Have you dreamed of earning a college degree, but didn't think it was possible with your responsibilities and schedule? Â鶹ÊÓƵ University is ready to partner with you in your education, from application to graduation.
The Associate of Science in Professional Studies offers affordable tuition that qualifies for the Tennessee Reconnect Grant.
As a busy adult, you'll appreciate your degree at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Classes are completely online and resources are available to fully support you in pursing your degree. Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers a comprehensive electronic database through it's Library, free tutoring services and a Writing Center designed to help all students succeed.
"I enrolled in Â鶹ÊÓƵ for the second time, lacking confidence that I could accomplish my education dream due to the years between starting and finishing. The SOAPS department helped me gain the confidence I needed to complete my associate degree last summer. I am so thankful for the tremendous support, encouragement, and Christ-centered life application from the adult studies instructors and courses offered at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University. As a wife and mom with a busy schedule and working full-time, I appreciate how Â鶹ÊÓƵ accommodates working adults who wish to further their education at a Christian university."
Jamie Connor
Class of 2021
Â鶹ÊÓƵ University is nationally recognized for Christ-centered academic excellence, and we are committed to serving adult students like you. From application to graduation, you can count on us to help you reach your goal of a college degree. We work with each student to develop the best Plan of Action for completing required classes and meeting graduation goals. You may select courses from a prescribed list, based on your needs, family situation and objectives. If you have earned college credit in the past, your transcript will be evaluated. In addition, Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers Road to Graduation seminars for adult students.
"You're never too old to be what you could've been."
Maxcine Heaston
Organizational Leadership
Class of 2017
Â鶹ÊÓƵ University is nationally recognized for academic excellence. It is also affordable, making a degree from Â鶹ÊÓƵ achievable for adult students. You might be surprised at the financial aid that is available to qualified students.
Per semester hour charges for courses for 2026-2027: $412 per credit hour plus a $34 per credit hour student service fee. Estimated Financial Aid Budget
Per semester hour charges for courses for 2025-2026: $400 per credit hour plus a $33 per credit hour student service fee. Estimated Financial Aid Budget
Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers discounted tuition rates for adult students that are competitive with most local colleges. You are eligible to apply for state and federal grants and student loans, and you are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid as soon as possible. Contact one of our Marketing/Enrollment professionals for personal guidance.
The Associate of Science in Professional Studies program features a combination of online courses created to accommodate your demanding schedules. Most courses are accelerated and last 8 weeks, and new classes begin five times throughout the year: January, March, June, August, and October. This allows you to earn college credit quickly and take classes when it is convenient for you.
When you enroll in the Associate of Science in Professional Studies program, the timetable is dependent upon how much coursework you want to take each term. Your success is our number one priority and our advisors work with you to develop a plan that will help you make progress towards your goal, while balancing life's demands.
Once you complete the Associates program, you will be prepared to transfer to Â鶹ÊÓƵ University's degree completion program (BSOL). In this program, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree in 18 months.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ recognizes that education is not limited to the classroom, and students in SOAPS programs may earn credit for college courses through prior learning. Advisors work closely with you to determine if your military training, professional certifications, and work and volunteer experiences may translate into college credit. Â鶹ÊÓƵ University is in partnership with an approved organization, CAEL, to allow you the privilege and the platform to gain college credit for previous non-classroom learning experiences. You may also earn college credit through other nontraditional options including CLEP and DANTES testing. Ask your Marketing/Enrollment professional at the campus of your choice for more details.
Criteria for acceptance include:
This program is delivered fully online.
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