Rosemont College

The Mission of Rosemont College

Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge.

Rosemont college seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, as well as the ability to make reasoned moral decisions. Rooted in Catholicism, and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:

trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person
diversity in human culture and experience
persistence and courage in the promoting justice with compassion

One College, Three Schools

Rosemont College is one college with three schools: the Undergraduate College, the School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Professional Studies. In 2008, the Board of Trustees affirmed the purpose of Rosemont College: to offer undergraduate degrees to women and men through the Undergraduate College, and graduate and undergraduate degrees to women and men through the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Located on a 56-acre campus in an attractive, historic suburban community 11 miles west of Philadelphia, Rosemont College offers opportunities and choices for women and men of all ages and backgrounds.

Undergraduate College

Founded: 1921
Location: Suburban. 11 miles west of Center City Philadelphia
Character: Catholic - Society of the Holy Child Jesus
Type: Private; liberal-arts

Total Student Enrollment: 903
Undergraduate Enrollment: 518
Graduate Enrollment: 385
Student Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 12

Tuition and Fees 2009-2010 academic year: $26,230
Room and Board: $10,580

Athletics Division: NCAA III
Men's sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country
Women's sports: basketball, tennis, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball

The Undergraduate College offers a number of majors and academic programs, awarding Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. Each program offers an in-depth study of a particular subject area, as well as a breadth of study in the liberal arts. Rosemont's majors are:

Undergraduate College Academic Programs:

Accounting B.S.
Biology, B.A.
Pre-Med track
Pre-Nursing track
Pre-dental track
Business B.S.
Chemistry, B.A.
Biochemistry track
Communication, B.A.
Economics, B.S.
Education, B.S.
Elementary Education
Secondary Education Certification with liberal arts major
English, B.A.
Environmental Studies, B.A.
French, B.A.
History, B.A.
History of Art, B.A.
Humanities B.A.
International Business B.S.
Philosophy, B.A.
Political Science, B.A.
Pre-Law track
Psychology, B.A.
Religious Studies, B.A.
Social Science, B.A.
Sociology B.A., B.S.
Deaf Studies Track
Forensic Sociology/Criminology
Applied Sociology/Sociological Practices
Spanish, B.A.
Studio Art and Design, B.A., B.F.A
Studio Art Track
Graphic Design Track
Interior Design Track
Women’s Studies, B.A.

Special Academic Programs

Nursing Program with Villanova University
Dental Program with Temple University
Medical Program with Drexel University

Dual Degree Programs at Rosemont College:

Undergraduate Degree		Graduate Program
Business		MBA
English/Communication		Creative Writing
English/Communication		Communication English Publishing
English/Communication		Communication English Literature
Psychology		Counseling
Psychology		Counseling

Rosemont College has developed inter-institutional cooperative agreements with Villanova University, Eastern University, Arcadia University, Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Holy Family University, Immaculata University, and Neumann College. These agreements allow for cross-registration and the sharing of library resources between the institutions.

Rosemont also offers study abroad programs, internships, individualized majors, an early assurance medical program and other Nursing Programs with Drexel University College of Medicine, accelerated BA and MA programs, and the Cornelian Scholars program for early acceptance to Rosemont's graduate programs.

School of Graduate Studies

Rosemont College's School of Graduate Studies offers the following co-educational graduate programs that award the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or the Master of Education degrees:

M.A. in Counseling Psychology

Professional Counseling in preparation for Pennsylvania licensure
Addictions counseling with certificate
School counseling with Elementary or Secondary Certification

M. A. in English Literature

Concentration in Literature
Concentration in Writing

M.A. in English & Publishing

Concentration in Editing and Writing
Concentration in Production and Design
Concentration in Marketing and Sales

M.F.A. in Creative Writing

Concentration in Prose
Concentration in Poetry
Concentration in Playwriting

M.A. in Education/Elementary Certification

Post-baccalaureate K-6 Instructional Certification
Accelerated Format - finish in as little as 15 months

Each program takes special pride in being innovative and cutting-edge. Courses are scheduled throughout the calendar year on evenings and weekends, and class enrollment is kept deliberately small to maximize contact with peers and expert faculty-practitioners. Students benefit from active involvement in the learning process- through research, discussion, simulations, and supervised field experiences.

Graduates are highly successful at obtaining or advancing their careers in all aspects of the publishing and communications industries, an array of mental health settings, and public and private school settings.

School of Professional Studies

The School of Professional Studies offers accelerated degree programs, certificates, and corporate training. The accelerated degree programs are completed in five-week sessions, normally meeting once a week for four hours. The accelerated graduate courses are completed in seven-week sessions or over a weekend.

The academic focus of the accelerated degree programs is on relevant and practical knowledge and techniques. Small class size and a seminar atmosphere complement the learning experience. All faculty are working professionals with at least a master's degree. Accelerated degree students may take classes at our main campus, our center-city Philadelphia campus, or online.

The School Professional Studies offers the following undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications:

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
Bachelor of Science in Management
Bachelor of Science in Management online
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Management
Master of Business Administration
Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management for Women
Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Rosemont College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.