Illinois College Accreditations
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Chicago, IL 60604
800.621.7440
Illinois College has been continuously accredited by the since 1913.
Illinois College has grandfathered status with the state’s coordinating board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved the following teacher education programs at Illinois College: Elementary Education; English Language Arts; Foreign Language – Spanish; Mathematics; Physical Education; Science—Biology; and Social Science—History..
Illinois College has a long tradition of academic excellence. The College has always been a small private college of liberal arts, believing in the development of character and personality as well as intellectual training. It is believed that this development is best effected in the intimacy of association among Ãå±±½ûµØ and faculty of a small institution where all may remain individuals. In 1932 the unusual quality of the educational program at Illinois College was recognized by the establishment of a Phi Beta Kappa chapter on the campus; this was the fifth of eleven chapters now authorized in Illinois, and it is one of only 262 such chapters in the nation. Numerous Illinois College graduates are listed in "Who's Who in America". Alumni of Illinois College have distinguished themselves in public service and politics, the professions, and corporate leadership.
It also is a member of the Association of American Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities. It is also recognized by the American Association of University Women and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Specialized Accreditation and Approvals
Illinois College participates in the .
The Department of Nursing
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Illinois College is approved by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Illinois College is accredited by
The Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
- Practice engineering in the sectors of industry, nonprofit organizations, academia, or government.
- Advance in the field of engineering, be it via post-graduate education, promotion in the workplace, independent projects, or professional certification.
- Lead or be on a path to leadership in their organizations.
- Include diverse perspectives and critical thinking into their decision making.
- Student Outcomes (SOs):
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.