Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree

In Fall, 1998, ASU's Polytechnic campus implemented the multidisciplinary Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree.

The BAS is a flexible degree plan designed specifically for students who have earned community college Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees.

• To be admitted to the BAS, you must be within 6 hours of completing an AAS or have completed an AAS degree at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.

• You can then earn the BAS by completing a 60 semester hour program offered by the College of Technology and Innovation, Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness, or School of Applied Arts & Sciences. All of the 60 hour courses must be at the 300 or higher level.

The BAS is a "capstone" or "inverted transfer" degree for the AAS. In completing the BAS you will complete all ASU graduation requirements. The goal of the program is to provide you with management, leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills—along with significant work in a professional specialization—that will broaden your career horizons, promote life-long learning, and enrich your personal and civic life.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The BAS is a 60 hour program, divided into 4 segments:

General Studies Completion Curriculum	19 semester hours
BAS Core	15 semester hours
Concentration	20 semester hours
Assignable credit	6 semester hours
Total	60 semester hours

General Studies Completion Curriculum (19 hours): The BAS curriculum builds on the general education content of the AAS. You will complete the ASU General Studies requirements with courses in these areas:

Numeracy (MA)	3 hours
Lab Science (SQ)	4 hours
Literacy (L)	3 hours
Humanities (HU)	3 hours
Social Science (SB)	3 hours
HU or SB	3 hours

While completing your Humanities and Social Behavioral course it is important that you satisfy the Cultural diversity, Global, and Historical awareness areas. In consultation with an advisor, you choose courses from the ASU General Studies list that contribute to your overall curriculum and meet degree requirements.

BAS Core Curriculum (15 hours minimum): The BAS Core curriculum is focused on management and organization, professional communication, statistical processes, and computer competency. These are a set standard of courses required by the selected concentration.

Concentrations (20 hours minimum): 20 semester hours of specialization courses from a set curricula.

CONCENTRATIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
College of Technology and Innovation

• Aviation Maintenance Management
• Aviation Management Technology
• Computer Systems Administration
• Digital Media Management
• Digital Publishing
• Emergency Management
• Fire Service Management
• Instrumentation
• Internet and Web Development
• Law Enforcement Management
• Manufacturing Technology and Management
• Materials Joining and Manufacturing Technology
• Microcomputer Systems
• Municipal Operations Management
• Operations Management Technology
• Semiconductor Technology
• Software Technology Applications
• Technical Graphics

School of Applied Arts & Sciences

• Food Service Management
• Multimedia Writing and Technical Communication
• Wellness

Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness

• Consumer Products Technology
• Food Retailing

Assignable Credit (6 hours): These are traditional electives selected in consultation with an advisor to enhance your curriculum. Assignable credit can also be used to strengthen Math/Science capabilities or computer skills.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

To qualify for admission to the BAS program, you must:

1. be within 6 hours of earning an A.A.S or already received,
2. upon admission to the BAS, meet with a Program Advisor to review your transcript and develop your program of study.
3. have an Associate of Applied Sciences degree (AAS) from a regionally accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institution.

When completing the application form, be sure to specify ASU's Polytechnic campus as your campus and the "Bachelor of Applied Science" as your degree and "Applied Science" as your major.

Applications for admission are available on the ASU website ASU Undergraduate Admissions Application page, at all ASU registration sites, or by mail at:

Undergraduate Admissions
Arizona State University
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

To get further information please contact the appropriate college that offers the selected concentration.

• College of Technology and Innovation: (480) 727-1202 or send email requests to BAS@asu.edu

• School of Applied Arts & Sciences: (480) 727-1745 or send email requests to Nutrition - tina.shepard@asu.edu; Wellness - dora.ayala@asu.edu

• Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness: (480) 727-1585 or send email requests to agbiz@asu.edu