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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Applied Science, BAS (38-1010) (120 Hours)

Location(s): Online

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Major, Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

The graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the programs to:

  • Identify and critically assess major issues within the discipline.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations and problems.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information and ideas clearly.

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is designed for students who have previously earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and are ready to further their education.

Admission Requirements: 

  • Completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science, BAS (38-1010) (2 Year Guide)  

Major Requirements: 33-39 Semester Hours

Core Requirements: 3 Semester Hours

Areas: 30-36 Semester Hours

Select one or more of the following of areas. Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved area coursework and all coursework in a selected area.

Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (BS01): 30 Semester Hours

Select 3 Hours from the Following:

Applied Health Science (BS02): 33 Semester Hours

Select 9 Hours from One of the Following:
Leadership in Health Professions
Population Health

Applied Technology Management (BS03): 36 Semester Hours

Applied Web Application and Cloud Computing (BS04): 30 Semester Hours

Select 3 Hours from the Following:

Behavioral Health (BS05): 15 Semester Hours

Select 6 Hours from the Following:

Children and Families (BS06): 15 Semester Hours

Criminal Justice (BS07): 15 Semester Hours

Government, Law, and International Affairs (BS08): 15 Semester Hours

Select 15 Hours from the Following:

International Affairs (BS09): 15 Semester Hours

Select 15 Hours from the Following:

Media and Communication (BS10): 30 Semester Hours

Select 15 Hours from One of the Following:
Communication
Media Management

Organizational Psychology (BS11): 18 Semester Hours

Select 3 Hours from the Following:

Police Organization (BS12): 15 Semester Hours

Select 6 Hours from the Following:

Public Administration and Policy (BS13): 15 Semester Hours

Select 6 Hours from the Following:

Youth Services (BS14): 15 Semester Hours

Select 6 Hours from the Following:

General Education Requirements: 42 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for the full listing of requirements.

Free Electives: 39-45 Semester Hours

Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours

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