Applied Behavioral Sciences
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR of ARTS in Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABS)
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABS) is an accelerated program for adults. The depth and breadth of the program is uniquely designed to develop the thinking skills and knowledge essential to preparation for the 21st century. The ABS program has prepared individuals for promotions, careers in human services, administration, human relations or as preparation for graduate study in many professions (e.g., law, psychology, business and education).
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY (NLU) offers students who complete an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABS) with full recognition of the Associate degree earned, except for degree programs in which more than 60 QH of technical credit is required. All required courses in the A. A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree will apply to the Bachelor’s degree. Students who do not complete the A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree will have all previous college work evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Application for admission
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale on all previous coursework.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
- Completion of a minimum of 60 SH (90 QH) is required to begin the ABS major.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
- A writing assessment will be administered at the time of initial enrollment in the ABS major. This assessment is used for advising purposes.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (ABS) MAJOR: 51 QH (34 SH)
- All courses in the ABS Program must be completed at NLU.
- No courses are permitted to be transferred into the major.
The courses in the ABS major are designed to be completed in the following sequence at NLU:
| Term 1: |
LAS 331 Dynamics of Group Behavior
LAP 300 Adult Development & Learning Assessment
LAP 340 Effective Interpersonal Relationships | 4 QH
5 QH
5 QH |
| Term 2: |
LAT 440 Professional Communication
LAS 430 Multicultural Dimensions
INT 430 Methods of Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 QH
5 QH
4 QH |
| Term 3: |
LAS 431 Managerial & Supervisory Behavior
LAS 430 Economic Issues in Global Perspective
INT 490 Independent Study in the Behavioral Sciences | 5 QH
5 QH
2 QH |
| Term 4: |
LAH 305 Philosophy of Values and Ethics
INT 410 Leadership in a Changing World
LAS 435 Senior Seminar: Integrating the Applied Behavioral Sciences | 5 QH
5 QH
2 QH |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (ABS) DEGREE
Two (2) courses or 8 QH (6 SH) in Written Communication are required.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree from National-Louis University, all students must successfully complete a minimum of 180 QH (120 SH) consisting of courses in general education, the program major, electives and any additional program requirements.
