About the course

The Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree is designed to allow students to obtain a degree that is both interdisciplinary and individualized. The following are unique characteristics of the BAAS - The BAAS degree remains the most flexible degree on campus allowing multiple methods for completion and utilization of various coursework from different disciplines to complete the degree. The degree allows students to assist in the choice of courses that would complement their career goals. The degree includes an option to obtain college credit for work experience, non-collegiate training, industry certifications, and non-sponsored learning through a portfolio development process called the Prior Learning Assessment. The degree includes multiple options for obtaining college credit including testing by CLEP or DSST, correspondence studies, and extension courses. Courses are delivered online, hybrid, or in-person on the San Marcos or Round Rock Campus. The professional development modules in the degree is individualized based on students? career goals. Certificates, such as Certified Public Manager (CPM), may be included in the degree audit. Approved technical associate degrees and coursework may be included in the BAAS degree. Relevant military coursework may be included in the degree. The degree does not include an option for a minor or any industry certifications, such as teaching certification, real estate license, CPA, or any other certifications. The degree includes a capstone experiences that students complete during their final semester in the program. No more than 12 total semester credit hours may be completed during the capstone semester. Credits earned through the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio process are only applicable to the Occupational Emphasis module of the degree. Students must include at least three discipline areas in their upper-leve coursework. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas State University

An International Baccalaureate grade of 4 or higher in English A1 or A2 at the Higher Level or Standard Level or English B at the Higher Level is required for regular admission (predicted or actual).Graduation from a U.S. high school and completion three (3) full years of regular English (non-ESL) course work with a grade point average of 2.5 in those courses. Students who have attended at least two (2) years of high school in the U.S. (at the time of application) are also expected to submit an ACT or SAT. Successful completion of at least three consecutive years of high (secondary) school, including three years of regular English with a grade of B or better.

　　Applicants must submit original academic records (or copies which have been certified by an appropriate school official) of all secondary and post-secondary course work, examination results, SAT or ACT test scores (directly from the testing center), certificates awarded, and/or diplomas.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test), or 78 total score (internet-based test) with the following 3 out of 4 minimum section scores: 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 19 in Speaking and 18 in Writing, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5 with a 6.0 in each section.

　　A certified English translation must accompany the original academic records if the originals are not in English, Freshman applicants who are, or will be, graduates of foreign secondary schools must demonstrate above average academic achievement.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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