BA Professional Studies at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies (BAPS) with the University of Cincinnati Online is a fully online program where students can apply their existing work experience toward a degree. This program emphasizes a breadth of study to teach students applicable skills that will prepare them for professional advancement in a competitive job market. This program is ideal for adult learners with existing work experience as well as high school graduates interested in broad fields of study.

Faculty: College of Coop Education and Professional Studies | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: online | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

The Bachelor’s in Professional Studies is unique in its ability to flex to meet the needs of the market and the individual student. There are several fields that this program’s curriculum covers that can be easily applied to the workforce.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: Admission to the Bachelors of Arts in Professional Studies is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and a desire to succeed in academics. Students accepted into this program will be expected to meet the academic standards of the program to advance. Students entering the BA in Professional Studies program are recommended to have a minimum total of 4 years of life experience. Life experience includes: Prior work history, from entry-level to leadership experience Some college credits Military experience (active duty or veteran) Volunteer experience

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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