Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
The BS in Professional Studies is designed for those who want to prepare for a variety of career paths and opportunities.
A BS in Professional Studies from SEMO has two options to meet your career goals by creating your own program or finding your own path.
Creator Track
If you aren’t sure what you want to major in or have lots of interests, our “Creator” track is for you. This professional studies degree program allows you to essentially create your own degree, building your coursework tailored to your interests and goals.
Pathfinder Track
If you just know you want a bachelor's degree or are a working professional who wants to advance or change your career by completing your degree, our “Pathfinder” track is for you. This bachelor of professional studies program offers flexible courses and an emphasis on strengthening high-demand critical workforce skills such as management, leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
The BS in Professional Studies program also allows you to transfer completed college credits, if you have them, to shorten the time to finish your bachelor’s degree. You may also have professional experience that would qualify for prior learning credits, giving you course credit for what you’ve already done. Students in professional studies even have a program-specific way to earn CPL credit through PX490. The professional studies degree is also offered online if you need a degree program not only to fit your career goals but also your schedule.
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BS in Professional Studies
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$316.50
Per Credit Hour (domestic)
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120
# of Credits
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2
Options to Build Your Degree
Turn Ambition into Action
Choosing a professional studies degree helps you improve your job opportunities and learn specific skills in different areas. This program gives you a well-rounded education that combines theory with hands-on experience. The professional studies degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Course:
- PX499 College to Career (3)
Choose one track:
Creator Track – 27 hours
- PX200 Exploring Academic Disciplines (3)
- PX397 Project Development Workshop (3)
- PX399 Project Seminar (3)
- Choose 18 hours in at least two disciplines with the advice of an advisor which contribute to the final project.
Pathfinder Track
- Choose coursework with the advice of an advisor to reach 120 hours.
*PX398 Interdisciplinary Independent Study may be taken for up to 6 hours to fulfill the additional hours required to meet the 120-hour minimum requirement.
*PX490 Prior Learning and Experiential Portfolio may be taken for up to 12 hours to fulfill the additional hours required to meet the 120-hour minimum requirement.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall (16 hours)
- UI100 (1 hours)
- EN100 (3 hours)
- PX200 or elective (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
Spring (15 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
Milestone: 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Second Year
Fall (16 hours)
- PX397 or elective (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- General Education with Lab (4 hours)
Spring (15 hours)
- PX project-related course or elective (3 hours)
- PX project-related course or elective (3 hours)
- General Education (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
Milestone: 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Third Year
Fall (15 hours)
- PX project-related course or elective (3 hours)
- PX project-related course or elective (3 hours)
- PX398 or elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
Spring (15 hours)
- PX project-related course or elective (3 hours)
- PX project-related course or elective (3 hours)
- PX398 or elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
Milestone: 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Fourth Year
Fall (13 hours)
- PX399 or elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (1 hour)
Spring (15 hours)
- PX499 (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
- Elective (3 hours)
Milestone: 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
I just feel at home here. I feel like I belong here. I feel like I'm seen and heard here.
India Johnson
Professional Studies Major
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Admissions Requirements
The requirements for admission vary depending on how you plan to enter Southeast. We must consider your educational background, the extent of your prior education, and your desired degree or program. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the Admissions Requirements or speak to an Admissions Counselor to learn more.
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