Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
The elementary education major leads to Illinois State Board of Education certification for kindergarten through grade nine. An elementary education major must satisfy state requirements in both elementary education and General Education. It is therefore essential that the entering freshman work closely... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Accounting (BA) | |
Accounting is one of the most active of professions. The demand for accountants has been increasing for a number of years and is expected to continue to rise. One of the characteristics of today‘s economy is the growing complexity of organizations. As the enterprise becomes larger and its operations... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Accounting (BS) | |
Accounting is one of the most active of professions. The demand for accountants has been increasing for a number of years and is expected to continue to rise. One of the characteristics of today‘s economy is the growing complexity of organizations. As the enterprise becomes larger and its operations... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
The Art Program at Aurora University offers students a broad based foundation program designed to encourage aesthetic appreciation, sensitivity and skill building in the visual arts through study in the classroom and studio. A twenty-four semester hour selection of required core courses provides students... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Art
Studio Art | |
The Art Program at Aurora University offers students a broad based foundation program designed to encourage aesthetic appreciation, sensitivity and skill building in the visual arts through study in the classroom and studio. The Art Department offers a major in Studio Art which allows the student to... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Biology (BA) | |
Biologists feel a sense of adventure in the search for truth about living processes. The study of biology should increase your awareness and appreciation of the living world, enhance your ability in creative problem-solving, and guide you in the practice of disciplined analysis that is scientific methodology... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Biology (BS) | |
The BS degree program is a comprehensive program providing a general background in several different aspects of science, including biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. The BS degree in Biology is recommended for students who intend to continue their education in a graduate school or an advanced... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration (BA) | |
Executives in today‘s spirited global economy must have a strategic appreciation and understanding of the overall business enterprise. This holistic perspective is one of the reasons that Business Administration remains one of the most popular majors for college students. The Business Administration... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration (BA)
Adult Completion | |
Effective management is required in organizations in all sectors of all economies. Organizations seek those individuals who have both people and process skills. The Adult Completion program in Business Administration is designed for working adults who want to enhance those skills. Each student is encouraged... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration (BS) | |
Executives in today‘s spirited global economy must have a strategic appreciation and understanding of the overall business enterprise. This holistic perspective is one of the reasons that Business Administration remains one of the most popular majors for college students. The Business Administration... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration (BS)
Adult Completion | |
Effective management is required in organizations in all sectors of all economies. Organizations seek those individuals who have both people and process skills. The Adult Completion program in Business Administration is designed for working adults who want to enhance those skills. Each student is encouraged... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Secondary | |
The Secondary Major in Business Administration is intended for those students who are pursuing a primary degree that is outside of the School of Business and wish to earn a secondary major in business. A secondary major in business provides a broad foundational background within the various business... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Business Leadership (BS) | |
The Business Leadership program provides a degree which synthesizes knowledge from diverse fields into a focused yet flexible plan of study. The program is designed for the student whose professional goal is a generalist leadership position in corporate, government, not-for-profit, or community organizations.
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Communication | |
Communication at Aurora emphasizes courses of study that feature a combination of practical skills and flexible critical thinking. There are basically two tracks towards a 30 credit major in communications. The first track emphasizes a media studies approach to analyzing and writing about the major... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science (BS) | |
The bachelor of science degree program in computer science is the ideal program for the student who wishes to acquire an in-depth knowledge of computer science and also to develop a good foundation in mathematics and physics. The program emphasizes software and systems design, while also providing an... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The criminal justice program has two aspects to its mission. First, it provides a broad academic background for students in the area of criminal justice so that they have maximum flexibility while in school and after they graduate, regardless of whether they intend to undertake a career in law enforcement,... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
English (BA) | |
The English program offers courses in the study of literature, in the production
of various kinds of writing, and in the analysis of language. Students who choose
to major in English will take courses in all three areas, thereby encompassing
both breadth and depth. The latitude offered in the distribution... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Health Science
Pre-Allied Health | |
The health sciences offer a wide range of career opportunities for those interested in the health professions. Career options include allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, dietetics, medical... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Health Science
Pre-Dental | |
The health sciences offer a wide range of career opportunities for those interested in the health professions. Career options include allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, dietetics, medical... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Health Science
Pre-Veterinary | |
The health sciences offer a wide range of career opportunities for those interested in the health professions. Career options include allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, dietetics, medical... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Health Sciences
Pre-Medical | |
The health sciences offer a wide range of career opportunities for those interested in the health professions. Career options include allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, dietetics, medical... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The history concentration offers courses in three general areas. These are American history, European history, and non-Western history. These courses prepare the student for graduate study or, together with the necessary professional education courses, for teaching at the secondary level.
Students,... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Management and Innovation (BA) | |
To meet these managerial tasks, Aurora University provides the Management and Innovation major in-depth familiarity with approaches to lead the innovation process within existing organizations, and entrepreneurial methods to initiate new business ventures. Because of the range of management activities,... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Management and Innovation (BS) | |
To meet these managerial tasks, Aurora University provides the Management and Innovation major in-depth familiarity with approaches to lead the innovation process within existing organizations, and entrepreneurial methods to initiate new business ventures. Because of the range of management activities,... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Management Information Technology (BA) | |
The management information technology concentration encompasses the components of information systems (software, hardware, network, data and people). The courses provide the business student a unique academic choice apart from the computer science degree.
This concentration is comprised of six required... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Management Information Technology (BS) | |
The management information technology concentration encompasses the components of information systems (software, hardware, network, data and people). The courses provide the business student a unique academic choice apart from the computer science degree.
This concentration is comprised of six required... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Marketing (BA) | |
Marketing is one of the most rapidly growing areas of business, socialservice, and government practice. Today, marketing is recognized as a fundamental activity of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. Typical marketing-related activities include the planning and development of new products and... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Marketing (BS) | |
Marketing is one of the most rapidly growing areas of business, socialservice, and government practice. Today, marketing is recognized as a fundamental activity of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. Typical marketing-related activities include the planning and development of new products and... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The mathematics program at AU provides service courses for students in a wide variety of fields, as well as offering both a major and a minor. The minor in mathematics prepares students for teaching math at the middle school level, while the major prepares students for teaching math at the secondary... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Nursing (BSN) | |
Nursing is both an art and a science. Nursing is a therapeutic helping relationship devoted to promoting, restoring, and maintaining the health of individuals, families, groups and communities. The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide professional education for human services using a curriculum... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN). | |
The bachelor of arts program in computer science is an ideal choice for those students interested in the technical aspects of the computer and in computer programming. The program emphasizes software and systems design, while also providing an introduction to computer hardware.
Students completing this... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education (BA)
Special Teaching (K-12) | |
The Physical Education Teacher Certification K-12 program is closely aligned with the College of Education and promotes the philosophy of "Achieving Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Professional Education Communities." This option encompasses an endorsement in secondary Health Education and... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education (BS)
Athletic Training | |
Athletic training is an allied health profession dedicated to the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries to people who are physically active. Potential employment opportunities include working in high schools, colleges, universities, sports medicine clinics, hospital-based physical therapy... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education (BS)
Fitness and Health Promotion | |
This option is geared toward preparation for fitness program administration in both private and public agencies (e.g., sport rehabilitation clinics, health clubs, YMCA/YWCAs, corporate fitness programs, park districts, campus recreation, etc.) Students are prepared to apply for Health Fitness Instructor... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
The political science program at Aurora University is designed to prepare students for business and industry, criminal justice, government service, and graduate or law school. The majority of political science majors enter the business and professional world immediately upon graduation. The program is... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Professional Selling and Sales Management (BA) | |
Professional selling is required in organizations in all sectors of all economies. Organizations seek those individuals who have book, people and sales process skills. The major in Professional Selling and Sales Management is for those who want to enhance their skills. Each student is encouraged to... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
Professional Selling and Sales Management (BS) | |
Professional selling is required in organizations in all sectors of all economies. Organizations seek those individuals who have book, people and sales process skills. The major in Professional Selling and Sales Management is for those who want to enhance their skills. Each student is encouraged to... |
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Aurora University
Bachelor degree
RN/BSN | |
RN/BSN completion students must take the listed course requirements as part of their degree completion program. RN/BSN Completion students who graduated from an IDPR-(Illinois Department of Professional Regulation) approved associate degree program will be awarded 30 semester hours of prior nursing education... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Biology
Secondary Education | |
The BA in biology with a secondary certification option is designed for those students with a career interest in secondary education teaching. The following courses are required for the secondary teaching certification option in biology.
Required Courses: 50 semester hours
BIO1210 Biology... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
English
Secondary Education | |
Certification for teaching English at the secondary level requires completion of the English major, the prescribed professional education sequence offered by the College of Education and the appropriate range of General Education coursework. Students seeking teacher certification in English/Secondary... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
History
Secondary Education | |
The history concentration offers courses in three general areas. These are American history, European history, and non-Western history. These courses prepare the student for graduate study or, together with the necessary professional education courses, for teaching at the secondary level.
Students,... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mathematics
Secondary Education | |
The mathematics program at AU provides service courses for students in a wide
variety of fields, as well as offering both a major and a minor. The minor in
mathematics prepares students for teaching math at the middle school level,
while the major prepares students for teaching math at the... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Accounting | |
This certificate is designed for professionals who are interested in obtaining additional accounting skills in the area of managerial accounting and financial decision making, accounting information design and implementation and advanced accounting topics such as: consolidations of financial statements,... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Business Administration
Human Resource Management | |
The Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate is designed for the HR Professional who seeks to acquire the critical competencies to meet the ever-changing demands and challenges faced in the human resource field.
This concentration is available to students who want to specialize in the Human Resource... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Business Administration
Leadership | |
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is designed for individuals who already hold a master‘s degree or those individuals not ready to pursue the M.B.A. degree who desire specialized study in leadership to support their professional growth. Certificate programs, in general, are designed to advance skills... |
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Aurora University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Business Administration
Technology and Operations Management | |
The Technology and Operations Management Graduate Certificate focuses on applied business innovation and how to create value in firms, not only through new products and services but also through new technologies, business concepts, transaction mechanisms, and distribution channels. The Technology and... |
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Aurora University
Doctor's degree
Education
Leadership in Administration | |
The College of Education offer a doctoral degree program in Leadership in Administration . The degree is offered at both the Aurora campus and the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. The program emphasize the development of expertise in professional practice and are intended for... |
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Aurora University
Doctor's degree
Education
Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction | |
The College of Education offer a doctoral degree program in Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction. The degree is offered at both the Aurora campus and the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. The program emphasize the development of expertise in professional practice and are... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
ACC5510 Accounting Information Systems 3 semester hours
This course is a study of accounting systems design, implementation, and application within the functional areas of the firm. Both hardware and software applications will be studied. Focus will be on the relationship of hardware and software to... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Human Resource Management | |
MBA6200 Human Resource Management 3 semester hours
This course explores the basic concepts of individual and social behavior as they apply to the modern organizational environment and day-to-day issues of human resource management. Specific topics include: communication, motivation, training and development,... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Leadership | |
MBA6610 Innovative Leadership for Challenging Times 3 semester hours
This course will be presented in a series of three successive Friday and Saturday seminar/workshop topics. Students will explore the literature on leadership as it applies to the complexities of the current business environment. In... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Technology and Operations Management | |
MBA6400 Coordinating and Managing Supply Chains 3 semester hours
This course builds on a number of core topics in the M.B.A. curriculum. Topics explored include inventory management, distribution economics, retailing operations, and supply chain information technology. The course focuses on managing... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Educational Leadership | |
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (M.A.E.L.) will provide students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to perform successfully in the elementary and secondary schools and districts as an administrator. Aurora University‘s graduate program in Educational Leadership provides a... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Mathematics | |
The Master of Science in Mathematics with an emphasis in mathematics education program provides mathematics teachers with advanced study in mathematics and mathematics education. The program offers teachers additional experience in higher-level mathematics to enhance their teaching with additional depth... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Reading Instruction | |
The Master of Arts in Reading Instruction degree is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to become more highly-skilled teachers of reading or to become leaders of reading programs. The M.A.R.I. program is intended for practicing certified teachers who seek to enhance... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Recreation Administration | |
This program offers a Master of Science degree whose purpose is to enable students to develop personally and professionally and to gain knowledge and skills needed for administrative leadership positions in recreation agencies and organizations. Recreation Administration involves directing and managing... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Social Work | |
The mission of the School of Social Work is to prepare competent and committed human service practitioners who will promote the development and enhancement of resilient communities, social groups, families and individuals.
The foundation curriculum consists of the first 30 semester hours of study. It... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Special Education | |
Special Education is listed as one of the highest need areas for Illinois schools. Local school districts enlisted help in stemming this shortage by asking the College of Education at Aurora University to design and seek state approval for Special Education endorsement and/or certification programs.... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Teaching | |
The Master of Arts in teaching degree is geared toward excellence in teaching, and is designed for experienced classroom teachers. The M.A.T. provides a program of selected graduate studies to improve and enhance the delivery system of classroom learning experiences for the practitioner. It is aligned... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Teaching
Elementary Education | |
The Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification is available for those candidates wishing to become elementary teachers. It is a comprehensive program, which offers candidates the opportunity to earn both a master's degree and an initial elementary certificate through the Illinois State Board of Education.... |
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Aurora University
Masters degree
Teaching
Secondary Education | |
The Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification is available for those candidates wishing to become middle school teachers. It is a comprehensive program, which offers candidates the opportunity to earn both a master's degree and an initial elementary certificate through the Illinois State Board of... |
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