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The School of Professional Studies offers programs to prepare students for a wide range of occupations in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Our programs are designed to provide marketable skills and knowledge, preparation for advancement on the job, and a strong foundation for graduate study.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees are offered in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is offered for individuals who wish to complete a course of study in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management after having completed a technical associate degree (Associate of Applied Science) or the equivalent in credits and life experience.

The Business Administration program offers a choice of options - Accounting, Computer and Management Information Systems (CMIS), Human Performance and Systems Management,  and Marketing. The Basic Business Subject Endorsement is available for individuals who wish to teach business courses in secondary schools.

The Criminal Justice program provides options in Justice Administration, for individuals interested in developing leadership/management skills, and Justice Counseling, for individuals interested in human services-related education. Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC) courses are offered for Criminal Justice – Justice Counseling and Psychology majors.

The Psychology major features a strong set of core courses for individuals interested in eventual graduate study and electives that target interesting subjects in the field and allow students to develop sought-after human services skills.

Minors are available in Business Administration, Computer and Management Information Systems (CMIS), Criminal Justice, and Psychology.  Earning a minor can help build flexibility to accommodate evolving career interests.

Six 12-hour Certificate of Achievement courses of study are available. Topics include Accounting, Criminal Justice, Human Resources Management, Human Services, Office Management, and Retail Management. Most Certificates of Achievement can be earned in nine months taking online classes. Of course certificates may be earned separately or while working toward a Bachelor degree, allowing students to eventually acquire more resume “items of interest” to future employers.

All School of Professional Studies degrees, options, and minors are available online, and over 75 of the School's courses are offered online, many during five, eight-week terms each year.  Online courses are a convenient way for the highly motivated student to continue or accelerate his/her studies without having to commute to campus.

Aside from active student organizations and internship experiences, the School of Professional Studies also has an International Field Experience program. To date, students have studied in Australia, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.