Applied Science (B.A.S.)

Program: B.A.S.
Department of General Studies   
 

Kettler Hall 144 ~ 260-481-6828

The Bachelor of Applied Science was developed at Purdue University Fort Wayne for students who have acquired their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) from an accredited institution. The B.A.S. provides Applied Science graduates with an opportunity to further their education, filling a need for students whose A.A.S degrees previously have not articulated well into four-year institutions. The B.A.S. degree can be adapted toward several career fields, including general supervision, or entry level administration or management. Developed to provide a broad knowledge of skills needed to manage an organization, the B.A.S. provides students with in-depth knowledge in one of five academic concentration areas (Business Specialty, Leadership and Supervision, Interdisciplinary, Information Systems, Information Technology). While not intended to prepare students for traditional graduate degree programs, the program builds on the foundation of the Associate of Applied Science and meets state and university general education and degree credit hour requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion  of this degree, students will have:

• Acquisition of Knowledge: Explain breadth of knowledge across disciplines and depth of knowledge in their chosen discipline.
• Acquisition of Knowledge: Demonstrate ability to know when there is a need for information. Identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand.
• Application of Knowledge: Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply that knowledge, and in so doing, demonstrate the skills necessary for life-long learning.
• Personal and Professional Values: Exhibit the highest levels of personal integrity and professional ethics.
• A Sense of Community: Discuss the knowledge and skills necessary to be productive and responsible citizens and leaders in local, regional, national, and international communities.
• A Sense of Community: Display a commitment to free and open inquiry and mutual respect across multiple cultures and perspectives.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Show facility and adaptability in their approach to problem solving.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Display critical-thinking abilities and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative reasoning.
• Communication: Demonstrate the written, oral, and multimedia ski ls necessary to communicate effectively in diverse settings.

Program Delivery:

• The B.A.S. can be completed through on-campus, hybrid, and/or online course delivery options.

Declaring a B.A.S. Major:

• In order to declare a B.A.S. major, you MUST have already completed an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

General Requirements:

• Degree Requirements   
• General Education Requirements   
• Overlapping Course Content   
• Academic Regulations