Professional Studies

Degree Completion Program for Adult Learners

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The Professional Studies program is a fully online undergraduate degree completion program for adult learners who wish to earn a degree to advance in their career. You will be in classes with your peers, all working toward the same goal. The program offers a 4-year B.A. degree with the flexibility to start the program throughout the year.

Program Benefits

This accelerated program will help students develop transferable skills needed to succeed in the workplace, including:

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS to foster positive and professional relationships
CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS to gain the confidence needed to generate new ideas, analyze and solve  problems, and reflect on their own values and experiences
An APPRECIATION FOR DIVERSITY to understand that the way each person interprets and interacts with the world  correlates with their own identity, culture, and personal experiences

STUDENT STORY: A Fast Track to Becoming A Certified Teacher

When her husband’s company experienced numerous layoffs, Joelle Goetz decided it was time to seize the moment, go back to school, and complete the necessary credits to earn her bachelor’s degree. She was able to transfer business credits that she had earned when she lived in France to the business track of the Professional Studies program at Mitchell College.

“My advisor made everything so easy. She showed me what credits transferred and what classes to take. I didn’t have to come up with a plan. I didn’t have to pick my classes. She gave me the whole plan—it is a package and it’s wonderful. I don’t have to worry. She is extremely helpful.” READ FULL STORY

Two Track Options

Business Track

Students enrolled in the Business track will study environmental, social, and economic systems and emerging trends affecting contemporary business operations to prepare for a variety of careers in the business world.

Sample Courses

- - Introduction to Economics
  - Management of Organizations
  - Marketing Research
  - Human Resource Management
  - Financial Management
  - Business Law

Related Careers

- - Accountant/Auditor
  - Business Applications
  - Business Management
  - Business Strategy and Innovation
  - Digital Marketing
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Fundraiser
  - Human Resource Specialist
  - Operations Management
  - Organizational Change Leadership and Consulting
  - Market Analytics and Research
  - Marketing Manager
  - Project and Program Manager

Health and Human Services Track

Students enrolled in the Health and Human Services track will develop the tools they need to make a positive impact in their community, including physical and mental health, ethics, communication, and organizational leadership.

Sample Courses

- - General Psychology II
  - Psychology of Well Being
  - Personal and Community Health
  - Nutrition
  - Brain and Behavior
  - Psychology of Drugs & Behavior
  - Health Issues in Behavioral Science

Related Careers

- - Allied Health Fields
    - Dietitian
    - Lab Technician
    - Medical Assistant
    - Occupational/Physical/Speech-Language Therapist
    - Radiologist
    - Many More
  - Community/Public Health Outreach
  - Heath Care Administration
    - Patient Care/ Health Service Coordinator
    - Community Health Worker
    - Patient Advocate/Child Advocate
    - Case Manager
  - Medical Training
    - Dentist
    - Physician Assistant/Nurse
    - Optometrist
    - Many More
  - Probation Officer
  - School Counselor
  - Substance Abuse Counselor
  - Many More

Program Resources

Like all Mitchell College students, Professional Studies students can benefit from a wealth of resources provided by the college. There are also other valuable resources for students engaged in online learning. See below.

Mitchell Resource Links

Professional Studies Program Student Handbook

Career Services

Library
Service Desk: 860-701-5156
Email: asklis@mitchell.edu

Mental Health Services

Student Engagement and Activities
Pedro Santiago: 860-701-5008
Email: Santiago_P@mitchell.edu

Student Government Association (SGA)
President Arrianna Stark
Email: Arrianna.Stark@my.mitchell.edu

Technology Service Desk
860-701-5190
Email: support@mitchell.edu

Tutoring Center

Moodle Resources

Moodle Login

Moodle Student Help Page

Online Learning Resources

9 Tips to Being a Successful Online Learner, Northeastern University

Tips for Learning Online, Stanford Center for Professional Development

OWL at Purdue (excellent site to understand plagiarism, references, citations, etc.)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2024 FALL SESSION I: August 26–October 21 \| FALL SESSION II: October 24–December 13, 2024 2025 SPRING SESSION I: January 21–March 14 \| SPRING SESSION II: March 17–May 9 SUMMER SESSION I: May 12–June 13 \| SUMMER SESSION II: June 16–July 18 VIEW/DOWNLOAD PROGRAM CALENDAR
SUMMER	FALL	SPRING
SESSION I: 5 weeks Students can take up to 3 credits	SESSION I: 8 weeks Students can take up to 6 credits	SESSION I: 8 weeks Students can take up to 6 credits
SESSION II: 5 weeks Students can take up to 3 credits	SESSION II: 8 weeks Students can take up to 6 credits	SESSION II: 8 weeks Students can take up to 6 credits
Total 6 Credits	Total 12 Credits	Total 12 Credits

Credit Requirements

We make it easy to transfer and build on the credits you’ve earned to complete your degree at a pace that works for you. In a competitive landscape, a college degree can be your entry ticket into the many careers requiring a college degree.

Transfer Credits Required for Program Entry

Minimum Required: 60
Maximum Allowed: 90

Credits Earned in This Program

Up to 30 credits per calendar year

Earning Additional Credits at Mitchell

Students have the option of earning an additional 3 to 8 credits in our intensive MiniMester program with 2-week-long Winter and Summer sessions.

Why Choose Mitchell?

Affordability

- Mitchell College is offering a reduced rate of $500 per credit (normally $750 per credit) for students who enroll in this degree-completion program.
- You can pace yourself. Take courses as you are able, working within your budget and scheduling constraints.
- Federal and/or state financial aid is available for students who qualify. Apply here https://studentaid.gov/.

Community

- In this program you will be studying and learning as part of a community of your peers.
- The program’s advisors, faculty, and staff are focused on working with adult learners and understand the challenges you face as an older student.
- Whether on campus or online, the Mitchell College community celebrates individual experiences and differences, welcoming and supporting you wherever you are on your education journey.

Flexibility

- With this year-round program you can enter in the spring, summer, or fall — whatever works for you.
- Classes are online in an asynchronous learning model, which allows students to view instructional materials each week at any time they choose and does not include a live video lecture component.
- Students may enroll either full time (two courses per term) or part time (one course per term).
- You have the option to take additional courses to earn your degree more quickly with Mitchell’s MiniMester program (not part of the Professional Studies program).
- For specific job skills training Mitchell also offers online classes through the Mitchell Hub that you can tailor to your career goals (not part of the Professional Studies program).

Formula for Success

- You will have an academic advisor experienced in working with adult learners to work closely with you to guide you.
- You will study with others who are generally highly motivated and have life experience outside of college.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

Mitchell College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which allows institutions offering distance education outside of their home state to enroll students under uniform procedures. Students participating in distance education programs at Mitchell College have certain rights under SARA. Click here for details.