The Graduate Certificate in Medical Microbiology is a 12-credit hour, post-baccalaureate certificate program for students who want to work in a medical microbiology laboratory and have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-MLS discipline. The Graduate Certificate in Medical Microbiology can be completed in three semesters. Individuals who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Medical Microbiology are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Scientist in Microbiology examination via route 3.

Certified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) may be eligible to complete the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), B.S. online through the Online MLT-MLS Articulation.

The Pre-Medical Concentration is a 21-credit hour program through which MLS undergraduate students can formally prepare for medical or professional schools. Students enrolled in the Pre-Medical Concentration must complete the requirements of the concentration in addition to the requirements of the Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

The Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. is a 120-credit hour degree program with two distinct academic phases: the Pre-Professional Phase and the Professional Phase. The Pre-Professional Phase is the first two years of the four-year degree. During the Pre-Professional Phase, students complete UIS general education requirements and MLS prerequisites – MLS prerequisite requirements can be viewed in the UIS catalog.

The Mathematical Sciences Minor provides students with a strong foundation in mathematics, equipping them with essential skills in analytical thinking, problem-solving and quantitative reasoning. This program is ideal for students who wish to complement their major with a rigorous mathematical background, enhancing their preparation for careers in fields that rely on mathematical methods.

The Mathematical Sciences department teaches diverse quantitative skills through its junior/senior level program of 61 semester hours, or through the math minor.

The Mathematical Sciences program is designed to meet the ever-increasing demands for diverse quantitative skills and offers the following opportunities of study:

The goal of the marketing minor is to develop the knowledge and skills required to create, communicate, deliver and exchange products and services that have value for customers, clients, partners and society. Students in the minor explore areas in principles of marketing, consumer behavior and research methods and analytics for marketing. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Marketing Minor catalog page .

The Marketing non-degree program provides foundational skills in modern marketing techniques and strategies. Students learn about digital marketing, consumer behavior and brand management, equipping them to effectively promote products and services. This program is well-suited for individuals looking to advance their careers in marketing or expand their expertise in specific marketing areas.

Disclaimer: The online version of this graduate certificate is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.

Accelerate your career and build skills for nonprofit leadership roles where you can direct change in your community.

A minor management minor will develop the critical, conceptual and interpersonal skills that are essential to employment in management positions in all types of organizations.