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Business Administration: Bachelor of Arts ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/bus/)
This program offers advanced studies in business, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. It is designed for students who have completed at least 80 transferable credits. The program emphasizes effective oral and written communication, teamwork in a diverse workforce, entrepreneurial management in high-tech companies, and skills for working in the global business environment.

Program Length
The program may be completed in approximately two years.
 
Admission Requirements (http://www.bothell.washington.edu/bus/admissions)
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
  • Minimum of 80 quarter credits
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
  • Written Skills Assessment
  • Two years of a single foreign language in high school or two quarters in college
  • Five credits each of statistics, calculus, financial accounting, managerial accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, intro to law; 10 credits each of English Composition, natural science, social science; 15 credits of humanities.
 
Modality
On-campus program, classes normally meet twice a week.
 
Contact Information
Don Whitney
Academic Services Assistant Director
Business Program
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358533
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5489, 425.352.5394
fax: 425.352.5277
e-mail: whitneyd@u.washington.edu
 
 


Business Administration: Masters in Business Administration ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/bus/degrees/mba/)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program at the University of Washington, Bothell, is designed specifically for professionals in technology-oriented businesses. Our curriculum offers current and future managers the knowledge and skills they need to manage successfully in this era of rapid growth and change. Developed in collaboration with representatives from leading regional businesses operating in the software, telecommunications, biotechnology, and high tech manufacturing sectors, this 74-credit program can be completed in two or three years of evening study and offers mid-career professionals the business, analytical, team, and communication skills they need to lead their organizations to new levels of success. We are confident that you will find the program both challenging and rewarding. The MBA Program provides advanced training in the critical management functions, such as marketing, finance, accounting, e-commerce, leadership, and operations management, with an emphasis on the opportunities and challenges faced by high tech companies.

Program Length
The MBA is a two year, cohort-oriented, lockstep program. This means that all students will enter the program, take the common set of courses in sequence, and graduate together.
 
Entrance Requirements
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
  • Application form
  • Two official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Two application essays
  • Completed Resume
  • Official GMAT/ TOEFL scores
 
Modality
Classes are held on campus, Monday and Wednesday evenings during Fall-Winter-Spring. Summer classes, due to the short four-week sessions, are three evenings per week.
 
Contact Information
Don Whitney
Academic Services Assistant Director
Business Program
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358533
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5489, 425.352.5394
fax: 425.352.5277
e-mail: whitneyd@u.washington.edu
 
 

Computing and Software Systems: Bachelor of Science ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/CSS/)
The Bachelor of Science in Computing and Software Systems (BSCSS) is designed for students who have completed at least two years of college, including specific prerequisites. The focus of CSS courses offers a broad range of topics from the theory of computer science the application of both leading edge and mature technologies. The BSCSS degree program offers a multidisciplinary approach that will enable students to develop a wide range of competencies needed for success in the dynamic and varied field of software applications. These include analysis and problem solving techniques; communication and business management skills; in-depth understanding of the software design and development process; and a solid technical foundation to allow students to continue to learn new and complex techniques.

 
Program Length
The program can be completed in approximately two years.
 
Admission Requirements (http://www.bothell.washington.edu/CSS/admissions/requirements.html)
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
  • A minimum of 80 quarter credits
  • Two years of a single foreign language in high school or 2 quarters of a single foreign language in college
  • Two years of high school algebra or intermediate algebra in college (the University of Washington does not grant credit for intermediate algebra, but successful completion of a course at or above this level is required of all students admitted)
  • English Composition (5 credits)
  • Advanced Composition or Technical Writing (5 credits)
  • Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (college algebra or above) 4 credits
  • Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (Humanities) 15 credits
  • Individuals & Societies (Social Sciences) 15 credits
  • Natural World (Natural Sciences) 20 credits
  • Two quarters of computer programming Calculus
  • Probability/Statistics
 
Modality
On-campus program, classes normallymeet twice a week.
 
Contact Information
Dina Meske
Counseling Services Coordinator
Computing and Software Systems
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358534
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.3242, 425.352.5279
fax: 425.352.5216
e-mail: dinam@u.washington.edu
 


Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences: Bachelor of Arts ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/IAS/degrees/BLS/)
The IAS program offers students advanced interdisciplinary study across and beyond the fields traditionally associated with the arts and sciences. The abilities deriving from an arts and sciences education position students to participate in workplace and civic leadership in a democratic society, to enrich their personal lives and their communities, and to appreciate and care for the natural environment. It is the goal of the program to promote lifelong learning. The program can be completed in approximately two years.

Program Length
The MBA is a two year, cohort-oriented, lockstep program. This means that all students will enter the program, take the common set of courses in sequence, and graduate together.
 
Admission Requirements (http://www.bothell.washington.edu/IAS/degrees/BLS/requirements.html)
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
  • 80 quarter credits from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.0
  • Intermediate algebra (high school or college level)
  • Two years (high school) OR 10 quarter credits (college) of a single foreign language
  • English Composition ,10 credits recommended
  • Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, 5 credits
  • Natural Science, 15 credits
  • Humanities, 15 credits
  • Social Science, 15 credits
 
Modality
On-campus program, classes normally meet twice a week.
 
Contact Information
Kathryn Cavil
Academic Counselor
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358530
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5351, 425.352.5351
fax: 425.352.5277
e-mail: kcavil@u.washington.edu
 
 


Policy Studies: Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS)** ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/IAS/degrees/MAPS/)
The Master of Arts in Policy Studies at the University of Washington, Bothell offers an innovative, integrated approach to the study of contemporary policy issues in local and global contexts and prepares its students for policy-related analyst and leadership careers in public, private and non-profit organizations. It is constructed on the belief that students attain their highest levels of understanding and proficiency when combining practice with theory and connecting classroom and real life environments. MAPS faculty and curriculum emphasize the integration of skills, abilities and fields of knowledge that lie at the heart of a liberal arts education with the field experiences, applied research, learning opportunities, and professional skills essential for policy professionals and organizational leaders working in our complex, rapidly changing regional and global worlds. Through class seminars, small group and on-line study, service learning, field research, internship options and a capstone project, students will acquire the depth of knowledge, practical experiences, and sophisticated professional skills critical to their success as future leaders. The program may be completed in approximately two years.

Program Length
The MBA is a two year, cohort-oriented, lockstep program. This means that all students will enter the program, take the common set of courses in sequence, and graduate together.
 
Admission Requirements (http://www.bothell.washington.edu/IAS/degrees/MAPS/applications.html)
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
  • A letter of application to MAPS, describing relevant background and articulating goals in seeking a MAPS degree
  • An Application for Admission to the Graduate School
  • Three letters of reference, including at least two from professors familiar with the applicant's ability to do the graduate-level work required for MAPS
  • Scores on the Graduate Record Exam or other evidence of exceptional verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills through professional experience and/or coursework
  • An individual academic essay demonstrating the applicant's critical thinking and writing skills
  • All academic records, including official transcripts, from prior academic work
  • Any additional documentation of academic and professional accomplishments relevant for consideration by the MAPS admissions committee
 
Modality
Cohort program, on-campus and on-line
Contact Information
Randy Spaulding
Field Coordinator (MAPS)
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358511
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5427, 425.352.3406
fax: 425.352.3462
e-mail: rspaulding@bothell.washington.edu
 
 


Education: K-8 Teacher Certification ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/educ/degrees/certification/)
The program is continually revitalized through the collaborative efforts of the program faculty and staff and the teachers, principals, and other school administrators who serve on the Professional Education Advisory Board. Collaboration within our educational communities strengthens our resolve and enhances our success in preparing teachers who will advance the intellectual lives of their students while helping them to live responsibly in our racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse society. The program may be completed in 4 quarters.

Program Length
The MBA is a two year, cohort-oriented, lockstep program. This means that all students will enter the program, take the common set of courses in sequence, and graduate together.
 
Admission Requirements http://www.bothell.washington.edu/educ/degrees/certification/application.html
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
 
Modality
On campus
 
Contact Information
Amelia Bowers
Education Program Specialist
Office of Student Affairs
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358500
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5274, 425.352.5000
fax: 425.352.5234
e-mail: bowersam@u.washington.edu
 


Education: Masters of Education ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/educ/degrees/masters/)
The ideal candidate for the UWB Master of Education is a person committed to energizing teaching and building collegial relationships with other professionals who share common goals, commitments, and professional questions.

 
Admission Requirements (http://www.bothell.washington.edu/educ/degrees/masters/)
UWB is prepared to expedite and facilitate the application and admission process. Please call our admission counselors for assistance. Temporary waivers of some requirements may be considered. Listed below are routine requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 3.0 G.P.A. in the last 90 credits of graded coursework
  • GRE scores
  • Admission essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
 
Modality
Classes are held on campus.
 
Contact Information
Amelia Bowers
Education Program Specialist
Office of Student Affairs
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358500
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5274, 425.352.5000
fax: 425.352.5234
e-mail: bowersam@u.washington.edu
 


Nursing: Bachelor of Science ( http://www.bothell.washington.edu/nursing/)
The University of Washington Bothell Nursing Program is a specially designed program for registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital school of nursing or an Associate Degree Nursing program. The program is a commitment to further the educational opportunities for registered nurses.

Program Length
By utilizing transfer credit based on the Washington State agreement among two-year and four-year institutions and validation testing of prior learning (NCLEX), the BSN completion program allows students to complete the Bachelor's degree in one year of full-time study or six quarters of part-time study.
 
Admission Requirements (http://www.bothell.washington.edu/nursing/admissions/requirements.html)
  • Associate's degree or diploma in nursing
  • Successful completion of NCLEX exam
  • Proof of current licensure for practice as a Register Nurse in Washington State
  • 90 transferable quarter credits
  • Two years of a single foreign language
  • Intermediate algebra
  • English Composition [5 credits]
  • Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (Humanities) [15 credits]
  • Individuals Society (Social Sciences) [15 credits]
  • Inorganic Chemistry [5 credits]
  • Microbiology [3 credits]
  • Anatomy Physiology [10 credits]
  • Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning [5 credits]
  • Statistics [3-5 credits]
 
Modality
Classes are held on campus.
 
Contact Information
Mary Ann Ogle
Counselor-Intern
Nursing Program
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Box 358532
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
voicemail: 425.352.5320, 425.352.5376
fax: 425.352.3237
e-mail: ogle@u.washington.edu
 
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