Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS

The 120-hour multidisciplinary degree program is specifically designed for nontraditional students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree. This unique program accepts credits earned from military training, from an Associate of Applied Science degree, or from other university credits. It may also facilitate graduation for students who are returning to college after spending time in the workplace. Interested students should contact the BAAS Program office at 940-369-8129 or CACS@unt.edu.

Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 36 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree as specified in the General Degree Requirements in the Academic policies section of this catalog and the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies requirements.

Major requirements

Occupational specialization, 21 hours

Comprised of courses related to a specific occupation, field or subject. The occupational specialization often consists of field-specific course work completed for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at a community college. Active-duty military or veterans may receive credit for technical or other formal training courses under this component of the degree plan. Other students who have not completed an occupational specialization through courses taken in a community college or in the military may create one by selecting a primary area of study, in consultation with an advisor.

Unifying Courses, 9 hours

Three specific courses from the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies that help students sharpen their ability to communicate, analyze information and network effectively. Students must earn a C or better in each of the courses in this component to receive credit toward the degree.

Professional development concentrations, 36 hours

Consists of two or three separate concentrations, each of which will consist of a minimum of 12 credit hours that serve to enhance the skills a student has acquired through prior education or are complimentary to the student’s career plans.

Minor

None required.

Electives

Any UNT or transfer courses the student and advisor deem appropriate to the degree may be selected. Caution must be exercised to ensure the student fulfills the university requirement of 36 hours of advanced-level course work.

Other requirements

A total of 36 hours of upper-division work.
At least 24 hours of upper-division work in residence.

Note

A lower-level transfer course that is determined to be equivalent to a UNT upper-level course does not satisfy the requirement for advanced hours.

Departmental consent required for students wishing to apply up to 6 credit hours of university-approved Prior Learning Credit for non-traditional learning experiences in transfer to satisfy CACS degree requirements.

Four-year degree plan (example)

The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1		Semester 2
MGMT 3720 - Organizational Behavior	3 hours	Communication core	3 hours
MGMT 3850 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship	3 hours	Life and Physical Sciences core	3 hours
Communication core	3 hours	Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 1	3 hours
Mathematics core	3 hours	Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 2	3 hours
Component Area Option B core	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 2

Semester 1		Semester 2
American History core	3 hours	American History core	3 hours
Creative Arts core	3 hours	Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 1	3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences core	3 hours	Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 2	3 hours
Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 1	3 hours	Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 2	3 hours
Organizations and Supervision Focus Area Part 2	3 hours	Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 3

Semester 1		Semester 2
Government/Political Science core	3 hours	BAAS 3000 - Pathways to Civic Engagement	3 hours
Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours	Government/Political Science core	3 hours
Entrepreneurship Certificate Concentration course	3 hours	Language, Philosophy and Culture core	3 hours
Entrepreneurship Certificate Concentration course	3 hours	Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	Entrepreneurship Certificate Concentration course	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
BAAS 3020 - Fundamentals of Inquiry and Discovery	3 hours	BAAS 4100 - Managing a 21st Century Career	3 hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences core	3 hours	Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours
Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Occupational Specialization course*	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Notes:

*Occupational Specialization course: Courses related to a specific occupation, field or subject. Select in consultation with an academic advisor.