Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) program offers flexible learning options, including in-person, hybrid, and fully online courses, so you can study on your schedule. Students complete approximately 120 credit hours, typically finishing in three years. This interdisciplinary degree prepares you for leadership roles across a range of industries by combining knowledge from multiple fields. The program also maximizes transfer credits, helping you earn your degree efficiently.
Choose from eight specialized tracks, each designed to meet workforce needs with interdisciplinary course requirements. Available tracks include:
- Applied Leadership (Available Fully Online)
- Childhood Development/Early Childhood
- Community and Mental Health
- Criminal Justice
- Environmental and Occupational Safety/Emergency Response
- Information Technology
- Legal Studies
- Technical Communication
Consider the BAAS program if you are:
- A working professional looking to advance in their career
- Have workforce, technical, or applied experience and would like to apply it as college credit
- An individual who started college but paused to enter the workforce
- Returning to finish the degree they started
- A professional with vocational or technical training
- A career-changer wanting to build on existing skills
- Seeking a flexible, career-focused bachelor’s degree
- Interested in applied, real-world learning aligned with your career goals
Explore self-assessment resources to help you determine your best fit:
Prospective and new students are encouraged to visit the TAMU-CC campus to explore facilities and meet staff. Visits can be scheduled in advance, and meetings with the program coordinator can be arranged by phone, Zoom, or in person. Campus visits provide a valuable chance to get a feel for the environment and ask any questions before classes begin.