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Academic Departments
Academic Departments at Kansas Wesleyan University
Academics at Kansas Wesleyan University is organized into six divisions and 16 departments. It is through KWU’s academic departments that we offer exciting and innovating undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs and our master of business administration degree—plus countless classes, which will fuel your passion for learning! Browse the department links below or to the right to find the program that will inspire you to realize your full potential.
Art and Design
Earn a degree in the Art major, with concentrations in Studio Art (2D & 3D), Photography, Art Administration and Art Therapy, or in the Design major, with a concentration in Graphic Design.
Behavioral Science and Human Services
The department will expose you to majors that include Psychology, Psychological Services, Sociology and Social Work, as well as a minor in Political Science.
Biology
Study life science with a major in Biology, Biomedical Chemistry, or our Environmental, Sustainability and Resilience Studies degree!
Business and Accounting
We offer undergraduate majors in Accounting, Business Management and Marketing, as well as the online and on-campus graduate M.B.A. program (available fully online).
Center of Public Policy and Safety
The Center houses the academic departments of Criminal Justice and Emergency Management, with both degrees available fully online.
Chemistry
Choose from a major in Chemistry, Biomedical Chemistry or Chemistry Education.
Communication Studies & Theatre Arts
You’ll find degree programs in Communications, Public Relations, Theatre and Music Theatre.
Computer Studies
Offering strong hands-on preparation in technology, this department delivers majors in Network Management and System Administration (concentration in Forensic Computing available), and Software Engineering and Information Management.
English
You have the choice of two majors: English, with a Writing Emphasis concentration available, and English Education (6-12).
History
This department offers the choice of two bachelor degree majors in History and History Education (6-12) as well as minors in Political Science and Social Studies Interdisciplinary.
Mathematics and Physics
You’ll find majors in Mathematics, Mathematics Education (6-12), Physics, and Physics Education (6–12), as well as minors in Mathematics and Physics. There are also opportunities in Engineering through our Dual Degree Program in Engineering 3+2 (in conjunction with Washington University in St. Louis).
Music
Train your mind, ears and hands while majoring in Music Education (PreK-12), Music Performance or Music Theatre.
Nursing Education
Pursue a bachelor of science degree in Nursing or turn your RN into a BSN. Prepare yourself to help others with a degree in Health Science. Pre-professional programs include Pre-Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy.
Religion and Philosophy
Experience the contemplative minors of Religion and Philosophy, with Philosophy concentrations in Humanities and Science. Check out the 3+2 dual degree partnership with Saint Paul School of Theology!
Social Work
Sport and Exercise Science
You can choose from majors in Exercise Science, Physical Education (PreK-12) and Sports Management.
Teacher Education
The Department of Teacher Education at KWU will prepare you to thrive as a teacher of elementary, secondary and special education students.