Aurora University - Academics

Academics

Aurora University offers 40 undergraduate majors, 41 minors, 17 master’s degrees, several graduate certificates in education, nursing and business, and doctoral degrees in education and social work. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Aurora University at the bachelor, master's and doctoral levels.

The university is composed of four colleges:

  • The College of Arts and Sciences includes the Division of Fine Arts, the Division of Humanities, the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  • The College of Education offers bachelor, master’s and doctoral degree programs in education. The college also includes the School of Health and Physical Education.
  • The College of Professional Studies includes the Dunham School of Business, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.
  • George Williams College of Aurora University offers 16 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, with most courses occurring on the George Williams College campus, in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. GWC also offers doctoral programs in education and social work.

The university states that its student-faculty ratio is 15:1, and that the average class size is 23 students.

Aurora University operates on a semester-based academic year. The school also offers an international- and service-focused “May Term” program at the conclusion of the spring semester, as well as summer courses.

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