Non-Degree Admission

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Students seeking non-degree status have a number of options at DePaul CDM. Non-degree-seeking students may enter at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Contact CDM Admission Staff on how to apply as a non-degree student.

Non-Degree Admission Information

If you are not seeking an entire degree program and wish to take a few courses, the Non-Degree program may be for you. Many opt to take one or two courses for professional or personal development, or to update their knowledge of a particular subject. Applying for the Non-Degree admission process is very similar to the traditional admission process. Keep in mind that no more than three courses taken as a Non-Degree student can count towards an undergraduate or graduate degree.

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Non-Degree Seeking St udents: What You Need to know

Complete an application at the DePaul University Online Application Center ($25 application fee).
Submit official transcripts indicating a bachelor's degree earned from a regionally accredited institution.
Candidates who do not hold a Bachelor's degree but have an interest in taking an undergraduate course may contact the Office of Admissions directly at (312) 362-5551.

Graduate Level Non-Degree Students are required to submit the following materials:

A completed application for admission, which may be submitted online, and $25 application fee;
Official transcripts indicating a bachelor's degree earned from a regionally accredited institution.

Admissions is granted on an individual basis; grade point average, experience, and other significant factors are considered. Degree holders from all disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be considered regardless of undergraduate major.

Professional Development Certificate Programs

For more intensive study, CDM's Institute for Professional Development offers a variety of certificate programs varying in length from two to twelve weeks.

Database Technologies:

Advanced SQL
Database Technologies
SQL Server Business Intelligence
SQL Server Database Administration
SQL Server Database High Availibility

Network Technologies & Security:

Information Systems Security Management New Online Section!
Telecommunications

Project Management:

IT Project Management

Software Development:

Java Developer
Java EE Developer
Java Web Services
Lightweight Java Web Development New!
.NET Developer
.NET Mobile Applications Development
.NET Web Services
Open Source Web Development New!
Ruby on Rails

All software development programs also available online!

Web Design:

Best Practices in Web Design

Courses for Non-Majors:

Are you interested in completing a degree program at DePaul CDM, but you're not sure what you want to study? Introductory courses will give you a firm start.

These first-year courses are a way for student to get a taste of the academic opportunities offered from our degree programs, without making the firm commitment of declaring a major.

ANI 101 Animation for Non Majors
Learn a variety of basic animation techniques for cinema and gaming, such as hand-drawn, cutout, stop-motion and (very basic) 3D, with an emphasis on the use of computer technology.

CSC 241 Introduction to Computer Science I
Get an introduction to problem solving, algorithms and structured programming using a higher-level programming language. This course focuses on the skills needed for developing algorithms, and for writing and debugging programs.

DC 201 Foundations of Cinema
Examine the craft, technology, and aesthetic principles of digital cinema production and create and analyze your own work.

IT 130 The Internet and the Web
Learn to create Webpages with HTML and use Javascript, stylesheets and other principles of Web interface design.

IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases
Become acquainted with principles related to the design, implementation and use of databases for PC's.