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Center for Career Development Vision
To empower all students to discern and develop their natural talents in pursuit of meaningful career paths and lives of purposeÌýin an ever-changing world.Ìý
Center for Career DevelopmentÌý MissionÌý
To create an inclusive environment for all students that provides equitable access toÌýeducationalÌýopportunities for self-discoveryÌýand professional development, and to foster relationships withÌýinternal and external partnersÌýthatÌýfacilitateÌýintentionalÌýlearning experiences, mentoring connections,ÌýandÌýcareerÌýopportunities.Ìý
Jesuit Tradition
The Jesuit tradition of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø focuses on learning, leadership and service in addition to a rigorous core curriculum that is required of every student.ÌýÌýThis approach produces graduates who are well-rounded individuals, familiar with the Kansas City metro community.ÌýÌýWhether you are looking for an accountant or a writer, the programs at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø have graduates that fit your needs.ÌýÌýExplore the different specialties offered below, or learn more about how Career Development can make your recruitment process easier and more effective.
College of Arts & Sciences
As the largest school within 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, the College of Arts and Sciences covers a wide range of programs. Programs cover all the core areas: artistic, historic, literary, scientific, philosophical and theological.
Each program has its own unique strengths and experiences. Some overall advantages of these areas of study are:
- Participation in professional organizations through conference attendance and induction into honor societies
- The opportunity to conduct research as an undergraduate or assist faculty members in their research projects
- Exposure to greater cultural awareness through a film series, World Culture Day, opportunities to study and serve abroad, as well as many other unique events
- An ability to major in more than one area of study and still graduate in four years, a benefit many Rockhurst students take advantage of
- Numerous pre-professional programs that prepare students to achieve an advanced degree
College of Business and Technology
The College of Business and Technology is dedicated to developing leaders of competence and conscience. StudentsÌýcan choose to specialize inÌýaccounting, business administration, data science, economics, finance, economics, international business, management, marketing and more. Some tracks even have further specialization. The collegeÌýcurriculum blends theory and application through projects, simulations and team-based activities.
Saint Luke's College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Saint Luke's College of Nursing & Health SciencesÌýadministers several undergraduate and graduate areas of study. These programs are highly focused on developing practical knowledge and skills. Many programs require externships or internships, clinical work and research. These hands-on experiences make Rockhurst graduates some of the best-prepared in Kansas City.Ìý Programs include nursing, speech-language pathology, health science, exercise science, occupational therapy & physical therapy.
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Contact:
Mike Theobald, Director of the Center for Career Development
816-501-4861Ìý
mike.theobald@rockhurst.edu