Applied Science ,BAS
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If you have earned an AAS, you may customize your additional educational and developmental experiences in preparation for your career aspirations in any of the disciplines that interest you.
The BAS program in applied science is for students who have already earned a community college AAS degree. The program allows students to apply the technical knowledge they gained from their associate degree, significantly broaden their education through completion of a concentration of their design, and expand on their previous coursework or create a new concentration in a different area of study.
This program includes a distinct, personalized area of concentration tailored to the student's specific interests and career goals. The possibilities include applied computing, applied ethics, biology, biomedical research, business, conflict resolution, communication, creative writing, cybersecurity, English, environmental science, film and video studies, forensic psychology, forensic science, interdisciplinary arts and performance, risk communication, peace studies, political science, psychology, Spanish and statistics.
The program also includes a culminating project, which can be a capstone or internship experience.
Students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science from an accredited institution may transfer 60 credit hours toward the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
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Location:
West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
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First required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation -
Math intensity:
General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree. This program is not available to first-year students.
A current ASU student must hold an Associate of Applied Science degree in order to change the major to this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, applied science students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Because the program allows students to tailor their concentration, graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities as well as graduate programs in fields such as law, business, social sciences and education.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.7%
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$73,150
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3.3%
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$65,790
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-4.0%
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$73,080
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3.7%
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$73,150
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1.0%
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$62,360
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4.8%
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$50,470
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6.6%
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$128,020
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6.1%
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$52,120
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6.1%
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$67,440
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6.9%
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$79,960
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
harcsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
