UW Bothell is developing and launching new degrees designed to meet the needs of our students, community and state. The degrees listed below have recently launched or are expected to begin during the coming year. Additional programs are in development, guided by UW Bothell’s plan for growth, subject to approval by the HEC Board. Programs are added to this page as they receive HEC Board approval and funding.
Please let us know about your interest in these or other programs by taking our degree interest survey or contacting vcaa@uwb.edu.
New for Autumn 2011
The degree option in Law, Economics and Public Policy will allow students to study the political and economic contexts in which laws are made, as well as how legal institutions shape policy formulation and outcome. Providing a strong analytical toolbox from economics and political science, completion of this option will enable students to analyze policy problems, alternatives and consequences.
For more information, visit the Law, Economics and Public Policy Option webpage.
Students from across departments at all three campuses will be assigned to interdisciplinary teams of students from diverse academic fields in the innovative Ecological Restoration Tri-campus Minor. These teams will work with a community partner to undertake ecological restoration projects in the surrounding area that are important, but for which financial or technical resources are limited.
For more information, visit the Ecological Restoration Tri-campus Minor website.
The Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development (GCSDD) is designed for students who lack formal education in computer science, but desire to enter into the field of software development and/or pursue the Masters of Science in Computing & Software Systems.
For more information, visit the Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development webpage.
Take advantage of new opportunities for creative game designers and developers in the Game Design & Creation Certificate program. Study the principles and methodologies of modern game design and interactive online experiences, analyze the dramatic and dynamic elements of game systems and understand how online games are produced and monetized. Build prototypes of both digital and non digital games to ultimately create your own next-generation online gaming experiences.
This program is offered through UW Professional and Continuing Education.
For more information, visit the Game Design & Creation Certificate webpage.
Students in the Nonprofit Management Certificate program will develop their leadership skills and gain the ability to effectively assume the many roles required of a successful nonprofit manager – from financial stewardship, to effective program evolvement, to community relations and communication development. Learn how to manage people, build effective programs and maintain a healthy and efficient organization. Explore the essentials of fundraising and financial management. Discover how to develop communication plans and public relations strategies.
This program is offered through UW Professional and Continuing Education.
For more information, visit the Nonprofit Management Certificate webpage.