UAH College of Professional Studies - Bachelor's in Professional Studies

Earn a BACHELOR’S IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BPS) offers a flexible, well-rounded interdisciplinary curriculum that provides students the opportunity to expand their knowledge base across an array of academic disciplines to meet their individual goals.

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PROGRAM ADVANTAGES:

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Choose from five concentrations and five start dates per year.

Start from scratch or apply transfer credits for up to 75% of your degree, including 34 hrs of technical credits.

ACE credits are accepted.

Choose a learning format that’s right for you. Online, Campus, or Blended options are available.

Graduate from an accredited research university with the #1 ROI in Alabama.

Choose from Five Concentrations: Engineering Technology Graduates will use science, engineering, and math skills to design products and systems, install and maintain products, and provide a wide range of services, such as implementation, testing, calibration, and supervision of operations.

Career Opportunities: Operations, Production, Manufacturing, Test and Evaluation, Product Design, Distribution and Sales, Service and Maintenance

Technology, Science, & Society Integrate the study of engineering, science, and/or technology with its social and cultural impact. Coursework will focus on developing a broad knowledge of the technical, historical and social dimensions of science and technology.

Curriculum options include engineering, the natural sciences, computer science, information sciences, business, social sciences, and/or humanities.

Career Opportunities: Business Law, Public/Community Service, Technical Writing, Research, Politics/Policy, Conservation, Public Health, Quality and Regulatory Compliance

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Leadership Strategies & Dynamics Focus on the nature of leadership in a variety of settings and prepare for leadership responsibility in the community and in your selected profession. Coursework will focus on business and social sciences/humanities.

Career Opportunities: HR, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Public Relations, Management Consulting, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Administration, Social Services, Retail/ Business Management, Political Advisor

General Studies Design a curriculum to support your professional and personal interests.

Coursework prioritizes interdisciplinary studies, critical analysis, oral and written communication, ethics, and teamwork.

It allows students to fulfill general education credits, study relevant topics, develop versatile skill sets, and prepare for a wide range of career options.

Career Opportunities: Public Relations/Nonprofit, Technical Writing, Social Work, Software Consulting, General Management, Administration/ Executive Assistant, Risk Management

Organizational Studies Prepare for careers that involve finding solutions to human problems. Students will acquire an understanding of human behavior in groups, organizations, and larger systems. Coursework will focus on business and humanities/social sciences.

Career Opportunities: Management Analyst, Employee Development, Customer Service Management, HR Management, Event Planning, Recruitment, Health Administration, Fundraising and Development, Compensation and Benefits

Admission Requirements Each applicant is evaluated based on individual merit and demonstrated success in a rigorous academic environment.