Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Plan

The below Online BAS degree curriculum shows the courses required for the program. In addition, University Foundations courses are required to earn a bachelors degree from Boise State. These foundation courses may be met through transfer coursework, or will be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State.

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Requirements

University Foundations Courses

These foundation courses may be met through transfer coursework, or they may be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State. They are required in order to earn your bachelor’s degree.

University Foundations Courses Required for a Bachelor’s Degree

BAS 305 Introduction to the Applied Sciences
Explore academic and career goal-setting, the connection of theory to practice, academic culture, academic integrity, the vital nature of an academic support community, and the qualities of a reflective and adaptive learner.

BAS 425 Creating a Culture of Safety
Study of safety as a vital element of human behavior in society, business, and industry. Examines the safety responsibilities of leaders, managers, and supervisors, focuses on developing skills in planning, implementation, awareness, monitoring, and risk management, and covers governmental influence, hazard awareness and control, operational considerations in the workplace, accidents, and planning. COREQ: BAS 305 or MDS 305

BAS 492 Proposal for Capstone Project
Design and plan a personally and professionally relevant capstone project. COREQ: MDS 375 and MDS 385

BAS 495 Capstone Project
Finalize and present an approved capstone project and write a culminating self-evaluation. COREQ: BAS 492

MDS 315 Integrative Learning
Explore the theory and practice of integrative learning and the skills and strategies necessary to develop an integrative mindset, to integrate personal histories and experiences with new ideas, and to become a reflective and adaptive learner. COREQ: BAS 305 or MDS 305

MDS 375 Perspective Thinking
Examine an issue from multiple perspectives and learn to broadly and accurately grasp other viewpoints, to identify the differences between them, to discover the common ground they share, and to evaluate their soundness. COREQ: MDS 315

MDS 385 Asking Questions and Framing Problems
Question a practical problem holistically to identify its conditions and costs, to discover new connections and relationships, and ultimately, to recognize, understand, and clearly articulate its breadth and complexity. COREQ: MDS 315.

The sample schedule below is a general guide of the courses you will take and when they can be completed if you are starting the program with 90 or more credits. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Full-Time Sample Schedule – 30 Credits

12 Months

Part-Time Sample Schedule – 30 Credits

20 Months

The sample schedule below is a general guide of the courses you will take and when they can be completed if you are starting the program with 60 or more credits. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Full-Time Sample Schedule – 60 Credits

20 Months

Part-Time Sample Schedule – 60 Credits

40 Months