12 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Psychology Department at Western Illinois University offers work leading to a Master of Science in Psychology - Clinical, Community Mental Health degree.   

The Department of Geography at Western Illinois University offers the Master of Arts degree oriented on a core of balanced training in four areas: (1) theory and methodology, (2) physical geography, (3) cultural geography, and (4) regional geography.

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 Master’s degree in Community and Economic Development (CED) at Western Illinois University provides current and aspiring professionals with the latest tools and skills in the areas of Community Development, Economic Development, Marketing and Data Analysis. 

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

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. 

Sociology at Western Illinois University is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups. It focuses on the influence of social relationships upon people's attitudes and behavior and on how societies are established and how they change.

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.  

The Master of Arts degree in Communication at Western Illinois University emphasizes both theoretical and applied knowledge. The general communication program offers students higher levels of knowledge, skills, theory, research, and practical experience in the communication discipline. 

The Psychology Department at Western Illinois University offers work leading to a Master of Science in Psychology - General Experimental Psychology degree.

The Department of Political Science at Western Illinois University offers an intensive program of study and guided research to qualified applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree. 

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.