Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS)

Total Credits for the BPS: 136 quarter hours

Common Learning Experience
BACP 2050Writing Workshop4
BACP 2080Data Reasoning and Decision-Making4
CA 2050Effective Communication4
CA 2100Creativity and Innovation4
GS 205021st Century Global Issues4
GS 2100The Past as Prologue4
LOS 2050Leadership and Organizational Behavior4
PPSS 2050Ethical Decision Making4
PPSS 2100Concepts of the Public Good4
ST 2050Scientific & Critical Thinking4
ST 2100Technology in the Modern Workplace4
Major Requirements40-48
Elective Requirements44-52
Remaining credits to meet minimum 136 credits required for the degree
Total Credits136

Major Requirements

  • Credits in the major and the minor must be earned at the level of “C–” or better.
  • At least 50 percent of the required credits for the major and the minor must be completed at the University of Denver.

Visit the Degree and Program of Study section of this bulletin for information on major programs of study available with the bachelor of professional studies degree through the College of Professional Studies.   

Upper Division Requirement

  • Of the total credits required for the degree, at least 75 must be upper-division courses at the 2000- or 3000-level.

Residence Requirement

  • The last 45 credits earned prior to granting a degree must be completed at the University of Denver apart from approved study abroad participation.