Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a private university located in Takoma Park, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1904, it is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers 49 undergraduate programs spanning fields such as biology, chemistry, education, English, engineering, social work, history, journalism, mathematics, music, philosophy, religion, political science, psychology, public communication, theology, accounting, business, computer science, health administration, nursing, sports management, counseling, and respiratory therapy. WAU emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering honors programs, pre-professional programs, bridge programs, summer courses, study abroad opportunities, internship credits, and freshman orientation programs. The university is situated on a 19-acre campus adjacent to Washington, D.C., providing a wealth of academic and extracurricular activities.
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