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Program Description and Curriculum
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) is a 120 semester credit hour (SCH) degree program that recognizes and values occupational learning. BAAS recognizes learning acquired in a career, the military, or a technical degree program transferred from the community college. The program is designed to facilitate degree completion by accepting several forms of nontraditional /occupational education. The major of the program, Applied Arts and Sciences, permits students to select a track that can incorporate one or more subject areas. The program is comprised of the following:
- I. General Education Core Curriculum - 42 to 44 semester credit hours (SCH)
- II. Occupational/Technical Credit - transferred from the community college or six to 24 semester credit hours achieved through portfolio assessment.
- III. BAAS Foundational Courses - 15 SCH of advanced coursework
- IV. Professional Development Track - 24 SCH, of which 18 must be taken at the junior/senior level
How do you get started?
All students enter the program through AAS390: Psychology of Work. For those applying for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), this course will coach you through the process of writing and compiling a portfolio that demonstrates career/technical knowledge. For students transferring the Applied Associate's degree, no portfolio is required but valuable career development information and career assessments are addressed in the course. Although each student will have a preliminary plan of study to follow, individuals applying for PLA will not receive a final, official degree plan until the portfolio is submitted and assessed. Portfolios are due at the end of AAS 390 and the process of evaluation takes about six weeks; a fee of $70.00 is required for portfolio evaluation.
Making sure you meet requirements for Admission
- 18 Semester Credit academic hours posted on a transcript from an accredited college or technical institute (to include completion of freshmen English Composition and Rhetoric I and II and Computer Literacy)
- Minimum of 5 years of post high school work experience involving college-level learning/skills or completion of an Applied Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or technical institute
- Satisfactory completion or exemption of the Texas Success Initiative requirement (formerly known as THEA); noted on transcript
- A minimum grade point average of 2.00
- Pre-registration meeting with BAAS faculty/advisor and signed permit card.
- Please use our Checklist to guide you along the way!
If you have any questions about the admissions process you can contact the Registration staff directly at:
A&M -Texarkana Admissions Office: Tel: 903-223-3069
Admissions E-Mail Address: admissions@tamut.edu
Fax Number: 903-223-3140
How to Enroll in 3 EASY Steps
STEP 1: MEET & GREET!
Meet with the BAAS Coordinator or Advisor: Schedule your meeting today!
STEP 2: FILL OUT FORMS
Complete the Texas A&M - Texarkana application and other applicable forms listed below. Please also request all official copies of your transcripts from all colleges previously attended and send them to the address indicated below. A transcript request form is listed below. Official transcripts must be sent by the academic institution directly to our Admissions office. Verification of TSI satisfaction must be received in the Admission Office no later than the first class day. Make sure you have you registration card signed by the BAAS Coordinator to register for AAS390 (this card can be found in the BAAS Office):
Office of the Registrar
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
P.O. Box 5518
Texarkana, TX 75505-5518
Undergraduate Transfer Online Application
Undergraduate Transfer Printable Application
Transfer Request Form
Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Procedures
Enrollment Verification Request
STEP 3: REGISTER & ENROLL
Register Online!
Register and pay tuition for AAS390. Residents of Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma are eligible for resident tuition. Tuition can be paid in three installments with a minimal fee. Request an installment payment for from the Business Office when you register. MasterCard and VISA are accepted; checks can be made payable to: Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Planning Your Degree
Upon submission of the portfolio (for Option II students who are applying for PLA) and receipt of all transcripts and military documentation (if any), the Degree Planning Office will issue an official degree plan to the student listing all remaining coursework required. The BAAS faculty will advise students on specific course selections. The degree plan is valid for five years.