Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.A.S.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program is a post-professional degree completion program designed to allow individuals who have received an Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.) or Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) degree at another institution to complete a bachelor-level degree, while transferring certain credits obtained to Texas Wesleyan University to fulfill specified requirements for this degree plan. Applied coursework transferred to Texas Wesleyan as a part of this program may not be applicable to any other degree program offered by the University.
Eligible students with an A.A.A. or A.A.S. from U.S. community colleges and universities, or with equivalent two or three-year degrees from a non-US institution, can complete the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree at Texas Wesleyan University. The degree completion program is designed so that candidates may successfully complete the 120 credit hour program on a full-time basis in approximately two years or on a part-time basis in approximately three to four years, depending upon the pace at which the student chooses to take required courses. The time limit for the completion of the degree is ten years.
Students who do not complete the B.A.A.S. program, and wish to pursue another degree at Texas Wesleyan University, must meet all academic requirements for the degree being sought. Applied course credits transferred to the University, which were taken as a part of an A.A.A. or A.A.S. degree curriculum and applied to meet requirements of the B.A.A.S. degree, may be used to meet requirements of another degree plan only if they meet existing University standards and requirements for the transferability of credits from another institution. The determination of the transferability of any course credit will be made by the University Registrar.
In order to be eligible for admission to the B.A.A.S. program, students must hold an A.A.A. or A.A.S. degree or an equivalent minimum of a terminal two-year degree or the equivalent of two years’ transferrable coursework from a non-US institution of higher education in a specific field of study (55 hours’ minimum credit). Students holding an Associate of Applied Arts or Applied Sciences degree or international students with a focus in any of the following areas will not be deemed eligible to participate in the B.A.A.S. degree program: Airframe Technology, Automotive Technology, Automotive Mechanics, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Heating and Air Conditioning, or Welding.
Enrollment in this program is limited to space availability. Qualifying students will be enrolled in the program based upon a first-come, first-served basis.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
General Education Curriculum (45-46)
For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the GEC listed in this catalog.
MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.
Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.
Complete Graduation Requirements are listed in this catalog.
Language Literacy
English
one of the following courses:
| ENG 2324 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 2326 | Exploring American Lit | 3 Credits |
| ENG 2327 | Exploring World Lit | 3 Credits |
| ENG 2328 | Exploring British Lit | 3 Credits |
Interdisciplinary Integrative Course
choose one course:
| HUM 2340 | The Human Experience I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 2341 | The Human Prospect | 3 Credits |
| SSC 2360 | Social Justice | 3 Credits |
| WSP 2340 | Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative | 3 Credits |
Analytic Literacy
Choose one option:
Option #1: two math / one science (10 hours);
Option #2: one math / two sciences (11 hours)
Mathematics:
MAT 1302, MAT 1304 (if allowable by major), or any math course with MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 or higher as a prerequisite (students may not satisfy Option #1 with both MAT 1302 and MAT 1304 only))
Note: MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Natural and Social Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Letters and the School of Education. MAT 1304 is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Science:
Choose 1 or 2 of the following courses with accompanying lab:
| BIO 1406 | Contemporary Biology | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1407 | Animal Life | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1408 | Plants & Human Affairs | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1409 | Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1410 | Introduction to Biology I | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1413 | Local Spring Flora | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1414 | Cats, Chromosomes & Codons | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1415 | Exploring Human Biology | 4 Credits |
| BIO 1420 | Introduction to Biology II | 4 Credits |
| BIO 2401 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIO 2402 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
| CHE 1403 | Nature of Physical Science | 4 Credits |
| CHE 1404 | Physical Science & Environment | 4 Credits |
| CHE 1405 | Forensic Science I | 4 Credits |
| CHE 1415 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| CHE 1416 | General Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
| NSC 1402 | Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits |
| PHY 1401 | University Physics I | 4 Credits |
| PHY 1402 | University Physics II | 4 Credits |
| PHY 1410 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 Credits |
Cultural Literacy
| HIS 2324 | Fundamentals of Modern American History | 3 Credits |
Choose (3) hours from one of the following:
FAR, MUS, or THA
Choose (3) hours from any of the following:
| REL 1311 | Introduction to Jewish Scriptures | 3 Credits |
| REL 1312 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 Credits |
| REL 1313 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| REL 1321 | Introduction to Comparative Religions | 3 Credits |
| REL 1323 | Introduction to Interfaith Leadership | 3 Credits |
Choose (3) hours from any of the following:
FAR, MUS, THA
| HIS 2321 | Fundamentals of Early American History | 3 Credits |
| HIS 2301 | World History to 1648 | 3 Credits |
| HIS 2303 | World History Since 1648 | 3 Credits |
| PHI 2301 | Logic | 3 Credits |
| PHI 2321 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| REL 1311 | Introduction to Jewish Scriptures | 3 Credits |
| REL 1312 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 Credits |
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| REL 1313 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
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| REL 1323 | Introduction to Interfaith Leadership | 3 Credits |
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| SPC 1301 | Fund of Speech | 3 Credits |
| WSP 2303 | Hon Sem Cultural Lit | 3 Credits |
Social Literacy
| EXS 1220 | Basic Concepts of Wellness | 2 Credits |
Choose any three of the following courses with at least two different academic areas represented:
Major Requirements
Courses completed for each Discipline Focus must be in any one prefix (for example, REL, SOC, ENG, etc.) at the 3000-4000 level. Students must complete 15 hours of general education curriculum courses prior to enrolling in upper level courses. All existing University prerequisites apply to all courses. The credential awarded under this program is a “Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in Interdisciplinary Studies,” but student transcripts will indicate the areas of Focus pursued.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 hours in the focus areas.
Discipline Focus I
All courses at 3000-4000 level*, in a single prefix, and completed at Texas Wesleyan University.
Discipline Focus II
All courses at 3000-4000 level*, in a single prefix, and completed at Texas Wesleyan University.
Advanced Electives
If a student is unable to complete 18 hours in each discipline focus, she/he may complete advanced electives. All elective courses must be at the 3000-4000 level*, except with special permission from an academic division Dean and the Chair of the Department offering the course sought to be included as an elective, but in no instance will courses taken at any institution other than Texas Wesleyan University be used to meet requirements of this Elective category.
*Prerequisites for upper-level courses must be met prior to enrollment in courses.
Applied Elective (Transfer Coursework)
Any deficiency in the number of transferable Applied Elective credits may be made up by a student admitted into the B.A.A.S. program through taking general elective courses at Texas Wesleyan University. Course credits classified as general elective credits may not also be used to meet GEC or other requirements under this degree plan.
Total Hours (120)