Bachelor of Professional Studies

Nearly 1 in 10 Rhode Islanders didn’t finish their degree — are you one of them?

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ӣƵ's adult degree completion program can help you finally cross the finish line!

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.

Careers in Social Services and Organizational Leadership

  • Manager for Nonprofit Organization
  • Quality Improvement Manager for Social Service Organization
  • Education Coordinator for Adult/Workforce Development
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Financial Analyst

Why Degree Completion at ӣƵ?

  • 100% online and fully asynchronous – no live classes, no commuting, no schedule conflicts.
  • Just $370 per credit, a flexible and manageable course load built for working adults, and the chance to earn credit for your work and life experience.
  • In-demand areas of study – choose from two concentrations, each paired with a Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUS)
  • Our Organizational Leadership concentration students earn a CUS in Management and our Social Services concentration students earn a CUS in Nonprofit Studies.
  • Accelerated structure – fall and spring semesters are divided into two 7-week sessions, and you'll take two courses per session
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Apply Today for Free

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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The ӣƵ Advantage

80%
of students complete the BPS program in 2 years or less
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BPS alumni go on to graduate study, career advancement, and meaningful career transitions
75
students have completed the BPS program since its launch in 2022

Hear from a Student

Jonathan Menard, military student, and BPS student

Jonathan Menard

“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.”

Program Flexibility Made it Possible

Program Details

Admissions Requirements

  • 24 years or older at time of application
  • 5 years of documented comprehensive work experience and/or military training
  • a minimum of 24 earned college credits from a regionally accredited college or university (Your transcripts must come directly from the college or university in an official, electronic format. Paper copies or unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.)
  • a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • no prior bachelor’s degree earned

Please Note: Current ӣƵ students (still active as degree students) who wish to change their major to the BPS need to submit a .

General Program Requirements

  • completing a minimum of 120 college credits (including up to 75 transfer credits)
  • completing a concentration: 36–39 credits
  • completing required general education courses: 40 credits (some of which may be from prior earned credit)
  • prior learning portfolio and/or elective credits may be used, if needed, to reach the 120 credits for graduation

Required General Education Courses

Course NumberCourse 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 & HumanitiesOne 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. 

Concentration Requirements

You will choose either the Social Services Concentration or the Organizational Leadership Concentration

Social Services Required Courses

Course NumberCourse Title
BPS 461B
COMM 333B
HPE 410B
NPST 300B
NPST 301B
NPST 402B
NPST 404B
SWRK 325B
SWRK 326B
SPED 461B

Total Credits: 35

Organizational Leadership Required Courses

Course NumberCourse Title
ACCT 201B
BPS 460B
, , , or Computer Science Elective
ECON 214B
FIN 301B
MGT 201B
MGT 320B
MGT 335B
MKT 201B

Total Credits: 34

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition + Fees Per Semester (2025-2026)

  • $370/credit
  • $14/credit ($109 max) technology fee
  • $8/credit ($55 max) library fee
  • $24/credit ($286 max) BPS student fee
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