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Customize a degree that fits your future with our Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies. This flexible, interdisciplinary program empowers you to shape your education around your interests by pairing minors and courses of study across multiple departments. You’ll work with an advisor to create a plan aligned with your career goals. Previous college credit or work experience may also count toward your degree, saving you time and money. With two tracks to choose from Pathfinder and Creator you can build a college experience that works for you. And if you’re still exploring, you’ll find many other academic options at SEMO ready to support your future.

Customize a degree that fits your future with our Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies. This flexible, interdisciplinary program empowers you to shape your education around your interests by pairing minors and courses of study across multiple departments. You’ll work with an advisor to create a plan aligned with your career goals. Previous college credit or work experience may also count toward your degree, saving you time and money. With two tracks to choose from Pathfinder and Creator you can build a college experience that works for you. And if you’re still exploring, you’ll find many other academic options at SEMO ready to support your future.

Create your future with a Professional Studies degree that works for you.

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Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.

Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.

2   Professional Studies majors can choose from two tracks: the Creator track, which lets you build a custom degree from multiple departments, and the Pathfinder track, which applies prior credit or experience toward a flexible, career-focused degree.

$1m   On average, college graduates earn one million dollars more over their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma.

25   SEMO was ranked in the top 25 Public Schools in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

1   Place to prepare you for Tomorrow’s Careers Today.

When it comes time to graduate, you won’t struggle with finding material to fill your resume. In fact, you may find it hard to limit it to just one page.

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Find Your Flock

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The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will I fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, and dining options each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.

The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will I fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, and dining options each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.

You Have to Feel It

When we ask our students why they chose Southeast, they always say, “when I visited, I just fell in love.” The best way to know if SEMO is right for you is to experience it for yourself. So, what are you waiting for? Schedule a Visit Explore SEMO Send Me Info

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Economic Impact

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Southeast is here to serve you and the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With over a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and supports our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher-earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.

Southeast is here to serve you and the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With over a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and supports our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher-earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.

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In FY 2023-24, SEMO alumni generated $1.3 billion in added income for the state economy, which is equivalent to supporting 12,859 jobs.

$90.2m  

SEMO’s operations spending, including the University’s payroll and the in-state spending of the University and its employees, added $90.2 million in income to the state or the equivalent of 1,075 jobs.

$31k  

The average bachelor's degree graduate from SEMO will see an increase in earnings of $31,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Missouri.

Unleash Your Potential

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You’ve put in the work. Now it’s time to get what you’ve earned. SEMO gives you options both in person and online to level up without stepping away from your career. Our flexible, practical degrees are built for working professionals who are ready to move forward, stand out, and be recognized for what they bring to the table. You’re not starting over. You’re stepping up. Let’s make it count.

You’ve put in the work. Now it’s time to get what you’ve earned. SEMO gives you options both in person and online to level up without stepping away from your career. Our flexible, practical degrees are built for working professionals who are ready to move forward, stand out, and be recognized for what they bring to the table. You’re not starting over. You’re stepping up. Let’s make it count.

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Earn a High-Demand Education Degree: Early Childhood, Special Education, Reading Certification, and More Earn a High-Demand Education Degree: Early Childhood, Special Education, Reading Certification, and More

1   No matter where you live, you can earn one of SEMO’s graduate degrees at one rate our in-state tuition because every student deserves a clear and affordable path to their next achievement.

98%   Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.

44   Graduate and certificate programs to help you master your next step.

100%   Convenient and affordable online degrees taught by our same high quality, expert faculty

Unleash Your Potential

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You’ve put in the work now turn it into a degree that moves your career forward. SEMO’s fully online Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies is designed for working adults who are ready to finish what they started or take their next big step. With flexible courses and a focus on high-demand skills like management, leadership, communication, and strategic thinking, this degree helps you stand out in your field. You can transfer in previously earned college credits and even earn credit for your professional experience through prior learning assessment. Finish faster, move further, and do it all on your terms.

You’ve put in the work now turn it into a degree that moves your career forward. SEMO’s fully online Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies is designed for working adults who are ready to finish what they started or take their next big step. With flexible courses and a focus on high-demand skills like management, leadership, communication, and strategic thinking, this degree helps you stand out in your field. You can transfer in previously earned college credits and even earn credit for your professional experience through prior learning assessment. Finish faster, move further, and do it all on your terms.

Discover the Flexibility and Freedom of Earning a Professional Studies Degree Online

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Shape Your Future from Home with an Online Degree in Early Childhood or Special Education Shape Your Future from Home with an Online Degree in Early Childhood or Special Education

$1m   On average, college graduates earn one million dollars more over their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma.

2   Professional Studies majors can choose from two tracks: the Creator track, which lets you build a custom degree from multiple departments, and the Pathfinder track, which applies prior credit or experience toward a flexible, career-focused degree.

10+   Fully online programs and certifications for undergraduate and graduate students looking for the flexibility to earn their degree on their schedule.

Forge Successful Careers

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Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, SEMO Online delivers.

Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, SEMO Online delivers.

What Students Are Saying

Don’t take it from us, SEMO Online students are all too happy to share their experiences with their programs and professors as well as all about SEMO’s affordability. Cost Learn More about SEMO Online Apply

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Eric Bain-Selbo

“Our new Professional Studies degree provides two exciting options. In the Creator track, you can build your own curriculum and create a portfolio for future success. In the Pathfinder track, you can combine minors and certificates that help prepare you for the kind of job you want in the future. Either way, you 'choose your own adventure'!”

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