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Professional Studies B.A.

Three-Year Pathway

Professional Studies B.A.

First Year

First Semester
Course Number of Hours
PA 4A - Ethical Citizenship 3
Advanced Writing 3
Cognate 1 3
PA 4C - Global Inquiry 3
Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15
 
Second Semester
Course Number of Hours
Signature Inquiries 3
PA 4B - Intercultural Conciousness 3
Elective 3
Cognate 1 3
Cognate 2 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number of Hours
Cognate 1 3
Cognate 1 (300+) 3
Cognate 2 3
Experiential Learning 3
Signature Inquiries 3
Total Semester Hours 15
 
Second Semester
Course Number of Hours
LST 302 3
Cognate 1 (300+) 3
Cognate 2 3
Elective 3
Signature Inquiries 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number of Hours
Cognate 1 (300+) 3
Cognate 2 (300+) 3
LST 402 3
Electives 6
Total Semester Hours 15
 
Second Semester
Course Number of Hours
Cognate 1 (300+) 3
Cognate  (300+) 3
Electives 9
Total Semester Hours 15
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Assumptions

This plan makes several assumptions and should NOT be construed as a substitute for academic advising.
  • Student has previously completed 34 credits of AP, CLEP, acceptable Transfer, or CCP credit prior to admission. Incoming coursework will be used as requirements (if equivalent) or as electives toward the total credits required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. 
  • All requirements are subject to change.
  • Students must complete all requirements in order to graduate.
Beginning with the May 2030 graduation and after, all bachelor's degree students will be required to complete an American Civic Literacy course.

Key

ENG - English
MP - Miami Plan
PA - Perspective Areas
PSS = Psychological Science
PSY = Psychology
SI - Signature Inquiries

Updated by CLAAS Advising, August 2026