College Dean
Filiz Dik Ph.D.
Dean of College of Science, Math and Nursing
Professor of Mathematics
FDik@rockford.edu
815-226-4124
College Support Staff:
Science, Math and Nursing
Anya McIntyre
CBS Laboratory Manager and SMN Administrative Assistant
AMcIntyre@rockford.edu
815-394-5165
The College of Science, Math, and Nursing at Rockford University combines a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education with abundant opportunities to participate in independent and productive research. The four departments housed in the College are Chemical and Biological Sciences; Math, Computer Science, and Physics; Nursing; and Psychology. We offer at least 10 broad areas of study necessary to achieve students’ educational goals. Our chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), and our nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Our strong and diverse faculty provides excellent instruction for student success and will prepare students for the career of their choice.
Departments
Chemical and Biological Sciences
The Chemical and Biological Sciences department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in biochemistry, biology, and chemistry, as well as Bachelor of Arts degrees in biology and chemistry.
Majors
Biochemistry (B.S.) – track in ACS certified
Biology (B.A., B.S.) – tracks in Biomedical Sciences, and Conservation & Wildlife
Chemistry (B.A., B.S.) – track in ACS
Pre-Professional
Dental
Medical
Pharmacy
Physical Assistant
Veterinary
Psychology
The Psychology department develops students with an understanding of human thought and behavior through active learning.
Majors
Psychology (B.A., B.S.)
Human Development (B.A., B.S.)- tracks in Child/Adolescent Development, Aging Studies, Lifespan
Minors
Psychology
Human Development- tracks in Child/Adolescent Development, Aging Studies, Life Span
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics
The Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics department blends the best in mathematical and scientific training with a strong liberal arts education.
Majors
Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)- tracks in Management Information Systems, Web Development
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)- tracks in Data Science, General, Computational
Minors
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Physics
Web Development