BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (B.A.S.)
Mayville State University was the first university in the state of North Dakota to receive approval to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree. The B.A.S. degree is a flexible degree plan designed specifically to serve the advanced educational needs of a student who has earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), or other Applied Associate degrees. To be admitted to the B.A.S., a student must complete an Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The Associate degree will transfer as a block and the student will complete a “capstone” type of program. The B.A.S. degree has sometimes been called an “inverted transfer” degree, because students complete fewer essential studies credits and more of the technical courses in their first two years. The final two years include more essential studies courses and additional business and technical courses necessary for the student’s career goals.
The B.A.S. degree is consistent with educational excellence. Applied Associate degree students have sometimes found it difficult to transfer into baccalaureate programs because of the nature of their degree. This bachelor’s degree may remove some of the traditional barriers these graduates face. Students can use their previous coursework and enhance their knowledge by adding additional essential studies and professional courses. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required.
Majors available in the Bachelor of Applied Science degree include: