Students do critical readings of case studies and prepare individual and team presentations throughout their course work. Writing skills are developed both through formal and informal writing assignments. Because of Elmhurst's Chicago-area location, graduates of the program have easy access to one of the largest employment areas in the nation. All graduate-level classes take place in the evening. Most programs of study can be completed in two years of part-time study, but may take longer depending on the student's specific courses and interests.
All programs require a minimum two-year commitment to graduate study.
Elmhurst's graduate programs are built on a cohort, or team-focused, model based on our belief that students play a significant role in supporting one another's learning, motivation, and success. The students who begin a course of study in the fall term form a cohort that stays intact throughout the entire program. Cohort members work closely together in classroom work and study projects, supporting one another and helping one another maintain a sense of progress and achievement. Because of the vital role the cohort plays in each student's success, students are selected to complement one another in the learning process. Start Dates Graduate programs begin the week of August 27, 2001.