Overview

In this Disability Advocacy major from Illinois Dominican University, you’ll master the communication, research and data analysis skills to succeed in fields ranging from counseling and crisis intervention to community organizing and advocacy.

In less than two years, you’ll be prepared to work at public health agencies, government offices, social service agencies and more. Want to go further? Our adult and continuing studies programs are a natural bridge to some of our most high-impact master’s degrees, including our Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution.

Dominican is the right place to relaunch your academic journey. We understand the unique needs of today’s busy adult learners and value the experience you bring. We’re prepared to help you clear obstacles and balance academic demands, full-time work and family responsibilities.

You can transfer prior credit. And you can study from anywhere by taking your classes fully online. You can also choose our in-person evening classes, offered at Triton College.

Features

Start the Professional Studies in Disability Advocacy program whenever it’s convenient for you

Take courses throughout the year online or in person

Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing 21 hours of social science courses

Learn efficiently in accelerated eight-week sessions

Transfer prior college credits toward your Dominican degree

Earn college credit for learning experiences beyond the classroom

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Writing in the Social Sciences

Statistics for Social Scientists

Human Services Administration

Social Policy

Behavioral Theory

Professional Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: admission are on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Official high school transcripts, emailed directly from the issuing institution
Official high school transcripts/marksheets and translations through a certified translation agency must be emailed to the Director of International Enrollment
Proof of English Proficiency
For I-20: Bank Statement showing a minimum of $53,978 USD and completed and a signed Financial Statement Form
A copy of your passport bio page
Two-page essay or personal statement
Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36456 USD / year

≈ 36456 USD / year
Out-of-State

36456 USD / year

≈ 36456 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36456 USD / year

≈ 36456 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

River Forest

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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