Professional Studies- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies program extends students’ breadth of learning across multiple disciplines and develops their competencies in critical thinking, written and oral communication, problem solving, and collaboration. Through the selection of two cognate areas and the completion of two advanced Professional Studies courses, students marshal their breadth of learning and competencies to address real-world challenges.

Bachelor of Arts

Students completing one of the following primary cognates will earn a Bachelor of Arts:

• Humanities

• Natural Sciences and Mathematics

• Social Sciences

Professional Studies Core Courses
LST 302Principles of Professional Studies3
LST 402Capstone in Professional Studies3
Total Credit Hours6

Bachelor of Science

Students completing one of the following primary cognates will earn a Bachelor of Science:

Applied Fields

Professional Studies Core Courses
LST 302Principles of Professional Studies3
LST 402Capstone in Professional Studies3
Total Credit Hours6
• Applied Management
Required Courses
CMR 108Introduction to Business Law3
CMR 111Introduction to Management I3
Select four of the following:12-13
CMR 301
Personal Organizational Skills
CMR 302
Financial Information for Managers
CMR 401
Leadership Decision Skills
CMR 442
Current Issues and Innovation in Small Business
CMR 495
Strategic Management for Commerce
Select a related discipline:3
APC 339
Introduction to Organizational Communication
APC 428
Communication in Conflict Management
CIT 154
Personal Computer Concepts and Applications
CIT 168
Information Technology Tools and Techniques for Organizations
CIT 205
Agile Launchpad I
CIT 258
Introduction to Global Cybersecurity
EGS 215
Workplace Writing
ENG 413
Grant and Proposal Writing
Total Credit Hours21-22