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Bachelor of Applied Science

Having a bachelor's degree makes a difference in the job market and in people's lives. Here is how you can earn your degree in as little as two years.

The BAS degree is designed to allow graduates with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree to earn a bachelor's degree in minimal time. At The University of Arizona South, you can complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in a field related to your AAS. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is designed specifically for people who have work experience and an AAS. The degree meets industry demands, utilizes real-world situations and allows you to continue your education. It is designed to use your practical knowledge and help you advance in your career.

The BAS program at The University of Arizona South was created for working students. Classes are scheduled during late afternoon and evening, two days per week.

After selecting a concentration, you will complete courses in that area. All BAS students will complete a group of core courses focusing on those skills employers seek in college graduates, such as oral and written communication, decision making, and program planning. Lastly, you will complete courses designed to provide aesthetic enrichment to round out your degree experience.

Concentration Areas

Human Services:

The human services concentration is designed for students who work with people in our community. Students learn basic counseling skills, crisis intervention, mediation skills, and referrals. This concentration provides skills that are helpful in emergency response, law enforcement, social service, managed care and recreation.

Network Administration:

The network administration concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in network administration. The curriculum covers telephone, switching, Cisco and related theoretical and application topics.

Supervision:

Those with a supervision focus will learn and develop skills in the supervisory function. The student will come to understand the critical role of supervision in effective organizations and develop the unique skills required to be an effective supervisor. Students will gain knowledge of organization behavior and theory, decision theory, small group behavior, planning and communications skills.

How to Earn Your College Degree

  1. Meet with an advisor.

    2. Personnel at UA South are available to help you plan your program and answer questions about the curriculum and concentration areas.

  2. Complete your Associate of Applied Science Degree at a regionally accredited institution

    (with a 2.5 Grade Point Average for your most recent 60 credits). If your AAS degree is already complete, it is helpful to bring an unofficial copy of your transcripts when you meet with an advisor. Second semester proficiency in a second language is required.

  3. Apply for admission to the University of Arizona South and the BAS major.

    Meet with a BAS faculty coordinator to discuss your goals and plan how to achieve them. Complete the application for admission to UA and the separate application for admission to the BAS.

  4. Complete 60 upper division credits at UA South.

BAS Courses

Core Courses -- 15 units

  • Technical Writing ("C" or better) (ENGV 308)
  • Critical Thinking (ENGV 306, ENGV 380 or POLV 326)
  • Mathematics for Applied Sciences (RNCV 314 or RNCV 376)
  • Basic Research Methods and Analysis (RNCV 316)
  • Ethics (RNCV 319)

General Education Courses -- 21 units

  • Individuals and Societies
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Natural Sciences

Concentration Area Courses -- 24 units

Human Services

  • HUSV 301 Introduction to Human Services
  • FSHV 401 Basic Skills in Counseling
  • FSHV 405 Theories of Counseling
  • FSHV 408 Program Planning and Evaluation
  • HUSV 494 Practicum
  • Electives -- 9 units:
    • HUSV 410 Intro to Group Procedures
    • HUSV 420 Intro to Crisis Intervention
    • HUSV 430 Substance Abuse Theory
    • HUSV 440 Introduction to Psycopathology
    • HUSV 450 Multicultural Perspectives: Human Services

Network Administration

  • RNCV 302 The Supervisory Function
  • RNCV 371 Network Security Principles
  • RNCV 372 Network Administration
  • RNCV 373 Telephony and Switching Technologies
  • RNCV 374 Intermediate Routing
  • RNCV 375 Advanced Routing and WAN Technologies
  • RNCV 404 Agency Budgeting and Financial Management
  • RNCV 493 Network Administration Capstone

Supervision

  • RNCV 302 The Supervisory Function
  • RNCV 303 Oral & Written Argumentation Skills
  • RNCV 304 Personnel Policies and Procedures
  • RNCV 305 Human Behavior and Ethics
  • RNCV 400 Developing and Maintaining Work Teams
  • RNCV 401 Supervision in a Diverse Work Envirornment
  • RNCV 450 Supervisory Assessment Center

Course Descriptions

Check the General Catalog for complete course descriptions. Requirements may vary over time. Please confirm degree requirements in effect for the semester you seek admission.

For Additional Information:

Request applications, admission materials and general information: (520) 458-8278

Contact faculty coordinators in the concentration areas:

  • Human Services: Dr. Kathleen Wells, (520) 458-8278, ext. 2159, email: kwells@email.arizona.edu
  • Network Administration: Mr. John DeLalla, (520) 458-8278, ext. 2300, email: jd@arizona.edu
  • Supervision: Mr. Joe Baugh, (520) 458-8278, ext. 2143, email: jbaugh@ssw.coop