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Dec 11, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS
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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.
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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.
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
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
Year 4
Notes:
*Occupational Specialization course: Courses related to a specific occupation, field or subject. Select in consultation with an academic advisor.
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