Programs in Peoria

UIS Peoria is housed conveniently on the Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus. All of our on-ground classes are held in the evenings around 6pm.

On-Ground Degree Programs:

Teacher Education Program – Elementary & Secondary Education

Paths for licensure are available for the traditional student, community college graduate/ transfer student, paraprofessional, and also those who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

More Information On The Teacher’s Education Program 

Online Degree Programs:

Business Administration

The emphasis is to prepare business leaders through the advanced study of finance, management, marketing, and operations management.

More Information On Business Administration

Computer Science

The UIS Computer Science degree program is nationally recognized for its high-quality instruction in software engineering and systems security.

More Information On Computer Science 


Graduate Certificates

UIS offers graduate certificates that focus on a particular concentration. This allows for specialized training after you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree.

Areas of study include:

  • Business Process Management
  • Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security
  • Higher Education Online Pedagogy
  • Human Resource Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Management of Non-Profit Organizations
  • Public Procurement Management

View a complete list of graduate certificates. Click on Academic Level tab to filter by certificates

Peoria Internships & Clinicals

Programs offered at UIS Peoria collaborate with the local community to provide meaningful internships. Working with local businesses, law enforcement, and school districts, students are provided first-hand opportunities to gain practical experience in their field of study.

Explore the list of available opportunities for internships in the Peoria Area.

Note to Internship Students Taking IPL 300

Students have the option of completing an internship requirement locally in Peoria. Both paid and non-paid internships are offered by local employers.

Contact The Offices of Internships and Prior Learning for more information.


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