Continuing Education

​Since 1972, ĸ×ÓÂÒÂ× has demonstrated its commitment to working professionals with innovative programs to support lifelong learning for adults. Whether you are completing your degree or looking to advance your career, ĸ×ÓÂÒÂ× has a program that fits, spanning a wide range of undergraduate degree, graduate degree and continuing education offerings. This is a sample of all undergraduate and graduate programs offered at ĸ×ÓÂÒÂ×.

  • Accountancy

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    The BS in Accountancy provides students a foundation of knowledge in management, finance, marketing, business law and technology, while preparing to sit for the CPA exam.

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    The MS in Accountancy student gains a solid understanding of a variety of business disciplines to be a proficient, industry-ready accountant.

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    The Analytics certificate is to develop and improve technical and quantitative skills for the analysis of large datasets and gain experience using data-mining software.

  • Applied Behavioral Sciences for Adult Students

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    The BA in Applied Behavioral Science for Adult Students is designed for students with an Associate's degree seeking a career in human services and other related fields.

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    The MS in Applied Mathematics provides students the expertise to use various tools and methods to support quantitative analysis used for strategic decision-making.

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    The MA in Applied Professional Studies for Adult Students allows students to design and study personally-relevant topics not served by existing graduate programs.

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    The MS in Applied Statistics focuses on the ability to research, analyze, interpret data and also explores how to tackle problems of statistical design, analysis and control.

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    The certificate in Applied Statistics program requires successful completion of six courses in Applied Statistics.

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    The MS in Audit and Advisory Service provides students practical, advanced auditing skills to excel in a public accounting firm or corporate internal audit department.

  • Biological Sciences

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    BS in Biological Sciences students take a year of introductory biology, a genetics course, a biostatistics course and offers students seven different concentrations.

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    The Building an Effective Marketing Plan certificate program provides a review of the elements of marketing and examines how each element fits into the overall business plan.

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    The MBA program provides a transformational learning experience that develops the leadership skills you need to face the business challenges of tomorrow.

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    The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge to accelerate career advancement in higher education or the corporate world.

  • Business Administration

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    The BS in Business Administration offers a variety of courses, giving you the opportunity to learn about fields such as entrepreneurship, management, economics and marketing.

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  • Business Administration for Adult Students

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    The BA in Business Administration for Adult Students delivers knowledge and skills for corporate and nonprofit settings with a focus on managerial and supervisory positions.

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    The Business Analyst certificate studies policies, operations, and structure of an organization and prepares students for the Certified Business Analysis Professional exam.

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    The MS in Business Information Technology provides students the core principles of business and technology in corporations, health care institutions and government agencies.

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    The Business Writing and Grammar Essentials seminar features exercises to sharpen your grammar, punctuation, and word choices, so your writing will be more professional.

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    The MA/PhD in Clinical Psychology is a combined degree for students intending to earn the PhD. The program emphasizes training in both scientific research and practice.

  • Communication and Media

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    The BA in Communication and Media provides students the fundamental communication and critical thinking skills needed to enter jobs in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

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    The Community Development inter-disciplinary certificate program offers skills in organization planning, leadership development, and program evaluation.

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    The MS in Community Psychology is designed for those interested in working within communities to affect changes that enhance the opportunities of all members, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable.

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    The PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) offers an opportunity to pursue computing-related research that will advance state-of-the-art knowledge.

  • Computer Science

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    The BS in Computer Science provides essential training in the foundations of computing, data storage and information processing.

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    MS in Computer Science graduates are excellent programmers, capable of programming front-end web and mobile applications, as well as back-end services.

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    The Consumer Behavior seminar explores the value of understanding consumer trends and techniques in ways that bring value to your business.

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    Content Marketing Strategy certificate provides brand, product, and service information before interaction with an organization to transform brand awareness into purchases.

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    The MA/MEd in Counseling produces skilled leaders in three specialty areas, all accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Educational Programs (CACREP).

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    The BA in Criminology provides students the analytical, research and organizational skills needed to improve the criminal legal system for both victims and offenders.

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    The Critical Ethnic Studies Graduate certificate program introduces students to critical race theory and social movements through an intersectional approach.

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    The Managing Innovation and Change in the Workplace Certificate Program is designed to equip you for a changing marketplace now and in the future.

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    This four-week certificate program enables professional communicators to act quickly to assess a possible critical situation and disseminate key messages to the appropriate audiences.

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    The PhD in Curriculum Studies prepares students to work for educational excellence and focuses on curriculum in the context of sociocultural and political environments.

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    The Customer Relationship Management certificate analyzes key decision variables of customer satisfaction and brand loyalty in B2C, B2B and B2B2C environments.

  • Cybersecurity

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    The BS in Cybersecurity prepares students to manage an organization's computer, information and network security, and develop a solid information technology infrastructure.

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    The MS in Cybersecurity prepares students to design, implement and maintain systems to support security policy and network architecture to mitigate risk and future attacks.

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    The MS in Data Science provides students with the technical knowledge and computational skills for a successful career in big data analytics.

  • Decision Analytics for Adult Students

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    The BA in Decision Analytics for Adults provides students a foundation of knowledge in the collection, analysis and communication of complex and dynamic data sets.

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    The Developmental Therapist credential coursework is for early childhood educators interested in working with very young children with disabilities and their families.

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    The MA in Digital Communication and Media Arts prepares students to use new technology to perform, persuade and communicate in a digital environment.

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    Digital Marketing Fundamentals certificate teaches the terminology and strategy for internet search, web analytics, mobile marketing, social media, and digital advertising.

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    The Digital Marketing Strategy certificate program teaches search engine marketing, social media, content marketing, and data analytics to optimize marketing activities.

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    The EdD in Educational Leadership focuses on the human, organizational, political, social and technical systems of educational institutions.

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    MA/MEd in Educational Leadership students learn to shape and inform policy, collaborate with stakeholders, build consensus, and be accountable for strategic outcomes.

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    The Effective Presentation and Communication Skills certificate teaches students skills and techniques to become more effective presenter by improving delivery skills.

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    MA/MEd in Elementary Education graduates can pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with an Elementary Education (grades 1?6) endorsement.

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    The Emergency Management Administration graduate certificate explores the conceptual elements of emergency preparedness and practical implementation of emergency management.

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    Certificate program provides foundational knowledge about the global energy sector including energy policy, regulation, innovation and sustainability.

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    The four-course certificate in Exceptionality provides a foundation in Special Education to those interested to expand their understanding of various types of disabilities.

  • Finance

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    The BA in Finance will provide students a solid foundation in financial management and an understanding of public and private financial processes and financial markets.

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    The MS in Finance prepares students to develop strategic financial objectives, improve investment decisions, manage corporate risk and seize new business opportunities.

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    The Finance and Accounting for Non-financial Professionals course provides the basic tools and concepts of operational financial management and an overview of accounting methods.

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    The Financial Planning certificate program covers financial planning, including insurance, investments, income tax, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning.

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    The Foundations in Human Resources certificate provides Human Resources knowledge to prepare for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification exam.

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    The Geographic Information Systems undergraduate and graduate certificate provides sophisticated education in GIS, remote sensing and cartography.

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    The Global Health graduate certificate prepares professionals to work with communities to prioritize and investigate health concerns to achieve lasting social change.

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    The Google Analytics Certificate Prep course prepares students to earn Google Analytics Certification.

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    The Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance certificate focuses on enterprise-level information security risk management, IT audit and regulatory compliance.

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    The Grant Writing certificate program is designed for those seeking a thorough grounding in the art and science involved in writing successful grant proposals.

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    The Health Care Administration certificate provides the skills to understand and influence the processes through which organizations provide health care opportunities.

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    The Health Care Compliance certificate provides an understanding of complex health care regulations and policies, as well as quality of care, fraud, waste and abuse issues.

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    The MS in Health Informatics prepares students to implement and support IT solutions for health care services delivery and health information management.

  • Health Sciences

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    The BS in Health Sciences prepares students for healthcare professions by combining biomedical instruction with an understanding of how societal factors impact health.

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  • Healthcare Administration for Adult Students

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    The BA in Healthcare for Adult Students is designed for working adults seeking to advance their careers in healthcare or redirect their careers to the healthcare area.

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    The MS in Human-Computer Interaction prepares students to ideate, design, implement and evaluate information and communication technologies (ICTs) for end users.

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    The MS in Human Resources prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge to manage all core HR functions.

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    The Human Resources Competencies course teaches knowledge the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) believes prepares HR professionals for certification and success.

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    The IB four-part course provides a deep understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and prepares participants for certification as IB educators.

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    The MS in Information Systems focuses on integrating business and technical emphasis on the development, management and planning of information systems.

  • Information Technology

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    The BS in Information Technology provides skills related to the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of an organization's computing technologies.

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    The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) certificate provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals to build a communication strategy for your organization.

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    The IB certificate provides a deep understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and prepares participants for certification as IB educators.

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    The International Studies certificate is designed to provide students with key competencies in critical thinking, research and data gathering in international contexts.

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    The Jacobs and Stone Multichannel Marketing certificate program teaches the latest strategies, tools and techniques in direct, interactive, digital and database marketing.

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    Josei Toda's Educational Philosophy and Practice course introduces students to the biography, educational ideas, practices and addresses key terms in the Toda pedagogy.

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    The MA in Journalism graduate receives not only an academic understanding of journalism but also gains a solid professional network and robust portfolio to show employers.

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    The six-course certificate program develops the skills to engage in enforcement of contractual and labor law, arbitration, organizing, bargaining practices and strategies.

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    The Language Proficiency certificate offers intermediate and advanced language proficiency to compete in today?s global workplace.

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    The Juris Doctor (JD) prepares students for legal practice with theoretical instruction for cutting edge legal problems and creative approaches to practical skills training.

  • Leadership Studies for Adult Students

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    The BA in Leadership Studies for Adult Students focuses on effective leadership, communication, change management, the role of technology and globalization in governance.

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    The LSAT Prep course covers the four major components of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the required exam for people planning to apply to law school.

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    The MS in Management provides a thorough understanding of management theory and techniques to successfully lead, manage and implement change in a wide range of organizations.

  • Management

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    The BS in Management program provides an overview of business operations, including techniques to strategically align the human, technology and financial assets of a firm.

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  • Management Information Systems

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    The BS in Management Information Systems provides students both the business and technological foundations of information systems management.

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  • Marketing

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    The BS in Marketing deepens understanding of how marketing delivers value to customers and businesses including analyzing and solving market problems.

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    The MS in Marketing program focuses on marketing strategy, consumer trends and data analysis, and business communications through the use of hands-on marketing scenarios.

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    In this seminar, you will learn the terminology and strategy for marketing analytics across channels such as social media, paid search, digital display, email, and offline media.

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    Marketing Return on Investment (ROI) seminar teaches ways to define and use ROI to solve business problems and ensure that marketing investments are measurable.

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    The Certificate in Mathematics for Community College Teaching is to fortify the MAMEd degree for students who wish to teach at the community college level.

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    The Metropolitan Planning and Development Graduate Certificate program provides students with a perspective on the institutions of municipal and metropolitan planning.

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    The MS in Business Analytics provides students the necessary techniques to turn complex data into solutions that drive business decisions for a wide range of industries.

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    The Negotiation Strategies and Skills certificate teaches the theory and practice of successful negotiations and conflict resolution to achieve desired outcome.

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    The MS in Network Engineering and Security trains professionals to meet industry demands for innovative network designs.

  • Network Engineering and Security

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    The BS in Network Engineering and Security focuses on the theory and practice of designing, deploying and managing both wired and wireless networks technologies.

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    The Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) prepares students for leadership position in the nonprofit world or even ready them to start their own nonprofit organization.

  • Nonprofit Management for Adult Students

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    The BA in Nonprofit Management for Adult Students builds knowledge and skills for application in nonprofit settings, especially within supervisory and managerial positions.

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    The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program gives students the leadership, business and research skills to work with health care providers, administrators and researchers.

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    The Paralegal Studies certificate program is a rigorous program focusing on the practical skills and legal fundamentals needed to succeed as a paralegal.

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    The Practical Internet Marketing certificate is a hands-on program that covers the best practices of internet marketing for small businesses and nonprofits.

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    The Predictive Analytics certificate program provides working knowledge of application and interpretation of advanced techniques used in the field of predictive analytics.

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    The Professional Business Writing certificate is designed to improve business writing skills and teach how to write more effectively.

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    The Professional in Human Resources certificate prepares for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exam.

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    The Project Management certificate explores the complete project management life cycle, from project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing.

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    The Project Management graduate certificate uses a cross-disciplinary approach to explore the appropriate development methodology to assure a successful IT implementation.

  • Psychology (BA)

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    The BA in Psychology is for students to learn psychological theories and research methodologies, as well as gain an understanding of both scientific and applied psychology.

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  • Psychology (BS)

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    The BS in Psychology program is for students that desire to gain a deeper scientific understanding of psychology, studying neuroscience, or pursue a pre-health career path.

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    The Master of Public Administration (MPA) provides management skills for public sector leadership including organizational leadership, finance and public policy design.

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    The Master of Public Policy gives students the skills, experience and analytical tools to shape governmental policies that influence our local, regional and national agendas.

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    The BA in Public Relations and Advertising provides students a solid understanding of public relations and advertising theories and practices.

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    The MA in Public Relations and Advertising prepares students for public relations, advertising and communications fields with a focus on digital, social and traditional media.

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    The Public Relations Essentials in a Digital World certificate provides the foundation to create the most effective campaigns for driving sales and satisfying customers.

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    The Master of Public Service Management provides broad-based management skills needed by nonprofit, governmental agencies, higher education and the health care industry.

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    The Certificate in Publishing can broaden and strengthen the preparation of graduate and students-at-large seeking to work in the publishing industry.

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    The MS in Real Estate delivers the skills necessary to launch or enhance a career in real estate investment analysis and finance including projects with Chicago companies.

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    The BA in Recreation and Sports Management provides an understanding of leisure services management and leadership to manage recreation and sports organizations.

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    The Search Engine Marketing certificate deepens understanding of online search strategies and techniques used to drive traffic to company websites for profit and growth.

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    The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) seminar provides an overall understanding of the search engine landscape and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

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    MA/MEd in Secondary Education graduates can pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with Secondary Education (grades 5-12) endorsement in nine content areas.

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    The Six Sigma Black Belt certificate program provides the training that prepares experienced Six Sigma practitioners for a Black Belt certificate.

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    The Six Sigma program is designed for professionals who want to develop the ability to lead a disciplined, data-driven approach to eliminating defects in any process.

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    The Social and Cultural Foundations in Education certificate is for graduate students to study the foundations of education and educational policy from critical perspectives.

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    The Social Media Marketing certificate teaches the fundamentals of social media marketing including integrating social networks into digital and offline marketing programs.

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    The Social Media Marketing seminar teaches how to use "social media" to enhance your business or career and gain a better understanding of the benefits of social media.

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    The Social Research graduate certificate familiarizes students with the choices they can make in designing social science research and help with research tools selection.

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    The Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares students for advanced social work, with attention to professional ethics, respect for human rights and the dignity of all people.

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    The MS in Software Engineering focuses on the processes, methodologies, techniques, and tools of developing high-quality software systems in a cost-effective manner.

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    MA/MEd in Special Education graduates can pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) or an add on LBS1 endorsement.

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    The Strategic Writing and Advancement for Nonprofits graduate certificate is designed for entry or advancement in the nonprofit marketing and communication industry.

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    Sustainable Urban Food Systems graduate certificate students study policies, theories and practices contributing to current developments in sustainable urban food systems.

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    The MS in Taxation is structured to enhance understanding and analysis of complex tax statutes, tax regulations, related cases and rulings, and the Internal Revenue Code.

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    The Teaching English in Two-Year Colleges graduate certificate is to prepare prospective teachers of introductory English and Humanities in community college settings

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    The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages graduate certificate prepares students to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners.

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    Translation and Interpreting undergraduate certificate students can choose from one of two tracks: Translation or Interpreting.

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    The graduate certificate in trauma psychology provides a multifaceted approach to understanding the effects of trauma, with a focus on human interactions.

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    The undergraduate certificate in trauma psychology provides a multifaceted approach to understanding the effects of trauma, with a focus on human interactions.

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    This certificate program is designed for individuals who are interested in studying value-creating education for global citizenship without the need for a full degree.

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    The Virtual Exchange Design and Implementation course trains professors to implement virtual exchange projects in their classes to reach a larger population of students.

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    This customized, interactive seminar will provide vital career launch and advancement insights.

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    This five-week asynchronous, online course provides an overview of the foundational principles, tools, processes, socio-technical skills, and terminology associated with the discipline of formally managing projects or working as team members.

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    The Women's and Gender Studies graduate certificate program is available both to non-degree seeking students and to students in other ĸ×ÓÂÒÂ× graduate degree programs.