118 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Western Illinois University is a multidisciplinary degree that embodies the spirit of a liberal arts education, emphasizing comparative critical thinking, communication, and a broad range of methodologies and applied skills.

Paleontology is the study of past life. The Geology - Paleontology option at Western Illinois University couples a solid geological education with biology to give students a sound foundation for pursuing a career in paleontology.

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 Graphic Design program at Western Illinois University focuses on creative graphic form and communication, design processes, cultural factors, and provides an in-depth, comprehensive, and structured background in artistic Graphic Design. Students will develop strong sense of design applicable to any medium.

The Business Administration - Finance degree offered at Western Illinois University provides students with the technical skills to solve the analytical problems of the contemporary business world.

The Western Illinois University Fire Protection Services program features a comprehensive major with two separate and unique study options: Fire Administration and Fire Science .

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 Biology - Environmental Biology option offered at Western Illinois University provides a broad and diverse background of evolution, ecology, and biodiversity topics for students who plan to enter field-oriented conservation careers such as wildlife biologist, natural resource specialist, endangered species biologist, and biological science technician.

A major in Biology - Zoology at Western Illinois University deals with animals and animal life - including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.

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. 

Physics - Engineering Physics at Western Illinois University majors blend courses from Engineering, Physics, and Math to build an understanding of how these areas interact and support each other. 

Western Illinois University offers a major in Political Science. The major emphasizes a well-rounded education that helps students understand and prepare for careers related to domestic and international politics. 

The Department of Broadcasting and Journalism at Western Illinois University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, with available tracks in & Public Relations, Broadcast Production, Multimedia Journalism and Sports Broadcasting.

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Services - Fire Administration - Western Illinois University option is designed for current firefighters and officers preparing for leadership positions in the fire service. 

The Accountancy program at Western Illinois University provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to quickly enter - and be successful - in the accounting profession. Working with advanced computer software, writing reports and papers, and presenting individual and team projects are all included in the regular program of study of all WIU accountancy majors.

Botany, plant science, is an option of study in the Bachelor of Science in Biology offered at Western Illinois University. Most Biology - Botany courses have a laboratory component and classroom lecture.

The Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Services - Fire Science from Western Illinois University option is designed for students preparing for a career in the fire service.

Geology - Environmental Geology at Western Illinois University training will begin with an introduction to the earth’s physical processes and materials and a survey of the earth’s geologic history. 

Law Enforcement and Justice Administration degree program at Western Illinois University allows the student ample flexibility for liberal and professional education to meet the anticipated needs of the criminal justice and fire networks.

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