Department website: https://www.atu.edu/orgstudies

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is designed to provide students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree a seamless transition to a bachelor's degree. This stackable education sequence enhances academic qualifications and increases potential career mobility. To maximize credentialing opportunities, a student in the BAS program can earn certificates of proficiency in Professional Leadership, Project Management, and Workplace Supervision within the BAS curriculum. 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.

Learning Goals

• Communication
• Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, and Problem Solving
• Technical Expertise
• Organizational Culture and Team Building
• Leadership and Management
• Project Management

Vision

To offer innovative, workforce-relevant credentials that prepare individuals to lead effective organizations in a dynamic world.

Mission

The Organizational Studies program believes education is the gateway to professional and personal goal fulfillment. We provide accessible, flexible, and high-quality learning opportunities in an engaging, supportive environment. We empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to face complex organizational challenges, develop leadership capacity in self and others, and drive meaningful change in organizations and communities. Through innovative, experiential learning experiences, we support lifelong learning and career advancement for individuals from diverse personal and professional backgrounds.

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. Students can choose from any 5000-6000 level OL course offered in the MA Organizational Leadership and Learning degree, with the exception of OL 6093 Organizational Development and Learning Capstone.

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.
• Organizational Culture: 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.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php