University Studies (Lipscomb Online), B.P.S., B.S., B.A.

The University Studies program is designed for adult learners and transfer students seeking a flexible, personalized pathway to degree completion. The program allows students to build on prior coursework and professional experience while aligning their studies with long-term career goals. Students complete a broad interdisciplinary foundation that includes coursework in communication, history, computer science, psychology, and related fields, developing critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills valued across industries.

Students then select two concentrations from approved options or collaborate with an academic advisor to design a customized concentration tailored to their professional objectives. The program culminates in a capstone experience that integrates prior learning and emphasizes applied, real-world problem solving, along with upper-division electives that deepen knowledge in selected areas. Graduates are prepared with interdisciplinary expertise, practical skills, and a strong foundation for continued professional growth and advancement.
 

Major Requirements

Total hours required: 50

Foundation Courses:

Select 12 hours of coursework from the subject areas below. The selected courses cannot be used to meet a Core requirement. At least 6 hours must be at the 2000 level or higher.

Upper-Division Electives:

Concentration Requirement:

Students must choose either two 12-hour concentrations or create one 24-hour concentration.

Custom Concentration

A 12-hour or 24-hour custom concentration can be created by the student and advisor.  At least 6 hours of the 12-hour concentration or 12 hours of the 24-hour concentration must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Organizational Leadership (24 hours) 

Both Required: 

OGLD3403 Leadership Skills Assessment and Development

OGLD3603 Applied Leadership Ethics

Choose six courses from this list: 

CORE301V Applied Active Listening

CORE305V Applied Communicativeness

CORE306V Applied Composure

CORE307V Applied Conflict Management

CORE312V Applied Drive and Energy

CORE318V Applied Influence

CORE326V Applied Organizing and Planning

CORE 328V Applied Presentation Skills

CORE329V Applied Problem-Sol & Decision-Making

CORE330V Applied Relationship Building

Hospitality Management (12 hours)

HOSP 1003 Hospitality and Tourism

HOSP 2013 Hotel and Resort Management

HOSP 3003 Revenue Management

HOSP 3023 Special Events Management

Psychology Concentration (12 hours)

PS 2313 - Behavior Modification (3) F, SP

PS 2423 - Life Span Development (3) F, SP, SU

PS 3413 - Social Psychology (3) F, SP

PS 3463 - Personality Theories (3) F, SP, SU

Public Administration (12 hours) 

PUB1003 American National Government and Administrative Law

PUB1013 Public Administration and Society

PUB 3003 Management of Public Policy

PUB 3013 Urban Politics

University Studies Capstone Course