Bachelor in Canadian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Canadian-American Studies, BA program is $7,500 per year for in-state students and $22,000 per year for out-of-state students..

This interdisciplinary program examines the relationships between Canada and the United States through historical, cultural, environmental, and economic lenses. Students analyze how shared and distinct characteristics shape regional issues and cross-border dynamics. The curriculum integrates courses from humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students engage with real-world problems using research methods from multiple academic fields.

Focus areas include Canadian-American relations, Canadian Histories/Cultures/Identities, Francophone Canada.

The program requires 120 credits, with 30 credits dedicated to the major. Students complete coursework in core areas and selected specializations, including a capstone project or independent study. The major is designed to be paired with other majors for interdisciplinary depth.

Graduates pursue roles in environmental policy, international business, diplomacy, education, research, and government liaison positions, including work with federal agencies and cross-border regional organizations.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. International students must submit official transcripts and proof of English proficiency. Application materials include a personal statement and academic records.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Western Washington University occupies a setting between the Salish Sea and the North Cascades, with mountains, forests, and the bay close to campus. Downtown Bellingham is within walking distance, giving students access to a compact college-town setting alongside outdoor opportunities. Campus life includes research, athletics, cultural collaboration, and spaces connected to the region’s heritage. The Lhaq’temish-ew’xw e tse XwLemi’ House of Healing recently opened in a building associated with symbolism, cultural heritage, and collaboration.

Small classes and personal faculty connections shape the academic experience. The university offers more than 200 academic programs, with options across fields including biology, chemistry, mathematics, business administration, and environmental studies. Biology spans areas such as biomedical science, marine biology, molecular biology, ecology, biodiversity, and mathematical biology. Chemistry prepares students for employers and graduate schools, while business administration develops skills for leadership in business and the community.

Environmental Studies brings together science, policy, ethics, and social studies to examine climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable resource management. Students learn to assess environmental questions from scientific, economic, cultural, and political perspectives. International students can expect an academic environment built around faculty contact, practical research, and preparation for graduate school or employment. Bellingham’s walkable downtown and the surrounding natural landscape also make it possible to combine campus study with access to the Salish Sea and North Cascades.