12 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Alternative Teacher Licensure at Western Illinois University is for those interested in K-21 Special Education, Secondary Math, Secondary Science, Elementary Education, and Secondary English.

The mission of Western Illinois University's Department of Counseling Education is to prepare a socially responsible, diverse student, faculty and staff population to lead in the global society.  

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Western Illinois University offers coursework leading to a Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading. 

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Studies -  Language, Culture and Education at Western Illinois University, which is offered entirely online. 

The Special Education graduate program at Western Illinois University provides opportunities for two groups of candidates: those with general education certification who wish to also earn special education certification, and those with special education certification who wish to increase their skills through advanced study.

The mission of Western Illinois University's Counseling - School Counseling program is to prepare a socially responsible, diverse student, faculty and staff population to lead in the global society.  

Earn your Master of Music Education from Western Illinois University, 100% online. Explore the latest methods/research and immediately apply them in your classroom. Designed for current K-12 teachers to be able to earn an advanced degree while remaining in their current position.

The School of Education offers at Western Illinois University provides a comprehensive graduate academic program in Educational Leadership that offers Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.), Education Specialist (Ed.S.), and Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) degrees.

The Department of Educational Studies offers a Master of Science in College Student Personnel at Western Illinois University, which prepares professionals to be effective leaders and reflective practitioners doing socially and ethically responsible work in the field of student affairs.

This Masters of Science in Teaching Mathematics ( MSTM ) degree from Western Illinois University   is designed for current teachers of secondary mathematics and the courses will all be offered in an online format

The primary aim of the Western Illinois University graduate Educational Studies program is to assist in the development of highly competent, flexible, and empowered practitioners who will have a positive impact on student learning, their immediate professional setting, and their profession as a whole. 

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Studies -  Professional Education at Western Illinois University, which is offered entirely online.