If you’ve already completed college-level coursework or earned a technical degree or certificate, Boise State University’s online Bachelor of Applied Science can help you finish your bachelor’s degree faster — and more affordably.
This flexible online program allows you to transfer up to 80 previously earned credits toward your degree. That includes credits from:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees
- Intermediate Technical Certificates (ITCs)
- Advanced Technical Certificates (ATCs)
- General college coursework
If you don’t have any previous college experience, you can also apply college-level learning you have done outside of a traditional program through Boise State’s Credit for Prior Learning.
The IPS 301 Prior Learning Portfolio Development course helps you document and submit this learning for credit consideration.
Boise State is one of a limited number of institutions in the region offering the option to apply technical credits to complete a bachelor’s degree as a transfer student. The interdisciplinary degree completion program gives you the opportunity to earn a degree that compliments your career goals.
Customize your learning
The Bachelor of Applied Science is an interdisciplinary, degree-completion program designed to align with your career goals. You’ll choose from one of seven emphasis areas:
- Business Administration: Learn practical skills in leading people, developing and selling products and services and measuring and managing profitability and investments.
- Cyber Operations Essentials: Gain the cyber skills needed to design processes and programs that protect valuable information systems and organizational networks relevant to almost any industry.
- Early Childhood Education: Learn to support early childhood development and family collaboration through best practices, along with children’s inquiry and development, and solidify your advocacy and leadership skills.
- Health Administration: By combining economic and political forces, supporting evidence-based practice through research and providing quality patient care, you will gain a thorough understanding of the environmental, social and cultural factors that influence healthcare.
- Project Management: Enhance your timeline management, project plans, working with stakeholders and executing strategic organizational goals skills while you prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam or Project Management Professional certification.
- Public Health: Acquire the knowledge to assess public health needs in diverse settings, improve systems, address health threats and navigate legal and policy challenges to make a positive impact on your overall community well-being.
- Resort and Hospitality Management: Gain the skills, tools and knowledge to facilitate a long-term career in the recreational and hospitality industry.
The program is also affordable because you pay in-state tuition regardless of where you live. There are no in-person requirements, with classes running year-round, so you can complete the curriculum at a flexible full-time or part-time pace.
You can earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as 17 months as a full-time student. Plus, the online Bachelor of Applied Science degree program connects you with students from all over the world and across all industries, showing you cultures and opinions that lead to a greater learning experience and preparation for work in a global society.
Potential career outcomes
As a graduate of the online Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, you will be in position for quality, high-paying job options. Some of those potential roles include:
- Health Services Manager: Manage operations, budgets and personnel for a healthcare facility, ensuring the efficient delivery of patient care.
- Information Technology Specialist: Specialize in IT fields such as cybersecurity, network administration or database management and help address the growing demand for skilled tech professionals.
- Operations Supervisor: Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity in fields like manufacturing, logistics and retail.
- Project Coordinator: Play a vital role in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficiency and quality, across different industries.
- Technical Manager: Transition into a management role within your current organization by leveraging your technical expertise and leadership skills gained through the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program.
What’s the difference between an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science?
The difference between the AAS and the online Bachelor of Applied Science is that it helps you gain technical skill sets for specialized roles in digital media, information security, nursing, 3D animation or veterinary technology.
You can start with the AAS and transition directly into the online Bachelor of Applied Science, applying your technical credits and continuing your education without starting over.
Learn more about the applied science program
Earning an online Bachelor of Applied Science from Boise State University can open doors to new opportunities and a brighter future — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring if an online degree is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.
Ready to learn more? Attend one of our online information sessions or contact a student success coach today.