The School for New Learning (SNL) was established in 1972 as one of the eight schools and colleges of DePaul University, and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of education for adults. SNL offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

For details on our undergraduate and graduate programs, please select one of the degrees below:

• The Bachelor of Arts with an individualized Focus Area;
• The Bachelor of Arts in Computing;
• The Bachelor of Arts with a Focus in Leadership;
• The Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
• The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies (MAAPS);
• The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies (Parenting Education and Support);
• The Master of Science in Applied Technology (MSAT); and,
• The Master of Arts in Educating Adults (MAEA)

Other SNL programs include Labor Education and the Chronic Illness Initiative. All SNL degree programs can also be custom tailored to employer needs and offered onsite through our Collaborative Partnerships.

The faculty, students and staff within the SNL community are dedicated to individualized, student-centered education in a collaborative environment. Programs are individually oriented and designed with the mentorship of resident faculty. SNL serves a diverse student population consistent with the university's commitment to Vincentian personalism. It teaches the skills of communications, self-direction, reflection critical thinking and creative problem-solving that are essential for students' personal and professional growth in a world of dynamic change.

As a national leader in the design and delivery of competence-based learning for adults, SNL also promotes ongoing scholarly investigation and dissemination within the larger educational community. These are important contributions to shaping policy and curriculum within alternative higher education.