You're a busy, talented, productive and valued member of the workforce. You're a problem solver. You learn by doing, and your experiences on the job have shaped who you are today. You also aspire to contribute more OR enhance your job performance, building on your life lessons with new, next-level and practical knowledge and skills that benefit your employer and your career and family. Our bachelor's degree completion program with an emphasis in Equity Leadership and Mentoring provides just that. Designed for community college graduates with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, this 40-credit online program launches your climb up the career ladder.
Admission is limited to students with AAS degrees in disciplines directly related to the program emphasis or to students with AA/AS degrees who can demonstrate significant and relevant professional experience.
The NIU College of Education embeds diverse, real-world learning opportunities in its programs.
Society is evolving around us as our communities, workplaces and schools increasingly reflect a rich and diverse fabric of races, ethnicities and identities. The NIU College of Education cultivates an inclusive, safe and inviting space where all people, ideas and points of view are welcome. To nurture learning and growth, our faculty respect and appreciate the perspectives you bring to the classroom. Your coursework, meanwhile, will explore best and emerging practices in culturally sensitive education, multiculturalism, social justice, advocacy, spirituality, supporting English Language Learner and more.
BKST 211 or LTIC 301 |
Educating for Cultural Sensitivity (3) Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective (3) |
COUN 425 | Human Relations and Skills Strategies (3) |
EPS 300 | Human Motivation and Learning (3) |
EPS 418 | Human Motivation and Learning (3) |
EPFE 302 | Advocacy, Justice and Leadership in a Diverse Society (3) |
EPFE 430 | Comparative and International Education (3) |
EPFE 440 | Education for Social Justice (3) |
LEEA 329 | Spiritually Centered Leadership (3) |
LEEA 327 | Mentoring Diverse Populations (3) |
LTIC 400 | Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners (3) |
LTIC 420 | Methods and Materials for English Language Learners (3) |
KNPE 233 | Career Development and Academic Success in Kinesiology and Physical Education (1) |
KNPE 365 | Intro to Adventure Education (3) |
KNPE 494 | Internship in Kinesiology (1-6) |