Bachelor of Applied Science

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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi builds on knowledge and skills students with formal training in a vocational-technical studies area have acquired.  Students may choose from 11 different tracks to obtain the degree.  Each track is designed to meet a workforce need and is comprised of interdisciplinary course requirements. The following tracks are available:

• Applied Leadership
• Childhood Development/Early Childhood
• Community and Mental Health
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Information Mapping
• Emergency Response
• Environmental and Occupational Safety
• Industrial Electronics
• Information Technology
• Legal Studies
• Technical Communication

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Admission: Students need an AAS degree from a recognized program or completion of up to 33 hours of vocational/technical credit from an accredited junior college.  Students must have completed some vocational-technical training to be admitted into the program.

If you would like to apply, please:

1. Submit an application to the university by going to https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX.  Mark “Applied Science” as your major.
2. Send transcripts from all of the colleges you have previously attended.  
3. Please call to schedule an appointment with the Academic Advisor to discuss your degree program and the transfer of your vocational/technical coursework.
4. Once your application is complete, you will receive an admission decision in about 2 weeks.

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Please schedule an appointment with our BAS Academic Advisor if you have questions at any step of the process.

 

Program Contact Information:

Shannon Chambers
Anchor Academic Advisor
Office: Faculty Center 143
Phone: 361.825.5931
shannon.chambers@tamucc.edu