BA, Applied Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies program prepares you to build upon your occupational or educational background to advance your career and educational goals. With courses in liberal studies, organizational leadership, computer information systems and sociology, the program offers a generalist’s view of multiple specialties. Elective courses allow you to create a personalized degree while a unique capstone program provides an opportunity to showcase your professional expertise and proficiency.
Who is this program for?
Designed as a degree-completion program, the BA in Applied Studies is for students with an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree – where the student has received specialized training at the community college level and is looking to complete a broad overview of cross-disciplinary coursework.
What can you do with a degree in applied studies?
A degree in applied studies prepares graduates for careers or promotions in varying administrative, leadership and supervisory roles.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
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- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
- - See more at: http://www.brandman.edu/make-sure-you-meet-our-admission-requirements#sthash.8FmH7eZ6.dpuf
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
- - See more at: http://www.brandman.edu/make-sure-you-meet-our-admission-requirements#sthash.8FmH7eZ6.dpuf
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
The BAAS has a foundation requirement of 15 credits and a degree emphasis of 21 credit hours at the upper division level. Additional credits required toward the undergraduate degree may include transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions, credits earned through DANTES, CLEP, or military service, or additional coursework taken at Brandman University.
Graduation Requirements–Bachelor Degrees
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- 36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
- Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
- A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
- A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
- Resolution of all “I” grades.
- LBSU 300 Liberal Arts Core Foundations- (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
- LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
Foundation courses (15 credits):
| LBSU 305 | Frameworks of Understanding | 3 |
| OLCU 350 | Leadership and Professional Ethics | 3 |
| SOCU 453 | Sociology of Social Conflict, Analysis, and Resolution | 3 |
| COMU 315 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| LBSU 487 | Transdisciplinary Learning Portfolio | 3 |
Electives (21 credits) (Must be upper division):
Students may select courses from any undergraduate course offerings upon completion of the educational plan designed in consultation with an academic advisor as part of the LBSU 305 course.
Select two courses (six credits) from Communication, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and/or Organizational Leadership
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Total credits |
36 |
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