Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

at National Louis University - Illinois Campus USA

Kendall College’s B.A. in Culinary Management combines rigorous culinary training with business skills and general education studies on our world-class Chicago campus. Hone your craft at the No. 1 ranked culinary program in Chicago.

During the first two years of this four-year degree, you will learn fundamental and advanced cooking techniques through hands-on experience in kitchen classrooms and on-campus restaurants that will prepare you for a three-month internship in fine-dining kitchens and a variety of foodservice operations that meet your career goals.

In your junior and senior years, you will chose between three different career concentrations to propel you in the industry. You will also learn hospitality and business skills and explore strategies for planning, building, promoting, and running a food business. Our students leave with marketable skills in change management, leadership, financial management awareness and professional development that will assist in advancing to managerial positions across the industry.

With Kendall’s strong general education foundation, you’ll also gain math, computer, language, communication and problem-solving skills that are vital to success in any career.

*Time to completion may vary and is dependent on the student's course load and successful completion of the courses.

What You Will Learn

Our rigorous curriculum prepares you to excel as a chef, restaurant owner, food innovator and more. Learning in our commercial-grade kitchens from professional chefs, restauranteurs and pastry chefs, you will perfect your craft by learning foundational skills and advanced techniques from recipes around the world; while applying them in real world environments.

• Culinary Skills
• Business and Management
• Innovation and Theory
• Culinary Wellness and Sanitation

Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences and Information Systems is designed for students interested in new technologies and computing systems. Throughout the program, you’ll gain the skills necessary to succeed in a career in computing and information, accruing technical skills, business acumen, and soft skills. Coursework is centered around web development, networking and information security, analytics, and how these disciplines integrate into businesses.

Program Highlights

Professional Certifications

• Become certified in these high-demand computing skills that will make you an attractive candidate to employers: the Associate in Python Programming Certificate, the LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate, Cisco CCNET, and Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching.

Industry Connections

• Take advantage of our Advisory Board, comprised of professionals from major Chicago tech companies (such as Oracle and Motorola) who help shape the program’s curriculum and serve as valuable contacts for student research and questions.

Customizable Experience

• Maximize your degree by adding a minor, such as Entrepreneurship or Business, and choosing between concentrations in Network and Information Security, Data Analytics, Coding and Software Development, and more.

Flexible Classes

• Fit your degree around your schedule with options that include online, campus-based, and blended courses. Choose from day-time or evening class options, as well.

Well-Rounded Curriculum

• Become skilled in the essential areas of computer science, including programming, information security, web and ux design, app development, and more. Our curriculum combines classroom theory with hands-on application so you can hit the ground running as you launch your career.

Our Bachelor of Arts in Human Services degree program prepares you to support the needs of individuals, families, and communities. You’ll develop the capacity to understand and assess the functioning of individuals and the dynamics of families, groups, and communities and train to be a successful employee in organizations that provide support, service, and other general human services related activities for individuals, families, and communities in need. The B.A. in Human Services offers an array of internship experiences that will give you a taste of working in the field, and the B.A. in Human Services/Psychology combines human services coursework with classes in behavioral sciences to give you a stronger understanding of human behavior and motivation. This degree prepares you for entry-level positions at social service agencies, community health centers, health clinics, and more.

Program Highlights

Real-World Internship Experience

• Explore what it’s like to work in the human services field with over 300 hours of internship experience built into your coursework, allowing you to hone your career interests and gain work expeirience in a professional setting.

Expert Faculty

• Learn from professors who have real-world experience in the human services field and bring their hands-on teaching practices to the classroom.

Customizable Degree

• Enhance your degree with a variety of concentrations and minors, including our Entrepreneurship Concentration, which will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start your own business or organization after you graduate.

Flexible Classes

• Choose from online, campus-based, and blended class formats, including evening class options, which allow you to fit your degree around your busy schedule.

Our Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership degree program will harness your passion for helping others and introduce you to work in the health care field. Whether you’re currently working in health care and want to advance your career or are looking to enter the health care industry for the first time, the B.S. in Health Care Leadership can help your define your interests and reach your career goals. We offer this degree at our Chicago and Florida campus locations, as well as in an online format.

Program Highlights

Flexible Class Options

• Fit your degree around your busy schedule by choosing from campus-based and online offerings, designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals.

Career Advancement

• Set yourself up for a promotion to a leadership role in a hospital, clinic, or private practice by distinguishing yourself from other candidates with a Health Care Leadership degree. Graduates also go on to pursue advanced degrees, such as an MBA or Master’s in Health Administration.

Expert Faculty

• Learn from professors who bring real-world experience in the health care industry to the classroom and are active scholars in the field. You’ll be exposed to the most current best practices in health care administration.

Hands-On Learning

• Take advantage of guest lectures, field trips, and case studies to learn what it’s really like to work in health care administration. You’ll also be mentored by a student in the Master’s of Health Administration program who’s currently employed in the health care industry.

A Customized Experience

• Enhance your degree by adding a minor or concentration, including our new Long Term Care concentration. Consisting of four courses in either online or blended format, this concentration will prepare you for licensing by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards and set you up for an in-demand career as a Long Term Care Administrator.

National Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Management degree program prepares you for the next step in your career by giving you a foundation in business principles, as well as an understanding of management, leadership, marketing and organizational dynamics. This program is designed for students in all phases of their professional career and undergraduate studies, whether you have extensive prior coursework or are enrolling in college for the first time. We offer the B.S. in Management at both our Chicago and Florida locations and also online.

Program Highlights

Class Flexibility

• Choose from both on-campus and online course offerings to fit your degree around your busy schedule.

Quick Degree Completion

• Complete your degree quickly by transferring up to 60 quarter hours of technical credit from a previous institution and qualifying for up to an additional 60 quarter hours of Prior Learning Credit. Students with extensive previous coursework can graduate in as little as 18 months.

Career Advancement

• Advance at your current company or transition to a new career with the B.S. in Management. Our program gives you the tools to succeed in a variety of business-related roles.

Hands-On Learning

• Build your management skillset with our applications-oriented curriculum that includes case studies, team-based learning, presentations and simulations. Refine your abilities in real-world situations before you hit the job market.

Customizable Experience

• Select from a variety of minors and concentrations, such as our Entrepreneurship Concentration, to specialize your degree and hone your interests. Three out of the four available concentrations will give you credit toward an MBA degree, as well.

Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program prepares you to support the needs of individuals, families, and communities. You will gain the knowledge, skills and experience in social work processes, collaborative problem-solving, direct practice, advocacy and community organizing that leverages the strengths and capacities of individuals, families, groups and communities. The Social Work major engages students through inclusive, community-centered educational experiences to develop and practice professional Social Work competencies necessary for effectively serving in diverse practice roles and communities, and successful application to Social Work graduate education pathways.

Program Highlights

Real-World Field Experience

• Community engagement opportunities are integrated into coursework and student experiences through community-based assignments, interactions with faculty practitioners and professional networks, case conceptualization, ‘lived experiences’ sources, and organizational highlights. Social Work students complete 400 hours of practica with an integrated seminar in their senior year, supported by field education faculty.

Expert Faculty

• Learn from professors who have real-world experience as Social Work practitioners in the field, bringing years of expertise in various roles and organizations and engaging, evidence-based practices to the classroom.

Customizable Degree

• Enhance your degree with a variety of concentrations and minors, including our Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business and Humanities minors among others, which will allow you to tailor your degree to your passion and interest.

Flexible Classes

• Choose from online, campus-based, and blended class formats, including evening class options, which allow you to fit your degree around your busy schedule.

The Master of Science in Counseling degree program at National Louis University prepares you to work as a counselor in a variety of settings, including schools, private practices and mental health clinics. You’ll delve into the study of human behavior and development, acquire professional counseling skills and engage with scholarly research. The program fulfills the educational requirements necessary to sit for both the National Board for Certified Counselors exam to become a Nationally Certified Counselor and the State of Illinois’ exam to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.

You’ll be able to customize your degree by choosing a concentration in Addictions, School or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Our Illinois program is CACREP accredited and campus-based.

Program Highlights

Professional Licensure

• Become a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCP), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP) or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), as the program fulfills the educational requirements to sit for all of these exams. For those wishing to become a licensed school counselor in Illinois, the program also prepares you to receive your Professional Educator License (PEL).

Hands-On Experience

• Apply your classroom knowledge to the field with a 600-hour internship that allows you to gain counseling experience under the supervision of a qualified mentor. You’ll receive weekly feedback from your supervisor and be able to hone your counseling skills before you graduate.

Customized Degree

• Choose between concentrations in Addictions, School Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as different licensure options. Shape your degree to match your career interests and goals.

Expert Faculty

• Learn from faculty who bring years of real-world counseling experience to the classroom and who are also active researchers in the field. You’ll be learning the most current theories and best practices so you can meet the needs of today’s employers.

National Louis University's Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is for students who would like to earn their elementary education degree in order to attain an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for self-contained general education (grades 1-6).

• Choose our Teaching Degree in Elementary Education if you:
• Want to teach 1st through 6th grade
• Are looking for a well-established and highly regarded program
• Would like to study with a group of students who will work together and support one another throughout the program
• Need flexible learning options

NLU has a long-standing reputation for its education and teacher training programs, and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Since 1886, we’ve trained thousands of educators and continue to graduate the majority of winners honored by Illinois’ two Golden Apple Foundations with one of the most prestigious teaching and leadership honors in the state. Our instructors bring both academic skills and practical experience to the classroom, offering the best in elementary education. As a result, we're well known for preparing educators who can meet the demands of today’s diverse classrooms and become leaders in the education profession.

Our Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree program prepares you to work with children from birth through grade 2. In this program, you will do coursework aligned to meet the new Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IL-PTS). Upon successful completion of all required coursework, you will earn a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for early childhood and self-contained general education (birth to 2nd grade).

Program Highlights

In-Demand Credentials

• Not only will you achieve your Professional Educator License on the way to your degree, but you’ll also have the option to obtain Special Education and ELL endorsements, highly sought-after credentials in the job market.

Hands-On Experience

• Build your knowledge and expertise with two consecutive terms of student teaching in a primary school setting (grades K-2) under the guidance of an experienced teacher, totaling over 680 hours of field experience.

A History of Excellence

• Join a program with 130 years of experience preparing teachers to make a difference and that has graduated more Golden Apple Award winners than any other school in Illinois.

Flexible Class Schedule

• Choose from online, campus-based, and blended class formats that allow you to structure your degree around the demands of your everyday life.

Expert Faculty

• Learn from real-world practitioners who currently work as teachers, administrators, and leaders in early childhood education. They come to the classroom with a wealth of knowledge, contacts, and resources to shape the next generation of teachers.

Our four-year Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program is perfect for students with solutions-driven minds and the desire to contribute to small- and medium-sized businesses. We’ll provide you with the necessary tools to solve challenging business problems, build your confidence as an entrepreneur so you can start your own business, and give you the skill set to thrive within a variety of business-related roles.

Program Highlights

Flexible Classes

• Choose from both online and campus-based class formats, as well as weekday, evening, and weekend options, allowing you to customize your degree to your schedule and preferences.

Experienced Faculty

• Learn from faculty who are thought leaders in the industry and bring years of experience in the business world to the classroom. Their hands-on teaching practices ensure you’ll become a well-rounded business professional.

Career Preparation

• Gain real-world business experience through a required internship during your senior year, which will give you a leg up in the job market. Use our new Start-Up Incubator to grow your ideas into viable businesses under the guidance of faculty.

Practical Curriculum

• Acquire the tools necessary to solve challenging business problems through our curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning. Apply business theories and concepts to case studies and real-world situations.

Customizable Experience

• Select from a variety of different concentrations and minors to enhance your marketability, including our new Entrepreneurship Minor, which allows you to explore the unique strategies and challenges inherent in starting your own business.