Online Liberal Professional Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Liberal and Professional Studies Program is a multidisciplinary, general degree program for students who desire a university education combining a solid academic core grounded widely in the social sciences, arts, sciences, and business, along with the opportunity to integrate combinations of discipline-based courses not possible in other programs. The liberal and Professional Studies Program embodies the character of a traditional liberal arts education set in a contemporary academic and social context. This program is intended primarily for part-time working adults but is open to all students.

Entry Requirements

• ENG4U required.
• French majors require any Grade 12 U French.
• Majors in all other languages do not require prior high school language courses and will be assessed and placed appropriately on program entrance.
• Criminology and Social Work students re-apply for admission to Year 3.
• EWC4U is recommended for Creative Writing majors.
• Students may choose to double major in any BA Honours program.
• Interview for Drama in Education and Community. Please contact Dramatic Art at ext. 2804 or visit www.uwindsor.ca/drama
• Political Science with Bilingual Specialization students require Grade 12 U French or equivalent.
• Political Science with Law and Politics Specialization requires a minimum high school admission average of 85% and a minimum final high school average no lower than 80% at the time of high school graduation.
• For the Combined Honours in Digital Journalism programs, a portfolio may be required (i.e., sample of relevant work (writing or other media, and a statement of interest).
For the Liberal and Professional Studies: Aeronautics Leadership (Flight Option), students need to have successfully completed grade 12 math and physics.
For the Liberal and Professional Studies : Aeronautics Leadership (Ground Option), students need to have successfully completed grade 12 math.

Other Fees

Student Health Fee $9.58 Assessed Each Term

Sports & Rec Capital Fee $17.90 Assessed a maximum of 2 terms per academic year

University Center Operating $29.52 Assessed at a rate of 9.84 Per Course

OPUS Drug and Dental Plan $248.02 Assessed once per academic year

1st Yr Transition Support Fee $60.56 Only assessed your first term at the University

Recreation fee $32.76 Assessed Each Term

University Center Expansion $22.77 Assessed at a rate of 7.59 Per Course

Notes

Students in the Liberal and Professional Studies program must maintain a cumulative average of 60% or better. There is no major average requirement.

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Gain marketable skills for emerging "green" industries with an online Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (Environmental Studies concentration) from Excelsior College.

This online social science degree is ideal for working adults who have tight schedules and finite budgets. With flexible online classes you can complete anytime and anywhere, Excelsior's social science degree program enables you to build marketable skills that will help you compete successfully for good environmental jobs.

A recognized leader in adult education, Excelsior has offered innovative college solutions since 1971. We offer a suite of policies specifically designed to help adult students complete their degree, including:

- Online social science classes that are offered on a rotating eight-week schedule. Choose the start date that's convenient for you, and fit courses easily into your work and family routines.

- Liberal credit-transfer policies that maximize the value of college credits you've already earned—and shorten your path to graduation.

- Academic credit for certain forms of military education, professional training, and work experience.

- Budget-friendly tuition that helps you manage the cost of a social science degree.

- Superior academic support from our nationally recognized team of advisors.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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The Bachelor in General Studies program is designed to equip students with a well rounded education that will help prepare them to pursue graduate-level degrees or advance in their careers.

In order to provide students with a liberal arts education that will be beneficial in a variety of professional settings and academic fields, this program focuses on building a strong understanding of the theory and application of essential concepts in English composition, natural sciences, social sciences, the humanities, and mathematics.

Aspen University aims to ensure that students who complete the Bachelor in General Studies program will graduate with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as well as the critical thinking and communications skills needed to successfully utilize these concepts in an array of academic and professional settings.

The Bachelor in General Studies program features a liberal arts curriculum that focuses on strengthening essential skills through fundamental core courses such as English Composition, Mathematics, Natural and Physical Sciences, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Communications.

Students are given the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of specialized elective courses in order to tailor their degree to fit their individual interests and goals.

Other Fees

Notes

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

High School Transcripts

An official high school transcript or its equivalent. Waived if student has completed at least 15 credits of college level course work.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts for all previous college credit earned.

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Minimum GPA Requirement

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for all previous high school or college credit.

Conditional Acceptance

Students will be Conditionally Accepted pending successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I. Upon successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I students will be fully Accepted. This requirement is waived for students awarded Transfer Credit for CMP160 - English Composition I.

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The Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) programs at Georgia Southern University provide opportunities for students who are interested in combining a liberal arts background with some degree of specialization. The degree – offered on-campus or online – offers a solid core curriculum program along with the freedom to choose from a variety of concentrations.

Though the B.G.S. degree allows for study in several areas, it is organized to provide an academically sound program with carefully planned concentrations. The B.G.S. graduate will have achieved a broad-based education in a fully accredited program.

The Bachelor of General Studies is a flexible program that allows you to structure your degree to meet your individual interests and professional goals by building a degree program which includes three Areas of Study.

Choose three areas of study from the following four options:

Business
Justice Studies
Sociology
Writing

Students will have flexibility in choosing from a wide variety of upper-division courses in these areas of study each semester.

Entry Requirements

Freshmen are required to score a minimum of 1010* on the SAT (Math plus Critical Reading only) or 21 ACT (composite). The writing portion of the SAT is required. State minimums for each portion of the SAT/ACT: 430 Critical Reading, 400 Math; 17 English, 17 Math. Students must have a high school academic GPA of 2.0+ calculated based on the following credits: 4 English Credits, 4 Math Credits, 3 Science Credits (at least 2 lab science), 3 Social Science Credits, and 2 Foreign Language Credits (same language).

Transfer students are required to have 30 transferable semester hours or 45 transferable quarter hours with a Cumulative College GPA of 2.0+ (all work attempted). Students must be eligible to return to their current school. Students with less than 30 hours must meet freshmen requirements.

Non-traditional students must have been out of high school at least five years or their high school class must have graduated at least five years ago. Students must hold a high school diploma from an accredited or approved high school as specified in the Board of Regents policy section 402.0101 or have satisfactorily completed the GED. Students must have less than 30 transferable credit hours and have not attended college within the past five years (or in good standing at the last college attended if admitted as a non-traditional student).

Other Fees

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The online Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies (BAIS) with specialization in applied technology, business, communication liberal arts or public service administration is offered through the University’s Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, which features programs for adults and working professionals. The degree is aimed at students who are interested in combining business theory with technological skills that are vital in today’s workplace. Students find that their course work has an intense practical orientation. They are able to apply the skills they learn immediately in their day-to-day working lives.
The program’s goal is to increase the student’s understanding of communication, management, applied technology and business in the world economy. Students in the program develop expertise that has proved invaluable in a wide range of settings, including local, national and international corporations. Expertise gained from the program is also invaluable in the public sector and the not-for-profit world.

Entry Requirements

• Two years or the equivalent of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 2.7 preferred. Call for a personal interview to discuss your educational goals. NO SAT/ACT required.
• Proof of successful completion of an associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent is necessary for admission. A copy of your transcript or diploma attached to your application is sufficient proof.
• No required GMAT or GRE scores. International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• GPA of 3.0 or above must have been maintained to be considered for admission.

Other Fees

• $40 Application fees

• $409 Technology Fee Per Term On Campus and Web-based (Fall & Spring terms)

• $12 Per credit Technology Fee Per Term Off-campus locations

• $12 Per credit Summer 1 & winter terms

• Audit Fee 1 credit + $10.00 registration fee

• $750.00 per 3-credit course No technology fees National Guard Personnel

• $220 Master’s Fees

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