External Degree Program: Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
The B.A. in professional studies is available only to students in the External Degree Program. This major offers adult learners the option of designing a plan of study to pursue a special interest not available through JSC's other majors.
It also allows EDP students, who may have college credits from a number of institutions and life experience, to weave together the threads of their prior learning into a coherent degree program.
Students are asked to declare and explore an area of special emphasis while meeting the EDP general education and other requirements for a bachelor's degree.
Requirements
- At least 60 credits required before entrance into EDP and the major.
- Completion of the EDP's general education program.
- During the student's first semester, development and submission of a degree plan, including a narrative, that declares a focus of study and demonstrates integration of prior learning and proposed courses.
- Successful completion of the coursework in the degree plan and other requirements for earning a bachelor's degree through the EDP.
Course Descriptions and Program Details
For more information, see the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
