Professional Studies B.S.

The Professional Studies B.S. is built for learners who don't fit a one-size-fits-all mold. Transfer up to 90 credits, design a significant portion of your curriculum around your own career goals, and complete the degree online at a pace that works for your life. Whether you're a working adult, a returning student, or somewhere in between, this program meets you where you are — and gives you the credential to get where you're going.

You've already done the work. Vermont State University's online bachelor's degree completion programs are built for students who have college credits, an associate degree, or professional experience — and are ready to finish what they started. Choose from programs in Interdisciplinary Studies, Professional Studies, Early Childhood Education, Dental Hygiene, and Nursing, all designed to fit around your career and your life. Fully online and flexible, every program lets you build on what you've already earned and take your credentials further.

• Transfer previously earned credits and build toward your degree without starting from scratch.
• Flexible online formats designed for working adults who can't put their careers on hold.

Vermont State's online degree completion programs meet you where you are, and then take you where you want to go.

Vermont State University is Vermont’s public regional university, accredited by NECHE. With over 100 career-focused programs and a growing suite of flexible online options, Vermont State is committed to accessible, high-quality education. Vermont State University was formed through the unification of Castleton, Northern Vermont, and Vermont Tech.

ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE COMPLETION

Affordable Education with Financial Support

Vermont State offers affordable tuition, making higher education accessible. A significant percentage of students receive financial aid, and Vermont State provides assistance in identifying scholarships and grants to support your education.

Flexible & Career-Focused Learning

Vermont State’s online programs are designed to help you gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to advance your career. With flexible formats and efficient pathways, our programs are designed to help you make meaningful progress on your degree — on a timeline that fits your life.

Dental Hygiene B.S.

The Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion B.S. builds on your associate degree to expand your expertise and open new directions in the field you already know. Fully online and completable in just two years, the program covers public health, leadership, dental practice management, and research — deepening your knowledge for more holistic patient care while broadening your skill set for roles beyond the clinic. Graduate ready to move into education, research, public health, or management, or use your B.S. as a stepping stone to graduate study.

Online Bachelor's Completion Degree Programs

Early Childhood Education B.S.

The Early Childhood Education Online Completion B.S. is designed for educators who are already working with young children and ready to take the next step. Complete your degree fully online in five semesters without leaving your current role, and graduate prepared for Early Childhood Education licensure for Birth to Age 5. With a curriculum focused specifically on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers — and direct partnerships with the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children — this is the credential that takes your dedication to the next level.

Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.

The Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. is for learners who think across boundaries. Design your own plan of study around the subjects and questions that genuinely interest you, supported by a dedicated advisor who knows this path. Gain real-world experience through internships, meaningful projects, and a fourth-year capstone. Credits from transfer, study abroad, and National Student Exchange programs are all welcome. The online format means you can build your degree around your life.

Nursing B.S.N.

The Nursing Online Degree Completion program is built for working RNs ready to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing without stepping away from their current role. Fully online and completable in as little as 18 months, the program deepens your expertise in areas like leadership, community health, and global health — and unlocks positions that require a B.S.N. Precepted experiences can be completed where you already work. Ranked #1 in Vermont for online RN to BSN programs by RegisteredNursing.org.

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