University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago

1200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Applied Psychology

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with good English-language skills. It supplements immersive classes taught in English with just the right amount of support.

As a student in the Academic Accelerator, you’ll receive:

  • The right amount of support for your academic and English-speaking needs
  • A full year’s worth of college credits
  • Access to courses exclusively for international students
  • English-language help with words you need to know for your classes
  • A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

Students interested in an education that emphasizes an understanding of human behavior should consider a major in psychology. Psychology as a major can lead to a broad range of career possibilities. An education that focuses on behavior principles is valuable for anyone whose future involves interacting with others. Psychologists pursue careers in such areas as clinical services, health services, business, industry, testing, education, and behavioral research. There are plenty of career opportunities for students with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, particularly in the areas of social work, healthcare, business, and human resources.

The Department of Psychology offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology. A student has the option of completing an Applied Psychology concentration which requires students to take an introductory course in psychology, as well as courses in research methods and statistics. It is designed to give a student not only a strong base in the core curriculum of psychology, but also an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

42

Writing

42

Listening

42

Speaking

42

Program Intakes

Open date

July 11, 2024

Submission deadline

April 15, 2025

Open date

July 11, 2025

Submission deadline

July 20, 2025

Open date

June 11, 2025

Submission deadline

December 11, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20460 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$38142 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2400 per year
Student Fees: $2,038 per year
Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment Fee: $452 per year
Library and Information Technology Assessment Fee: $294 per year
Non-Refundable Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one-time)