Race, Religion, Gender, and Multidisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences (BLAS) Advisors

Undergraduate students are required to schedule an appointment each semester to review degree progress. After each consult, the advisor encumbrance will be lifted and the student will then be allowed to register for classes on STARS.

Ellen Poulter

Ellen Poulter - Macomb Campus

Office: Morgan Hall 436
Phone: (309) 298-1129
Email: E-Poulter@wiu.edu

Kenny Wheeler

Kenny Wheeler - Quad Cities Campus

Office: Quad Cities Complex 1416j
Phone: (309) 762-3999 Ext. 62327
Email: KW-Wheeler@wiu.edu

Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences (MLAS) Advisor

Graduate students are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment each semester to review degree progress. For students planning to register for independent work (LAS 504, 667, 695, 696, or 699), an appointment is required to discuss the student's proposal for that work.

Amy Carr

Dr. Amy Carr, Graduate Program Director/Advisor

Office: Morgan Hall 203
Phone: (309) 298-2214
Email: AR-Carr@wiu.edu

Integrated Baccalaureate and Master’s Degree Programs

The undergraduate program advisors work in consultation with the graduate program advisor to guide students who wish to complete their Bachelor of LAS and go directly into the Master of LAS. An integrated degree program provides the opportunity for outstanding undergraduates to earn both degrees in five years.

An integrated baccalaureate and master’s degree program is available for the:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages & Cultures/Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences/Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences