Applied Arts and Sciences, B.A.A.S.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) It offers two professional development concentrations: Human Resource Development and Organizational Leadership. Students complete core curriculum requirements, a capstone course, and a multicultural course.

Program Outline

Outline:

Occupational Specialization (up to 36 hours):

• Field-specific coursework from an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
degree or credit for technical/formal training courses (active-duty military or veterans).

Professional Development Concentrations (36 hours):

• Two 18-hour concentrations:
• Concentration I: Human Resource Development (HRDV)
• Concentration II: Organizational Leadership (OR) or General Business

Core Curriculum Requirements (44 hours):

• Approved Texas Tech courses deemed appropriate by the B.A.A.S.

Capstone and Multicultural Requirement (6 hours):

• 3-hour multicultural course and the capstone course, INTS 4351.

Communication Literacy Requirement:

• Courses: HRDV 3308, HRDV 4301, and INTS 4351.

Recommended Upper-Division Curriculum:

Other:

• Students must obtain an applied associate's degree from an approved institution before applying.
• Students should contact the student services center in University Studies for more information.
• Active-duty military or veterans might receive credit for technical or other formal training courses.
• Students need to provide a DD214 to the B.A.A.S.
• Prerequisites for courses in the concentration areas must be completed.
• Students may need to complete additional foreign language courses to meet graduation requirements.
program.