At Western, everyone has the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities. Graduates of Western s program are in high demand. They are currently employed at all levels within school systems throughout the U.S. and in Latin American countries. The majority of graduates live and work in suburban Chicago in both bilingual and ESL settings. Others are employed in the Quad Cities and other parts of Illinois.
Graduates also choose to use the reciprocity of their certification to work in other states.
Several are employed by state educational agencies. Western s graduates are qualified to seek careers in international education, and many continue their education, pursuing masters or doctoral degrees. Whatever graduates choose to do, their degrees from Western Illinois university are an asset to them in their pursuits.