Bachelor of Art in Procrastinology (BAPro)

Mastering the Art of Strategic Delays

  • Program Overview

    The Bachelor of Art in Procrastinology (BAPro) offers an in-depth exploration of the psychological, cultural, and practical dimensions of procrastination. Students will gain expertise in understanding why tasks are delayed, the impact of procrastination on productivity, and how to leverage procrastination as a tool for creative thinking and time management. The program combines theoretical studies with hands-on experience in putting off projects and perfecting last-minute brilliance.

  • Program Objectives

    Graduates will:

    1. Understand the psychological and neurological underpinnings of procrastination.

    2. Develop advanced avoidance strategies while maintaining functionality.

    3. Analyze historical figures who achieved greatness through procrastination.

    4. Implement techniques to balance procrastination and productivity.


  • Degree Requirements

    • Completion of 120 credits, including all core courses and electives.

    • Demonstrated expertise in delaying tasks while still completing essential coursework.

    • Submission of a capstone project that encapsulates four years of carefully delayed effort.

Program Structure:

Year 1: Foundations of Procrastinology

PRO 101: Introduction to Procrastinology

Overview of procrastination as a phenomenon.

Key terms: productive delay, procrastiflow, panic threshold.

HIS 120: Procrastinators Who Changed History

Case studies of famous procrastinators like Leonardo da Vinci, Victor Hugo, and Douglas Adams.

PSY 105: The Psychology of Procrastination

Examining the brain’s reward system and why we delay.

CORE 100: Fundamentals of Putting It Off

Basics of delaying decisions without facing consequences.

Elective: Nap Studies or Intro to Daydreaming.

Fall Semester

PRO 102: The Art of Creative Avoidance

Turning procrastination into productive distractions.

PHI 110: The Ethics of Delaying Decisions

Exploring the moral implications of procrastination.

COM 115: Excuses and Justifications

Crafting convincing reasons for missed deadlines.

LIT 130: The Great Procrastinators in Literature

Analysis of Hamlet, Bartleby the Scrivener, and other literary figures.

Elective: Advanced Scrolling or Netflix Studies.

Spring Semester

Year 2: Advanced Procrastination Techniques

PRO 201: The Panic-Driven Productivity Model

Harnessing the adrenaline of last-minute work.

SCI 210: Procrastination and Neuroscience

How dopamine delays decision-making.

ART 220: Procrastination as a Creative Tool

Exploring how deadlines spark artistic genius.

ECO 205: The Economics of Procrastination

The financial impact of delayed decisions.

Elective: Zen and the Art of Procrastination.

Fall Semester

PRO 202: Strategic Deadline Extensions

How to negotiate extra time effectively.

TECH 215: Productivity Apps You’ll Never Use

Overview of task management software and their failure rates.

SOC 220: Procrastination in the Digital Age

The role of memes, TikTok, and email in modern procrastination.

COM 225: Group Projects and the Delayed Contributor

How to master contributing at the very last minute.

Elective: Couch Ergonomics or Snack Studies.

Spring Semester

Year 3: Specialized Procrastinology

PRO 301: Chronic Procrastination vs. Situational Procrastination

Differentiating between habitual and temporary delay behaviors.

PHI 310: Existential Procrastination

Why do anything at all? A philosophical inquiry.

PSY 320: Cognitive Dissonance in Procrastinators

Coping with guilt, denial, and rationalization.

HIS 330: The Evolution of Procrastination Techniques

Procrastination through the ages, from ancient Rome to the remote work era.

Elective: Self-Sabotage for Beginners.

Fall Semester

PRO 302: Procrastination Mastery Seminar

Culminating workshop with practical experiments in extreme delay.

PSY 325: Breaking the Procrastination Cycle (Or Not)

Exploring whether change is worth the effort.

CORE 300: The 2AM Genius Hour

Channeling your best ideas when panic sets in.

LIT 320: Deadlines as a Literary Device

The role of ticking clocks in fiction.

Elective: Theoretical Productivity (No practical assignments).

Spring Semester

Year 4: Capstone and Real-World Application

PRO 401: Advanced Delay Mechanics

Perfecting the balance between avoiding tasks and maintaining credibility.

PSY 410: The Procrastinator’s Personality

Typologies and traits of serial procrastinators.

PRO 402: Avoidance Through Delegation

Mastering the art of assigning tasks you don’t want to do.

Elective: Extreme Procrastination: Putting Off Life Decisions.

Fall Semester

Capstone Project:

The Delayed Masterpiece”: Students must submit their final project after at least three extensions.

Internship:

Work with a professional procrastinator to analyze and refine their techniques.

Final Exam:

Held on the last possible day of the semester, subject to further postponement.

Spring Semester