Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

University Centers


Central Washington University has six campus and two instructional locations in addition to the residential campus in Ellensburg. The University Centers offer upper-division (300- and 400-level) and graduate-level coursework leading to baccalaureate and master’s degrees and instructional sites offer a combination of Running Start, baccalaureate and masters degrees. The University Centers are designed for students who have completed their Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree or most of their general education requirements. Day and evening classes are offered to accommodate the needs of time- and place-bound students. Visit us at https://www.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/index.php for more information.

For more information about the University Centers, contact Kurt Kirstein at Extendedglobal@cwu.edu.

For more information about online learning (Multimodal Education), please visit https://www.cwu.edu/about/campus-locations/online/.

For more information about Distance Education (DE), please visit https://www.cwu.edu/academics/academic-resources/multimodal-learning/distance-education/index.php.

UNIVERSITY CENTER POLICIES

Admission
Students interested in entering a university center program may submit an application at https://www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/index.php.

Registration
Continuing students follow the same procedures as noted in the registration part of this catalog. Students may register via MyCWU, phone, or in-person during their assigned enrollment appointment. Non-matriculated students may register for classes on a space-available basis during open enrollment.

Advising
General transfer advising and specific program advising is available by contacting your university center for an appointment, or by contacting CWU’s Transfer Center. Final official transcripts must be received for articulation of all transfer courses.

Tuition
Continuing Education courses are offered on a self-support basis. The self-support tuition schedule is separate from full-time tuition and fees. For tuition rates and fees visit the Financial Aid web site at https://www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/financial-aid/about/2023-2024-cost-attendance.php. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Student Services
Information for services that accommodate physical- and learning-disabled students, career placement, or counseling is available by contacting your specific university center.

Financial Aid
Students attending a university center are eligible to apply for financial aid. Students may apply online at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information about financial aid, visit https://www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/. All students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to begin the process.

Veterans
Information on veterans’ benefits is available through the Veterans Center on the Ellensburg campus, by calling 509-963-3028, or by emailing va@cwu.edu.

Library
Access to library services is available to students and faculty at the university centers through the CWU Brooks Library, which is available by logging on to https://www.lib.cwu.edu/. Assistance in acquiring reference materials may also be obtained by calling 800-290-3327. On-site library resource centers are also located at CWU-Des Moines and CWU-Lynnwood.

Textbooks
Textbooks may be purchased through the Wildcat Shop at wildcatshop.net/. You may also inquire at your individual center for specific course information.

Final Exam Schedule
University Centers’ final exam dates are different from the Ellensburg campus schedule. University Center instructors establish their own finals calendar. Therefore, University Center students should check with the instructor to verify the appropriate date and time or refer to the syllabus.

Office Hours and Parking
Contact the University Center office regarding office hours as times may vary for each center. Parking permit questions can also be directed to your University Center office.

University Center Locations and Programs

CWU-Des Moines
At Highline Community College
Higher Education Center, Building 29
2400 South 240th Street
P. O. Box 13490
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-439-3800

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BA Law and Justice
BA Middle Level Math and Science Education (STEM)
BAEd Elementary Education
      Minors available in:
        ° Early Childhood
        ° Teaching English Language Learners
        ° Special Education
BAS Information Technology Management
     Specializations in:
        ° Administrative Management
        ° Cybersecurity
        ° Information Technology
        ° Project Management
BS Accounting
BS Business Administration
   Specializations in:
       ° Finance
       ° Supply Chain Management
BS Computer Science
BS Information Technology Management
BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences

Undergraduate Certificates
Sports Business Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Education Specialist: School Psychology (Hybrid)
Master of Arts in English: Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education: Higher Education
Master of Education: Literacy
Master of Education: Master Teacher
Master of Education: School Administration
Master of Education: Special Education
Master of Science: Athletic Administration
Master of Science: Health and Physical Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
          Administrative Management Specialization
          Cybersecurity Management Specialization
          Information Technology Specialization

Online Graduate Certificates/Endorsements
Accessibility Studies
Cybersecurity
English Language Learner
Global Literacy Development
Information Technology
Library Media Endorsement
Non-Profit Organization Management
Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate
Professional Tax Practice Graduate Certificate
Professional Writing
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Teacher Certification


 

CWU-Joint Base Lewis McChord
Joint Base Lewis McChord
6242 Colorado Ave,
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
509-963-1210

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BS Information Technology Management
BAS Information Technology Management
BAS Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management (RISM)
BS Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management (RISM)
BAS Supply Chain Management
BS Business Administration
   Specialization in:
        ° Supply Chain Management           

Undergraduate Certificates
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
          Administrative Management Specialization
          Cybersecurity Management Specialization
          Information Technology Specialization

CWU-Lynnwood
At Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Avenue West
Snoqualmie Hall, Room 105
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999
Phone: 425-640-1574

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BA Law and Justice
BAS Information Technology Management
     Specializations in:
        ° Administrative Management
        ° Cybersecurity
        ° Information Technology
        ° Project Management
BAS Supply Chain Management
BS Accounting
BS Business Administration
    Specializations in:
        ° Finance
        ° Supply Chain Management

Minors
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Law and Justice

Undergraduate Certificate
Supply Chain Management

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Education Specialist: School Psychology (Hybrid)
Master of Arts in English: Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education: Higher Education
Master of Education: Literacy
Master of Education: Master Teacher
Master of Education: School Administration
Master of Education: Special Education
Master of Science: Athletic Administration
Master of Science: Health and Physical Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
        Administrative Management Specialization
        Cybersecurity Management Specialization
        Information Technology Specialization

Online Graduate Certificates/Endorsements
Accessibility Studies
Cybersecurity
English Language Learner
Global Literacy Development
Information Technology
Library Media Endorsement
Non-Profit Organization Management
Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate
Professional Tax Practice Graduate Certificate
Professional Writing
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Teacher Certification

CWU-Moses Lake
At Big Bend Community College
Advanced Technology and Education Center
7662 Chanute Street, Room 1843
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-963-3658

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BAEd Elementary Education
BS Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences

Minors
Early Childhood Education
Teaching English Language Learners
Special Education

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Education Specialist: School Psychology (Hybrid)
Master of Arts in English: Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education: Higher Education
Master of Education: Literacy
Master of Education: Master Teacher
Master of Education: School Administration
Master of Education: Special Education
Master of Science: Athletic Administration
Master of Science: Health and Physical Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
        Administrative Management Specialization
        Cybersecurity Management Specialization
         Information Technology Specialization

Online Graduate Certificates/Endorsements
Accessibility Studies
Cybersecurity
English Language Learner
Global Literacy Development
Information Technology
Library Media Endorsement
Non-Profit Organization Management
Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate
Professional Tax Practice Graduate Certificate
Professional Writing
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Teacher Certification

CWU-Pierce County
At Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Olympic 208
9401 Farwest Dr.
Lakewood, WA 98498
253-964-6636

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BA Law and Justice
BA Psychology (online program with in-seat classes)
BA Sociology
BAEd Elementary Education
BAS Information Technology Management
     Specializations in:
          ° Administrative Management
          ° Cybersecurity
          ° Information Technology (Hybrid)
BS Business Administration
     Specializations in:
         ° Supply Chain Management
BS Information Technology Management
    Specializations in:
         ° Administrative Management
         ° Cybersecurity
BS Interdisciplinary Studies- Social Sciences
BS Social Services

Minors
Early Childhood Education
Teaching English Language Learners
Special Education

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Education Specialist: School Psychology (Hybrid)
Master of Arts in English: Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education: Higher Education
Master of Education: Literacy
Master of Education: Master Teacher
Master of Education: School Administration
Master of Education: Special Education
Master of Science: Athletic Administration
Master of Science: Health and Physical Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
         Administrative Management Specialization
         Cybersecurity Management Specialization
         Information Technology Specialization

Online Graduate Certificates/Endorsements
Accessibility Studies
Cybersecurity
English Language Learner
Global Literacy Development
Information Technology
Library Media Endorsement
Non-Profit Organization Management
Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate
Professional Tax Practice Graduate Certificate
Professional Writing
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Teacher Certification

CWU-Sammamish
120 228th Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
509-963-3690

Undergraduate Degree Programs
100 and 200 General Education courses
BS Information Technology Management
    Specializations in:
        ° Administrative Management
        ° Cybersecurity
        ° Data Driven Innovation for IT Managers
        ° Project Management
Hybrid Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
        Administrative Management Specialization
        Cybersecurity Management Specialization
        Information Technology Specialization

CWU-Wenatchee
At Wenatchee Valley College
Higher Education Center
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-963-3955

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BAEd Elementary Education
BS Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences

Minors
Early Childhood Education
Teaching English Language Learners
Special Education

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Education Specialist: School Psychology (Hybrid)
Master of Arts in English: Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education: Higher Education
Master of Education: Literacy
Master of Education: Master Teacher
Master of Education: School Administration
Master of Education: Special Education
Master of Science: Athletic Administration
Master of Science: Health and Physical Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
        Administrative Management Specialization
        Cybersecurity Management Specialization
        Information Technology Specialization

Online Graduate Certificates/Endorsements
Accessibility Studies
Cybersecurity
English Language Learner
Global Literacy Development
Information Technology
Library Media Endorsement
Non-Profit Organization Management
Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate
Professional Tax Practice Graduate Certificate
Professional Writing
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Teacher Certification

CWU-Yakima
At Yakima Valley College
Deccio Higher Education Center
1000 South 12th Avenue, Room 107
P.O. Box 22520
Yakima, WA 98907
509-574-6894

Undergraduate Degree Programs
BAEd Elementary Education
BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences

Minors
Early Childhood Education
Teaching English Language Learners
Special Education

Online Undergraduate Programs
BA English: Professional and Creative Writing
BA Japanese Major - Small Plan
BA Law and Justice
BA Liberal Studies
     ° Liberal Studies Major - Large Plan (65cr)
     ° Liberal Studies Major - Small Plan (45cr)
BA Psychology
BA Sociology
BA Spanish Major
     ° Applied Linguistics Specialization
     ° Translation and Interpretation Specialization
BAS Information Technology Management
      ° Administrative Management Specialization
      ° Cybersecurity Specialization
      ° Information Technology Specialization
      ° Project Management Specialization
BAS Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management (RISM)
BAS Supply Chain Management
BS Aviation Management
      ° Maintenance Management Specialization
BS Business Administration
    Specializations in:
       ° Human Resource Management
       ° Leadership and Management
       ° Marketing Management
       ° Supply Chain Management
BS Information Technology Management
       ° Administrative Management Specialization
       ° Cybersecurity Specialization
       ° Project Management Specialization
       ° FlexIT Competency Based- Administrative Management Specialization
BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences
BS Paramedicine (Hybrid)
BS Public Policy
BS Public Health
     ° Population Health Specialization
BS Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management (RISM)
BS Social Services

Online Minors
Administrative Management
Anthropology
Applied Agribusiness Technology
Art and Design
Business
Creative Writing
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
HR Management
Innovation through IT
Latino and Latin America Studies
Modern IT Applications
Project Management
Psychology
Public Health
Special Education High Incidence Inclusion (K-12) Endorsable
Special Education Non-Endorsable
Sport Business
Structures of Data Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Wine Industry Management
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Online Certificates
Administrative Management
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Innovation through IT
Library Media Endorsement
Modern IT Applications
Professional Writing
Project Management
Safety and Health Management
Social Science Research Tools
Sport Business
Structures of Data Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Wine Tasting Room Management

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Education Specialist: School Psychology (Hybrid)
Master of Arts in English: Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education: Higher Education
Master of Education: Literacy
Master of Education: Master Teacher
Master of Education: School Administration
Master of Education: Special Education
Master of Professional Accountancy
Master of Science: Athletic Administration
Master of Science: Engineering Technology and Management
Master of Science: Health and Physical Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science: Information Technology Management
        Administrative Management Specialization
        Cybersecurity Management Specialization
        Information Technology Specialization

Online Graduate Certificates/Endorsements
Accessibility Studies
Cybersecurity
English Language Learner
Global Literacy Development
Information Technology
Library Media Endorsement
Non-Profit Organization Management
Professional Accounting Graduate Certificate
Professional Tax Practice Graduate Certificate
Professional Writing
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Teacher Certification