Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelors of Arts in Professional Studies is accessible for a wide range of backgrounds due to the adaptability of the general education included in this degree.

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies

Prerequisites

Work Experience:

Students entering the BA in Professional Studies program are required to have a minimum total of four years of work experience.

Transfer:

Per the University of Cincinnati’s transfer policy, the following types of transfer credit will be recognized:

Previously earned college-level credits are accepted depending on the regional accreditation status of the college or university during the time of enrollment
Test credits including Advanced Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Advanced standing credits including credit-by-exam and competency-based
Credits for prior learning upon completing the faculty-assessed Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Industry-Recognized Credentials through Ohio’s new ITAGs Initiative
Military Credits and MTAGs
Career technical credit and transfer assurance guides

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If you’re interested in this program and applying from outside of the United States, you will need to follow the process for international student applications. Check out UC Online’s step-by-step guide for international applicants.

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FAQs

How Soon Can the BA in Professional Studies be Completed?

Depending on each student’s life experience and prior college experience, the Bachelor’s in Professional Studies (BAPS) can be completed in as few as 4-6 semesters. Your unique education track will be determined during the foundations course in the first semester.
What Jobs Can You Get With a “Professional Studies” Degree?
The Bachelor’s in Professional Studies is designed around the Industry Recognized Credentials that employers are looking for. This means that your unique education experience will be built around your goals and will be tailored to help you succeed in your industry.

Popular Career Paths Include:
- Client Support & Sales
- Account Management
- Human Resource Specialists
- Project Management
- Reporter
- Market Research
- Event Planning
What Salaries Can I Expect With a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
Here are some average annual salaries for popular career paths with a Bachelor’s in Professional Studies. All data is from the U.S. Department of Labor – See the BAPS Careers Page for more details!
- Sales Representative of Services (except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel) – $62,400
- Market Research Analysts and Market Specialists – $68,230
- Project Management Specialists – $95,370
- Sales Managers – $130,600
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists – $55,960