WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY S CHOOL OF G RADU ATE ST U DI ES 2020-2021 H IG H ER V ALUES IN H IG H ER E D U C AT I O N Western Illinois University Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390 WIU Telephone: (309) 298-1414 Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444 Graduate School Telephone: (309) 298-1806 or (877) WIU-GRAD Graduate School Fax: (309) 298-2345 E-mail Address: [email protected] WIU Website: wiu.edu Graduate School Website: wiu.edu/grad Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 3300 River Drive Moline, IL 61265-1746 Telephone: (309) 762-9481 Text Telephone: (309) 762-6974 Fax: (309) 762-6989 Website: wiu.edu/qc Accreditations: Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. In addition, many of its departments and schools are accredited by professional agencies, including the following: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications, Inc.; American Speech- Language-Hearing Association; The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International; Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; Commission on English Language Program Accreditation; Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; Council on Social Work Education; Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; Iowa College Student Aid Commission; Masters of Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council; National Association of Schools of Art and Design; National Association of Schools of Music; National Association of Schools of Theatre; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements; and National Recreation and Park Association. Western Illinois University is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As such, the University’s distance learning program follows policies and standards that are overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and administered by four regional higher education compacts. For additional information, please visit http://nc-sara.org. Western Illinois University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, age, religion, genetic information, or veteran status, in its programs and activities, including employment and admission. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Stephanie Kinkaid, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, Sherman Hall 312, 309-298-1977. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between Western Illinois University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements contained herein at any time within the student’s term of residence. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois • 8/2020 • 200 •20176 2 For More Information Inquiries about Western Illinois University are welcome. Please direct all inquiries to the appropriate departments listed below. Athletics Graduate Programs Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .... (309) 298-1190 Accountancy .................................................(309) 298-1152 Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics (309) 298-1152 Billing Questions Biology ......................................................... (309) 298-1546 Billing and Receivables Office ................... (309) 298-1831 Business Administration .............................(309) 298-2442 Chemistry .................................................... (309) 298-1538 Counseling Center (Macomb) ............... (309) 298-2453 College Student Personnel ......................... (309) 298-1183 Communication ........................................... (309) 298-1507 Disability Services Community and Economic Development (309) 298-2637 Disability Resource Office .......................... (309) 298-2512 Computer Sciences.......................................(309) 298-1452 Counseling ....................................................(309) 762-1876 Financial Aid Curriculum and Instruction........................ (309) 298-1183 Financial Aid Office ....................................(309) 298-2446 Educational Leadership .............................. (309) 298-1183 Educational Studies..................................... (309) 298-1183 Graduate School .......................................(309) 298-1806 Engineering Technology ............................ (309) 298-1091 Toll-free ............................................... (877) WIU-GRAD English ......................................................... (309) 298-1103 Fax ............................................................ (309) 298-2345 Environmental Science: Large River Ecosystems .................................................. (309) 298-1632 Health Insurance GIScience and Geoenvironment ................ (309) 298-1648 Student Insurance Office............................ (309) 298-1882 Health Sciences ........................................... (309) 298-1076 History ......................................................... (309) 298-1053 Health Services Instructional Design and Technology ....... (309) 298-1091 Beu Health Center ......................................(309) 298-1888 Kinesiology .................................................. (309) 298-1981 Liberal Arts and Sciences ........................... (309) 298-2214 Housing Mathematics................................................. (309) 298-1054 University Housing and Dining Museum Studies ...........................(309) 762-9481, ext. 266 Services ....................................................(309) 298-3000 Music ............................................................ (309) 298-1544 Physics ......................................................... (309) 298-1596 International Admissions ......................(309) 298-1806 Political Science .......................................... (309) 298-1055 Psychology................................................... (309) 298-1593 Library ........................................................ (309) 298-2705 Public Safety Administration ...................... (309) 298-1038 Quantitative Economics ..............................(309) 298-1152 Parking Questions Reading ........................................................ (309) 298-1183 Parking Services .......................................... (309) 298-1921 Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration ......................................... (309) 298-1967 Registrar’s Office ...................................... (309) 298-1891 Sociology ..................................................... (309) 298-1056 Special Education ........................................ (309) 298-1183 Scholarships Speech Pathology ....................................... (309) 298-1955 Scholarship Director ...................................(309) 298-2001 Sport Management ...................................... (309) 298-1981 Theatre ......................................................... (309) 298-1543 WIU-Quad Cities Campus ....................... (309) 762-9481 Graduate Admissions ................(309) 762-1495, ext. 62351 Deans’ Offices College of Arts and Sciences ..................... (309) 298-1828 College of Business and Technology ........(309) 298-2442 College of Education and Human Services .................................................... (309) 298-1690 College of Fine Arts and Communication ........................................(309) 298-1618 Libraries ....................................................... (309) 298-2762 3 Table of Contents General Information The History and Heritage of Western Illinois University ..................................................... 8 The Present and Future of Western Illinois University ........................................................ 8 Our Vision ............................................................................................................................... 9 Our Mission ............................................................................................................................ 9 Our Values .............................................................................................................................. 9 Mission of the Graduate School ............................................................................................ 9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 9 Comments and Complaints ...................................................................................................10 Equal Opportunity and Access .............................................................................................11 Religious Observance Policy ................................................................................................11 Student Right-to-Know ..........................................................................................................12 Administrative Organization .................................................................................................12