Programs of Study/Degrees
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BAS Direct/Non-Direct Admission Requirements
Direct Admission
The following Bachelor of Applied Science programs are designed for qualified students to begin directly in the program.
- Cybersecurity & Information Technology
- Finance
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
First-Year Applicant
A student who has no prior postsecondary experience or who has earned less than 24 semester credits or 36 quarter credits. Students who earned college credits while still in high school are considered first-year applicants.
Must meet each of the following requirements:
- Minimum high school cumulative grade point average – 2.00+
- Completion of high school core course requirements:
- English: four units
- Mathematics: Algebra I or above – three units
- Laboratory Science: three units
- Social Science: three units
- Note: Applicants 25 years of age or older on the first day of class are exempt from the high school core requirements.
- Apply and be accepted at BSC as degree seeking.
A student earning a GED must meet the following:
- Minimum subtest and combined score:
- Prior to 2014
- Minimum score of 150 on each of the four subtests and a combined score of 600 or higher.
- 2014 and later
- Minimum score of 145 on each of the four subtests and a combined score of 580 or higher.
- Prior to 2014
- Apply and be accepted at BSC as degree seeking.
A student who does not qualify for direct admission will begin their college career in the related Associates program.
- Cybersecurity & Information Technology
- AAS – Cybersecurity and Computer Networks
- Finance
- AAS – Financial Technologies
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- AAS – Industrial Automation & Robotics
Note: After the completion of one semester of BSC enrollment with a 2.00 cumulative GPA, a student may request a program change into one of the direct admission BAS programs.
Transfer Applicant
A student who has earned 24 semester credits or 36 quarter credits from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Must meet each of the following requirements:
- Cumulative grade point average – 2.00+ on all accredited post-secondary institutions attended.
- Student must not be on dismissed or suspension status at their most recently attended institution.
- Apply and be accepted at BSC as degree seeking.
A student who does not qualify for direct admission will begin their college career in the related Associates program.
- Cybersecurity & Information Technology
- AAS – Cybersecurity and Computer Networks
- Finance
- AAS – Financial Technologies
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- AAS – Industrial Automation & Robotics
Note: After the completion of one semester of BSC enrollment with a 2.00 cumulative GPA, a student may request a program change into one of the direct admission BAS programs.
Returning Applicant
Returning to BSC following a break in enrollment or graduation.
Must meet each of the following requirements:
- Cumulative grade point average – 2.00+ on credits from all prior accredited post-secondary institutions attended, including BSC.
- Student must not be on dismissed or suspension status.
- Apply and be accepted at BSC as degree seeking.
A student who does not qualify for direct admission will begin their college career in the related Associates program.
- Cybersecurity & Information Technology
- AAS – Cybersecurity and Computer Networks
- Finance
- AAS – Financial Technologies
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- AAS – Industrial Automation & Robotics
Note: After the completion of one semester of BSC enrollment with a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, a student may request a program change into one of the direct admission BAS programs.
Non-direct Admission
The following Bachelor of Applied Science programs are not designed for a student to be directly admitted into the program:
- Operations Management
- Energy Management
These programs require completion of an Associate in Applied Science degree, Certificate, or Diploma in an approved related program from an accredited institution. Previous college coursework, along with industry experience and/or military training, may be considered to determine eligibility.
Degrees Offered
The following section contains degree information and curricula for students planning to start at BSC and transfer on and for students enrolling in technical programs.
Bachelor of Applied Science
- For students holding a two-year degree or higher in a technical study area.
- The technical focus of this degree is designed to maximize the value of transfer credits, professional experience, and military training in combination with additional academic coursework to build a degree relevant to workforce needs.
Arts & Sciences (Transfer) Program
- Designed for students intending to transfer on to pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree
- Curricula listed is suggested for the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree
- Students need to consult the four-year institution they plan to transfer to and adjust BSC’s suggested curriculum as needed
Career & Technical Education Program
- For students seeking skills and knowledge for entry-level employment upon completion
- Most programs are not designed for transfer
- Some exceptions exist for students seeking management positions through the bachelor of applied science degree
- Some programs have limited enrollment with admission to the program on a first-come, first-served basis
Availability of courses is subject to change as necessary or due to availability of resources and/or student enrollment.
The type of degree is indicated by the following abbreviations:
BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science
AA = Associate in Arts
AS = Associate in Science
AAS = Associate in Applied Science
D = Diploma
C = Program Certificate
COC = Certificate of Completion