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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) program is tailored to meet the needs of non-traditional students, such as those who have work experience or military training, completed an applied associate degree, or have a significant amount of college credits. This program provides a flexible and practical pathway for non-traditional students to earn a bachelor's degree that combines academic knowledge with real-world application. The BAAS program at UNT offers a wide range of course options, allowing students to specialize in a particular discipline or industry. 

 

UNT at Frisco, Denton, & Fully Online

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Hybrid vs. Fully Online Models

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Key Features of the Program

Transfer friendly

Our program is ideal for non-traditional students with prior academic and non-academic credits, such as military, vocational, technical, or experiential learning. You can transfer up to 90 credit hours, helping you save both time and money as you work toward your degree.

Flexible
  • Fully Online Model: Study at your own pace with our fully online BAAS degree, featuring 8-week terms that offer flexibility to fit your schedule.
  • Hybrid Model: Enjoy a balanced approach with our hybrid model, combining in-person classes and online coursework for a comprehensive learning experience.
Personalized learning experience

Tailor your degree with a concentration and/or specializations that align with your career goals. Specifically, reflect on which options will most effectively support your career aspirations and identify the knowledge and skills you need to develop. Plus, you’ll enjoy full support from UNT’s Career Center as you work toward your dream job!

 

Explore Your Pathway: AAS to BAAS 

Discover how your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program from your community college can seamlessly transfer to a BAAS degree. Select your community college below to view a detailed visual guide of the available pathways.  

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Continuous Innovation

The BAAS program redefines education with a strong focus on innovation, flexibility, and career readiness. Offering hybrid and fully online learning formats, the program empowers students to customize their educational journey while engaging with cutting-edge tools and resources across a range of fields. Students can gain practical experience with business systems, geographic information systems (GIS), and industry-standard software, as well as tools used in the humanities and social sciences, such as qualitative and quantitative data analysis software, digital archives, and cultural mapping techniques. This equips students with a diverse set of practical skills that are directly applicable to any workplace. 

Through a hands-on approach to learning, the program also develops essential skills in communication, collaboration, creative problem solving, information analysis, and networking, preparing students to thrive in diverse, rapidly evolving industries. Graduates leave the program with in-demand skills and practical experience, ready to make a meaningful impact in their careers. 

 

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for diverse roles by offering specializations in fields such as project management, data analytics, leadership development, marketing, industrial distribution, enology and brewing, applied heritage management, and various areas within the humanities and social sciences, including psychology, sociology, rehabilitation, human development, anthropology, english literature, and philosophy. 

Potential careers include supply chain managers, logistics specialists, sales executives, entrepreneurs, public administrators, museum curators, cultural resource managers, roles in the wine and beer industries such as brewery managers and wine production specialists, as well as environmental resource managers, financial analysts, marketing managers, project managers (business, non-profit, and government), social media marketers, and purchasing managers. 

With its multidisciplinary, industry-aligned curriculum, the BAAS program ensures graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of the modern workforce and make significant, contributions in areas such as community development, cultural preservation, social justice, marketing, and public administration. Whether pursuing leadership roles or innovative projects, BAAS alumni are prepared to shape the future in meaningful ways.