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2009-2010 University Catalog

Applied Science, BAS (pending SCHEV Approval)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is an undergraduate liberal arts degree program.  It is designed primarily to deepen student knowledge in an academic area and foster critical thinking, analytic reasoning and an ability to synthesize information.  It meets students’ professional and personal goals while developing a depth of knowledge and proficiency of skill that translates well to the workplace.  The BAS articulates well with specialized associate degree programs, providing a streamlined path to completion of traditional academic requirements leading to the baccalaureate degree.

Admission

As a prerequisite to enrollment in the BAS, students must receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited two-year institution in an approved area of specialization.  The AAS degree will normally fulfill some, but not all, of Mason’s general education requirements.

Note:

The major for this degree is Applied Science.  The area of specialization is not listed on diplomas.  The BAS is a full undergraduate degree, but may not be suitable for students seeking to continue their studies in some graduate programs.

Degree Requirements

BAS students must complete their remaining general education requirements, along with the requirements for an approved area of specialization.  These requirements must be met along with completion of Mason’s required amount of upper level coursework (45 credit hours).

While the minimum credit requirement will be 120 hours, fulfilling all general education requirements, 45 hours of upper level coursework, and an academic specialization is likely to require most BAS students to complete at least 63-66 credit hours at Mason, and a total of 123-136 credit hours in total, in order to receive the BAS.  While there will be some variation between areas of specialization, in general the BAS requirements are fulfilled in three ways:

General Education

Some may be taken during AAS degree, others while enrolled at Mason.  All general education requirements for Mason must be met with either Mason courses or transferrable equivalents.

Area of Specialization

Each area of specialization for the BAS will be approved by an interdisciplinary curriculum committee, and include the full participation of the academic unit home for that concentration.  A full listing of approved areas of specialization and their course requirements will be posted.

Electives

A number of courses from the AAS degree will come into Mason as block credit that can only be counted toward electives in the BAS degree.  In addition, a number of upper level electives will often be required in order to fulfill Mason’s 45 upper- level credit hour requirement.

Total: 123-136 credits