Department of Applied Studies
Contact Information
Phone: 325-674-2505 | Course Descriptions
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For web-based (online) programs, see the ACU Online section of the catalog.
NOTE: Not all Areas of Emphasis are available online.
Introduction
The Department of Applied Studies offers the Bachelor of Applied Studies to encourage adults to obtain a bachelor’s degree. A student may begin a degree program at the entry level or a student may be able to combine previous college experience with knowledge obtained outside the classroom to form a foundation for degree completion. Special efforts are made to incorporate adult learners into the university environment.
Special off-campus offerings, Study Abroad activities or intercollegiate courses will be subject to additional costs and require an advisor’s approval.
During the first semester of course work, each student is enrolled in APST 101 Adult Learning Theory, a course that acquaints students with ACU’s academic environment and establishes rapport among the entering cohort group. To remain in the BAS program, a student may not withdraw from this course without approval from the department. Choosing to withdraw without approval constitutes withdrawal from the program.
- Minimum age of 25.
- Minimum of two years work or volunteer experience.
- Interview with the BAS advisor.
- Bachelor of Applied Studies Application and non-refundable application fee.
- Satisfactory official transcripts of all previous college work. A high school transcript is required if fewer than 30 college semester hours have been earned.
- A two-page, typed statement of purpose.
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members (one personal, one academic or job-related).
- Without an associate degree or with fewer than 64 acceptable college semester hours, appropriate test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT, COMPASS, WAIS, TONI).
Bible Hours Required of BAS Transfer Students (University Core)
| ACU Hours Required on Degree | Bible Hours Required* |
| 32 – 44 | 3 (text) |
| 45 – 74 | 6 (at least 3 hours text) |
| 75 – 104 | 9 (at least 6 hours text) |
| 105 or more | 12 (at least 6 hours text) |
*closest multiple of three | |
Note: Text courses may be any undergraduate BIBL course except BIBL 300, 400, or 420. Acceptable non-text courses in the current catalog are: BIBD 332, 368, 379, 380, 486; BIBH 383; BIBM 312, 390, 401, 405, 434, 435, 436, 437, 442.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED STUDIES (BAS)
BAS: APPLIED STUDIES DEGREE PLAN (AS) _______________________________________________________________ | |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL UNIVERSITY CORE | |
| Bible | |
| 10 percent of hours at ACU (minimum: 3, maximum: 12) ..................... | 12 |
| Communication ..................................................................................................... | 3 |
| English | |
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................................................... ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ................................................. Sophomore Literature .......................................................................................... | 3 3 3 |
| Social Sciences/Humanities | |
| Courses in at least two fields: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology ....... |
9 |
| Science/Mathematics/Health | |
Science: 6 hours (CS may fulfill 3 hours) .............................................................. Mathematics: 3 hours (MATH 120, MATH 123, MATW 120/020 or higher (except EXSC, First Aid/CPR, nutrition (3 hours maximum) ................................ | 6 3 3 |
| Fine Arts | |
| Choose one: ART 101, 221, 222, MUSM 230, MUSM 231, MUSM 232, MUSM 233, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ..................................................................... | 3 |
| TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ...................................................................................... | ≤48 |
| BAS DEGREE CORE | |
| Requirements | |
APST 101 Adult Learning Theory ........................................................................... APST 324 Portfolio Preparation (optional) (writing-intensive course) ............... SOCI 460 or BIBD 486 Ethics ............................................................................... | 3 0-3 3 |
| TOTAL BAS CORE ................................................................................................... | 6-9 |
| EMPHASIS AND SUPPORT (TOTAL 54 HOURS) | |
| Area of Emphasis (30-36 hours) | |
| Bible and Related Studies Communication Communication Disorders Education (must be admitted to teacher education program) Family and Community Services (available only online) Gerontology Human and Professional Administration (also available online) Industrial Psychology Liberal Arts (also available online) Mathematics Nursing (RN to BASN) Physical Education Psychology Sociology (also available online) Sociology/Criminal Justice (also available online) | |
| TOTAL (minimum of 18 advanced hours) ............................................................ | 30-36 |
| Area of Support (18-24 hours) | |
| Any area approved by advisor (minimum of 6 advanced hours) | |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 18-24 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Maximum ........................................................................................................... | 31 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Hours at ACU* .................................................................................................... Minimum GPA in area of emphasis ........................................................................ Minimum GPA for graduation ................................................................................ Minimum advanced hours .................................................................................... Minimum advanced hours at ACU, emphasis area ....................................... Minimum total hours ............................................................................................ | ≥32 2.25 2.00 33 9 128 |
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | |
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