special Education, Learning and Behavior Disorders
Master of Arts in Education
$25,123
= Average
Special Education, Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Master of Arts in Education
$29,197
= Average
Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts in Education
$24,444
= Average
Aging Studies
$8,148
= Average
Educational Technology
$8,148
= Average
Elementary Mathematics Specialist
$10,185
= Average
Interdisciplinary Studies
Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies
$29,760
= Average
Adult Education
$8,484
= Average
Worksite Health Promotion, Advanced
$12,222
= Average
Career Counseling
$10,185
= Average
Facility and Event Management
$8,148
= Average
Geographic Information Systems
$6,790
= Average
Lean Six Sigma
$10,185
= Average
Literacy in Post-Secondary Settings
$12,222
= Average
Nonprofit Administration
$8,148
= Average
Recreation and Sport Administration, Facility and Event Management concentration
Master of Science
$22,407
= Average
Recreation and Sport Administration, Athletic Administration
Master of Science
$22,407
= Average
Recreation and Sport Administration, Sport Media and Branding concentration
Master of Science
$22,407
= Average
Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
$54,540
= Average
Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Studies emphasis
Bachelor of Science
$59,520
= Average
Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Science
$59,520
= Average
Health Science (Environmental Health Science concentration)
Bachelor of Science
$56,880
= Average
Management, Plus 2 in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
$59,520
= Average
Nursing, RN to BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
$59,520
= Average
Cross-Cultural Communication in Health Care
$7,110
= Average
Computer Literacy (undergraduate)
$5,952
= Average
Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate)
$6,944
= Average
Leadership
$5,952
= Average
Occupational Health and Safety
$7,440
= Average
Worksite Health
$8,928
= Average
Education and Behavioral Science Studies
Master of Arts in Education
$20,370
= Average
Organizational Leadership
Master of Arts
$20,910
= Average
Communicating in Healthcare
$8,148
= Average
Communicating in Organizations
$8,148
= Average
Community College Faculty Preparation
$20,370
= Average
Environmental Health and Safety
$9,780
= Average
Global Pathways to Sustainability
$10,185
= Average
Post-MSN Nurse Administrator
$13,243
= Average
Post-MSN Certificate in Nursing Education
$8,364
= Average
Criminology
Bachelor of Arts
$59,520
= Average
CNSS 4011
$2,976
= Average
Food Processing and Technology
$5,952
= Average
Manufacturing and Logistics
$5,952
= Average
Manufacturing Processing and Technology
$5,952
= Average
Six Sigma and Quality
$5,952
= Average
Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
$27,183
= Average
Brewing & Distilling Arts and Sciences
$5,454
= Average
Long Term Care Administration
$7,440
= Average
Public Health
Master of Public Health
$29,274
= Average
Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
$59,520
= Average
Gifted Education and Talent Development
Master of Arts in Education
$25,123
= Average
Director of Special Education
$14,259
= Average
Dietetic Practice
$8,148
= Average
Human Resources
$10,912
= Average
Aging Specialist
$7,440
= Average
Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts
$31,248
= Average
School Administration and Supervision, Superintendent
$8,148
= Average
Business Sustainability
$8,148
= Average
