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The Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies Online (MA) from the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) is for adults like you who would benefit from a graduate degree program that’s personally-relevant with room for flexibility and customization.

Whether you’re a working professional seeking career advancement, a career changer or a curious learner, our master’s of professional studies will deepen your knowledge, enhance your skills and advance your goals.

Our flexible approach to learning is shaped by your unique needs as an adult learner, with formats designed to fit your busy schedule. We offer options to study full-time or part-time,  in online classes with synchronous meetings (Zoom) on nights or weekends.

Key Features

  • Earn credit for professional certificates.
  • Manage the pace, place and process of implementing your educational plan.
  • Benefit from the support of a faculty advisor and a professional advisor in your field.
  • Engage with fellow students—working professionals with diverse jobs, experience and interests.
  • Complete your degree in as little as two years while attending class as a part time student.
  • Program can be completed online.
Program Requirements Quarter Hours
Degree Requirements 52
Total hours required 52

Alumni qualify for the Double Demon scholarship

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge in their areas of professional study.
  • Cultivate a regular practice of reflection on their professional practice.
  • Engage methods of inquiry to improve practice in their areas of study.
  • Take initiative to broaden professional networks and continually develop and refresh key skills.
  • Anticipate, adapt and engage with emerging issues in their areas of study and practice.
  • Exercise personal agency and collaborative skill to attain personal and professional goals.

Degree Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 52 graduate credit hours with a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5. 

Professional Core (12 credit hours)

Course Title Quarter Hours
AP 500FOUNDATIONS OF GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES4
AP 506WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS4
AP 508APPLYING SYSTEMATIC INQUIRY4

Liberal Learning Electives (12 credit hours)

Course Title Quarter Hours
LLS 410GADVANCED LEADERSHIP THEORY & PRACTICE4
LLS 410HEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN A CHANGING PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT4
LLS 420DAPPLYING ETHICS IN THE PROFESSIONS
LLS 420FLEADERSHIP MODELS FOR STRONG ORGANIZATIONS4
LLS 420GEMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AT WORK
LLS 440AUNDERSTANDING AND FLEXING MINDSETS4

Professional Tracks - Choose one of three options below.  (24 credit hours)

Course Title Quarter Hours
Organizational Leadership Track24
ORGL 506LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY4
ORGL 508COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND STRATEGIES4
ORGL 511EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING4
ORGL 512LEADING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE4
ORGL 514LEADERSHIP CHANGE AND POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONS4
ORGL 518GENDER AND DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP4
Course Title Quarter Hours
Educating Adults Track24
EA 516DESIGNING EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS4
EA 517FACILITATING ADULT LEARNING4
EA 518ENHANCING PRACTICE WITH THEORY4
EA 526ASSESSING ADULT LEARNING4
EA 542DESIGNING OUTCOME BASED EVALUATION4
EA 547DESIGNING ONLINE LEARNING4
Course Title Quarter Hours
Social Change Track24
EA 518ENHANCING PRACTICE WITH THEORY4
EA 546EDUCATING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE GFDIS4
ORGL 508COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND STRATEGIES4
ORGL 511EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING4
ORGL 512LEADING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE4
ORGL 514LEADERSHIP CHANGE AND POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONS4

Integrating Capstone (4 credit hours)

Course Title Quarter Hours
AP 592GRADUATE CAPSTONE PROJECT4