2013-2014 University Catalog 
  
2013-2014 University Catalog

Applied Science, BAS


Banner Code: UN-BAS-APLS

Administration

Academic Director: Janette Kenner Muir, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
 

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.

The BAS articulates well with specialized applied associate degree programs, providing a streamlined path to completion of traditional academic requirements leading to the baccalaureate degree. It meets students’ professional and personal goals while developing a depth of knowledge and proficiency of skill that translates well to the workplace. However, it is not organized in the same way as a traditional baccalaureate degree. Students planning graduate study should consult with an academic advisor prior to undertaking this degree program.

Admission

As a prerequisite to enrollment in the BAS, students must be at least 7 years out of high school and have received 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 university general education requirements.

Degree Requirements


BAS students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees including university general education requirements , to include 45 credits of upper-level course work.  All university general education requirements must be met with either George Mason courses or transferrable equivalents.

The minimum credit requirement for a bachelor’s degree is 120 credits; however, while there is some variation between concentration areas, fulfilling all university requirements for general education and an academic concentration or specialization is likely to require most BAS students to complete at least 63-66 credits at George Mason, with a total of at least 123 credits in order to receive the degree.

Admitted BAS students will be academically advised by the BAS Program Advisor to plan their course of study including completion of university general education, the BAS concentration or specialization, and any remaining requirements. See bas.gmu.edu for more information.

The following degree plan is based on a student who transfers in a minimum of 30 credits from a completed AAS degree.  Some of these credits may count only towards the elective requirement within the BAS degree.

Concentrations or Area of Specialization


Concentrations are intended to provide focus for the BAS curriculum in an area relevant to the student’s AAS degree while allowing for the breadth of study associated with a liberal arts baccalaureate degree. Please note that determination of current transfer work for these concentrations may impact course requirements.

In addition to satisfying all university general education requirements, students must satisfy the requirements for one of the three concentrations listed below:

Students who do not wish to pursue a concentration may seek permission to plan a course of study in a specialization outside the concentration areas in collaboration with the program advisor.

▲Concentration in Applied Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ACAR)


This concentration is in collaboration with the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution .

Core Requirement (3 credits)

Remaining coursework (18 credits)

In consultation with their advisor, students are required to take an additional 18 credits of coursework to complete the concentration.  At least 9 credits must be from the CONF department. Please see scar.gmu.edu/undergraduate/10300#Concentration for the most recent list of approved courses.
 

Electives (51 credits)

▲ Human Development and Family Science Concentration (HDFS)


This concentration is in collaboration with College of Humanities and Social Sciences  and College of Education and Human Development .

Core Requirement (3 credits)

Concentration Requirements (21-26 credits)

Adult Development and Aging (3 credits)

 Choose one course from:

Applied Research Methods (3-4 credits)

 Choose one course from:

Human Service Delivery (3 credits)

Electives (64-69 credits)

▲ Technology and Innovation Concentration (TCNV)


This concentration is in collaboration with School of Management  and Volgenau School of Engineering .

Total: minimum 123 credits