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Western Carolina University
Mission Statement:
planning.wcu.edu/StratgcPlan/Vision_Statement_2002.pdf
Address:
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
www.wcu.edu
Phone:
General: (828) 227-7211
Admissions: (828) 227-7317
Financial aid: (828) 227-7290
Degrees offered:
Accounting
American History (United States)
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art Teacher Education
Art/Art Studies, General
Athletic Training/Trainer
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Chemistry, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical Psychology
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Communication Disorders, General
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Community College Education
Computer Science
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Elementary Education and Teaching
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Engineering Technology, General
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Finance, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
French Language Teacher Education
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language Teacher Education
German Language and Literature
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Interior Design
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics, General
Music Performance, General
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Administration
School Psychology
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Sciences, General
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Classification:
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Highest degree offered: Doctoral
Carnegie class: Masters Colleges and Universities I
These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the masters degree. They award 40 or more masters degrees per year across three or more disciplines.
Enrollment Information:
| Total enrollment: | 8396 | |
| Total undergraduate: | 6785 | |
| Total graduate: | 1611 | |
| Total professional: | 0 | |
| | | | |
| Total full-time: | 6307 | |
| Full-time undergraduate: | 5802 | |
| Full-time graduate: | 505 | |
| Full-time professional: | 0 | |
| | | | |
| Total part-time: | 2089 | |
| Part-time undergraduate: | 983 | |
| Part-time graduate: | 1106 | |
| Part-time professional: | 0 | |
| | | | |
| Men total: | 3815 | |
| Women total: | 4581 | |
| | | | |
| Nonresident alien: |
340 |
(04.05%) |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: |
138 |
(01.64%) |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: |
59 |
(00.70%) |
| Black non-Hispanic: |
425 |
(05.06%) |
| Hispanic: |
91 |
(01.08%) |
| White non-Hispanic: |
7222 |
(86.02%) |
| Race/ethnicity unknown: |
121 |
(01.44%) |
