Overview

The Professional Directed Studies Department enables academic learning in cooperation with other CHEA accredited institutions. Students can study at Calvary and integrate courses taken from another academic institution in order to major in an academic program not offered at Calvary.

Quick Facts

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

100%

Post Graduate Employment

BS, AA

Degrees

Programs Offered

Professional Directed Studies Degrees & Majors

You have the option to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Associate’s (AA) from a range of majors, either through the traditional on-campus college experience or online.

Undergraduate Degrees

Choose from several major options. Click on a major to view its Program Planner and courses.

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics

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Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics

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Accounting

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Accounting

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Art

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Art

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Biology (Premedical)

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Biology (Premedical)

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Chemistry

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Chemistry

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Communications Studies

Communications Studies

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Computer Information Systems & Analytics

Computer Information Systems & Analytics

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Computer Science

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Computer Science

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Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice

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Crisis & Disaster Management

Crisis & Disaster Management

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Design & Drafting Technology

Design & Drafting Technology

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Digital Media

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Digital Media

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology

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English

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English

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Environmental Safety

Environmental Safety

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Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

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History

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History

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Human Development & Family Science

Human Development & Family Science

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Kinesiology – Exercise Science

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Kinesiology – Exercise Science

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Kinesiology – Pre-Physical Therapy

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Kinesiology – Pre-Physical Therapy

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Mathematics

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Mathematics

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Military Science

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Military Science

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Modern Languages: Spanish

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Modern Languages: Spanish

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Public Relations & Strategic Communication

Public Relations & Strategic Communication

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Social Work

Social Work

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Sociology

Sociology

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Associate’s Degrees

Information Technology

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Information Technology

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General Ministry (Bachelor of Science in Nursing Prep Option)

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General Ministry (Bachelor of Science in Nursing Prep Option)

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Minors

Political Science

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Political Science

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Aviation Flight Training

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Aviation Flight Training

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Online Professional Directed Studies Degree

Through Calvary University’s blended model of education, students can earn their online college degree from virtually anywhere in the world.

Online Learning

Professional Directed Studies Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Articulate how the biblical worldview informs their vocational competency, values, and attitudes in their chosen profession.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct research and disseminate knowledge within their chosen profession.
  • Develop and apply critical reading, thinking, and writing skills.
  • Fulfill the program learning outcomes for their respective academic programs at the partner institutions.
Tuition & Fees 2025-2026
On-Campus Courses$432.00 per credit
Online Courses$470.00 per credit
Student Services fee $262 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room$1,708 per semester
Single Dorm Room$2,064 per semester
320 (Full) Meal Plan*$1,636 per semester
224 Meal Plan$1,474 per semester
112 Meal Plan$1,064 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Special Requirements
  • The student must complete two qualifying semesters at Calvary before being admitted into the Professional Directed Studies Program. (A student transferring with more than 30 hours and meeting the academic requirements may have this prerequisite waived and be allowed into the Professional Directed Studies program his/her first semester.)
  • The student must have the academic credentials for acceptance to both institutions (e.g., high school transcripts and ACT scores corresponding to the entry requirements of Calvary and the other institution).
  • Academic advising from both institutions is required, and the student must submit contact information from the other institution to the Professional Directed Studies Director.
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than 2.0 in all professional and content courses must be maintained. The student must annually submit official transcripts to the Calvary Registrar’s Office.
Career Paths

A Professional Directed Studies degree prepares students for a range of careers.

Here are a few potential career paths:

  • Accountant
  • Biologist
  • IT Specialist
  • Graphic Designer
  • Chemist
  • Law Enforcement

Meet the Professional Directed Studies Department Faculty

Dr Teddy Bitner
Dr. Teddy Bitner, MA, MMAS, D.Min., Ed.D.

Chief Academic Office, Professor of History

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Find where God is calling you to serve in the church and in the world. Contact us for more information or to enroll today.