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 support and resources coming from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

Students who complete this degree are most likely to find employment based on the skills they've gained through the unique combination of certificates they've selected. Here are some of the general skills students can acquire:

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.

Bachelor of Applied Science of Professional Studies

Program Requirements

To earn a bachelor’s degree, you will complete three certificates (two introductory certificates and one advanced certificate as outlined below) plus additional general education and religion requirements.

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Certificate

14-15

Associate

Bachelor's

90-96

introductory certificates

Complete two certificates in this category. You may only select one certificate with an asterisk.

Administrative Assistant

Basic Accounting*

Commercial Fundamentals

Health Analysis

Entrepreneurship

Family History Research

Family Relations

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Hospitality and Tourism Management*

Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals*

Project Management*

Social Media Marketing*

TEFL

Technical Support Engineer*

Web and Computer Programming

advanced certificate

Complete one certificate in this category.

Advanced Family History Research

Business and Leadership Skills

Family Services

Health Promotion

Web Development

To complete a bachelor's degree, the following courses are required in addition to the three certificates:

Requirements Table

Complete the following additional requirements:

General Education Courses 26 Credits
Additional Courses 6 Credits
Religion Courses 14 Credits

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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

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