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Academic Excellence - Our Majors, Minors, Graduate, & Other Programs of Study...
If you are seeking an outstanding academic experience, Western offers undergraduate and graduate students a variety of programs, including signature academic programs, that will give you an edge in the workforce after graduation. We invite you to explore what Western has to offer and look forward to having you join our campus community.
Degrees and Programs
Western offers 65 baccalaureate degrees, 19 post-baccalaureate certificates, 37 master’s degrees, 2 undergraduate certificates, 10 pre-professional programs, and 1 doctoral degree.
- Undergraduate Programs
- Graduate Programs
- Minors
- Pre-Professional Programs
- Teacher Certification Programs
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Academic Units
The University’s 4 colleges, 41 academic departments and schools, and 612 faculty members provide excellent instruction - and prepare students and graduates to lead in the global community.
- Centennial Honors College
- Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research
- Colleges
- Departments & Schools
- Distance Learning & Outreach
- Graduate Studies
- Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
- International Studies
- Libraries
- Registrar
- Sponsored Projects
- University Advising and Academic Services
- Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Assistance
Many services and offices at Western help students achieve their educational goals.
- Advising: Departmental
- Advising: University
- Commencement
- Course Search and Registration
- Distance Learning
- First Year Experience
- Graduate Studies
- Centennial Honors College
- Libraries
- Scholarships
- Study Abroad
- Summer Session
- Tutoring & Learning Resources
- University Writing Center
