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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Academics
- Graduation Rate47%
- Majors Available98
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate58%
AP Credit Policy
Western Illinois participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program sponsored by College Board. The AP program is a cooperative education endeavor of secondary schools and universities. Through AP courses, high-school students engage in university-level study where they participate in classes that are more rigorous than most other high school offerings. In AP classes, students acquire skills that help them succeed academically. Successful students may earn university credits, advanced placement, or both.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 1 | Arts Elec |
| 4 | 3 | Arts 101 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 1 | Arts Elec |
| 4 | 3 | Arts 101 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | AAS 100 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Arth Elec |
| 4 | 3 | Arth 282 | |
| 5 | 6 | Arth 282 & 283 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | Bot 200 & Zool 200 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | Math 133 & placement in Math 134 |
| Calculus BC | 2 | 4 | Math 133 & placement in Math 134 *With score of 3 or higher on Calculus AB subscore test |
| 4 | 8 | Math 133 & 134 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Chem 201 |
| 4 | 8 | Chem 201 & 202 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | FL 121, 122, 223, 224 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Pols 267 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CS Elec |
| 4 | 6 | CS 114 & 214 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS Elec |
| 4 | 3 | CS 114 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 1 | Arts Elec |
| 4 | 3 | Arts 140 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | Eng 180 |
| 3 | 3 | Gen Elective, may appeal to receive credit for Eng 180, call (309) 298-2136 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | Eng Elec |
| 4 | 3 | Eng 195 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Envr 201 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Hist 115 & 116 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | FR 121, 122, 223 & 224 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | GER 121, 122, 223 & 224 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Geog 100 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | FL 121, 122, 223, 224 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | FL 121, 122, 223, 224 |
| Latin | 3 | 14 | FL 121, 122, 223, 224 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Econ 231 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Econ 232 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Mus 181,183 *With subscores of 3 OR 4 |
| 3 | 3 | Mus Elec *With subscores of 1 OR 2 | |
| 4 | 6 | Mus 181,182,183,184 *With subscores of 4 OR 5 | |
| 4 | 3 | Mus 181,183 *With subscores of 3 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | Phys Elec |
| 4 | 9 | Phys 114 or 124 based on student's curriculum needs | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | Phys Elec |
| 4 | 9 | Phys 115 or 125 based on curriculum needs. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Phys 213 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Phys 211 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 5 | MATH 131 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psy 100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 14 | Span 121, 122, 223 & 224 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 14 | Span 121, 122, 223 & 224 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Stat 171 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Pols 122 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | Hist 105 & 106 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | Hist 115 & 116 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate
A
- Accounting
- Agriculture, General
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Statistics
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Services Administration
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
H
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Information Technology
J
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Learning Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
R
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Statistics, General
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Z
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Weekend College
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