Applied Science, BAS

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Delivery Area: Online

Admissions Requirements:

Associate degree from an accredited institution with applied science/arts major or
41 credit hours of applied science/arts credits or
Completion of an FAA certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rated Certification or Commercial Pilot Certification
Students MUST declare a minor as part of the BAS degree requirements

Bachelor Degree Requirements:

Minimum 121 Credit Hours
Writing Intensive Course
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
9 Credits of Upper-Level Major Residency Courses
Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Program Requirements (81 CR):

General Electives (81 Credit Hours):

Complete 30 credits of upper-level (300-400 level) electives, 6 credits of which must be in the discipline of the minor (30)
Complete 51 credits of 100-level or higher general electives to reach the required 121 credit hour requirements (54) Once admitted to the BAS degree, the number of electives will vary by individual student, depending on the amount of transfer credits.

Minor

Students completing the Bachelor in Applied Science must complete a minor. UMA minor options can be found here .

General Education Requirements (40 CR):

Written Communication:

ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR

Oral Communication:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Writing Intensive:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Quantitative Literacy:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Computing Literacy:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Social Science:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Natural Science:

Any satisfactory course 4 CR

Humanities:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Fine Arts:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Information Literacy:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Critical Thinking:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Cultural Perspectives:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

Ethical Reasoning:

Any satisfactory course 3 CR

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/

Advising Notes:

Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.