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"Think of managing change as an adventure. It tests your skills and abilities. It brings forth talent that may have been dormant. Change is also a training ground for leadership. When we think of leaders, we remember times of change, innovation and conflict. Leadership is often about shaping a new way of life. To do that, you must advance change, take risks and accept responsibility for making change happen." - Charles E. Rice If you are motivated by a desire to affect and manage change for the common good, this degree will be of interest to you. The BA in Professional Development is an interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree anchored in the social and behavioral sciences. The curriculum empowers you to lead effectively in professional careers that are continuously evolving due to social, cultural, technological, and demographic change. Discover the Possibilities The Professional Development degree prepares you to take advantage of leadership opportunities in a wide variety are career options, including those in:
You can also use the degree to prepare for graduate and professional programs, including business, criminal justice, education, gerontology, health policy administration, human development, law, psychology, social work, and sociology. Get Real Experience Students gain practical experience by completing a supervised internship in a professional setting related to individual career interests. This hands-on application of classroom concepts prepares you for the competitive marketplace and brings your knowledge to life. What You’ll Study "Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it." - Marian Anderson The core curriculum focuses on leadership, oral and written communication, and study in the social and behavioral sciences (sociology, psychology, human development); all of which are intended to prepare you to lead effectively in professional settings that are continuously changing due to social, cultural, technological, and demographic change. The leadership courses are taught from a liberal arts and humanities perspective, and include such topics as:
More information on the Program of Study is available by clicking on the "Academics" link in the menu bar to the left. Program Requirements The BA in Professional Development is a bachelor’s completion degree requiring a minimum of 120 semester credits for graduation. Upper-division junior/senior-level courses are offered at WSU Spokane. Before enrolling in the program, students must complete at least 60 semester credit hours of freshman/sophomore college course requirements with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at another Washington State University campus, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane Community College, or other accredited higher education institutions. To prepare for the degree, students should be grounded in lower-division subject matter the liberal arts and humanities, including courses in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g. sociology, psychology, and human development). Prior to entering this degree program, students are STRONGLY encouraged to take as much coursework as possible aimed at enhancing written and verbal communication skills. Some coursework in a foreign language is also required. Early advising may decrease your time to graduation, and is highly recommended for students interested in this program. For more detailed information on the courses required for transfer to this program, contact the WSU Spokane advisor at enroll@wsu.edu or (509) 358-7537. Class Schedule Students may attend full-time or part-time, and may begin their upper-division studies fall or spring semester. How to Apply You may apply at any time; students are accepted to the program year round. Apply online at www.spokane.wsu.edu/apply. “One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” - Helen Keller |
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