Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2006-2007 Page: 114
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114 Interdisciplinary Degrees and Majors/ Bachelor of Applied Studies
Interdisciplinary and Other Academic Programs
Interdisciplinary
and Other Academic
Programs
In addition to programs offered by the undergraduate colleges
at ACU, the university offers programs that are not completed
within one of the colleges. These programs offer students an
opportunity for significant enhancement to their education.
Programs include special challenges for the exceptionally
well-prepared student (the Honors Program) and a freshman-
experience course (University Seminar). The university offers
certificate programs in gerontology as well as international
studies. An individually designed composite interdisciplinary
degree is a special opportunity for the student whose career
goals are not met by a departmental major.
To participate in global education, students may take advantage
of the Study Abroad programs.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
DEGREES AND MAJORS
Department of Applied Studies
David Gotcher, Chair
ACU Box 28082, Abilene, Texas 79699-8082
1626 Campus Court
Phone: 325-674-2505
Fax: 325-674-6903
Email: BAS@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/bas
Introduction
The Department of Applied Studies offers the Bachelor of Applied
Studies to encourage adults to obtain a bachelor's degree. A student
may begin a degree program at the entry level or a student may
be able to combine previous college experience with knowledge
obtained outside the classroom to form a foundation for degree
completion. Special efforts are made to incorporate adult learners
into the university environment.
Special off-campus offerings, Study Abroad activities or
intercollegiate courses will be subject to additional costs and
require advisor's approval.
During the first semester of course work, each student is enrolled in
APST 101 Adult Learning Theory, a course that acquaints students
with ACU's academic environment and establishes rapport among the
entering cohort group. To remain in the BAS program, a student may
not withdraw from this course without approval from the department.
Choosing to withdraw without approval constitutes withdrawal from
the program.
Admission Requirements
1. Minimum age of 25.
2. Minimum of two years work or volunteer experience.
3. Interview with the BAS advisor.
4. Bachelor of Applied Studies Application and non-refundable
application fee.
5. Satisfactory official transcripts of all previous college work.
A high school transcript is required if fewer than 30 college
semester hours have been earned.6. A two-page, typed statement of purpose.
7. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members
(one personal, one academic or job-related).
8. Without an associate degree or with fewer than 64
acceptable college semester hours, appropriate test scores
(e.g., SAT, ACT, COMPASS, WAIS, TONI).
Note: Admission requirements apply to all BAS students,
including those at distance sites.
Bible Hours Required of BAS Transfer Students (University Core)
ACU Hours Required
on Degree Bible Hours Required*
32 - 44 ................................................ 3 (text)
45 - 74 .................................. 6 (at least 3 hours text)
75 - 104 ..................... 9 (at least 6 hours text)
105 or m ore ........................................ 12 (at least 6 hours text)
* closest multiple of three
Note: Text courses may be any undergraduate BIBL course except
BIBL 300, 400, or 420. Acceptable non-text courses in the current
catalog are: BIBD 332, 368, 379, 380, 486; BIBH 383; BIBM 312, 390,
401, 405, 434, 435, 436, 437, 442.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED STUDIES (BAS)
BAS: APPLIED STUDIES DEGREE PLAN (AS)
Bible
10 percent of hours at ACU (minimum: 3, maximum: 12) ...... .................... ...... 12
C o m m u n ica tio n ................................................................................................... ............ 3
English
Writing/Literature (minimum 3 hours each area) ............................ 9
Social Sciences/lHumanities
Courses in at least two fields: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography,
history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology ...... .......................... 9
Science/ Mathematics/ Health
Science: 6 hours (CS m ay fulfill 3 hours) ............. ..... .......................... 6
Math: 3 hours (>MATH 120; MATH 148 for Elementary Education emphasis) .......... 3
EXSC, First Aid/CPR, nutrition (3 hours maximum) .................. ...................... ...... 3
Fine Arts
Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 .............................. 3
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ............................................ .48
Requirements
APST 101 Adult Learning Theory ......................... ...................... 3
APST 324 Portfolio Preparation (optional) ............................................................... ...... 0-3
SOCI 460 or BIBD 486 Ethics ........................................ 3
T O TA L B A S C O R E ....................................................................................................................... 6-9
EMHAISAN SPPR (OTL 4 OUSArea of Emphasis (30-36 hours)
Bible and Related Studies
Communication
Communication Disorders
Education (must be admitted to teacher education program)
Gerontology
Human and Professional Administration
Industrial Psychology
Liberal Arts
Mathematics/Computer Science
Nursing (RN to BAS)
Physical Education
Psychology
Sociology
Sociology/Criminal Justice
TOTAL (minimum of 18 advanced hours) ........................................
Area of Support (18-24 hours)
Any area approved by advisor (minimum of 6 advanced hours)
TOTAL .............................................................................. 30-36
.................... 18-24M a x im u m ................. . ..................................................................................................................... 3 1
Hours at ACU* ............................................................ >32
M inim um GPA in area of em phasis ......................................................... 2.25
M inim um G PA fo r g raduation .............................................. ............................................2 00
Minimum advanced hours ...................................... 33
M inim um advanced hours at ACU, em phasis area .......................................................... 9
M in im u m to ta l h o u rs ................................................................................................................. 128
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.
*25 percent of required courses, including the last 24 hours. (Portfolio hours
and ACU distance learning hours are considered in-residence hours;
credit by exam hours are not counted as "in-residence. ")
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