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Today, the program prides itself in a flexible curriculum, robust student funding, unparalleled internship and volunteering opportunities, a high rate of professional placements and a rich alumni network that stretches across the country.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-learning-outcomes field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <h2 class="field__label">Learning Outcomes</h2> <div class="field__item"><ul><li>Master skills in historical research and primary source analysis.</li><li>Develop expertise in historical writing and interpretation.</li><li>Understand global, national and local historical contexts.</li></ul></div> </div> </div> <div id="program-sidebar"> <div class="field field--name-field-dur field--type-block-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div id="block-durationblock" class="block block-custom-block-field block-duration-block"> <div class="program-sidebar"> <div class="program-time"> <h2>Quick Facts</h2> <div class="program-format"> <div class="field__label">Format</div> On-campus </div> <div class="field__label">Duration</div> <div class="field field--name-field-duration field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">2 years</div> <div class="field__label">Credit Hours</div> <div class="field field--name-field-credit-hours field--type-integer field--label-hidden field__item">35</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="program-calendar"> <div class="field field--name-field-calendar field--type-block-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div id="block-applicationdeadline" class="block block-custom-block-field block-application-deadline-block"> <div class="application-deadline-block"> <div class="deadline-info"> <h2>Calendar</h2> <h3>Don't miss an important date or deadline</h3> <p>Designed for working professionals, UIS programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your degree quickly. View the <a href="/academic-calendar" class="academic-calendar-link">Academic Calendar</a> </div> <div class="deadline-dates"> <h3>Now Enrolling</h3> <p><strong>Apply by Date:</strong><br> May 15, 2025</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong><br> August 22, 2025</p> <a href="https://apply.uis.edu/portal/apply" class="program-apply-btn">Apply Today!</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tuition field--type-block-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div id="block-tuition" class="block block-block-content block-block-content7d0203f1-e55f-4766-a9ee-0364b2b21a1f"> <div class="wp-block-cover alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background-dim"> <p><img class="wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-26542" alt=" two tone gray background" role="presentation" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/gray-two-tone-bg.jpg" data-object-fit="cover" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="953f263b-a242-490e-af4d-9d3d6abb29ef" data-image-style="original"></p> <div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:100%;"> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:100%;"> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:100%;"> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-dark-gray-color has-text-color">Tuition & Aid</h2> <p>UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link white" href="https://apps.uis.edu/tuitioncalculator">Tuition Calculator</a></div> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link white" href="https://www.uis.edu/node/827">Applying for Aid</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <h2 class="text-align-center">Value of a UIS Degree</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top tuition-stat-txt"> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top"> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top" style="grid-template-columns:30% auto;"> <figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"> <p><img class="wp-image-26480 size-full" src="https://www.uis.edu/sites/default/files/2024-08/money-bank.png" alt="money icon" data-image-style="original"></p> </figure> <div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p class="has-dark-gray-color has-text-color"><strong>UIS is No. 5 </strong>for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top"> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top" style="grid-template-columns:30% auto;"> <figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"> <p><img class="wp-image-26481 size-full" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/taxpayer.png" alt="taxpayer icon" data-image-style="original"></p> </figure> <div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p class="has-dark-gray-color has-text-color"><strong>Top 25 best value school</strong>, Midwest Region, and the only public university in Illinois on the list (2022, 2023, 2024).</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top"> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top" style="grid-template-columns:30% auto;"> <figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"> <p><img class="wp-image-26484 size-full" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/society.png" alt="group icon" data-image-style="original"></p> </figure> <div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p class="has-dark-gray-color has-text-color"><strong>98% of students receive aid</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns alignfull"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%;"> <div class="wp-block-cover has-background-dim" style="background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);min-height:216px;"> <div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <p class="has-dark-gray-color has-text-color">The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%;"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"> <div class="tuition-chart"> <div class="bar-container"> <div class="bar-label">< High School</div> <div class="chart-bar" data-value="26800">$26,800</div> </div> <div class="bar-container"> <div class="bar-label">High School</div> <div class="chart-bar" data-value="36600">$36,600</div> </div> <div class="bar-container"> <div class="bar-label">Bachelor's</div> <div class="chart-bar highlighted" data-value="68300">$68,300</div> </div> <div class="bar-container"> <div class="bar-label">Master's</div> <div class="chart-bar" data-value="87200">$87,200</div> </div> <div class="bar-container"> <div class="bar-label">Doctorate</div> <div class="chart-bar" data-value="105600">$105,600</div> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-spacer" style="height:50px;" aria-hidden="true"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-steps-to-apply field--type-block-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div id="block-applystepsblock" class="block block-custom-block-field block-apply-steps-block"> <section class="padding program-apply"> <h2 class="black"> Admissions </h2> <h3> Applying to UIS is simple </h3> <p> We've streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. 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Please contact the <a href="/admission-aid/office-admission">Office of Admission</a> for more information.</p> <p> International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the <a href="https://www.uis.edu/international-applicants">International Applicants</a> site for additional information. </p> </div> <div class="tab tab-1"> <h2> Complete your application </h2> <p> An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program. </p> <div class="apply-steps-button"> <a href="/apply">Apply to UIS</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab tab-2"> <h2> Send your official transcripts </h2> <p> Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted. </p> <div class="apply-steps-button"> <a href="mailto:incomingtranscripts@uis.edu">Send your transcripts</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab tab-3"> <h2> Submit required statements/writing sample </h2> <p> If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on you're application status page. </p> <div class="apply-steps-button"> <a class="apply-steps-button" href="https://apply.uis.edu/apply/status">Application Status Page</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab tab-4"> <h2> Pay your application fee </h2> <p> You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. 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