Bachelor of Professional Studies at Appalachian State University

The Professional Studies at Appalachian State University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Main Site, Boone, and Hickory campuses in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Professional Studies

Shape your education.

Do you have prior college-level learning? Take your accomplishments and apply them toward a career-expanding Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies at App State. You can design your education in areas such as management, leadership, technology and communication that will leverage your current career experience with an App State degree. By maximizing your prior college credits, you will earn a degree with more flexibility and fewer constraints than a traditional college degree.

The program emphasizes a breadth of study designed to strengthen high-demand workforce skills in management, leadership, technology and communication. You'll benefit from faculty members who understand a variety of professions and can give expert advice and guidance to advance your education and career.

Disciplines

Social Sciences Leadership Human Services

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Professional Studies at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Professional Studies at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Professional Studies at Appalachian State University

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

Bachelor of Professional Studies at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone