1899
Macomb, IL

School Details

Western Illinois University is a public university that is located in the small town of Macomb, Illinois. WIU was established in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School and focused on teacher training for a small body of students. As it grew, Western Illinois State Normal School became the Western Illinois State Teachers College. Today, WIU is made up of two campuses that offer a wide range of academic programs. ​WIU strives to be a leader in educational quality, opportunity, and affordability among its peers and focuses on a mission of preparing socially responsible, diverse students, faculty, and staff to lead in a global society.

The school offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates. WIU has a quality online program that allows students to take classes from any location. WIU online students are not required to attend face-to-face meetings, and students are able to do coursework according to their individual schedules. WIU offers many online courses and online degree programs.

Accreditation & Licensing

Western Illinois University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Business

Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration / Economics
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Management
Master of Business Administration / Supply Chain Management

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Services / Fire Administration
Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Graduate Certificate in Police Executive Administration
Master of Arts in Public Safety Administration

Education

Master of Science in Education / Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Science in Education / Educational Studies
Master of Science in Education / Reading
Master of Science in Education / Special Education
Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology
Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics

Healthcare

Master of Business Administration / Health Services Administration

Math & Science

Master of Science in Mathematics

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology / General