Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) Degree is the ideal pathway for graduates with an Applied Arts and Science (AAS) degree to continue their professional development and get ahead in the workplace. By applying your technical degree credits from an AAS degree, a BAAS degree at UTEP can be completed in a shorter amount of time than other degrees. This saves you on time and money.
As a graduate of our BAAS program, the writing and communication skills that you will strengthen can prepare you for managerial or supervisory roles, licensing, or promotion. Marketable skills that you will improve upon include critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership.
If you were a student in an accredited college in the El Paso region, earned an AAS, and wish to continue your pursuit in higher education, you can complete a bachelor’s degree using up to 33 AAS credit hours towards a BAAS.
The BAAS is a degree tailored to fit your personal and professional goals. Earning a Bachelor’s degree will allow you to confidently seek opportunities to take your career to new heights.
UTEP is the best place to enrich your professional career!
For details and degree requirements, please visit UTEP's Academic Catalog online:
Examples of degree plans
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts to BAAS
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Hotel Operations to BAAS
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Pastry to BAAS
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Restaurant Management to BAAS
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Travel and Tourism to BAAS
