The bachelor’s degree in professional studies is a flexible offering that allows students to tailor their education to meet professional goals. Students may design a unique course of study to gain the skills required for a variety of career options.
This degree is developed and granted by BYU-Idaho, with support and resources coming from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Outcomes
- Students become disciple leaders.
- Students become lifelong learners.
- Students become creative and critical thinkers.
- Students become effective communicators.
- Students become skilled professionals.
- Students become engaged citizens.
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 |
Natural Sciences
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| GESCI 203 | Environmental Stewardship | 3 |
| NUTR 150 | Essentials of Human Nutrition | 3 |
Art & Humanities
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| HUM 110 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
Social Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ECON 150 | Econ Principles & Problems Micro | 3 |
| PSYCH 111 | General Psychology | 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 |
Previously earned course credits from PathwayConnect and/or other colleges and universities will be evaluated after a student is admitted and submits valid transcripts.
Build your degree
Degree programs are made up of a series of certificates, general and religious education courses, and electives.
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- Applied Business Management
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Students who complete an associate degree in family history research may continue on and earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.