06/01/2023 11:41 am
If you are interested in making an impact in the healthcare field, consider a Healthcare Administration degree. Demand for talent is climbing and is projected to continue to grow – along with the salaries connected to the role.
Earning a Healthcare Administration degree from Rockford University means you can play a critical role in a variety of healthcare options – from outpatient clinics to healthcare facilities to rehab centers and hospitals. The work you will do will be life-transforming – for you and the people you serve.
Healthcare administration, often referred to as healthcare management, is the practice of planning, coordinating, and overseeing the delivery of healthcare services. Professionals in this field work to ensure that healthcare organizations operate efficiently and effectively while providing high-quality care to patients. They play a vital role in managing budgets, personnel, and healthcare policies, making healthcare administration a critical component of the industry.
According to U.S. News, jobs in Medical and Healthcare Management are ranked #1 in Best Business Jobs.
A healthcare administration degree from Rockford University opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare management, policy analysis, and leadership. Graduates can pursue roles in:
Common Job Titles for Healthcare Administration Graduates include Nursing Home Administrator, Hospital Administrator, and Practice Administrator.
If you have a passion for healthcare and are intrigued by the opportunity of working at the administrative level, take the first step to earn your Healthcare Administration degree at Rockford University. You will build the skills and knowledge you need to excel in a growing field.
Healthcare Administrators oversee the operations anywhere people go for medical care. Places like hospitals, drug treatment centers, hospices, and outpatient clinics.
The demand for talent is climbing in the Healthcare Administration field. Medical and health services manager jobs are growing at an astronomical pace, 4x the national average.
The industry-wide salaries in Hospital Management average is $113,370.*
Common Jobs for Hospital Administration Grads include Nursing Home Administrator with a salary of $122,127*; Hospital Administrator with a salary of $237,000*; and Practice Administrator with a salary of $88,324*.
Median Salary
On average, entry-level healthcare administrators earn a median salary of $50,986*, according to Glassdoor. According to national statistics, the industry expects a 28% job growth this decade.
Career Outlook:
Rockford University’s Healthcare Administration degree program prepares students to work on the business side of healthcare, such as running a hospital or consulting in the healthcare industry. Ultimately, the degree program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the administrative aspects of healthcare.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in healthcare management, including roles in hospital administration and healthcare industry consulting. While they collaborate closely with medical professionals like doctors and nurses, their primary focus is on the operational and managerial aspects of healthcare institutions.
If you want to impact the healthcare field, consider a career in Healthcare Administration. Demand for talent is climbing and is projected to continue to grow.
Rockford University keeps classes small with a rate of 10 students for every faculty member. Our class sizes allow students to receive the attention and personalized learning experiences they deserve. We hire the right educators who can bring expertise and experience to the classroom environment and beyond, to ensure an interdisciplinary and highly engaging educational focus.
When you ask our students, “Why Rockford University?” you will find as many answers as you find students on our campus. One of the most significant commonalities in the responses you will hear is the sense of community. We know that college is when many people find their most profound friendships, and we encourage students to form communities around their shared interests.
We also define our Rockford University community by how well we bring together our diverse collection of student communities so they can share experiences, explore cultures, and work together to achieve their dreams.
Rockford’s location offers proximity to numerous healthcare facilities, creating ample opportunities for networking and internships.
We are centrally located approximately 90 miles from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. Our campus is a half mile east of the intersection of Business Route 20/East State Street and Alpine Road in Rockford.
Rockford is home to three major healthcare systems: MercyHealth, UWHealth, and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (located right down the street from RU’s campus at 5666 E. State St. in Rockford).
2023-24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog for RU’s Healthcare Administration Degree, B.A. or B.S.
The Healthcare Administration program is carefully designed to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the industry. Total credits: 63 to 66 credits
REQUIRED BUSINESS CORE COURSES (35-38 CREDITS)
Required Healthcare Administration Major Courses (28 credits)
A healthcare administration degree from Rockford University can be the key to a successful and fulfilling career in healthcare management. With accredited programs, experienced faculty, and a supportive campus community, Rockford University provides the ideal environment to pursue your passion for healthcare administration.
**DISCLAIMER: Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by national data. These outcomes may vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and employment opportunities. Rockford University does not guarantee employee placement, salary level, or career advancement.
09/08/2020 10:56 pm
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. If you’re interested in how human beings operate, a psychology degree can grant you key insights into these questions. You’ll learn what motivates human behavior by developing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a multi-faceted approach to learning. Through this psychology degree, you’ll amplify your ability to conduct rigorous research, help others, and also manage people. So, the principles of psychology have applications in a variety of fields.
Most employers value the skills that are developed through studying psychology. These skills include the ability to offer analytical insights, skilled reasoning, and effective communication. Even if you choose not to pursue a career as a practicing psychologist, employers will always be interested in employees with these skill sets. For instance, many people with psychology degrees find successful careers in healthcare, human resources, management, or marketing.
Psychology can also open the doors to more specialized education. Many of those with psychology degrees can choose from a range of graduate training opportunities:
While a degree can act as a road map for your chosen career path, the value of your degree does not solely lie in how quickly it takes you to your eventual employers. This is especially true with the study of psychology.
Humans are a complex species with wants, needs, and behaviors that differentiate and integrate us with other animals. We can make good choices for bad reasons and bad choices for good reasons. We use language to both convince and deter, and the way we interact with each other can often define who we are as individuals.
Psychology helps you understand this. It won’t partner every interaction you have with absolute clarity, but it can give you a window into behavior, motivations, and perceptions. It grants you perspective, which can allow you to develop closer relationships with practically everyone you meet.
Of course, you can’t remove yourself from the psychological equation, either. Through the study of psychology and its principles, you’ll be able to identify your own hidden influences and motivations. This can make you a better communicator to friends, family, employers, and with yourself.
A degree in psychology opens the door to a multitude of opportunities. Even if you choose not to pursue a master’s degree or more specialist education, you’ll find any number of careers are available to you:
With such a wide range of possible careers, you’ll find that your future earning potential will vary. Marriage and family therapists earn a median annual salary of around $50,000 according to 2019 survey data conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, according to the BLS, industrial-occupational psychologists earn a median annual salary of around $93,000.
As stated above, a psychology degree allows for more specialized education at the master’s and doctorate levels. As you progress through these advanced degrees, you’ll find an increased earning potential along with the increased odds of reaching high levels of your chosen career path.
At Rockford University, we take a cross-discipline approach to education. We combine classroom learning from world-class educators with real-life experience alongside experts in the field. Our diverse student body also gives students the ability to learn from each other and gain an additional perspective.
To see all that Rockford University can offer, schedule a personal visit today. You can also request additional information through our website.
Students in the Psychology Department develop an understanding of human thought and behavior through active learning. Our interdisciplinary approach, grounded in science, research and reflection, encourages self-exploration and engagement with the community. This challenging course of study empowers students to develop to their fullest potential socially, emotionally and intellectually.
Psychology
Starr Science Building
5050 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4172
Fax:815-394-5166Joel Lynch, Ph.D.
JLynch@rockford.edu
10/03/2019 2:36 pm
Professors Joel Lynch and Deborah Breiter are working together during the academic year 2019-2020 to enhance the teaching excellence on the Rockford University campus through educational development.
Educational Learning Outcomes:
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For more information please contact:
Dr. Deborah Breiter
dbreiter@rockford.edu
Dr. Joel Lynch
jlynch@rockford.edu
03/01/2018 5:12 pm
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Two Rockford University assistant professors of chemistry—Gidget Tay, Ph.D, and Matthew Bork, Ph.D.—have been honored with 2018 awards from the American Chemical Society.
Dr. Tay received the Local Section Outreach Volunteer of the Year Award for the Rock River Section of the ACS, nominated both for her chemistry demonstrations at after-school centers and public libraries as well as her series of “educational videos that combine dance and chemistry to explain concepts that students find difficult,” according to the ACS.
Dr. Tay, who was a dance minor as an undergraduate, collaborated with Rockford University Performing Arts faculty and students to produce the latest video on her DanceChemistry YouTube channel. Her videos have tackled topics including stereochemistry, reaction rates, distillation and solubility, with the hope that this free content will “inspire a younger generation of future scientists” and “be used to improve scientific understanding from a creative viewpoint.”
Dr. Bork earned a Salute to Excellence Award from the Affiliated Chemical Society for his work revitalizing an annual Chemistry Olympiad for the Rock River Section of the ACS. Dr. Bork has coordinated the event for five years, adding a banquet to the yearly meeting and working to build relationships with local high schools.
12/09/2016 4:49 pm
Schumaker Prize
994 – Dean Meyer
1995 – Alexander Kain
1996 – Timothy T. Konrad
1997 – Wayne Fetter
1998 – Brian Harty
1999 – Lisa Wise
2000 – Jo-Ann Valdivia
2001 – Melissa Kussner
2002 – Svetlana Petkova
2003 – Heather Holzwarth
2004 – Ellie Etminan
2005 – Lauren Poppen
2006 – Joseph R. Haney
2007 – Alen Vrebac
2008 – Amy M Rich 2009 – Mohit Singh
12/09/2016 4:47 pm
Barrick Research Award Winners
1998 – Lisa Wise, Brian Schofield
1999 – Kari Ebens, Jo-Ann Valdivia
2000 – Melissa Kussner, Elizabeth Sweet
2001 – Svetlana Petkova, Shannon Widlowski
2002 – David Grover, Heather Holzwarth
2003 – Joshua Glovinsky
2004 – Nathan Sweeney
2005 – Erin Moller
2006 – Amy M. Rich
2007 – Amy M. Rich, Angela M. Snow
2008 – Megan E Hofstetter
12/09/2016 4:41 pm
Calculus Achievement Award Winners
1962 – Dennis J. Palmini
1963 – Carol J. Daley
1964 – Charles Silver
1965 – Carolyn J. Mattila
1966 – Michael L. Landes
1967 – James Curtis
1968 – Johannes Veldhuis
1969 – Kathleen Majcan
1970 – Patrick Shanahan
1971 – Kathleen Mokate
1972 – A. Scott Forsburg
1973 – William R. Paulson, Charles E. Ritzke
1974 – Diane J. Bundens
1975 – Jeffrey Klotz, John Morrissey
1976 – Herbert E. Borbe, Jr.
1977 – J. Scott Hudnall, Cynthia Kleindienst
1978 – Deborah J. Fredricks, Mark S. Zumhagen
1979 – James Harker, Donna Kmen
1980 – Patricia Novak
1981 – Susan Martin, Donna Mueller
1982 – Ellen Evans, Jayne Mariani
1983 – Brian R. Bowley, Wayne A. Martin
1984 – Randall A. Cook
1985 – Timothy A. Anderson, Dawn M. DeSousa
1986 – Andreas Lauer
1987 – Linda M. Abrahams, Tracey A. Kelleher
1988 – Nancy C. Casten, Tracey R. Winters
1989 – James K. Konrad, Karen I. Miraglia
1990 – Jon A. Johnson, David C. Wilson
1991 – Steven W. Siekerski
1992 – Carolyn S. Schauer, Eric Seger
1993 – Karen Hoover, Daniel C. Konrad
1994 – Tim Konrad
1995 – Jeffery Damon
1996 – Bradley Barrie
1997 – Jakob Krummenacher
1998 – Marcia Clinton
1999 – Tracie Knobeloch
2000 – Angela Valaisis
2001 – Heather Holzwarth
2002 – Jody Beilke
2003 – Zachary Cook
2004 – Erin Moller
2005 – Ashley Holzwarth
2006 – Angela M. Snow
2007 – Mohit Singh
2008 – Matthew D Brynteson
2009 – N/A
**Known as the Freshman Mathematics Achievement Award (1962 – 1989)
11/03/2016 1:10 pm
The Chemical & Biological Sciences department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in both biology and chemistry, minors in both biology and chemistry, and a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. The B.S. degree in chemistry is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The Bachelor of Arts in chemistry (28 hours) provides a solid background in chemistry while allowing students to fully explore other disciplines provided in a liberal arts setting. Note that, should students major in biochemistry, they may not also major or minor in chemistry or biology.
Prospective majors usually begin their study of biology or chemistry and mathematics in their first year. However, students who have completed their first or second years should have no difficulty obtaining a degree, assuming they have been following a science-track major. Emphasis on laboratory work allows students to put into practice the theory that both text and lecture contain, while teaching basic laboratory skills and introducing students to modern instrumentation and scientific computer software. Two credits of undergraduate research are required of all majors, during which students might work with a faculty member on a project or might take advantage of summer opportunities at major research universities or in industry.
11/03/2016 1:08 pm
The College of Science, Math and Nursing at Rockford University combines a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education with abundant opportunities to participate in independent and productive research. The four departments housed in the College are Chemical and Biological Sciences; Math, Computer Science, and Physics; Nursing; and Psychology. We offer at least 10 broad areas of study necessary to achieve students’ educational goals. Our chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), and our nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Our strong and diverse faculty provides an excellent education for student success and will prepare students for the career of their choice.
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08/05/2016 11:07 pm
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