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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
RATIONALE
Advanced Professional Studies major is a self-designed major available for students to develop a program of study that is not currently offered at the college. The degree is offered at the Baccalaureate level. Whether the student is seeking an opportunity to broaden intellectual and cultural awareness, or whether the student is preparing for specific graduate pursuits, Advanced Professional Studies will provide both a solid foundation and a program tailored to the student's individual goals.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Advanced Professional Studies major is to provide students the flexibility to explore a wide range of subjects while tailoring their studies to career or educational goals. This makes their study more meaningful and practical to the individual with specific professional or intellectual interests.
RESTRICTIONS
Students must submit a proposal, including a rationale for pursuing the Liberal Studies major. This proposal must include a rationale and program of studies with the courses that will constitute this major before they earn 60 credits. Students not already classified will be considered "undeclared" prior to acceptance of this documentation by the relevant academic department. Students should declare their intention to pursue the Advanced Professional Studies major to the Registrar.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
1. Students should declare their intention to pursue the Advanced Professional Studies major and submit a rationale for their program of studies and the courses that will constitute it before they earn 60 credits.
2. This proposal must be approved by the Dean of Continuing Studies. A copy of the final signed proposal will be maintained in the Registrar's office. An advisor from Graduate and Continuing Studies will be assigned to each student.
3. Bachelor's degree level must have, a minimum of 18 credits must be from upper level courses
4. All major requirements are in addition to those required by the college core.
Updated: November 18, 2005