This forward-thinking online master’s degree program in professional studies allows you to leverage transfer credits, certificate programs, and interdisciplinary electives to construct the perfect graduate program to start, advance or change your career. Its emphasis on global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and critical and creative thinking positions graduates for success in the nonprofit, government, education, and for-profit sectors.
Created with an eye on the future, this program prepares leaders with the capacity to recognize cultural perspectives and reflect on cultural differences; identify challenges and opportunities inherent in globalization; appreciate the nuances of diverse leadership styles; conduct analytical inquiry into local and global problems; and lead by influence for effective problem solving and collaboration.
The master’s degree in professional studies builds upon a 15-credit foundation of core courses, including 21st Century Globalization, Global Leadership, Culture & Communications, and Research Writing. A three-credit Demonstration of Mastery project (thesis, internship or capstone) rounds out the foundation.
The remaining 18 credits of this exciting online professional studies master’s degree can be fulfilled in a number of ways.
Credit Transfer From Any Field: Up to 12 previously earned graduate-level credits from any field of study can be transferred and applied to this degree.
Certificate or Concentration: 15 to 18 credits can be fulfilled through completion of a WilmU graduate certificate or concentration that relates to your professional interests.
Personalized Learning Plan: Work with the program chair to design a learning plan from a list of approved WilmU courses.
Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course.
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You only pay for the courses you need to complete your master’s in Professional Studies degree.
The M.S. in Professional Studies gives students with a range of academic and professional backgrounds the flexibility to build on what they’ve already learned and shape their graduate studies around their interests and goals. We can work together on a personalized learning plan that builds on their existing experience, develops global cultural competence, and explores areas of interest. — Dr. Katherine Cottle, Program Chair
