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      • Business Administration Minor
      • Entrepreneurship Minor
      • Marketing Minor
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      • Economics Major, B.A. or B.S.
      • Economics Minor
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    • Biology Program
      • Biology Major, B.A.
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      • Biology Minor
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      • Biochemistry Major & Biochemistry Major with ACS Certification, B.S.
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      • Chemistry Major, B.A.
      • Chemistry Major, B.S.
      • Chemistry Minor
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    • Early Childhood Education
      • Illinois licensure course requirements: Early Childhood Endorsement
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      • Illinois licensure course requirements: Elementary Endorsement
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      • Illinois Licensure Requirements: Middle Grades (5-8)
      • Middle Grades Education, B.A. or B.S.
    • Secondary and PK-12 Education
      • Illinois licensure course requirements: Secondary and PK-12 Endorsements
      • Secondary Education Minor (Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics)
      • PK-12 Education Minor (World Language, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, and Physical Education)
    • Special Education
      • Illinois licensure course requirements: Special Education (LBS1) Endorsement
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      • Special Education Major, B.A. or B.S.
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      • ESL Education Minor
      • Bilingual Education Minor
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    • English Major, B.A.
    • English Minor
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    • Gender Studies Minor
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      • History Major, B.A. or B.S.
      • History Major, B.A. or B.S. with Secondary Education Licensure
      • History Minor
    • International Studies
      • International Studies Major, B.A. or B.S.
      • International Studies Minor
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    • Honors Program
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    • Humanities Major, B.A.
  • Kinesiology
    • Kinesiology Major, All Tracks, B.A. or B.S.
    • Coaching Minor
    • Exercise Science Minor
    • Health Minor
    • Physical Education Minor
    • Sport Management Minor
  • Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and Cultures
    • Modern Languages
      • Spanish Major, B.A.
      • Spanish Minor
      • Linguistics and Translation Minor
    • Philosophy
      • Philosophy Minor
      • Ethics Minor
    • Religious Studies
      • Religious Studies Minor
    • Ancient and Medieval Studies Minor
    • Latin American Caribbean and Iberian Studies Minor
  • Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies
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  • Management Studies
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    • Mathematics Program
      • Mathematics Major, General Track, B.A. or B.S.
      • Mathematics Major, Computational Track, B.A. or B.S.
      • Mathematics Minor
    • Computer Science Program
      • Computer Science Major, Management Information Systems Track, B.A. or B.S.
      • Computer Science, Web Development Track, B.A. or B.S.
      • Management Information Systems Minor
      • Web Development Minor
    • Physics Program
      • Physics Minor
  • Music
  • Nursing
    • Nursing Major, B.S.N.
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
    • Peace and Conflict Studies Minor
  • Performing Arts
    • Dance
      • Dance Major, B.F.A.
      • Dance Major, B.A.
      • Dance Minor
      • Dance Program Policies and Requirements (Majors and Minors)
    • Music Minor
    • Theatre Programs
      • Theatre Major, Acting/Directing Track, B.F.A.
      • Theatre Major, Design and Production Track, B.F.A.
      • Theatre Design and Production Minor
      • Theatre Major, Musical Theatre Performance Track, B.F.A.
      • Theatre Major, Theatre Management Track, B.F.A.
      • Theatre Arts Major, B.A.
      • Theatre Arts Minor
  • Physics
  • Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
    • Political Science
      • Political Science Major, B.A. or B.S.
      • Political Science Minor
    • Sociology
      • Sociology Major, B.A. or B.S.
      • Sociology Minor
    • Criminal Justice
      • Criminal Justice Major, B.A. or B.S.
      • Criminal Justice Minor
  • Pre-Professional and Health Profession Programs Advising
    • Dual Acceptance Program in Pharmacy
  • Psychology and Human Development
    • Psychology Major, B.A. or B.S.
    • Psychology Minor
    • Human Development Major, Child/Adolescent Development Concentration, B.A. or B.S.
    • Human Development Major, Aging Studies Concentration, B.A. or B.S.
    • Human Development, Major Lifespan Concentration
    • Human Development: Child and Adolescent Development Minor
    • Human Development: Aging Studies Minor
    • Human Development: Lifespan Minor
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    • Science and Mathematics Major, B.A. or B.S.
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    • Social Science Major, B.A. or B.S.
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  • Master of Education (MEd)
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      • MEd Bilingual Education
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      • MEd Reading Teacher with LBSI Endorsement
      • MEd Special Education with Bilingual ESL Endorsement
      • MEd Special Education with ESL Endorsement
    • MEd in Urban Education
    • MEd Reading Specialist
  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
    • MAT Programs Leading to Professional Educator License (PEL)
    • MAT Endorsements for Initial PEL
      • Early Childhood Endorsement, M.A.T.
      • Middle Grades Endorsement, M.A.T.
      • Early Childhood Special Education Approval Pre-K Only
      • Elementary Endorsement (Grades 1-6), M.A.T.
      • Secondary Endorsement (Grades 9-12), M.A.T.
      • K-12 Endorsement, M.A.T.
      • Special Education (LBS1) Endorsement, M.A.T.
    • MAT Degree Programs Not Leading to Initial Licensure or Endorsement
      • Education, M.A.T.
      • Instructional Strategies, M.A.T.
    • Non-Degree, Endorsement Only Tracks for Already-Licensed Educators
      • Bilingual Endorsement
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      • Reading Teacher
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      • Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement
    • MAT Degree Thesis Track
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Prerequisite Requirements
    • Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.
    • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
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