Colleges in St. Louis MO area: Liberal arts school in Illinois, bachelor's degree programs in business, management, computer science, economics & medical technology. Undergraduate college in Macoupin County, IL.
Blackburn College: Blackburn College in Carlinville, Macoupin County in Southwestern Illinois, is a four-year co-educational private liberal arts college offering more than 30 majors. Blackburn College is one of 7 work colleges in the United States and the only one with a student managed work program. This means that students are responsible for the administration of the program including resource allocation, policy formulation, as well as direct supervision of their fellow students.
We have a wide variety of course categories to suit many interests, including Performing Arts, Criminal Justice, Biology, Mathematics, Public Administration, and more.
National Personal Training Institute, Chicago area
Courses / Programs
Do you want an exciting and rewarding career as a health and fitness professional? Earning the Personal Fitness Training diploma offered by National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) will provide you with a nationally-recognized license enabling you to work throughout the United States. NPTI has 31 schools nationwide, including in Lisle IL, just west of Chicago.
NPTI in Lisle is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. We have the latest personal fitness training equipment, and you can be assured of getting the best training from qualified instructors, who are themselves professional Personal Fitness Trainers. Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education!
Day, evening, and weekend class are available. We provide free nationwide job placement assistance for all our graduates, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify.
Student Testimonial: "For me, NPTI had the right mix of science, theory, and practical application of exercise science and program design. Their instructors were great – they knew how to challenge me and help me grow. The value I received far exceeded the dollars and time I invested. My experience and what I learned at NPTI have been a vital part of my success in business and in life!"
- Pam, Chicago, IL
- Personal Fitness Training Diploma Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.
Study in university in Illinois, USA! Situated in Joliet, a suburb of Chicago IL, University of St. Francis (USF) is a liberal arts university that provides a wide range of Undergraduate and Masters Degree programs to American students and international students from around the world.
Undergraduate majors are available in a wide range of popular career fields including Computer Science, Information Technology, Art & Design, Education, Social Work, Management, Marketing, and more.
As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion and peacemaking.
We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.
USF facilities offer state-of-the-art amenities such as campus Wi-Fi, SMART electronic classrooms, a SIM Nursing Lab, and a Digital Audio Recording Arts studio.
USF is proud that the quality of its academic programs has been recognized by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
• Accounting
• Art & Design
• Biology
• Communication & Media Arts
• Computer Science
• Criminal & Social Justice
• Elementary Education
• English
• Finance
• Health Care Management
• History
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Medical Technology
• Nursing
• Political Science
• Radiation Therapy
• Radiography
• Social Work, and more..
Masters Degree Programs:
• Master of Business Administration
• Nursing
• Master of Education
• Training Development, and more..
Accredited Online, Distance Learning & Live Training.
Based in Baltimore MD, Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics (BHLD) provides organizational training, management training, individual & executive coaching services to professionals, supervisors, managers, senior personnel, executive directors, board members, and CEOs.
Our certification programs are taught onsite and online to individuals & corporations in Illinois, and across the U.S.
Aligned with best practices in the field of coaching and human services, BHLD life coaching and leadership training programs are highly-regarded by governmental agencies, the private sector, and the healthcare community.
Distance education offers a flexible & convenient way to learn, and allows you to schedule your study around your work & family life.
BHLD’s coach training is accredited by the Centers for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
In addition, BHLD is approved as an authorized sponsor of continuing education by the following organizations: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); American Psychological Association (APA); and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
Endorsement: “I want to commend you on the excellent coaching you’ve provided to several of our up-and-coming executives.
Since working with you, all have shown visible improvement in the key areas identified for development and each has attributed this growth to the coaching sessions with you."
- Peter Emmons, President of Structure Group Inc.
Fast-Track Certification Programs for Individuals:
CEUs available for some professionals
- Life/Spiritual Mentor
- Life Coach
- Master Life Coach
- Health & Wellness Practitioner
- Corporate Life Coach
- "Start Your Business" - Online Course as a Add-on to the certification programs
Fast-Track Corporate Training for Businesses & Organizations:
- Corporate Life Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Executive Coach
- Organizational Consultant
We also provide Continuing Education for coaches, professional counselors, psychologists & social workers.
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.
Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures comprehensive guidance for each student from our qualified mentors. A rich array of experiential learning opportunities including Study Abroad, student-faculty research, internships, and community service projects complement our rigorous academic programs.
Our graduates include past governors of Illinois, doctors, teachers, business persons, and people notable in their communities as caring family members. Illinois College is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Bachelor Degree Majors include:
- Art
- Communication
- English
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Theatre
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Education
- Economics, Finance, and Accounting
- Psychology
- Sociology, and more ...
Graduate Degree Program:
- Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
The Graduate School at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) invites prospective students to apply to our newly established Professional Science Master's in Geographic Information Sciences (PSM in GISci). This degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to facilitate students' pursuit of an advanced qualification with training in the Geographic Information Sciences, while simultaneously developing business skills highly valued by potential employers.
Eastern Illinois University has a strong history in the Geographic Information Sciences. Our faculty work closely with each student to individually tailor their program of study and internship experience, thus making them competitively prepared for the workforce and/or higher level degrees.
New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies
Courses / Programs
• Based in Fishers, Indiana (close to Indianapolis and Chicago IL), New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies is an accredited school specializing in online / distance learning nutrition and alternative medicine programs.
• Our quality certificate, diploma and degree programs are studied online in Illinois, the Midwest Region, across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and worldwide.
• Our programs can also be used to compliment your existing business or practice, or just take you to a higher level of knowledge and skill in the natural healing arts that will be a blessing for a lifetime.
• Our programs are truly comprehensive. They include superior course material and up to date nutrition science learning, with emphasis on functional nutrition approaches, lab analysis understanding and interpretation, and the use of nutraceuticals that are backed up by clinical studies.
• New Eden has full accreditation with the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM), which provides clinical training for graduates.
• We also have school approval with the American Naturopathic Certification Board, and the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP).
Accredited Online Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs:
Subjects include:
• Traditional Naturopathy
• Natural Health
• Holistic Health
• Herbal Medicine
• Aromatherapy
• Complementary & Alternative Health
• Nutrition & Wellness
• Energy Medicine
• Homeopathy
• Clinical Natural Medicine
• Iridology & Sclerology..
Specific Courses include:
• Holistic Health Practitioner
• Certified Natural Health Counselor
• Certified Health & Wellness Coach
• Alternative Medicine Diploma
• Medical Herbalist
• Naturopathy Degree
• Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy...