Faculty in the program develop curricula to teach students what they need as professionals in the field and as citizens who can change the world. The skills and knowledge that emerge from the program strengthen the potential for success in careers, graduate school and public service.
This program is not accepting students for the Women and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate at this time.
Elevate your academic journey with a Visual Arts minor at UIS!
In Visual Arts courses, faculty and students work together in a professional and creative learning environment.
Welcome to the exciting journey of the B.A. in Visual Arts at UIS! We're here to help you unlock your creativity, refine your skills and prepare for a future full of artistic possibilities.
The Undergraduate Undecided program allows students to explore a range of academic disciplines before choosing a major. This flexible approach gives students the opportunity to discover their interests and strengths while completing general education requirements.
With guidance from dedicated academic advisors, students can make informed decisions about their educational and career goals. The program supports a smooth transition to a declared major, ensuring students stay on track for graduation while finding the path that's right for them.
Upon declaring a minor in Theatre, the student will be assigned a Theatre faculty advisor. Theatre minors are encouraged to consult with their advisor as they plan their course of study.
The mission of the UIS Theatre program is to offer UIS students the opportunity to further develop their talents as theatre artists, by working with great dramatic literature in the classroom and on the stage. The program fosters the idea that theatre is a vital artistic event, which brings people together to respond to one another’s experiences/stories and to the world in which we live. Students who graduate from UIS with work accomplished in our theatre program not only become more sophisticated theatre patrons, but for some, may also begin a career in the theatre.
The Department of Teacher Education at UIS offers a minor in education that leads to licensure at the secondary level when combined with an appropriate academic major, fulfillment of general education requirements and satisfaction of campus requirements. Candidates seeking a bachelor’s degree and a minor secondary licensure 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 School of Education offers licensure programs for those who already hold a bachelor's degree in the following:
After admission to UIS, we will audit your transcripts to determine remaining program requirements. You would then work with your advisor to establish your course of study that meets licensure requirements.
The School of Education offers an elementary (Grades 1-5) licensure program for those who already hold a bachelor's degree.
After Admission to UIS, we will audit your transcripts to determine remaining program requirements. You would then work with your advisor to set up your course of study to meet licensure requirements.