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Applied Arts and Sciences

Program Information

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed for people who are pursuing a vocational-technical specialization and desire a bachelor’s degree. Normally, students admitted to this program will fall within one of the following categories:

1. Students who have completed part or all of a junior college vocational-technical program.
2. Students who have been out of school for a number of years and have developed vocational-technical competencies equivalent to a junior college program.
3. Beginning college students who need to complete a specialization during the first two years for employment.
4. Vocational-technical teachers who desire to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

The program provides for general education and professional development courses to be added to the area of specialization to provide a well-rounded sequence of studies. Semester hour credit for experience and/or exhibited competency is permissible in both Academic Foundations and Academic Specialization. Anyone interested in this degree should contact the dean, College of Liberal and Applied Arts.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

Typical Degree Program

I.	General Education	45-49 hrs.
II.	Area of Specialization
	Vocational/Technical up to	36-48 hrs.
III.	Professional Development
	(Gerontology Example)	24-36 hrs.
	SOC 137, 305, 331, 363, 370, 400(6), 430
	PSY 390
IV.	Electives	9-14 hrs.
	Total for Degree	130 hrs.
	No more than 33 hours total may come from courses in the College of Business.

Areas of Specialization

Areas of specialization that may be completed at a junior college include, but are not limited to, the following:

Technical and Industrial Occupations

Automotive Technology		Printing Technology
Drafting		Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Engine Technology		Technical Illustration
Machine Shop		Aviation Technology
Petroleum Technology

Allied Health Occupations

Dental Hygiene		Radiology
Respiratory Therapy		Laboratory Technology
Dental Technology		Nursing
Human Services

Areas of specialization that may be completed with a combination of courses at a junior college and existing courses at SFA include, but are not limited to, the following:

Technical and Industrial Occupations

Agriculture Technology		Electricity
Forest Technology		Rehabilitation

Allied Health Occupations

Nursing		Health and Safety
Speech and Hearing		Rehabilitation

Public Service Occupations

Criminal Justice		Public Administration
Gerontology		Social Welfare

Courses in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS)

101.		Beginning Keyboarding – Three semester hours. Development of typewriting skill for use in business and personal communication. Lab fee $10.
475.		Independent Study – 1-3 semester hours. Directed independent study including in-depth research, reading and writing on an approved topic. Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 2.5 or better and consent of the instructor. May be completed only once.
495.		Professional Internship – Three-six semester hours. Minimum of 20 hours per week for 15 weeks in an approved work setting utilizing professional development skills and knowledge. Work experience supervised by faculty adviser. Applies to Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree only.
496.		Occupational Internship – Three-six semester hours. Minimum of 20 hours per week for 15 weeks in work setting where student can utilize his/her academic specialization. Supervision by both employer and faculty adviser. May be approved for additional six hours. Applies to Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree only.

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