Non-Degree Options
If you do not wish to complete an entire degree program, you may take up to two classes prior to admission into a degree program. You might choose to take a course or two for professional or personal development, or to update your knowledge of a particular subject. Applying for the Non-Degree admission process is the same as traditional master's degree admission process. After completion of two courses, a student can choose to convert to a full degree seeking master's degree student. Students who wish to take more than two classes are encouraged to consider enrolling in a degree program. Only two classes taken as a non-degree student can be applied towards a CDM master's degree.
- Complete an online application ($25 application fee)
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Present a bachelor's degree earned at a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
The following items are not required, but can be used to supplement and strengthen an application:
- Professional experience as evidenced by a resume or industry certifications
- Letters of recommendation
Two post-master's certificates are being launched in 2012-2013 to provide opportunities for master's degree holders to sharpen their skills. Students who earned their master's degree from DePaul CDM automatically qualify for a scholarship.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in any IT field or business subject or a master’s degree in any subject plus three or more years of IT experience. Applicants must submit transcripts from their master's degree and a resume for consideration. Choose non-degree seeking programs on the DePaul Application.
Students who wish to enhance specific technology skill development might also wish to consider CDM's
Institute for Professional Development. The Institute for Professional Development offers a variety of certificate programs varying in length from two to
twelve weeks.