68 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The B.F.A. in Theatre at the Western Carolina University prepares students with classroom learning augmented with hands-on experience in professional settings.

The Natural Resource Conservation and Management Program at the Western Carolina University prepares students to protect and advocate for the wise use of natural resources. In jobs ranging from wetland ecologist to conservation coordinator, graduates may collect information about forest,soil and water conditions,prepare reports and apply techniques for protecting and restoring specific conditions.

The Management Program at Western Carolina University prepares students to be dynamic business leaders who are powerful communicators, wise decision-makers, strategic planners and problem-solvers.

A degree in Sociology at the Western Carolina University will give you a foundation of critical and analytical thinking that can start your career in a variety of job industries, or prepare you for graduate studies. Sociologists have diverse occupations working in education, human services, criminal justice, government and a number of private sector disciplines.

The Economic Analysis Program at Western Carolina University prepares students for a variety of careers by learning how to analyze regulations, business decisions, and government policy.   Students have a well-rounded experience with quantitative data and market analysis tools. 

The Western Carolina University Computer Information Systems Program prepares students for immediate employment and long-term career success by way of a dynamic curriculum taught by faculty who stay on the cutting edge of technology

The Integrated Health Sciences program at Western Carolina University will prepare students to recognize the global nature of health with a special emphasis on promoting cultural competency and sensitivity for the needs of underserved populations. 

During the Mechanical Engineering program at Western Carolina University you’ll benefit from small classes and expert faculty with real-world experience, project-based learning in state-of-the-art labs, and a two-semester senior capstone project with industry mentors.