General Professional Studies, Bachelor of Arts
College: The Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts
Department: History, Philosophy, and Theology
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Campus: Lisle Campus, and Online
General Professional Studies students must complete the following major courses with a grade of "C" or better:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GPS 3000 | Personal Tenacity & Accountability | 3 |
| GPS 3100 | Lifelong Learning & Change Management | 3 |
| GPS 3200 | Sustainability & Citizenship | 3 |
| GPS 3300 | Information, Application & Design I | 3 |
| GPS 3400 | Cognitive Flexibility & Problem Solving I | 3 |
| GPS 3500 | Inquiry, Curiosity & Judgement | 3 |
| GPS 3600 | Relationship Development: Interpersonal & Multi-Cultural | 3 |
| GPS 3700 | Cognitive Flexibility & Problem Solving II | 3 |
| GPS 3800 | Information, Application & Design II | 3 |
| GPS 3900 | Benedictine Wisdom for Today | 3 |
| GPS 4000 | Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration & Success | 3 |
| GPS 4100 | Language and Culture: Navigating Differences | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Elective Credits for Prior Learning
General Professional Studies (GPS) students may earn general elective semester credit hours by earning a passing grade on any GPS Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio submitted in accordance with the GPS Program’s PLA Program. Any GPS PLA Portfolio that is awarded general elective semester credit will have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the GPS Program the student’s having met the learning objectives for one of the following GPS courses: GPS 1100 Communication in Professional Contexts (Foundations), GPS 1200 Teamwork in Professional Contexts (Foundations), GPS 1300 Project Coordination in Professional Contexts (Foundations), or GPS 1400 Leadership in Professional Contexts (Foundations). Unless granted an extension in writing by the GPS Program Director, students must complete all of GPS Program’s requirements connected with the submission of any GPS PLA portfolio within one year of starting the GPS Program. The maximum number of credits that may be obtained through work/life experience is 12 semester credit hours.
Students in the General Professional Studies program will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate personal and professional resilience.
• University SLO: 9. Personal Development
Student Learning Outcome 2: Apply critical and creative thinking to complex problems.
• University SLO: 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills; 3. Communication Skills; 5. Analytical Skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Engage collaboratively and ethically in a global society.
• University SLO: 6. Global Awareness and Cultural Competence; 7. Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility; 8. Stewardship