Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.)

Texas State University

The Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree is designed to allow students to obtain a degree that is both interdisciplinary and individualized. The following are unique characteristics of the BAAS. The BAAS degree remains the most flexible degree on campus allowing multiple methods for completion and utilization of various coursework from different disciplines to complete the degree.The degree allows students to assist in the choice of courses that would complement their career goals. The degree includes an option to obtain college credit for work experience, non-collegiate training, industry certifications, and non-sponsored learning through a portfolio development process called the Prior Learning Assessment. The degree includes multiple options for obtaining college credit including testing by CLEP or DSST, correspondence studies, and extension courses.Courses are delivered online, hybrid, or in-person on the San Marcos or Round Rock Campus. The professional development modules in the degree is individualized based on students’ career goals.Several of the College’s programs have externship-type courses. These courses provide opportunities for students to further their education in an environment external to Texas State. These courses have entrance requirements including good academic standing at the time of the internship. More specific course requirements are available from the department of your major

College of Applied Arts