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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree provides students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in any discipline a seamless transition to the online BAS degree. 

Students complete the necessary hours for the degree within a convenient yet directed scheduling format under the guidance of advisors who understand the unique needs of the adult learner.

This stackable education sequence enhances an individual's academic qualifications and increases potential career upward mobility. The degree design maximizes earned hours; a student with an AAS degree must complete 66 hours to earn the BAS degree (26 hours General Education/40 hours Degree Requirements).

The maximize credentialing opportunities, a student in the BAS program can earn certificates of proficiency in Professional Leadership and Project Management as cognates of the BAS program.

Curriculum

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."

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This program partners the Applied Science undergraduate degree with the Master of Arts (MA) Organizational Leadership and Learning degree. A maximum of six (6) graduate level credit hours can be counted towards both the Bachelor Applied Science degree in Applied Science and the MA Organizational Leadership and Learning degree.  Two graduate level courses can be used to replace two upper-division undergraduate courses as follows:

• OL 5043 Ethical Leadership for OL 4043 Ethical Leadership
• OL 5643 Organizational Globalization and Diversity or OL 6043 Leadership in Organizational Change for OL 4643 Organizational Globalization and Diversity or OL 4743 Organizational Change

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

• Communication: Proficiency of written communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyzing and evaluating evidence to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Analytical Skills: Developing conclusions through quantitative and qualitative reasoning.
• Ethics: Applying ethical principles in personal, professional, and societal contexts.
• Diversity: Demonstrating understanding and consideration of diverse cultural perspectives and intercultural complexities.
• Teamwork: Demonstrating teamwork fundamentals through participation and engagement.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrating proficiency in project management, computer literacy, technology, financial management, and knowledge application.
• Leadership and Management: Applying leadership and management strategies in professional settings, to include human resources management, conflict management, and conflict resolution.