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Program Overview

Program Overview

A Personalized Degree for Your Goals

University Studies Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) online program is designed for adult learners and transfer students, allowing you to shape your academic journey based on your interests, prior coursework, and professional goals.

The program curriculum is 100% online, asynchronous and was designed to offer you maximum flexibility while ensuring a strong academic foundation and clear pathways to career advancement. The program begins with a broad foundation across diverse disciplines—from communication and history to computer science and psychology. Then, you choose two of the offered concentrations or work with an advisor to create a custom concentration.

The customizable concentration structure empowers you to align your studies with professional goals, while the capstone course ensures you leave with practical, real-world experience that ties learning together in a meaningful way. Along the way, upper-division electives are also completed. 

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

All applicants to the University Studies program must have a high school diploma and submit the following:

  • Application with $50 fee
  • Official high school transcripts (if you have less than 60 hours of college credit)
  • Official college transcripts from all schools attended (minimum 2.0 GPA)
Courses

Courses

Program Highlights

Flexible Learning

Coursework in this bachelor’s program is 100% online, asynchronous. This means you can complete the course on your own time in accordance with what is ideal for your schedule, maintaining optimal work/life balance.

Transfer-Friendly Structure

This program is designed to maximize the use of previously earned college credits, making it ideal for you returning to complete your degree. You can also earn credit by taking an exam, submitting a portfolio, and accounting for military or professional training.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Gain exposure to multiple fields, helping you develop a well-rounded skill set that can adapt to various industries. Courses build necessary skills like leadership, communication, and critical thinking, ensuring every student can benefit.

Our Faculty

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    Emily Smith

    Assistant Provost for Online Learning

    Emily Smith is currently the Assistant Provost for Online Learning. As the strategic leader for academics, she is focused on delivering a personalized, high quality student experience; enhancing the faculty...

    Meet Emily Smith
  • Greg Carpenter headshot

    Greg Carpenter

    Assistant Professor

    Greg Carpenter grew up in rural northeast Arkansas where he spent summer evenings outside, listening to the St. Louis Cardinals on the radio, and winter evenings inside, watching whatever was...

    Meet Greg Carpenter
  • Michael Cauley headshot

    Michael Cauley

    Lead Faculty

    Michael Cauley joined Lipscomb University in 2016 where he is Associate Professor of Professional Studies and Lead Faculty for the Performance and Leadership Coaching Programs. An executive-level consultant, executive coach,...

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  • Carol Santiago Sota

    Carol Santiago-Stranahan

    Faculty Fellow

    Carol Santiago, born in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. She went to school at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and got her BA in Communication Studies. Then in...

    Meet Carol Santiago-Stranahan