Western Kentucky University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Adult Education Instructional Design Secondary Education for Teacher Leaders Special Education Literacy Education Recreation and Sport Administration Mathematics Elementary Education History Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Biology for Teacher Leaders Middle Grades Education Library Media Education Secondary Education Physical Education
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Students enrolled in online programs at WKU can expect a high level of dedication and assistance from faculty and staff at the university. There are many resources available, including a Virtual Student Resource Center, an online writing center, career services, an online orientation, library services and an online community for distance learners. WKU also provides proctored exams for in and out-of-town students, when such exams are required.
School type	Public
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	Yes
Terms	Semester

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	15
Concentrations with highest demand
Education, General Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration and Supervision Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Concentrations offered
Education, General Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Curriculum and Instruction Special Education and Teaching Educational Administration and Supervision Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Educational/Instructional Media Design Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track Yes Research/Policy track Yes

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

26

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	Yes

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	48 full-time; 16 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 75% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	48
Average experience teaching online courses	6 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A

Class Size

Average class size	N/A
Maximum class size	30

Integration With Campus

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

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