All coursework for the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies will be completed online. There are 120 total credit hours needed to complete this degree, and each student’s curriculum track will be uniquely designed around their career goals.
View the course offerings below or in the updated curriculum map.
Every student entering the professional studies program must take the foundation course for their first semester: PD2180: Foundations. This Foundations course consists of in-depth self-evaluation assignments where students will demonstrate skills developed through past work experiences, discuss their previous college experience and transfer credits, and identify their unique career plans. After completing these assignments, the rest of the student’s education track will be outlined based on their goals and how many credits they will need. You can see the full curriculum breakdown below.
From the core courses, your path through the Bachelor’s in Professional Studies is outlined based on your goals and work experience.
A significant component of the Foundations course is the assessment of prior learning through work experience. Students develop competency reports that allow them to highlight their previous work experiences and achievements. This process validates past efforts by awarding college credit for prior work experience and helps to map out an efficient and personalized education plan.
For students that are able to display competence through their reports, they can earn up to 18 credit hours*, allowing them to bypass the Co-op courses.
* The amount of credits earned depends on a student’s ability to show competence through their written reports.
Fast-tracking your education is easy with the Bachelor’s in Professional Studies Program. Your previous college credits will be counted toward Electives and General Education course requirements. Refer to the Admission Requirements page for additional details on which credits are accepted.
No other program at the University of Cincinnati allows for this level of education track customization!
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.
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:
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!
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