Increase Foundational Knowledge

Are you majoring in a subject you love but want to increase your knowledge of social sciences, humanities, or the arts but don't know how to fit it into your curriculum? Choosing from the list of essential studies courses below can help you explore these topics, fulfill requirements and keep you on track to graduation. 

Western Michigan University's current semester courses and descriptions are listed below. Enrolled students can also access descriptions by logging into GoWMU and accessing Degree Works.

• Courses designated as DI fulfill the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
• Courses designated as PS fulfill the Planetary Sustainability requirement.