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Lewis University

Lewis University
1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200

Official telephone: (815) 838-0500
Toll-free telephone: (800) 897-9000
Fax number: (815) 838-9456
Website: www.lewisu.edu
Screen last updated on: September 2007
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: Fall 2007: August 27, 2007
Spring 2008: January 14, 2008
Fall 2008: August 25, 2008
Spring 2009: January 12, 2009
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in the summer (for Fall) and December/January (for Spring).
Number and length of summer sessions: Summer sessions of varying lengths.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: nursing, criminal/social justice, business adminstration
Majors with the lowest enrollment: illustration, philosophy, theatre
Average freshman GPA: 2.71 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 81%
Student:Faculty ratio: 12:1
Total faculty: 239 men, 265 women
Full-time faculty: 82 men, 87 women
Part-time faculty: 165 men, 150 women
Graduation rate: 48% within six years

Lewis University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Undergraduate studies homepage: www.lewisu.edu/academics/
programs/ugrad.htm
Graduate studies homepage: www.lewisu.edu/academics/
programs/grad.htm
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning, adult education programs
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Many minors offered.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, Pre-Engineering; Pre-Meteorology; Pre-Physicians Assistant; Pre- Physical Therapy
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Combined 2-2 programs available:
BS / MBA, Chiropractic Medicine, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, MSN / MBA, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Pharmacy, Radiation Therapy
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
China, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom
Other special or unique academic programs:
Study travel tours (4-10 days) are offered by various departments on annual or bi-annual basis and have included trips to: Rome, Italy; Milan, Italy; Vienna, Austria; Dublin, Ireland; Berlin, Germany, China
Army ROTC: offered off-campus
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
  • Engine Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Academic Exploration Program
  • Accountancy
  • Aerospace Studies
  • American Studies
  • Applied Sociology/Political Science
  • Area Studies/History
  • Art/Design
  • Athletic Coaching
  • Athletic Training
  • Aviation Administration
  • Aviation Flight
  • Aviation Maintenance
  • Aviation Security
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration
  • Business Studies
  • Business Teacher Education
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Communication Technology
  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Social Justice
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Drawing
  • Economics
  • Elected Studies
  • Elementary Education
  • Elementary Education/Special Education
  • English
  • Environmental Science
  • Ethnic/Cultural Studies
  • Finance
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Fitness Management
  • Forensic Criminal Investigation
  • Health Care Leadership
  • History
  • Human Resources Management
  • Illustration
  • Information Technology Management
  • International Accounting
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Liberal Arts
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Military Science
  • Multimedia
  • Multimedia Journalism
  • Multimedia Production
  • Music Merchandising
  • Natural Science
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Nursing
  • Painting
  • Paralegal
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Print Journalism
  • Private Security/Loss Prevention Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radio/Television Broadcasting
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work/Human Services
  • Sociology
  • Sports Management
  • Studio Art
  • Theatre
  • Theology
  • Women's Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • placement for international baccalaureate
Other credit/placement programs:
http://www.lewisu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/advancedplacement.htm

DIPLOMAS OFFERED
  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Business/Management
  • Accounting and Computer Science
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Accounting and Related Services, Other
  • Acting
  • Administration of Special Education
  • African-American/Black Studies
  • Air Force JROTC/ROTC
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Air Transportation, Other
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • American History (United States)
  • American Literature (United States)
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • Applied Economics
  • Army JROTC/ROTC
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Chemistry, Other
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Communication, Journalism and Related Programs, Other
  • Comparative Literature
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Computer Science
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science
  • Criminology
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Drawing
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Economics, Other
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational Psychology
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
  • Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Financial Planning and Services
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Graphic Design
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Information Science/Studies
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Journalism
  • Journalism, Other
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mathematics, Other
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Military Studies
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Music, Other
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
  • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
  • Nursing, Other
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Philosophy, Other
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Engineering
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Nursing Studies
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
  • Radio and Television
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Real Estate
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other
  • School Psychology
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Secondary School Administration/Principalship
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services
  • Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Social Work, Other
  • Sociology
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Transportation/Transportation Management
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • Wind and Percussion Instruments
  • Women's Studies
 
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