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Benedictine University Online College Degree and Online Courses

Online Courses and Online Degrees

Benedictine University

www.ben.edu

Undergraduate and graduate academic programs at Benedictine University are housed in the College of Business, the College of Education and Health Services, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Science and the Margaret and Harold Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies.

Undergraduate
Benedictine University offers 40 strong undergraduate programs ranging from nuclear medicine technology to psychology to international business.

Adult Accelerated Undergraduate
Benedictine University offers 13 adult accelerated undergraduate degree programs and three adult undergraduate certificate programs. Programs are offered in weekend, evening and cohort formats.

Graduate and Doctorate
Benedictine University offers 10 master's degree programs, along with numerous dual-degree options and two doctoral degree programs. Programs are offered in evening, weekend, online and cohort formats.

International
Benedictine University's study abroad programs include summer branch campus programs designed and directed by Benedictine faculty as well as semester or year long reciprocal exchanges and agency consortiums.

Undergraduate

Benedictine University offers 44 strong undergraduate programs ranging from nuclear medicine technology to psychology to international business.

  • Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Benedictine University offers 13 adult accelerated undergraduate degree programs and three adult undergraduate certificate programs. Programs are offered in weekend, evening and cohort formats.
  • Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Forms Find a Registration Form, Schedule Change Form, Transcript Request Form and Graduation Application.
  • Graduate and Doctorate Benedictine University offers 11 master's degree programs, along with numerous dual-degree options and two doctoral degree programs. Programs are offered in evening, weekend, online and learning team formats.
  • The First Responder Program is an unparalleled educational degree program, which allows first responders (fire and police professionals) of Illinois an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills on a personal and professional level.
  • Margaret and Harold Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies The College of Adult and Professional Studies offers accelerated programs including an Associate of Arts in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Management, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Education (Reading Specialist or General Administration).
  • College of Business The College of Business offers 10 undergraduate degree programs, several master's programs and certificates, and a doctoral program in Organization Development. Programs are designed to meet the needs of traditional-age students as well as working adults, with courses offered in semester, quarter, accelerated and cohort formats.
  • College of Education and Health Services Quality teacher education places great emphasis on a strong liberal arts foundation. The interactive relationship among liberal arts, disciplinary area of study, professional education and communication skills uniquely prepares Benedictine University students for a career in teaching. Benedictine University has provided accredited teacher education for 40 years. Today the University prepares individuals for three different certificates: Elementary, Special Education and Secondary, which span seven subject areas in biology, chemistry, English, math, physics, social sciences and Spanish. Graduate Education programs include a Master of Arts in Education, a Master of Education and a doctorate in Higher Education and Organizational Leadership.
  • The School of Health Services includes undergraduate programs in Health Administration, Nursing and Nutrition and the graduate Public Health and Nutrition programs.
  • College of Liberal Arts Advancing the liberal arts experience of students is a key component of a Benedictine University education. The College of Liberal Arts provides this to undergraduates through its major and minor programs, interdisciplinary offerings, support for the core curriculum and to adult undergraduate and graduate students.
  • College of Science The College of Science includes the departments of Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics and Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. At the graduate level, the College offers a master's degree in clinical exercise physiology.
  • Supplementary Education and Research -Student Success Center (SSC) The Student Success Center (SSC) provides resources and services to facilitate students' transition to the University, support thri academic success, encourage engagement in co-curricular activities and prepare them for the workforce or further education. The SSC includes academic support and tutoring services, disability services, student orientation programs, student leadership and career development programs and services.
  • ACCA Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) is a consortium of 15 private liberal arts colleges, founded in 1966 to promote cooperation in education and training in the sciences.

Professional Development

  • Scholars Program The Scholars Program at Benedictine provides an intensive immersion in the liberal arts tradition designed especially for academically talented undergraduate students.
  • Undergraduate Core The combined requirements of the Core Curriculum and of the major are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills appropriate for college graduates.
  • Writing Program The Writing Program at Benedictine University subscribes to the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) philosophy: writing is central to students' education and belongs to and in every discipline.