Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Course Requirements

Num. Title Credits
General Education Requirements 30 hours
     
Communication  
CART 101 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Writing I 3
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing II: Research Writing 3
     
Three hours from the following:  
ENGL 203 Survey of English Literature I 3
ENGL 204 Survey of English Literature II 3
ENGL 205 Survey of American Literature I 3
ENGL 206 Survey of American Literature II 3
     
Fine Arts  
One of the following survey courses  
ART 200 Survey of Art 2
MUSC 200 Survey of Music 2
     
Mathematics  
MATH 106 or higher course number 3
     
Natural Science  
Recommended for programs in the Department of Business, Criminal Justice, Fine Arts, Language and Literature, and Social Science (Select One)
ENVR 101 Environmental Science 4
SCNC 101 Earth Science 4
SCNC 102 Nature of Sound and Light 4
SCNC 103 Contemporary Biology 4
Other Science courses may satisfy this requirement. Please consult with an advisor and the University Catalog
     
Social Science  
Select 2 Courses (6 Credits)  
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
GEOG 203 World Regional Geography 3
HIST 201 History of World Cultures I 3
HIST 202 History of World Cultures II 3
HIST 207 U.S. History to 1877 3
HIST 208 U. S. History since 1877 3
POSC 203 American National Government 3
PSYC 201 General Psychology 3
SOCS 225 Introduction to Global Studies 3
     
General Electives (3 hours)  
   
Applied Science Area of Emphasis* 39 hours
  *Minimum of 24 hours beyond AAS degree  
     
General Electives 51 hours
Total Hours** 120 hours
**Total hours must include a minimum of 39 credit hours in upper level courses