Online Liberal Professional Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

Creighton’s Bachelor of Science in Leadership seeks to develop leaders whose skills and knowledge will make a difference in the world. Tracks are available in Healthcare Management, Non-Profit Management and Human Capital Management.

Successful businesses and organizations require educated leaders to provide creative vision, facilitate collaboration, make ethical decisions, and inspire others. This flexible, affordable, and relevant degree is specifically designed for adults looking to gain a promotion, change careers, stay competitive or expand their education.

Fully-Online format: 8-week courses are delivered online, allowing you to access and complete course materials in a flexible and convenient manner. This degree will fit your busy schedule!

Emphasis on timely completion: The program generously accepts up to 80 hours of credit from other institutions that you have attended. Credit is also offered for certified training and experiential learning, allowing you to demonstrate competencies based on knowledge gained in the workplace and community.

Integrated education: The program respects and recognizes the valuable personal and professional experiences that you bring to the classroom. The concept of integration is reflected in your practicum, in which you apply your education in a real-world setting, perhaps even your own workplace. our goal is to help you connect your education to your career in real and tangible ways!
Multi-disciplinary study: Leaders are needed in all workplaces. The innovative program brings together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, such as business, healthcare and military to create a unique learning community. Your education will draw on a variety of field from finance to communication to ethics, while building on a strong foundation in the liberal arts.

Optional specializations: You can choose to specialize in one of three tracks, allowing you the options to personalize your education to the organization that you serve. Tracks include healthcare management, non-profit management, and human capital management.

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The Bachelor of science in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S.) provides students with a well-rounded, liberal studies education. It allows students to complete two areas of concentration, where students may choose either a minor or 12 hours of related coursework appropriate to their educational or professional goals. The program provides the opportunity for students to integrate personal and professional growth through an exploration of perspectives, philosophies, and experiences in a variety of disciplines.

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The degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for a wide variety of careers and graduate study. The program stresses knowledge and understanding by promoting the virtues of a broad-based general education. The Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a broadly focused degree that develops competencies in several disciplines, and prepares graduates for the modern workplace. In addition, the wealth of elective credits available in Interdisciplinary Studies affords excellent opportunities for students with prior learning experience.

Enrollment in Interdisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to organize a degree program to suit their individual career and academic goals. The degree program includes four key elements:

1. John Hancock University’s core curriculum, which includes a broad mix of liberal arts and science courses.

2. Three concentrations in any combination.

3. An array of general electives from which students can tailor to their career interests.

4. A final synthesis course, the Capstone Seminar.

John Hancock University’s required core curriculum (42 credits) is designed to provide students with communication skills and knowledge essential to job success as well as the broad perspective of history, science, philosophy and insights into human behavior derived from the study of behavioral science and literature.

In addition to the core courses, each student selects three subject areas of concentration, taking at least 12 credits in each area. An additional 18 elective credits may be taken in one of these areas of concentration, and an additional six elective credits in each of the other two areas. The remaining elective credits are chosen to complement the student’s individual degree plan.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone Seminar rounds out the University experience by involving students in research, analytic and synthetic activities. The Capstone Seminar uses a general topic or current issue to explore a variety of perspectives that multiple disciplines bring to bear on any given substantive subject of interest. The capstone course requires students to demonstrate mastery of the reading, writing, communication and research skills they have learned throughout their coursework at John Hancock and/or previous institutions.

The John Hancock Interdisciplinary Studies program prepares students for a variety of professional careers that demand breadth of knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills. In the Capstone Seminar, students apply and refine these skills as they exchange ideas with fellow students and their instructors on engaging and timely topics.

Students may select their areas of concentration from the following 14 areas:

Concentrations:
Accounting
Business Law
Business and the Internet
Crime Scene Analysis
Entrepreneurial Management
Finance
Fraud Investigation
Hospitality Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
Marketing
Paralegal Studies
Political Science and the Law

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program students will be able to:

1. Articulate major concepts and issues related to their chosen fields of study.

2. Write a research brief and annotated bibliography on their chosen areas of study.

3. Discuss and defend their positions on important issues related to their fields.

4. Synthesize research and interview material into a draft of a research paper.

5. Evaluate and critique other writers' papers.

6. Write a coherent, well-researched paper that supports an effective argumentative thesis with credible evidence.

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

2. One of the following criteria:

- Good academic standing and completion of at least 12 semester credits from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Good academic standing: students who have been academically dismissed from other colleges or universities are ineligible to pursue courses at John Hancock University unless they meet one of the following conditions:

- Earned 12 semester hours from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Have not attended any college or university for one year since being academically dismissed.

- Successful appeal to the Chair of Academic Programs. At the Chair of Academic Program’s discretion the previous requirements may be waived. Undergraduate students who have their appeal approved will be placed on academic probation and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher upon the completion of their fourth course at John Hancock University. Students will be restricted to two courses per trimester and must meet every other week with their academic advisor. Students who fail to earn a GPA of 2.0 after their fourth course will be academically dismissed from the University.

- An active military or honorably discharged veteran.

- Applicants who have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent but have not successfully completed 12 hours of college level work and do not meet the military service criteria can complete the necessary credit hours as a student at large. Upon successfully earning 12 credit hours, these students can apply for regular degree-seeking status.

International applicants may be required to take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results to John Hancock University prior to enrollment.
TOEFL scores vary based on the method in which the test is taken. The required scores for admission to John Hancock University are as follows:

Print: 550
Computer: 213
Internet: 79

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The online Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a Business Minor provides you with the benefits of a traditional liberal arts education along with practical business skills and knowledge. In addition to gaining a strong grounding in history, writing, political science, psychology and sociology, you’ll also study a range of core business subjects (including economics, math, and finance) as well as taking elective courses in accounting, leadership, organizational and consumer behavior, and marketing. The program culminates with a Senior Project in Liberal Studies addressing a topic area of your own choosing.

This comprehensive, balanced learning experience will not only teach you to think creatively and analytically, but also impart an understanding of business principles and practices that will prepare you for your professional career. The online format also offers new opportunities for collaboration and interaction that go beyond those found in a traditional classroom.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit one of the following

Official high school degree
Official GED
Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79
IELTS - 6.5

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The campus-based Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts prepares students with highly marketable skills that can be applied within a variety of job markets including business, government, social services, education and science. It's designed for adult students who seek to understand how ethical decision making works in a business environment, the basic knowledge of logic and reasoning, and how social groups interact, while learning the key elements to effective written and oral communication.

Regis University's B.A. in Liberal Arts curriculum presents you with choices in the following areas of specialization:

Catholic Studies
Civil Society Studies
English
History
Humanities
Philosophy
Public Administration
Religious Studies

The Liberal Arts degree from Regis University's College for Professional Studies equips you with excellent communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills, preparing you to play a significant and leading role in the strategic success of today's range of companies. In addition, as a liberal arts major, this degree is a springboard for those who desire advanced degrees in business, law, and management.

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts program lays the foundation for you to continue your education in our Master of Arts or MBA program or through other graduate degrees from our School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from the college for professional studies must possess:

A high school diploma or equivalent (from a regionally accredited high school) AND

Transferable credit from a regionally accredited college or university AND

Evidence of work experience

International applicants
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If you are a non-native English speaker, it is necessary to meet the English language requirements set forth by Regis University, as we do not have English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available. The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are:

TOEFL COMPUTER total score of 213 and Essay (TWE) score of 5.0

TOEFL INTERNET total score of 82 with minimum scores of: 24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening

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