Department Information
Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies
PO Box 70659
Phone: 423-439-4223
Yoakley Hall, second floor
JoAnne Smith, Advisor
213 Yoakley Hall
Phone: 423-439-4223
Web Address: https://www.etsu.edu/coe/cross-disciplinary/applied-science.php
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree offers students with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in technical fields the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree by using more of their AAS credits than typically may be transferred to traditional majors. The degree is not intended for students with degrees in health-related fields or for students who have earned AAS degrees in subject areas where articulation agreements with ETSU already exist. BAS students, in consultation with the BAS advisor, design an individualized program of study that best meets the student’s needs for professional development and career enhancement. The program of study should include either a professional development concentration made up of an ETSU minor plus additional courses to reach a total of 27 credits, or a self-designed professional development concentration of 30 upper-division credits. Students who have previously earned a four-year degree are not eligible to enroll in the BAS program. Students enrolled in the BAS program may not double major at ETSU. The BAS program emphasizes maximum flexibility; students may attend on-ground, online, or in either mode as needed.
Students seeking admission to the Applied Science major must hold an Associate Degree in Applied Science or the equivalent.