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 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.

Events

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

Women's and Gender Studies Annual Fall Social

Mon, Sep 23, 2019

AUD 680 Gender Justice Space

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Joseph Loundy Human Rights Project Fall Speaker Series - Just Communities: Keren Zwick, National Immigrant Justice Center

Wed, Oct 2, 2019

Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL - AUD 244

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Meet the CAS Leadership Team

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

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

Arts & Sciences News

Math Professor Publishes New Book on Gaussian Harmonic Analysis

September 16, 2019

Best-selling author Imbolo Mbue: Stories of immigrants & elusive American Dream

September 9, 2019

Mathematics Faculty Contribute to Social Justice-themed Math Text

September 9, 2019

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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

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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