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Contents
Programs of Study
Disclaimer
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
Courses
Directory
Catalog Links
Catalog Home
Site Map
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Site Map
Programs of Study
Disclaimer
Academic Calendar
Final Exam Schedules
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”
Student Leadership Development
Programming
Lang Center for Health, Wellness, Counseling, and Disability Services
Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement
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
Non-Native Speakers of English (NNSE)
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
Non-Native Speakers of English
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
2019-2020 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
Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Minors
Certificate
Pre-Professional Programs
Graduate Programs
Accounting
Ancient and Medieval Studies
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
BSAS-Bachelor of Science in Accounting Studies
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. (47-52 credits)
Biology Major, Biomedical Sciences Track, B.S.
Biology Major, Conservation and Wildlife Track, B.S. (60-66 credits)
Biology Minor
Biochemistry Program
Biochemistry Major & Biochemistry Major with ACS Certification, B.S.
Chemistry Program
Chemistry Major, B.A.
Chemistry Major, B.S.
Chemistry Minor
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Dance
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Puri School of Business
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, 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.
Middle Grades Education
Illinois Licensure Requirements: Middle Grades (5-8)
Middle Grades 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 Language-Spanish)
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
Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
ESL and Bilingual Endorsements
ESL Education Minor
Bilingual Education Minor
English
English Major, B.A.
English Minor
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Ethics
Exercise Science
First-Year Seminar
Forum Series
Gender Studies
Gender Studies Minor
Geropsychology
Health Profession Programs
Historical and International Studies
History
History Major, B.A. or B.S.
History Major, B.A. or B.S. with Secondary Education Licensure
History Minor
International Studies
International Studies Major, B.A. or B.S.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies Minor
Honors Program in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Honors Program
Human Development
Humanities
Humanities Major, B.A.
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Modern Languages
Spanish Major, B.A.
Spanish Minor
Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Minor
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Minor
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, Management Information Systems Track, B.A. or B.S.
Computer Science, Web Development Track, B.A. or B.S.
Management Information Systems Minor
Web Development Minor
Physics Program
Physics Minor
Music
Nursing
Nursing Major, B.S.N.
Performing Arts
Dance
Dance Major, B.A.
Dance Major, B.F.A.
Dance Minor
Dance Program Policies and Requirements (Majors and Minors)
Music
Music Major, B.A.
Music Minor
Theatre Programs
Theatre Major, Acting/Directing Track, B.F.A.
Theatre Major, Design/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 Minor
Ethics Minor
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Major, All Tracks, B.A. or B.S.
Coaching Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Health Minor
Physical Education Minor
Sport Management Minor
Physics
Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
Political Science
Political Science Major, B.A. or B.S.
Political Science Minor
Sociology
Sociology Major, B.A. or B.S.
Sociology Minor (24 credits)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Major, B.A. or B.S.
Criminal Justice Minor (21 credits)
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
Science and Mathematics
Science and Mathematics Major, B.A. or B.S.
Social Science
Social Science Major, B.A. or B.S.
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Study Abroad
Theatre and Theatre Arts
Tutoring
Graduate Departments and Programs
Master of Education (MEd)
MEd in Pedagogical Practice (36 credits)
MEd in Urban Education (36 credits)
MEd Reading Specialist
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
MAT Programs Leading to Professional Educator License (PEL)
MAT Endorsements for Initial PEL
Early Childhood Endorsement, M.A.T.
Middle Grades Endorsement, M.A.T.
Early Childhood Special Education Approval Pre-K Only
Elementary Endorsement (Grades 1-6), M.A.T.
Secondary Endorsement (Grades 9-12), M.A.T.
K-12 Endorsement, M.A.T.
Special Education (LBS1) Endorsement, M.A.T.
MAT Degree Programs Not Leading to Initial Licensure or Endorsement
Education, M.A.T.
Instructional Strategies, M.A.T.
Non-Degree, Endorsement Only Tracks for Already-Licensed Educators
Bilingual Endorsement
Certificate
Early Childhood Subsequent Endorsement
Reading Teacher
English as a Second Language Endorsement
Bilingual and English as a Second Language Endorsement
Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement
MAT Degree Thesis Track
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Prerequisite Requirements
Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
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