Program Overview

Applied Arts and Sciences Bachelor's

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) is a multidisciplinary degree program designed for non-traditional students who wish to earn a bachelor's degree. This unique program accepts credits earned from military training, from an Associate of Applied Science degree, and from other universities and trade schools.

Program Type

• Major
• Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
• Est. time to complete: 2-4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Program Description

This degree program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who wish to earn a bachelor's degree. It may also facilitate graduation for students who are returning to college after spending time in the workplace.

Requirements

• Up to 90 hours of the 120 hours required for the BAAS degree may be transferred from other approved institutions
• UNT pairs each applicant with an advisor to create a customized degree plan focusing on the “missing pieces” required to complete the degree

Why Earn an Applied Arts and Sciences Degree?

An estimated 35% of jobs in the U.S. require at least a bachelor’s degree, yet 36 million Americans have attended some college, but never completed their degree. The B.A.A.S. is an attainable and affordable option for transfer students from community colleges and technical institutions, veterans or active-duty military personnel, and other non-traditional students with college credit to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Marketable Skills

• Team leadership
• How to articulate multiple points of views
• Problem-solving with alternative solutions
• Ways to ask and answer meaningful questions
• Effective oral and written communication

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for BAAS students vary as much as their paths to earning the degree. Some students complete the degree for career advancement, while others want to change career paths altogether or attend graduate school. Whatever the motivation, BAAS students graduate with an array of skills that equip them to compete in today’s ever-changing workplace.

Courses

• Fundamentals of Inquiry and Discovery (3 hrs)
• Managing a 21st Century Career (3 hrs)
• Occupational Specialization (21 hrs)
• Professional Development Concentration Courses (36 hrs)
• Pathways to Civic Engagement (3 hrs)

Concentrations

• Administration
• Real Estate
• Consumer Behavior
• Data Analytics
• Hospitality
• Media Innovation
• Business Leadership
• Social Wellness and Community

Related Programs

• Applied Project Design and Analysis
• Integrative Studies Degree

Similar Areas of Study

• Business & Industry
• Data Analytics & Information
• Public Service
• Multidisciplinary

Department

• College of Applied and Collaborative Studies
• Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation

Location

• Sage Hall Suite 394, 1167 Union Circle, Denton, TX 76201