The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is designed to provide an opportunity for students who possess an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree to obtain a baccalaureate degree.
Graduates of community and technical colleges need opportunities to continue their education in areas that best meet their educational goals. Meeting the educational goal of AAS students helps in meeting the needs of the regional workforce in West Virginia. This degree addresses the needs of individuals whose educational goals are not being met through traditional four-year degree programs.
Admission Requirements:
- The student must possess an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- The student must meet all general institutional admission requirements.
B. A. S. Requirements:
- The B.A.S. student must meet all applicable institutional academic policies, including a minimum overall 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the Area of emphasis.
- Twenty-four (24) hours of actual classroom courses must be completed at West Liberty University.
- Fifty-six (56) hours must have been earned at a four-year institution.
- A.A.S. Degree – minimum of 60 hours
- Upper Division Hours requirement – minimum of 40 hours
- Area of emphasis requirement – minimum of 24 hours beyond the A.A.S. degree. Areas of Emphasis are intended to meet regional workforce needs. Areas of Emphasis under the West Liberty University B.A.S. degree are:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES:
CJ 152 Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3
CJ 236 Crim I: Hist & Causes of Criminal Behavior – 3
CJ 237 Crim II: Deviant Behavior & Soc Control – 3
CJ 238 Juvenile Delinquency & Juvenile Justice – 3
CJ 281 Contemporary Corrections – 3
CJ 302 Ethics in Criminal Justice – 3
CJ 303 Criminal Law – 3
CJ 325 Private Security Systems – 3
CJ 352 Management and Supervision – 3
CJ 353 Correct Assess, Casework & Counsel – 3
CJ 452 Criminal Procedure – 3
CJ 480 Contemporary Law Enforcement – 3
HEALTH SCIENCE STUDIES:
Select a minimum of 12 hours from the following:
GERO 350 The Law, Ethics & Aging – 3
GERO 360 Health, Law & Social Policy – 3
GERO 370 Finan & Regula of Long-Term Care – 3
HS 300 Understanding Death & Dying – 3
HS 370 Therapeutic Communication – 3
HS 400 Health Care Delivery Systems – 3
HS 410 Issues in Health Care – 3
Select a minimum of 15 hours from the following:
ACC 224 Principles of Accounting – 3
CIS 271 Practical Computer Applications – 3
CIS 471 Advanced Computer Applications – 3
GBUS 322 Business Communications – 3
GERO 370 Finan & Regula of Long-Term Care – 3
MGT 350 Principles of Management – 3
MGT 352 Labor Management Relations – 3
MGT 475 Human Resources Management – 3
MKT 331 Principles of Marketing – 3
Degree Requirements:
General Education – 42 hours (includes AAS General Education hours. Courses must be distributed among all of the following categories.)
Communications (Composition) – 6 hours
Natural Sciences – 6 hours
Mathematics – 3 hours
Computer/Information Technology – 3 hours
Social Sciences/Humanities/Fine Arts – 9 hours
General Education Electives – 15 hours
Area of Emphasis Requirement – 24 hours
AAS Degree Hours and Electives – 62 hours
Total Credit Hours – 128
