At the School of Professional Studies, we are passionate about helping adults pursue their education while balancing the pressures of work and family life. SPS accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students may start a program in any semester.

We offer five bachelor's degree programs with flexible online and on-campus classes:

Our programs are designed specifically to address the personal, professional and career needs of working adults. To this end, SPS offers:

  • Evening, accelerated and online courses
  • Practical, applications-based coursework
  • Opportunities to gain undergraduate credit for college-level learning acquired through work and life experience (Prior Learning Assessment)
  • Flexible transfer credit policy (we may accept up to 84 credits - view our Transfer Credit Policy here)
  • Scholarships and transfer credit agreements for community college transfer students - view full articulation agreements and scholarship opportunities here
  • Opportunities for accelerated transitions to our Master's degree programs (2+1)
  • Convenient location on Metrorail Red Line and on-campus parking
  • Tuition discounts and need-based scholarships
  • Students who transfer in 84 credits may earn a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree completely online.

At the heart of our degree programs is a robust core curriculum designed to provide a strong "liberal arts" education. The liberal education core affords students a particularly broad and engaging educational experience.

In addition to unique curricular features, SPS programs offer another benefit that will make completing your degree a reality: excellent customer/student service. Prospective students who would like to explore some of SPS's many student service offerings are welcome to visit our online Student Services Web portal.

Tuition for Undergraduate Programs at SPS can be found here. We have several financial aid options and three different scholarships available exclusively for SPS students. Visit our Tuition and Fees page for detailed information on Tuition and Fees, and our Financial Assistance page for information on how to finance your education.

Complete your degree in as little as 1 year. View a course schedule.

 

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    Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.I.S.)

    The B.A.I.S. is the ideal choice for those wishing to gain exposure to a broad range of subject areas, to customize a degree program of particular interest, or to major in Social Science. The program is distinguished by its particularly strong foundation in liberal education and curricular flexibility.

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    Information Technology (B.A.I.T.)

    The B.A.I.T. degree program provides an ideal education to those interested in developing a career in information technology. The program offers a strong liberal arts foundation, along with in-depth exposure to a wide range of information technology (IT) concepts, practices, and technologies.

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    Human Services Administration (B.A.H.S.A.)

    This program is designed to provide adult students with a deep, practical understanding of the human services field grounded in a diverse liberal arts education. Students are prepared to sit for the DC Certified Addictions Counselor exam.

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    Social Work for Professionals (B.S.W.)

    The Bachelor of Social Work for Professionals program is designed to teach students to
    provide service to human beings across the lifespan. The program, grounded in the
    liberal arts curriculum of The Catholic University of America, is a joint project of the
    National Catholic School of Social Service and the Metropolitan School of Professional
    Studies.

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    Management (B.A.Mgt.)

    Improve your earning power and move up in your career with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. The Bachelor of Arts in Management (B.A.Mgt.) is the ideal choice for those wishing to pursue a career in business or
    management. The program offers a strong liberal arts foundation, along with in-depth exposure to both the principles and practices of management and the various functional areas of business enterprises.

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