Associate Of Science In Professional Studies

Definition: The associate's degree in professional studies is an excellent choice if you want to build your own degree with curriculum from Purdue Global and beyond. The program is affordable and flexible, and prepares you to pursue your Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies at Open College, or enroll in a more structured online bachelor's degree program at Purdue Global. As a student, you'll custom design a degree pathway known as an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP is a roadmap that includes: A career goal statement that enables you and your faculty advisor to identify potential course assessments and learning options to fulfill the degree requirements A review of previously earned college credit An analysis of previous experience that can be evaluated for college credit Potential course assessments to earn credit by examination Learning required to meet the degree program The open degree program provides you with the flexibility of learning through resources that come from within and outside Purdue Global-including MOOCs. You may receive degree credit for prior coursework from an accredited institution, an experiential portfolio, open courses, examinations, military training, or other experiential learning.* Program Highlights Designed to allow creation of a program that meets your professional and personal interests. Offers flexibility in choosing your elective courses alongside required general education coursework. Applies to a wide variety of possible career outcomes based on your interests. Offers you flexibility through an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). Customized degree plan allows for previously earned credit to be applied in a more flexible fashion. Prepares you to pursue a bachelor's degree at Open College or Purdue Global. Allows you to earn an affordable degree from an accredited university. Edit