Western Governors University

Western Governors University emphasizes mastery of essential skills and knowledge in your field, basing progress toward your online degree on passing assessments (such as tests, projects, assignments, etc.), not accumulating credit hours. We call it competency-based education.

With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in teacher education, business, information technology, and health professions (including nursing), this demanding yet flexible approach to education allows you a unique advantage in how you pursue your education. Here’s what the WGU advantage means to you:

Flexibility and Affordability. We know you’re busy. Our competency-based approach to education allows you to extensively personalize your degree program. There are no classrooms and no required seat times. In most cases, you’ll access course material or study independently at the time and place you choose. If you have years of experience, you may be able to use said experience to complete your assessments faster. This could save you thousands of dollars because you pay tuition at a flat rate every six months, regardless of how many assessments you successfully complete.
Commitment and Support. When you become a WGU student, you’ll have the constant support of a dedicated mentor who will guide, motivate, congratulate, and commiserate with you as you progress toward your degree. You will work with your mentor until you graduate (and in many cases, stay in touch long after). You’ll get to know your mentor as an advisor, coach, cheerleader, even a friend. You’ll also interact with an online learning community of students in your same program, so you’re never alone.
Credibility through Accreditation. You won’t have to worry about the credibility of your WGU degree. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU’s Teachers College is also the first and only exclusively online teacher education institution to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

You’re a mom; you’ve got a lot of things on your plate already. However, if you’re serious about your education and are an organized, solid independent learner who’s willing to try to devote 15 to 20 hours per week to your studies, WGU could be the university you’re looking for. You’ll have all the support and flexibility you need to complete your education. Learn more today!