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Finish Your Degree. Build a Path That’s Yours.
The Professional Studies degree at Miami University is a flexible degree completion program — perfect if you’re going back to school or looking to finish your education. With this Professional Studies major, you choose two areas of study that interest you most, helping you make the most of your transfer credits. You’ll build valuable skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving — skills that prepare you for many career paths or even graduate school.
This program can be completed fully online or through a combination of online and in-person courses at our Hamilton campus.
Courses That Are Uniquely Fit For You
You’ll choose two areas of concentration (cognates) from a range of subjects to design your own pathway toward a Bachelor or Arts or Bachelor of Science. What you choose maximizes transfer credits – and new courses develop in-demand skills across industries.
Cognates Include:
The award of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science is dependent upon the cognates selected:
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Applied Fields
- Applied Management (has specific courses)
Core Courses:
The Professional Studies major keeps it simple — with only two required courses, both fully online. The rest of your major is built around the credits you transfer in and the courses you choose for your two cognate areas. It’s flexible, personalized, and designed to help you finish your degree your way.
- LST 402 Capstone in Professional Studies
- LST 302 Principles of Professional Studies
Prior Learning Experiences
Have you had life, military or work experiences where you may have gained college level learning outcomes? Miami University has some opportunities that will allow you to apply for college credit for learning gained outside of college.
5 Reasons to Pursue an Online Professional Studies Bachelor’s Degree
- Gain practical skills you can apply immediately in your current role.
- Build confidence as a communicator, leader, and problem solver.
- Prepare for career advancement and new professional opportunities.
- Customize your degree around your interests and career goals.
- Learn from faculty with real-world experience across diverse industries.
Whether you’re just starting out or returning after many years like I did, it’s never too late to learn and grow.
I have seen the campus transition over the last 20 years. The one thing that remained the same was the overwhelming sense of family when I walked on campus.
As a working professional with years of college credits but no degree, I needed a way to complete my education without taking on more debt.
Student Veterans Services
Providing a network of support to military veterans, their families, and civilian supporters.
The Illuminati
The Illuminati is dedicated to supporting and promoting literature and the arts on campus and in the community. The club creates and publishes Illuminati, the campus literary journal, and hosts a variety of events on and off campus.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Professional Studies is an investment in not only your career, but your future as well. There are many learners, just like you, who want to finish the path they started – be the person who crosses the finish line: we have the facts to back it up.
of Ohio’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Americans with some college credits and no degree as of 2024
Forbes
Additional lifetime earnings for those with a bachelor’s degree. Completing your degree pays off – literally
Social Security Administration
Admission and Aid
Miami University Regionals offers an education that fits your lifestyle so you can earn a degree that is life-changing. And our open admission policy allows for an environment of diverse learners.
Why Choose a Professional Studies Degree?
A Professional Studies degree is designed for students who want to finish their bachelor’s degree while building skills employers value. By combining two areas of study with your previous college credits, you’ll create a personalized degree that aligns with your career goals. You’ll strengthen your communication, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while preparing for advancement, career changes, or graduate school.
Contact Us
Department of Communication, Humanities, and Professional Studies
Hamilton Campus
Rentschler Hall 204A
1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011
[email protected]
513-785-3232
Miami University Regionals
A Place for Those Who WILL.
You like to take the road less traveled, and so do we. Here, you’ll learn by doing, gain hands-on experience, and graduate ready to lead in a rapidly changing world.