Integrative Professional Studies at Syracuse
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science (BA/BS)Prepare for what’s next with SUNY Oswego’s integrative professional studies program at our Syracuse Campus. Designed for working adults, this flexible program helps you build real-world skills and move your career forward without putting your life on hold.
Quick Facts
Overview
Integrative Professional Studies offers both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science option. This flexibility allows you to focus on topics that support your personal, academic and professional goals while completing a SUNY Oswego degree.
IPS is especially well suited for students with previous college credit, returning students and working adults who need a degree pathway that recognizes where they have been and helps them move toward what comes next. With support from an academic planning coordinator, you can identify the option that best fits your background, interests and timeline.
The program emphasizes practical skills that are valuable across fields, including communication, leadership, digital fluency, ethical decision-making, project management and problem-solving. SUNY Oswego’s at Syracuse gives students in Central New York a local connection to a respected SUNY Oswego degree while supporting the flexibility many adult learners and transfer students need.
Curriculum
IPS is designed to help students make the most of eligible transfer credits while building a focused path to degree completion. Before you apply, we recommend connecting with an academic planning coordinator who can help review your previous coursework, explain degree requirements and identify the pathway that best supports your goals.
Your plan may include coursework connected to leadership, communication, digital platforms, data-informed decision-making, social responsibility and professional development.
This planning step is especially helpful for students transferring from a community college, returning after time away or bringing credits from multiple institutions.
A flexible path to finish your degree
What you have learned through college coursework, work experience and life experience can help shape your next step. SUNY Oswego’s academic planning coordinators can help you understand how your transfer credits apply and how IPS can support a personalized pathway to degree completion at Syracuse.
Outcomes
Integrative professional studies equips students with the tools to succeed long term, grounded in equity, inclusion, critical thinking and social awareness. Through the program, students build the knowledge and skills to:
- Use digital tools to manage projects, explore career opportunities, build their personal brand and work effectively in remote or hybrid environments
- Strengthen leadership abilities through self-reflection and by engaging with diverse perspectives
- Evaluate and apply data to support decisions and drive meaningful outcomes
- Communicate effectively across different audiences to create impact
- Understand ethical responsibilities within communities, organizations and cultures
- Examine how social systems and structures shape communication and influence power dynamics
Career Opportunities
Integrative professional studies students gain skills and knowledge and learn to work in communication, business, education or healthcare careers in the 21st-century.
Six areas of focus
- Communication Skills
- Data Analysis & Project Management
- Digital Skills
- Self-Management
- Social Structure and Systems
- Learning
Program Resources
Dedicated Support Every Step of the Way!
Academic Planning Coordinators (APCs) specialize in helping online students meet degree requirements. Whether you're a first-year or transfer student, APCs provide personalized guidance to streamline your academic journey. They'll connect you with resources and ensure a successful online learning experience at SUNY Oswego.
Outstanding Educators for Online Success
Learn from the same expert faculty who teach on-campus. They design online courses to ensure accessibility and academic excellence.
Get the Help You Need to Succeed!
Access 24/7 tutoring, telehealth, virtual counseling, and tech support to succeed in both academics and personal challenges.