The specialization combines a liberal arts background in literature with specialized writing courses in creative writing (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting), business writing, professional writing, scientific and technical writing, editing, and publishing. Students in this 74-credit specialization are expected to complete ENG 301 and ENG 303 prior to enrolling in other upper-division major requirements.

Entry Requirements

Applicants with a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher and have satisfied the CADR requirements (see below) will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score*. Admission Essay is not required.

*Applicants must still submit an ACT or SAT test scores. Test scores are used for scholarship consideration and for placement into English and Math courses at CWU.

Applicants with a 3.00 - 3.39 cumulative GPA who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be considered for admission based on grades AND test scores.

For applicants with CADR deficiencies, Admissions will take into account, grade trends, course rigor, senior year course schedule, and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions Essay recommended ( essay questions ).

Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 - 2.99 and/or CADR deficiencies will be considered through CWU's holistic Comprehensive Review Process. In this process we consider your responses to essay questions , grade trends, course rigor, senior year course schedule, and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions Essay is required.

To be considered for admissions, students must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA in high school and any applicable college work.

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (CADR)
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CADR refers to college admission criteria established by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Each school district determines which of its courses meet CADR guidelines. Students are encouraged to take additional courses above and beyond the minimum CADR requirements listed below.

English: 4 credits (including 3 credits of literature and composition)

Math: 3 credits (including algebra I, algebra II and geometry)

Senior year Math-Based Quantitative Course: 1 credit. (Acceptable courses include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, pre-calculus and above, math analysis, statistics, applied math, appropriate career and technical courses, or an algebra-based science course such as chemistry or physics. If you take and pass pre-calculus, math analysis or calculus prior to your senior year, you're exempt from this requirement.)

Social Science: 3 credits

Lab Science: 2 credits (one credit required in an algebra based lab science)

World Language: 2 credits of the same world language, Native American language or American Sign Language
1 credit of fine, visual, or performing arts, or electives from any of the other required CADR areas

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

Other Fees

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With this specialization, you will become a qualified business professional prepared to pursue careers that apply a blend of management, administrative and information technology skills in contemporary business environments. The administrative manager supervises office employees, designs office work systems, maintains internal and external communication systems, and compiles meaningful reports from information processing. Your knowledge of IT tools complemented by the soft skills of communication and leadership will qualify you to seek employment in positions requiring the management of data, projects, people, and organizational change. All types of business from agriculture and finance, to manufacturing and health care are seeking graduates with these skills.

Possible careers include:

Project Managers
Facilities Managers
Entry- and Mid- Level Administrative Managers
Legislative Assistants
Administrative Assistants
Customer Service Representatives
Consultants
Account Specialists

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the BS-ITAM program must have a transferable associate degree from an accredited two-year school, or have earned a bachelor degree in any field, and be admitted to CWU through the university application process.

Central Washington University has authorization and/or exemption to deliver fully online degree programs to students in the following states: Washington, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

If you reside in a state not listed above, we may not be able to accept you for admission into a fully online degree program offered at CWU. Acceptance will depend on CWU gaining authorization to offer the online program in your state.

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences is for students who are interested in broader options in course selection than are possible within a traditional departmental major and who want to specialize their course of study according to individual interests and professional/educational aspirations. Persons holding this degree will find employment in a variety of occupations, ranging from corporate to social services, depending upon their primary emphasis among the various disciplines within the social science category. This degree also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in psychology, sociology, social work, and political science.

Entry Requirements

Applicants with a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher and have satisfied the CADR requirements (see below) will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score*. Admission Essay is not required.

*Applicants must still submit an ACT or SAT test scores. Test scores are used for scholarship consideration and for placement into English and Math courses at CWU.

Applicants with a 3.00 - 3.39 cumulative GPA who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be considered for admission based on grades AND test scores.

For applicants with CADR deficiencies, Admissions will take into account, grade trends, course rigor, senior year course schedule, and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions Essay recommended ( essay questions ).

Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 - 2.99 and/or CADR deficiencies will be considered through CWU's holistic Comprehensive Review Process. In this process we consider your responses to essay questions , grade trends, course rigor, senior year course schedule, and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions Essay is required.

To be considered for admissions, students must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA in high school and any applicable college work.

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (CADR)
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CADR refers to college admission criteria established by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Each school district determines which of its courses meet CADR guidelines. Students are encouraged to take additional courses above and beyond the minimum CADR requirements listed below.

English: 4 credits (including 3 credits of literature and composition)

Math: 3 credits (including algebra I, algebra II and geometry)

Senior year Math-Based Quantitative Course: 1 credit. (Acceptable courses include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, pre-calculus and above, math analysis, statistics, applied math, appropriate career and technical courses, or an algebra-based science course such as chemistry or physics. If you take and pass pre-calculus, math analysis or calculus prior to your senior year, you're exempt from this requirement.)

Social Science: 3 credits

Lab Science: 2 credits (one credit required in an algebra based lab science)

World Language: 2 credits of the same world language, Native American language or American Sign Language
1 credit of fine, visual, or performing arts, or electives from any of the other required CADR areas

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of Arts major in Law and Justice (LAJ) is designed to prepare students for professional
employment in the criminal justice system and/or entry into graduate or law school. It retains the
humanistic emphasis of the liberal arts while assisting students to prepare for graduate school, careers
in law enforcement, corrections, paralegal professions and the practice of law following law school.

Entry Requirements

CWU offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law and Justice
designed for students who have completed a direct transfer agreement (DTA) associate degree (usually A.A. or A.S. Degree) from a Washington state community college, or its equivalent. Typically, online students have completed 90 credits prior to entering the program in preparation for the 300- and 400- level courses offered online.

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

Other Fees

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This program is intended for those individuals who are seeking a career in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession as a paramedic. The EMS Paramedicine Program at Central Washington University prides itself in providing comprehensive education in paramedicine with an unparalleled depth and breadth of scope. It boasts a five-year pass-rate on the National Registry Exam for Paramedic of 96%, with nearly 90% passing on their first attempt. In addition, nearly 100% of our graduates get placement into their chosen profession.

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements for candidacy for this program include:

Must be at least 18 years-old or older at the beginning of the course.

Evidence of a high school diploma or equivalency qualification with a 2.0 GPA or better (a GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred).

Admission to Central Washington University
Current EMT-Basic / Intermediate certification or equivalent documentation active for one year or more required.
EMT experience with approximately 200 prehospital 911 calls with an Advanced Life Support EMS agency is preferred. It is recommended that students keep a log of their calls and include the agency name, date, nature of call and the student’s role during the call.
HOBET V exam with a composite score in the 80 - 90th percentile range. (is preferred)

Letters of recommendation from a minimum of three medical professionals (preferably paramedics) involved directly or indirectly in the delivery of prehospital medical care.

Successful completion of interview by Selection Committee of the EMS Paramedic Program at Central Washington University

For degree-seeking students, it is strongly recommended that students applying to the EMS Paramedicine Major have already completed all General Education Requirements. Otherwise, students may begin the EMS Paramedicine major before General Education requirements met, but every student must satisfy the General Education requirements in order to graduate.

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

Other Fees

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