Student with Prof in lab

College of Science, Math, and Nursing

 

includes the departments of Chemical and Biological Sciences; Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics; Nursing, and Psychology.

 

 

 

 

Prof using chalkboard

College of Science, Math and Nursing

includes the departments of Chemical and Biological Sciences; Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics; Nursing, and Psychology.

Prof and Nursing student

College of Science, Math and Nursing

includes the departments of Chemical and Biological Sciences; Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics; Nursing, and Psychology.

 

 

 

 

 

Rockford University Professor Filiz Dik

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

Nursing

The mission of the Nursing department is to prepare registered professional nurses to provide quality nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse health needs.

Majors

Nursing (B.S.N.)

 

Our Students - What They Say

What I like about my major is that we are a close knit group of friends that work with each other to work through academic problems. Even if we do make a mistake, we support each other to try again.

Trevor Thomas

My education here will benefit my future because I am not only learning about my major, I am learning about life.

Vanessa Ostrander

As a non-traditional student returning to college, I feel that psychology is a rewarding field for me. I have gained practical application knowledge here at Rockford University to help people through therapy.

Pamela Ward

I like RU because it is small-scaled and you actually get to know your professors. The campus is like a little community, you get to know almost all of the students.

David Kubacki

I love the community here at Rockford University. There is always something going on here which is a great way to easily meet people and make new friends.

Erica Prchal

Through Rockford University and the JiET-A program, I am an intern in the Electronic Test Equipment department at UTC Aerospace Systems.

Jessica Segalla