Quad Cities Campus
"Best Midwestern College" — 21 years
1-on-1 mentorship
from faculty
$26M
Scholarships
Awarded Annually
In-State Tuition
For Iowa & More
ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Education at WIU
Prepare for a career in teaching through WIU-Quad Cities’ Elementary Education program, with options in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language Education and Multilingual Education.
Flexible learning options meet your needs with education programs featuring a strong online component, along with on-campus and hybrid opportunities through WIU-QC.
Advance your career in education with graduate programs, including Educational Leadership, Educational Studies, Reading, Special Education and alternative licensure pathways. Graduate programs in Educational Studies, Reading and Special Education are offered fully online..
Gain hands-on experience and support through WIU’s education resources, including advising, scholarships, teacher preparation opportunities and community-focused educational centers.
Just Hired: Ashley Bradley
Meet Ashley Bradley, a Special Education graduate who now teaches at Pikeland School District.
During her time at WIU, Bradley said her coursework prepared her to meet the diverse needs of students by exposing her to situations and perspectives beyond those she had previously experienced.
"The diversity in my field was shared during my studies. I teach in a small town, so having access to recognize situations or needs that I hadn't been exposed to yet was crucial."
Seamless Transfer Pathways Available
Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University Formalize Transfer Partnership to Expand Student Pathways
Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College (BHC) officially formalized a new articulation agreement during a signing event held today, at the Black Hawk College-Quad Cities campus in Moline, IL.
WIU to Offer Online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
The Western Illinois University School of Computer Sciences is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of a fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, beginning Spring 2026. This new program builds on the School of Computer Sciences longstanding expertise in delivering face-to-face and online instruction.
Education That Works for the Quad Cities
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is entering a new chapter defined by reinvestment and revitalization, as well as a renewed focus on serving students and the Quad Cities region. Through strategic space utilization, strong community partnerships and clear degree pathways, WIU is advancing in-demand academic programs and intentionally transitioning the campus to deliver a high-quality education that meets students where they are.
WIU Quad Cities Counseling Program Receives Eight-Year CACREP Reaffirmation
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling graduate programs at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities have received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), continuing a longstanding accreditation held since 1987.
Connect with us: