Trustees approve new academic programsOct. 5, 2010 KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new minor program and a new accelerated master's degree program at its September meeting. The new minor in Race and Ethnic Relations provides a practical understanding of how interethnic and interracial relations develop over time; the economic, social and cultural factors that can lead to modifications of existing relationships; and the implications of these dynamics for the delivery of human services, business and other interactions. Also approved was a new Accelerated Master's Degree Program in Computer Science. The program allows for up to 12 credit hours of specific higher-level courses taken as an undergraduate to be counted toward a master's. This shortens the time required to obtain a master's degree, serving as an incentive for students to pursue a higher degree and as a recruitment tool for undergraduate students. Media contact: Cheryl Roland, (269) 387-8400, cheryl.roland@wmich.edu WMU News |