Our M.A. in Political Science blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students for impactful careers in government, law, and education.
Students in our online Political Science Master’s Degree Program can complete all coursework 100% remotely—no campus visits required!
If you are seeking a career in politics, at the local level or on the international scene, then the Political Science Bachelor of Arts Degree program at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) can equip you with the academic knowledge and the real-world experience you need to succeed. Offered on-campus and 100% online.
UIS offers an undergraduate minor in Philosophy, which can be taken either online or on campus. A Philosophy minor is a great way to supplement a major and impress prospective employers.
We offer a B.A. degree program in Philosophy both online and on ground. A B.A. in Philosophy is valuable for many positions in business, government and education. Philosophy is also an excellent pre-law degree. Many Philosophy students continue their education to pursue Master’s degrees and Ph.D. programs at other accredited institutions.
Gain key insights and advanced career-ready skill sets relevant to operations and supply chain management, while strengthening core business knowledge, critical-thinking, strategic decision-making and leadership competencies. Learn to design and manage an effective supply chain using cutting-edge software such as Minitab and Lingo.
Undergraduate non-degree seeking students are not required to file all documents necessary for admission to a degree program, but will be asked for clarification of their educational intent before exceeding 16 semester hours. Non-degree students are subject to the same academic probation and suspension policies as degree-seeking students.
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree may enroll for courses at UIS as a non-degree seeking graduate student. These students will be asked to define their educational goals before exceeding 12 semester hours. Non-degree students are subject to the same academic probation and suspension policies as degree-seeking students.
The UIS Music minor is designed to help students increase their general music knowledge and acquire a basic understanding of diverse methodologies of music study. It introduces students to a range of musical instruments, styles, methodologies and career options. Currently, the music program maintains strong course offerings in the areas of ethnomusicology and fundamental questions about the role of music in human social life focusing on diverse issues like cultural relativity, national identity, globalization and social justice.
The School of Education at UIS offers a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grade Education that leads to an Illinois Middle Grades (5-8) Professional Educator License (PEL) in one of four content areas – Language Arts, Math, General Science, or Social Science. The BA in Middle Grade Education is designed with elective credits built into the major to allow students the opportunity to earn another content area endorsement or additional teaching areas like LBS1, ESL, or Secondary (9-12) licensure.