Professional Advancement, A.S.

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Program Description

The Professional Advancement, A.S. equips students with durable competencies for professional growth and advancement. The program offers multiple pathways and flexibility for completion, allowing students to customize their education through stackable certificates and electives. Students with prior coursework or certificates can seamlessly transfer into this degree, ensuring a streamlined path to career advancement.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze problems and develop related evidence-based solutions
2. Recognize strong relationships that support personal and professional growth, collaboration, and networking
3. Articulate ethical principles of leadership to effectively navigate the ever-changing professional landscape and accomplish career goals
4. Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and platforms
5. Identify key professional competencies (e.g. active listening, powerful inquiry, goal setting, etc.) to facilitate personal and professional growth