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Illinois College:
Illinois College is a private liberal arts college in Jacksonville, IL that offers a Bachelor Degree Program where students complete a series of general education requirements, then choose a major at the end of their sophomore year. At Illinois College, we offer more than 45 different majors, and the possibility of developing your own. We also offer 30 minors, and a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) program, while and many students have more than one major or minor. Categories include Modern Languages, Music, Theatre, Education, Computer Science, and more.

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- Commintted to High-Standards
True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service.

- Smaller Classes
Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures intense focus on and comprehensive guidance for each student.

- Experiential Learning Opportunities
Our academic programs are complimented by a rich array of experiential learning opportunities, including Study Abroad, student-faculty research, internships, community service projects and Division III athletics

Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Programs:

- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Education
- Economics, Finance, and Accounting
- English
- Modern Languages
- Communication 
- Art 
- Music
- Theatre
- Sociology
- Psychology, and more ...

Graduate Degree Program:
- Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)

Accreditation:
Illinois College is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. It also is a member of the Association of American Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities. It is also recognized by the American Association of University Women and the Illinois Office of Education.

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