13 Online programmes offered by the university

The Master of Education, Higher Education program at Central Washington University is designed for candidates with an interest in working in administrative positions in institutions of higher education, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, national government organizations, or the social sector. 

Central Washington University has offered the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Masters Online Graduate Program since 2001. 

The public health profession focuses on preventing disease, addressing inequities and developing policies and programs that help communities achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Our Public Health program at Central Washington University aims to educate and empower the emerging generation of public health leaders.

The graduate program in Primate Behavior at Central Washington University provides the only opportunity for students to earn an MS degree in Primatology in the United States. 

The Family and Consumer Sciences Education graduate program from Central Washington University  is part of a consortium of universities that are connected through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA).

The Literary Studies and Teaching specialization at Central Washington University offers a rigorous, individualized program of advanced study of literature in English, while preparing graduates for careers in secondary school and college-level teaching, professional training and research, and writing in a range of disciplines and modalities.

The Master in Education School Administration program at Central Washington University prepares teachers for the residency principal's certificate. A student shall complete at least 45 credits in an approved Course of Study to be developed in consultation with the graduate advisor. 

Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management has been described as the process and discipline of assessing risk in order to make more informed decisions and to implement measures for balancing an organization’s desired levels of risk and reward. Central Washington University offers a bachelor of science in Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management

Central Washington University (CWU) is excited to offer a Master of Science Degree in Sport and Athletic Administration.  

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction is an online graduate program offered at Central Washington University  for classroom teachers intending to improve their pedagogy or assume leadership positions

This English - Professional and Creative Writing major from Central Washington University 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.

The Law and Justice programme offered by the Central Washington University is designed to serve two distinct groups: (1) those in a law and justice field with professional experience and (2) those without professional experience who aspire to a law and justice career or doctoral work.

During the History programme offered by the Central Washington University students may choose from among three different options: thesis; project; and written examination.