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Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Extended University Programs


Dr. Dawn Gaymer
Associate Provost

Mr. Andrew J. Holmes
Executive Director of Technology

Ms. Lisa Emery
Executive Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing

Main Office: 3rd floor Ellsworth Hall
Telephone: (269) 387-4200
Fax: (269) 387-4204
URL: wmich.edu/extended

Extended University Programs (EUP) extends Western Michigan University’s educational resources throughout Michigan and beyond by partnering with academic departments to deliver undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit conferences and workshops. These programs are delivered in a time, place, and format that address the needs of the adult, part-time learner. EUP is comprised of regional locations in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Metro Detroit, Muskegon, Southwest, and Traverse City, as well as Online Education, University Studies, Professional Development, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU.

 

EUP Vision Statement

To inspire, enable, and encourage lifelong learning, through educational access, personal growth, and professional development opportunities - one individual, one class, and one preferred learning style at a time.

EUP Mission Statement

EUP provides University leadership in lifelong learning and innovation through educational technologies and outreach. EUP serves as the bridge to engage diverse populations.

Regional Locations

Regional locations have environments that are tailored to the busy, working adult, including comfortable seating, computer labs, wireless Internet access, and courses scheduled on evenings and weekends. In addition to academic programming, regional locations provide the connection to WMU offices including financial aid, advising, university libraries, and other university services.

Auburn Hills
WMU Cooley Law School
2630 Featherstone Road
Suite 115
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 485-4500
 

Lansing
Lansing Community College University Center
MC 8200W
210 W. Shiawassee St.
Lansing, MI 48901-7210
(517) 483-9728
 

Battle Creek
Kendall Center
50 W. Jackson St.
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3505
(269) 965-5380
 

Muskegon
Stevenson Center for Higher Education
221 S. Quarterline Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-0500
 

Clinton Township
Macomb Community College University Center
44575 Garfield Road
Building UC1, Room 225
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 226-4838
 

Southwest
On the campus of Lake Michigan College
2785 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 934-1500
 

 

Grand Rapids
Downtown location
200 Ionia Avenue, SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-4100

Traverse City
Northwestern Michigan College University Center
2200 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 201
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-1846

Beltline location:
2333 East Beltline, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 771-9470

 

 


Online Education

Online Education offers a variety of courses, degrees, and certificate programs entirely online. Online Education also offers hybrid courses and hybrid degree programs that utilize contemporary online learning technologies and methodologies. Additional services include instructional design and course development support for instructors, technical support for students, and on-campus proctored testing.

University Studies Degree

The University Studies bachelor’s degree completion program integrates prior coursework into a personalized degree, providing students with an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree from WMU in a manageable and straightforward fashion without the constraints of s specialized curriculum. Either a B.S. or a B.A. degree can be awarded based on the topical areas applied.

Professional Development (PD)

Professional Development is dedicated to providing an increased selection and availability of non-credit learning experiences designed with a client centric approach for personal enrichment and career elevation. This unit offers training, preparatory programs and certificates for professionals seeking continuing education credentialing. Additionally, it provides and coordinates the approval of Western Michigan University Continuing Education Units (CEU) and State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for the State of Michigan.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU offers educational opportunities for mature adults who have a passion for learning. This volunteer organization works with WMU emeriti, faculty and staff to offer courses and trips year-round. The purpose of the Institute is to:

  • Provide intellectual and cultural stimulation, personal growth, and social engagement for participants in an informal, lively, learning atmosphere.
  • Enrich and extend the quality of life for participants.
  • Create an academy of learners who can share what they have learned and experienced during their lives.