About Applied Behavioral Sciences (ba) For Adult Students in DePaul University
DePaul’s Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABS) degree program is a two-year program for adult students who have an associate’s degree and would like to pursue a career in human services, social work, nonprofit management and other related fields.
Our applied behavioral science degree curriculum combines courses from the Department of Psychology, the College of Communication and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Courses will provide you with perspectives on human behavior, interaction and communication.
Students attend one class per week at DePaul’s Loop campus, as well as take courses online.
Classes
Coursework
- Communication
- Effective Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethics
- Persuasion
- Professional Writing
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Communication services
- Consulting
- Human services
- Non-profit management
- Project management
A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school).
Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements. The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants.
Minimum requirements:
- GPA 2.5
- IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
- Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
- SAT/ACT not required for students applying from outside the U.S.
Transfer
A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university).
Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements. The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants.
Minimum requirements:
- GPA 2.0
- IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
- Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
DePaul also has formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
| Other Fees |
$1,303 |
| Room and Board |
$14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty |
Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) |
Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
| College of Education |
13,517 |
655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies |
13,527 |
655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
13,517 |
715 |
| College of Science and Health |
13,517 |
735 |
| College of Communication |
13,517 |
760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media |
13,517 |
865 |
| School of Music |
13,938 |
865 |
| Theatre School |
13,938 |
865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business |
13,517 |
-- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business |
-- |
1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type |
Cost |
| New Student Orientation |
USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation |
USD 75 |
| Student Activity |
USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee |
USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) |
USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
USD 105 |
| Health Plan |
USD 60 |
