Many of our classes and programs are offered in the on-campus format. As the name implies, these classes are held on one or more of our campuses. These classes and programs follow the academic calendar. Students register each term for the classes they wish to take. 

Advantage: Students can decide when and where they take their classes, which offers more flexibility in planning.

Pre-Bachelor Programs:
Psychology (certificate)

Bachelor Programs:
Biology (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.A.)
Computer Information Systems (B.A.)
Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
Elementary Education (B.A.)
English (B.A.)
Human Services (B.A.)
Human Services/Practicum (B.A.)
Human Services/Psychology (B.A.)
Liberal Arts Studies (B.A.)
Mathematics/Quantitative Studies (B.A.)
Political Science (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Social Science (B.A.)

Post-Bachelor Programs:
Certificate in Corporate Written Communication
Psychology (certificates)

Master Programs:
Adult, Continuing, and Literacy Education (M.Ed., professional certificates)
Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed., M.S.Ed.)
Early Childhood Education (M.A.T.)
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
Elementary Education (M.A.T.)
Human Services (M.S., professional certificates)
Middle Level Education (M.Ed.)
Psychology (M.A., professional certificates)
Public Policy (M.A.)
Special Education (M.A.T., M.Ed.)
Technology in Education (M.Ed., M.S.Ed.)
Written Communication (M.S.)

Post-Master Programs:
Curriculum & Instruction (C.A.S.)
Early Childhood Certification (C.A.S.)
Educational Leadership (C.A.S., Ed.S.)
Educational Psychology (C.A.S., Ed.S.)
Language & Literacy (C.A.S.)
Leadership in Curriculum & Teaching (Ed.S.)
Middle Level Education (C.A.S.)
Psychology (certificates)
Reading Specialist (C.A.S.)
Technology in Education (C.A.S.)

Doctoral Programs:
Adult & Continuing Education (Ed.D.)
Community College Leadership (Ed.D.)
Curriculum & Social Inquiry (Ed.D.)
Disability & Equity in Education (Ed.D.)
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Educational Psychology (Ed.D.)
Reading & Language (Ed.D.)

National-Louis University offers another convenient program format called cluster or cohort. (The National College of Education calls these programs cluster while the College of Arts and Sciences calls these programs cohort.) Cluster/cohort programs are offered either on a campus or at a convenient off-campus location. Each cluster/cohort group is made up of 15-20 students who stay together during the duration of the program. These programs follows the academic calendar. The classes that are offered in the cluster/cohort programs are exactly the same as those offered in the on-campus format. However, when students join a cluster/cohort group, they pre-register for the entire sequence of courses in advance and know exactly which term these courses will be offered. Students take their courses at the same location throughout the program. In most programs, students take two courses one or two nights a week per quarter (summer sessions vary). 

Advantages: Students pre-register for entire sequence of classes in advance, thus guaranteeing that courses can be taken in the correct order every term. Students meet at the same convenient location for the entire program, and they usually form close, lasting relationships with other members of the group. Tuition is fixed for the entire program as long as students take the classes with the cluster/cohort. A variety of tuition payment options are available.  For more information on clusters, please see the cluster website.

Bachelor Programs:
Elementary Education (B.A.)

Master Programs:
Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed., M.S.Ed.)
Early Childhood Administration (M.Ed.)
Early Childhood Education (M.A.T.)
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
Elementary Education (M.A.T.)
Human Services (M.S., professional certificates)
Psychology (M.A., professional certificates)
Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
Special Education (M.A.T., M.Ed.)
Technology in Education (M.Ed., M.S.Ed.)

National-Louis University was one of the first universities to design and offer the accelerated field-delivery model in the 1970s. Accelerated Field programs were designed to bring the classes to the students. We are proud to offer accelerated college degree programs on-campus and at convenient off-campus facilities in a variety of locations. Each field group is comprised of 15-20 students. These students stay together during the entire program, and take classes at the same location for the duration. Field programs do not follow the regular academic calendar. Instead, they are offered in terms lasting approximately 15 weeks each. Most accelerated field programs contain 3-4 terms.

Advantages: Classes offered at convenient locations, especially for students who do not live near a campus. Students develop close, lasting relationships with classmates and faculty in field group. Field programs are an "accelerated" way of earning a degree.

Bachelor Programs:
Applied Behavioral Science (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.A.)
Computer Information Systems (B.A.)
Health Care Leadership (B.S.)
Management (B.S.)
Management Information Systems (B.S.)

Master Programs:
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Health Services Administration (M.H.A.)
Human Resources Management & Development (M.S.)
Management (M.S.)                                                                                                                                       

Some of our programs are offered in an online format. As the name implies, these classes are offered electronically over the internet.

Advantage: Students can take courses almost anywhere, without the restriction of location.

Bachelor Programs:
Management (B.S.)
Management Information Systems (B.S.)
Health Care Leadership (B.S.)

Master Programs:
Adult, Continuing, and Literacy Education (M.Ed., professional certificates)
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Early Childhood Administration (M.Ed.)
Interdisciplinary Studies in Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)

Post-Master Programs:
Early Childhood Administration (C.A.S.)

Focus On Completing Undergraduate Studies (FOCUS) are courses offered in an accelerated format, which conveniently meet only one or two nights a week. FOCUS courses work hand-in-hand with NLU's undergraduate field programs. 

Visit the FOCUS website to learn more.