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Through the Office of External Programs, the College of Education offers a variety of conferences, professional development experiences, off-campus academic credit courses, and faculty programs or consultations. These classes and professional experiences are offered both for degree-seeking and non-degree students.
Additionally, a three-year schedule of courses leading to selected degrees in education is offered at the university's three off-campus education centers, located in Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Naperville, Illinois. The schedule enables the off-campus student to enroll in a graduate degree program and to complete most or all of the required course work at one off-campus location within a three-year period.
The university's off-campus classes are taught by university faculty and are available to students meeting the standards and prerequisites of on-campus classes. Degree completion programs are scheduled off campus for students who choose to pursue degree work on a part-time basis. In addition to the Education Centers in Rockford and Hoffman Estates, courses are taught in several community college districts, including the College of DuPage, Harper College, Elgin, Joliet, Rock Valley College, and City Colleges of Chicago. Check the class schedule for availability. NIU is also a partner with several regional community colleges for undergraduate degree completion programs.
Enlisting the instructional and research expertise of the diverse university faculty, the external programming staff matches N.I.U. faculty resources with the articulated needs of practicing professionals in Illinois for faculty consultation or presentations in northern Illinois. Some of these experiences are tailored to meet the professional needs of a particular organization or group. Others are offered more broadly, attracting participants from across professions, communities, and companies.
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ceducredit@niu.edu
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