Old & New Degrees and Majors

The New Degrees

Effective fall 2012, the School will offer two undergraduate degrees. Applications to the new degree programs opened March 15, 2012.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (B.A.L.A.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (B.S.P.S.)

But What About the Old Degrees?

Applicants who applied by April 15, 2012, may have selected to apply to our prior programs of study—including the Bachelor of Liberal Arts (B.L.A.) or Bachelor of Applied Studies (B.A.S)—in the following majors:

  • Human Resource Management (B.A.S.)
  • Information Systems (B.A.S. and post-baccalaureate certificate)
  • IT Management (B.A.S.)
  • Leadership Studies (undergraduate certificate)
  • Liberal Arts (B.L.A. and associate’s degree)
  • Paralegal Studies (B.A.S. and post-baccalaureate certificate)

Admissions requirements may be found in the 2011-2012 Degree Programs Catalog.

Advising Assignments


Professional & Continuing Studies

Special Programs Building
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8133
Fax: (804) 289-8138
spcs@richmond.edu

Front Desk Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am–5:00 p.m.
The office is closed for all University holidays unless otherwise noted.

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