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Master's of Professional Studies

The Master of Professional Studies (MPrS) Program is designed as a graduate degree that builds upon existing graduate certificate programs to provide students with specialized, advanced skill sets that can be immediately applied in professional contexts. The program was developed to address a gap in online graduate education by offering a flexible, customizable graduate degree structure aligned with workforce needs.

BAS Psychology (Online)

You want to understand how the human mind thinks and learns, and how it processes decisions and perceptions. And you want to use that knowledge to ​help others. Whatever your goals, our program and expert faculty will prepare for success in research, continued study, and a career.​

 

BAS Professional Writing (Online)

The professional writing specialization focuses on the technical aspects of writing as it pertains to the presentation and organization of information in a variety of media formats and professional settings. Gaining a foundation in professional writing can complement almost any career, especially those that value concise language, clear description, and effective communication.

 

BAS Communication (Online)

From mobile photography to social engagement, this specialization teaches you how to master communications in our digital world. Prepare to immerse yourself in the tactical skills and strategic knowledge necessary to get ahead of the competition.

 

BAS Cyber Security (Online)

The information systems that provide so many benefits are vulnerable to errors and misfortune, and are even, as we know all too well, vulnerable to hostile acts. The cyber security specialization provides a foundation of knowledge and skills to support jobs that help protect the systems we all rely on.

 

BAS Criminology & Justice (Online)

Our criminology and justice program reviews the nature of crime and how society manages and deters criminal activity. Studying for your applied science degree in the criminology department, you’ll learn from those with expert theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience in the criminal justice system. Courses cover law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the private/corporate criminal justice sector.

 

BAS Computer Science (Online)

Every industry is impacted by the continually accelerating growth of technology, and students in computer and technology majors are no longer faced with the prospect of only working in narrowly defined technological occupations. This specialization provides an introduction to the world of computer science and prepares you for a career as a web designer, information technology consultant, data analyst, system developer, network engineer, software engineer, and game programmer.

 

BAS Church Administration (Online)

Looking for a foundation in the skills needed to support the church and church-related organizations in areas such as administration, operations, finances, and church management? The Church Administration specialization will prepare you to focus on how best to manage the unique aspects of faith-based groups.

 

BAS Business Management (Online)

As a professional, it’s useful to have a holistic understanding of business. This degree specialization teaches principles and skills you can immediately apply in a range of careers. You will learn how to make critical and ethical business decisions, analyze data, effectively weigh risks and rewards, employ best management and marketing practices, and much more.

 

BAS Applied Development (Online)

The Applied Development specialization builds on a foundation in psychology by focusing on developmental processes people experience across the lifespan in real-life settings. This specialization can enhance careers in psychology, counseling, education, childcare, gerontology, or any field related to understanding human behavior.