Western Michigan University
Established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, Western Michigan University, or WMU, is a public university in the United States. WMU's main campus is spread across an area of more than 1, 200 acres and comprises more than 140 buildings. The university offers over 250 degrees in diverse Course Topics. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Aviation
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health and Human Services
- Graduate College
- Haworth College of Business
- Lee Honors College
WMU's official mascot is Buster Bronco and the university's sports teams are nicknamed the Broncos. They compete in the Mid-American Conference.
Profile of Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University can be found in Kalamazoo, MI (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Western Michigan University.
Course Topics
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Western Michigan University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Western Michigan University Selectivity
Western Michigan University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Faculty
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Western Michigan University are well-paid.
Student Enrolment
In 2007, 24, 433 students were enrolled in the school.
Student Life
Western Michigan University student athletes compete in Mid-American Conference competitions.
Western Michigan University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Education and Teaching | 1, 362 | elementary school teaching, school Counselling, English teaching, educational administration, history teaching, physical education teaching, reading teaching, education of blind, . . . | | Business and Management | 1, 182 | management science, marketing, marketing studies, finance, accounting, business management, logistics, human resources management, . . . | | Liberal Arts | 572 | interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, political science and government, English, Spanish language, sociology, political science, anthropology, . . . | | Engineering | 337 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses, engineering management, manufacturing engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, . . . | | Family and Social Work | 308 | social work, public administration, family systems, child development, foodservice management | | Therapy and Counselling | 304 | psychology, Counselling psychology, social psychology, mental and social health services, substance abuse Counselling, music therapy, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, . . . | | Media | 302 | organizational communications, communication studies, advertising, public relations and advertising, journalism, communication and journalism, media studies | | Science | 211 | biomedical sciences, biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, hydrology and water resources, chemistry courses, . . . | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 209 | occupational therapy, exercise science, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, dietetics and clinical nutrition, athletic trainer, health and physical education, rehabilitation | | Transportation | 152 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations | | Computer Science and Engineering | 126 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering | | Security and Law Enforcement | 125 | criminal justice and safety, criminology | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 123 | registered nursing, nursing administration | | Medical Support and Technology | 98 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, health service and sciences, audiology | | Music | 71 | music performance, music, various music studies, music pedagogy, jazz, music theory and composition, conducting | | Construction Trades | 65 | apparel and textiles | | Design | 60 | industrial design, interior design, graphic design | | Photography and Commercial Art | 56 | film and photography | | Medical administration | 52 | health and medical administrative, health care administration | | Drama and Performing Arts | 50 | acting, dance, theatre design, dance courses, theater history and criticism | | Religion and Philosophy | 41 | philosophy, religion, general philosophy | | Mathematics | 35 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics | | Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts, art history and criticism | | Art Studies | 18 | art studies, arts management | | Mechanics and Repair | 17 | avionics maintenance | | Engineering Technician | 12 | engineering technician, construction engineering tech | | Hospitality | 8 | travel services | | Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | construction management | | Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
Contact: Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5167
General Phone: (269) 387-3530
http: //www.wmich.edu
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