Illinois College

Accounting

Students who enjoy problem solving and decision-making will find the accounting major a challenging but rewarding discipline of study. While learning content, students will improve their analysis and evaluation skills to be prepared for life beyond Illinois College.

Actuarial Science

The Actuarial Science major is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Math program, with coursework in Math, Accounting, Economics, and Finance. The focus is to prepare students for careers as actuaries, including actuarial exam preparation.

Agribusiness Management

The Agribusiness Management major applies business fundamentals such as marketing, management, and accounting to areas like food systems, biotechnology, and natural resources management to improve the agricultural industry and farm production.

B.A. and B.S. in Art And Design and Visual Studies

B.A. and B.S. in Education

B.A. and B.S. in Music

B.A. in Business

B.A. in Engineering

B.A. in Kinesiology

Behavioral Health

A major in Behavioral Health prepares students for entering a helping profession (such as drug and alcohol counselor) or an advanced training program in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. Students learn basic counseling and crisis intervention skills and theory.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry combines the broad perspectives of biology and chemistry to examine the chemistry of living things. The curriculum incorporates class instruction with significant laboratory work, and is administered jointly by the Biology and Chemistry Departments.

Biology

Courses in the Department of Biology are designed to give students an understanding of modern biology as part of a liberal arts education and to prepare students for both employment and graduate/professional study. A major requires 32 credit hours in Biology courses plus 20 hours in designated tool courses.

B.S. in Nursing - RN to BSN

Business Administration

The Business Administration major provides students with a broad foundation in business fundamentals to prepare them for a variety of careers in the business world.

Chemistry

The Chemistry program provides students with an understanding of the principles of chemistry and laboratory skills in preparation for careers and graduate/professional study.

Communication and Rhetorical Studies

The Communication and Rhetorical Studies major develops students' understanding of communication theory and rhetoric, preparing them for careers requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Computer Science

The Computer Science program provides students with foundational knowledge in computing, programming, and problem solving to prepare them for careers and graduate study in the field.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major examines the institutions and processes of the criminal justice system, preparing students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, law, and related fields.

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing major prepares students to develop and implement marketing strategies in digital and online environments.

Economics

The Economics major develops students' understanding of economic theory, analysis, and policy to prepare them for careers in business, government, and further study.

Education with Elementary Licensure

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure at the elementary level, combining education coursework with student teaching.

Education with Foreign Language - Spanish Licensure

This program prepares students for K-12 Illinois teaching licensure in Spanish, completed in conjunction with a Spanish major.

Education with Middle Grades Licensure

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure at the middle grades level, including a content-area methods course.

Education with Middle Grades Licensure - English Language Arts

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure at the middle grades level with a concentration in English Language Arts.

Education with Physical Education Licensure

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure in physical education (PK-12).

Education with Secondary English

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure to teach English at the secondary level, completed with an English content major.

Education with Secondary Mathematics

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure to teach mathematics at the secondary level, completed with a mathematics content major.

Education with Secondary Science-Biology

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure to teach biology at the secondary level, completed with a biology content major.

Education with Secondary Social Studies-History Licensure

This program prepares students for Illinois teaching licensure to teach social studies at the secondary level, completed with a history content major.

English

The English major offers concentrations in literature and in creative writing and editing, developing students' skills in reading, analysis, and writing.

Environmental Studies and Wildlife Management

This major combines environmental science with wildlife management, preparing students for careers in conservation, natural resource management, and related fields.

Finance

The Finance major prepares students to analyze and manage financial resources for careers in business, banking, and financial services.

Financial Planning

The Financial Planning major prepares students for careers helping individuals and organizations plan and manage their finances.

Gender and Women's Studies in Biology

Students complete coursework and an experiential learning component that focuses on the role of gender in their primary area of study of Biology.

Gender and Women's Studies in Business

Students complete coursework and an experiential learning component that focuses on the role of gender in their primary area of study of Business.

Gender and Women's Studies in Criminal Justice

Students complete coursework and an experiential learning component that focuses on the role of gender in their primary area of study of Criminal Justice.

Gender and Women's Studies in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The interdisciplinary diversity studies certificate complements and enhances students' course of study, with coursework across social class/economic inequality, gender/sexuality, and race/ethnicity categories plus an experiential learning component.

Global Business

Administered by the Department of Global Studies, the Global Business Certificate helps students develop the linguistic competencies and cultural knowledge needed to work and live in environments that are culturally different from their own, along with the ethics of doing business internationally.

Global Science

The Global Science Certificate helps students develop the linguistic competencies and cultural knowledge needed to conduct scientific research or apply scientific knowledge abroad. It is available to students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Global Studies

The Global Studies major offers concentrations in Asian Studies, Caribbean Studies, European Studies, and International Relations, combining global coursework, language study, and international experience.

Graphic Design and Art

The Graphic Design and Art major develops students' artistic and design skills for careers in visual communication and the arts.

Health Care Management

The Health Care Management major prepares students to manage and lead within health care organizations, combining business and health care coursework.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences major provides a foundation in the sciences for students pursuing careers or advanced study in health-related professions.

History

The History major develops students' understanding of the past and skills in research, analysis, and writing.

Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management major prepares students to manage personnel functions within organizations.

Individualized Studies

The Individualized Studies major allows students to design an interdisciplinary program of study tailored to their academic and professional goals in consultation with faculty.

Kinesiology with Exercise Science

This major provides a foundation in kinesiology and exercise science for students pursuing careers or advanced study in health, fitness, and allied health professions.

Kinesiology with Physical Education

This major is intended for students pursuing physical education teacher licensure and is completed alongside a major in Education.

M.A. in Education

Management

The Management major prepares students to lead and manage organizations and teams across a variety of industries.

Marketing

The Marketing major prepares students to develop and implement marketing strategies for products, services, and organizations.

Mathematics

The Mathematics major develops students' quantitative reasoning and analytical skills for careers and graduate study in mathematics and related fields.

Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering major provides students with the engineering, mathematics, and science foundation needed for careers in engineering.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience major combines biology, psychology, and chemistry to study the nervous system and behavior, preparing students for careers and graduate study.

Nursing

Illinois College offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program with concentrations in Leadership/Administration and Nursing Education.

Nursing

The traditional track of the nursing program prepares students for professional nursing practice through clinically focused simulation labs and clinical rotations in area hospitals and community clinics.

Organizational & Strategic Communication

The Organizational & Strategic Communication major prepares students to communicate effectively within organizations and to plan and execute strategic communication.

Physics

The Department of Physics provides courses dealing with the basic principles of matter and energy and their relationship to human society, training students in quantitative reasoning and laboratory measurement. A dual-degree engineering track is also available.

Political Science

Political Science courses give students an understanding of government and politics, political behavior, and public policy in the US and around the world, preparing them for careers in government service, law, journalism, and teaching.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Alcohol & Other Drug Licensure

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education Licensure

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Middle Grades Licensure

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Physical Education Licensure

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Reading Teacher Endorsement

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Education Licensure

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching

Psychology

The Department of Psychology provides courses that give students a broad background and understanding of behavior, especially human behavior, emphasizing the language, concepts, theories, and methods of the field.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology develops students' awareness of the interconnections between individual lives and the larger social context, examining the impact of society on individual choices, behaviors, and attitudes.

Spanish

The Spanish major develops students' language proficiency and cultural understanding through coursework and study abroad, preparing them to interact professionally with a greater diversity of people.

Sports Management

The Sports Management major prepares students for career paths connected to professional and collegiate sports and the organizations that surround them, emphasizing problem solving, data analysis, and creativity.

Undeclared/Unclassified Undergraduates