Integrative Professional Studies Online
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of ScienceFinish your bachelor's degree 100% online. SUNY Oswego's integrative professional studies (IPS) program helps transfer students, returning students and working professionals complete their degree from anywhere. Earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science while balancing work, family and life.
What is a bachelor of professional studies degree?
The integrative professional studies degree bridges the gap for transfer students and working professionals looking to finish their bachelor's degree. Our program maximizes transfer credits while offering the flexibility to complete your degree 100% online. Work one-on-one with an academic planning coordinator to create a personalized path that fits your schedule and goals that is 100% online.
Curriculum
Build a degree that fits your goals from wherever you are. Complete just five core courses online, then customize the rest of your degree to fit your interests, career goals and schedule.
Earn Your Degree Your Way
Oswego's online programs offer a flexible option for both first-year and transfer students. Benefit from completing coursework at home while having access to industry-leading professors. Earn a degree from a highly respected institution at an affordable SUNY price point.
Outcomes
Integrative professional studies prepares students for lifelong success with commitments to equity and diversity, critical thinking, social responsibility and critical reflection. Through the program, students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes which indicate that they can:
- Leverage digital platforms to manage projects, find work, market themselves and work remotely
- Develop skills relevant to leadership, including self-assessment and valuing diverse perspectives
- Analyze and interpret data to inform decision making and complete projects
- Communicate with diverse others to effect change
- Recognize and apply rights, responsibilities, and ethics associated with being part of communities, cultures or organizations
- Investigate social structures and system's role in communications 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
“The leadership skills I gained are ones I’ll carry throughout the rest of my professional life. The structure of the IPS program is flexible and approachable, allowing you to move at your own pace. It offers a well‑rounded foundation that prepares you to operate at a higher level without locking you into a single narrow specialty. For working professionals, it’s a powerful way to grow, evolve and open new doors.”
Program Resources
Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Have questions about IPS or your next steps? Karen Archibee can help you explore the program, review your transfer credits and create a plan to finish your degree.
Karen Archibee
Academic Planning Coordinator
315.312.2270
[email protected]
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.