Quad Cities Campus
"Best Midwestern College" — 18 consecutive years
1-on-1 mentorship
from faculty
$10M
Scholarships
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In-State Tuition
For Iowa & More
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
- Build essential knowledge of museum operations including program development and evaluation, visitor engagement and education, and collections care and research.
- Enhance your understanding of exhibition design and content development, digital engagement and outreach, communications and social media.
- Gain experience through hands-on course projects and internships within local museums and collections.
- Develop an extensive professional network and portfolio.
ÌýÌýWhy WIU?
Sarah Dooley, a Liberal Arts and Sciences student at WIU-QC from Moline, IL, was captivated by the people, programs, and opportunities at WIU. She acknowledges HRM Professor Susan Stewart and English Professor Everett Hamner for their significant contributions to her online success.
WIU-QC Named Best College/University in the Quad Cities 2024
We are incredibly proud to accept the Best of the Quad Cities 2024 Best College/University award. This recognition reflects our faculty, staff, and students' hard work, dedication, and commitment. It highlights the positive impact WIU-QC has on the community and affirms our mission to provide quality, accessible education that transforms lives. We are honored to be recognized and will continue to strive for excellence in serving the Quad Cities region.
— Audrey Adamson, executive director of Outreach and QC Campus Operations
Many Opportunities
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ understands its students, our university is designed for students to make their education what they want it to be. Our flexible course offerings with online and in person choices allows for me to balance music, work, and classes while still having time to volunteer in my community or spend time with my family. I'm so thankful to have found ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, it never fails to grant me with opportunities.
— Audrey Lamb, Undergraduate Student, English
Just Hired!
I gained valuable insights and mentoring from both my instructors, Heidi Lung and Angela McClanahan-Simmons. I would not have had the edge in this interview without the material culture and collections management knowledge I gained from the Museum Studies Program at WIU.
— Alexandra Nasharr, Museum Studies 2024
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