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CollegePlus! offers regionally-accredited degrees (the most accepted accreditation in the United States), which prepare students for either graduate school or entrance into the workforce or military. (Find out more about accreditation and the schools granting the degrees.)

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Bachelor of Arts Majors

BSBA General Management

The General Management major is perfect for the business student interested in gaining a broad understanding of several key business areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management.

The job possibilities for graduates of this degree are endless, but a few examples are: General Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Corporate Projects Coordinator, Director of Business Development, and Management Analyst/Consultant.

A student pursuing a degree in General Management can expect to do courses similar to the following:

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BA Communications

A major in Communications is perfect for the people-oriented student interested in studying communication among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. Students can choose to focus on oral communication, mass media communications, or a combination of the two.

Specific jobs that are open to the individual with a degree in Communications include: Communication Director, Teacher, Author/ Writer, Editor, Publisher, Technical Writer, Speech Writer, Advertising Executive, Lobbyist, Publicist, Social Worker, Public Relations Specialist, or Public Information Officer.

A student pursuing a degree in Communications can expect to do courses similar to the following:

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BA History

The BA in History degree is perfect for the student interested in gaining a greater understanding of significant events and important people in the history of Western culture and the world.

The job possibilities with an undergraduate degree in History are vast and varied, including: Lawyer, Educator, Librarian, Politician, Legislative Analyst, Lobbyist, Archivist, Researcher, Museum Curator/Guide, and Writer/Editor.

A student pursuing a degree in History can expect to do courses similar to the following:

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BA English

The BA in English degree is perfect for the student who is interested in studying literature, refining their own writing, or exploring the technicalities of the English language.

The job possibilities for graduates of this degree are endless, but a few examples include: Teacher, Writer, Editor, Publisher, Journalist, Marketing Writer.

A student pursuing a degree in English can expect to do courses similar to the following:

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BA Music

The BA in Music degree is perfect for the student interested in refining their own musical abilities while developing a deeper understanding of music theory, literature, and history.

Job possibilities with a music degree include: Music Teacher, Performer, Church Musician, Music Retailer, Music Journalist, Music Publisher, and Composer/Arranger.

A student pursuing a degree in Music can expect to do courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Accounting

The BSBA in Accounting is perfect for the business student interested in developing accounting knowledge for future business positions or the CPA exam.

With a BSBA in Accounting work fields that open up include that of a Public Accountant, Managerial Accountant, Government Accountant/Auditor, Internal Auditor, Bookkeeping Clerk, and Auditing Clerk.

A student pursuing a degree in Accounting can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Humanities

The BA in Humanities degree is perfect for the student interested in pursuing more than one humanity-related field such as literature, writing, art, foreign language, music, communications, and religion.

The knowledge and skills acquired through a Humanities degree are valuable to just about any job, including that of an Advertiser, Author, Journalist, Publisher, Lobbyist, and Sociologist.

A student pursuing a degree in Humanities can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Computer Information Systems

The BSBA in Computer Information Systems is perfect for the student interested in both computers and business.

With a BSBA in Computer Information Systems there are a wide range of career paths, for example: management, computer programming, computer support services, system design, research, and systems analysis.

A student pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Computer Science

The BA in Computer Science degree is perfect for the mathematics-and-computer-oriented student who is interested in developing skills in computer programming and systems management

The Computer Science degree opens up many vocational fields, including that of a Webmaster, Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, and Database Administrator.

A student pursuing a degree in Computer Science can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Psychology

The BA in Psychology is perfect for the student interested in studying the functions and behaviors of the human mind in areas such as perception, emotion, personality, and development.

A degree in Psychology prepares you to enter many different fields of work including that of a Counselor, Social Worker, Research Assistant, Psychiatric Assistant, Newspaper Reporter, Community Relations Officer, and Probation/Parole Officer.

A student pursuing a degree in Psychology can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Pre-Med/General Management

The BSBA in Pre-Med/General Management degree is perfect for the student interested in gaining a broad understanding of business through accounting, finance, marketing, and management, while at the same time fulfilling the medical school prerequisites of the specific school in which the student is interested.

Through a combination of distance learning and onsite courses, a graduate with this degree should meet the undergraduate course requirements for entrance to medical school.

Job possibilities will closely relate to the specific medical field pursued after the bachelor's degree, but this degree is most commonly chosen by a student who wishes to open his/her own medical practice.

A student pursuing a degree in Pre-Med/General Management can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Pre-Med/English

The BA in Pre-Med/English degree is perfect for the student interested in studying literature, refining their own writing, or exploring the technicalities of the English language, while at the same time fulfilling medical school prerequisites of the specific school in which the student is interested. Through a combination of distance learning and onsite courses, a graduate with this degree should meet the undergraduate course requirements for entrance to medical school.

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BSBA Pre-Med/History

The BA in Pre-Med/History degree is perfect for the student interested in gaining a greater understanding of significant events and important people in the history of Western culture and the world, while at the same time fulfilling medical school prerequisites of the specific school in which the student is interested. Through a combination of distance learning and onsite courses, a graduate with this degree should meet the undergraduate course requirements for entrance to medical school.

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BSBA Entrepreneurship

The BSBA in Entrepreneurship degree is perfect for the student desiring to gain knowledge in key business areas for the purpose of starting or operating a small business.

In addition to the plethora of business opportunities open to an entrepreneur, additional job opportunities for Entrepreneurship graduates include that of an E-commerce Entrepreneur, Small Business Manager, and Business Consultant.

A student pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Finance

The BSBA in Finance degree is perfect for the business student interested in studying the specifics of the banking and financing industries through studies of investments, insurance, corporate finance, and more.

The growing industry of finance provides many possible occupations to those with a Finance degree, including that of a Commercial Banker, Corporate Financier, Financial Analyst, Financial Consultant, Financial Planner, Investment Banker, and Insurance Agent.

A student pursuing a degree in Finance can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Human Resources/Organizational Management

The BSBA in Human Resources/Organizational Management degree is perfect for the business student interested in studying how to select, train, manage, and appropriately compensate employees within an organization.

In addition to the general position of Human Resource Manager, specialized careers in this field include that of a Human Resource Director, Compensation Manager, Recruiter, Employment Manager, Labor Relations Specialist, and Industrial Relations Director.

A student pursuing a degree in Human Resources/Organizational Management can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA International Business

The BSBA in International Business degree is perfect for the student interested in gaining knowledge and skill for global business operations and transactions.

Graduates with a International Business degree sometimes pursue jobs as a Cultural Advisor, Export/Import Manager, Foreign Correspondent, Foreign Service Officer, Import Compliance Specialist, International Business Analyst, or International Economist.

A student pursuing a degree in International Business can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BSBA Marketing

The BSBA in Marketing degree is perfect for the business student interested in the various aspects of marketing such as sales, advertising, product development, marketing communications, and more.

Job possibilities open to a Marketing degree graduate include that of a Marketing Manager, Marketing Researcher, Advertising Manager, Sales Manager, Product Analyst, Franchise Specialist, and Internet Marketing Specialist.

A student pursuing a degree in Marketing can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Biology

The BA in Biology degree is perfect for the student interested in gaining a greater understanding of biology through a combination of distance learning and onsite courses.

Specific jobs that are open to a biology graduate include that of a Botanist, Urban Planner, Environmental Tester, Community Health Official, and Teacher.

A student pursuing a degree in Biology can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Criminal Justice

The BA in Criminal Justice is perfect for the student who is interested in gaining a working knowledge of law enforcement, the judicial process, and criminal justice.

Criminal Justice graduates pursue careers at local, state, and federal levels, including: Police Officer, State Trooper, Investigator, Probation Officer, Caseworker, Corrections counselor and Clinical Psychologist.

A student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Liberal Studies

The BA in Liberal Studies degree is perfect for the student interested in studying more than one subject category.

Students can include course options from almost any subject including Humanities, English, Science, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

With a degree in Liberal Studies, job opportunities are associated with the areas studied, but may include that of an Editor, Journalist, Legislative Assistant, Lobbyist, Politician, Publicist, and Public Relations Worker.

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BA Natural Science/Math

The BA in Natural Sciences and Mathematics degree is perfect for the student interested in expanding his/her knowledge of advanced mathematics and science.

Job fields open to a Natural Science/Mathematics graduate include those of Finance, Applied Mathematics, Teaching, Research Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Mathematical Biology.

A student pursuing a degree in Natural Science/Math can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Political Science

The BA in Political Science is perfect for the student interested in studying the political systems and public policies at local, state, national and international levels.

Examples of job positions a Political Science graduate might look into include that of a Politician, Political Consultant, Campaign Manager, Lobbyist, Legislative Aid, Journalist, and Research Assistant.

A student pursuing a degree in Political Science can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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BA Social Sciences

The BA in Social Sciences is perfect for the student interested in studying a selection of social science subjects such as History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or Psychology.

Graduates with a Social Science degree might pursue jobs such as the following: Librarian, Archeologist, Bank Officer, Social Worker, Case Worker, Urban Planner, and Lobbyist.

A student pursuing a degree in Social Sciences can expect to take courses similar to the following:

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Engineering Degrees

Students who are interested in earning an engineering degree can earn about 30 credits, on average, with the help of CollegePlus! Engineering students enroll in College of Your Choice, which enables them to pick the college where they would like to earn their degree and get a jump start on their engineering program.

CollegePlus! students can take specific CLEP and DSST exams towards their degree requirements for the engineering program they will transfer into later. Students enrolling in CollegePlus! before transferring into a brick and mortar university save an average of $7,000 on their tuition costs.

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Choosing Your Major

One of the most difficult decisions students face in the college experience is that of choosing their major. This is why CollegePlus! places such a strong emphasis on college majors during the first six weeks of the program.

During this time, CollegePlus! coaches, who are certified Life Purpose Planning consultants, guide students through the comprehensive Life Purpose Planning program. Students' aptitudes (along with skills, dreams, and passions) are comprehensively evaluated to determine the degree that best meets their goals.

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