Applied Arts and Sciences Degree

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.)

Program type:

Bachelor's degree

Credit hours:

120 hours; 24 major hours

Est. time to complete:

4-year program

Format:

On-campus, fully online, or hybrid

Campus:

Round Rock, San Marcos

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Why earn a bachelor of applied arts and sciences from TXST?

TXST’s bachelor of applied arts and sciences (BAAS) is a deeply customizable program in which students can create a degree plan that meets their specific interests while also covering critical frameworks associated with organization, workforce, and leadership development to help them advance in their chosen professions.

This program is ideal for nontraditional students including adult learners, full-time workers, vocational associate degree holders, military personnel (active and veteran), previously stopped-out students, and students unable to attend classes on campus. 

Students can also pursue their Certified Manager certification within their degree plan. Graduates obtain positions in high-demand areas including advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, and retail.

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Career Opportunities

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Retail
  • Skilled Trades
100% Online Option

100% Online and/or Hybrid Available

100% Online Option

100% Online and/or Hybrid Available

100% Online Option

100% Online and/or Hybrid Available

Condensed Courses

8 to 16 weeks

Condensed Courses

8 to 16 weeks

Condensed Courses

8 to 16 weeks

Prior Learning Assessment

Earn college credit for work experience

Prior Learning Assessment

Earn college credit for work experience

Prior Learning Assessment

Earn college credit for work experience

Application Deadlines

For Transfer Students

Fall

July 15

Spring

November 15

Summer

May 1

Degree Courses

  • Human Relations
  • Project Management
  • Leadership & Professional Development
  • Methods of Teaching and Training
  • Work-based Learning
  • Technology Applications
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Problems in the Workplace

Contact Information

Senior Lecturer

Portia M. Gottschall, M.Ed.
portia@txstate.edu
owls@txstate.edu
512.245.2115

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