Graduate Programs

Biology graduate student in labThe College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University advances knowledge through research and scholarship. Our programs will prepare you to be a future researcher, scholar, teacher, practitioner or professional in a variety of fields.

Match your interests with our programs and faculty who are fully engaged in research and pursuing knowledge.

WMU is one of six Michigan universities categorized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as performing at either the “higher” or “highest” levels of research activity. 

The strength of the College of Arts and Sciences as the heart of a close-knit, friendly-learning, research university is reflected in the variety of our graduate programs.

World-class faculty are devoted to teaching and mentoring and are concerned with your career development and success.