Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The undergraduate accounting major prepares students to work in a variety of capacities in public accounting firms, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations as well as graduate study.
The four-year undergraduate accounting program requires 32 courses, or 128 semester hours. Students are required... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
American Studies | |
American studies is an interdepartmental major that draws upon the courses of several departments and allows students considerable flexibility and choice in structuring their program of study.
The major consists of nine courses. Of those nine courses, the student is required to take at least two in... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Art Business | |
The art business major is intended for students who wish to pursue careers where knowledge and proficiency in both art and business are desirable. The major consists of:
Core Curriculum
ART 216
Two 300- or 400-level studio electives
ART 468
BUS 230, 250, and 263
Two electives chosen from BUS 331, 332,... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
A biology major is a gateway to challenging careers in health care, graduate study and research, teaching, and many industrial, agricultural, and environmental applications.
Biology majors at Elmhurst can choose a study track leading toward professional medicine and allied health care fields, graduate... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
Business administration majors at Elmhurst have many opportunities to test theory in practice by putting their classroom experiences to work. Elmhurst's CBE gives young entrepreneurs or future MBAs the chance to hone their knowledge and skills. It prepares them to enter high-level positions in businesses... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Students graduating with a major in chemistry are prepared to enter graduate school, work in an industrial or government research laboratory, teach science at the secondary-school level, or begin further education in a health-related field such as medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science.
The major... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Biochemistry | |
The Biochemistry track is an excellent option for pre-med or pre-pharmacy students. It's also a great choice if you're pursuing a career in biochemistry, food and agricultural chemistry, medical technology, or another health-related field. |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies | |
Communication studies majors graduate from Elmhurst with skills and experience. You might do an internship with WGN, CLTV, or another Chicago-area organization, or work in the on-campus radio station. Graduates land jobs in fields such as training and development and public relations, or pursue graduate... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Computer Game and Entertainment Technology | |
Students majoring in computer game and entertainment technology will have the skills and knowledge to enter the fast-growing and lucrative fields of computer game design, digital entertainment system development, and the development of digital multimedia components. |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science major offers a comprehensive exploration of basic computer science concepts involving both theoretical and practical approaches.
This track is ideal for students with interests in software engineering, robotics, data processing, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, game design... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The criminal justice program at Elmhurst provides a social/scientific approach to the criminal justice system within the context of a liberal arts curriculum. This major prepares students for positions in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, as well as for advanced study in graduate and... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education | |
The early childhood education program prepares students to teach children from birth to grade 3. Graduates of this program are teaching and leading in schools and day-care centers across the country. For students who are interested in working with young children with special needs, we offer an early... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The economics major prepares students for a wide variety of careers in banking, financial services, law, government, and business. Courses in economics describe the major economic institutions and the theory that explains their operations, with a focus on the problems of efficiency in the allocation... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
The elementary education program prepares students to teach children from kindergarten to grade 9. Graduates of this program are teaching and leading in schools across the country. For students who are planning to teach at the middle-school level, we offer a middle school approval that meets all State... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
English
Literature | |
Elmhurst‘s literature track teaches students to analyze and respond to a wide variety of genres, from the ancient to the immediate. A respect for the diversity of human experience is woven into all of our literature courses, so our majors read Amy Tan and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in addition to Shakespeare... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
English
Writing | |
Elmhurst‘s writing concentration is designed for students preparing for careers in publication, journalism, advertising, and other fields. Courses in this track include fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, and more specialized courses in journalism and business writing.
Writing courses are taught... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Exercise Science | |
The Exercise Science major was designed to meet the basic standards established by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education for the professional preparation of exercise science students.
You‘ll graduate with entry-level skills and the necessary knowledge for a wide range of fitness-... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Finance | |
Finance graduates have a wealth of opportunities, including careers in banking, stock brokerage, and international finance. In addition to the core courses, finance majors complete additional work in business, corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions. Electives include international... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
French | |
French majors at Elmhurst learn to use French to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
Requirements... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Geography | |
The Geography major offers great preparation for careers that involve resource planning, site selection, transportation, and other aspects of land and resource management. The major links the social and natural sciences, and offers a broad foundation in geography and geosciences.
You‘ll study the basics... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
German | |
German majors at Elmhurst learn to use German to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
Requirements... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
History | |
A history major from Elmhurst can open doors to a variety of rewarding careers, including jobs in teaching, museum, media, and research.
Majors in history are expected to complete a minimum of seven courses in the department, including the Senior Thesis. Those students who plan to teach must complete... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
The Information Systems avenue of study is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers involving business applications for information technology. The major combines course work from the computer science, information systems, mathematics, and business departments, and leads to a Bachelor of Science... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Intercultural Studies | |
A major in Intercultural Studies at Elmhurst is excellent preparation for careers in areas such as business, health professions, human services, and social sciences.
Objectives of the Major
To fully develop cultural group knowledge and understanding;
To competently use intercultural models to analyze... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
International Business | |
An international business major is an interdisciplinary degree, combining courses in business, foreign language, and area studies. Students take courses in international economics, international finance and accounting, and international marketing and management. International business majors have numerous... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Jazz Studies | |
Elmhurst‘s new Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies provides great preparation for a career in jazz or commercial music. The program offers a wealth of instructional resources, including coursework in improvisation, jazz history, and theory; applied jazz lessons; and plenty of performing experience,... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Logistics and Supply Chain Management | |
Elmhurst College is the only college in the Chicago area that offers an undergraduate major in this crucial aspect of economic life: the movement and storage of goods. With Chicago‘s status as a major transportation hub, students have exceptional opportunities to observe closely how supplies move from... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Management | |
With the explosion of business opportunities around the country and the world, knowledgeable managers are more in demand than ever. Courses such as organization behavior, human resource management, leadership, negotiations, managing diversity, and compensation management round out a management major.... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
Chicago's history as a center for marketing provides many opportunities for marketing majors to get a head start in their careers. Majors complete the core requirements (maintaining a 2.0 overall average in the core) and five additional courses in areas such as sales, retail management, advertising,... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
As a mathematics major, you'll start with the fundamentals and then gain progressively advanced knowledge of both pure and applied mathematics. You'll also learn sound research methods and technical writing skills, which are essential in any career. The various concentrations are listed below:
1. Applied... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Music | |
The bachelor of arts degree with a major in music is designed for students who wish to pursue studies in an individualized program of study in musicology, church music, music therapy, music technology, or other areas. It includes the general education requirements, the music core, and additional courses... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Music Business | |
Elmhurst offers two degree programs that prepare students for careers in the music industry, such as talent booking, record promotion, marketing, and production. The bachelor of music offers a heavier concentration in music, while the bachelor of science is weighted more heavily with business courses.... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Music Education | |
Students who earn a bachelor of music with a major in music education at Elmhurst are certified to teach music in grades K through 12 in Illinois and most other states. Major strengths of this program include opportunities to participate in video conducting master classes and to teach in Jamaican schools.... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Music Theory/Composition | |
The Theory/Composition program is designed for students who wish to pursue studies in the analytical and creative sides of the music descipline. It includes the general education requirements, the music core, and additional courses in music theory, composition, history, literature, and related fields.... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Musical Theatre | |
Offered in collaboration with Elmhurst‘s Department of Music, the major in Musical Theatre prepares students for dynamic careers in performance. The major is grounded in theatre arts, dance, and music theory, and provides experience in acting, voice and movement for the stage, applied voice, music, and... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
Nursing majors at Elmhurst spend their first two years studying biology, chemistry, communication, and psychology. They also work closely with their advisors to construct a schedule of other relevant courses that will provide them with a solid base of knowledge.
Students officially enter the nursing... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
Students majoring in philosophy gain a broad-based understanding of the field through courses in reasoning and ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophy. Contrasting theories of knowledge and ethics lead to wide-ranging discussions and challenge students to examine their own assumptions.
Philosophy... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Physical Education | |
A major in the field of physical education provides a broad foundation for a teaching career in the public schools. As a physical education major, you‘ll have contact with students early in the curriculum”long before the official student-teaching sequence begins. As part of your studies, you might organize... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
Physics is an appropriate major for students with career interests in such areas as physics, astronomy, atmospheric science, engineering, materials science, or nuclear science as well as medicine and dentistry in some cases. It can also be a valuable second major for students in such diverse areas as... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Physics Education | |
Many of Elmhurst‘s physics majors enter the teaching profession, and with good reason; science teachers are in extremely high demand. At Elmhurst, we‘ve created an integrated major program specially designed to train future physics teachers. Students who select this major course of study are advised... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
A political science major provides excellent preparation for a wide range of fields, including law, journalism, management, finance, government, and community service. |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Elmhurst's comprehensive undergraduate program presents both the theories, research, and principles of psychology and the application and evaluation of theories.
Learning is active and personal. Classes are small: between eight and 30 students. Students engage in classroom projects and presentations... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies | |
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics;... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Religion and Service | |
In today‘s world, religiously motivated service from every tradition finds expression in careers and callings across the spectrum of human endeavors”in health care, social work, law, psychology, education, religious leadership, business, and much more. This program of study is designed for students across... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Religious Studies | |
A bachelor‘s degree in religious studies can lead to a career in ministry or serve as a complementary program for work in another field. Students who pursue ministerial work will be well prepared to enter a seminary or other graduate school. Along with core courses and departmental electives, students... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education | |
Optional second major for students admitted to the secondary education program or K-12 art, foreign language, music, or physical education programs.
Completion of this major requires 34 semester hours of course work, which includes at least four semester hours of student teaching at the middle or secondary... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology majors learn about the sociological perspective, theory, statistics, and research methods. Students choose sociology electives from three areas”social and cultural differentiation, social organization and institutions, and social intervention. Independent field work, in which students apply... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Sociology
Criminology | |
The Criminology concentration is designed for majors interested in applying their study of sociology to careers in law, law enforcement, prevention, corrections, and criminal or juvenile casework. It provides conceptual and practical experiences in criminology.
Students may also combine the criminology... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Sociology
Human Services | |
The Human Services concentration is designed for sociology majors interested in careers in community organization and social services, and in preparation for graduate study in social work.
An individualized program provides conceptual and practical experiences in human services, preparing students for... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
Spanish majors at Elmhurst learn to use the language to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Special Education | |
For students who wish to teach children with learning disabilities, Elmhurst offers a major in special education. The major leads to certification as a learning behavior specialist I and prepares candidates to teach students from birth to age 21. |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching, General | |
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities,... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech,... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Speech Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach speech and language arts programs at various educational levels. |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Speech-Language Pathology | |
Designed to prepare students to recognize and treat communication disorders, this major provides an excellent foundation for graduate study, which is required both for national certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for a public school certificate in Illinois. In fact,... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist | |
A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Theatre | |
Theatre students at Elmhurst College choose from six different areas of concentration: acting, directing, theatre design and technology, stage management, theatre arts administration, and general theatre. In each, you‘ll be immersed in the theory and history of drama and stagecraft and put your skills... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Theatre Arts Education | |
The major in theatre arts education prepares students to teach drama and theatre arts in secondary and middle schools. The major balances theory and practical application, and provides valuable insights in the operation of curricular and extracurricular programs in theatre. Students who plan to seek... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Theological Studies and Christian Ministry | |
In today‘s world, Christian ministry finds expression in careers and callings across the spectrum of human endeavors”in church-related ministries, health care, social work, law, psychology, education, business, and much more. This program of study is designed for students who want a theological exploration... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Theology + Theological Studies | |
A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Urban Studies | |
Urban studies is an interdisciplinary, career-focused major that focuses on the meaning of life in the city. The major provides excellent preparation for careers in city administration, environmental management, housing, law, planning. social work, or transportation coordination.
Students should choose... |
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Elmhurst College
Bachelor degree
Urban Studies + Affairs | |
A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning,... |
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Elmhurst College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Art Education | |
Elmhurst offers one of the area's few art education teacher certification programs. Students may prepare to teach at the elementary, middle/junior high, or high school level with K-12 certification. The art education program prepares you as an artist in your own right, and as a future teacher who will... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Accounting | |
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting,... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
Philosophy
Most MBA programs will improve your professional effectiveness and sharpen your expertise in accounting, marketing, management, and finance. The best programs will teach you the analytical skills that will make you a more confident and valuable decision maker. But the new MBA program at Elmhurst... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Computer Information Systems | |
Philosophy
We‘re guided by the understanding that leaders in computer communications require much more than technical know-how. They must also have the ability to see the big picture: to identify and evaluate an organization‘s needs, then translate those needs into systems that work. Successful computer... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | |
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Creative Writing | |
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Early Childhood Special Education | |
Philosophy
We‘ve centered our program around three core principles:
Quality learning occurs best within the context of caring relationships.
Self-reflection and self-knowledge are important professional competencies for those working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs.
Forming... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Education, General | |
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education. |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
English Language and Literature, General | |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
English Studies | |
Philosophy
We based this program on the understanding that students, parents, and the public ask teachers not only to impart information, but to teach students to think critically, to read with insight, to write well, and to become skilled in rapidly changing communication and information technologies.... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Industrial/Organizational Psychology | |
Philosophy
We designed the program to meet metropolitan Chicago‘s high demand for well-trained professionals with expertise in industrial/organizational psychology. You‘ll learn to solve such problems as low morale, high turnover, and poor productivity by linking the science of psychology with the challenges... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Logistics and Materials Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Includes instruction in acquisitions and... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Nursing | |
Philosophy
The Nursing program is designed to prepare professional nurses for clinical leadership. You will have the opportunity to select a role concentration as either clinical nurse leader or nurse educator. You will attain cutting-edge knowledge and master key skills to enhance your clinical practice... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Professional Accountancy | |
Philosophy
Our master in professional accountancy (MPA) will prepare you to become a professional accountant in auditing, corporate accounting, governmental accounting, consulting, or management. We integrate technical accounting knowledge with communication, research, and analytical skills. You will... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Supply Chain Management | |
Philosophy
We‘ve created the Chicago area‘s only graduate program in supply chain management to help fill a pressing need for managers with SCM expertise. Many firms are abandoning traditional channels of distribution and are rebuilding around a supply chain management (SCM) model -- a process-oriented,... |
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Elmhurst College
Masters degree
Teacher Leadership | |
Philosophy:
The program is organized around a central theme: Teaching as a catalyst for change. It‘s designed to advance your knowledge, skills, and thinking as a classroom teacher in ways that will not only enhance your own practice but also will enable you to serve as a leader and change agent within... |
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