21 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Computer Science program of the Western Oregon University includes instruction in both the theoretical and applied aspects of computing, with a primary goal of developing the hands-on skills that will make you marketable to employers in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

The Public Policy and Administration program of Western Oregon University is blended with courses in political science, communications, psychology, economics, business administration, criminal justice and sociology.

How is an Information Systems major different from a Computer Science major? The Information Systems program of Western Oregon University program has a strong business component and is less theoretical than Computer Science.

Created in conjunction with Oregon Coast Community College, the Aquarium Science degree at Western Oregon University combines core biology, business and general education classes taken at WOU with aquarium science classes taken at OCCC in Newport.

Sociology is the study of social life, its characteristics, changes, causes and consequences. If you major in the Sociology program of Western Oregon University, you’ll gain new perspectives about social organizations, social divisions and inequality.

There are more than 115 Germany-based major corporations operating in Oregon, and they prefer that their employees know the language. If you enjoyed your German classes in high school and want to continue gaining proficiency, the German Studies program of Western Oregon University might be for you.

In the American Sign Language Studies program of Western Oregon University, you will learn to transmit your knowledge of ASL in a way that promotes respect for deaf culture, deaf history and the deaf community.

Studies in mathematics, computer science, information systems, and data analytics prepare students to work with big data. The Data Analytics degree at Western Oregon University focuses on the applied practice of data analytics techniques for solving problems in the real world.

The Social Science program of Western Oregon University allows you to choose a field of focus from the division’s range of disciplines, including anthropology, criminal justice, geography, history, political science and sociology.

As the American population grows older, there is an acute need for trained professionals who can work in numerous fields related to gerontology, elder care services and geriatric medicine. That’s where you come in if you choose the Gerontology - Aging and Older Adulthood program of Western Oregon University as your major.

With the Accounting degree at Western Oregon University you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of intermediate-level financial accounting and reporting concepts.

The Economics program at Western Oregon University is all about the big picture. You’ll be exposed to the full range of application of economic theory including international trade, management decision-making, financial markets, labor markets and e-commence.

The worlds of sleuthing and technology combine in this program to train students in the high-demand field of cybercrime. Bring your curiosity to courses in network security, forensic investigation and ethical hacking. If white hat work is where your passion lies, the Cybercrime, Investigation and Enforcement degree at Western Oregon University is for you.

Students who earn an Earth and Environmental Science degree at Western Oregon University qualify to pursue professional licensure as registered geologists in the state of Oregon.

Professionals trained in Spanish language skills are in high demand in a range of fields, not just because of an increase of Spanish-speaking residents, but also because of the globalization of the economy. Learn more with the Spanish program of Western Oregon University.

The English Studies program of Western Oregon University is another versatile and career-focused major. If you are interested in languages, literature or writing, this is the program for you.

The Humanities major at Western Oregon University allows you to combine emphases in any two disciplines in the Humanities division: French, German, linguistics, literature, modern languages, Spanish, philosophy, religious studies or writing. 

Enjoy the exploration of many types of art in Art and Design program at Western Oregon University. Not only will you master key principles and skills in art and visual communications design, but you’ll also learn creative problem-solving processes along the way.

The Contemporary Music - Composition program at Western Oregon University prepares students to meet the versatile demands of composing in the professional marketplace by studying with international award-winning composers.

Students who want to make a career of investigating, addressing and solving political and social problems will find that the Political Science program of Western Oregon University equips them for the future.