2024-2025 Graduate University Catalog

The Millikin Graduate Catalog is a summary document detailing policies and programs at the graduate level. The information presented is intended to offer clarity and guidance to students, faculty, and other interested parties on all matters pertaining to graduate programming at Millikin University.

Three ways to locate information

1. Type what you are looking for in the “University Catalog Search” box, located at the top left of this page.
2. Click on “Advanced Search” to look for specific courses and/or programs.
3. Choose from the navigation bar along the left side of the page.

Degree Planner

The Degree Planner link allows you to see, save, and/or print all the information about your program of study in a condensed, printable format.  To access, simply navigate to any program and click the Degree Planner link at the top right of the page.

Create Your Personal Portfolio

The My Portfolio feature allows you to save information in your own personal folder so you can go directly to it!

1. Click on the My Portfolio link at the bottom of the left navigation bar.
2. If you are a new user, click Create an Account. You’ll type your email address and a password.  If you choose not to create an account, your information will only be saved until you close the catalog.
3. Then use the left navigation bar or the search box to find what you are looking for in the catalog.
4. When you want to save a section, click the My Portfolio link at the top right of the page.
5. The next time you go to your portfolio, your saved material will be there!

Need help?

If at any point you have questions about how to navigate this catalog, just click on the Help link at the top right of the page.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Millikin values all members of our community.

Millikin University’s mission is to deliver on the promise of education, and in keeping with that mission, Millikin is committed to maintaining an inclusive campus culture that respects and invites exploration of the diverse perspectives, experiences, cultures, languages, and identities reflected in our community.

Millikin University believes that inclusive excellence is necessary to fulfill our Mission Statement commitments:

1. Understanding of diverse experiences and perspectives should be essential to professional success.
2. Fostering inclusion is an integral part of being a democratic citizen in a global environment.
3. A personal life of meaning and value can be enhanced through reflection on and appreciation of the many expressions of our common humanity.

Any person having inquiries concerning Millikin University’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI or section 504 may contact the Dean of Student Success/ADA Coordinator at Millikin University. Inquiries concerning Title IX may be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer/Title IX Coordinator. Any person many also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding the institution’s compliance with regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or section 504.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Millikin University prohibits any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law in its educational programs, activities, admission, or employment policies.

The University also does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Sexual harassment and sexual misconduct are forms of sexual discrimination and are prohibited by the University. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Todd Ray
Chief Human Resources Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Shilling Hall Room 205E
217-362-6416

Disability Accommodation Policy

If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you must submit your documentation to the Dean of Student Success/ADA Coordinator at Millikin University. Your initial meeting with the Dean of Student Success/ADA Coordinator will determine your accommodations.

Contact Information

Prospective students may write or call for information about admission procedures, financial aid, housing, and/or other opportunities to:

Millikin University, Office of Admission, 1184 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522.
Telephone: 217-424-6210. Millikin’s toll-free number is 1-800-373-7733.
Internet address: http://www.millikin.edu/admission

Millikin University Catalog (USPS 349-840). Owned by Millikin University, a nonprofit higher education institution, located at Decatur, Illinois:
Dr. James M. Reynolds, President; Ron Branch, Chairman, Board of Trustees. Periodicals postage paid at Decatur, Illinois. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Millikin University Catalog, 1184 West Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62522.