Bachelor of Professional Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) is an online Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) offering a flexible degree completion path addressing the unique needs of particular target groups. The accelerated delivery format is designed to ease the financial, time, and geographic constraints adults face in completing a baccalaureate program. Students complete the necessary hours for the degree within a convenient yet directed scheduling format under the guidance of academic advisors who understand the unique needs of adult learners.
The primary target groups include:
- Students graduating from community colleges
- Degree “stop-outs” who began but never completed a bachelor’s degree
- Individuals who have accumulated hours that cannot be applied toward a specific major.
The curriculum is designed to enhance workplace skills such as planning, organizational behavior, ethics, needs assessment, problem solving, communications, human resources, and technology applications.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1 |
3 |
| TECH 1001 Orientation to the University | 1 |
| Electives 2 |
6 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1 |
3 |
| MATH XXXX Mathematics 1 |
3 |
| Electives 2 |
3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| CM 1XXX Communication 1 |
3 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| Electives 2 |
9 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government 1 |
3 |
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| Electives 2 |
9 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| OL 3133 Principles of Personnel Management/PS 3133 Principles of Personnel Management | 3 |
| Electives 2 |
12 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| OL 3023 Professional Communications/PS 3023 Professional Communications | 3 |
| OL 4443 Professional Leadership/PS 4443 Professional Leadership | 3 |
| Electives 2 |
6 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| OL 4543 Workplace Supervision/PS 4543 Workplace Supervision | 3 |
| Electives 2 |
12 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| OL 4963 Organizational Leadership Capstone/PS 4963 Organizational Leadership Capstone 3 | 3 |
| OL 4643 Organizational Globalization and Diversity/PS 4643 Organizational Globalization and Diversity | 3 |
| Electives 2 |
9 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses.
3Must earn a 'C' or better.