Overview

Our courses equip you with the tools to effectively work with, and lead, groups of people. This interdisciplinary Applied Behavioral Sciences program from National Louis University combines psychology, sociology, communications and cultural and organizational studies to provide a framework for understanding human behavior, motivation and leadership.

The program requires a minimum of 90 quarter hours of previous college credit for acceptance.

What Will Our B.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences Offer You?

Flexible Schedule

Choose between fully online and campus-based class formats, including weekend and evening class options. Fit your degree around your busy schedule.

Learning Community

Engage with your peers as you stay with the same cohort of fellow students throughout the entire program. Build connections through frequent roundtable discussions that will last beyond graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning English Composition
Intermediate English
Effective Speaking for the Undergraduate
Race, Identity and Experience in American Art
Statistical Foundations
Math for Educators

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Psychology Sociology View 1135 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official e-transcripts are preferred and must be submitted directly from the issuing institution to documents@nl.edu. Official paper transcripts must arrive in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution.

Applicants with less than 10 semester hours of transferable college credit must submit an official high school transcript or an official high school equivalency credential transcript (GED or HiSET)

Official military transcripts, military certificates (including Army, Navy, Marine Joint Services or CCAS-Air Force transcripts), nationally recognized certificates and CLEP/DANTES test scores may also be submitted for transfer credit consideration.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19350 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11880 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11880 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11880 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11880 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We are pleased to announce that for all students starting in the Summer 2020 (July) term, NLU is offering brand new undergraduate scholarships for international students! The new scholarships are listed below:

10% Automatic Opportunity Scholarship

Applies to All NLU Undergraduate Programs including Hospitality Management

Eligible to Freshman and Transfer Students

50% #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

Awarded to Two Students Every Fall Term

Eligible to Freshman Undergraduate Students Only

Deadline is July 1st

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Behavioral Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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