Western Governors University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
M.A. Teaching, Elementary Education (K-8) M.Ed. Instructional Design M.A. Teaching, Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) M.Ed. Learning and Technology M.A. Teaching, Science (5-9 or 5-12) M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12) M.A. Teaching, Social Science (5-12) M.A. Science Education (5-9) M.S. Curriculum and Instruction M.A. Science Education (Chemistry, 5-12) M.S. Special Education (K-12) M.A. Science Education (Physics, 5-12) M.S. Educational Leadership M.A. Science Education (Biological Sciences, 5-12) M.A. English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (ELL/ESL) (PreK-12) M.A. Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Designed to meet the needs of working adults, Western Governors University uses a competency-based learning model, allowing students to advance by demonstrating their knowledge and abilities, rather than accumulation credit hours. Students can take advantage of prior education and experience to move quickly through course material, allowing them to focus on new learning. Enrollment begins the first of each month and terms are 6 months long. Tuition is less than $6,000 per year for most programs.
School type	Private
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	No
Terms	Students may enroll at the beginning of any month. Terms are six months long with no limit on the number of courses a student may complete per term.

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist N/A Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. N/A
Online master's in education degree programs	16
Concentrations with highest demand
N/A
Concentrations offered
Curriculum and Instruction Special Education and Teaching Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track Yes Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

16

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	200 full-time; 28 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	N/A
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	N/A
Average experience teaching online courses	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	13 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	N/A
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	N/A
Required time to earn degree	N/A