Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Stevenson University Proposal | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Professional Studies | | 9/26/2018 | Recommended | 10/17/2018 |
Professional Studies Program Description |
The B.S. in Professional Studies is a rigorous, yet flexible degree that will accommodate a wide range of individuals seeking to finish their college education. This unique interdisciplinary bachelor's degree is designed to prepare professionals for workplace with a curriculum embedded with in-demand transferable skills employers seek. Students benefit from a core set of foundational courses delineated in the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE), as well as with the proficiencies aligned with career readiness competencies such as critical thinking/problem solving, oral/written communications, teamwork/collaboration, leadership, and ethics. The program will be delivered fully online to meet the needs of working adults. The interdisciplinary nature of the proposed BS in Professional Studies enables students to maximize transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions and develop a timely, and affordable pathway to graduation. |