Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 18 courses 120 total credits
If you've already completed an Associate of Applied Science, the Bachelor of Applied Science program is designed for you. You build on your technical knowledge while broadening your education through a personalized concentration. Options include applied computing, business, communication, creative writing, cybersecurity, environmental science, forensic psychology, political science and more. You design a plan of study that reflects your interests and career goals, culminating in a capstone or internship experience. This flexibility helps you apply what you've already learned while you prepare for new opportunities in advanced study or the workforce. If you've earned an AAS from a regionally accredited Arizona community college, you may apply up to 75 credits toward the BAS. If you've earned an AAS from other accredited institutions, you may transfer up to 60 credits.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Applied Science Core - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 301 | Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| ENG 311 | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| BIO 306 | Modes of Biological Thought | 3 |
Applied Science Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 300 | Career Strategies and Personal Resilience | 3 |
| COM 316 or COM 317 | Gender and Communication or Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| Total Applied Science Core | 6 credits | |
Applied Science Core - Upper Division Aesthetics/Creativity Course:
Choose from this list.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 302 | Military and Veterans in Media and Arts | |
| IAP 305 | 20th and 21st Century Art, Performance, and Media | 3 |
| IAP 464 | Media and Diversity | |
| MUS 349 | Music in America | |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Applied Science Core - Upper Division Ethics Course:
Choose from this list.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 340 | Bioethics | 3 |
| PHI 320 | Bioethics | |
| IAS 406 | Moral Dilemmas | |
| PHI 406 | Moral Dilemmas | |
| IAS 430 | Science and Religion | |
| PHI 306 | Applied Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 318 | Philosophy of Religion | |
| PHI 360 | Business and Professional Ethics | |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Focus Area
Students consult their advisor to select a minor to pursue for their focus area, or to construct an individualized focus area with a coherent theme or purpose. Courses used to fulfill major requirements cannot also be used for minor requirements. A minimum of nine upper-division credit hours is required. Upper Division Focus Area 9 credit hours Focus Area 6 credit hours Students who have not met all ASU general studies and first-year composition requirements with their transfer courses must complete them at ASU to earn the BAS degree. Students should work with their academic advisor to review the DARS graduation audit to determine needed requirements. AAS Transfer Degree Block of Credit Hours 60 credit hours All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement or research opportunities and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.
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