Sample schedule and pathway toward Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies degree

The following sample schedule illustrates how your bachelor’s degree completion might look each academic quarter.

Actual degree plans and courses will vary depending on transfer credits and previous courses completed.
Degree completion time will vary by the number of courses students complete each term.
Students can enroll full time (2-3 year completion) or part time (3-5 year completion).
Students can opt to take courses online during the December term, or the Summer term to decrease their time to degree.
DePaul University reserves the right to modify the courses offered and course schedules.
DePaul B.A.P.S program classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9:15 p.m. at Harper College.

Sample Year 1 course schedule for a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies at DePaul University.
Fall (September-November)	Winter (January-March)	Spring (March-June)	Summer (July-August)
FA 199 Career Assessment and Planning (RR)	LL 290 Research Writing (RR)	LL 301 Research Methods (RR)	Online Electives
BADM 334 Human Resources and Talent Development	CCA 281 Liberal Arts in Action	Active Citizens
*Critical Thinking (If Needed)	*Data Analytics	*Effective Leadership

*Full-time enrollment in the program is possible by taking the indicated courses online.

(RR) – Residency Requirement. Courses required to be taken through DePaul. Credit for Prior Learning does not count for RR courses.

Sample year 2

Sample Year 2 course schedule for a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies student at DePaul University, organized by Autumn, Winter, and Spring terms.
Fall (September-November)	Winter (January-March)	Spring (March-June)	Summer (July-August)
LL 303 Capstone Project (RR)	BADM 223 Accounting and Finance Principles	LL 302 Experiential Learning Practicum (RR)	Online Electives
IN 307 Integrative Learning (RR)	DCM 330 Professional Communication in Workplace	CCH 300 Global and Professional Practice
*Sales and Marketing Management	*Project Management	*Applied Info Management Systems

* Full-time enrollment in the program is possible by taking the indicated courses online.

(RR) – Residency Requirement. Courses required to be taken through DePaul. Credit for Prior Learning does not count for RR courses.

Sample year 3

Sample Year 3 course schedule for a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies student at DePaul University, organized by Autumn, Winter, and Spring terms.
Fall (Septemeber-November)	Winter (January-March)
Law In the Business World	Creativity
Economics for Managers	Ethics
*Risk Management	*Electives

* Full-time enrollment in the program is possible by taking the indicated courses online.

(RR) – Residency Requirement. Courses required to be taken through DePaul. Credit for Prior Learning does not count for RR courses.

DePaul University contact

Kyra Frazier
Phone: (773) 325-8774
Text: (312) 820-8513
kyraf@admission.depaul.edu
Students can schedule an appointment to meet with Kyra on Harper's campus.

Take the first step

Take your first step toward earning a bachelor’s degree at the University Center by requesting information. A University Center representative will reach out to review your academic goals and create a customized University Center plan.