The Bachelor of Applied Science allows you to take classes 100% online or take a combination of online and in-person classes. You will work with your advisor to build a custom degree plan with concentrations tailored to your interests.
You can either build your own degree plan or choose an emphasis area in business administration, cyber operations essentials, early childhood education, health administration (additional fees apply), project management, foundations of public health and resort and hospitality management.
Selecting a full-time or part-time schedule
Multiple start dates are available throughout the academic year, and you can take classes on a part-time or full-time schedule that works for you. Students attending full-time can complete the program in as little as one year.
Before deciding on a full-time or part-time schedule, ask yourself:
- Do I have seven to nine hours per week, per class to devote to studying?
- What other obligations currently require my time?
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Plan
The Bachelor of Applied Science is a 120-credit program that includes the following:
- Required Courses – 12 credits.
- (Option One) Concentration Courses – 28 credits. Choose 18 credits from one or more concentrations and 10 credits from upper-division electives. Concentration(s) must be approved by your advisor.
- (Option Two) Online Emphasis Area Courses – 28 credits. The following emphasis areas are available for students taking classes online: business administration, cyber operations essentials, early childhood education, project management, foundations of public health and resort and hospitality management. Health administration emphasis courses are available completely online but are subject to additional fees.
- Electives – 0 to 23 credits.
- Technical Education Credits – 20 to 48 credits. These may be from a technical associate degree (AAS or equivalent), an advanced technical certificate (ATC), or an intermediate technical certificate (ITC) awarded by an accredited institution.
- University Foundations Courses – 37 credits. These general education credits may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your degree plan.
Review the following table for details on required courses.
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
Note: 493 Internship, 494 Conference or Workshop, and 496 Independent Study are limited to a combined total of nine credits.