In 2005, Arkansas Tech University established the Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree program, a fully online degree program that provided an accelerated path to degree completion for adult students. From that initial degree offering, the Organizational Studies program has grown to offer multiple undergraduate and graduate credentials that cater to diverse academic and professional goals.
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BAOL) - provides students with comprehensive, specialized instruction in the application of leadership concepts highly sought after by employers across a varity of career paths and settings.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - provides students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree a seamless transition to a bachelor's degree. This stackable education sequence enhances academic qualifications and increases potential career mobility.
Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) - a degree completion track for students with 90+ earned hours in need of an accelerated path to graduation. The concentrated curriculum is designed to enhance workplace skills such as planning, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Learning (MAOLL) - an innovative, fully online graduate degree program with a focus on organizational development, leadership, and project management. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in diverse settings.
Graduate Certificate - Organizational Development and Learning
Undergraduate Certificates - Nonprofit Studies, Professional Leadership, Project Management, Training and Organizational Development, Workplace Supervision