William Woods University

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A thriving community with enduring values. William Woods University is a learning community of more than 3,500 students and faculty, including some 1,100 traditional undergraduates representing more than 35 US states and 24 countries on our 225-acre campus in Fulton, Missouri.
We offer unique undergraduate programs, including an internationally recognized equestrian studies program, a four-year American Sign Language interpreting program, and a criminal justice degree with homeland security emphasis.
William Woods University believes in a service-learning model, where students learn best through hands-on experience, and through the giving of their hearts, minds, and talents.
Among our network of more than 20,000 successful alumni, we count an Olympic gold medalist, the trainer of Thunder, the mascot of the Denver Broncos, and innumerable professionals in medicine, business, law, and education — including more than 600 school leaders ranging from superintendents and principals, and special education administrators. William Woods graduates fill positions at Disney, 3M, Coca-Cola, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and many other major corporations.
Our 146-year history of service and leadership in education has given us, as a community, values that endure and make the William Woods educational experience unique. We challenge our students to discover, lead, and achieve, often beyond what they ever dreamed possible. What makes William Woods different is our commitment to stay with our students as they pursue their goals to see that they thrive in school and beyond. It is a personal, first-name relationship that goes well beyond the classroom and lasts long after the degree is earned.
Ask a student what the William Woods experience is like. The answer will most likely evolve from a discussion of the program to an account of the people who not only engaged and challenged but also walked alongside them and supported them until the journey was completed thoroughly.
An independent voice in higher education, William Woods University distinguishes itself as a student-centered and professions-oriented university committed to the values of ethics, self-liberation, and lifelong education of students in the world community.
Whether you are planning your career as an undergraduate, graduate, or online student, you connect with a degree that will take you to the next place in your life or career. We pride ourselves on a tradition of rigorous and practical study, built on more than 140 years of academic excellence. Moreover, we promise you that we will be by your side, every step, in the classroom and the community, to show you the way and help you get there.
Business. Education. Fine arts. Science. Sports. We have designed our courses of study not just to prepare you for a career, but to prepare you for life in a dynamic, global world. It is a world where you will need the tools to make decisions, make your way, and continue learning throughout your life. Our mission is to make sure that your William Woods University education includes these skills in addition to the knowledge you gain from your coursework. Whichever path you choose, you will find that your classroom learning is complemented and fulfilled by what you learn through campus activities and through the local, regional, and international communities you encounter while you are here. The experience will challenge you at times. Our standards are high. However, so is our commitment to walk with you every step of the way until your goals are achieved.
Sharpen your entrepreneurial skills and get ready to lead with our MBA degree. Alternatively, choose a path of leadership in education. Whichever path you choose, William Woods University graduate programs combine a national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value. Flexible schedules, evening classes, and nearby locations make our graduate programs an ideal option for the working professional.
You may have a specific career goal in business or education that requires a Master’s degree. Alternatively, you may be looking to broaden your horizons through an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Alternatively, you may be a working professional who has already earned some college credit and wants to complete your degree. You can achieve these goals in an affordable, accredited, supportive online learning environment through a William Woods University online degree.
Whichever path you seek, you can expect to be challenged and supported, through practical coursework taught by engaging faculty. Our professional experience is matched by a down-to-earth commitment to involve you deeply in your learning experience, foster networking and collaboration with your peers, and support you throughout your academic journey and beyond.
You will find that a common thread runs through the experience of every William Woods student — undergraduate or graduate, on campus, on location, or online. The genuine and heartfelt commitment of a caring academic community is at the heart of everything we do. William Woods will amaze you, challenge you, coach you, stretch you, and walk alongside you as you reach for your goal and flourish.
How that happens depends on who you are. An athlete will find inspiration from our 1936 Olympic medalist achievements and other past Owls, immortalized in our Athletics Hall of Fame. Globetrotters will want to look into our Woods Around the World travel-study program. A passion for horses and education could lead an online graduate student to find fulfillment teaching others to train champions. A service-minded student can study American Sign Language or work as a teaching intern for the Lakota Nation. Moreover, every student on campus will enjoy the companionship and service activities of the Greek community at William Woods.

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