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Contents
Programs of Study
Academic Calendar
Guide to the Community of Learning at Rockford University
Academic Policies and Regulations for Undergraduate Programs
Academic Policies and Regulations for Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Academic Departments and Programs
Graduate Departments and Programs 2016-2017
Courses
Directory
Catalog Links
Catalog Home
Site Map
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Site Map
Programs of Study
Academic Calendar
Guide to the Community of Learning at Rockford University
Mission and Strategic Direction
Rockford – The Place
The Tradition of Jane Addams
The Jane Addams Medal
Community of Learning at Rockford University
First-Year Experience
Graduate and Community Education Programs
Performance, Lecture and Art Events
Art Gallery
Forum Series
Performing Arts
Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship
Community of Living
Student Life at Rockford University
Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break
Clubs and Organizations
“The Plunge”
Leadership Development
Programming
Lang Center for Health, Wellness, Counseling, and Disability Services
Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement (JACCE)
Office of Global Affairs
Student Affairs
Support Services
Community of Knowledge
Academic Programs, Honors, Colleges, and Departments
Academic Policies and Regulations for Undergraduate Programs
Admission
Admission and Application Policies
Entrance Requirements for First-Year Students
Entrance Requirements for Transfer Students
Transferring Credit before Matriculation
Special Conditions
Early Admission
Admission to the Honors in Liberal Arts and Sciences Program
International Admission
Students Whose First Language is Not English
Enrollment
Financial Aid
Financial information
Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Programs
Academic Honor Code
Classification of Students
Course Load
Rockford University Credit Hour Policy
Special Educational Experiences
Changes in Student Programs
Academic Policies
Auditing
Student Records
Advising System
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses
Repeating Courses
Course Numbering
Prerequisites (PRQ)
Course Cancellation
Course Syllabus
Attendance Policy
Grading Practices
Mid-Semester or Mid-Term and Final Grades
Pass/Fail
Incomplete Grades
Final Examinations, Appeals, Amnesty, Majors, and Minors
Majors and Minors
Additional Credit and Requirement Policies
Academic Awards, Probation, Dismissal, and Withdrawal
Distinguished Scholars and Dean’s List
Good Academic Standing
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Continued Academic Probation
Removal from Academic Probation
Immediate Academic Dismissal
Reinstatement and Readmission
Leave of Absence or Withdrawal
Medical Withdrawal Policy and Procedure
Commencement Participation
Honors Granted at Commencement
Departmental Honors and College Honors
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
General Education Requirements
Degree-Specific Requirements
Additional All-University Requirements
Residency Requirements
Academic Policies and Regulations for Graduate Programs
Accreditation
Administrative Staff
Admission
Transfer Credit and Other Policies
International Students
Enrollment
Lang Center for Health, Wellness, Counseling, and Disability Services
Financial Aid
Aid for Part-Time Students
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Policies
Sources of Financial Aid
2016-2017 Financial Information
Academic Regulations for Graduate Programs
Academic Honor Code
Rockford University Credit Hour Policy
Classification of Students
Student Records
Advising System
Special Educational Experiences
Changes in Student Programs
Grading and Other Policies
Incomplete Grades
Final Examination, Appeals, Standing, and Probation Policies
Leave of Absence/Withdrawal
Commencement
Undergraduate Academic Departments and Programs
List of Academic Programs Academic Year 2016-2017
Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Minors
Certificate
Pre-Professional Programs
Graduate Programs
Accounting
Ancient and Medieval Studies
Anthropology and Sociology
Anthropology and Sociology Major, Criminal Justice Track, B.A. or B.S.
Anthropology and Sociology Major, General and Pre-Social Work Tracks, B.A. or B.S.
Anthropology and Sociology Minor
Art and Art History
Studio Art Major, B.A.
Studio Art Major, B.F.A.
Art History Major, B.A.
Studio Art Minor
Art History Minor
Graphic Design Minor
Bilingual Education
Biochemistry
Biology
BSMS (Bachelor of Science in Management Studies), Adult Accelerated Degree Program
Business Administration
Center for Learning Strategies (CLS)
Chemical and Biological Sciences
Biology Program
Biology Major, B.A.
Biology Major, Cellular and Molecular Biology Track, B.S.
Biology Major, Evolution and Ecology Track, B.S.
Biology Major, Organismal Track, B.S.
Biology Minor
Biochemistry Program
Biochemistry Major, B.S.
Chemistry Program
Chemistry Major, B.A.
Chemistry Major, B.S.
Chemistry Minor
Classics
Computer Science
Dance
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Economics, Business, and Accounting
Economics Program
Economics Major, All Tracks, B.A. or B.S.
Economics Minor
Business Administration Program
Business Administration Major, General Track, B.A. or B.S.
Business Administration Major, Finance Track, B.A. or B.S.
Business Administration Major, Management Track, B.A. or B.S.
Business Administration Major, Marketing Track, B.A. or B.S.
Business Administration Minor
Accounting Program
Accounting Major, Non-CPA Track, B.A.
Accounting Major, CPA Track, B.A. or B.S.
Accounting Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Education
Early Childhood Education
Illinois licensure course requirements: Early Childhood Endorsement
Early Childhood Education Major, Without Licensure, B.A. or B.S.
Early Childhood Education Major, B.A. or B.S.
Early Childhood Special Education Approval
Elementary Education
Illinois licensure course requirements: Elementary Endorsement
Elementary Education Major, Without Licensure, B.A. or B.S.
Elementary Education, B.A. or B.S.
Secondary and K-12 Education
Illinois licensure course requirements: Secondary and K-12 Endorsements
Secondary Education Minor (Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Math, or Theater Arts)
K-12 Education Minor (Art and Foreign Languages)
K-12 Education Minor for Physical Education
Special Education
Illinois licensure course requirements: Special Education (LBS1) Endorsement
Special Education Major, B.A. or B.S.
Special Education Minor
Middle School Endorsement
Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
Bilingual Education Minor
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
ESL Education Minor
English
English Major, B.A.
English Minor
English as a Second Language Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Ethics
Exercise Science
First-Year Seminar
Forum Series
French
Gender Studies
Gender Studies Minor
German
Geropsychology
Greek
Health Profession Programs
History
History Major, B.A. or B.S.
History Major, B.A. or B.S. with Secondary Education Licensure
History Minor
Honors Program in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Honors Program
Human Development
Humanities
Humanities Major, B.A.
International Studies
International Study Major, B.A. or B.S.
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Classics
Classics Major, B.A.
Classical Civilization Minor
Latin Major, B.A.
Latin Minor
Greek Minor
Ancient and Medieval Studies Minor
Modern Languages
French Major, B. A.
French Minor
Spanish Major, B.A.
Spanish Minor
German Major, B.A.
Romance Languages
Romance Languages Major, B.A.
Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Minor
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Minor
Latin
Latin America, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies
Library Information Literacy
Management Studies
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics
Mathematics Program
Mathematics Major, General Track, B.A. or B.S.
Mathematics Major, Computational Track, B.A. or B.S.
Mathematics Minor
Computer Science Program
Computer Science Major, Enterprise Application Software Track, B.A. or B.S.
Computer Science, Web Development Track, B.A. or B.S.
Enterprise Application Software Minor
Web Development Minor
Physics Program
Physics Minor
Music
Nursing
Nursing Major, B.S.N.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies Minor
Performing Arts
Dance Program
Dance Major, B.A.
Dance Major, B.F.A.
Minor in Dance
Dance Program Policies and Requirements (Majors and Minors)
Music Programs
Music Major, B.A.
Music Minor
Theatre Programs
Theatre Major, Acting/Directing Track, B.F.A.
Theatre Major, Deign/Tech Track, B.F.A.
Theatre Major, Musical Theatre Performance Track, B.F.A.
Theatre Major, Theatre Management Track, B.F.A.
Theatre Arts Major, B.A.
Theatre Arts Minor
Philosophy
Philosophy Major, B.A.
Philosophy Minor
Ethics Minor
Physical Education
Physical Education Major, All Tracks, B.A. or B.S.
Coaching Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Health Minor
Physical Education Minor
Sport Management Minor
Physics
Political Science
Political Science Major, B.A. or B.S.
Political Science Minor
Pre-Professional and Health Profession Programs Advising
Dual Acceptance Program in Pharmacy
Psychology and Human Development
Psychology Major, B.A. or B.S.
Psychology Minor
Human Development Major, Child/Adolescent Development Concentration, B.A. or B.S.
Human Development Major, Gerontology Concentration, B.A. or B.S.
Human Development Major, Research Concentration, B.A. or B.S.
Human Development: Child and Adolescent Development Minor
Human Development: Gerontology Minor
Human Development: Life Span Minor
Geropsychology, Certificate
Religious Studies
Romance Languages
Science and Mathematics
Science and Mathematics Major, B.A. or B.S.
Social Science
Social Science Major, B.A. or B.S.
Spanish
Special Education
Study Abroad
Theatre and Theatre Arts
Tutoring
Graduate Departments and Programs 2016-2017
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
MAT Programs Leading to Professional Educator License (PEL)
MAT Endorsements for Initial PEL (45-79 credits)
Early Childhood Endorsement (Birth-3rd Grade), M.A.T.
Early Childhood Special Education Approval Pre-K Only
Elementary Endorsement (Grades 1-6), M.A.T.
Secondary Endorsement (Grades 6-12), M.A.T.
K-12 Endorsement, M.A.T.
Special Education (LBS1) Endorsement, M.A.T.
Reading Specialist Endorsement, M.A.T.
MAT Degree Programs Not Leading to Initial Licensure or Endorsement
Education, M.A.T.
Instructional Strategies, M.A.T.
Endorsements for Already-Licensed Educators
Bilingual Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Endorsement
Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement
Middle School Endorsement
MAT Degree Thesis Track
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Prerequisite Requirements
Masters of Business Administration, M.B.A.
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
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