Roosevelt University

Graduate Application Requirements by Major/Program

To complete your graduate admission application, review the required documents/application procedures for your major or program.

Please click the link for your specific program:

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, regardless of whether credit was transferred or a degree was earned.

Please check deadlines. Rolling admission means completed applications are reviewed as they are received. Check your individual program of interest for deadline exceptions and supplemental application requirements.

Regardless of the campus you plan to attend, send all application materials to:

Roosevelt University Office of Admission
1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173

If you have questions, please contact us:

Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: 312-281-3252 or 877 APPLY RU
Fax: 312-281-3356
Email: gradadmission@roosevelt.edu

College of Arts & Sciences

Program

 

Biotechnology & Chemical Science (MS)
Biology (MS)

Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Cellular and Molecular Biology

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Computer Science & Information Technology (MS)

 

Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

Computer Science I, II, & III, Discrete Mathematics

GPA Requirement:

Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

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Economics (MA)

Chicago Campus only

Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

Economics I & II

GPA Requirement:

Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

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English (MA)

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Creative Writing (MFA)

Chicago Campus only

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Application Deadlines:

Creative Writing:
Applications are considered for the fall semester only. Priority consideration - February 1; Final consideration - March 15 (completed files only)

English:
Program not accepting applications

Required Documents:

  • One copy of a single writing sample
  • Goal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Creative Writing application (in addition to the university application).

Writing Sample:

  • Creative Writing: One copy of roughly 20 page writing sample, visit department website for additional information.

Required Application:

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History (MA)

Chicago Campus only

Application Deadline:

Spring semester – October 15 (completed files only)

Fall semester – March 1 (completed files only)

Review of applicants after the deadline is not guaranteed for term specified.

No summer admission.

Required Documents:

  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably from college professors)
  • 500 word essay: “What field in history interests you and why?” or “How does history help you understand a problem in the world today?”

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Integrated Marketing Communications (MS)

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Journalism (MS)

Chicago Campus only

Application Deadline:

IMC: Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer

Journalism: Rolling admission for fall term only. No spring or summer admission.

GPA Requirement:

Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

If GPA is between 2.7 and 3.0, submit personal statement, three letters of recommendation, resume and additional materials if requested.

Additional Documents:

Resume suggested

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Sociology (MA)

Chicago Campus only

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Documents:

One page essay explaining applicant’s desire to pursue graduate work in sociology

GPA Requirement:

Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

Applicants also should have completed at least four undergraduate sociology courses with a GPA of 3.25 or higher

Additional Documents:

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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Mathematics (MS) Actuarial Science

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

Eight semester hours of undergraduate calculus courses.

GPA Requirement:

GPA must be at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

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Public Administration (MPA)

Chicago Campus only

Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Essay:

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.

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Clinical Psychology (MA) and 
Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) (MA) 

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Application Deadline:

Spring semester: November 1 (completed files only)

Fall semester: Priority consideration - February 1; Final consideration - May 1 (completed files only). Applications received after May 4 will be considered for the spring 2013 semester.

No summer admission.

GPA Requirement:

Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher preferred on a 4.0 scale.

Required Application:

Clinical MA Supplementary Application Form

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

Please see pre-requisite courses listed on the supplemental application.

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Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Chicago Campus only

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Application Deadline:

December 15 for the following fall semester (completed files only).

Interviews are by invitation only and are required. Invited applicants will attend one of two interview days.

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor or a master degree in psychology or in a closely related field

Required Documents:

  • three letters of recommendation: Recommendation forms
  • curriculum vitae
  • personal statement regarding your professional goals

Vitae and personal statement must be emailed as a Word or PDF document to applyRU@roosevelt.edu with your full name followed by "/PsyD" in the subject line.

Course & GPA Requirements:

Successful completion of the following courses with at least a 3.0 (B) average: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods or Introductory Statistics.

Required Exam:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

(GRE; the general test, including verbal, quantitative and analytical writing, scores sent directly from ETS, school code: 1666, GRE Psychology subject test not required)

Required Application:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology application (click here to complete the online PsyD application).

Additional Information:

To receive information about the PsyD program, please send an email to applyRU@roosevelt.edu with your name, preferred mailing address, and request for PsyD information.

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Industrial Organizational Psychology (MA)

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Documents:

Personal statement explaining applicant’s professional goals, work and/or community involvement and interest in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Statement should be no longer than two pages, double spaced, standard font.

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

At least 18 hours of psychology required, including general psychology, introductory statistics, research methods, and one advanced undergraduate course.

Required Exam:

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) - the general test, including verbal, quantitative and analytical writing, scores sent directly from ETS, school code: 1666

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Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PhD)

Schaumburg Campus only

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall only; no spring or summer admission

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, management, business or closely related field.

Required Documents:

  • Personal statement demonstrating a clear well-articulated understanding of the expectations and responsibilities of graduate training in industrial and organizational psychology, strong career motivation, and indication of research interests
  • Three letters of recommendation.

Required Exam:

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

(GRE; the general test, including verbal, quantitative and analytical writing, scores sent directly from ETS, school code: 1666)

Required Application:

The Doctorate in Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology application (click here for online application)

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Women’s & Gender Studies (MA)

Chicago Campus only

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Degree Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree completed by start date. Undergraduate major does not have to be in WGS.

GPA & Exam Requirements:

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.  GRE not required but may be submitted at applicant's discretion 

Application Deadline:

Fall semester: Priority consideration - March 1; Final consideration - May 15 (completed files only) provided space is available.

No spring or summer admission.

Required Documents:

  • Personal statement (2-3 pages detailing your reasons for applying; your background in WGS-related education and/or experience, and your research, professional, and/or personal goals for graduate study)
  • Scholarly/professional writing sample (10-15 pages; your submission may be a paper accepted for previous coursework; an authored report for a community or political organization, or a published article)
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation.  Letters from college or university faculty with whom you have worked are preferred. Alternatively, letters from references who can attest to your scholarly abilities and/or your professional experience may be submitted.and two letters of recommendation.
  • A list composed by the applicant of all completed WGS-related courses. Include level (undergraduate or graduate), course title, and department. Courses may be from multiple disciplines. Students with little or no academic background in WGS may be required to enroll in undergraduate WGS coursework at Roosevelt as a pre-requisite for graduate study.

Required Application:

Graduate Certification Application

Graduate Credential Application


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College of Business

Business Administration (MBA)

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Accounting (MSA)

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Human Resource Management (MSHRM)

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Real Estate (MSRE)
Chicago Campus only

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Accounting Forensics (MSAF)

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Documents:

Resume or detailed work history, a one or two page personal goal statement.

Required Exam:

Admissions Test Score (if required): GMAT (taken within the last five years). Students that have taken the GRE, LSAT or MCAT may have these test scores considered after a review.

Applicants with undergraduate GPAs of 3.0+ will not be required to submit a GMAT test score, though they can submit a score if they wish with their application*.

Roosevelt offers a GMAT test prep course. Please click on the following link for more information: http://www.ed2go.com/roosevelt

 

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College of Education

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Special Education

Bilingual/ESL Endorsement 
Offered at Schaumburg Campus and on Saturdays only

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Application Deadline:

Fall & summer semesters: Priority consideration-March 1 (completed files only); Final consideration- until classes begin.

Spring semester: Priority consideration-October 15 (completed files only); Final consideration (as space available) two weeks prior to start of classes.

GPA Requirement:

Overall GPA must be at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Grade point average is recalculated using all completed courses whether or not a part of a bachelor degree. There is no probation except for Special Education.

For Secondary Education only: Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the area in which teaching certification is selected (~30 credits).

Required Exam:

Passing score on the Illinois Basic Skills Test (IBST) or Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). Applicants must pass the IBST/TAP before they will be able to register for classes.  Click here for information about IBST test prepartion resources. 

Visit www.icts.nesinc.com for IBST information and test registration procedures. For questions related to the IBST, call 800-239-8107.

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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School Counseling

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Application Deadline:

Applications are considered for the fall semester only.

Priority consideration-March 1; Final consideration-August 1 (complete files only).

Interviews are by invitation only and are required for admittance into the program. The next interview is scheduled for June 25, but additional interviews will be scheduled. 

Required Documents:

Personal goal statement describing the evolution of your interest in, and commitment to, the field of counseling. Your statement should include a description of any human service experiences you have had, your professional goals and any other pertinent information to help the admission committee understand your potential as a counselor. Your personal statement should be 3-5 pages in length, double-spaced standard font.

Two letters of recommendation with attached Roosevelt standardized recommendation forms.

GPA Requirement:

Minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 120 semester hours.

Required Exam (School Counseling applicants only):

Teacher certification or passing score on the Illinois Basic Skills Test (IBST) or Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). Click here for information about IBST test prepartion resources.

Visit www.icts.nesinc.com for test information and registration procedures. For questions related to the IBST please call 800-239-8107.

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Educational Leadership (MA & EdD)

Programs taught in cohort model

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Application Deadline:

EdD: program accepting applications for fall 2013

MA-Fall semester: rolling admission. Spring semester: November 1 (completed files only). No summer admission.

Required Documents:

EdD: visit program page for requirements

MA: Two letters of recommendation with recommendation forms, regular teaching or school service personnel certificate, two years of successful teaching or school service personnel experience (required for the Illinois General Administrative Certificate), and personal statement required.

Required Exam (EdD applicants only):

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last three years (the general test, including verbal, quantitative and analytical writing, scores sent directly from ETS, school code: 1666)

Required Forms:

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Reading /Language and Literacy (MA)

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Documents:

Teaching certificate, *evidence of two years teaching experience in K-12 public school.

GPA Requirement:

Minimum 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

*Exceptions to above criteria may be approved by program advisor.

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Teacher Leadership (MATL)

Online program only

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Application Deadline:

Fall & Summer semesters: Priority consideration-March 1 (completed files only); Final consideration- until classes begin.

Spring semester: Priority consideration-October 1 (completed files only); Final consideration two weeks prior to start of classes.

Required Documents:

Teaching Certificate

GPA Requirement:

Minimum 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Other Requirements:

Must be teaching while in the program and have at least one year of contracted teaching experience.

May begin elective courses spring or summer if approved by program advisor.

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College of Professional Studies

Hospitality and Tourism Management (MSHTM)

Chicago Campus only

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Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Documents:

Personal goal statement and professional resume.

GPA Requirement:

Minimum 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Undergraduate Prerequisites:

Additional undergraduate coursework may be required after consultation with faculty advisor.

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Training and Development (MATD)

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Human Performance Improvement (MAHPI)

Application Deadline:

Rolling admission for fall, spring and summer.

Required Documents:

Personal goal statement and professional resume.

GPA Requirement:

Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Other Requirements:

New applicants for summer 2012 and beyond with GPAs under 3.0 may be required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) after review of application materials.

(GRE; the general test, including verbal, quantitative and analytical writing, scores sent directly from ETS, school code: 1666)

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