Enrollment is now open for students in these new programs which offer innovative curriculum with flexibility for students to complete degrees at their own pace. Expert faculty in each industry will lead programs and provide guidance for students.

While IC’s enrollment is currently at a 10-year high, the expansion into online degrees will allow the College to continue its growth on campus while also broadening options to serve the needs of a diverse student body. 

Illinois College’s new accredited programs are designed to meet the needs of online learners, many of whom are already employed and looking to increase their potential for advancement in their current field or to pursue a new career path.

O’Connell says the decision to develop these online programs is based on research, taking into consideration both national trends and the economic needs of the local community. Programs like agribusiness and business management leverage traditional and growing areas of strength at Illinois College. 

The development of IC’s new online RN to BSN program was supported by a grant from the Passavant Area Hospital Foundation. Pamela Brown, founding director of the nursing program at IC, says IC’s expansion of its nursing program comes at an ideal time for the central Illinois region, which has a growing demand for highly skilled nurses. Brown cited IC’s partnerships throughout the local community as a vital component of the RN to BSN program, and its ability to ensure students can achieve their goals after graduation.

IC Online plans to launch an additional 13 degree and certificate programs over the next six years. Possible future programs include accounting, human resource management, education, and health studies, among others. For more information about Illinois College  
Online, visit online.ic.edu.