Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts: Applied Studies

This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. It provides students with a broad range of coursework including an applied area as well as the humanities, mathematics and science, and social sciences.

Requirements: 

General Education Requirements - needed to meet the overall total of 124 credits

60 total credits.  24 credits in an emphasis area and 36 credits of additional requirements as indicated below:

Emphasis

24 credits selected from one or two of the following areas:

  • Visual Art
  • Business
  • Christian Ministry
  • Communication 
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cultural Studies
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English (courses in writing or composition which may include ENGL1040, ENGL3000W and English courses with a 'W' designation)
  • Kinesiology
  • Music (education, theory, and applied)
  • Nursing
  • Social Work

In a single focus applied studies major, 12 credits of the 24 credits must be numbered above 2999. In a dual focus applied studies major, 12 credits of the 24 credits must be numbered above 2999, with at least 6 upper division credits taken in EACH applied area.

Sub-Total Credits
24

Note: ​Not all emphasis areas may be available in a fully online format. If music is selected, no more than three credits of private lessons may apply. If kinesiology is selected, no more than three credits of activities or activity labs may apply.

Additional Requirements

Item #
Title
Credits
12
12
12
Sub-Total Credits
36
Total Credits
60