Academic Affairs

Are you looking to study in a supportive, dynamic and diverse community? Do you seek knowledge and skills to pursue a career? Have you ever dreamed of studying abroad or conducting research? Would you like to complete a degree you started previously?

If you’ve considered these questions or others about pursuing a bachelor’s degree, graduate studies or professional growth, you have come to the right place!

  • The academic programs at Benedictine University will inspire, challenge and develop you to succeed personally and professionally.
  • Our liberal arts tradition prepares graduates to communicate effectively, think critically and solve the problems of the future.
  • Our in-person and online learning opportunities that are flexible, rigorous and career-focused.
  • Our faculty are excellent educators, experts in their fields, and committed to supporting students in all their academic pursuits.

The Division of Academic Affairs:

  • Houses three colleges: College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and Health and Goodwin College of Business
  • Provides support and accommodations to students through the Academic Support Center
  • Engages learning in the University Library
  • Develops career skills through internships, practicums and clinical experiences
  • Offers opportunities to study internationally
  • Promotes faculty and student research
  • Facilitates curricular and instructional innovation in the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence

Professional Licensure Disclosure Requirements

Benedictine University offers programs leading to professional licensure within the State of Illinois. Many states vary in what professions they require to be licensed. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved program. Specific training can also be required in order to pass a state specific exam. Prior to considering relocating to another state a student should contact their program advisor to discuss licensure eligibility requirements. Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling. Students should contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program at Benedictine University. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) for the most recent requirements in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license.

The curriculum for programs leading to licensure at Benedictine University have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Illinois as well as preparing students to apply for licensure exams in the State of Illinois. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. These boards make the decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.

Students who intend to return to, relocate to, or currently reside in any state other than Illinois need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the state professional licensing board. Please click on your program title below to view the program webpage. This will indicate one of the two options:

  • the program does meet licensure in all states or
  • the program does not meet the requirements for licensure in all states.

 

  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Other Education Programs
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Master of Clinical Psychology

Contact Academic Affairs

Phone 630-829-6240
Fax 630-829-6369

Discover your future at BenU