Program: Professional Studies, BS (924A) - Appalachian State University

May 02, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

Program Code: 924A	Program Director: Erin Lewis
CIP Code 24.0101	828-827-6512 lewismm4@appstate.edu
Non-Teaching

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

Major Requirements (70 Hours)

2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses counted under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements and 9 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill minor requirements must be courses taken through Appalachian.

A minimum of 24 semester hours taken to complete Major Requirements must be at or above the 3000 level.

Professional Studies Required Courses (7-19 Hours)

UCO 2200 - Foundations of Professional Studies (3)
CTE 3340 - Business Communications (3) [WID]
or
ENG 3100 - Business Writing (3) [WID]
or
Any other approved Writing in the Discipline course (1-4) [WID]
UCO 4900 - Capstone Internship in Professional Studies (1-12) [CAP]

Areas of Focus (24-53 Hours)

Every student is required to have two areas of focus. Each of these must be a minor or certificate (with at least 12 semester hours) offered by some program on campus.

Contextual Electives (0-39 Hours)

Other electives taken in support of the Areas of Focus. May be from the same or different disciplines and can be previously taken credits. Must bring total hours in major to 70.

Electives (9+ Hours)

Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Professional Studies, BS (924A)