Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs for the Adult Learner
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McHenry County College September 2013 Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs for the Adult Learner Colleges and universities listed below offer a variety of degree completion opportunities designed specifically to provide returning adult learners with an opportunity to pursue a college education according to individualized needs, goals, and time schedules. Some of the learning formats may include convenient course scheduling, online coursework, and accelerated degree programs. Some programs may grant credit through proficiency exams and prior experience. For baccalaureate programs, students may take 60-90 credit hours at McHenry County College, depending on the transfer school. In addition, transfer guides for a number of these programs can be found on MCC’s Advising and Transfer Center website. A summary of programs offered at each of the following institutions is included in this packet. Information is subject to change, and such changes take precedence over the information in this packet. Please work with an MCC academic advisor for guidance and additional information. American InterContinental University Lewis University Argosy University National Louis University Aurora University North Central College Benedictine University North Park University Capella University Northeastern Illinois University Carthage College Northern Illinois University Columbia College Missouri Olivet Nazarene University Concordia University Rockford College DePaul University Roosevelt University DeVry University Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dominican University Trinity International University Eastern Illinois University University of Illinois Chicago Elmhurst College University of Illinois Springfield Franklin College University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Governors State University University of St. Francis Indiana Wesleyan University University of Wisconsin Parkside Judson University University of Wisconsin Platteville Kendall College University of Wisconsin Whitewater Western Illinois University The list of programs in this packet is by no means comprehensive. The following websites may provide additional baccalaureate and graduate program opportunities for the adult learner: • The Illinois Virtual Campus: www.ivc.uillinois.edu The Illinois Virtual Campus is a service for distance education students, providing courses and programs from over 70 Illinois colleges and universities. Programs include associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with professional certificate programs. A wide variety of subject areas are available, including general education courses. • University Center of Lake County: www.ucenter.org University Center provides baccalaureate and graduate degree opportunities to those who work or live in or near Lake County. More than 80 degrees and program options are offered by 9 public and 10 private Illinois colleges and universities. Students apply and graduate from the college or university offering the fully-accredited degree. Classes are scheduled in a variety of delivery formats, convenient for the working adult student. McHenry County College Academic and Student Affairs August 2012 American InterContinental University Name and Address of Institution American InterContinental University (AIU) 231 N. Martingale Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Corporate Offices) Contact Person Rafael Pasillas, Director Chicago Success Center 312-419-1624 RPasillas@aiuniv.edu Chicago Success Center 130 S. Franklin Chicago, IL 60606 312-419-1624, Chicago-sc@aiuniv.edu Accreditation The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association AIU Business Administration Degree Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees - online • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with specializations in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Project Management • Bachelor of Accounting • BS in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with specializations in Corrections & Case Management, Forensic Science, Homeland Security & Crisis Management, Law Enforcement • Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with specializations in Digital Investigations, Information Assurance & Security, Network Administration, Software Analysis & Development Graduate Degrees – online • MBA with specializations in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Project Management • Master of Accounting • MEd with specializations in Adult Education & Training, Classroom Integration of Technology, Curriculum & Instruction for Educators, Educational Assessment & Evaluation, Instructional Design & Technology, Leadership of Educational Organizations • Master of Information Technology (MIT) with specializations in Information Assurance & Security, IT Project Management Class Format Ground campuses in GA, TX, and Online Admission Requirements – Baccalaureate Programs • Complete all required admissions application documents • Submit attestation of high school graduation or its equivalent • You may be required to complete an informational admissions interview • Non-Native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, or other English Proficiency assessment) prior to admission Additional Information Military Credit, Experiential Learning, Professional Training & Certifications, Standardized Assessments/Examinations (e.g. CLEP or DSST Examinations, Course Challenge Examinations, Advanced Placement Examinations and other recognized examinations may also be evaluated at the discretion of the University) American InterContinental University cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures. 2 Argosy University Name and Address of Institution Argosy University - Schaumburg 999 North Plaza Dr Schaumburg, IL www.argosy.edu Contact Person Susan Skawinski Associate Director of University Outreach 847-969-4959 sskawinski@argosy.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • BA in Psychology (concentrations include: Criminal Justice, Organizational Psychology, Substance Abuse, Advanced Studies in Psychology and Human Services) • BS in Business Administration (concentrations include: Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Organizational Management) • BS in Criminal Justice (concentrations included: Corrections, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security, Management, Police, Security Management and Substance Abuse) Graduate Degrees Master • MBA (concentrations include: Finance, Fraud Examination, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems Management, International Business, Marketing, Management, Public Administration, Sustainable Management) • MA in Education • MA in Clinical Psychology • MA in Community Counseling • MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology • Master of Public Administration • Master of Public Health • Master of Post Secondary and Higher Education Doctorate • Doctorate in Business Administration (concentrations include: Accounting, Global Business Sustainability, Information Systems Management, International Business, Marketing, Management) • Doctorate of Education • Doctor of Business Administration • PsyD in Clinical Psychology • EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision • EdD in Organizational Leadership Class Format • Evenings, Weekdays, Weekends, Accelerated and Online • Most programs have accelerated blended format, consisting of two 7 ½ week sessions in a 15 week semester and requiring 1 night of classroom instruction and online format. Admission Requirements Admission requirements vary by degree; contact Argosy for specific information. Additional Information • Scholarships available • Baccalaureate degrees - CLEP Examinations, APP Examinations, prior learning assessment 3 Name and Address of Institution Aurora University Aurora University 347 South Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 Contact Person Aurora: Woodstock Campus 222 Church St. Woodstock, IL 60098-3315 George Williams Campus 350 Constance Blvd Williams Bay, WI 53191 Julie Shoemaker (traditional transfer students) 630-844-5143 jshoemak@aurora.edu Emily Morales Center for Adult & Graduate Studies 630-844-5294 AUadmission@aurora.edu Woodstock: Gary Elkins 815-337-6041 gelkins@aurora.edu George Williams: Kailley Harmon 262-245-8586 khowell@aurora.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Programs/degrees and descriptions Bachelor Degrees • BA/BS in Accounting (Aurora and Woodstock Campus) • BA/ BS in Business Administration (Aurora and Woodstock Campus) • BA in Communication (Aurora and Woodstock Campus) • BA in Criminal Justice (Aurora and Woodstock Campus) • BA/BS in Marketing (Aurora Campus) • BA in Psychology (Aurora Campus) • RN to BSN (Aurora and Woodstock Campus) Graduate Degrees (Woodstock Campus) • MBA in Leadership • MSN Aurora Campus – multiple programs http://www.aurora.edu/academics/programs-majors/graduate/index.html Class Format RN-BSN – accelerated, eight-week format, evenings BA/BS Programs – accelerated, eight-week format, evenings/weekends MBA – accelerated, eight-week format, weekends MSN – accelerated, eight-week format, one evening/week, practicum experience for full semester Evenings and Weekends Admission Requirements BA/BS programs – relevant work experience RN-BSN and graduate programs are intended for the working professional. Additional Information • • • 4 CLEP Examinations and APP Examinations Program offers the instruction time of semester-length courses, but in half the weeks. Transfer guides for business, criminal justice, and nursing are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. Benedictine University Name and Address of Institution Benedictine University 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532 630-829-6000 www.ben.edu Contact Person Kristofer Van Horn (630) 829-6365 kvanhorn@ben.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • BA in Management • BA in Psychology • BA in Organizational Leadership • BBA in Management and Organizational Behavior • BBA in Business and Economics Graduate Degrees • Master of Education in Reading and Literacy (offered at University Center in Lake County) • Master of Education in Leadership and Administration • MS in Nursing - online • Class Format Evenings, Weekends, Accelerated and Online Weekend degree program for adult learners with Saturday meetings only Evening classes meet one night a week, with one course being taken at a time, 5-9 weeks in length Delivery methods vary by program. Please contact Benedictine for specific information regarding your program of choice. Admission Requirements Additional Information CLEP Examinations, APP Examinations and Life Experience Credit 5 Capella University Name and Address of Institution Capella University 222 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 888-227-3552 or 612-659-5100 Web: http://www.capella.edu Contact Person James Anderson Education Alliance Representative James.Anderson@capella.edu 612-977-4135 Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees MCC has articulation agreements with the following baccalaureate degrees: • BS in Business (specializations in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, and Retail Management) • BS in Information Technology (specializations in General Information Technology, Health Informatics, Information Assurance & Security, Network Technology, Project Management, and Software Architecture) • BS in Psychology • BS in Public Safety (specializations in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security) Graduate Degrees Masters • MS in following fields: Counseling, Education, Human Resource Management, Human Services, Information Technology, Leadership, Psychology, Public Safety • MS in Nursing • Master or Business Administration • Master of Health Administration • Master of Public Administration • Master of Public Health • Master of Nonprofit Management and Leadership Doctorate • Doctor of Philosophy in following fields: Business, Counseling, Education, Information Technology, Health Administration, Human Services, Public Safety • Doctor of Education • Doctor of Business Administration • Doctor of Health Administration • Doctor of Nursing Practice • Doctor of Public Administration • Doctor of Public Health • Doctor of Social Work Capella offers many graduate programs through online delivery in the following areas: business and technology, education, public service (including nursing), and social & behavioral sciences. Class Format Online Admission Requirements – Baccalaureate Programs • • 6 Completion of a minimum of 60 transferable credit hours to Capella University Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA as calculated by MCC Additional Information – Baccalaureate Programs • Completion of MCC’s AA or AS degree satisfies Capella University’s general education requirements. • MCC faculty, staff and graduates receive a 10% tuition reduction on all Capella University courses, • • • 7 excluding fees. Students eligible for this discount must identify themselves in order to get the discount. The tuition discount is not retroactive. (applies to undergraduate and graduate programs) Capella University extends benefits and expert resources to US Armed Forces students, including: Tuition discounts up to 15% Credit for military training Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program Dedicated military support services team Flexible military leave policy Credit through prior learning assessment – Capella University allows student to document experiential learning for credit. If mastery of course-related competencies is successfully demonstrated, students are granted credit for the Capella course(s). The Prior Learning Assessment fee is substantially less than tuition for the equivalent courses. Program specific transfer guides are posted on MCC’s Web site: AA/AS degree to each baccalaureate program listed above, AAS in Accounting to BS In Business Administration, AAS in Business Management to BS in Business Administration, and AAS in Marketing to BS in Business Administration. Carthage College Name and Address of Institution Carthage College Adult Education 2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 800-551-5343 www.carthage.edu/adult Contact Person Tom Augustine 262-551-5757 tom@carthage.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • BA in Accounting • BA in Business Administration • BA in Criminal Justice • BA in Computer Science • BA in Elementary Education • Geographic Information Science (minor only) • BA in Marketing • BA in Religion • BA in Social Work Graduate Degrees • Master in Education • Loyola University of Chicago MSW at Carthage College Class Format Bachelor degree programs – 1 evening per week, 7 week sessions MSW - Saturday Admission Requirements Additional Information – Bachelor Degrees • Military Service, CLEP, DANTES 8 Columbia College of Missouri Name and Address of Institution Bachelor Degree Programs offered in Crystal Lake, IL Columbia College of Missouri Adult Higher Education 446 N. Route 31 Crystal Lake, IL 60012 Website: http://www.ccis.edu/crystallake Online Master Degree Programs Columbia College of Missouri Online Campus 1001 Rogers Street Columbia, MO 65216 Website: http://www.ccis.edu/crystallake Contact Person Bachelor Degree Programs offered in Crystal Lake, IL Erica Poremba, Assistant Director 815-477-5440 E-mail: crystallake@ccis.edu Master Degree Programs offered online Debra Hartman, Director 815-477-5440 E-mail: crystallake@ccis.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees offered through the Crystal Lake location (and also through online delivery) • BA in Business Administration • BA in Criminal Justice Administration • BA in Human Services • BA in Psychology • Bachelor of General Studies • BS in Business Administration Bachelor Degrees offered through online delivery only (with academic advising at the Crystal Lake location) • BA in American Studies • BA in History • BA in Sociology • BS in Computer Information Systems • BS in Management Information Systems Graduate Degrees offered online: • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) • Master of Criminal Justice Administration (MSCJ) • Master of Arts in Military Studies (MAMS) Class Format – Baccalaureate Programs • Eight-week courses that meet once a week • Five sessions each year starting in January, March, June, August and October • Day, Evening, Saturday, online and hybrid classes that can be taken simultaneously • Start-and-stop degree flexibility to meet work and family obligations Admission Requirements Admission requirements vary by degree; contact Columbia College for specific information. Additional Information for Baccalaureate Programs • CLEP and DANTES accepted • Accept most previous college courses from an accredited college, even if classes were taken decades ago • Possible college credit for military experience; police, fire and corrections training; or prior learning. • Accept Veterans Administration benefits and corporate tuition assistance • Financial aid to qualified students • Transfer guides for baccalaureate programs in Business Administration and Criminal Justice are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 9 Concordia University Chicago Name and Address of Institution Concordia University Chicago Institute of Professional Studies 7400 Augusta Street River Forest, IL 60305 708-209-3535 Contact Person – Baccalaureate Program Marilyn Kayman, Ed.D. Director, Institute of Professional Studies 708-209-4055 Marilyn.Kayman@CUChicago.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degree BA in Organizational Management Online Graduate Degrees • EdD in Leadership with the following concentrations o Educational Leadership o Organizational Leadership o Teacher Leadership o Sports Management Leadership o Higher Education • MA o School Leadership o Educational Technology o Curriculum & Instruction (also offered at University Center in Lake County) o Sports Leadership o Religion o School Counseling (offered at University Center in Lake County, not offered online) • Master of Business Administration (accelerated 12 month program, 3 mornings/wk, 8-week terms; online 2 year program) o Not-for-Profit Management o School Business Management o Banking & Financial Institutions Class Format - Bachelor Degree • Five-week courses that meet once a week • Evening and Saturday • Admission Requirements – BA in Organizational Management • Two years full-time work experience • 30 semester hours transfer credit (including 3 semester hours of English or Rhetoric 101 with a grade of C or better) Additional Information for Baccalaureate Program • A student entering the program may earn up to 32 semester hours from such sources as workshops, seminars, self-study, training programs or prior work experience. Prior college-level learning acquired from these sources is evaluated by a Concordia academic advisor, and may result in credit hours being awarded. • Undergraduate college credits earned at a regionally accredited institution do not expire. • An accelerated BA to MBA is offered. • Accepts credit through CLEP, ACE and prior learning assessment 10 DePaul University Name and Address of Institution DePaul University Campuses – O’Hare(Chicago), Naperville, Oak Forest, Loop, Lincoln Park Distance Education - online Contact – Baccalaureate Programs Academic Advisors 312-262-5445 Snladvising@depaul.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degree • Accelerated Adult Completion Programs (Loop and Naperville) o BA in Leadership Studies o BA in Applied Behavioral Studies • School for New Learning (SNL) Competence-based Programs o BA in Liberal Arts with an Individualized Concentration (Courses offered Chicago's Loop, Naperville, Oak Forest, near O'Hare, or completely Online.) o BA in Computing (All SNL requirements can be met online, and many courses required through the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) can be met online. Some courses in the specialized focus areas are not available online.) o BA in Early Childhood Education (SNL courses are in Chicago's Loop, Naperville, Oak Forest, near O'Hare, and Online. Education courses are at the Loop or Lincoln Park campus.) o BA in General Business (Courses offered Chicago's Loop, Naperville, Oak Forest, near O'Hare, and Online) Online Graduate Degrees • MS in Applied Technology • MS in Computer Science • MS in Computer, Information, and Network Security • MS in E-Commerce Technology • MS in Human-Computer Interaction • MS in Information Systems • MA in Information Technology • MS in IT Project Management • MA or Med in Education Leadership • MS in Public Service Management • Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a specialization in International Public Management • MBA – weekend program (not completely online) • MAAPS – Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies • MAEA – Master of Arts in Educating Adults Class Format - Bachelor Degree • Accelerated Programs – 24 month program, meet one night each week, complete other courses through online delivery • Competence-based Programs – Evenings, weekends, or completely or partially online Admission Requirements – Bachelor Degree • Accelerated – At least 24 years old, AA/AS degree or 66 credits applicable toward DePaul • Competence-based Programs – At least 24 years old Additional Information • Bachelor degree programs - CLEP, DANTES, prior learning • Transfer guides for baccalaureate programs are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 11 DeVry University Name and Address of Institution DeVry University – Addison Campus 1221 N. Swift Road Addison, IL 60101-6106 Chicago Campus 330 N Campbell Avenue Chicago, IL 6618-5994 Tinley Park Campus 18624 West Creek Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477-6243 Accreditation Online DeVry University Online 1200 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563 Undergraduate: 800-2310497 Graduate: 800-553-1453 www.devry.edu/online/ or www.devry.edu Contact Person – Baccalaureate Programs Hector Salas Community College Representative DeVry University 1221 North Swift Road Addison, Illinois 60101-6106 630-652-8560 hsalas@devry.edu North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degree Programs may be taken onsite, online, or a combination of both unless otherwise specified • BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, Health • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 Services Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Security Management, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship, or General Business option for International students-see academic catalog for additional information BS in Management with concentrations in Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, General Management, Health Services Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Security Management, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Sustainability Management, Technical Management, or Flex option BS in Technical Management BS in Healthcare Administration with 2 track options: Healthcare Informatics or Healthcare Management BS in Justice Administration with 4 track options: Corrections, Digital Forensics, Emergency Management, or Policing BS in Computer Engineering Technology BS in Electronic Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy Engineering Technology program option is available, see academic catalog for additional information) BS in Biomedical Engineering Technology BS in Engineering Technology-Computers (100% Online degree program. See academic catalog for additional information) BS in Engineering Technology-Electronics (100% Online degree program. See academic catalog for additional information) BS in Computer Information Systems with 7 tracks: Computer Forensics, Database Management, Information Systems Security, Systems Analysis & Integration, Web Development & Administration, Web Game Programming, Business Management, Flex Option BS in Game & Simulation Programming BS in Network & Communications Management BS in Multimedia Design & Development with 4 track options: Graphic and Multimedia Design, Graphics and Multimedia Management, Web Design and Development, and Web Game Programming BS in Communications with 3 concentrations: Business Communication, Emerging Media Communications, and Technical Communications BS in Accounting (Not available in all states. See academic catalog for additional information) BS in Clinical Laboratory Science (Not available in all states. See academic catalog for additional information) Graduate Degrees Programs may be taken onsite, online, or a combination of both unless otherwise specified • • • • • • • • Accounting & Financial Management (MAFM) Business Administration (MBA) Human Resource Management (MHRM) Project Management (MPM) Public Administration (MPA) Electrical Engineering (MS) Information Systems Management (MISM) Network and Communications Management (MNCM) • Educational Technology, Master's Degree(MS) • Education (MSED)with concentrations in-Curriculum Leadership, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology Leadership, and Educational Technology Class Format - Bachelor & Graduate Degree - 8 week format offered days, evenings, weekends, online Admission Requirements • Proof of high school graduation, completion of GED, or Associates Degree • ACT/SAT scores or acceptable scores on DeVry entrance exam for English and Math • Transfer credit- grade C or better Additional Information for Baccalaureate Program BS in Technical Management (BSTM) – Is a bachelor degree completion program for students who have earned any associates degree including the AAS degree. Bachelor degree programs – CLEP, DANTES, AP 13 Dominican University Name and Address of Institution Dominican University 7200 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305 http://www.dom.edu Contact Person Matthew Hlinak (708)714-9056 mhlinak@dom.edu Graduate programs offered at University Center in Lake County, located in Grayslake Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Bachelor’s Degree Completion – Online through DU’s School for Professional & Continuing Studies Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Graduate Degrees – University Center in Lake County MS in Special Education (LBS1) Master of Art in Teaching (03 or 09 Certification) Master of Social Work Master of Library and Information Science MA in Educational Administration (Type 75) Graduate Degrees – Online Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution (includes two 5-day campus residencies) Master of Arts in Education Class Format Evenings and online Admission Requirements For undergraduate programs, minimum of 30 college credits Visit dom.edu for program-specific requirements for graduate programs Additional Information for Baccalaureate Program Credit may be awarded for CLEP, DANTE and prior learning portfolio assessment 14 Eastern Illinois University Name and Address of Institution Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920-3099 http://www.eiu.edu Contact Person BGS Program Dr. Carrie Johnson, Director or Pam Swerdon, Office Manager School of Continuing Education (217)581-5618 bgsba@eiu.edu RN to BSN Dr. Renee Kidd-Marshall, CNE, RN-BC, Director Phone: 217-581-7048 Georgia Ryan, Office AdministratorEmail: nursing@eiu.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Degree Programs BA in General Studies (BGS) RN to BSN Class Format BGS – Online and several locations within Illinois including the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake RN to BSN – Online with 1 or 2 optional face-to-face meetings each semester Admission Requirements BGS Program • Applicants must have significant life and work experience, and be self-supporting. It is recommended that a prospective student have a minimum of 30 hours of earned college credit at the time of application. Additional Information BGS Program • Students may transfer to the BGS program from MCC with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or Associate in Arts (AA)/Associate in Science (AS) degree. • A maximum of 80 community college credits can be applied toward meeting BGS degree requirements. • Credits may be earned through prior learning assessment, CLEP, ACT, PEP, DANTES, military training/service. • The program does not have a major, which allows students to develop an individualized curriculum based on their personal goals. Students may complete two minors within their program of study. • Transfer guide is on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. RN to BSN • A flexible and accessible program for working RNs with a diploma degree, AAS, or AS in Nursing. • Classes online with synchronous and asynchronous formats scheduled at convenient times for working nurses. • Online Learning format with 1 or 2 optional face-to-face meetings per semester and distance delivery for remainder of class content • Full and part-time options 15 Elmhurst College Name and Address of Institution Elmhurst College-School for Professional Studies 190 Prospect Avenue Cureton Hall Elmhurst, IL 60125 http://www.elmhurst.edu/sps Contact Person School for Professional Studies (Adult Students 24 years and older) Main: (630) 617-3300 or (800) 581-4723 sps@elmhurst.edu Tim Ahlberg Assistant Director of Enrollment 630-617-3309 ahlbergt@elmhurst.edu Accreditation Higher Learning Commission (HLC): North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Accelerated Undergraduate Majors (must be 24 years or older with minimum 30 college credits to apply to accelerated programs, students will need English 101 & College Math complete) • BS in Business Administration (Elmhurst Management Program) • BA or BS in Information Technology (available online) • BA in Organizational Leadership & Communication • BA in Pre-Clinical Psychology (hybrid program, two nights per week) • BA Internet Security (Starting Spring 2014, online) Online Certificate Program (undergraduate) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (online) Interfaith Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy (online) Mobile Application Development (online) Serious Games & Gamification (online) Class Format Accelerated majors are offered on an evening class schedule with face to face instruction supplemented with the use of Blackboard online learning management system (LMS). Online programs now available utilizing the ‘desire to learn’ online platform. Admission Requirements Accelerated majors – minimum age of 24 and a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5/4.0 scale (based on 30 or more transfer credits) for clear admission. Academic scholarships are available for full time adult students that meet the criteria-please call for more information. Additional Information for Baccalaureate Program • Accelerated programs use a cohort model; majors are completed in 12-16 months. • Adult student may transfer up to 64 credit hours from a community/junior college. • Up to 48 semester hours of CLEP and other sources of alternative credit, including non-collegiate credit and experiential learning, accepted upon admission to Elmhurst. • Military credit awarded with appropriate documentation (DD-214, ACE, AARTS, SMARTS document) 16 Name and Address of Institution Franklin University 201 S. Grant Avenue Columbus, OH 43215 614.797.4700 Toll free: 1.877.341.6300 Franklin University Contact Person Nicole Schuebel Community College Regional Manager 847-521-6819 Faculty and Staff Please Email: Nicole.Schuebel@franklin.edu Students Please Email: transferinfo@franklin.edu Accreditation – Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. Many of Franklin’s business programs are accredited by the International Association of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For more information on Franklin University’s accreditation visit: http://www.franklin.edu/aboutfranklin/accreditation# Degree Programs College of Arts, Sciences and Technology: Applied Psychology, Information Technology, Interactive Media Design, Information Security, Web Development, Management Information Sciences, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications, Social Media Design, Public Relations College of Business: Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Business Administration, Business Forensics, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Applied Management, Internet Marketing, Forensic Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems Auditing, Management and Leadership, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Risk Management and Insurance College of Health and Public Administration: Allied Healthcare Management, Healthcare Management, Public Administration, Public Safety Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Healthcare Information Management, Nursing (RN-BSN), Emergency Management and Homeland Security Graduate Programs: Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA), M.S. in Marketing and Communication, M.S. in Human Resources Management, M.S. in Business Psychology, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Healthcare Administration, M.S.in Instructional Design and Performance Technology, M.S. in Computer Science Minors: Visit Franklin University’s list of minors: http://www.franklin.edu/minors Class Format Online; Face-to-face at the main campus in Columbus, Ohio or at Franklin University’s regional locations Admission Requirements Associate degree or 60 transferable semester credits Additional Information for Baccalaureate Program • Complete your associate’s degree and applicable third-year bridge courses toward your bachelor’s degree at McHenry County College • Transfer up to 84 semester hours toward a Franklin bachelor’s degree • Free application and official evaluation of your credits • Many majors are available as a 3+1 through early advising with a Franklin representative • CLEP, DSST, FUPE, and other proficiency exams offered; life experience accepted upon review • Visit www.franklin.edu to complete the no-obligation, free application. • Transfer guides for baccalaureate programs are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. • Financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify 17 Governors State University Name and Address of Institution Governors State University University Park, IL www.govs.edu/idss 708.534.4092 Contact Person 708-534-4092 idss@govst.edu Shannon Maldonado Program Coordinator 708.534.4093 swatson3@govst.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Bachelor Degrees BA in Interdisciplinary Studies Class Format Online Admission Requirements • 60 lower level transferable semester hours • Conditional acceptance with 45 hours; 60 semester hour requirement must be met within one year of admittance. Additional Information • A maximum of 80 community college credits can be applied toward meeting degree requirements. • Credits may be earned through prior learning assessment, CLEP, ACT, D.S.S.T, military training/service. • The program allows the student to develop an individualized curriculum based on their personal goals. Minors in Psychology and Business Administration offered in distance format. 18 Indiana Wesleyan University Name and Address of Institution Indiana Wesleyan University Online Enrollment Services 190 West 50th Street Marion, Indiana 46953-9393 866-498-4968 www.indwes.edu/bachelorcompletion Contact Person Adult Enrollment Services Department 866-498-4968 info@indwes.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Bachelor Degrees • • • • • • • BS in Accounting BS in Addictions Counseling BS in Biblical Studies BS in Business Administration (with a Human Resources specialization option) BS in Business Information Systems BS in Criminal Justice BS in General Studies (specializations in Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Fine Arts, History, Human Services, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics Religious Studies) • BS in Management (with a Human Resources specialization option) • BS in Marketing • RN to BSN Class Format Online (no set logon time, weekly assignments that are application based and designed for working adult student) Admission Requirements • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university • A minimum of two years of related full-time work experience (or four years part-time) beyond high school (except RN-BSN) • RN-BSN – currently employed as a licensed RN or one year of nursing experience • GPA requirements may vary among majors Additional Information • 79-94 credits transfer from a community college, depending on IWU major • No expiration on past credits earned • Generally, all major core courses are completed through IWU (30-45 credits) • Cohort model – 12-18 students o Accelerated programs (19-25 months) o Courses taken sequentially, one at a time – generally 5-6 week sessions o Students may skip one or more courses and pick them up later o Textbooks and course materials delivered directly to student; included in total program cost • BS in General Studies is independent study (not cohort model), which allows students to choose pace of coursework to complete degree, i.e., 10 months to 5 years • Technical support – live assistance every day of the week • Will work with Associate in Applied Science degrees • Credit for prior learning through assessment process, CLEP, DANTES testing for credits 19 Judson University Name and Address of Institution Contact Person Judson University Adult Professional Programs 1151 North Street Elgin, IL 60123 815.218.0505 http://www.judsonu.edu/adultprofessional/ Penny Perry 815.218.0505 penny.perry@info.judsonu.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • BA in Communications Management • BA in Criminal Justice Management • BA in Human Resource Management • BA in Human Services • BA in Management and Leadership (All majors are offered online as well as in the class room) Graduate Degrees • MA in Organizational Leadership (Also offered online) • Master of Education in Literacy. ( Not an accelerated program) • Master of Education with ESL/Bilingual Endorsement (Not an accelerated program) Class Format All majors are offered online and in the classroom, must reach out to an Enrollment Representative to find out about availability. All other programs meet one night a week and occasional Saturdays. Books are provided at no additional cost. Graduate programs – accelerated, meeting one night a week. I-pad or Laptop included with tuition. Admission Requirements – Bachelor Degrees • Submission of all application materials • No age requirement. • Have 2 years of full-time work experience, at least 1 year to enter into the liberal arts core. • Have completed high school or have GED • Have at least 40 transferable credits (to begin major studies) • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 or be admitted on academic probation Additional Information – Bachelor Degrees • Cohort model, one course at a time (each class meets one night per week for 6 weeks) • Accelerated programs with completion in as few as 22 months, depending on transfer credit • Credit for prior learning through assessment (up to 30 credit hours) • Provides a liberal arts education in a Christian environment • CLEP, DANTES, ACE ( up to 30 credit hours for CLEP or DANTES) 20 Kendall College Name and Address of Institution Kendall College 900 N. North Branch Street Chicago, IL 60642 312-752-2000 www.kendall.edu Contact Person Dawn Brown 312-730-8425 dawn.brown@kendall.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission Degree Programs Business: BA in Business Culinary Arts: AAS in Baking & Pastry AAS in Culinary Arts BA in Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education: BA in Early Childhood Education with or without Illinois Teacher Licensure (Preparation) Hospitality Management: BA in Hospitality Management Class Format Campus – Culinary Arts, Business, Hospitality Management Online - Early Childhood Education, Business Hybrid - Hospitality Management Admission Requirements Application, Goal Statement, Transcripts indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Additional Information – Bachelor Degrees • • • • 21 Degree completion options may be available for students with an earned Associates Degree. A maximum of 75% of the program is accepted for transfer credit. Only courses with grades of C or higher accepted from accredited institutions. CLEP, AP, ACE recommended courses are also accepted for credits. Students have the option to apply for Experiential Learning credits. Certain courses must be taken at Kendall. Lewis University Name and Address of Institution Lewis University Romeoville, IL (815) 838-0500 http://www.lewisu.edu Contact Person Office of Graduate and Adult Admission (815) 836-5610. Angeline Bizzotti Adult Admission Counselor (815) 836-5573 bizzotan@lewisu.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Degree Programs Accelerated Bachelor Degree Programs • BA in Applied Sociology and Political Science • BS in Business Administration • BA in Healthcare Leadership • BA in Human Resource Management • BS in Information Technology Management • BA in Management • Nursing RN/BSN Bachelor’s to BSN • BA in Organizational Leadership • BA in Paralegal Studies • BA in Fire Service Administration • Ba in Professional Studies Online Graduate Programs MS in Aviation and Transportation MS in Information Security MA in Organizational Leadership Nursing, MSN MS in Public Safety Administration MS in Criminal/Social Justice Class Format: Online and Accelerated Admission Requirements Bachelor Degrees • Be at least 24 years of age • 3 years of work experience • 12 semester (18 quarter) hours of transferable credit • 2.0 GPA (4.0) scale • Fire service – a related associate’s degree or its equivalent in credit hours from an accredited school Student transcripts will be reviewed with a minimum of 30 credit hours. Additional Information – Bachelor Degrees Credit granted through CLEP, military training, Credit for Life Experience 22 National Louis University Name and Address of Institution National Louis University 1000 Capitol Drive Wheeling, IL 60090 http://www.nl.edu Contact Person Wendy Gaeding 847-947-5037 wgaeding@nl.edu Programs offered in Chicago, Elgin, Lisle, Skokie, Wheeling or online Accreditation - North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees Fast Track • Applied Behavioral Sciences (also offered at University Center of Lake County, Grayslake) • BS in Health Care Leadership • BS in Management (online or face to face on campus or at University Center of Lake County, Grayslake) • BS in Management Information Systems (offered only online) • BA in Elementary Education – cohort model offered on Elgin campus Online Graduate Degrees • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Master of Education in Early Childhood Administration (ECA) • Master of Education in Technology in Education (TIE) Graduate Degrees offered on Elgin site • Counseling • Elementary Education • Teaching Learning and Assessment • Psychology • Secondary Education • Special Education • Technology in Education Class Format - Bachelor Degree • Accelerated Programs –meet one night each week • BS in Management and in Management Information Systems also offered through online delivery • Elementary Education offered through cohort model – evening classes Admission Requirements - Bachelor Degree • Students must have at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of previous college credit with a GPA of 2.0 or above from an accredited institution(s). • Education programs – requires successful completion of TAP and prerequisite courses Additional Information for Fast Track Baccalaureate Programs • Major requirements must be taken through National Louis. General education and elective credits can be completed through MCC. • CLEP, DANTES, prior learning assessment for some majors • Transfer guides for baccalaureate programs are found on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer (exception Management Information Systems) 23 North Central College Name and Address of Institution North Central College 30 N. Brainard St. Naperville, IL 60540 http://www.northcentralcollege.edu Contact Person Rick Ponx 630-637-5812 reponx@noctrl.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • Accounting • Computer Science • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Human Resource Management • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Psychology Class Format - Bachelor Degree Evening – meet one or two nights each week Admission Requirements - Bachelor Degree • 2.25 transferable grade-point average or better and earned 27 transferable semester hours • With fewer than 27 transferable semester hours, high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores will also be considered Additional Information for Fast Track Baccalaureate Programs Credit for CLEP and AP accepted. 24 North Park University Name and Address of Institution North Park University 3225 W. Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625-4895 www.northpark.edu Accreditation Contact Person Leslie Bertholdt Assistant Director of Admissions School of Adult Learning 773-244-4577 lbertholdt@northpark.edu North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees offered through University Center in Lake County, Grayslake • BA in Business Administration (classroom and /or online) * • BA in Counseling Psychology (classroom only) • BA in Church and Ministry Management (classroom and/or online)* • BA in Criminal Justice (classroom only) • BA in Management Information Systems (classroom and/or online) * • BA in Nonprofit Management (classroom and/ or online) * • BA in Organizational Management and Leadership (classroom and/ or online) * *All five business majors share a business core of five classes. All five classes are available in the classroom at the University Center of Lake County (UCLC) and online. The Business Administration major is entirely available in the classroom at the UCLC. Students may complete the business core in the classroom and finish Church & Ministry Management, Management Information Systems, Nonprofit Management, and Organizational Management and Leadership majors online. Bachelor Degrees offered on main campus • BA in Business Administration (classroom or online) • BA in Counseling Psychology (classroom only) • BA in Church and Ministry Management (classroom or online) • BA in Criminal Justice(classroom only) • BA in Management Information Systems (classroom or online) • BA in Nonprofit Management (classroom or online) • BA in Organizational Management and Leadership (classroom or online) Graduate Degrees (offered through University Center in Lake County, Grayslake) • MBA • Master in Nonprofit Administration (MNA) (online) • Master in Higher Education Administration (MHEA) (online) Class Format – Bachelor Degrees • Accelerated, classes meet once a week for seven weeks • Evening, Saturday, online degree options for all five business majors • The five business degrees can be completed entirely online. Admission Requirements – Bachelor Degrees 2.0 Cumulative GPA and at least 12 transferable credits. North Park’s School of Adult Learning will accept up to 90 hours from a community college providing all coursework is transferable. Additional Information – Bachelor Degrees AP, CLEP, military experience, prior learning by assessment Scholarships Available to Adult Students • Chicago Metropolitan Adult Student Scholarship (transfer to program with an AA/AS degree or 60 transferable hours with a 2.5 transfer GPA.) 20% tuition reduction • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Scholarship. 5% tuition reduction 25 Northeastern Illinois University Name and Address of Institution Northeastern Illinois University 5500 N. St. Louis Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 http://www.neiu.edu Contact Person Jay Jans JP-Jans@neiu.edu Jennifer Blair J-Blair@neiu.edu 773-442-6030 Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS) • University Without Walls - Bachelors of Arts/Science (UWW) • BA in Psychology (offered at University Center in Lake County, Grayslake) Graduate Degree MA in Educational Leadership (Type 75) – offered at University Center in Lake County, Grayslake Class Format Day, evening and weekend Admission Requirements • Cumulative 2.0 GPA, high school diploma • Attend prospective student meeting Additional Information BAIS Program The BAIS Program is a credit-based program designed to meet the undergraduate educational needs of experienced adults in a manner compatible with career and family responsibilities. Students may major in any area in which NEIU offers a degree; choosing a major is not mandatory. Students must meet BAIS program and university requirements, but no specific curriculum is required. UWW UWW is a competency-based degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. It was created to assist adult learners in designing and completing an approved individualized curriculum. UWW students are full-time enrolled. BAIS and UWW - Credit accepted through CLEP, DANTES, prior learning assessment NEIU offers a limited number of online courses, and a small, but growing number of hybrid coursework. 26 Northern Illinois University Name and Address of Institution General Contact Persons Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-0446 or (800) 892-3050 www.niu.edu Undergraduate Admissions & Transfer Andrew Hlubek 815-753-0676 whlubek@niu.edu www.niu.edu/adult_learner Undergraduate Program Contacts Community College Relations Paul Crawford 815-753-9677 pcrawford@niu.edu BS in Applied Management Cathy Cradduck 815-753-5008 ccradduc@niu.edu BGS in Liberal Arts & Sciences Judy Santacaterina 815-753-7961 jsantaca@niu.edu BS in Business Administration Lori Marcellus 815-753-1325 lorimarcellus@niu.edu BS in Nursing for RNs Connie Uhlken 815-753-6553 cuhlken@niu.edu BS in Early Childhood Studies Kate Donohue 815-753-1997 cdonohue@niu.edu BS in Technology Stacy Deegan 815-753-9943 sdeegan@niu.edu BGS in Health & Human Sciences Sandi Splansky 815-753-1892 ssplansky@niu.edu Geographic Information Systems Andrew Krmenec 815-753-6826 akrmenec@niu.edu Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Programs • • • • • • • • • BS in Applied Management in Computer Science @ Oakton Community College (business core only). BS in Applied Management in Public Safety @ Harper College and Oakton Community College. BS in Business Administration @ the NIU Center in Rockford. Day courses for full-time students. BS in Early Childhood Studies @ the University Center of Lake County (Grayslake, IL). Evening and weekend courses. Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) in Health & Human Services. Courses are delivered as either fully online or blended online courses. Blended online courses have 1-3 evening or Saturday meetings at Elgin Community College, Waubonsee Community College or the NIU Center in Rockford. Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) in Liberal Arts & Sciences. Courses are delivered via traditional face-toface courses, blended online courses, or fully online courses. Blended online courses have 1-3 evening or Saturday meetings. Traditional and blended online course meetings are held at Elgin Community College, Waubonsee Community College or NIU Centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, or Rockford. BS in Nursing for RNs. Courses are primarily online. The initial and final courses include face-to-face meetings, offered during the evening at Elgin Community College, Harper College, the NIU Center in Rockford, or the University Center in Grayslake, IL. BS in Technology in Industrial Management & Technology BS in Technology in Aviation Management Technology - The BS in Technology program is fully online. 27 • Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Courses are delivered via traditional face-to-face courses, blended online courses, or fully online courses. Blended online courses have 1-3 evening or Saturday meetings. Traditional and blended online course meetings are held at Elgin Community College, or NIU Centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, and Rockford. Class Formats • Traditional courses offered weeknights and Saturdays. • Certain BS in Applied Management courses are offered in an 8-week accelerated format. • Blended Online. These courses require 1-3 face-to-face meeting during the term. • Fully Online(RN-BSN, weeknights and online) Admission Requirements – Bachelor Degrees BS in Management: AAS in a related field or discipline. BS in Business Administration: AA or AS preferred; consult with an advisor. BS in Early Childhood Studies: AA or AS preferred; consult with an advisor. BGS in Health & Human Sciences: AAS and professional license in a Health and Human Sciences field. BGS in Liberal Arts & Sciences: AA or AS preferred or 60 transfer credits. BS in Nursing for RNs: Illinois RN licensure BS in Technology: AAS degree in technology field or course work toward degree. For the Aviation Management Technology program, a student must have an AAS in Aviation Maintenance. Additional Information • • • • • • • Transfer guides for NIU undergraduate programs are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. Assessment of Prior Learning - Credit by Exam NIU provides a variety of opportunities for students to obtain college Credit by Examination. Credit may be awarded through the Advanced Placement Program (AP), the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Program, or NIU proficiency examinations. For more information visit www.niu.edu/testing/programs, call 815-753-1203, or write to testing@niu.edu. 28 Olivet Nazarene University Name and Address of Institution Contact Person Olivet Nazarene University Jonathan Dela Cruz One University Avenue Director of Community College Partnerships Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Phone: 847-481-5933 graduate.olivet.edu jsdelacruz@olivet.edu Accreditation Higher Learning Commission Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees offered through University Center in Lake County, Grayslake RN to BSN (offered through University Center of Lake County, Grayslake) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Online) Graduate Degrees (offered Online) Master of Science in Nursing Master of Business Administration – Track Focus Options Available Class Format – Bachelor Degrees RN to BSN – Completion program is considered a hybrid program with half of the classes online and the other half in a traditional classroom setting. Classes meet one night per week either in person or online. BBA –Completion program for working adults with an associate’s degree or 60 hours of transferable credit hours and prior work experience. The online program is offered in an accelerated format, meeting one night a week. **Credits based on prior learning assessment could apply. Programs can be completed in about 24 months. Admission Requirements Please visit graduate.olivet.edu for more detailed information on admissions requirements. 29 Rockford University Name and Address of Institution Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 http://www.rockford.edu Contact Persons Donna Harvey Director BSMS Program 815-226-4197; dharvey@rockford.edu Jeff Fahrenwald Director MBA Program 815-226-4178; jfahrewald@rockford.edu Michele Mehren MAT Coordinator 815-226-4041; mmehren@rockford.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • BS in Management Studies Master Degrees • Master in Business Administration • Master of Arts in Teaching Class Format BS of Management Studies - cohort learning community of about 15 students; take one course at a time every five weeks. Delivery via classroom. MBA - Classes are offered evenings, early mornings and weekends. Evening classes meet once a week and morning classes twice per week. Delivery via classroom. MAT – Classes are offered evening, weekends and summers. Various classes can be taken online, otherwise delivery via classroom. Admission Requirements BS of Management Studies – Ideally, students in the program should be at least 25 years of age and should have 4–5 years of work experience. In addition, the student should have a minimum of 45 hours (preferably 60 hours) of transferable credit from an accredited institution of higher learning. 30 Roosevelt University Name and Address of Institution Roosevelt University 1400 N Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-619-7300 www.roosevelt.edu Contact Person Michele Mika 847-619-8730 mmika@roosevelt.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees – Fast -Track Programs offered on Schaumburg (S) campus and/or Online (O) The Fat-Track Bachelor of Professional Studies/Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BPS/BLS) are designed to provide the adult college student with the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree in less time and with greater flexibility. • BPS in Administrative Studies (S) • BPS in Paralegal Studies (S,O) • BPS in Commerce and Enterprise (O) • BPS in Professional Administration (S) • BPS in Communications (S) • BPS in Psychology (S,O) • BPS in Computer Science (S) • BPS in Sustainability Studies (S,O) • BPS inn Criminal Justice (S,O) • BLS in General Studies (O) • BPS in Organizational Communication (S) • BLS in Individualized Program (S) • BPS in Organizational Leadership (O) • BLS in Liberal Arts (S) Class Format • In all majors, students can combine online and classroom courses to manage work and life constraints and to shorten the time it takes to earn a degree. • Classes offered day, weekends, evenings and online. Admission Requirements – Bachelor Degrees • All programs require students to be at least 24 years old. Some require relevant work experience. Some majors can be completed in as few as 30-36 additional semester hours with an AA or an AS degree: Commerce & Enterprise, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Organizational Communication, Organizational Leadership, Paralegal Studies, Professional Administration, Psychology, Sustainability Studies. • Additional Information Credit for some CLEP and DANTES accepted; prior learning experience Transfer guides for Commerce and Enterprise, Criminal Justice, and Liberal Studies are found on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 31 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Name and Address of Institution Contact Person Grayslake Campus University Center of Lake County 1200 University Center Drive Grayslake, IL 60030 Industrial Technology Kathy Rambeau, Program Advisor College of Engineering Outreach (618) 536-5546 or (888) 536-4112 krambeau@siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1230 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 www.siuc.edu Great Lakes Campus University Center of Lake County Great Lakes Naval Station 2221 Mac Donough Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088 Workforce Education Thomas P. Hanlon, PhD (847) 689-0055 hanlon@siu.edu Technical Resource Management Lisa Lindhorst, Field Representative/Academic Advisor Phone: (618) 453-7281, lisalind@siu.edu Health Care Management, Fire Science, Electronics Systems Technology Kathleen O’Leary, Coordinator (847) 689-3055 kathleen.oleary@siu.edu Elementary Education Ms. Jennifer Zell (847) 208-9603 jenzell@siu.edu College of Business 618-453-3328 Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees – Offered at University Center in Lake County, Illinois • BS in Workforce Education & Development (Great Lakes) • BS in Industrial Technology (Grayslake) • BS in Health Care Management (Great Lakes) • BS in Fire Service Management (Grayslake) • BS in Elementary Education (03 Certification – Grayslake)) • BS in Electronics Systems Technology (Grayslake) • BS in Technical Resource Management (Grayslake) • BS in Business Administration (online) Graduate Degrees - Offered through University Center in Lake County, Illinois • MSEd in Workforce Education & Development (Great Lakes and Grayslake) Class Format Elementary Education – evenings and weekends; All others - weekends Admission Requirements – Bachelor Degrees • • BS in Workforce Education & Development - High school diploma or equivalent. BS in Industrial Technology - minimum GPA 2.0/4.0, minimum GPA 2.25/4.0 for Capstone program for those with related AAS degrees, technical background BS in Health Care Management - minimum GPA 2.0/4.0 (2.25/4.0 and AAS in related field to apply for Capstone program; background in health care; healthcare related goals; minimum 26 semester hours of previous college credit; must have English 101 (ENG151) with a minimum grade of C; prerequisites—Statistics, Accounting; recommended: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Intro to Computers, and Microeconomics BS in Fire Service Management - Minimum GPA 2.0/4.0 (2.25/4.0 and AAS related to fire service to apply for Capstone program; Prior formal training equivalent to a fire service related AAS, prior fire service related licensure or certification or prior employment in a fire service related field BS in Elementary Education - An earned AA or AS degree or at least 45 credit hours completed; completion of: Intro to Teaching, English Composition I and II, Math for Elem. Teachers I & II (all with grades of C or better); overall GPA of 2.75 or higher; pass the Illinois Test of Basic Skills BS in Electronics Systems Technology - Minimum GPA 2.0/4.0 (2.25/4.0 and AAS in related field to apply for Capstone program); background in electronics; minimum 26 semester hours of previous college credit BS in Technology Resource Management - Minimum GPA 2.0/4.0 (2.25/4.0 and AAS in technology field to apply for Capstone program); minimum 26 semester hours of previous college credit BS in Business Administration – designed for students who have completed required general business and core course requirements • • • • • • Additional Information • • Workforce Education - Credit is granted for past work experience in teachable occupation and technical All others (with exception of El. Ed.) -Transfer credit is generally accepted from regionally accredited institutes of higher learning, military experience, and military technical schools, General CLEP, and DANTES. Transfer guides for Industrial Technology, Fire Science, Elementary Education, Technical Resource Management, and Business are found on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. • 32 Trinity International University Name and Address of Institution Trinity International University (Deerfield Campus) REACH Adult Undergraduate Program 2065 Half Day Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Accreditation Contact Person Deerfield Campus: 847-317-6500 reachdeerfield@tiu.edu Amy Neff, REACH Admissions Coordinator – Deerfield Campus, 847-317-4032, aneff@tiu.edu Elementary Education and Certification Programs: Dallise Goodson, Admissions Counselor – Division of Education, 847-317-8144, dgoodson@tiu.edu North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Program Bachelor's Degrees and Certifications BA in General Business – face to face – some major courses online BA in Business Administration - fully face to face and also fully online BA in Organizational Leadership - face to face and some major courses online BA in Nonprofit Administration – face to face BA in Psychology - face to face and online BA in Christian Ministries - fully face to face and also fully online BA in Liberal Arts – face to face BA in Elementary Education – face to face Illinois Teacher Certification – face to face Class Format Classes are offered one night a week, and or every other Saturday. Online coursework is available also. • • • • • • • • • Admission Requirements – Baccalaureate Programs 23 years of age, exceptions granted in some cases Additional Information for Baccalaureate Program Opportunity to gain credit through life experience and formal business or professional training, CLEP, DANTES 33 University of Illinois Chicago Name and Address of Institution University of Illinois at Chicago School of Continuing Studies 1333 South Halsted Street, Suite 205 Chicago, Illinois 60607-5019 (312) 355-0423 www.uic.edu Contact Person Brie Bosshart (312) 355-0423 externaledu@uic.edu www.externaledu.uic.edu BS in Health Information Management (866) 674-4842 admissionsuic@healthinformatics.uic.edu Bachelor of Business Administration (866) 772-2268 Ext. Opt 1 info@online.uic.edu Accreditation RN to BSN (866) 772-2268 Ext. Opt 1 info@online.uic.edu North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees - online • Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Degree Completion Program • Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program (BBA) • Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN Completion (RN to BSN) Graduate Degrees - online • Master of Science in Health Informatics • Master of Education in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment • Master of Engineering • Master of Health Professions Education • Master of Science in Patient Safety Leadership • Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences • Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Administration • Master of Public Health in Public Health Informatics • Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Masters) • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH in Leadership) Class Format Online Admission Requirements Each program has unique requirements. Check program Web sites for details. Additional Information Transfer guide for RN-BSN and business is on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 34 University of Illinois Springfield Name and Address of Institution University of Illinois at Springfield One University Plaza Springfield, IL 62703 (217)206-6600 www.uis.edu Contact Person Aaron Boettcher aboet1@uis.edu 217/206-4847 or 888/977-4847 Raymond G. Barnett rbarn2@uis.edu International Student Contact Ashley Edge aedge2@uis.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees • BBA - Business Administration • BS in Computer Science • BA in English • BA in History • BA in Liberal Studies • BA in Mathematics (Math Education requires a weekend on UIS campus) • BA in Philosophy (also minor) • Women and Gender Studies (minor) Graduate Degrees • MS in Computer Science • MA in Environmental Studies • MA in Human Services Administration • MA in Liberal and Integrative Studies • MA in Legal Studies • MA in Teacher Leadership • MS in Management Information Systems (also minor) • MPA - Public Administration • MPH – Public Health Class Format Online Admission Requirements Each major has unique requirements. Check UIS Web site for details. Additional Information Credited accepted for CLEP, DANTES, ACE and prior learning upon review. Transfer guides for Business, Computer Science, and Liberal Studies are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 35 University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign Name and Address of Institution University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 901 W University Avenue Urbana, IL 217-333-3061 www.citl.illinois.edu Contact Person Heather Miller Program Coordinator 217-265-6568 hmiller1@illinois.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Graduate Degrees - online • MS in Agricultural Education • MS in Crop Sciences • MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition • MS in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences • MS in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism • EdM in Educational Organization and Leadership: Emphasis in Education Leadership and Policy • EdM in Educational Policy Studies o Emphasis in Global Studies in Education o Emphasis in Diversity and Equity Issues in Education o Emphasis in New Learning and New Literacies • EdM Educational Psychology o Emphasis in Curriculum, Technology, & Education Reform o Specialization in Quantitative Literacy • EdM in Human Resource Education o Concentration in Community College Teaching and Learning o Concentration in Human Resource Development o Emphasis in Health Profession Education o Concentration in eLearning • MS in Computer Science • MS in Mechanical Engineering • MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering • M.S. in Health Communication • M.S. in Teaching of Biological Science • MS in Library and Information Science • Master of Social Work Outreach Program (combined community- and campus-track) • M.A. in Translation and Interpreting (online) Degree Programs Undergraduate Degrees - online • Bachelor’s Degree in Earth, Society and Environmental Sustainability Online Stand-Alone and Self-Paced Undergraduate Courses also available. Graduate Certificates & Endorsements Offerings are online unless otherwise indicated. College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences 36 Crop Sciences Professional Development Certificate Horticulture Professional Development Certificate • • College of Education • Community College Teaching and Learning Online Graduate Certificate Program • *Middle Grades Endorsement • *Bilingual/ESL Endorsement • Human Resource Development (HRD) Graduate Certificate Program • eLearning Graduate Certificate Program *Illinois offers courses leading to endorsements; the endorsement is granted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). College of Engineering • Business Management for Engineers (BME) Graduate Certificate Program • Computer Science Certificate in Computer Security • Computer Science Certificate in Networks and Distributed Systems • Computer Science Certificate in Information Systems • Computer Science Certificate in Software Engineering • Computer Science Certificate in System Software • Environmental and Water Resources Engineering • Construction Management • Railroad Engineering • Transportation Engineering • Mechanical Engineering in Materials • Mechanical Engineering in Materials Failure Analysis • Strategic Technology Management • Systems Engineering College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • Graduate Certificate in TESL • Math Teacher Link: Online Continuing Education for Math Teachers • Certificate in Translation Studies (Urbana-Champaign campus) School of Library and Information Science • K-12 Certification in Library and Information Science • Graduate Certificate in Community Informatics • Graduate Certificate in Special Collections Online Undergraduate Certificates College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • Online Certificate in Environmental Sustainability Department of Mathematics • NetMath Certificate of Professional Development in Applied Mathematics Class Format Online Admission Requirements Each degree has unique requirements. Check www.citl.illinois.edu for details on each degree program or individual course offerings. 37 University of St. Francis Name and Address of Institution University of St. Francis 500 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435 (800)735-7500 www.stfrancis.edu Contact Person Sandee Sloka, Director Graduate/Degree Completion Admissions Phone: 815-740-5026 ssloka@stfrancis.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees – Accelerated degree completion programs • RN to BSN (online) • BS in Business Administration (online) • BS in Health Care Leadership (online) Graduate Degrees • Master of Science in Training and Development (online) • Master of Business Administration (online) • Master of Science in Management (online) • Master of Science in Health Administration (online) • Master of Science in Nursing (online) • Master of Education with Certification (onsite) • Master of Social Work (onsite) • Master of Science in Educational Leadership – P-12 Principal Endorsement or Teacher Leader Endorsement (off site cohort format) • Master of Science in Reading (off site cohort format and online) • Master of Science in Teaching and Learning (off site cohort format and online) Admission Requirements for BS degrees RN to BSN • RN license • 64 semester hours of transfer credit or an Associate’s degree • 15 semester hours of transfer credit in general education • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA BS in Business Administration • 64 semester hours of transfer credit or an Associate’s degree • 15 semester hours of transfer credit in general education • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA BS in Health Care Leadership • 64 semester hours of transfer credit or an Associate’s degree • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA A maximum of 80 semester hours are accepted from a community college Admission Requirements for MS degrees vary by major Additional Information • Prior Learning Options: CLEP, DANTES, Challenge exams, Portfolio assessment, credit based on ACE recommendations (with official ACE transcript denoting recommendation) • Financial aid, payment plans and tuition reimbursement deferment options available 38 Name and Address of Institution University of Wisconsin Parkside University of Wisconsin Parkside 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI 53141 http://www.uwp.edu http://www.uwp.edu/admissions/transfer.cfm Contact Person Sergio Correa Transfer Admissions Counselor 262-595-2300 correa@uwp.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees Online Only: • BS in Sustainable Management (SMGT) (online degree-completion program) • BS in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) (online degree-completion program) Evening Programs (including some online course options): • BS in Accounting • BS in Business Management (all concentrations) • BA in Communication • BS in Computer Science • BS in Criminal Justice • BA in English • BA in Liberal Studies • BS in Management Information Systems • BA in Sociology Master Degrees • Master of Business Administration (MBA) (available in evening) • Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MCIS) (available in evening) • Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology (MAMB) Class Format Evening Programs: Courses offered in a traditional 14-week semester schedule. These are not offered as separate programs for evening students; they are part of the regular curriculum. Online Certificates: http://www.uwp.edu/departments/continuing.education/online.education/ Sustainable Management Science Sustainable Enterprise Management Project Management Online Bachelor Degrees: Both the SMGT and HIMT are collaborative degree completion programs that enable students with at least 60 transfer credits to complete a bachelor of science degree completely online. Other prerequisites are required prior to admission into a program: http://www.uwp.edu/departments/continuing.education/online.education/ Master Degrees: MBA - In the evenings (in an eight-week format); occasional weekends during the academic year and summer; online instruction is also available to UW-Parkside students through the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium MS in Computer Information Systems - Most CIS courses are offered in the evenings, but some classes may be offered during the day. Each summer one or two classes will be offered, or it is possible to arrange to complete a course through independent study. 39 Additional Information – baccalaureate programs • Students who transfer from an Illinois community college with an earned AA or AS degree meet university general education requirements, with the exception of diversity and foreign language requirements • Baccalaureate programs – credit may be granted through CLEP, ACE recommended credit, life and work experience Out-of-State Aid Out of State Scholar Program: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers several renewable financial aid programs for non-residents. The awards may cover up to the full out-of-state portion of tuition charges. Awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is limited. More information is available online at http://www.uwp.edu/departments/financial.aid/nonresaid.cfm Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Award: Transfer: Graduated with AA or AS from an accredited Community college. Member in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (membership must be verified). Award Value: Wisconsin In-State Tuition Distinguished Scholar Award: Transfer: Transfer GPA 3.25 or above Award Value: Wisconsin In-State Tuition University Scholar Award: Transfer: Transfer GPA 2.75-3.24 Award Value: Varies Midwest Student Exchange Program: All students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota are eligible for 150% of resident tuition. Minnesota students are charged tuition fees based on MN/WI reciprocity agreement. 40 University of Wisconsin Platteville Name and Address of Institution University of Wisconsin Platteville Distance Learning Center 1 University Plaza Platteville, WI 53818 800-362-5460 disted@Uwplatt.edu http://www.uwplatt.edu/disted/ Contact Person Kim Maier Outreach Specialist 608-342-1468 maierk@uwplatt.edu Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees - online • BS in Business Administration • BS in Criminal Justice Class Format 100% Online Admission Requirements – baccalaureate programs minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00, plus good standing at the university most recently attended Additional Information – baccalaureate programs • Students who transfer from an Illinois community college with an earned AA or AS degree meet all university general education requirements (as fall 1996 or later) • Baccalaureate programs – credit may be granted through CLEP, ACE recommended credit, life and work experience • Transfer guides for Business and Criminal Justice are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 41 University of Wisconsin Whitewater Name and Address of Institution University of Wisconsin Whitewater 800 West Main Street Whitewater, WI 53190-1790 http://www.uww.edu/online Accreditation Contact Person Lynn Becker Assistant Director of Online, Adult and Veterans Admissions 262-472-6236 beckerl@uww.edu North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees – online • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) –General Business is only major offered online • BA or BS in Liberal Studies • BA or BS in Political Science • BSE in Early Childhood Education (general content taught online, one face-to-face meeting each monthSaturday) for those students who hold an Early Childhood Education degree from a WI Technical College Licensure Alternative Education Programs Licensure contact Graduate School Admissions office (see below) Master Degrees contact Graduate School Admissions office Graduate Office Roseman 2013 Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone Number: 262-472-1006 • • • Master of Business Administration (MBA) completely online MS in Education – Professional Development (cohort) Library Media Class Format Online with some face-to-face Admission Requirements http://www.uww.edu/online/admissions Additional Information • Students who transfer from an Illinois community college with an earned AA or AS degree meet all university general education requirements (some majors require specific gen ed requirements) • Baccalaureate programs – credit may be granted through CLEP, AP, and ACE recommended credit, • Transfer guides for Business and Liberal Studies are on MCC’s website: http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. . 42 Western Illinois University Name and Address of Institution Western Illinois University Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree Program Horrabin Hall 6 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Accreditation Contact Person Jennifer Tibbitts Assistant Director, General Studies Degree Program JL-Tibbitts@wiu.edu or BGS@wiu.edu 309/298-1929 North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Degree Programs Bachelor Degrees - online • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree Program • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree with National Fire Academy (FESHE) certification Class Format Online Admission Requirements • C average for all work attempted AND • In good standing at last college or university attended AND • successfully completed 24 semester hours of coursework at a regionally accredited institution, OR an accredited associate’s degree OR at least five years since high school graduation date There are exceptions to these requirements. Refer to admission requirements on WIU’s Web site. Additional Information • online degree program that provides place-bound students an opportunity to earn a regionally accredited bachelor's degree • program does not designate a major • allows BGS students flexibility to develop a multi-disciplinary and carefully focused course of study • 120 semester hours are required. 30 must be completed through WIU • Accepts military courses/training programs and certain non-collegiate company-sponsored training programs recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) • Accepts credit through CLEP, DANTES and portfolio review assessment • Transfer guide on MCC’s website for General Studies and Fire Service program (http://www.mchenry.edu/transfer. 43
