Sample TESU BS Professional Studies Degree Plan

=Generic BS Professional Studies Degree Plan= This is a generic degree plan that applies to Thomas Edison State University for a Bachelor of Science in Professional as of approximately September of 2022. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.

General Education Requirements
As of 2021, students will be required to have a minimum of 30 RA credits to complete their degree. See the GE Requirements Roadmap for details and suggestions on courses that will fill this requirement.

If you are still in need of RA credits for one reason or another (such as completing the general education requirements before realizing you need RA credits), Waubonsee CC has a number of Psychology courses that should fulfill many of the below requirements.

Professional Studies
48 credits required in this area.

At least 15 credits + capstone should be UL.

AOS - Professional Studies
30 credits. Credits must be in the categories of: Leadership, Supervision, Communication, Organizational. Although not stated outright, it is heavily implied that students should choose 2 or more areas for their degree, not try to get all credits in a single category.

Associated Professional Studies Certificate
18 credits. As part of their degree, students must earn a certificate in one of the following areas: Finance, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management, or General Management. See this page for certificate plans.

Credits in this area can not be used in the 30-credit AOS.

Electives
21 credits required.

See the GE Requirements Roadmap for suggestions.