National Louis University’s undergraduate college prepares first time freshman, direct transfers and adult learners to succeed as professionals. NLU offers the following degree programs:

Available Programs:

• B.A. Applied Behavioral Sciences: Degree Completion
• B.A. Applied Educational Studies
• B.S. Business Administration
• B.A. Communication and Media
• B.A. Criminal Justice
• B.A. Early Childhood Education
• B.A. Elementary Education
• B.A. Human Services
• B.A. Infant-Toddler Studies
• B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
• B.A. Psychology
• B.S. Computer Science and Information Systems
• B.S. Health Care Leadership: Degree Completion
• B.S. Management: Degree Completion
• B.S. Maternal Child Health

National College of Education (NCE) faculty and candidates use scholarly habits of mind and inquiry to affect pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade student learning. In partnership with schools and districts, we envision, articulate, and model democratic and progressive education, design dynamic learning environments, and work collaboratively in diverse communities and with diverse learners to meet the needs of all students.

Available Programs:

• M.A.T. Early Childhood Education
• M.A.T. Elementary Education
• M.A.T. Middle Grades Education
• M.A.T. Secondary Education
• M.A.T. Special Education
• M.Ed. or Ed.S. Educational Leadership
• M.Ed. or Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Ed. Early Childhood Administration
• M.Ed. Reading Education or Ed.S.
• M.Ed. Special Education
• M.Ed. or Ed.S. Learning Sciences Education
• M.Ed. or Ed.S. Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. School Psychology
• Ed.D. Education Leadership
• Ed.D. Teaching and Learning:
Curriculum, Advocacy and Policy
• Ed.D. Educational Leadership
• Ed.D. or Ed.S. Teaching and Learning
• Ed.D. Postsecondary Teaching
and Instructional Leadership
• Ed.S. School Psychology: Illinois
• Endorsements
• Effective Teaching in PK-12
E-Learning Environments Certificate
• Coaching and Mentoring Certificate

The School of Business was designed to help you launch your business career, or take it to the next level. Whether you’re just starting out in your career, seeking to change professions or want to take your business savvy to the next level with an advanced degree, the School of Business can help you achieve your goals.

Available Programs:

• M.B.A. Master of Business Administration
• M.A. in Human Lactation Studies
• M.H.A. Master of Health Services Administration
• M.P.A. Master of Public Administration
• M.S. Business Data Analytics
• M.S. Human Resource Management and Development
• M.S. Human Services Management
• M.S. Organizational Leadership (MSOL)
• M.S. Industrial & Organizational Psychology
• M.Ed Higher Education Leadership
• D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration
• Ed.D. or Ed.S. Higher Education Leadership

The College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences offers holistic professional preparation and contemporary academic experience in the areas of Behavioral Science, Counseling, Counselor Education and Psychology. It also features The Illinois (ISPP) and Florida (FSPP) Schools of Professional Psychology which aim to prepare graduates to engage the world as health service psychologists.

Available Programs:

• M.A. Psychology
• M.S. Counseling
• M.S. or Ed.S. Applied Behavior Analysis
• Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision
• Ph.D. Community Psychology

Kendall College offers three main degree programs to help you move towards a rewarding career. Whether you enroll in our Baking and Pastry, Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts program in Chicago, you will enjoy a hands-on, immersive learning experience. We combine strong academics with practical learning to ensure that you’re equipped with the real-world skills necessary to succeed in your field

Available Programs:

• A.A.S. Baking and Pastry
• A.A.S. Culinary Arts
• B.A. Culinary Arts
• B.A. Hospitality Management
• Baking and Pastry Certificate
• Culinary Arts Certificate

Accelerate U at National Louis University offers affordable, rapid training experiences that come with college credit, industry credentials and a path to a full-time job immediately. It’s “job-first” higher education.

Our first-of-its-kind program offers learners a rapid pathway to a full-time job. We partner with innovative local employers to build affordable academic and training pathways that lead to an industry-recognized credential in four to eight months; focus on both technical and professional (“durable”) skill development; include coaching, wraparound supports, and career counseling; and allow participants to earn up to 30 college credits that can build to a bachelor’s degree.

Available Programs:

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• IT Support Specialist Certificate
• Registered Behavior Technician 
(RBT) Certificate
• Technology Sales Professional Certificate