Undergraduate Brochure

UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS

The University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, turned 100 years old in 2020 and has more than 54,000 proud alumni across the globe. Steeped in a rich Catholic, Franciscan tradition, USF is home to a welcoming community of more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students who live on and commute to its cozy campus.

WELCOME. If you’re interested in becoming a USF Saint, use this QR code to get more details about everything mentioned in this book and so much more!

AWARDS & ACCREDITATION

Nationally ranked programs taught by expert professors give proof that USF graduates will finish their degree programs better educated, better trained, and better prepared for meaningful careers. Our graduates experience an exceptional job placement rate—most are hired prior to or within six months of graduating! All of this translates into one thing: future success.

Find your perfect fit at USF!

There are three residence halls to call home, tons of clubs and organizations to join, and even more activities that will keep you busy, having fun, and making lifetime friends.

A THRIVING CAMPUS LIFE

“I feel blessed to have met life-long friends and faculty at USF.”

RUSSELL EGAN | Accounting & Economics

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

USF is committed to an affordable education for its Fighting Saints. It’s true that 100% of freshmen receive some type of financial aid at USF, with over 90 scholarships and grants available. For those who meet admission criteria, academic awards and scholarships range from $1,000 to full tuition per year!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We welcome students from all kinds of places (including 23 countries), for all kinds of reasons (more than 100 degree options). There are no giant lecture halls on campus, and with an average class size of 13 students, you can count on focused, personal attention from your professors.

CAMPUSES

USF operates three Joliet campuses. Main Campus has been at the heart of the historic Cathedral Area for more than 100 years. Just two miles away, the St. Clare Campus houses the Leach College of Nursing. St. Bonaventure Campus in downtown Joliet includes art facilities, a mock trial courtroom and a business incubator.

ATHLETICS

Owners of four NAIA national championships, the Fighting Saints are over 400 student-athletes on 22 men’s and women’s teams. They excel on the playing field and in the classroom, boasting a 3.31 cumulative GPA annually. With athletic scholarships available for many athletes, it pays to play!

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Art & Design (B.A.)

• Graphic Design

• Photography

• Studio Art

Biochemistry (B.S.)

• Pre-Dental

• Pre-Medicine

• Pre-Optometry

• Pre-Pharmacy

Biology (B.S.)

• Pre-Athletic Training

• Pre-Dental

• Pre-Medicine

• Pre-Occupational Therapy

• Pre-Optometry

• Pre-Pharmacy

• Pre-Physical Therapy

• Pre-Physician Assistant

• Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Biology with Biology/Science

Concentration and Professional

Educator License—

Secondary Education (B.S.)

Communication & Media Arts (B.A.)

• Advertising & Marketing

• Audio

• Journalism & Public Communication

• Media Studies

• Video

• Visual Communication

Computer Science (B.S.)

Criminal & Social Justice (B.A.)

• Forensics

• Language & Cultural Diversity

• Law & Politics

• Leadership

• Psychology

• Social Work

Digital Audio Recording Arts (B.S.)

• Audio Engineer

• Computer Science

• Music Industry Entrepreneur

• Recording Artist

• User Generated Content

Digital Humanities (B.A.)

English (B.A.)

• Comparative Literature

• English Literature

• Writing

English with English/Language Arts

Concentration and Professional Educator License—Secondary Education (B.S.)

History (B.A.)

• European History

• Non-Western

• United States

• Optional: International Relations

History with History/Social Science

Concentration and Professional Educator License—Secondary Education (B.A.)

Individualized Major (B.A.)

Industrial & Organizational Psychology (B.A.)

Information Technology (B.S.)

Information Technology & Network Specialist (B.S.)

Liberal Studies (B.A.)

Mathematics (B.S.)

• Actuarial Science

• Data Science

• Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics & Computer Science (B.S.)

Mathematics with Professional Educator License—Secondary Education (B.S.)

Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)

Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.S.)

Political Science (B.A.)

• American Politics

• Pre-Law

• Public Policy

Psychology (B.A.)

Radiation Therapy (B.S.)

Radiography (B.S.)

Recreation & Sport Management (B.A.)

• Community Recreation & Park Resources

• Recreation Therapy

• Sport Operations Management

Social Work (BSW)

Substance Abuse Counseling (B.A.)

Theology (B.A.)

• Pastoral Ministry

• Teaching Ministry

Visual Arts with Professional Educator License (B.A.)

Web Application Development (B.S.)

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Accounting & Business Analysis (BBA)

Business Analytics (B.S.)

Economics (BBA)

Entrepreneurship (BBA)

Finance (BBA)

• Banking & Credit Analysis

• Entrepreneurial & Small Business Finance

• Financial Planning

• General Financial Management

Health Care Management (BBA)

International Business (BBA)

Marketing (BBA)

Supply Chain Management (BBA)

Values-Based Management (BBA)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Elementary Education (B.A.)

Middle Grades Education (B.A.)

• General Science

• Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Social Science

Secondary Education (B.A. or B.S.)

The major is obtained in the teaching field of study: see Biology, English, History and Mathematics with Professional Educator License majors listed under College of Arts & Sciences.

Special Education (B.A.)

Optional elementary endorsement is available.

Visual Arts Education (B.A.)

The major is obtained in the teaching field of study: see Visual Arts with Professional Educator License major listed under College of Arts & Sciences.

LEACH COLLEGE OF NURSING

Nursing (BSN)

MINORS

• Accounting

• Art & Design

• Art & Design - Photography

• Biology

• Business

• Business Analytics

• Chemistry

• Communication & Media Arts

• Computer Science

• Criminal & Social Justice

• Cybersecurity & Crime

• Data Science

• Digital Audio Recording Arts

• Economics

• Entrepreneurship

• Environmental Science

• Environmental Studies

• Finance

• Fine Arts History

• Foreign Language

• Franciscan Service

• Gerontology

• History

• Industrial & Organizational Psychology

• Information Technology

• International Business

• International Studies

• Leadership Studies

• Literature

• Marketing

• Mathematics

• Music

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Recreation Therapy

• Social Work

• Spanish Bi-Literacy

• Sport Communication

• Sport Marketing

• Supply Chain Management

• TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

• Theology

• User Generated Content

• Values-Based Management

• Writing

• Youth Development

A PLACE FOR CREATIVITY THE ARTS

Whether it’s art, graphic design, photography, digital audio recording arts, radio, videography or writing, your creative spirit will thrive through USF’s College of Arts & Sciences. Express yourself through not only your classes, but also through extracurriculars such as vocal and instrumental ensembles, the student news magazine, the TV Club and more.

THE SCIENCES

USF’s LaVerne & Dorothy Brown Science Hall contains cutting-edge labs, interactive classrooms, and open study spaces. Students learn in small classes with faculty who work alongside them in disciplines like biology and biochemistry, with a host of pre-professional medical concentrations for those interested in pursuing a career in those fields. Science students can also explore the natural sciences at the new Charlotte Codo Prairie research farm in Frankfort, Illinois.

TOP-NOTCH FACILITIES

BUSINESS

The top-ranked, accredited programs in USF’s College of Business & Health Administration range from accounting to economics, and health administration to transportation and logistics. A USF business degree gives you knowledge and skills that employers want and that translate across many industries. With supportive, professional faculty and valuable internships, you will build meaningful, real-world business and analytical skills.

EDUCATION

USF’s College of Education has been preparing students to become excellent teachers since 1925. USF is committed to providing engaging, top-quality education courses, designed to meet the challenges that face today’s educators. With field experiences early in the program, our students are prepared and ready to lead elementary and secondary classrooms as soon as they graduate from USF.

“I have thrived at USF because of the incredible community here. The College of Education does an amazing job of preparing us to be teachers.”

SARAH DEFFENBAUGH | Secondary Education, English

NURSING & HEALTH CARE

USF has educated generations of skilled nurses who have important roles in hospitals and clinics across the country. In USF’s Leach College of Nursing, you will receive an exceptional, rigorous nursing education, preparing you to be a competent clinician and an advocate for your patients. You can also follow an allied health path through the College of Arts & Sciences, studying Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy and Radiography, or you might decide to pursue a degree in Psychology to help address mental health issues.

“I love the opportunities that USF has to offer and how much the nursing professors care about your success.“

DANIEL CAPBIANCO | Nursing

THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS