Western Governors University
BUSINESS
B.S. in Business Management
B.S. in Business—Human Resource Management
B.S. in Business—Information Technology Management
B.S. in Finance
B.S. in Management Accounting
B.S. in Marketing Management
Master of Business Administration
MBA—IT Management
EDUCATION (programs for current teachers and others)
Endorsement Prep. Program in English Language Learning (K-12)
Endorsement Preparation Program in Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
Endorsement Preparation Program in Science (5-9 or 5-12)
M.A. in English Language Learning (K-12)
M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6 or 5-9 or 5-12)
M.A. in Science Education (5-9 or 5-12)
M.Ed.--Learning and Technology
M.Ed.--Management and Innovation
M.Ed.--Measurement and Evaluation
EDUCATION – Initial Teaching Licensure Programs
B.A. in Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
B.A. in Science (5-9 or 5-12)
M.A. in Teaching—Mathematics (5-12)
M.A. in Teaching—Science (5-12)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
B.S. in Computer Information Systems
B.S. in Information Technology—Network Management
Accreditation
Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions.
Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, BYU, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
Western Governors University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, one of the major accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Northwest Commission is also responsible for the accreditation of other major institutions such as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga University, University of Utah, University of Idaho, and BYU, to name just a few. Although regional accreditation is considered the highest form of accreditation, WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
A Unique Story in the Annals of Higher Education Accreditation
WGU has the distinction of being the only university to receive regional accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions. In part because of its founding by the governors of 19 western states, which encompass a wide geographic region, WGU was simultaneously reviewed by a special committee — the Inter-Regional Accrediting Committee — comprised of representatives from four regional accrediting commissions. In February 2003, the committee awarded WGU accreditation in all four regions, an extraordinary recognition that had never before nor since occurred. The Northwest Commission is now considered WGU's "home" accrediting body because the university's headquarters are located in Utah, which falls under the review of the Northwest Commission. WGU still continues to be an institution with a broad focus and a mission to expand access to higher education. For instance, WGU now serves students in all 50 states and several foreign countries and employs faculty mentors in over 30 states.
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