Program Overview
Designed with the working adult in mind, the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) online completion program provides a seamless transition from technical fields to an appropriate bachelor’s degree. This interdisciplinary program is for students who desire to enhance their knowledge, analytical abilities and critical thinking skills for upward mobility in their field.
To qualify for admission, candidates must have either earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, or 40 hours of technical military credits, which are applied to the 120 credit hours required for the B.A.S. degree.
Program Details
Admission Requirements
Candidates must either hold an Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited university or have earned 40 hours of technical military credits to enter this program.
In addition to sending official transcripts to the UA Little Rock Office of Admissions, candidates should also send copies of their college and/or military transcripts to the B.A.S. program advisor to expedite the advising process. More information about military transcripts can be found at ualr.edu/military/transcripts.
Graduation Requirements
This degree program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 45 hours of upper-level courses and 30 hours in residence. An Associate of Applied Science degree, which may include some of the university core requirements, or 40 hours of technical military credit is applied toward this total. All required courses are available in semester-length format. See the Undergraduate Catalog for more details.
See the Undergraduate Catalog for more details.
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Accreditation
UA Little Rock is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, affiliated with the Electronic Campus of the Southern Regional Education Board, and designated as “doctoral/research intensive” by the Carnegie Foundation.
Disabilities
UA Little Rock makes every effort to meet special accommodation and access needs. For information on specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities, you may contact the department sponsoring the class you wish to attend, call eLearning at 501-569-3003 or the Office of Disability Support Services at 501-569-3143. The Disability Support Services website, ualr.edu/disability/, provides information about the accommodation process and online forms to apply for services.