2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Outreach and Continuing Education
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Outreach and Continuing Education
Dr. Robert Squires
Vice Provost, Outreach and Continuing Education
Staff Directory: adminweb.wwu.edu/dept_directory/?key=437
College Hall 131
oce.wwu.edu
oce@wwu.edu
360-650-3308
Introduction
Outreach and Continuing Education (OCE) (formerly Extended Education) supports and delivers Western programs to students and community members within and beyond the borders of Bellingham campus.
OCE connects diverse learners to the Western Experience by collaborating with colleges, departments and the community, linking university resources with educational needs and opportunities both on and off campus—including international education opportunities—in support of the State’s education attainment goals and Western’s strategic goals.
OCE at Western had its beginnings in 1912 when the first home study courses were created for teachers. Fast forward to the 21st century where OCE has expanded and diversified WWU offerings in Bellingham and throughout the Puget Sound region, emphasizing community college partnerships to deliver flexible degree pathways and educational opportunities for all ages.
OCE supports undergraduate, graduate, certificate/endorsement, and online programs. Individual distance learning courses are offered via Term-Based online and Self-Paced independent learning online for degree completion and professional development purposes. OCE also facilitates Western’s Summer Session.
OCE reaches out to the public and private sectors with academic workshops and summer programs for youth, non-credit enrichment courses for lifelong learners, and professional development for those seeking career advancement opportunities. In addition, OCE facilitates conferences for groups and organizations, both on- and off-campus.
All of Western’s extension programs, courses, and degrees meet the same requirements and standards as set by the institution unless otherwise noted.
Many programs and courses offered through OCE are self-sustaining (not funded by legislative appropriation). For self-sustaining offerings, tuition and fees are charged per credit at extension rates and are subject to change.
Mission
Outreach and Continuing Education connects learners of all ages to the Western Experience. Outreach and Continuing Education collaborates with colleges, departments, and the community, linking university resources with educational needs and opportunities both on and off campus.
Vision Statement
Outreach and Continuing Education will share the Western Experience with students of all ages through learning opportunities across time and place by expanding partnerships – campus and beyond – to build a stronger Washington.
Statement of Quality
Outreach and Continuing Education is committed to the same high standards of quality for which Western is well known. Programs and courses are designed and/or revised with the assistance of university faculty, aided by industry and community experts and are reviewed and approved by Western Washington University colleges, departments, and academic committees.
Degree Programs
oce.wwu.edu/programs-and-courses
Phone: 360-650-3308
The following academic programs are offered through the College of Business and Economics, College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, Huxley College of the Environment, Woodring College of Education, and the Graduate School. For program information, visit the appropriate website listed below.
College of Business and Economics
Business Administration, Managers and Professionals, MBA
Program website: cbe.wwu.edu/mba/weekend-program
Business Administration — General Concentration, BA (Management)
Program website: cbe.wwu.edu/mgmt/general-poulsbo
College of Fine and Performing Arts
Illustration Certificate
Program website: TBA
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate Preparation Program
Program website: chss.wwu.edu/csd/post-baccalaureate-program
Multidisciplinary Studies, BA
Program website: ee.wwu.edu/degree-programs/multidisciplinary-studies
College of Science and Engineering
Cybersecurity, BS; Cybersecurity Minor; Cybersecurity Certificate
Program website: ee.wwu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-science-cybersecurity
Huxley College of the Environment
Huxley on the Peninsulas
Program website: huxley.wwu.edu/hcop/huxley-college-peninsulas
Environmental Science Extension Major, BS
Program website: huxley.wwu.edu/hcop/environmental-science-hcop
Environmental Policy (Extension), BA
Program website: huxley.wwu.edu/hcop/environmental-policy-hcop
Woodring College of Education
Early Childhood Education, BAE with a residency teacher certification for P-3
Early Childhood Education, BAE – Non Certification
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/early-childhood-education-olympic-program
Education for Inclusive Environments, BAE with a residency teacher certificate and endorsements in elementary education and special education
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/teacher-education-outreach-programs
Educational Administration, Thesis, MEd
Initial Administrator Certificate (Superintendent)
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/edad/initial-superintendent-certification
Elementary Education Professional Program with a residency teacher certificate and endorsement in elementary education
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/elementary-education
Elementary Education Endorsement Program for Certified Teachers
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/elementary-education
ESOL Endorsement for Teachers
Program website: ee.wwu.edu/degree-programs/esol-endorsement-practicing-teachers-certificate
Human Services, BA
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/hs/distance-learning
Nursing (RN-to-BSN), BSN
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/bsn/rn-bsn-program
Rehabilitation Counseling, Non-Thesis, MA
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/rc/rehabilitation-counseling
Residency Administrator Certificate (Principal)
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/edad/educational-administration
Secondary Education, Master in Teaching (MIT)
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/master-teaching
Special Education Endorsement Program for Certified Teachers
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/special-education
Teacher Education Outreach Programs
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/teop/teacher-education-outreach-programs
TESOL Certificate
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/tesol/teaching-english-speakers-other-languages
Alternate Route Programs: Customized alternate route programs are developed by Woodring College of Education in conjunction with school districts.
Degree/Certificate Programs Site List
oce.wwu.edu/programs-and-courses
- Bellingham (Main Campus)
- Anacortes
- Bremerton
- Burien
- Everett
- Mount Vernon
- Port Angeles
- Poulsbo
- Seattle
- Tacoma
- Online: www.wwu.edu/WesternOnline
Western on the Peninsulas
www.wwu.edu/peninsulas
Phone: 360-394-2733
For over 20 years, Western has offered degree, professional, and certificate programs to students on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. As part of Western’s commitment to serve the citizens of Washington, Western collaborated with Olympic College in 2013 to establish the Western Washington University Center at Olympic College, Poulsbo to better serve the community and businesses on the Peninsulas. Western on the Peninsulas strives to meet the growing demand of the community by offering degree programs from the College of Business and Economics, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, Huxley College of the Environment, and Woodring College of Education.
Western Online
oce.wwu.edu/westernonline
WesternOnline@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-650-3308
Departments across campus, in conjunction with OCE, offer alternatives for completing university course work, including General University Requirements (GURs), upper-division writing proficiency requirements, electives, and courses required for Western majors and minors. Many of the courses offered through WesternOnline are open to anyone - both Western students and the public may enroll. Degree seeking students should verify requirements for degree/major with the academic department.
Online Term-Based
WesternOnline@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-650-3308
Online Term-Based courses begin and end with Western’s quarterly schedule. Students may access the course 24 hours, seven days a week and work at the pace designated by the instructor. Current course offerings, registration information, and tuition details for Term-Based online courses can be found on the WesternOnline website at: ee.wwu.edu/westernonline.
Self-Paced (formerly Independent Learning or Correspondence)
iLearn@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-650-3650
Self-Paced courses enable students to start anytime while following a course guide developed for the Self-Paced student. Students will have six months from the month of registration to complete their course. Registration information and current offerings can be found on the WesternOnline website at: ee.wwu.edu/westernonline.
Online Degree and Certificate Programs
Human Services, BA
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/hs/human-services
TESOL Certificate
Program website: wce.wwu.edu/tesol/teaching-english-speakers-other-languages
Summer Session
oce.wwu.edu/summer-session
Summer.Session@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-650-3308
Summer Session is a self-support quarter that offers over 500 academic credit and professional development courses. In addition to the traditional 6- and 9-week courses, offerings include short term, online, field courses, and faculty-led global learning programs.
Language and Culture Programs
ee.wwu.edu/language-culture-programs
Asia University America Program
oce.wwu.edu/asia-university-america-program
WWU-Asia University America Program (AUAP) is an English language and cultural orientation program that has been developed cooperatively with Asia University (Tokyo, Japan), Central Washington University, and Eastern Washington University. During this five-month study-abroad program, students from Asia University attend AUAP courses at Western in English as a Second Language, American Cultural Studies, and Global Issues. AUAP students earn credit from Asia University and are not matriculated to Western.
Intensive English Program
oce.wwu.edu/intensive-english-program
The Intensive English Program (IEP) provides a variety of English language courses designed to prepare international students for academic study at American colleges and universities. IEP classes, which are mostly noncredit, focus on preparing students for these academic experiences, as well as helping them to adapt socially and culturally to living in the U.S. The program emphasizes creating opportunities for Western students and IEP students to interact, both in the classroom and through informal conversational situations.
IEP, in cooperation with the Office of Admissions, manages the conditional admissions process, in which international students, as admitted undergraduates, enroll in a combination of regular academic classes and advanced English-language classes. Conditional admission functions as a bridging process from ESL to university coursework and is designed to better prepare international students for study in degree programs.
Academy for Lifelong Learning
ee.wwu.edu/all/
Bellingham: 360-650-4970
Peninsulas: 360-394-2748
Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) offers a diverse spectrum of academic and cultural courses and excursions to adults, regardless of age or educational background. Offerings are noncredit and are taught by Western faculty, faculty emeritus, and experts in various fields and professions.
Professional Studies and Continuing Education
ee.wwu.edu/profdev
Phone: 360-650-3717
Professional enrichment opportunities are available for individuals interested in broadening their professional skills, exploring new careers, or seeking additional endorsements or courses for career enhancement. Offerings include:
- Certificate Programs offer in-depth study in professional and specialized areas resulting in a certificate of completion when the program is successfully completed. Courses are designed to meet the busy schedules of adults.
- Contact: 360-650-3717.
- Credit Option/Clock Hour partnerships with professional organizations provide Western credit or clock hours to partnership offerings. Course work must meet University academic standards.
- Contact: 360-650-7780.
Conference Services
ee.wwu.edu/conferences
Phone: 360-650-4007
Conference Services helps in facilitating and planning conferences and workshops for groups and organizations year-round. Services include fiscal management, registration, marketing, web development, hospitality, printing, media equipment, and general support.
Youth Programs
oce.wwu.edu/youth-programs
Youth@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-650-6820
Youth Programs are designed for the academic pursuits and leadership development of youth in elementary, middle and high school. Participants live on campus or commute while they explore the arts, humanities, technology, science, outdoor challenges and more.
Facing the Future
www.facingthefuture.org
Phone: 844-284-2151
Facing the Future is an international leader whose mission is to create curriculum for educators that equip and motivate students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness, and engage in positive solutions for a sustainable future.
SEA Discovery Center
wwu.edu/SEA
SEA@wwu.edu
Phone: 360-598-4460
The SEA Discovery Center where we combine science, education, and an aquarium. The SEA Discovery Center is a hands-on facility. Our tidepool touch tank allows you to interact with most of the animals you will find around Puget Sound. Get up close and personal with several species of sea star, anemone, urchin, crab, shrimp, even a sea cucumber and other surprises. Experience over 100 species of marine plants and animals while learning about the nature of our inland waterways. Our main focus is to promote lifelong learning and appreciation for the local marine environment by providing science education with hands-on learning and conservation. We welcome visitors of all ages to learn more about the creatures living in the waters that surround us.
Testing Center
oce.wwu.edu/testing-center
Phone: 360-650-3080
The Testing Center is a National College Testing Association (NCTA) Certified Test Center and adheres to the standards and guidelines of NCTA and the Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC). The mission of the Testing Center is to provide high quality and secure testing services for students, graduates, professionals and those from the local and regional community. Other functions of the testing center include:
Administers and proctors make-up exams and exams for independent study courses.
- Provides distance learning exams for both Western students and students attending other universities.
- Provides information on national testing programs.
- Maintains records of entrance test scores.
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