- Graduates will be able to describe the functions and interrelationships of the key units of an organization.
- Graduates will be able to analyze a problem and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Graduates will be able to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society.
- Graduates will be able to describe the role of ethics in decision-making in multicultural, professional organizations.
- Graduates will be able to critique historical and contemporary approaches to leadership and leadership styles.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
- Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
- Official transcript from the most recent institution attended
Upon admission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to be enrolled in first-term coursework.
The School for Professional Studies welcomes adult learners seeking an undergraduate education after life circumstances have interrupted their educational journeys. Adult life circumstances, for the purposes of admission, would include individuals with at least one of the following characteristics:
- Delayed enrollment in post-secondary education
- Attends part-time for at least part of the academic year
- Works full-time (35 hours or more/week) while enrolled
- Is financially independent
- Has dependents other than a spouse
- Is a single parent
- Has other demands that make traditional education less feasible
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Undergraduate Core | 32 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Organizational Leadership Courses | 24 | |
ORLD 1000 | Foundations of Effective Leadership | |
ORLD 1800 | Organizational Behavior, Work, and Wellbeing | |
ORLD 2000 | Organizational Foundations: Business Essentials | |
ORLD 2500 | Financial Concepts | |
ORLD 2700 | Human Resources and Personnel Management | |
ORLD 3300 | Organizational Behavior and Team Effectiveness | |
ORLD 3800 | Leadership Context: Culture, Structure, and Strategy | |
ORLD 4000 | Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior | |
| Capstone Course | 3 | |
PST 4800 | Technology and Leadership Capstone Experience | |
| Technology Courses | 24 | |
CIS 1375 | Information Systems and Technology | |
CIS 1600 | Introduction to Programming | |
CIS 2300 | Data-Driven Decision Making | |
CIS 3000 | System Analysis and Design | |
CIS 3150 | Workplace Ethics | |
CIS 3250 | Cybersecurity Principles | |
CIS 3300 | Database Analysis and Design | |
CIS 3850 | Analytics and Visualizations | |
| General Electives | 37 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| CIS 1375 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| CIS 1600 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| ORLD 1000 | Foundations of Effective Leadership | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| ORLD 1800 | Organizational Behavior, Work, and Wellbeing | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| CIS 3300 | Database Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 2300 | Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| CIS 3150 | Workplace Ethics | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| CIS 3000 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| ORLD 2700 | Human Resources and Personnel Management | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| ORLD 2500 | Financial Concepts | 3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| CIS 3250 | Cybersecurity Principles | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| CIS 3300 | Database Analysis and Design | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ORLD 2000 | Organizational Foundations: Business Essentials | 3 |
| ORLD 3300 | Organizational Behavior and Team Effectiveness | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| ORLD 3800 | Leadership Context: Culture, Structure, and Strategy | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| ORLD 4000 | Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| CIS 4100 | Technology Strategy and Decision Making | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| PST 4800 | Technology and Leadership Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution.