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Aurora, IL

School Details

Central to Aurora’s mission is encouraging students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. Established in 1893, Aurora University offers four locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as online. The four-year, private, nonprofit university offers a wide variety of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates and endorsements. 

With an online degree program, Aurora University students can take advantage of the ability to study in a flexible and convenient learning environment, while still receiving the personal attention and support expected of a small college. AU Online utilizes open educational resources to reduce textbook costs for distance students. Faculty are practitioners in their fields who are focused on helping working professionals reach their goals. Students can choose from a variety of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

Every degree program at Aurora University incorporates the core values of:

  • Integrity
  • Citizenship
  • Continuous Learning
  • Excellence

Accreditation & Licensing

Aurora University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

Business

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Bachelor of Arts in Business Management / Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts in Business Management / Nonprofit Management Bachelor of Arts in Communication Master of Business Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Digital Marketing & Design

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Education

Advanced Standing Doctor of Education / Leadership in Educational Administration Doctor of Education / Instructional Leadership: Coaching & Mentoring Doctor of Education / Leadership in Educational Administration: Superintendent Endorsement Master of Arts in Educational Leadership / Principal Endorsement Special Education Endorsement / Learning Behavior Specialist

Healthcare

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Master of Science in Exercise Science

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work / Addictions Bachelor of Social Work / Child Welfare Master of Business Administration / Master of Social Work (Dual Degree) Master of Social Work Master of Social Work / Addictions Master of Social Work / Child Welfare Master of Social Work / Forensic Social Work Master of Social Work / Gerontology Master of Social Work / Health Care Master of Social Work / Leadership Administration Master of Social Work / Master of Public Administration (Dual Degree) Master of Social Work / Military & Veteran Social Work Master of Social Work / School Social Work Post-MSW Professional Educator's License