AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE
West Suburban Region
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Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Psychology
American InterContinental University Online (AIU Online) has notified the Illinois
Board of Higher Education of its intent to offer courses leading to two new undergraduate degree
programs: the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies and the Bachelor of Science in
Organizational Psychology. The IBHE has previously approved AIU Online’s authority to
operate and grant degrees in the West Suburban region.
The Board’s approval of these programs will allow the University to continue to offer
undergraduate education that prepares graduates of these programs for career change and career
advancement opportunities in their respective disciplines. Development and review of these
proposed undergraduate degree programs have included a cross-section of University
constituencies including faculty, academic leadership, University administration, and Governing
Board membership, consultants and advisory boards. AIU Online anticipates a Winter 2005
offering for these two new programs with an estimated enrollment of 25 students per degree
program for the initial cohort, and to maintain a student base of 50-100 students in each program
over the next two years.
The Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies prepares students to perform routine legal
tasks and to assist with substantive, non-clerical legal work under the supervision of an attorney
in a variety of settings including law firms, courts, corporations, banks, government agencies and
other legal environments. The broad base of general education, research, and writing courses
fosters critical thinking and communication skills and, combined with the legal specialty course
work, cultivate the development of ethical and professional competence. Computer skills are
essential for the employability of the students and are stressed throughout the program.
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Psychology prepares students for careers that
involve finding solutions to individual and organizational problems in the workplace. Students
will develop an understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamic s that affect
business success and gain the skills to function effectively in group and organizational settings.
For additional information regarding these proposed degree programs, please contact
William Campbell, Director of Compliance, AIU Online, 5550 Prairie Stone Parkway, Suite 400,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. Telephone: (847) 851-5646.