Technical and Applied Studies Major (B.T.A.S.)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (B.T.A.S.), offered on all five regional campuses and through OHIO Online, is primarily intended for students who have already completed two years or earned 60 credits from an accredited community college, accredited regional campus/university, or an accredited technical college and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The program provides students with the practical application of knowledge and skills necessary for advancement in their chosen careers and integrates the technical skills developed during the first two years with the professional skills instilled in a bachelor's degree program.
A completion degree, the B.T.A.S. utilizes 60 semester hours of college credit. A minimum of 120 semester hours is needed to meet the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. As part of the 120 credits, students must meet Ohio University general education requirements and the B.T.A.S. major requirements, which is 33 credit hours of major coursework. Students must complete all TAS courses with a 'C' or better, maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and within the major, and meet the upper division requirement of 30 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level, which students will satisfy through the major coursework. Elective hours may be required to reach 120 hours.
Online Degree Option: The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree can be completed online. This format allows you to pace your classes to fit your life and career. Please visit www.ohio.edu/online for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the technical and applied studies degree, students will be able to:
- Formulate and integrate the necessary critical thinking, presentation, and analysis skills for the current and future workforce.
- Value diversity and understand its workplace implications.
- Critique approaches to leadership contributing to workplace effectiveness.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
This is a completion degree for students with a completed associate degree or 60 semester hours of college credit. Thus, students must have obtained junior status prior to admission to the program.
Change of Program Policy
Students must have a GPA of 2.0 and 60 semester hours of college credit.
External Transfer Admission
Students must have 60 semester hours of college credit or a completed associate degree.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The professional skills developed in this program should enable students to advance in their chosen careers. This degree can also serve as the foundation for graduate studies in a relevant field.