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College of Arts & Sciences

Every student at Roosevelt benefits from our College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s largest college. Featuring more than 60 majors and minors, it serves as the foundation for Roosevelt's liberal arts education. This valuable exposure to a rich variety of disciplines and ideas develops each student’s broad platform of knowledge, while honing critical skills in communication and reasoning. Students seeking degrees within the college choose from an extensive range of traditional liberal arts, applied professional and progressive interdisciplinary options, all tailored for today’s dynamic career landscape.

Academic Programs

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From creative writing and sustainability studies to criminal justice and biology, the College of Arts and Sciences has the right program for you. Explore our vast selection of majors, minors and graduate programs tailored to place you on a direct path toward a rewarding career. We offer online and on-campus courses throughout the year.

Find your best program fit today.

Arts & Sciences News

Rolonda Washington and Loryn Kimbrough
Graduate students receive Illinois Board of Higher Education Diversity Fellowships
July 29, 2019
Computer Science Alum Named Illinois Librarian of the Year
July 24, 2019
Four new Roosevelt graduates selected for Public Relations internships
June 7, 2019
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Events

RU Research & Inquiry Orientation Day
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Murray-Green Library Computer Classrooms
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Actuarial Science Networking and Career Event
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 2nd Floor Ida B. Wells Lounge
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
More events

Meet the CAS Leadership Team

Bonnie Gunzenhauser

Dean Bonnie Gunzenhauser, PhD, leads the College of Arts and Sciences. She is assisted by a dedicated team of faculty and administrators who guide the college’s academic programs.

Meet the CAS Dean’s Office Team | Meet the CAS Department Chairs | Meet the CAS Program Directors 

The CAS Student Experience

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Get an insider’s view of the Roosevelt student experience. Learn about life as a College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate or graduate student by reading our student-focused blogs.

Read the Undergrad Student Blog
Read the Grad Student Blog

CAS Accomplishments

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College of Arts and Sciences alumni, students, faculty and staff achieve success in their careers, communities and in their fields of study. From prestigious internships, promotions and publications to community service, activism and educational events, CAS makes important contributions to the community.

Learn about CAS accomplishments
Rick Yancey award winning author
Award-winning author Rick Yancey (BA English '87) found a home at Roosevelt University - one that would put him on the path to his career as a writer.
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