Your Path to Finishing Your Degree

$330
Cost per credit hour
100%
Flexible and Online
8/17
Next Start Date
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Your degree your way

Your experience has value. At UNT, we believe the time, effort, and learning you've already invested should count toward where you're going next.

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) is UNT's flexible bachelor's degree completion program, designed for students who have already completed approximately 60 or more college credit hours. Whether your credits came from a community college, another university, military service, technical education, or other eligible learning experiences, we'll help you build on that foundation - not start over.

You'll customize your degree around your interests, complete your coursework fully online, and graduate with an accredited bachelor's degree from one of Texas' leading public research universities.

Bring the credits you have. We'll help you get to the finish line.

 

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What Makes this Different?

Know exactly what it will take to finish. You'll work one-on-one with an advisor to create a personalized degree plan that shows which of your previous credits apply, what coursework remains, and your clearest path to graduation.

Know exactly what it will cost. Unlike many programs with varying tuition structures, the B.A.A.S. features flat-rate tuition of $330 per credit hour. Once your degree plan is complete, you'll know exactly how many credits remain - and exactly what your tuition investment will be.

Graduate with more than a degree. UNT students receive free access to Coursera Career Academy Plus, where they can earn industry-recognized certificates while completing their bachelor's degree. Some certificates may also be eligible for academic credit within select specializations.

Build a degree around your future. Rather than following one rigid major, you'll choose 3 specializations that align with your interests and career goals, creating a degree that's as unique as your journey.

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BUILD YOUR DEGREE AROUND YOUR FUTURE

Choose from 3 specializations that connect your experience , your passions, and your next career opportunities.
  • Information Technology
  • Data Analytics
  • Lean Distribution Processes
  • Administration
  • Organizational Supervision
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Social Wellness and Community
  • Media Innovation
  • Hospitality

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPECIALIZATIONS

 

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Questions? We've got answers.

Do I need 60 credit hours to apply?

The program is designed to support a student towards their degree completion once they have 60 credits. This could be a combination of transcripted academic credit from other accredited insitutions, technical credit from community colleges and vocational schools, military equivalent credit, or validated professional learning and experiences. By speaking with an advisor, you'll be able to determine how many credits will be appliable to the degree. 

How much will the program cost me?

The cost is dependent on how many credits you will need to complete at UNT to fullfill the degree requirements, however the cost is a flat rate of $330 per credit hour. That means for every credit hour you need, you can easily predict how much it will cost, prior to any applicable financial aid. For example, if you have 90 credit hours, your cost would likely be as low as $9,900, prior to applicable financial aid). If you have 60 credit hours, your cost would likely be as low as $19,800, prior to financial aid.

You will also have free access to industry certificates that can count toward your credit hours, so you can potentially save even more. 

How long will it take?
Based on how many credit hours you need to fullfill the degree requirements, it could take you as little as 12 months (if leveraging 90 credits and taking 30 hours over 2-3 semesters). If you have 60 credit hours left to complete, you could feasible complete the program in as little as 18-24 months. 
What if I have military or technical credits?
Then this program is a great fit for you. The B.A.A.S. is rare as it accepts and recognizes technical and prior learning credit. Speak with an advisor to learn more about what your experience can be applied towards. 

You've Already Done The Hard Part - Let's Finish Together.

Life may have changed your timeline, but it didn't change the value of the work you've already done. This program was created for students exactly like you - students who have already made commendable progress and deserve a pathway that builds on that investment. UNT is here to get you to the finish line.