Program Overview

DePaul University Academic Catalog

The DePaul University Academic Catalog is a comprehensive resource that provides information on the university's programs, courses, and policies.

Programs

DePaul University offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate and continuing education programs.

• Undergraduate Core: The undergraduate core curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in the liberal arts and sciences.
• Colleges and Schools: DePaul University is composed of several colleges and schools, each offering a unique set of programs and courses.
  • College of Business
  • College of Communication
  • College of Computing and Digital Media
  • College of Education
  • College of Law
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Science and Health
  • School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  • School of Music
  • The Theatre School

Course Descriptions

The university offers a wide range of courses, each with its own unique description and requirements.

• Accountancy (ACC): The accountancy program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting principles and practices.
• Administration & Supervision (A&S): The administration and supervision program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in administrative and supervisory roles.
• African & Black Diaspora Studies (ABD): The African and black diaspora studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the history, culture, and experiences of African and black diasporic communities.
• Allied Health Technology (AHT): The allied health technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in allied health careers.
• American Sign Language (ASL): The American sign language program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in ASL and deaf culture.
• American Studies (AMS): The American studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in American history, culture, and society.
• Animation (ANI): The animation program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in animation careers.
• Anthropology (ANT): The anthropology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the study of human cultures and societies.
• Applied Brass (APB): The applied brass program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in brass performance and pedagogy.
• Applied Diplomacy (DPL): The applied diplomacy program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in diplomatic careers.
• Applied Keyboard (APK): The applied keyboard program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in keyboard performance and pedagogy.
• Applied Music (APM): The applied music program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music performance and pedagogy.
• Applied Percussion (APP): The applied percussion program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in percussion performance and pedagogy.
• Applied Professional Studies (AP): The applied professional studies program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional careers.
• Applied Strings (APS): The applied strings program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in string performance and pedagogy.
• Applied Technology (AT): The applied technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in technology careers.
• Applied Voice (APV): The applied voice program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in vocal performance and pedagogy.
• Applied Woodwinds (APW): The applied woodwinds program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in woodwind performance and pedagogy.
• Arabic (ARB): The Arabic program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Arabic language and culture.
• Art and Architecture, History of (HAA): The art and architecture history program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the history of art and architecture.
• Art and Craft of Theatre (ACT): The art and craft of theatre program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in theatre performance and production.
• Art, Media, and Design (ART): The art, media, and design program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in art, media, and design.
• Arts and Ideas (AI): The arts and ideas program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the arts and humanities.
• Asian Studies, Global (AAS): The Asian studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Asian history, culture, and society.
• Bilingual-Bicultural Education (BBE): The bilingual-bicultural education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in bilingual and bicultural education careers.
• Biological Sciences (BIO): The biological sciences program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in biology and the life sciences.
• Business Administration (BADM): The business administration program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business principles and practices.
• Business Law (BLW): The business law program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business law and ethics.
• Business Studies (BUS): The business studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business principles and practices.
• Catholic Studies (CTH): The Catholic studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Catholic theology and culture.
• Catholic Theological Union (CTU): The Catholic theological union program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Catholic theology and ministry.
• Chemistry (CHE): The chemistry program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in chemistry and the physical sciences.
• Chinese (CHN): The Chinese program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Chinese language and culture.
• Communication (CMN): The communication program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in communication principles and practices.
• Communication Studies (CMNS): The communication studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in communication theory and research.
• Community Service Studies (CSS): The community service studies program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in community service careers.
• Comparative Literature (CPL): The comparative literature program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in literature and literary theory.
• Composition (COM): The composition program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in writing and composition.
• Computer Graphics & Motion Technology (GPH): The computer graphics and motion technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in computer graphics and motion technology careers.
• Computer Science (CSC): The computer science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer science and programming.
• Core Curriculum Arts and Ideas (CCA): The core curriculum arts and ideas program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the arts and humanities.
• Core Curriculum Human Community (CCH): The core curriculum human community program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the social sciences and humanities.
• Core Curriculum Scientific World (CCS): The core curriculum scientific world program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the natural sciences and mathematics.
• Counseling (CSL): The counseling program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in counseling careers.
• Criminology (CRIM): The criminology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in criminology and criminal justice.
• Critical Ethnic Studies (CES): The critical ethnic studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in ethnic studies and critical theory.
• Curriculum Studies (CS): The curriculum studies program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in curriculum development and education careers.
• Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering (CSE): The cyber-physical systems engineering program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in cyber-physical systems engineering careers.
• Cybersecurity (CSEC): The cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in cybersecurity careers.
• Data Science (DSC): The data science program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in data science careers.
• Decision Analytics (DA): The decision analytics program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in decision analytics careers.
• Design (DES): The design program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in design principles and practices.
• Digital Humanities (DHS): The digital humanities program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in digital humanities and media studies.
• Digital Media Arts (DMA): The digital media arts program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in digital media arts careers.
• E-Commerce Technology (ECT): The e-commerce technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in e-commerce technology careers.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE): The early childhood education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in early childhood education careers.
• Economics (ECO): The economics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in economics and economic theory.
• Educating Adults (EA): The educating adults program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in adult education careers.
• Education - General (EDU): The education program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in education principles and practices.
• Elementary Education (EE): The elementary education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in elementary education careers.
• English (ENG): The English program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in English language and literature.
• English Language Academy (ELA): The English language academy program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in English language and culture.
• Environmental Science (ENV): The environmental science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in environmental science and sustainability.
• Experience Design (EXP): The experience design program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in experience design careers.
• Film & Television Documentary (DOC): The film and television documentary program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in documentary filmmaking careers.
• Film & Television Production (FILM): The film and television production program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in film and television production careers.
• Film & TV Creative Producing (CP): The film and TV creative producing program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in creative producing careers.
• Film & TV Post-Production (POST): The film and TV post-production program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in post-production careers.
• Film & TV Screenwriting (SCWR): The film and TV screenwriting program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in screenwriting careers.
• Finance (FIN): The finance program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in finance and financial management.
• Focus Area (FA): The focus area program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in a specific area of study.
• French (FCH): The French program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in French language and culture.
• Game Development (GAM): The game development program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in game development careers.
• Geography (GEO): The geography program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in geography and geographic information systems.
• German (GER): The German program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in German language and culture.
• Graduate School of Business (GSB): The graduate school of business program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business administration and management.
• Graphic Design (GD): The graphic design program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in graphic design careers.
• Greek (GRK): The Greek program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Greek language and culture.
• Health Communication (HTHC): The health communication program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in health communication careers.
• Health Information Technology (HIT): The health information technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in health information technology careers.
• Health Science (HLTH): The health science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in health science and healthcare management.
• History (HST): The history program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in history and historical research.
• Honors (HON): The honors program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in a specific area of study and to recognize academic achievement.
• Hospitality Leadership (HSP): The hospitality leadership program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in hospitality management careers.
• Human Centered Design (HCD): The human centered design program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in human centered design careers.
• Human Community (HC): The human community program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the social sciences and humanities.
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): The human-computer interaction program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in human-computer interaction careers.
• IIT Chemical Engineering (ICE): The IIT chemical engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in chemical engineering and chemical processing.
• Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT): The Illinois Institute of Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering, science, and technology.
• Illustration (ILL): The illustration program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in illustration careers.
• Information Systems (IS): The information systems program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in information systems and technology careers.
• Information Technology (IT): The information technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in information technology careers.
• Institute for Professional Development (IPD): The institute for professional development program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional development and continuing education careers.
• Integrative Learning (IN): The integrative learning program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in integrative learning and interdisciplinary studies.
• Interactive Media (IM): The interactive media program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in interactive media careers.
• Interdisciplinary Commerce Studies (ICS): The interdisciplinary commerce studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in commerce and business.
• Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS): The interdisciplinary studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in interdisciplinary studies and liberal arts.
• Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP): The interdisciplinary studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in interdisciplinary studies and liberal arts.
• International Business (IB): The international business program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in international business and global management.
• International Studies (INT): The international studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in international studies and global affairs.
• Irish Studies (IRE): The Irish studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Irish language, literature, and culture.
• Islamic World Studies (IWS): The Islamic world studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Islamic studies and Middle Eastern culture.
• Italian (ITA): The Italian program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Italian language and culture.
• Japanese (JPN): The Japanese program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Japanese language and culture.
• Jazz Studies (JZZ): The jazz studies program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in jazz performance and education careers.
• Journalism (JOUR): The journalism program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in journalism and media careers.
• Labor Education (LE): The labor education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in labor education and workforce development careers.
• Latin (LAT): The Latin program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Latin language and culture.
• Latin American & Latino Studies (LST): The Latin American and Latino studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Latin American and Latino culture and history.
• Law (LAW): The law program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in law and legal studies.
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Studies (LGQ): The LGBTQ studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in LGBTQ studies and queer theory.
• Liberal Learning Seminars (LLS): The liberal learning seminars program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in liberal arts and humanities.
• Liberal Studies in Education (LSE): The liberal studies in education program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in education and liberal arts.
• Liberal Studies Program (LSP): The liberal studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in liberal arts and humanities.
• Lifelong Learning (LL): The lifelong learning program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in continuing education and professional development careers.
• Management (MGT): The management program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in management and business administration.
• Management Information Systems (MIS): The management information systems program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in management information systems and technology careers.
• Marketing (MKT): The marketing program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in marketing and business.
• Master of Public Health (MPH): The master of public health program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health and healthcare management.
• Masters in Social Work (MSW): The masters in social work program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in social work and human services.
• Masters of Liberal Studies (MLS): The masters of liberal studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in liberal arts and humanities.
• Mathematical Sciences (MAT): The mathematical sciences program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mathematics and mathematical sciences.
• Mathematics for Middle School Teaching (MMT): The mathematics for middle school teaching program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in middle school mathematics education careers.
• Media Studies (MCS): The media studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in media studies and communication.
• Middle Grades Education (MGE): The middle grades education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in middle school education careers.
• Military Science (MSC): The military science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in military science and leadership.
• Modern Languages (MOL): The modern languages program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in modern languages and cultures.
• Music Education (MED): The music education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in music education careers.
• Music Ensemble (MEN): The music ensemble program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in music performance and education careers.
• Musicianship (MUS): The musicianship program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in music performance and education careers.
• Network Technologies (NET): The network technologies program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in network technologies and computer systems careers.
• Neuroscience (NEU): The neuroscience program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in neuroscience and neurobiology.
• New Media Studies (NMS): The new media studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in new media and digital culture.
• Nursing (NSG): The nursing program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing and healthcare.
• Occupational Therapy (OT): The occupational therapy program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in occupational therapy careers.
• Organizational Communication (ORGC): The organizational communication program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in organizational communication and public relations careers.
• Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies (PAX): The peace, justice, and conflict studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in peace studies and conflict resolution.
• Performance (PRF): The performance program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in performance and theatre careers.
• Performing Arts Management (PAM): The performing arts management program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in performing arts management and administration careers.
• Philosophy (PHL): The philosophy program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in philosophy and ethics.
• Physical Education (PE): The physical education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in physical education and sports careers.
• Physics (PHY): The physics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in physics and physical sciences.
• Polish (POL): The Polish program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Polish language and culture.
• Political Science (PSC): The political science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in political science and government.
• Portuguese (POR): The Portuguese program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Portuguese language and culture.
• Pre-Law (PRELAW): The pre-law program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in law and legal studies.
• Professional Communication (PROCMN): The professional communication program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional communication and public relations careers.
• Project Management (PM): The project management program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in project management and business administration careers.
• Psychology (PSY): The psychology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in psychology and human behavior.
• Public Policy Studies (PPS): The public policy studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public policy and administration.
• Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD): The public relations and advertising program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in public relations and advertising careers.
• Real Estate (RE): The real estate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in real estate and property management.
• Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (FMS): The refugee and forced migration studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in refugee and forced migration studies.
• Religious Studies (REL): The religious studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in religious studies and theology.
• Russian (RUS): The Russian program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Russian language and culture.
• School of Public Service (MPS): The school of public service program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public service and administration.
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM): The STEM program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Scientific World (SW): The scientific world program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in science and the natural world.
• SCPS Degree Completion Major (DCM): The SCPS degree completion major program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in a specific area of study and to recognize academic achievement.
• SCPS Liberal Studies (SNC): The SCPS liberal studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in liberal arts and humanities.
• Secondary Education (SEC): The secondary education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in secondary education careers.
• Social & Cultural Studies Ed Human Dev Grad (SCG): The social and cultural studies education human development graduate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in social and cultural studies and human development.
• Social/Cultural Studies Education/Human Dev Ugrd (SCU): The social and cultural studies education human development undergraduate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in social and cultural studies and human development.
• Sociology (SOC): The sociology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in sociology and social sciences.
• Software Engineering (SE): The software engineering program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in software engineering and computer science careers.
• Sound Recording Technology (REC): The sound recording technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in sound recording and music technology careers.
• Spanish (SPN): The Spanish program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Spanish language and culture.
• Special Education and Reading (SER): The special education and reading program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in special education and reading careers.
• Speech Language Pathology (SLP): The speech language pathology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in speech language pathology careers.
• Sports Communication (SPRTCMN): The sports communication program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in sports communication and media careers.
• Strategy Execution Valuation (SEV): The strategy execution valuation program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in strategy execution and valuation careers.
• Study Abroad Program (SAP): The study abroad program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in a specific area of study and to recognize academic achievement.
• Sustainable Urban Development (SUD): The sustainable urban development program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in sustainable urban development and environmental studies.
• TEACH Program (TCH): The TEACH program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in teaching and education careers.
• Teaching and Learning (T&L): The teaching and learning program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in teaching and education careers.
• Telecommunications (TDC): The telecommunications program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in telecommunications and media careers.
• Theatre Studies (THE): The theatre studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in theatre and performance studies.
• Theatre Technology (TEC): The theatre technology program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in theatre technology and production careers.
• University Internship Program (UIP): The university internship program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in internship and career development.
• User Experience Design (UXD): The user experience design program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in user experience design and human-computer interaction careers.
• Value-Creating Education (VCE): The value-creating education program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in value-creating education and social entrepreneurship.
• Visual Effects (VFX): The visual effects program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in visual effects and animation careers.
• Women's and Gender Studies (WGS): The women's and gender studies program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in women's and gender studies and feminist theory.
• World Language Education (WLE): The world language education program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in world language education and teaching careers.
• Writing Rhetoric and Discourse (WRD): The writing rhetoric and discourse program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in writing, rhetoric, and discourse.