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Western Illinois University offers a variety of options for students who want to continue their education through an online learning environment. Whether expanding your current skill set, or looking to complete a degree, we are committed to helping students achieve their educational objectives. Our purpose is to offer flexibility by providing online opportunities at WIU.

Online Learning provides our student body with convenient, flexible, and personalized instruction to further their education.  We invite you to visit our School of Distance Learning, International Studies & Outreach for more information on how you can learn online.

Degrees You Can Earn Online

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

Western Illinois University offers a unique Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree program designed to provide adult students with an opportunity to earn a regionally accredited undergraduate degree in a manner compatible with their educational needs and lifestyles.

Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology

The Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology is designed to prepare educational technology specialists, graphic designers, educational technologists, trainers in industry and business, and classroom teachers to develop, produce, and evaluate instructional and training materials to meet their educational needs and lifestyles.

Master of Science in Education – Elementary Education

The online elementary education graduate program is designed to help practicing elementary and middle school teachers use research-based teaching strategies that accommodate the needs of diverse learners in their classrooms, use assessment to guide instruction, create positive learning communities, and empower all students to learn.

Degrees at a Distance Program for Fire Fighters

Western Illinois University is one of seven institutions participating in the Degrees at a Distance Program, a higher education project of the National Fire Academy. The program provides access to higher education for all fire administration personnel and allows them to earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university without losing time on the job.

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