BAAS in Professional Studies

Our BAAS in Professional Studies stands out among multidisciplinary degrees in Texas for its flexibility, transfer-friendliness and career focus.

• Adult learner friendly: Flexible online options make it easy to balance school, work and life commitments.
• Designed for transfer students, particularly those with applied workforce credits from programs like an AAS degree. This program accepts WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) credits, certifications and military experience that typically do not transfer to traditional bachelor’s degrees as part of TWU’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) initiatives.  
• Customizable curriculum: You can tailor your degree with courses from multiple disciplines to match your career goals.
• Career-focused: Emphasizes real-world skills and professional development, preparing you for leadership roles in business, healthcare, education and more.
• Community focus: Encourages service learning and real-world projects that connect you with local organizations and employers.
• Networking: Access to TWU’s professional connections and internship opportunities to build valuable career relationships.

The BAAS in Professional Studies is available for students who transfer into TWU from a community college with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours (SCH) of WECM (workforce education) and a minimum of 12 SCH of academic courses.  Coursework must be completed prior to transfer. To complete the BAASPS degree at TWU, students will complete any additional core curriculum courses required for a four-year degree, *15 SCH in a professional development concentration area, 3 hours for the multidisciplinary studies capstone, 15-18 SCH in an interdisciplinary minor or certificate program, and any electives needed to complete the 120 SCH needed for graduation; 36 upper-level SCH will be required.

Any student admitted to TWU for completion of the BAAS in Professional Studies who decides to change majors outside of applied degree areas will be required to submit a new application for admission. In such cases, technical SCH transferred to TWU may be removed from the TWU transcript.

Once accepted at TWU, Student Records will review your transcript and notify you of which courses can be transferred. After declaring BAASPS as your degree, you can work with Vicki Jennings, our academic advisor, to create a degree plan.

Courses like business communications, professional presentation strategies, creative writing and professional writing support roles such as:

• Communications specialist
• Marketing or PR assistant
• Technical writer
• Training and development coordinator
• Corporate communications associate

Combining psychology, health studies and counseling-oriented courses positions you for roles in:

• Health educator
• Community outreach coordinator
• Mental health advocate
• Wellness coach
• Case manager (with further training)

Courses in political science, public administration, law and women's studies prepare you for:

• Policy analyst assistant
• Nonprofit program coordinator
• Public affairs assistant
• Advocacy or outreach specialist
• Diversity and inclusion coordinator

Strong emphasis on writing (technical, creative and expository) opens doors to:

• Content writer
• Editor or proofreader
• Grant writer
• Social media coordinator
• Instructional content developer

With courses in women’s studies, sociology, ethics and global issues:

• Community organizer
• Advocate for women’s or minority rights
• Program assistant in NGOs
• Human rights or peacebuilding assistant

When you apply to TWU, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to TWU is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.

Check out the links below for specific admissions information:

• How to apply
• Freshman Student Admissions
• Transfer Student Admissions
• International Student Admissions
• Other Types of Undergraduate Admissions

Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions.

Office of Admissions
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Mailing Address: 304 Administration Drive, Ste 102
Physical Address: 302 Administration Drive
Denton, TX 76204-5379
Phone: 940-898-3188 (Local), 866-809-6130 (Toll Free)
Email: admissions@twu.edu