The bachelor’s degree in professional studies provides flexibility for students who want to tailor their education to meet their career goals. Students will complete two introductory certificates and one advanced certificate in an area of specialization.
The professional studies degree also includes additional general education courses to strengthen skills in leadership, research and analysis, and critical thinking.
This degree is developed and granted by BYU-Idaho, with
Why choose this degree?
The professional studies degree is recommended for students who want to pursue a specific combination of certificates to meet their career goals. Students will select and complete two introductory certificates and one advanced certificate in one of the five following areas:
- Business
- Health
- Software Development
- Family and Human Services
- Family History Research
- Understanding how disciples of Jesus Christ can work to solve problems and be peacemakers in both private and professional settings.
- Developing employable skills at both introductory certificate and advanced certificate levels.
- Communicating effectively about complex issues in a work environment.
- Using data and research to analyze problems.
- Demonstrating creative and critical thinking in addressing global problems.
- Working collaboratively with others.
Core
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ENG 150 | Writing and Reasoning Foundations | 3 |
| ENG 301 | Advanced Writing and Research | 3 |
| MATH 108x | Math for the Real World | 3 |
| GE 103 | Online University Success | 1 |
Art & Humanities
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| HUM 110 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
Natural Sciences
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| PUBH 132 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| GESCI 110 | Sustaining Human Life | 3 |
Social Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| FCS 160 | Home and Family Resource Management | 3 |
| PEACE 101 | Conflict and Peace | 3 |
Religion (plus an additional 6 credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| REL 200C | The Eternal Family | 2 |
| REL 225C | Foundations of the Restoration | 2 |
| REL 250C | Jesus Christ Everlasting Gospel | 2 |
| REL 275C | Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon | 2 |