18 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Students who participate in the Agriculture Education program offered at Western Illinois University graduate with the skills necessary to become productive citizens who will succeed in postsecondary education or the workforce.

If you enjoy helping others learn and you find learning about how the physical world works fascinating, Physics - Teacher Education program at Western Illinois University just might be for you. 

Students in this comprehensive major earn a degree in Mathematics - Teacher Education at Western Illinois University and obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License to teach mathematics in grades 9-12.

The Elementary Education - English as a Second Language program at Western Illinois University includes extensive coursework focusing on the methods of teaching in the elementary classroom.

The Early Childhood Education option of the B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education at Western Illinois University has two tracks from which a student can choose. Graduates are qualified to teach children outside of a classroom, such as day care centers and pre-kindergarten programs.

Our society needs well-prepared biology teachers to ensure we have a scientifically literate populace. If you enjoy helping others learn and you find the study of life fascinating, then this Biology - Teacher Education program at Western Illinois University might be for you.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art - Teacher Education option at Western Illinois University is an education degree based on the professional degree in the visual arts.

Educational Studies program at Western Illinois University evolving in response to the need for broader, more inclusive definitions of teaching and learning.

Foreign Languages and Cultures - Spanish Teacher Education programme taught at Western Illinois University include French and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages and cultures is the foundation for successful interaction with peers, colleagues, supervisors, employees and friends from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 

The Special Education program at Western Illinois University was designed to meet the national and state standards for special education teachers (Grade K - age 21). 

The Department of English at Western Illinois University in conjunction with the College of Education and Human Services offers a degree in English - Teacher Education leading to licensure that enables WIU graduates to teach secondary English Language Arts.

The Department of History, in combination with the College of Education and Human Services, offers a bachelor of arts degree in History - Teacher Education that will lead to certification, enabling Western Illinois University graduates to teach in high schools.

The Elementary Education major offered at Western Illinois University leads to certification in Illinois to teach students in self-contained kindergarten through ninth grade classrooms. 

The Elementary Education - Multilingual Education program at Western Illinois University includes extensive coursework focusing on the methods of teaching in the elementary classroom.

Students combine a foundation of general studies with major courses and clinical experiences with children as they complete the Middle Level Education curriculum at Western Illinois University.

Chemistry - Teacher Education program at Western Illinois University is vital to modern society. Chemistry is the first step for those students who are interested in careers in the physical sciences, technology, recycling, and many other areas.

Western Illinois University offers an exciting program in Music Education that develops artistic musicians who are thoughtful, knowledgeable educators. 

Foreign Languages and Cultures - French Teacher Education  programme taught at Western Illinois University include French and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages and cultures is the foundation for successful interaction with peers, colleagues, supervisors, employees and friends from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.