Professional Studies, AA
Launch your future with an adaptable degree that blends foundational learning and career-ready skills --- preparing you to lead, innovate and advance toward your bachelor's degree or professional goals.
Quick facts
Courses
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Professional Studies, AA degree description
The Associate of Arts program in professional studies offers you a flexible foundation for both career advancement and continued education. This program combines essential general education courses with personalized professional studies options, allowing you to tailor your studies to personal and professional goals. Each personalized study option equips you with practical, in-demand skills --- whether analyzing data, managing projects, supporting IT systems, building cloud solutions, or applying interdisciplinary problem-solving.
The program empowers you to build confidence, adaptability and a clear path toward academic and career success. You emerge with critical thinking, communication and decision-making skills that prepare you for immediate workforce opportunities or seamless transfer into a bachelor's degree program.
You must be in Accelerate ASU Pathways to be admitted to this program.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| CAP 150 Career Pathways: Exploring Your Future |
| CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Students must be in Accelerate ASU Pathways to be admitted to this program.
Transfer admission requirements:
Students must be in Accelerate ASU Pathways to be admitted to this program.
Only students who are in the Accelerate ASU Pathways are eligible to be in this program, so most current ASU students are not able to change their major to this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 34.6% | $120,230 | Learn more |
| Computer Support Specialist | -3.5% | $61,860 | Learn more |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 7.9% | $105,850 | Learn more |
| Office Manager | 5.2% | $114,130 | Learn more |
| Patient Advocate | 5.9% | $50,290 | Learn more |
| Quality Control Technician | 4.4% | $62,280 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this professional studies degree prepares you for
Graduates are prepared to enter a diverse range of roles across industries, depending on their selected career track. Graduates have developed essential skills in areas such as business analytics, IT support, project management, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
In addition to workforce readiness, this program provides a pathway toward completing a bachelor's degree, positioning graduates for long-term career growth and leadership opportunities in their chosen fields.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Applied Professional Studies
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EDB 308
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
