Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) Degree
See the “” section of this catalog.
Major in Applied Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 601)
This degree assumes completion of an associate of applied science degree at a community college or completion of an appropriate occupational certificate prior to starting work on the B.A.A.S. degree at WTAMU. Included in this credit must be a transfer of technical-vocational credits, up to a maximum of 48 hours.
Also required are completion of the core curriculum (42 hours) and fulfillment of other University requirements, including 36 advanced (3000-4000 level) hours earned at WTAMU, for a total of 120 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. This degree includes a professional development core of 18-24 semester hours, specified through advisement and listed on the individual student’s degree plan. At least 12 of these hours must be advanced level courses. The degree plan should be requested as soon as a student enters the B.A.A.S. program.
Additional requirements must be met to complete the B.A.A.S. degree at WTAMU. These requirements and details can be viewed on the Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees page.
For details about the professional development core (PDC), please see this section within the page.
Contact the adviser of the Office of General Majors for details about the B.A.A.S. degree.
University Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)
**IMPORTANT: Before selecting from these courses, students should review any major-specific core requirements in the major below as they will be required to take those courses instead.**
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from ENGL options)
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from COMM options)
Core 20 - Mathematics (3 hours)
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(4th hour from 4-hour course moves to Core 90.)
Core 30 - Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Core 40 - Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)
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Core 50 - Creative Arts (3 hours)
Core 60 - American History (6 hours)
Core 70 - Government / Political Science (6 hours)
Core 80 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Core 90 - Component Area Option (6 hours or fewer; may depend on major requirements)
Professional Development Core: Graphic Design (21 hours)
(NOTE: Foundation studio core - which includes , , , , , and - are prerequisites for 2000-level and above ARTS courses. Contact the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance for advising regarding ARTS courses.)
Advanced Electives: (21 hours)
- Additional 3000-4000 level elective hours to total 36 advanced hours earned at WTAMU.
BAAS / Electives: (36 hours)
- Any level of BAAS/Electives to total 120 hours (a maximum of 48 hours of BAAS courses allowed)
Total hours required to complete degree: 120 hours
Depending on transfer credits and other substitutions/waivers, student may need to take additional electives as needed to total a minimum of 120 hours or the minimum total hours required for this degree, of which at least 36 must be advanced (3000/4000 level) and earned at WTAMU.
Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides
Degree checklists and curriculum guides (suggested course sequences) are available by linking to the Advising Services Degree Checklists webpage.
