What do I need to know?
- You can earn up to 24 credit hours for knowledge you have gained outside the classroom.
- You can take courses and still maintain your job and enjoy your family.
- Coursework you have completed in the past, no matter how long ago, may be counted toward your degree.
- You may receive credit for military and civilian training as evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE).
- As a BAS student, you will receive a 40% reduction in tuition.
- You may also be eligible for federal or state grants and/or low interest or no interest guaranteed student loans.
Is there a typical BAS student?
Although BAS students represent a variety of ages and experiences, the average BAS student is about 38 years old. Most are parents with full-time careers in progress. Many have returned to college to change their career paths, to become more valuable to their employers, and, more importantly, to fulfill a previously un obtained goal in their lives.
What can I study as a BAS student?
- Bible and Related Studies
- Communication
- Communication Disorders
- Sociology/Criminal Justice
- Education
- Gerontology
- Human and Professional Administration
- Liberal Arts
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Nursing (RN to BAS)
- Physical Education (non-teaching)
- Psychology
- Sociology
Am I eligible to enter the BAS program?
- Are you at least 25 years of age?
- Do you have a minimum of two years work experience?
- Do you have some college credit?
If your answer is "yes," you can apply!
What are the admission requirements?
- You need to fill out the Bachelor of Applied Studies Application. You can do this on line or you can print a copy, fill it out, and send it in through the mail.
- You will need to send a $25 (non-refundable) application fee.
- You will need to provide satisfactory official transcripts of all previous college work. I you have completed fewer than 30 college credit hours, you will need to send an official high school transcript.
- You will also need to compose a two page, typed, "statement of purpose" letting us know about you and why you would like to finish your degree through BAS.
- You will need two recommendations from non-family members. One of those may be personal and the other academic or job-related.
- If you have less than 64 acceptable college semester hours, or do not have an associate degree, you may need to take the SAT, ACT, COMPASS, WAIS, or other appropriate test.
Who can I talk to find out more information?
- For admission and financial aid questions you may talk to Gretchen Etheredge, Admissions Counselor for Degree Completion. She can be reached at 800-460-6228, or 325-674-2466.
- For program and degree plan information you may talk to one of the staff in the BAS office. Jillian Bam, Lynda Thornton, or David Gotcher will be more than happy to answer questions you might have. The can be reached at 800-657-9081, or 325-674-2505.
- Or, you can fill out and submit the request form for BAS information. We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible
