Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Workforce Education and Development is one of the largest academic programs of its kind in the United States, enrolling 1,000 students at 15 locations and has proudly graduated over 18,000 military personnel and civilians. Any individual who is qualified for admission to a post-secondary institution and has at least two years work experience in an occupational specialty or career field is qualified to begin studies toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development. Opportunity for full-time or part-time enrollment is available. Based upon how much community college, military experience, and other experiential credit a student has completed upon admission, it is possible to earn the degree by completion of one year's full time work in the WED major. The program delivered off campus is essentially the same as that offered on the SIUC campus. It is altered in format so that classes will not interfere with civilian, civil service and active duty military personnel schedules. Coordinated by a full-time, on-site faculty member, courses are taught by on-site representatives, campus faculty who travel or the weekend classes, or adjunct faculty from the surrounding area. Although the format of the courses was developed to meet the needs of active-duty military personnel, most students who work full-time also find it convenient.

School of Education