Prepare for Meaningful Work in an Exciting Field

Examine methods for developing the professional skills that help individuals and organizations succeed. Combining adult learning and organizational development theory, this degree invites students to learn about how professionals grow with their organizations. In less than two years, you’ll be prepared to work in adult education, corporate training and human resources.  


A Program Designed with You in Mind

Dominican is the right place to relaunch your academic journey. We understand the unique needs of today’s busy adult learners, and we value the experience you bring. We’re prepared to help you clear obstacles and balance academic demands, full-time work and family responsibilities.  

Never taken an online course before? Don’t worry. Our Adult Learning Seminar will help you navigate and enjoy the online learning experience. You’ll receive all the tools and skills you need to succeed in your studies and earn your degree.  
 

Program Overview

  • Start the BPS program any time of year—fall, spring or summer
  • Online courses offered year-round
  • Complete the program in about 20 months
  • Learn efficiently in accelerated 8-week online courses 

 

 

  • Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing 21 hours of social science courses  
  • Transfer prior college credits toward your Dominican degree  
  • Earn college credit for learning experiences beyond the classroom 

Dominican’s degree completion programs are great for working adults because they’re so flexible. I was able to transfer most, if not all, of my credits. And I had professors who believed in me and encouraged me.” 

Edgar Latorre
Dominican University Graduate

What You’ll Learn 

Through the Applied Business major, you’ll explore the dynamics of adult learning, organizational development, labor relations and social and environmental responsibility. Our curriculum helps you build a practical understanding of how workplaces evolve and professionals grow with them. You’ll graduate with the skills and expertise for degree pathways or careers in corporate training, adult education, labor relations, human resources and more. 


Your Education at Your Pace 

At Dominican, our BPS programs are built with embedded micro-certificates that equip you with marketable credentials at each stage of your journey. Each micro-certificate can be completed with 2 to 4 classes. This integrated structure ensures that you’ll be able to pause and continue your education as your personal and professional needs evolve without having to repeat classes.

Learn the foundations of employment law and build skills in developing a strong organizational framework.

This micro-certificate will prepare you to teach adult learners in the workplace.

Develop the skills to foster a healthy work environment with a focus on social justice and sociology of labor.

This micro-certificate equips you with essential leadership skills, with a focus on union relations and employment law.

Learn the essentials of building sustainable organizations with a focus on social justice and environmental law.

Transform Your Future

Dominican University’s Bachelor of Professional Studies program empowered Larry Spears to pursue a new career helping historically disadvantaged communities

Let’s Finish What You Started—Together 

Finishing your degree is a transformative achievement. At Dominican, we take pride in partnering with you, and we are fully invested in your success. You will be assigned a dedicated advisor who will check in with you regularly to ensure nothing stands in the way of achieving your goals. You’ll have access to tutoring, research and writing assistance, and more. Our  Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations can connect you with job opportunities. And whether you study in person or online, you will feel connected and welcomed. Our curriculum—which includes an emphasis on ethics, global citizenship, and communication—will ensure you’re ready for anything. 

Continuing your education is a transformative journey toward your dreams. Every challenge strengthens your resilience and reveals the importance of those who walk with you along the way. At Dominican University, we are dedicated to supporting our students every step of the way, as their success inspires us all.” 

Janette Torres Arellano
Coordinator

Prepare for a Career—and a Lifetime of Impact 

At Dominican, you’ll find multiple pathways to your goals. You’ll be ready for a wide range of jobs in human services, as well as further study in graduate or professional school. Our adult and continuing studies programs are a natural bridge to some of our most high-impact master's degrees, such as our Master of Business Administration or MA in Trauma Informed Leadership programs. High-achieving undergraduates can also apply to take select graduate courses even before finishing your baccalaureate degree—so you can complete your master’s degree faster and save on tuition. 

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How to Apply

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are ready to advance in a wide range of job opportunities, including: 

  •  Teacher of adult basic educator  
  •  Corporate trainer  
  •  Instructional coordinator
  •  Environmental compliance officer
  •    Sustainability specialist
  •    Union organizer
  •    Labor relations specialist
  •    Human resources generalist 

For more information,
please contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
domadmis@dom.edu
(708) 524-6800

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