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Sociology: The science of human societies, structures, and relationships

  • Complete your degree in our flexible program: online, in-person, or a combination that suits your needs!
  • Our capstone experiences provide hands-on learning and career preparation for every student.
  • Our graduates enjoy a broad range of career opportunities: human services, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, education, and human resources.
  • We provide excellent classroom experiences from diverse faculty with superior professional experience in teaching and research.
  • Take classes in health and medicine, criminology, environment and community, race, class, and gender, social psychology.

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Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

The WIU NOYCE grant addresses the teacher shortage in West-Central Illinois by funding scholars intent on becoming secondary STEM teachers in high-needs districts in the area.

— Bob Mann, Professor, Mathematics and Philosophy

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Gateway for the Next Generation of ATF Agents.

Having graduated from WIU in 1998 and interned with ATF, I can attest that WIU provides the foundation necessary to secure a position in federal law enforcement.

— Anthony Zito, Special Agent/Certified Explosives Specialist (CES) and Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)

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Center for Performing Arts Construction Underway

The Center for Performing Arts will cement the foundation of excellence that is performing arts at Western Illinois University. When the center is complete, WIU will be THE destination for arts and culture in our region and beyond.

—Billy Clow, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication

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