39 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Accountancy program offered by the Western Illinois University School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences provides a student-centered environment that promotes academic excellence, professional and personal growth, a spirit of collegiality, and ethical and professional conduct.

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree at Western Illinois University in the following areas of concentration: acting, directing, and design (costume, lighting, and scenic).

The Master of Arts in Museum Studies degree program at Western Illinois University will prepare students for diverse types of work associated with museums, including museum administration, collections management, exhibition development, museum education, volunteerism, and fundraising.

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 Chemistry at Western Illinois University offers work leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree through either a Thesis Plan or an Applied Chemistry Plan.

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 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 Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology (SPA) at Western Illinois University is nationally accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and will allow students to work with clients with a variety of communication disorders through a variety of clinical experiences.

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 mission of the Sport Management Program at Western Illinois University is to develop students' conceptual skills, theoretical comprehension, and practical knowledge in order to prepare the next generation of leaders in the sport industry. 

Through its high-quality Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, Western Illinois University prepares its MBA graduates for socially responsible leadership and managerial roles in an interdependent, multicultural, and diverse business world.

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 Engineering Technology Leadership program at Western Illinois University is designed to prepare manufacturing professionals to be knowledgeable about world class manufacturing systems.

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 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 Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) at Western Illinois University is meeting this challenge by preparing professionals for a variety of demanding and rewarding leisure services.

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.

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.

A Master of Science in Biology at Western Illinois University allows our graduates to pursue careers in health care, biotechnology, conservation, government agencies, education, and a wide range of other fields.