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Prepared for Success
From Willamette to Nike
Francis Gonzalez ’96 turned his liberal arts degree and his passion for sports into a fulfilling career at one of the world’s best-known athletic companies.
Passion & Purpose
Leading by Example
Tej Reddy '12 credits the benefits of a liberal arts education to helping him serve disadvantaged people.
Prepared for Success
Pursuit of Excellence
Stephanie Skelly '12 proves her scholastic and athletic prowess through winning numerous awards.
Passion & Purpose
Showing What's Possible
Emily Johnson '12 reinvents a campus organization to dispel stereotypes against the developmentally disabled.
Noted Professors
A Dedicated Mentor
Professor Gary Tallman’s devotion to helping students turn their passion for science into successful careers has earned him a statewide award.
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College of Liberal Arts
Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Achievement
Willamette educates 1,800 enterprising, high-achieving undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts. We are nationally recognized for leadership in sustainability and our focus on social responsibility - qualities that reflect our Northwest values and our deeply held motto, "Not unto ourselves alone are we born."Our rigorous academic program will help you develop your talents in an environment that cultivates creativity, critical thinking and a global perspective. Willamette professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who - above all else - are committed to your success. As a Willamette graduate, you will be equipped to succeed and be accountable to yourself, your community and the future.
College of Law
Premier Legal Education in the Pacific Northwest
Willamette University College of Law emphasizes teaching excellence, faculty-student interaction, and a student-faculty ratio of 15-to-1. Our select enrollment of fewer than 430 creates an intellectual intimacy unmatched by most law schools, and our students gain practical training through simulation-based courses, moot court competitions, trial practice and externship placements.
Students can earn a JD, joint JD/MBA or LLM in Transnational Law. We also offer certificates in:
Atkinson Graduate School of Management
The MBA Designed for Career Entry, Change or Advancement
Willamette University's MBA and Executive Education programs provide managers at all levels with the tools needed for successful careers in business, government and not-for-profit organizations.- Full-Time MBA Formats
- Early Career MBA: For recent college graduates and applicants with limited to no work experience who are seeking their first professional position. (Salem)
- MBA for Career Change: For people with at least two years professional work experience who are seeking career change or advancement. (Salem)
- MBA for Professionals: An evening program designed to meet the needs of students who are fully employed. (Portland or Salem)
- Executive Development Center: Customized workshops and certificate programs for specific organizations, industries or functional groups.
- Full-Time MBA Formats
Graduate School of Education
Dedicated to Excellence in Teacher Education
Willamette University’s Graduate School of Education develops partnerships with Oregon schools while nurturing an awareness of the diverse needs of learners nationwide, showcasing our commitment to quality in teacher education and leadership.
- Master of Arts in Teaching: Offered full-time, 10-month or part-time, students earn their master’s degree and their initial teaching license.
- Master of Education: Offered in mixed formats, this program is for licensed teachers interested in pursuing a master’s degree.
- Advanced Programs: Professional development programs for those interested in earning a specialty endorsement in ESOL, Reading or Special Education or Administrator License program.
- Oregon Writing Project: This program supports teachers in helping their students become accomplished writers and learners.