Study at Roosevelt University
Founded in 1945, Roosevelt University, or RU, is a private institution of higher education with campuses in Chicago's Loop and northwest suburban Schaumburg. It also offers classes in various communities, schools, and corporations. RU provides more than 120 doctor's, master's, bachelor's degrees and certificate programs in the fields of arts, sciences, business, and education. The departments and programs are organized into the following colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- Chicago College of Performing Arts
- Evelyn T. Stone University College
Some of the graduates of RU have gone on to become famous personalities. Among them are Tony Alcantar, an American actor; Shel Silverstein, an American author; Merle Dandridge, Broadway and Television actress; and Jim Skinner, CEO, McDonald's Corporation.
Profile of Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University is in Chicago, IL. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Roosevelt University issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
The school offers many Course Topics. Fields of study in vogue at Roosevelt University include music, business and management, and therapy and Counselling.
Roosevelt University Selectivity
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 49% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at Roosevelt University. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 663 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 620 in 2007.
Faculty
The most successful professors at Roosevelt University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Student Enrolment
Approximately 7, 163 students study at Roosevelt University .
Student Life
Part-time study is common at the school.
Roosevelt University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 753 | business management, human resources development, business communications, accounting, business, human resources, finance, management science, . . . | | Education and Teaching | 447 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education, school Counselling, teacher education, reading teaching, . . . | | Therapy and Counselling | 243 | psychology, clinical psychology, mental and social health services, organizational psychology, mental health Counselling | | Liberal Arts | 227 | liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, economics, women's studies, . . . | | Music | 100 | voice, music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, various music studies, jazz, piano, music theory and composition, music pedagogy, . . . | | Media | 84 | journalism, communication studies, journalism courses, organizational communications, public relations, radio and television | | Computer Science and Engineering | 59 | computer science, computer networking, information science | | Hospitality | 58 | hospitality management | | office and Administration | 40 | office management, business support services | | Science | 40 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry | | Family and Social Work | 37 | public administration, human services, social service professions | | Drama and Performing Arts | 31 | acting, directing, various performing arts, drama | | Law | 29 | legal assistant | | Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, statistics | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 8 | real estate | | Medical Support and Technology | 5 | nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, clinical and medical lab science | | Engineering Technician | 4 | electronics tech | | Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism | | Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science | | Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy | | Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing | | Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Contact: Roosevelt University
Roosevelt University
430 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605-1394
General Phone: (312) 341-3500
http: //www.roosevelt.edu
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