Applied Professional Studies (All Majors)

About this opportunity

The School of Applied Professional Studies is where CISA's career-connected learning outcomes and industry-focused education come together. With classes led by experienced faculty and exceptional opportunities for hands-on experience in the real world, the School of Applied Professional Studies graduates are fully prepared to begin their careers on day one. 

Undergraduate degrees include: 

• Applied Science (Applied Leadership), BAS
• Applied Science (Project Management), BAS
• Applied Science (Technical Communication), BAS
• Project Management, BS 
• Organizational Leadership, BA
• Organizational Leadership (Project Management), BA
• Organizational Leadership (Veterans, Society and Service), BA
•  Technical Communication (Data Visualization), BS
•  Technical Communication (Social Media Management), BS
•  Technical Communication (User Experience), BS 
•  User Experience, BS 

Thesis

Students who have a required capstone project in their major may use the project as the foundation for the honors thesis.  Related projects or research can be developed for a thesis. All thesis projects are supervised by an ASU faculty member and have a second committee member who is faculty, non-faculty, or a qualified professional in the field. 

Academic Preparation

Students should start work on honors projects, internships, research, and connecting with faculty early in their academic careers. This will help them engage in the major and start to formulate thesis ideas. 

Recommended Timeline

Students should participate in a thesis workshop to learn about the process and how to prepare for their project. We also recommend that all students regularly attend thesis defense presentations and review the thesis digital library of completed projects. 

Other Honors Opportunities

Barrett students are encouraged to participate in the annual CISA Student Showcase to share their research work with the community. There are also comprehensive career planning resources for CISA Barrett students and peer support programs.