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With our Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) program you don't have to wait any longer. We understand that adult students are balancing work, family, finances, and countless responsibilities—so we designed the BPS with that in mind. Finish your degree your way, with the support, built-in flexibility, and affordability you need! Our program offers two in-demand concentrations: Organizational Leadership and Social Services.
We're waiving the application fee for BPS applicants planning to begin their studies this spring. Simply enter waiver code GOBPS2026 when completing your application for Spring 2026. Take the next step in advancing your career with a program that understands the needs of adult learners.
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“I instantly knew that this was my time, and if I was going to finish my degree this would be the best way to do it. I refused to fail....Don’t hesitate. Just do it. If you have the desire, make it happen.”
Trio of BPS graduates bonded over class projects and diversity.
Please Note: Current ӣƵ students (still active as degree students) who wish to change their major to the BPS need to submit a .
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BPS 100 | |
| FYW 100 | |
| ENGL 230W or ENGL 231W or ENGL 232W | , , or |
| MATH 139 | or any math course numbered 177 or higher |
| PHIL 206 | |
| Arts & Humanities | One 100-level or higher course in art, dance, film, English (literature), history, modern languages, theatre |
| PSCI 250 | (or any college level science course) |
| SOC 208 | |
| SOC 306 |
Please Note: Organizational Leadership students may count ECON 200 and Social Services students may count SWRK 325 towards four of the remaining general education credits. Prior earned college credit will be evaluated to see which may be used to fulfill remaining credits to reach the minimum of 40 required General Education credits.
You will choose either the Social Services Concentration or the Organizational Leadership Concentration
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BPS 461B | |
| COMM 333B | |
| HPE 410B | |
| NPST 300B | |
| NPST 301B | |
| NPST 402B | |
| NPST 404B | |
| SWRK 325B | |
| SWRK 326B | |
| SPED 461B |
Total Credits: 35
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 201B | |
| BPS 460B | |
| , , , or | Computer Science Elective |
| ECON 214B | |
| FIN 301B | |
| MGT 201B | |
| MGT 320B | |
| MGT 335B | |
| MKT 201B |
Total Credits: 34