Art & Art History

The Art and Art History department specializes in educating students in the various modes of visual communication.

Majors

Art (B.A., B.F.A.)- tracks in two-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, Graphic Blueprint
Art History (B.A.)

Minors

Art
Fine art History
Graphic Design

Historical and International Studies

The Historical and International Studies department encourages students to read and think critically and to write clearly in order to more fully interact with the present and future worlds.

Major

History (B.A., B.S.)
History (B.A. or B.S. with Secondary Educational activity Licensure)
Humanities (B.A.)
International Studies (B.A., B.S.)

Minors

History- track for Secondary Education
Humanities
International Studies- tracks in Area Studies, Arts & Peoples, Environment & Development, Ideas & Religions, Politics & Economy, Security & Peace Studies

Performing Arts

The Performing Arts section offers all Rockford University students a unique opportunity to explore dance, music, and theatre equally dissever but interrelated art forms.

Majors

Trip the light fantastic (B.A., B.F.A.)
Music (B.A.)
Theatre (B.F.A.)- tracks in Acting/Dancing, Design/Production, Musical Theatre Operation, Theatre Management
Theatre Arts (B.A.)

Minors

Trip the light fantastic toe
Music
Theatre Arts

English

The English department offers courses that help students detect the applied value of critical enquiry and intensive textual analysis.

Major

English language (B.A.)

Pocket-sized

English

Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and Cultures

The Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and Cultures (LPRC) department is committed to the principle of proficiency as its orientation on teaching and learning a language besides as fostering appreciation for the world's diverse religious traditions.

Majors

Castilian (B.A.)

Minors

Aboriginal and Medieval Studies
Ethics
Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies
Linguistics and Translations
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Spanish

The College of Arts and Humanities represents the soul of the liberal arts pedagogy at Rockford University. The departments in A & H embody the heart of humankind, its wisdom, its languages (visual, spoken and written), and its legacies. We desire our students to value the power of thinking and cognition. We also want them to capeesh the dazzler of the world around them—both natural dazzler and as well the arts, music, dance, and theater; to be able to reason out the arguments of politicians, bosses, or family members; to express themselves with words of dear and hope; to empathize the past and what information technology can teach u.s.a. almost the futurity; to know the divine; and to understand other languages and cultures around them and effectually the globe.

A & H disciplines, in particular, help students learn to call back, reason, analyze and write, to use information and facts for edifice an argument or explaining cause and outcome, and to adapt to the world they live in now and volition be working in when they graduate. These are the skills needed in today'due south world across the wide-and-e'er-irresolute-spectrum of careers.

Our Students - What They Say

I cannot speak highly enough about the Rockford University Castilian department. My classes were energetic, motivating and full of opportunities to develop and refine my language skills, which led me to a successful career in teaching Spanish.

Rockford University was the only schoolhouse to which I practical. It was the only school I wanted to nourish.

When I was away from the campus, I missed having my own work space and the guidance from faculty that Rockford University offers its students.

I was looking for a smaller college with a customs vibe. What impressed me the most was how different the campus is - the forest, the trails, the wildlife, and the shut proximity to restaurants and shopping.

I come from a small town where it is common to be in small classes and develop lasting relationships with your teachers. I felt I could get that kind of education at Rockford University.

My professors are amazing instructors. They all seem to show a deep passion for literature and learning, and really seem to get involved in course discussions.

During my senior yr at Rockford University I had the opportunity to attend Unified Professional person Theatre Auditions, a huge audition looking for new talent. As a result of that, I was invited to audience and ultimately got a role for Cats.

The MAT program at Rockford University offers an fantabulous pedagogy to students and ties the information to the community nosotros live in every bit well as facilitating local clinical and student teaching placements.

I chose to attend RU considering of its close proximity to my home and because Rockford gave me the opportunity to study abroad.

A plus to Rockford Academy is the diversity of students, including on-campus, commuter, nontraditional and international. The educatee feel is enhanced by this diversity, both in the classroom and through actress curricular activities.

The Latin program played a major part in my decision to attend Rockford University. My aunt, who is an alumna, told me how Rockford University changed her life, and I wanted it to change mine, too.

I chose Rockford University because I wanted to nourish a college where I would be able to experience personalized course experience and a more one-on-one relationship with professors.

I withal find that I use the cognition I gained in the Rockford University classrooms years agone in my own classrooms today.

I chose Rockford for a number of reasons; i of the master reasons being the opportunity to study abroad.