School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

School of Professional Studies
2010-2011
The School of Professional Studies (SPS) is a nontraditional program. It serves to meet the needs of working adults who have
worked full-time for at least two years, and have a minimum of 30 transferable semester units of college level coursework. These
individuals typically work full-time and are interested in completing a four-year college degree in the evening while continuing to
work.
Students with less than 60 transferable semester units of college level coursework will begin their studies in the Bridge Program,
which allows them to take general elective and free electives needed for entrance into their major course of study. Once students
have obtained 60 units by means of transfer or direct credit with the University they may enter the major component of their
program. Bridge courses are designed on an open enrollment basis while major courses have both an open enrollment and
cohort structure.
This program’s innovative format allows students to complete their Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Christian
Leadership, Counseling Psychology, or Business Administration in as little as 19 months. Major Cohorts begin several times
throughout the year and classes meet one night per week on a year-round basis. This bachelor’s degree is designed to apply
closely to the student’s career goals and to equip students to be more effective leaders in their chosen fields.
In addition, SPS offers a Post-Baccalaureate, Teaching credential. This one year program prepares students for their multiple
subject preliminary teaching credential upon completion of our California Commission on Teaching Credential approved program
designed to help meet the subject matter competence.
The School of Professional Studies operates in two locations:
Greater Sacramento Area Campus:
333 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin, CA, 95765
888-883-4226 or 916-577-2336
lamrein@jessup.edu
San Jose Campus:
1190 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 210,
San Jose, CA 95129
800-205-6100 or 408-278-4346
carnett@jessup.edu
How the School of Professional Studies Works
The classes meet one night a week with classes of 12-20 adults. Within the major, the meeting night will generally remain the
same for the entire program and students will continue with the same core group of students as a cohort. Bridge classes also
meet once per week, usually on Monday evenings. Each class works like a seminar, with an experienced professor facilitating a
practical exchange of experiences and ideas to raise the level of learning from the texts assignments. The focus is on application
and use of the learning in new ways. Courses are taught one at a time. Impressive faculty with Master’s or Doctorate degrees, and
significant leadership, professional and/or ministry experience bring a wealth of real-world relevance to the classroom.
Academic counseling is provided by SPS staff as needed. The curriculum reflects current adult learning principles. For added
convenience, textbooks and all required materials are delivered to students. The curriculum of each major links theory to practice.
One can apply lessons from the classroom to the workplace the following day. Additional college credit may be earned for
demonstrating learning accomplished outside the classroom, including technical training, work experiences, military training,
seminars, and informal learning (Credit for Prior Learning). Contact SPS staff to pursue credit for demonstrated learning.
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