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Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S.

Unlock your career potential with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies program. Designed for students with an associate degree or equivalent credits, this program provides a flexible path to earn a bachelor's degree and advance your career. Enroll now and take the first step toward achieving your professional goals.

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Bachelor's Degree in Technical and Applied Studies

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree is a completer program designed for students with an associate degree or some college-level coursework who wish to matriculate into a bachelor's degree. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working students and to time- and place-bound adults.

Program Information for Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree is a completer program designed for students with an associate degree or some college-level coursework who wish to matriculate into a bachelor's degree. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working students and to time- and place-bound adults.

The B.T.A.S. degree integrates the practical application of technical skills and knowledge with the professional skills instilled in a bachelor’s degree program. Students focus on career paths in technical and applied areas of specializations, leading to breadth and depth in a particular discipline.

The program provides a foundation for further graduate education and benefits students who need additional workplace and professional skills beyond their technical education with hands-on learning, experiential learning opportunities, internships and research projects. Employers are searching for professionals with a combination of technical expertise and business soft skills; this program provides the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to transition from student to professional.

Many at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø align well with the B.T.A.S. degree.

Admissions for Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Students who wish to declare the B.T.A.S. degree must meet with an academic advisor prior to admission or changing their major to discuss their future academic and career goals and to develop an approved program of study. Ideally, students should begin the process for evaluation and program review at or near the time they have a minimum of 12 earned credit hours of college-level coursework.

International Students: All international students must provide p