School Details
Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit, four-year, co-educational institution conveniently located in Chicago. There is a second campus location in Schaumburg, Illinois. The school was founded in 1945 and was named in honor of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. From its inception, the mission of the school has been to offer educational opportunities without regard to “socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic origin, age or gender.” Today, Roosevelt University continues to uphold its mission of diversity.
Roosevelt University supports a full range of undergraduate and graduate academic degrees and professional certificates from the following colleges:
- Chicago College of Performing Arts
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Heller College of Business
- College of Education
RUOnline is regionally accredited to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees, along with credentials and courses. The Fast-Track Program for Adults provides evening and online learning opportunities for adult students. With RU online degrees you can study at your own pace and on your own schedule without leaving your community. Learn from some of the best teachers in the field who teach using an asynchronous format.
Accreditation & Licensing
Roosevelt University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Business
Businesses of all types need skilled leaders who can encourage positive change, boost employee satisfaction and productivity, and help meet business goals. The online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership provides you with the skills and insights necessary to take on this dynamic and challenging role.
Courses explore ways to influence organizations and manage change in fast-evolving work settings. You will develop effective communication skills, a solid understanding of leadership and team dynamics, and strategic thinking skills regarding organizational challenges. Graduates can find employment in roles such as employee training and development, recruitment, health care administration, business consulting, project management, and human resource management.
Some of the courses included in this online Organizational Leadership degree are:
- Persuasion and presentation skills
- Group dynamics and facilitation
- Evidence-based decision making
- Social justice and diversity in the workplace
- Conflict and negotiation
With a Master of Arts in Organization Development, you will learn how to improve workplace performance. Graduates will have the skills needed to improve employee capabilities to achieve higher levels of organizational success.
Coursework prepares you to assess organizational and individual needs, create and implement solutions, and generate support. The curriculum aligns with competencies from the Organization Development Network Global Practice Network. Some of the career opportunities for graduates include human capital development director, talent acquisition manager, organizational effectiveness consultant, and more.
Students in this online organizational leadership degree program will learn about topics including:
- Workplace learning
- Instructional methods and delivery
- Instructional design models and theories
- Evaluation
- Adult learning technologies
This online MBA program emphasizes the realities of the global marketplace. Students pursuing the Accounting concentration will enhance their understanding of issues related to asset valuation, income determination, and more.
In this online Accounting degree program, you will gain advanced skills in problem solving, management, and decision making necessary in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Some of the elective options available to MBA / Accounting students include:
- Advanced cost and managerial accounting
- International accounting
- Accounting information systems
- Government and nonprofit accounting
- Federal taxation
For a graduate degree that emphasizes the realities of the global marketplace, consider this online MBA program. With a concentration in Accounting Forensics, you can prepare for a career working closely with the legal system to ensure accountability and compliance.
This online Accounting degree provides you with advanced skills in problem solving, management, and decision making necessary in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
You can select concentration courses from options including:
- Fraud examination
- Financial statements and fraud
- Anti-money laundering
- Computer forensics and auditing
- Topics in business forensics
For an online MBA program that emphasizes the realities of the global marketplace, consider this program that also offers a concentration in Economics. You will learn core business administration skills along with in-depth studies in the field of Economics.
The curriculum of this online Master of Business Administration degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
The program includes studies such as:
- Accounting for executives
- Information resource management
- People management and organizational behavior
- Marketing strategy, theory, and practice
Gain a well-rounded MBA degree that emphasizes the realities of business in the global marketplace with this online program focusing on Finance. You will gain advanced financial skills and knowledge with this Master of Business Administration concentration.
Coursework in this online Finance degree provides you with advanced skills in problem solving, management, and decision making necessary in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Finance students can choose from concentration courses including:
- International financial analysis
- Theory and cases of financial management
- Capital markets and financial institutions
- Investment theory
- Derivatives
The Master of Business Administration / Hospitality and Tourism Management degree provides you with well-rounded business skills and knowledge of the global marketplace bound to help you in your business pursuits. Students in this online hospitality management degree will learn about issues and trends in the industry, applied research methods related to hospitality management, and how to complete hospitality operations analysis.
The program helps to enhance your skills in problem solving, management, and decision making necessary in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Some of the core MBA topics covered in this degree program include:
- Accounting for executives
- Finance for decision-makers
- People management and organizational behavior
- Strategic management
- Marketing strategy
With this online MBA program, you will learn the realities of working in a global marketplace. Coursework emphasizes real-world application of theories taught in the classroom. With a concentration in Human Resource Management, you will gain the skills you need to attract, train, and motivate the best employees to reach your company’s goals.
The curriculum of this online HR Management degree enhances problem solving, management, and decision making skills necessary in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Students pursuing the HR Management concentration can expect to cover topics such as:
- Strategic issues in human resources
- Employee selection and staffing
- Compensation management
For a well-rounded business education, consider this online MBA program. With a concentration in Information Systems, you will gain the skills you need to lead technology management for your organization.
The curriculum of this online management information systems degree serves to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Students pursuing the Information Systems concentration can choose from course topics such as:
- Database systems
- Accounting information systems
- Global issues in information systems
- Decision support systems
- Business analysis
This online MBA program offers an education that is truly focused on the realities and complexities of the global economy. The Master of Business Administration in International Business provides you with a well-rounded business education alongside in-depth studies of areas such as accounting, financial analysis, information systems, marketing, and more in a global context.
The curriculum of this online International Business degree serves to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Core MBA coursework covers topics including:
- Information resource management
- Marketing strategy
- People management and organizational behavior
- Finance for decision makers
Further your business career with an online MBA in Management. This versatile degree concentration provides you with the skills you need to climb the corporate ladder in nearly any setting.
The curriculum of this online business management degree serves to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Management students can choose from concentration classes such as:
- Business analysis
- Social entrepreneurship
- Operations management
- International business environment analysis
- Project management
Learn how to get your product or service in front of the right audience with the right messaging with an MBA focused on Marketing. This online Marketing degree allows you to gain a well-rounded business education through core Master of Business Administration coursework, while also learning specialized topics in marketing.
The curriculum is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Students in this degree concentration can choose from courses including:
- Communication and consumer behavior
- Research for marketing decisions
- Business plan and strategy for new ventures
- International marketing analysis
This online Master of Business Administration program provides key business knowledge alongside specialized training in Marketing Communications. Students will learn about brand marketing, communication methods, brand planning, and message strategy.
The curriculum of this online Marketing degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Some of the core business topics you will learn about include:
- Accounting for executives
- Finance for decision makers
- Information resource management
- Statistics for business decisions
Gain advanced business skills to help you advance your real estate career with this online MBA focused on Real Estate. Students can choose to learn about topics including real estate finance and investment, valuation, law, and more.
The curriculum of this online Real Estate degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Some of the concentration courses available to students include:
- Urban land economics
- Real estate management and marketing
- Real estate design and feasibility
- Public private partnerships
- Project and construction management
- Real estate development
Learn how to manage the structural, legal, and financial challenges associated with starting a business focused on social impact with this online MBA in Social Entrepreneurship. Students will create a working business model and develop it throughout the program.
The curriculum of this online entrepreneurship degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Concentration coursework includes studies of:
- Business Plan and Strategy: New Ventures
- Social Entrepreneurship: Creating the Vision
- Social Entrepreneurship: Implementation
With the Master of Science in Accounting Forensics, you will learn key skills in auditing and investigation to determine the accuracy of financial reporting documents. Forensic accountants can help lawyers in investigations or testify as expert witnesses in court.
This online Accounting degree program prepares you for this career path through team projects, case analyses, and written and oral presentations. Graduates will be well prepared to earn a number of professional credentials, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Managerial Accountant.
Courses explore topics in areas including:
- Asset valuation
- Fraud examination
- Anti-money laundering
- Computer forensics and auditing
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can become a leader in the fight against crime with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Roosevelt University. The online criminal justice degree explores the challenges (and tensions) from a social justice perspective.
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you will enjoy comprehensive coursework and a capstone project to analyze real-life issues. Your online studies explore such topics as:
- Victimology
- White collar crime
- Police and society
- Ethics in criminal justice
You can join the legal profession with the Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies from Roosevelt University. The online paralegal degree has more than four decades of preparing professionals to make an immediate impact in a company, firm, agency, or social justice organization.
Through the online paralegal bachelor’s degree program, you earn your paralegal certification upon graduation. Your online studies impart such skills as:
- Interviewing clients
- Researching the law
- Drafting legal documents
- Preparing client correspondence
Education
Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career working with a select group of students, those who are learning English while dealing with special needs. This program is designed for licensed educators in grades K-12.
The curriculum in this online special education degree provides skills to help students learn a second language. You will learn strategies for working with students with disabilities and diverse language backgrounds in a program that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Students enjoy a flexible schedule that allows them to study when and where it is convenient. Plus, if you currently work with diverse learners, the required field experiences can be waived.
Graduates earn two credentials:
- Bilingual/ESL
- Special Education (LBS 1)
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program is part of a growing field that is available to educators who want a more marketable skillset in the workforce. Instead of teaching in a school, students enter the field of corporate training. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a career in:
- Corporate Training
- Talent Development
- Consulting
- Performance Management
- Instructional Design
Candidates benefit from a program that has been fully online for over 15 years. In addition to the flexibility of online courses, you will also engage with an experienced faculty and a network of fellow learners that allow you to develop real-world skills.
This online Master of Business Administration program offers an optional concentration in Training and Development. Students will learn key concepts and best practices in instructional design.
The curriculum of this online human resources degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Concentration coursework includes studies of:
- Introduction to training and development
- Training delivery
- Learning technologies
Healthcare
Learn how to lead effectively in a variety of medical environments with the Master of Business Administration focused on Health Services Administration. Students in this online business administration degree program learn how to manage healthcare policies, ethics, laws, and more.
The curriculum of this online healthcare administration degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Students may study topics including:
- Health, illness, and medicine in American society
- Introduction to health services
- Managing and marketing integrated health systems
- Economic issues in health service management
- Long term care administration
Psychology & Human Services
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Roosevelt University is an online psychology degree that addresses a wide variety of topics. This program aims to provide its students with a better understanding of people’s thought processes, emotions, and behaviors through the study of psychology. Focusing on the study of mental processes and behavior, you also learn how psychologists ask and answer questions while studying the research and experimental foundations of psychology. This online bachelor’s in psychology helps you understand research methods in psychology, learn critical thinking skills, and explains how to apply psychological principles to address various challenges concerning social justice.
This program offers four optional concentrations:
- Mental Health—learn about psychological well-being and distress, personality, and the ways mental health professionals address these concerns
- Neuroscience—analyze the biological bias of behavior and organizational principles of brain functioning
- Child and Family Studies—learn about child development, including such areas as parenting, schooling, and the place of children and families in society
- Forensic Psychology—study psychology and the law in detail
Roosevelt University offers an online psychology degree, the Master of Arts in General Psychology. Providing broad-based training, this program covers applied psychology, research, and intervention. It is designed to further expertise in such fields as social work, counseling, nursing, or business, and can also benefit those preparing for doctoral studies. You will complete courses in psychotherapy, research methods, statistics, and professional and ethical issues. Faculty guide students so the program is tailored to fit their career and educational goals.
This flexible online master’s in psychology offers electives from a broad assortment of graduate psychology courses. You can also select from two concentrations:
- Applied Methods
- Quantitative Methods
Learn more about human behaviors in group situations with a Master of Business Administration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Better understanding group dynamics can help you manage employees, improve job satisfaction, and mediate conflict.
The curriculum of this online business administration degree is designed to increase your problem solving, management, and decision making abilities, skills critical in complex business environments. Small class sizes, mentoring and internship programs, networking opportunities, and international study options provide you with the real-world knowledge you need to succeed in the business world.
Some of the courses available to students in this online Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree program include:
- Personnel psychology
- Instructional design and training
- Job analysis and performance management
- Occupational health psychology
- Leadership and motivation
- Diversity in organizations