Online Bachelor's in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies - Professional Studies

Advance your education and prepare for new professional opportunities with a flexible, fully online degree. The Professional Studies concentration in UNC Greensboro’s Bachelor of Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies program combines coursework from the humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines to help you build knowledge and skills that apply across industries. This interdisciplinary program strengthens communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that are valued in today’s workplace.

Online Professional Studies Concentration Highlights

• Earn your degree in a flexible, 100% online format. Complete coursework from anywhere while balancing work, family, military service, or other personal and professional commitments.
• Develop skills employers value across industries. Strengthen your communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and leadership abilities through interdisciplinary study.
• Customize your learning experience. Combine coursework from the humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines to align your education with your interests and career goals.
• Learn from a program recognized for academic excellence. The B.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies — Professional Studies program has been recognized among the nation’s best online bachelor’s degree programs and supports students from a wide range of backgrounds and professional experiences.
• Join a community of high-achieving students. Many graduates earn academic honors, with a significant percentage graduating cum laude or higher and earning honors GPAs.

THE Professional Studies Online STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Design a degree that supports your goals. Select an area of emphasis that aligns with your professional interests, career aspirations, or personal passions. Additional coursework will be taken that directly support your area of emphasis.
• Bring your experiences into the classroom. Connect academic learning with your professional, military, volunteer, and life experiences while exploring topics from multiple disciplines.
• Learn on your schedule. The fully online, asynchronous format allows you to complete coursework when it works best for your personal and professional commitments.
• Engage in small, interactive classes. Benefit from meaningful discussions, individualized attention, and opportunities to connect with instructors and classmates.
• Stay connected to the university community. Participate in virtual and livestreamed lectures, guest speakers, academic events, and other programs hosted by UNCG and the department.
• Apply interdisciplinary learning to real-world challenges. Strengthen communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that support career advancement and lifelong learning.

AFTER GRADUATINg with A B.A. in LiBeral & Interdisciplinary Arts — Professional Studies Degree

After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a concentration in Professional Studies, you’ll be prepared to apply critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a variety of professional settings. The interdisciplinary nature of the program helps you adapt to changing workplace demands while building knowledge that can be applied across industries and career paths.

Graduates work in business, government, education, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, and other professional fields. Many use the degree to advance within their current organizations, pursue leadership and administrative roles, or explore new career opportunities. The concentration also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in areas such as business, public administration, education, law, and other professional and academic disciplines.

Potential Career Paths

ONLINE DEGREE Required State Authorization Language

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Currently, UNC Greensboro is authorized to offer online education in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Find out more about State Authorization — a law that regulates in which states colleges and universities can offer education.

UNC Greensboro does not guarantee that programs that fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. For further explanation, visit Professional Licensure.