The M.A. in Education is designed specifically for educators who wish to assume leadership roles within and beyond the classroom. This program does not include initial ISBE licensure.
With this degree, students can customize a program of study suited to their interests and career goals. For students who hold a teaching license, this may be an added endorsement. Specialty certificates to consider include:
The School of Education prepares students to become collaborative, proactive educational professionals committed to improving the quality of leading teaching and learning in a variety of organizational contexts. Our course work integrates scholarly and clinical activities oriented toward practical application of intellectual, democratic, and ethical aspects of education. All programs are approved by the 缅北禁地 State Board of Education. The Superintendent Endorsement includes a variety of course work and internship experiences.
This program prepares future elementary and secondary school administrators (Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans and Department Chairs) who are highly qualified to hold leadership positions in PK-12 schools. The program was designed to provide a rigorous set of experiences to develop the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and competencies needed by educational leaders at the local and state level. The UIS principal preparation program is approved by the 缅北禁地 State Board of Education.
Economists use micro-and macro-economic models to understand how economic resources such as labor and capital are allocated efficiently among competing alternatives. In this minor program, you will learn analytical and problem-solving skills which will make you versatile and highly employable in both the public and private sector.
An economics minor will also prepare you for professional study in fields such as business management, law and public affairs. For minor requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Economics Minor catalog page.
In the program, students spend time investigating and analyzing digital evidence. Students learn key skills in data recovery, computer forensics and cybersecurity to detect and respond to cyber incidents. This program is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in digital investigations and protect against cyber threats.
The Data Analytics Graduate Certificate is designed for Computer Science students who would like to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required for data science professionals to boost their marketability. The certificate provides fundamental knowledge in pre-processing, cleaning, exploring and visualizing data and machine learning and predictive analysis as well as storage, management and analysis of big data.
The M.S. in Data Analytics provides an interdisciplinary approach to data analytics that covers both the foundational mathematical knowledge of data science and the computational methods and tools for preprocessing, interpreting, analyzing, representing and visualizing data sets. Graduates of the program will have a foundation in data analytics that will prepare them for a professional career or entry into a Ph. D. program.
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program, offered by the College of Business and Management, is designed to empower graduate students with essential leadership, analytical and management skills vital for cybersecurity management roles in various sectors, including private, public and nonprofit organizations. This program offers advanced knowledge and training in cybersecurity management and provides flexible learning options, including online, on-campus, or a combination of both.
The is designed to develop graduate students' knowledge, analytical thinking, management skills and leadership in cybersecurity management as required by private, public and non-profit organizations. The certificate program of CSM will provide advanced knowledge and training in cybersecurity management.
Equip yourself with data security capabilities and knowledge that organizations need more by the day with the UIS . This certificate program imparts knowledge of security governance and policy development and offers hands-on experience in information security鈥攙ital skills that warrant an increase in your earning potential.