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Bachelor of Applied Science NEW!
Concentration in Organizational Leadership

About the Program
Is the Bachelor of Applied Science for me?
Organizations need leaders at all levels who can effectively understand the environment and society in which they operate; analyze situations and solve problems; supervise and manage; interact and communicate appropriately within and outside the organization; anticipate change; and plan for the future.

What is this degree program?
The bachelor of applied science (B.A.S.) is designed to give qualified students an opportunity to enhance their career opportunities by adding value to their degrees and job training. The degree was developed through extensive collaboration among UW, Wyoming community college faculty and administrators, and the Wyoming Community
College Commission.

How do I get started?
Community college graduates with an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree and work experience will be able to earn a B.A.S. degree from the University of Wyoming, College of Agriculture. The B.A.S. is designed for individuals:

  • with at least two years work experience
  • who have completed an associate of applied science degree
  • who need or desire the additional breadth in skills, knowledge, and professional expertise to enhance their capabilities in their own careers and in the organizations in which they work

The fundamental philosophy of the B.A.S. degree is that the student must complete the general education requirements expected of all UW bachelor’s degrees and must engage in upper-division coursework sufficient to provide focus and depth of learning. Following this philosophy, the B.A.S. has four basic components: university studies, career specialty, professional concentration, and electives. The fundamental elements of the baccalaureate degree are provided by the general education core (University Studies Program) and the upper division professional concentration.

The University Studies Program (USP) Component consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours as adopted by the UW faculty, and the articulation agreement between UW and the Wyoming community colleges. Students with an associate of applied science degree from a Wyoming community college will normally matriculate with 16 or more credit hours that count toward this component. The remainder may be acquired as part of the student’s UW coursework, including the Professional Concentration or Electives coursework.

The Career Specialty Component is fulfilled with the A.A.S. This component will consist of a minimum of 40 credit hours in the major.

The Professional Concentration Component is the advanced component of the program and the courses are selected by the student and the adviser. The specifics may vary according to the student’s program, community college, and UW. However, all students are required to take a range of courses from the prescribed set of areas of concentration within this component in order to provide them with the breadth and depth of learning necessary for a baccalaureate degree. This component will consist of 36–40 upper division or articulated equivalent credit hours.

This program is offered as a collaboration among UW, the Wyoming community colleges, and the Wyoming Community College Commission.

  • Casper College
  • Eastern Wyoming College
  • Northwest College
  • Central Wyoming College
  • Laramie County Community College
  • Sheridan College
  • Western Wyoming Community College
  • University of Wyoming

Frequently asked questions
Find out all you need to know about the BAS program

Curriculum Checklist
Download a checklist for the requirements for this program

Delivery Method:
Audio conferencing, video conferencing, and Web-based courses

Tuition & Fees:
Undergraduate tuition per credit hour + fees, textbooks, and packets

General program information
1-800-448-7801
e-mail: outreach@uwyo.edu

Outreach Undergraduate Adviser
Dianne Davis, M.A.
125 College Drive
University of Wyoming/Casper College Center
Casper, WY 82601
1-800-448-7801
e-mail: ddavis@uwyo.edu