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News & Events

Visit our Press Room for up-to-date news and articles about University Center.


Summer Opportunities at UC for Teachers
4/23/12

Attend NIU’s Literacy Conference, “Closing the Gaps:  Reading & Writing Connections for Bilingual Learners,” take the courses for a middle school endorsement, or learn about children’s lit or math methods. Click for more info.


6 New Degrees at UC
3/19/20
  • Online BS in Earth, Society & Environmental Sustainability from UIUC
  • BS in Early Child Education (Type 04) with preschool special ed approval from NIU
  • Online BSN completion program from UIC
  • Online BA in Legal Studies from Dominican University
  • Online MA in Legal Studies from UIS
  • MA in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University Chicago

Click “Find a degree” to learn more.


New ISU program
5/17/12

Illinois State University’s College of Education is again the recipient of a grant to help Lake County paraprofessionals make the transition to certified teacher with Bilingual and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) approvals. Visit our Press Room for details or attend an information meeting,


Programs & Courses

University Center offers more than 80 degree programs for continuing and returning students. Learn more about the programs and course schedules we offer.

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Come Here. Go Far.

University Center of Lake County is a unique concept that offers select courses from 19 of Illinois’ top colleges and universities on two campuses. Students can complete their bachelor’s or earn an advanced degree without having to travel too far from home. Convenient, flexible schedules make earning the degree you want while balancing your life, easier than ever before.