The School of Education at UIS offers a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grade Education that leads to an Illinois Middle Grades (5-8) Professional Educator License (PEL) in one of four content areas – Language Arts, Math, General Science, or Social Science. The BA in Middle Grade Education is designed with elective credits built into the major to allow students the opportunity to earn another content area endorsement or additional teaching areas like LBS1, ESL, or Secondary (9-12) licensure.

Are you looking to work in a microbiology lab? Our 12-credit-hour post-baccalaureate certificate in Medical Microbiology is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in a non-MLS field. The certificate can be completed in one calendar year.

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 Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Pre-Medical Concentration is an optional 21-credit hour program designed for MLS majors planning to apply to medical or professional schools. Completing the concentration is not required for medical school, but it will appear on your transcript.

Medical Laboratory Scientists are essential in healthcare. As an MLS student, you’ll learn in classroom and actual clinical settings. The Medical Laboratory Science degree program has a 100% job placement rate following graduation. The MLS degree offers pathways to medical school, PA programs, law school, public health, and more.

Program Overview

The B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science is a 120-credit hour degree with two phases:

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 graduate certificate 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.

This program is offered on-campus or online.

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