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<strong>IN<strong>FOR</strong>MATION</strong> <strong>FOR</strong><br />
International Students
IntroduCTION<br />
<br />
Academic Overview 4<br />
ACADEMIC ProgramS 8<br />
Programs of Study 12<br />
Student ServiceS<br />
4<br />
GlOSSARY<br />
6
WELCOME TO<br />
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> is a Catholic institution, founded by the Vincentian order in 1898, which<br />
today reflects a wide range of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds<br />
among its students. As the ninth-largest private, not-for-profit university<br />
in the United States, <strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> attracts students from all 50 states<br />
and over 100 countries around the world. <strong>DePaul</strong>’s location in Chicago, one<br />
of the richest commercial and cultural centers in the country, provides an<br />
exciting “classroom” for students.
Chicago, IL<br />
U.S.A.<br />
Wrigley Field<br />
Chicago Cubs Baseball<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Lincoln Park Campus<br />
O’Hare Airport<br />
17.3mi / 27.8km<br />
from downtown<br />
Lincoln Park Zoo<br />
Michigan Ave.<br />
Magnificent Mile<br />
John Hancock<br />
United Center<br />
Chicago Bulls Basketball<br />
Chicago Cultural Center<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Loop Campus<br />
Sears Tower<br />
Harold Washington Library<br />
Navy Pier<br />
Millenium Park<br />
Art Institute of Chicago<br />
Buckingham Fountain<br />
Grant Park<br />
Shedd Aquarium<br />
Adler Planetarium<br />
Field Museum of Natural History<br />
China Town<br />
Soldier Field<br />
Chicago Bears Football<br />
Midway Airport<br />
0mi / 0km<br />
from downtown<br />
US Cellular Field<br />
Chicago White Sox Baseball
Chicago is located in Illinois, a midwestern state along the<br />
southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. With a population of<br />
nearly 10 million people, it is the third largest city in the United<br />
States. O’Hare International Airport is easily accessible and<br />
transports more than 200,000 travelers every day, making<br />
Chicago the transportation center of the country.<br />
Life in Chicago<br />
Chicago boasts one of the world’s top symphony orchestras,<br />
the renowned Art Institute of Chicago and some of the nation’s<br />
best theatres. The city is equipped with one of the most<br />
comprehensive public transportation systems in the United<br />
States. Chicago also is known for its diversity. The community<br />
includes citizens of all ethnic backgrounds from all over the<br />
world. This unique blend of cultures creates an exciting and<br />
interesting environment.<br />
The university is, in part, what it is because of Chicago. The<br />
city serves as headquarters of the world’s busiest commodities<br />
and mercantile exchanges, numerous Fortune 500 companies<br />
and thousands of small entrepreneurial companies.<br />
Since 1898, <strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> has been a part of Chicago. Today,<br />
over 125,000 <strong>DePaul</strong> alumni form the network <strong>DePaul</strong> students<br />
can count on for contacts around the world.<br />
Life on Campus<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong>’s Lincoln Park Campus is situated in one of Chicago’s<br />
most exclusive residential neighborhoods. This 30-acre campus,<br />
home to most residence halls, newly constructed fitness and<br />
student centers, and the main library, is within walking distance of<br />
beautiful Lake Michigan and 15 minutes on public transportation<br />
from the city center. Just around the corner are shops, clubs,<br />
bookstores, restaurants and coffee houses. The <strong>DePaul</strong> area in<br />
Lincoln Park offers some of the most highly desirable urban<br />
living in the country.<br />
Our Loop Campus is right in the heart of Chicago’s business<br />
and financial district. This campus is within blocks of the Board<br />
of Trade, Federal Reserve Bank, the Commodities Exchange<br />
and a variety of federal, state and municipal headquarters.<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> also has a network of four suburban campuses with<br />
locations in Naperville, Rolling Meadows, O’Hare (Des Plaines)<br />
and Oak Forest. These campuses provide adult and graduate<br />
students convenient options for earning a <strong>DePaul</strong> degree.<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
LIFE IN CHICAGO
Academic Overview<br />
For over a century, <strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
has built a reputation for excellence<br />
recognized throughout the United States.<br />
Accreditation<br />
Accreditation from eight major accrediting institutions in the<br />
United States confirms <strong>DePaul</strong>’s reputation.<br />
• The Higher Learning Commission of the<br />
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools<br />
• AACSB International—Association to Advance<br />
Collegiate Schools of Business<br />
• The American Chemical Society<br />
• The American Psychological Association<br />
• The American Bar Association<br />
• The National Association of Schools of Music<br />
• The National Council for Accreditation<br />
of Teacher Education<br />
• The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)<br />
A faculty of Experts<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> faculty members are present for one primary purpose:<br />
to teach. Deeply committed to helping students, most are also<br />
engaged in research and represent a diverse blend of leading<br />
scholars and experts who are equally at home in boardrooms<br />
and classrooms. Almost 90 percent of <strong>DePaul</strong>’s full-time faculty<br />
hold doctorates or the highest degrees in their fields, and many<br />
have reputations and connections with a global reach.<br />
Types of Degrees<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> offers three types of degrees. The bachelor’s degree,<br />
or undergraduate degree, is the first degree students earn.<br />
It typically takes four years of study to complete and includes a<br />
distribution of courses with a concentration in one field called<br />
a major.<br />
A master’s degree, or graduate degree, requires one to two years<br />
of in-depth study in a single subject. Students can earn master’s<br />
degrees in fields related or unrelated to their undergraduate degree.<br />
A doctoral degree enables students with exceptional academic<br />
potential to pursue advanced study and research. Three years<br />
of study is usually required to earn a doctorate, which is the<br />
highest degree awarded by U.S. universities.<br />
The Academic Year<br />
The academic year at <strong>DePaul</strong> is based on the 10-week quarter<br />
system. Each quarter is a separate unit requiring the completion<br />
of specific courses and examinations. The fall quarter begins<br />
in September, the winter quarter begins in January, and the<br />
spring quarter begins in late March or early April. There are<br />
two, five-week summer sessions; the first begins in June and<br />
the second in July. The largest number of students enter in fall<br />
and winter each year.<br />
<br />
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Nine colleges and schools within the university provide more than 200<br />
undergraduate and graduate programs, including several innovative degrees<br />
which reflect the constantly changing needs of the world economy and global<br />
community. You may choose from extensive options, including academic<br />
concentrations, internships, study abroad and honors programs.<br />
Course Loads<br />
Full-time undergraduate students take three or four courses<br />
each quarter. Full-time graduate students take two or three<br />
courses each quarter. Schedules of class sessions will vary from<br />
one quarter to the next.<br />
Grading and the Credit System<br />
Grades are computed on a four-point scale and are assigned<br />
for each course at the completion of each quarter. Based<br />
on performance in class, on examinations, research papers<br />
and special assignments, the following grades are used:<br />
A = Excellent, B = Very Good, C = Satisfactory, D = Poor, F = Failure.<br />
(See page 16 for further details.)<br />
College credit is earned for grades of D and above and is<br />
accumulated toward a degree on the basis of quarter hours.<br />
The unit of credit is one quarter hour granted for 45 minutes<br />
of classroom work a week. A course carries four quarter hours<br />
unless otherwise specified. An overall C/C+ average is the<br />
minimum requirement for graduation.<br />
Transfer Credit<br />
Credit consideration is given for university-level work successfully<br />
completed at a Ministry of Education-recognized institution if<br />
it matches a similar course offered by <strong>DePaul</strong>. English courses<br />
taken at an institution outside the U.S., with few exceptions,<br />
are not transferrable. Undergraduate students receive a<br />
preliminary evaluation of transferrable credits when admitted<br />
to the university.<br />
Transfer applicants are encouraged to have a course-by-course<br />
evaluation done by an outside agency. The results, along with<br />
the official transcripts, will be reviewed by <strong>DePaul</strong>’s Office of<br />
International Admission for credit transferability. The credential<br />
evaluators <strong>DePaul</strong> most readily accepts are Educational<br />
Perspectives and Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE).<br />
Additional information may be found at edperspective.org<br />
or ece.org.<br />
In general, previously earned credits are not applicable to<br />
master’s or doctoral programs.<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
“I used to think <strong>DePaul</strong><br />
had good business<br />
programs, wonderful<br />
students and professors,<br />
and nice facilities.<br />
Now, I can say that is<br />
true without hesitation.”<br />
I am studying accounting, and I am very satisfied<br />
because my professors are enthusiastic. They<br />
help us learn and focus by using group work<br />
and classroom participation. This also helps me<br />
improve my English skills by interacting with<br />
my native classmates. They are considerate<br />
of my English and give me support in my<br />
classroom involvement.<br />
As a new student, my decision to attend<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> is one of the best choices<br />
I have made.<br />
Joon Woo Jeon<br />
Yangsan, S. Korea<br />
Accounting<br />
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMY<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s English Language Academy (ELA) offers<br />
comprehensive programs for secondary-school graduates who<br />
seek English language preparation for study at a U.S. university.<br />
Courses in intensive English are offered at the Foundations,<br />
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, and <strong>University</strong><br />
Bridge levels. Students advance as they successfully complete<br />
coursework at each level. Placement tests, which determine<br />
students’ levels, are given at the beginning of each quarter.<br />
Costs<br />
Application fee (one time, non-refundable) $80.00<br />
Tuition deposit (applicable to tuition) $300.00<br />
Tuition for one quarter/intensive English $2,835.00<br />
Tuition for one quarter/intensive English (Summer Quarter) $2,750.00<br />
Books and supplies (estimated) $200.00<br />
Testing fee $40.00<br />
Computer lab fee $20.00<br />
Optional health coverage fee (per quarter) $60.00<br />
Intensive English classes meet 18 hours per week, between<br />
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., during each 10-week term and an<br />
eight-week summer quarter. Coursework in the intensive English<br />
program includes writing and word processing, reading and<br />
vocabulary development, grammar and spoken English<br />
and listening.<br />
ELA also offers the special TOEFL Intensive Program (TIP) for<br />
students who score at least 500 paper/175 computer-based/61<br />
Internet-based (no section score lower than 15) on the Test of<br />
English as a Foreign Language. TOEFL Intensive Program<br />
classes meet 19.5 hours per week, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00<br />
p.m., during fall, winter and spring quarters. Coursework<br />
includes TOEFL writing/grammar, reading, listening, speaking,<br />
and practice Internet-based Tests (IBT). The ELA is an<br />
institutional TOEFL testing center and the traditional paperbased<br />
test is given at the end of each quarter.<br />
You may apply to ELA at any time. Admission to <strong>DePaul</strong>’s academic<br />
programs requires a separate application.<br />
ela.depaul.edu<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Academic PROGRAMS<br />
With 14,893 undergraduate and 8,256<br />
graduate students, <strong>DePaul</strong> enrolled a<br />
total of 23,149 students in 2006.<br />
Undergraduate Programs<br />
Each of <strong>DePaul</strong>’s eight undergraduate colleges and schools are<br />
recognized worldwide. <strong>DePaul</strong> maintains a student to faculty<br />
ratio of 16 to 1, and the average class has fewer than 30 students.<br />
Since the first class was held in 1898, <strong>DePaul</strong> has been committed<br />
to a strong liberal arts education. Regardless of your program<br />
of study, the liberal arts and sciences will be a key focus. Your<br />
education does not end in the classroom; seminars, conferences,<br />
workshops and research will take you all around Chicago. And,<br />
exciting and challenging internships will help you understand<br />
what it will be like to work in your chosen profession.<br />
Undergraduate Schools and Colleges<br />
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences<br />
• College of Commerce<br />
• College of Communication<br />
• School of Computer Science, Telecommunications<br />
and Information Systems (CTI)<br />
• School of Education<br />
• School of Music<br />
• The Theatre School<br />
• School for New Learning<br />
GRADUATE PROGRAMS<br />
A graduate degree in your field will greatly enhance your career<br />
opportunities. A graduate degree from <strong>DePaul</strong> will be recognized<br />
throughout the U.S. and the world. <strong>DePaul</strong> proudly offers a<br />
broad array of master’s degrees in many fields, from the M.A.<br />
in writing to degrees in computer science, management, finance,<br />
international public services and even the J.D. from our renowned<br />
College of Law.<br />
Through graduate study, you will be challenged to achieve your<br />
highest academic and career goals, guided and encouraged by<br />
one-to-one, practice-oriented faculty instruction. The practical<br />
knowledge you obtain will prepare you for career advancement.<br />
Graduate Schools and Colleges<br />
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences<br />
– School of Public Service<br />
• College of Communication<br />
• The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business<br />
• School of Computer Science, Telecommunications<br />
and Information Systems (CTI)<br />
• School of Education<br />
• School of Music<br />
• The Theatre School<br />
• School for New Learning<br />
• College of Law<br />
<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Undergraduate AND Graduate Programs<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> places strong emphasis on classroom teaching and personal attention<br />
to students. The university has a distinguished faculty, many of whom are<br />
nationally and internationally known. The diverse academic offerings and<br />
flexibility make it an ideal place to pursue an education.<br />
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences<br />
Undergraduate<br />
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LA&S) offers more<br />
than 30 undergraduate majors and programs. Many include a<br />
choice of distinctive concentrations that lead to specialized<br />
learning and career opportunities. For every student at <strong>DePaul</strong>,<br />
education is balanced and strengthened by the required set of<br />
courses within the Liberal Studies Program.<br />
Highly motivated students in the college may participate in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Honors Program in place of the Liberal Studies<br />
Program. All students take courses in experiential learning, which<br />
may be an internship, study abroad or community-based research.<br />
depaul.edu/~lasugrad<br />
Graduate<br />
LA&S offers more than 20 master’s degree programs in addition to<br />
doctorates in psychology and philosophy. Each program is led<br />
by highly qualified faculty. Many programs also include a choice<br />
of concentrations that lead to specialized career opportunities.<br />
depaul.edu/las<br />
College of Commerce<br />
Undergraduate<br />
The college’s location, right in the center of the downtown<br />
business district, gives students contact with one of the most<br />
energetic and innovative business environments in the U.S.<br />
Students may choose from nine major fields of study: accountancy,<br />
business administration, e-business, economics, finance,<br />
management, management information systems, marketing and<br />
real estate. Areas of concentrated study ranging from sales<br />
leadership to multicultural marketing also are available.<br />
commerce.depaul.edu<br />
Graduate<br />
To enhance your professional career through the proven route<br />
of a graduate business degree, you should select a school that<br />
features an excellent and long-standing national reputation in<br />
graduate business education. The Kellstadt Graduate School<br />
of Business can grant you that distinction.<br />
Kellstadt is located on <strong>DePaul</strong>’s Loop Campus in the heart of<br />
Chicago’s business and financial districts. Courses are taught<br />
by an extraordinary faculty, composed of leading business<br />
scholars and successful business professionals. The flexible<br />
curriculum offers the MBA with more than 25 areas of<br />
concentration, 10 specialized master’s degree programs and<br />
two joint degrees. Kellstadt’s pragmatic approach to business<br />
education and continued focus on technology, strategy and<br />
globalization have earned the school high honors. Kellstadt’s<br />
Evening MBA Program has been consistently ranked among<br />
the top part-time MBA programs nationally for over 10 years<br />
by U.S.News & World Report.<br />
kellstadt.depaul.edu<br />
College of Communication<br />
Undergraduate<br />
The College of Communication offers a bachelor’s degree that<br />
explores effective communication through five distinctive<br />
concentrations. Each track emphasizes ethical practice,<br />
multicultural perspectives and the effective use of technology,<br />
complemented by access to facilities such as the Digital<br />
Media Center. Students gain hands-on experience through<br />
the student newspaper, Radio <strong>DePaul</strong>, and a wide range of<br />
internships and opportunities within Chicago’s dynamic<br />
communications market.<br />
communication.depaul.edu/degreeprograms<br />
Graduate<br />
The college offers four master’s degree programs. Each program<br />
prepares graduates for advanced professional practice in a wide<br />
range of fields as well as for doctoral work. Led by highly qualified<br />
faculty members, the programs draw heavily on Chicago’s<br />
world-class media market and emphasize ethical practice, global<br />
perspectives and the effective use of technology.<br />
communication.depaul.edu/degreeprograms<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
“One of the reasons<br />
I chose <strong>DePaul</strong> is<br />
because of its location.<br />
Internship and job<br />
opportunities are easily<br />
available because of all<br />
the industries in Chicago.”<br />
In addition, CTI keeps its curriculum up-to-date and<br />
offers new courses that are currently in demand in<br />
the market. We have the liberty to mix and match<br />
these courses through many concentrations.<br />
To become successful in the industry you need to<br />
have the right tools. CTI gives you access to different<br />
tools and software to achieve success. Also, CTI<br />
offers Course OnLine. If you ever miss a class, or<br />
need to watch a lecture over again, you can do<br />
it on your own time.<br />
Soumyadeep “Deep” Banik<br />
Kolkata, India<br />
Computer Science/Network Security<br />
School of computer science,<br />
telecommunications and<br />
information systems (CTI)<br />
Undergraduate<br />
CTI offers more than a dozen degree options. All undergraduate<br />
courses are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants.<br />
Within the school are two main areas of study: Information<br />
Technology (IT) and Cinema & Interactive Arts. In the first two<br />
years, you will take a series of hands-on courses. Depending<br />
on your major, you will develop your computer language, cinema<br />
and animation production, and storytelling skills as well as your<br />
problem-solving capabilities. You also will gain experience with<br />
the university’s network of computers, editing labs, sound studios,<br />
and motion capture stage to help improve your skills in several<br />
disciplines. As an upper-division student in the IT area, you will<br />
manage a realistic work-simulation project with a student team<br />
designing and implementing a large-scale software system. In<br />
the area of Cinema & Interactive Arts you will develop a<br />
professional creative project such as live-action cinema, animation<br />
or an actual computer game.<br />
The school’s extensive internship program allows students<br />
to gain valuable work experience while studying at <strong>DePaul</strong>.<br />
www.cti.depaul.edu<br />
Graduate<br />
As the largest IT graduate program in the U.S., the size and<br />
stature of CTI enables the school to provide students with a<br />
dynamic educational experience highlighted by prestigious<br />
faculty members and the breadth and depth of the course<br />
offerings (over 280 courses are offered each term). Degree<br />
programs, as well as individual courses, are available online,<br />
in a traditional classroom, or by using a combination of both.<br />
www.cti.depaul.edu<br />
School of Education<br />
Undergraduate<br />
Each program within the school is fully accredited by the<br />
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Among<br />
the faculty are widely respected experts in science education,<br />
early child care, mathematics education, and reading and<br />
learning disabilities. The school is currently engaged in partnerships<br />
with over 150 Chicago-area schools, providing opportunities to<br />
complement the curriculum with practical experience.<br />
education.depaul.edu<br />
Graduate<br />
Graduate programs in <strong>DePaul</strong>’s School of Education lead to a<br />
master of arts, a master of education, or a doctorate of education<br />
degree. All provide you with a thorough understanding of how<br />
and why individuals learn and the practical hands-on experience<br />
employers look for in professional educators. The renowned<br />
School of Education faculty develop specialized programs geared<br />
toward a wide range of career objectives. You also will benefit<br />
from the school’s special relationship with the City of Chicago.<br />
Program emphasis is placed on dealing with the needs of urban<br />
schools and Chicago’s culturally diverse community.<br />
education.depaul.edu<br />
School of Music<br />
Undergraduate and Graduate<br />
Formed in 1923, the School of Music provides approximately<br />
400 music students from the United States, Canada, South and<br />
Central America, Europe, Asia and Australia the opportunity to<br />
study with a world-class faculty. Students work with 100 full- and<br />
part-time faculty members who are members of the Chicago<br />
Symphony, the Lyric Opera, and Chicago’s major chamber music<br />
ensembles and recording and jazz artists. In addition, students<br />
receive master classes with such major artists as Renee Flemming,<br />
Susan Mentzer, Phillip Glass, Elliot Carter, George Perle, Phil<br />
Smith, Joseph Alessi, John Faddis, Bobbi Shew, and Phil Woods.<br />
music.depaul.edu<br />
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The Theatre School<br />
Undergraduate<br />
The Theatre School presents over 200 performances of more<br />
than 35 plays each year. That means students spend hundreds<br />
of hours at rehearsals, in the classroom, behind the scenes, and<br />
on the stage. And all of this takes place in the heart of Chicago,<br />
acclaimed as one of the greatest theatre cities in the world.<br />
theatreschool.depaul.edu<br />
Graduate<br />
Chicago’s thriving theatre scene is also home to one of the top<br />
10 conservatory theatre schools in the U.S. With graduate<br />
programs that are exciting, intense and extremely focused,<br />
students learn not only to broaden and strengthen their craft,<br />
but also to forge a satisfying career as a theatre professional.<br />
The Theatre School faculty is composed of working actors,<br />
directors and other professionals who bring real-world experience<br />
into the classroom. In addition, students will have the opportunity<br />
to work in some of Chicago’s most innovative professional<br />
theatres and with internationally known guest artists.<br />
theatreschool.depaul.edu<br />
School for New Learning<br />
Undergraduate<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong>’s School for New Learning (SNL) was created in 1972<br />
to address the learning needs of adult students (age 24 and<br />
older). The program focuses on independently directed,<br />
work-related learning as well as group instruction highlighted<br />
by liberal learning. SNL coursework encompasses three areas:<br />
lifelong learning, liberal learning and an individual focus area<br />
designed by each student. Each SNL student will have a support<br />
system in the form of an academic committee made up of the<br />
student, a faculty member and a professional advisor. With<br />
their academic committee, students develop their learning plan<br />
and individual focus area.<br />
snl.depaul.edu<br />
Graduate<br />
Recognized as a leader in the field of adult education, SNL<br />
is dedicated to providing individualized, student-centered<br />
education in a collaborative learning environment. Academic<br />
programs in the school are outcomes-based and tailored to the<br />
learning needs of the individual adult student. Such programs<br />
enable students to focus their learning while also integrating<br />
their work and life experiences with the values and traditions<br />
of the liberal arts. Working closely with faculty and expert<br />
practitioners, students are assisted in both developing and<br />
demonstrating targeted areas of professional competence and<br />
honing their skills in the areas of communication, self-direction,<br />
reflection, critical thinking, and creative problem solving—skills<br />
deemed essential for students’ personal and professional<br />
effectiveness in a world of dynamic change.<br />
snl.depaul.edu<br />
College of Law<br />
Graduate<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong>’s juris doctor curriculum is rigorous and rewarding.<br />
Its combination of legal theory and professional skills education<br />
lays the lifetime foundation for future leadership roles in the<br />
law profession. The basic core of traditional law subjects prepares<br />
students for law practice, while a variety of advanced courses<br />
provide opportunities for work in specialized areas.<br />
Notable <strong>DePaul</strong> law curriculum areas include corporate and<br />
commercial business transactions, criminal law and procedure,<br />
family law, health law, intellectual property law and information<br />
technology, international and comparative law, public interest<br />
law and taxation.<br />
law.depaul.edu<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY<br />
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LA&S)<br />
African & Black Diaspora Studies<br />
American Studies<br />
Anthropology<br />
Art & Art History<br />
Art & Design<br />
Art History<br />
Fine Arts<br />
Media Arts<br />
Biological Sciences<br />
Catholic Studies<br />
Chemistry<br />
Chinese Studies<br />
Clinical Laboratory Science<br />
Economics<br />
English<br />
Environmental Science<br />
French<br />
Geography<br />
German<br />
History<br />
International Studies<br />
Islamic World Studies<br />
Italian<br />
Japanese Studies<br />
Latin American & Latino Studies<br />
Mathematical Sciences<br />
Mathematics & Computer Science<br />
Nursing (for transfer students<br />
only/BSN completion program)<br />
Philosophy<br />
Physics<br />
Political Science<br />
Pre-Professional<br />
Dentistry<br />
Engineering<br />
Law<br />
Medicine<br />
Osteopathy<br />
Veterinary Medicine<br />
Psychology<br />
Public Policy<br />
Environmental Studies<br />
Urban Studies<br />
Religious Studies<br />
Scientific Data Analysis & Visualization<br />
Sociology<br />
Community Practice<br />
Cultural Studies<br />
Health & Health Services<br />
Juvenile Justice<br />
Law & Society<br />
Race, Class & Gender in the City<br />
The Evolving City<br />
Spanish<br />
Women’s & Gender Studies<br />
Undecided<br />
College of Commerce<br />
Accountancy<br />
Strobel Honors Program<br />
Business Administration<br />
E-Business<br />
Economics<br />
Finance<br />
Finance Honors Program<br />
Management<br />
Management Information Systems<br />
Marketing<br />
Integrated Marketing Education Honors Program<br />
Multicultural Marketing - Hispanic Markets<br />
Sales Leadership Program<br />
Real Estate<br />
College of Communication<br />
Communication (five-year B.A./M.A. option available)<br />
Communication & Media (expected fall 2008)<br />
Communication Studies (expected fall 2008)<br />
Journalism (expected fall 2008)<br />
Media & Cinema Studies (expected fall 2008)<br />
Public Relations & Advertising (expected fall 2008)<br />
School of Computer Science,<br />
Telecommunications and<br />
Information Systems (CTI)<br />
Computer Games Development<br />
Computer Graphics & Motion Technology<br />
Developer<br />
Technical Designer<br />
Computer Science<br />
Software Engineering<br />
Digital Cinema<br />
Animation<br />
Screenwriting<br />
E-Commerce Technology<br />
Interactive Media<br />
Information Assurance & Security Engineering<br />
Information Systems<br />
Information Technology<br />
Math/Computer Science<br />
Network Technology<br />
Network Security<br />
School of Education<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
Elementary Education<br />
Foreign Language<br />
Chinese<br />
French<br />
German<br />
Italian<br />
Japanese<br />
Spanish<br />
Music Education (joint program with School of Music)<br />
Physical Education<br />
Sports & Fitness Management (non-certification)<br />
Teaching<br />
Secondary Education<br />
Biology<br />
Chemistry<br />
English<br />
Environmental Science<br />
History<br />
Mathematics<br />
Physics<br />
Social Science<br />
Visual Art<br />
School of Music<br />
Composition<br />
Jazz Studies<br />
Music Education<br />
Music Performance<br />
Performing Arts Management<br />
Sound Recording Technology<br />
The Theatre School<br />
Acting<br />
Costume Design<br />
Costume Technology<br />
Dramaturgy/Criticism<br />
Lighting Design<br />
Playwriting<br />
Scenic Design<br />
Stage Management<br />
Theatre Arts<br />
Theatre Management<br />
Theatre Technology<br />
School for New Learning (SNL)<br />
Bachelor of Arts with an Individualized Focus Area<br />
Bachelor of Arts in Computing (joint degree with CTI)<br />
Bachelor of Arts with a Focus in Leadership<br />
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (joint degree with LA&S)<br />
1 2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
“<strong>DePaul</strong> is a great,<br />
diverse university.<br />
There are people<br />
from all over the<br />
world studying here.”<br />
The facilities are exceptional, the classes are<br />
engaging and the professors provide you with<br />
challenging experiences. They are not just<br />
teaching you, they are encouraging you to think<br />
differently and open your mind to new visions.<br />
I have grown not only as a professional, but as<br />
a person. Thanks to the opportunities I’ve had at<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong>, I have enhanced my cultural identity and<br />
have recognized the diversity in thinking. I feel<br />
very lucky to be here because I’m becoming part<br />
of a society where education is greatly valued.<br />
Catalina Rivera<br />
Medellin, Colombia<br />
Communication<br />
GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY<br />
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LA&S)<br />
Applied Mathematics, M.S.<br />
Applied Physics, M.S.<br />
Applied Statistics, M.S.<br />
Biological Sciences, M.A./M.S.<br />
Chemistry, M.S.<br />
English, M.A.<br />
Health Law & Policy, M.S.<br />
History, M.A.<br />
International Public Service, M.S.<br />
Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A./M.S.<br />
International Studies, M.A.<br />
Liberal Studies, M.A.<br />
Mathematics Education, M.A.<br />
New Media Studies, M.A.<br />
Nursing (General or Advanced Practice), M.S.<br />
Philosophy, M.A., Ph.D.<br />
Physics, M.S.<br />
Psychology, M.A./Ph.D., M.S.<br />
Public Health, M.P.H.<br />
Public Service Management, M.S.<br />
Science Education, M.S.<br />
Social Work, M.S.W.<br />
Sociology, M.A.<br />
Women’s and Gender Studies, M.A.<br />
Writing, M.A.<br />
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business<br />
Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.<br />
Master of Accountancy, M.Acc.<br />
Master of Science in Accountancy, M.S.A.<br />
Master of Science in E-Business, M.S.E.B.<br />
Master of Science in Finance, M.S.F.<br />
Master of Science in Human Resources, M.S.H.R.<br />
Master of Science in Marketing Analysis, M.S., M.A.<br />
Master of Science in Real Estate, M.S.R.E.<br />
Master of Science in Taxation, M.S.T.<br />
College of Communication<br />
Organizational & Multicultural Communication, M.A.<br />
Journalism, M.A.<br />
Media, Culture & Society, M.A.<br />
Public Relations & Advertising, M.A.<br />
School of Computer Science,<br />
Telecommunications and<br />
Information Systems (CTI)<br />
Computer Graphics & Motion Technology, M.S.<br />
Computer Science, M.S., Ph.D.<br />
Computer, Information & Network Security, M.S.<br />
Digital Cinema, M.S., M.F.A.<br />
E-Commerce Technology, M.S.<br />
Human-Computer Interaction, M.S.<br />
Information Systems, M.S.<br />
Information Technology, M.A.<br />
Information Technology Project Management, M.S.<br />
Instructional Technology Systems, M.S.<br />
Software Engineering, M.S.<br />
Telecommunication Systems, M.S.<br />
School of Education<br />
Bilingual/Bicultural Education, M.A. or M.Ed.<br />
Curriculum Studies, M.A. or M.Ed., Ed.d.<br />
Educational Leadership, M.A. or M.Ed., Ed.d.<br />
Human Services & Counseling, M.A. or M.Ed.<br />
Language, Literacy, & Specialized Instruction,<br />
M.A. or M.Ed.<br />
Social and Cultural Foundations in Education, M.A.<br />
Teaching & Learning Certification<br />
Early Childhood Education, M.A.<br />
Elementary Education, M.A. or M.Ed.<br />
Secondary Education, M.A. or M.Ed.<br />
School of Music<br />
Composition, M.M.<br />
Jazz Studies, M.M.<br />
Music Education, M.M.<br />
Performance, M.M.<br />
The Theatre School<br />
Acting, M.F.A.<br />
Arts Leadership, M.F.A.<br />
Directing, M.F.A.<br />
School for New Learning (SNL)<br />
Applied Professional Studies, M.A.A.P.S.<br />
Educating Adults, M.A.E.A.<br />
Applied Professional Studies<br />
(Parenting Education & Support), M.A.A.P.S./P.E.S.<br />
College of Law<br />
Juris Doctor in Law, J.D.<br />
Joint Degree Programs<br />
Master of Business Administration & Juris Doctor,<br />
M.B.A./J.D. (Kellstadt/Law)<br />
Business Information Technology, M.S. (Kellstadt/CTI)<br />
Computational Finance, M.S. (Kellstadt/CTI)<br />
Applied Technology, M.S.A.T. (SNL/CTI)<br />
International Studies, J.D./M.A. (Law/LA&S)<br />
Public Service Management, J.D./ M.S. (Law/LA&S)<br />
Computer Science/Technology, J.D./M.A. or J.D./M.S.<br />
(Law/CTI)<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
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STUDENT SERVICES & FINANCIAL AID<br />
As the largest Catholic university in the<br />
United States, <strong>DePaul</strong> provides the support<br />
services expected from a large institution,<br />
with the personalized attention expected<br />
from a private university.<br />
International Student Office<br />
A resource for immigration regulations, orientation to <strong>DePaul</strong><br />
and Chicago, cross-cultural adjustments, and personal counseling.<br />
studentaffairs.depaul.edu/iso<br />
English Support Services<br />
Intensive English courses are available through the English<br />
Language Academy (ELA) for students with varied proficiency<br />
levels, including those preparing for degree programs. All ELA<br />
courses are non-credit.<br />
ela.depaul.edu<br />
The Writing Center<br />
Specially trained writing consultants provide help in idea<br />
development, research, organization, style, paragraphing and<br />
grammar for all types of writing. Assistance also is available for<br />
reading and study skills.<br />
depaul.edu/~writing<br />
Tutoring Services<br />
Free tutoring services are available in reading, writing,<br />
mathematics and study techniques. Many departments also<br />
offer tutoring related to specific subjects.<br />
The Career Center<br />
An experienced and committed staff provide interviewing and<br />
résumé writing workshops, individual career counseling, interest<br />
testing, alumni mentoring, career seminars, and presentations<br />
by corporate leaders. More than 600 companies actively recruit<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> students, and thousands of jobs and internships are<br />
listed through the Career Center.<br />
careercenter.depaul.edu<br />
Student Activities<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> has nearly 200 student clubs and organizations including<br />
student government, a campus newspaper, a jazz band, honor<br />
societies, ethnic clubs, and fraternities and sororities. <strong>DePaul</strong><br />
sponsors National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I<br />
varsity sports, including basketball, soccer, cross country, track<br />
and field, golf, tennis and volleyball. A variety of intramural<br />
sports are also offered at <strong>DePaul</strong>.<br />
studentaffairs.depaul.edu/studentlife.html<br />
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Scholarships and Assistantships<br />
Freshman Academic Scholarships<br />
International students who are admitted for the fall quarter are<br />
considered for academic scholarships if their application for<br />
admission was complete by November 15. A complete application<br />
consists of official school transcripts and test scores (TOEFL,<br />
ACT or SAT), counselor recommendation and evidence of ability<br />
to pay. If you are awarded an academic scholarship you will<br />
be notified in your admission letter.<br />
depaul.edu/admission/scholarships<br />
Freshman Talent Scholarships<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> awards talent scholarships in art, music and theatre.<br />
Additional portfolios, auditions or interviews are required. Music<br />
and theatre talent scholarships are awarded to students admitted<br />
to the School of Music or The Theatre School and are based on<br />
the audition or interview results. The art scholarship requires<br />
a separate application and portfolio with a submission deadline<br />
of February 1. Students must be admitted to <strong>DePaul</strong> for the fall<br />
quarter with a declared major in art to be eligible for consideration.<br />
depaul.edu/admission/scholarships<br />
Transfer Scholarships<br />
Undergraduate students transferring from another college or<br />
university must meet <strong>DePaul</strong>’s transfer requirements and<br />
complete and submit the transfer scholarship application by<br />
May 15 (for fall enrollment), October 1 (for winter) or January<br />
15 (for spring). Transfer scholarships may be renewable for<br />
two years of undergraduate study.<br />
depaul.edu/admission/scholarships<br />
Graduate Scholarships or Assistantships<br />
Graduate scholarships and assistantships may be available for<br />
outstanding candidates through the departments of study. You<br />
are encouraged to contact the graduate department directly.<br />
Library and Technology Facilities<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> students enjoy computerized classrooms, up-to-date<br />
computer equipment and laboratories, and two state-of-the-art<br />
libraries with online services and access to over 18 million volumes.<br />
www.lib.depaul.edu<br />
Financial Aid<br />
Students on F-1 (student) visas are not eligible for federal<br />
financial aid. Evidence of ability to pay school fees and living<br />
expenses for a full academic year must be provided before visa<br />
documentation will be issued.<br />
Permanent residents and citizens of the U.S. are eligible to<br />
apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA form<br />
available online at fafsa.ed.gov.<br />
depaul.edu/international/admission/tuition.html<br />
<strong>University</strong> Housing and Food Service<br />
Residence halls for undergraduate students are available<br />
on the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses. Undergraduate students<br />
desiring residence hall accommodations should check the<br />
housing portion of the application. Housing agreements are<br />
provided with a student’s letter of acceptance to <strong>DePaul</strong>.<br />
On-campus housing at <strong>DePaul</strong> is assigned according to the date<br />
your housing pre-payment is received by the Department<br />
of Housing Services. Therefore, students are encouraged<br />
to submit the housing agreement and pre-payment deposit<br />
as soon as possible. Private accommodations off campus also<br />
are available.<br />
Housing for married students or students with families is not<br />
provided by the university; however, assistance is provided to<br />
secure private accommodations. English Language Academy<br />
students may receive residence hall space if available. Health<br />
insurance is mandatory for all residence hall students.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Center of Chicago (UCC) opened in fall 2004<br />
and is just one block from <strong>DePaul</strong>’s Loop Campus. This 18-story<br />
residence hall is jointly shared by students from <strong>DePaul</strong>, Roosevelt<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Robert Morris College and Columbia College. UCC<br />
features 24-hour security, a dining hall, fitness center, sheltered<br />
rooftop garden, laundry facilities and more. Both residence hall<br />
and apartment-style units are available.<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong>’s dining facilities serve a wide variety of foods. Meal<br />
plans are available to students living in university housing<br />
or in private accommodations.<br />
housing.depaul.edu<br />
depaul.edu/international<br />
STUDENT SERVICES<br />
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> recognizes that the United States system<br />
of higher education is different from your own. The following<br />
glossary of terms has been prepared to help you better understand<br />
the language used in this brochure.<br />
Affidavit of Support<br />
Document signed and dated by the student’s financial<br />
sponsor indicating their commitment to provide for<br />
the student’s expenses. This must be accompanied<br />
by a bank statement showing that an amount of<br />
money equal to the first full-year’s total costs for<br />
undergraduate and graduate programs is available<br />
to the student. These documents are required before<br />
an I-20 may be issued.<br />
American College Test (ACT)<br />
Test required for freshman scholarship consideration.<br />
Bachelor’s Degree<br />
An undergraduate degree awarded at the successful<br />
conclusion of a four-year, full-time period of study.<br />
Students enter the bachelor’s level following completion<br />
of secondary school.<br />
Classifications of Undergraduate Students<br />
Freshmen are first-year students. Sophomores are<br />
second-year students. Juniors are third-year students.<br />
Seniors are fourth-year students.<br />
Colleges and Schools<br />
Universities in the United States are composed of<br />
colleges and schools. <strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> has four<br />
colleges (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College<br />
of Commerce, College of Communication and College<br />
of Law) and five schools (School of Computer Science,<br />
Telecommunications and Information Systems; School<br />
of Education; School of Music; The Theatre School;<br />
and the School for New Learning). In addition, the<br />
College of Commerce houses the Kellstadt Graduate<br />
School of Business and School of Accountancy; and<br />
the School of Public Service is a graduate unit within<br />
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.<br />
Concentration<br />
Courses (usually four or five) which provide an<br />
emphasis in a specific field.<br />
Credit<br />
Credit is awarded at the successful conclusion of<br />
each course. Most courses at <strong>DePaul</strong> carry a four<br />
credit hour value.<br />
Doctoral Degree<br />
A graduate degree awarded at the successful conclusion<br />
of a minimum three-year period of full-time study.<br />
Students enter the doctoral level following completion<br />
of a master’s degree.<br />
Fees<br />
Additional costs such as laboratory fees, graduation<br />
fees, health insurance and books.<br />
Full-time Study/Full-time Course Load<br />
Undergraduate students take three or four courses<br />
each quarter. Graduate students register for two or<br />
three courses each quarter.<br />
Grade<br />
A grade is awarded by the professor at the conclusion<br />
of each course and is determined by a student’s<br />
performance in the class and marks received on tests<br />
and examinations. <strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> awards letter<br />
grades: A = excellent performance; B = very good<br />
performance; C = satisfactory performance; D = poor,<br />
but passing performance, and F = failure. A plus<br />
represents a slightly higher achievement than the<br />
straight letter grade, while a minus represents a<br />
slightly lower achievement than the straight letter grade.<br />
Grade Point Average (GPA)<br />
A student’s grade point average is determined by<br />
dividing the number of quality points (A = 4, B = 3,<br />
C = 2, D = 1, F = 0) by the number of credit hours<br />
the student has attempted.<br />
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)<br />
Test required for master’s level applicants in biology,<br />
English, history, nursing, philosophy, physics, psychology<br />
and public relations and advertising, and required<br />
for doctoral applicants in philosophy and psychology.<br />
Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)<br />
Test required for all graduate business applicants.<br />
Internship<br />
Internships provide students an opportunity to gain<br />
practical knowledge and experience in their major<br />
at a corporation or business in the Chicago area.<br />
Students may receive credit for their participation.<br />
Living Expenses/Room and Board<br />
The cost for housing and meals.<br />
Major<br />
A specific area in which students concentrate their<br />
studies, particularly in their junior and senior years.<br />
Master’s Degree<br />
A graduate degree awarded at the successful conclusion<br />
of an 18-month or two-year, full-time period of study.<br />
Students enter the master’s level following completion<br />
of a bachelor’s degree.<br />
Minor<br />
An area of study in which a student has a lesser<br />
degree of concentration of study than a major, but<br />
more than an introductory course.<br />
Miscellaneous Expenses<br />
Additional costs a student may incur, such as<br />
transportation, clothing and entertainment.<br />
Orientation<br />
Mandatory international orientation sessions provide<br />
information about immigration regulations and<br />
general information, as well as other concerns.<br />
Transfer Students<br />
Transfer students have begun their university education<br />
at another institution, but wish to complete their<br />
studies at <strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Students generally receive<br />
advanced standing based on the transferable coursework<br />
completed at the prior institution.<br />
Quarter System<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> <strong>University</strong> operates on a 10-week quarter<br />
system. Three quarters, fall (beginning in September),<br />
winter (beginning in early January), and spring<br />
(beginning in late March or early April) comprise the<br />
regular academic year. An optional summer quarter<br />
is condensed into two five-week sessions (beginning<br />
in mid-June and mid-July).<br />
Registration<br />
Selection of courses a student will pursue. Registration<br />
occurs each quarter at <strong>DePaul</strong>.<br />
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)<br />
Test required for freshman scholarship consideration.<br />
Student Visa<br />
Students are granted an F-1 visa by the United States<br />
consulate or embassy in the student’s home country,<br />
allowing him or her to enter the United States. After<br />
admission has been granted and the student has<br />
provided the appropriate financial documentation,<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> issues an I-20 form (an official legal document)<br />
which permits a student to apply at the embassy for<br />
an F-1 visa and remain in the U.S. for the duration<br />
of studies. Under certain conditions a DS-2019 will<br />
be issued allowing a student to receive a J-1 visa.<br />
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)<br />
Test required of applicants who have been educated<br />
outside the United States in non-native English<br />
speaking countries.<br />
Transcript<br />
An official document issued by the university which<br />
lists each course in which a student has registered,<br />
the grade and the credit value received.<br />
Tuition<br />
The cost of courses. Tuition is determined by the<br />
number of courses in which a student is registered<br />
and is assessed on a quarterly basis.<br />
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Office of International Admission<br />
1 East Jackson Boulevard<br />
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287<br />
U.S.A.<br />
Telephone: +1 (312) 362-8300<br />
Facsimile: +1 (312) 362-8521<br />
E-mail: intlapp@depaul.edu<br />
Web: depaul.edu/international<br />
<strong>DePaul</strong> is an equal opportunity<br />
educator and employer.<br />
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