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More information:
List of majors and expanded program information
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The College of Business will be offering a GMAT review course monthly and the cost is $89. The link below will take you to the Roosevelt on-line course site. The GMAT course is the “Course of the Month” which is at the top of the page. Once you click the course name you will find information on the instructors and a syllabus.
http://www.ed2go.com/roosevelt/
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Graduate Application Procedures, Deadlines
Admission
If you have questions about any of our graduate programs, would like to speak with an admission counselor, or check your application status, feel free to call us directly: (312) 281-3252, or toll-free: 1 (877) Apply RU. Our email is: gradadmission@roosevelt.edu
*Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, regardless of whether credit was transferred or a degree was received.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office Admission at:
If you do not see your intended program listed below, it is likely that no additional materials are required - aside from the Application for Graduate Admission, official transcripts*, and $25 application fee. Unless otherwise noted, admission is rolling or continual; new students are accepted each semester. Please check your individual program of interest for deadline exceptions and supplemental application requirements.
Click on one of the following links for your specific program:
Additional Application Materials Required
Arts & Sciences
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English (MA) &
Creative Writing (MFA)
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3 copies of a single writing sample, goal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, and English or Creative Writing Application (in addition to the University Application).
Click here for Creative Writing Application
Click here for English Application
Application Deadline:
Creative Writing: Spring semester – Nov. 1
Fall semester – Phase 1 - Feb. 1st; Phase 2, March 15th
English: Spring semester – Nov. 1
Fall semester – Phase 1 - Feb. 15th; Phase 2 - April 1st
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History (MA)
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Two letters of recommendation (preferably from college professors) and a 500 word essay: “What field in history interests you and why?” or “How does history help you understand a problem in the world today?”
Application Deadline:
History: Spring semester – Oct. 15
Fall semester – April 1st
Review of applicants after the deadline is not guaranteed for term specified. No summer admission.
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| Sociology (MA)
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Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher admitted based upon previous academic performance and evaluation of one page essay explaining applicant’s desire to pursue graduate work in sociology. Applicants also should have completed at least four undergraduate sociology courses with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.
Applicants not meeting the above requirements may be considered by submitting a detailed work history, record of community activism, letters of reference, and/or with approval of the graduate sociology advisor.
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Math (MS)
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8 semester hours of undergraduate calculus courses. GPA must be at least 2.7.
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Public Administration(MPA)
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Two-page, 12 point font, double-spaced essay: “Are there differences between public sector (including non-profit) administration and private sector administration?” Applicants must explain how they arrived at their answer(s), including specific examples of differences and similarities.
Please note: Send this essay as a Word attachment to applyru@roosevelt.edu. The subject line should read: "MPA Admission Essay.” The attachment should include your full name and contact information, such as telephone and preferred email address.
Additional requirements for applicants with GPAs below 3.0 only: resume of professional work history as well as community experience/involvement, along with personal statement describing desire to pursue Public Administration, and two letters of recommendation.
Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.
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Clinical
Psychology (MA)
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Clinical Professional Psychology (MA)
Applications are no longer being accepted for Spring 2010 for these programs. The next semester for consideration is Fall 2010.
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Clinical MA Supplementary Application (in addition to the University Application).
Clinical MA Supplementary Application Form
Include personal statement with the Clinical Application. Please see pre-requisite courses listed on the supplemental application. Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.
Deadlines:
Spring 2010- November 1- completed files only
Fall 2010 February 1st priority consideration and
May 1st for final consideration-completed files only
No summer applications.
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Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
(PsyD)
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Bachelor’s or a master’s degree in psychology or in a closely related field and successful completion of the following courses with at least a 3.0 (B) average: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods or Introductory Statistics.
Three letters of recommendation including the PsyD Program Recommendation forms (Click here for recommendation forms), curriculum vita, personal statement, Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE; the
general test, including verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing, school code: 1666, GRE Psych. subject test not
required). The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology application (click here to complete the online PsyD application).
*Interviews are by invitation only. Invited applicants will attend one of two interview days. Interviews are scheduled for February 26th and March 1st for Fall 2010 applicants and are required for admittance into the program.
Please note: Request a PsyD packet which will include all appropriate documents from ApplyRU@roosevelt.edu.
Application Deadline:
January 1st for the following fall
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Industrial Organizational Psychology (MA)
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Personal statement explaining applicant’s professional goals, work and/or community involvement and interest in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Statement should be no longer than 2 pages, double spaced, standard font. At least 18 hours of psychology required, including General Psychology, Introductory Statistics, Research Methods, and one advanced undergraduate course.
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Women’s & Gender Studies (MA)
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Personal statement, scholarly writing sample, and two letters of recommendation.
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester – Phase 1 - March 1st; Phase 2, April 1st
No spring or summer admission.
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Business
Business Administration(MBA), Accounting(MSA), Human Resource Management(MSHRM), Real Estate(MSRE) and Accounting Forensics (MSAF)
The online GMAT course will start on October 21, 2009 and cost $89. The link below will take you to the Roosevelt on-line course site. The GMAT course is the “Course of the Month” which is at the top of the page. Once you click the course name you will find information on the instructors and a syllabus.
http://www.ed2go.com/roosevelt/
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Effective as of July 1st, 2009—All graduate business program applicants, domestic and international, will be required to submit a GMAT score in addition to the application, personal goal statement, resume and official transcripts. This includes students with Master's and Doctorate degrees.
Click here to access the GMAT website.
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Education
Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary & Special Education
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Passing score on the Illinois Basic Skills Test (IBST). Overall GPA must be at least 2.7. Grade point average is recalculated using all completed courses whether or not a part of a bachelor’s degree. There is no probation except for Special Education.
Visit www.icts.nesinc.com for IBST information and test registration procedures. For questions related to the IBST, call: 1 (800) 239-8107.
For Secondary Education only: Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the area in which you wish to gain teaching certification (~30 credits).
Fall and Summer for all certification programs - priority enrollment deadline-March 1st with contingent deadline two weeks prior to start of classes
Spring- priority deadline is November 1st with contingent deadline (as space available) two weeks prior to start of classes.
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling* &
School Counseling*
*Fall admission only
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Personal goal statement, two letters of recommendation and two standardized recommendation forms. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 120 semester hours.
Click here for letters of recommendation forms
Click here for CHS goal statement questions
For School Counseling only: Teacher certification or passing score on the IL Basic Skills Test (IBST). Visit www.icts.nesinc.com for test information and registration procedures. For questions related to the IBST, please call:
1 (800) 239-8107.
Applications are considered for the Fall term ONLY, according to two deadlines: March 1st for Early Admission and June 1st for Regular Admission.
Interviews are by invitation only. Interviews are scheduled for March 25 for Early Admission and June 19th for Regular Admission.
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Educational Leadership
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MA - Two letters of recommendation, standard or school service personnel certificate, and personal statement.
Ed.D - Three letters of recommendation, GRE score, vita, essay on why you want to obtain the Ed.D degree.
Ed Leadership checklist of materials and information needed
Click here for Letters of recommendation forms
Click here for Master and Doctoral Leadership statement Questions
Ed.D Application Deadline:
April 1st for following fall
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Reading /Language and Literacy (MA)
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Teaching certificate, evidence of two years teaching experience in K-12 public school. GPA must be at least 2.7.
Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.
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Teacher
Leadership(MATL)*
*online program
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Teaching Certificate; must be teaching while in program. GPA must be at least 2.7.
Rolling admission for fall. (Online Only)
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University College
Hospitality and Tourism Management (MHTM)
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Personal goal statement and professional resume. GPA must be at least 2.7.
Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.
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Training and Development
And
Human Performance Improvement (MSHPI)
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Personal goal statement required; professional resume recommended. GPA must be at least 2.7.
Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.
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