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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

Individual Studies, BPS Overview

The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) program is offered to adult learners with prior college experience, technical training and/or military experience who wish to complete a bachelor's degree that can enhance their career opportunities. 

Before you begin, we'll analyze your previous college credits, professional training, military service and other educational experience. We'll help you devise a personalized degree plan, progressing you toward the Professional Studies degree track that best fits your career goals. All BPS degree options are individualized programs and specific degree requirements for each should be discussed with the academic advisor. 

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Electives, transfer or credit for prior learning

9
Credits

Additional Credits

72
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

For the student with unique educational and career goals and the desire to complete a customized plan of study.

This major requires 9 hours of courses in Professional Studies (PRFS), including:

  • PRFS 301
  • PRFS 401
  • PRFS 498

* The Individual Studies major allows BPS students to develop a course of studies that meets unique educational and career goals. Students who choose this major work with the program advisor to create a list of USI courses that fulfills these goals and meets all remaining graduation requirements. This proposed plan of study is reviewed by the BPS program advisor for approval.


See Credit List tab for Prior Learning Assessment information or use the buttons below for PLA information and the PLA Portfolio Guide.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit

PLA Portfolio Guide

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Wesley T. Durham
Professor of Communication Studies
Director of Bachelor of Professional Studies
Chair of Communication and Media Department

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Pursuing a professional studies major can open up a world of new opportunities, whether you’re looking to advance in your current career or change professions. Explore the wide range of careers and salaries you can pursue with a degree in professional studies. Some of our Individual Studies and Applied Studies degree students also go on to graduate programs in areas such as health administration, business, social work and teaching.

Evansville Regional Data

Top Regional Occupations by Income

*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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