Overview

Engage directly with faculty members on a schedule that works for you—online or in person—in this program that is ranked 15th in the nation by The Best Schools based on its “academic excellence, faculty strength, range of courses provided, awards, rankings and reputation.”You’ll be able to choose up to two concentrations in areas such as paralegal studies, public administration, disability advocacy, labor relations, law and social justice, criminal justice—or create your own concentration.

Learning outcomes

The Professional Studies in Labor Relations program at Illinois Dominican University is an interdisciplinary program exploring the American legal system from a wide range of perspectives, including economics, philosophy, theology and history. You’ll study with leading scholars and legal professionals and build competence in writing, research and critical thinking. You’ll learn how the legal system works, how it interrelates with social justice and how to assist people in asserting their rights.

Accelerated eight-week format in a year-round program
Fully online, giving you the flexibility to work on your own schedule from anywhere in the world; some evening courses offered, in person, at Triton College
Option to declare up to two concentrations relevant to your career
Year-round acceptance policy—start when it is convenient for you
Option to take classes in either the online and/or on-campus programs ?
Join Alpha Sigma Lambda, a highly regarded honor society for adults with exceptional grades

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Social Science Research
Writing in the Social Sciences
Unions and Collective Bargaining
Sociology of Labor
Professional Ethics
Social Justice

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

2.7

English requirements

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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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36456 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36456 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36456 USD / year

≈ 36456 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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