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College of Arts and
Sciences Since its founding in 1945, the College of Arts and Sciences has been the core of the educational environment at Roosevelt University. The College instructs students in the critical, cultural, and technological literacies that enable them to create satisfying lives as professionals, citizens, and private individuals. To prepare students for rewarding work lives, courses are offered in emerging professional and technical fields as well as in the traditional arts and sciences. The College provides opportunities for students to fulfill general education requirements, complete majors leading to bachelor’s degrees, and prepare for admission to professional and graduate schools. The College of Arts and Sciences is organized into the following schools and disciplines:
Degree Programs in the Arts and Sciences The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. The particular degree that a student will earn is largely determined by the student’s major field. Students majoring in actuarial science, allied health programs (medical technology, nuclear medicine technology), biology, chemistry, computer science, electronics engineering technology, mathematics, psychology, statistics, telecommunications, and web technology systems may earn the BS degree. Actuarial science, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, psychology, statistics, telecommunications, and web technology systems also offer the BA degree. Students should note the difference in degree requirements and discuss with their academic advisor which degree would be most appropriate. All disciplines not listed above grant only the BA degree. Candidates for the BS degree must complete at least 60 semester hours in the natural sciences and/or psychology. A minor sequence of 15 semester hours in one second science discipline (biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physical geography, physics, psychology, or statistics), exclusive of Math 099, 100, 105, and 110, Cst 100, and Geog 101, 102, is required for the BS degree. The minor sequence requirement is automatically fulfilled for those special programs listing interdisciplinary requirements. Minor sequence requirements for the BA degree are described in this bulletin under individual programs or disciplines. Requirements for Bachelor of
Arts and Students should meet regularly with program advisors, particularly during the regular advising periods, to plan a course of study designed to satisfy all requirements. Students who are new to the University or who have not declared an academic major receive advising in the advising centers. Whenever possible, students should bring documents concerning previous college-level work. All new freshmen and transfers must take the Roosevelt University Assessment test for placement in English and mathematics.
University Writing Requirement Eng 101 and Eng 102 taken at Roosevelt University will normally satisfy this requirement. For details see University Writing Requirement in this catalog. General Education Requirements This requirement consists of courses designed to support and supplement academic majors. These include courses in basic skills, courses in humanities, social science, and science, and integrative courses that explore themes from the perspective of several different disciplines. All students, whether entering as first-year students or as transfers, will be required to fulfill the following general education requirements within the 120 credits counted towards the bachelor’s degree. Transfer students may find that many of these courses or their equivalents have already been fulfilled through the State of Illinois General Education Core Curriculum as endorsed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Students are obligated to familiarize themselves with both general education and major field requirements for graduation. New courses may be added which may fulfill these requirements. Students should check with an advisor or the assistant or associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for answers to specific questions. Great Ideas This two-semester sequence is required only of students who enter Roosevelt University as first-year students (with less than 30 semester hours of previous college credit). Students in Great Ideas read and interpret selections of classic writings. These courses are offered as Liberal Studies 111 and Liberal Studies 112 and should be taken concurrently with English 101 or 102 during the student’s first year at Roosevelt. Mathematics All students must complete at least one mathematics course at the level of Math 110 or above. Students in many fields will need to fulfill this requirement early in their academic careers. Consult an advisor for the appropriate course. Natural Sciences All students must complete at least two courses in the natural sciences, at least one of which is a four or more credit course that includes substantial hands-on laboratory or field experience. One course must be in the biological sciences and one course in the physical sciences. Courses at Roosevelt University that fulfill this requirement include the following: Biological sciences with lab:
Physical sciences with lab:
Physical sciences without lab
Social Sciences All students will take three social science courses. Disciplines listed in social sciences and humanities may be used for one or the other, but not both. Any African-American studies course not listed will be assigned to either social science or humanities at the discretion of the director of the African-American studies program or the dean of the College.
Humanities All students will take three humanities courses. Disciplines listed in social sciences and humanities may be used for one or the other, but not both. Any African-American studies course not listed will be assigned to either social science or humanities at the discretion of the director of the African-American studies program or the dean of the College.
World Societies and Cultures At least one course in either social sciences, humanities or the student’s major must focus on non-Western societies and cultures. Non-Western includes the study of developing nations in the world which do not reflect the mainstream of Western European and North American thought and practice, and also includes Latin America. Native American studies and cultures of racial minorities in the United States are included in this category. Courses used in the major may not also be used in partial fulfillment of social science or humanities. Writing Social Justice in the Academy Students must have completed the University Writing Requirement prior to taking this course. Grades below C are not considered passing. This course, grounded in pressing issues of social justice, will be offered in three versions: fine arts and humanities (Libs 201A), social sciences (Libs 201B), and natural and mathematical sciences (Libs 201C). Students may select the academic field of their major; or, if they have not yet decided on a major, they may choose the field of greatest interest to them. Students majoring or minoring in education will be able to read and write about issues of educational access or other topics germane to their interests. Students interested in business may read and write on topics such as economic policy and business ethics. All sections of the course will require readings from a custom-published anthology and multi-drafted research essays on topics related to social justice. Roosevelt Signature Course This is a 200-level course that emphasizes metropolitanism and cultural diversity. All students must take this course except those who transfer in 90 semester hours or more. Students must have completed English 101 and 102 requirements and between 30 and 90 hours of course credit prior to taking this course. The signature course may count toward the major with approval of an advisor, but it may not count towards other distribution requirements. Signature courses include any 200-level class in liberal studies except Libs 201. New courses are added frequently. Students should consult each semester’s Class Schedule for the most current listings. Majors Students are urged to choose a major during their sophomore year. The major sequence must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. Thereafter, the student should see the academic advisor regularly. Application for approval of major sequences should be made no later than the semester preceding the one in which the student expects to graduate. All seniors should make a final check of requirements for graduation during the advising period preceding their last semester. Minors Although a minor is not always required for degree students in the College of Arts and Sciences, many students choose a minor for interest and/or compatibility with their major. Requirements for minors are listed under most subject headings. Students are also allowed to complete a minor outside the College of Arts and Sciences, including a minor in business through the College of Business Administration or a minor in theatre through the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Specific requirements for these minors are listed in the relevant section of this catalog. Students should see their academic advisor for recommendations and approval. Further requirements
for BA and BS degrees Grade point average A regular student in good standing may become a candidate for the degree upon completion of 120 semester hours of work with an average grade of C or higher at Roosevelt University. Grade point average in the major At least 24 semester hours of courses in the major sequence must be passed with grades of C or higher. Students must check with the requirements of each discipline listed in this catalog. Maximum hours in the major At least 69 semester hours of credit (63semester hours for BS candidates; 61semester hours for BA in music candidates) must be completed outside the student’s major. This rule does not apply to students with interdisciplinary majors. Residency At least 30 semester hours of acceptable work must be completed at Roosevelt University during the student’s junior or senior year. Students should also check the residency requirements for their major. Maximum hours transferred from a two-year institution A maximum of 66 semester hours may be transferred from any accredited two-year institution. Maximum hours in mathematics courses at the 100 level A student may count no more than 12 semester hours of mathematics courses at the 100 level towards the 120 semester hours needed for graduation. Maximum credit for
ELP courses Course work at the 099 level Courses in English and mathematics at the 099 level do not count towards fulfillment of the enrollment requirement, nor do they earn credit towards the degree. Course work at the 200 and 300 level At least 60 semester hours of acceptable work must be completed in courses numbered 200 or higher of which at least 18 semester hours must be in courses numbered 300. Courses taken on a non-degree-seeking basis Not more than 15 semester hours earned as a non-degree-seeking student may be counted toward the degree. Correspondence
courses External Studies Program It is normally expected that degree-seeking students will take courses in class. However, the possibility of taking classes through Roosevelt University’s External Studies Program does exist with the permission of the director of the school of the student’s major (or, if the student has not declared a major, the director of the school of the course) and the dean. No course may be repeated externally. No English composition course may be taken by Arts and Science majors externally. Professional
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Application for Graduation Candidates for graduation are required to file an application for their degrees with the registrar early in the semester in which they expect to graduate. See the academic calendar for deadline dates. Double Major A student may simultaneously complete major requirements in two disciplines, thereby attaining a double major within the prescribed 120 semester hours. All specific degree requirements must be met, and only one degree, either the BA or the BS, will be granted. Subsequent bachelor’s degrees After a student has been granted a bachelor’s degree, he/she may receive another by completing at least an additional 30 semester hours. All specific requirements for each of the majors must be fully met, and the program for the subsequent bachelor’s degree must include at least 30 semester hours of enrollment at Roosevelt that have not been counted for any other degree. Students whose first bachelor’s degree is from a school other than Roosevelt must consult with the director of composition in the School of Liberal Studies about their need to fulfill the University Writing Requirement. Students whose first bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited US university must see the assistant dean of the College to discuss deficiencies in general education requirements. The Roosevelt Scholars Program The Roosevelt Scholars Program is designed to train the future leaders of the Chicago metropolitan area. This is an honors program that attracts some of Roosevelt’s most talented undergraduates—students who wish to prepare for a career and also to explore the world of ideas. By bringing students and professors together in small classes and individual research settings, the Scholars Program fosters a strong feeling of community. The Scholars Program offers an enriched academic curriculum of interdisciplinary courses. There are two concentrations in the Scholars Program, a metropolitan issues concentration and a science concentration. Faculty mentors help students shape their academic programs, and professional mentors—accomplished leaders—keep students on the path to success. Internships and research opportunities at leading business, cultural, medical, and government organizations are offered through the program. Generous merit scholarship support is available in addition to need-based financial aid. Admission to the program is competitive. Prospective students should submit the Roosevelt Scholars application. Please see the director of the Scholars Program for complete information. The Scholars Program curriculum For students entering the Scholars Program as freshmen, the curriculum is a ten-course sequence culminating in an honors thesis, in which students pursue original research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students who enroll in the Scholars Program after their freshman year will not be required to take the full ten-course sequence. The program will be tailored specifically for each student depending upon his/her previous academic course work taken at Roosevelt or another institution. The courses include honors sections of the University general education curriculum as well as a variety of other honors-level studies. Students taking the metropolitan issues concentration will take the following courses together:
Students taking the science concentration will take the following courses together:
The specific signature courses and seminar courses will vary by semester. Consult each semester’s Class Schedule for the most current listings of honors courses. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Qualified Roosevelt students may enroll for credit in courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago that are not available in the University’s art program. Permission from the coordinator in art in the School of Liberal Studies is required. Students enrolled in the School of the Art Institute may, in turn, complete general education requirements and elective courses at Roosevelt University. Certificate Programs The College of Arts and Sciences offers certificate programs in biotechnology, computer science, chemical science, geographic information systems, stress management (graduate), telecommunications, and web technology systems. See listings under psychology for the program in stress management, biology for the programs in biotechnology, chemistry for program in chemical science, geography for the program in geographic information systems, and computer science for programs in computer science, telecommunications, and web technology systems. Pre-Professional Programs Preparation for admission to professional schools is provided in the following programs: allied health, pre-dental, pre-legal, pre-medical, and pre-pharmacy (freshman and sophomore years). Students wishing to fulfill the requirements for the BA or BS degree in addition to a professional degree should read the following statements carefully.
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