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Undergraduate Programs | NIU | Academics
Exploring Majors, Minors and Certificates
Exploring Majors, Minors and Certificates
NIU has a program that's right for you. Our diverse array of majors, minors and certificates allows you to customize your academic journey to fit your unique goals and interests. From traditional on-campus experiences to flexible online options, accelerated degree paths to pre-professional programs, NIU offers the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
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Program Name
Type
Location
College
Business and Entrepreneurship
Accountancy B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Business
Business and Entrepreneurship
Accountancy minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Business and Entrepreneurship
Actuarial science B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and Entrepreneurship
Actuarial science minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Addiction studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Adolescence certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Anthropology B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Anthropology minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Applied ethics certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Education and Human Development
Applied management: equity leadership and mentoring B.S.
Major
Online
Education
Education and Human Development
Applied management: instructional technology, training and evaluation B.S.
Major
Online
Education
Art, Media and Communications
Art and design education B.S.Ed.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, Media and Communications
Art B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, Media and Communications
Art history and visual studies B.A.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, Media and Communications
Art history and visual studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, Media and Communications
Art minor
Minor
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, Media and Communications
Art studio and design B.F.A.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Asian American studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Asian American Resource Center
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Biological sciences B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Biological sciences minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Biomedical engineering B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Biomedical engineering minor
Minor
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Black studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Center for Black Studies
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Black studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Center for Black Studies
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business administration B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Business
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business administration minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business analytics minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business innovation and entrepreneurship minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Career planning certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Chemistry B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Chemistry minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Classical studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
Coaching minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Cognitive science minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, Media and Communications
Communication studies B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, Media and Communications
Communication studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Communicative disorders B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Communicative disorders minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Art, Media and Communications
Comparative literature minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Computer science B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Computer science B.S.
Software development emphasis
Major
McHenry County College
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Computer science B.S.
Software development or enterprise software emphasis
Major
Harper College
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Computer science minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Counseling minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Art, Media and Communications
Creative writing certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Criminology B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Criminology certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Criminology minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, Media and Communications
Dance performance B.F.A.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, Media and Communications
Dance performance minor
Minor
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Deafness minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Art, media and communications
Digital fabrication certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Business and entrepreneurship
Digital marketing certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Art, media and communications
Digital media production certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Education and Human Development
Early childhood education B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Education and Human Development
Early childhood education B.S.
Major
McHenry County College
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Earth, atmosphere and environment B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Earth science and social justice certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Economics B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Economics minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
eLearning design certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Electrical engineering B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Electrical engineering minor
Minor
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Education and Human Development
Elementary education B.S.Ed.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Education and Human Development
Elementary education B.S.Ed.
Major
Elgin Community College (bilingual emphasis)
Education
Education and Human Development
Elementary mathematics education minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Energy management certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Engineering technology B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Art, media and communications
English B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, media and communications
English minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Environmental studies B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Environmental studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Esports industry professions minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Facilities management certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Family and child studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Family and consumer sciences minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Fashion merchandising B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Fashion merchandising minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Film and television studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Finance B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Finance certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Finance minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Financial counseling minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Financial planning certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
FinTech certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Education and Human Development
Foundations of educational and policy studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Education
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
General studies B.G.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Geographic information systems certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Geographic information systems certificate
Certificate
Online
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Geography minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Geology minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Gerontology minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Global studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Grant writing certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Public service leadership B.S.
Major
Online
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Health administration minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Education and Human Development
Health education minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Health sciences B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
History B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
History minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Human development and family sciences B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Illinois director credential - Level 2 certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Illinois early childhood education (ECE) credential - Levels 2-5 certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Illinois family specialist credential - Level 5 certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Education and Human Development
Inclusive practices certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Industrial and systems engineering B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Infant toddler credential - Levels 2-5 certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Information technology management certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Innovation, design and commercialization certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
International marketing certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
International marketing minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Art, media and communications
Journalism B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, media and communications
Journalism minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Kinesiology and physical education minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Kinesiology B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Latino/Latin American studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Leadership in aging services certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Leading individuals and teams certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Lean Six Sigma certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer+ studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
LGBTQ+ studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, media and communications
Linguistics minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Logistics certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Business and entrepreneurship
Management B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Marketing B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Marketing minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mathematical sciences B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mathematical sciences minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mechanical engineering B.S.
Major
Rock Valley College
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mechanical engineering B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mechanical engineering minor
Minor
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mechatronics engineering B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Medical laboratory sciences B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Medical laboratory sciences workforce development certificates
Certificates
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Meteorology B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
Middle level teaching and learning B.S.Ed.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Military science minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Mobile programming certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, media and communications
Music B.A. or B.M.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, media and communications
Music minor
Minor
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Nanotechnology certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Nonprofit and NGO studies B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Nonprofit and NGO studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Nonprofit and NGO studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Nursing B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Nutrition sciences B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Nutrition, health and wellness minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Operations and information management B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Business
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Philosophy B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Philosophy minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
Philosophy of education certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Education
Education and Human Development
Physical education B.S.Ed.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Physics B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Physics minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Political science B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Political science minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, media and communications
Professional communication minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Professional selling certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Psychology B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Psychology B.A. or B.S.
Major
McHenry County College
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Psychology B.A. or B.S.
Major
Harper College
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Psychology minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
Psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Public health B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Public health B.S.
Health administration emphasis
Major
McHenry County College
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Public health minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Public Service, Policy and Social Impacts
Public service leadership certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Rehabilitation and disability services B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Rehabilitation counseling minor
Minor
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Retail management certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Business and entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship minor
Minor
DeKalb
Business
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Social justice and social change certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Social service institutions and organizations certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Social science research and analysis certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Sociology B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Sociology of diversity, equity and inclusion certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Sociology minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Southeast Asian studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
Special education B.S.Ed.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Education and Human Development
Special education foundations minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Business and entrepreneurship
Sport analytics minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Education and Human Development
Sport for development and social change minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Art, media and communications
Sport journalism minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Business and entrepreneurship
Sport management B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Education
Business and entrepreneurship
Sport management minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Business and entrepreneurship
Sport sales minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Health, Wellness and Medical Sciences
Sports medicine minor
Minor
DeKalb
Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Statistics B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Statistics minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business and entrepreneurship
Supply chain management certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Business
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Sustainable engineering minor
Minor
DeKalb
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Sustainable food systems certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Art, media and communications
Theatre arts B.F.A.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, media and communications
Theatre studies B.A.
Major
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Art, media and communications
Theatre studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Visual and Performing Arts
Business and entrepreneurship
Visual merchandising certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Health and Human Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Women, gender and sexuality studies B.A. or B.S.
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Women's and gender studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
Women's and gender studies minor
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
World languages and cultures B.A. (French, German, Spanish)
Major
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Society, Culture and Global Perspectives
World languages and cultures minor (Chinese, Deaf studies, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish)
Minor
DeKalb
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education and Human Development
Young children with disabilities studies certificate
Certificate
DeKalb
Education