Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS - Child Development Track
Applied Arts and Science Degree Requirements
- The B.A.A.S. is available to students transferring to the University with an A.A.S. degree or equivalent coursework.
- Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
- Student must complete a minimum of 42 upper-level hours, 30 of which must be complete at UTPB.
- A block of up to 33 semester credit hours (sch) of approved coursework from the technical field of the student's previous coursework as well as all transferable general education credit hours will be applied to the B.A.A.S. degree.
- At least 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UTPB.
- Obtain at least a "C" grade in all courses counting toward the Thematic Concentration
- Maintain at least a grade point average of 2.0 in all courses applicable toward the B.A.A.S degree.
General Education Requirements
Communication
History (U.S. History)
HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours: 42
BAAS Professional Core
Total Credit Hours: 18
AAS Lower Level Block
A block of 30 to 33 semester credit hours of approved coursework from the technical field.
Total Credit Hours: 30-33
Thematic Concentration
Student must select one (1) Thematic Concentration.
Child Development Track
Total Credit Hours: 15
BAAS Directed Electives
Students choose courses from an approved list according to the thematic concentration. They may also take courses not on the list that are approved by their theme advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 12-15