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University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435-6169

Official telephone: (815) 740-3400
Fax number: (815) 740-4285
Website: https://www.stfrancis.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 73%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 116 men, 203 women
Full-time faculty: 34 men, 54 women
Part-time faculty: 82 men, 149 women
Graduation rate: 65% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Statistics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Information Technology
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Technology
  • Music, General
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
  • Pre-Optometry Studies
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Certificates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Family and Community Services
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Information Technology
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports Communication
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Diplomas

  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Education, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Finance, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Science
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Social Work
  • Social Work, Other
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Doctorates

  • Education, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Nursing Practice
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Master's Degrees

  • Art Teacher Education
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Services, General
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Management Science
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Nursing Administration
  • Physician Assistant
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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