The English minor is a marketable asset to students in any other field of study. In only 12 credit hours.(four 3-credit courses), students get a strong and well-rounded introduction to research methods and close reading, writing or linguistics, literary studyand an elective in their area of interest. We offer an appealing variety of courses such as Children’s and Young Adult Literature; Graphic Novel; Creative Writing, Publishingand Community; or Writing in New Media.

The ESL (English as a Second Language) program is designed to help you become an educational leader, ready to support students who are learning English as their second, third, or additional language. It focuses on preparing you to be both culturally and linguistically aware, ensuring that you can meet the diverse needs of students in various classroom settings. This program has received approval from the Illinois State Board of Education, meaning that once you graduate, you'll be qualified to apply for an ESL endorsement.

The department offers courses that can help students prepare for teaching careers, for jobs as editors and writers, or for graduate work at the master’s or doctoral level. UIS students can enroll as English majors or minors by taking course work in a physical classroom or online. Additionally, the Online English Program allows students to actively participate in dynamic, diverse and interactive online learning communities and earn their degrees via the internet.

Become a Leader in Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security. Join our Graduate Certificate in Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security (EPHS Certificate) program, where you'll acquire essential skills for addressing critical challenges in our world today.

The School of Education at UIS offers a major in education that leads to licensure at the elementary level when combined with an appropriate academic major, fulfillment of general education requirements and fulfillment of campus requirements. Candidates seeking the elementary baccalaureate degree and concurrent academic content major should expect that their total program of study can usually be completed within the four-year time frame but may exceed the minimum number of hours required for graduation. The Initial Program Advisor can recommend appropriate majors.

The Pk-12 Education Technology graduate certificate is designed for practicing teachers, administration and education practitioners who are interested in learning more about integrating digital technologies into classroom teaching and learning.

The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies degree (BAES) program pairs an interdisciplinary foundation of general education courses with an educational studies core that explores learning theory, educational psychology, child development, educating special populations, inclusive learning, curriculum design, designing online learning environments and best practices in education. The BAES degree program is designed for those who seek to work with children and young adults in formal and informal learning and educational settings that do not require state licensure/certification.

The Educational Leadership Program prepares students to become collaborative, proactive educational leaders committed to improving the quality of leadership in a variety of organizational contexts. This is achieved by assuming leadership positions or roles within educational organizations and classrooms, engaging in scholarly inquiry about school and classroom leadership, meeting state and national standards and school reform initiatives, as well as improving practices within educational arenas. The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MA-EDL) is designed to equip educators with the ski

Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study – This program is for students who seek the position of district school business official and need a full program. The full program requires the completion of 34 semester hours of course work, including 28 hours of EDL courses and three semesters (two credit hours each) of internship experiences.

Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study – This program is for students who seek the position of district school business official and need a full program. The full program requires the completion of 34 semester hours of course work, including 28 hours of EDL courses and three semesters (two credit hours each) of internship experiences.