Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a nontraditional degree program especially designed to recognize college level learning from prior work experience, individual and other types of study, prior academic experience, and transfer credit in fields which are not offered at ETBU.
Admission Requirements:
- Since the degree presumes a level of previous learning from employment or related activities, students must be a minimum of 25 years of age by the end of the previous academic year.
- Essay [1 - 2 pages in length] indicating the reason for pursuing this degree.
- Up-to-date and complete resume of all employment experiences and other educationally relevant activities/experiences.
The Bachelor of Applied Science may be earned in the following areas:
Liberal Studies
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN
LIBERAL STUDIES
Department Requirements
General Education Requirements
| English 1301, 1302 | 6 |
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| English 2321, 2326, 2331 | Select one | 3 | |
| Speech 1311 | 3 |
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| Religion 1320, 1330 | 6 | ||
| Psychology 1301 | 3 | ||
| Sociology 1301 | 3 | ||
| History 1301, 1302, 2321, 2322 | Select one |
3 |
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| Laboratory Science | 4 | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | ||
Total |
34 |
Major and Minor Requirements
The candidate for the B.A.S. in Liberal Studies will be required to complete a minimum of
Major Concentration (36 hours): 18 hours in two separate listed blocks OR 12 hours in three separate listed blocks
Minor Concentration (18 hours): 18 hours in any one block OR at least 18 hours in approved portfolio
| Humanities/Religion Block |
Computational Science Block |
Applied Business Block |
Science Block |
Social Science Block |
Fine Arts Block |
Health Science Block |
| English | Computer Science | Accounting | Biology | Criminal Justice | Art | Kinesiology |
| Geography | Mathematics | Business Administration | Chemistry | Psychology | Music | Nursing |
| History | Economics | Geology | Sociology | Theatre Arts | ||
| Languages | Finance | Physical Science | Speech Communication | |||
| Political Science | Management | Physics | ||||
| Religion | Marketing |
Portfolio Credit
The candidate may earn up to36 hours of course credit through academic or non-academic training earned through on-the-job, military, or other documented experience. The student must enroll in GSTU 3100. This course guides the student through the portfolio preparation process. This portfolio credit may be used as one [or more] of the following:
May constitute the student's minor (a minimum of 18 hours of portfolio credit would be required).
May count toward a minor if in a discipline offered by ETBU (for students whose portfolio credit is less than 18 hours).
May count toward electives.
| General Studies 3100 | 1 | ||
| Approved Portfolio Credit | 36 |
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Total |
37 |
SUMMARY FOR THE B.A.S. IN LIBERAL STUDIES
| General Education Requirements | 34 |
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| Major Requirements | 36 |
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| Minor | 18 | ||
| Electives | 32 | ||
| Total Requirements | 120 |