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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science: Professional Studies (BAS-PS) degree is geared toward individuals who have earned an Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree at any Colorado community college. In the BAS program, students stack credentials (i.e. applied/skills-based certificates), gaining transcript-verified certificates on their path to degree completion.
Paul Le
Program Director
Email:
paul.le@ucdenver.eduCertificates are earned in one of three areas of development:
Professional Skills; Communication and Leadership; and Justice, Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion. These certificates are designed to provide
students with tangible professional skills; gain ways to strategically
communicate with customers, integrate computer programming into current
work, or develop equity-mindedness in the workplace. The flexibility
allows students to tailor this degree to their own needs.
- Professional Skills Certificates: Develop essential skills in data science, professional communication, and technical writing to enhance your capabilities and advance your career.
- Communication and Leadership Certificates: Gain expertise in conflict management, public policy, and strategic communication to lead effectively and navigate complex professional environments.
- JEDI Certificates: Cultivate an understanding of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, alongside specialized skills in Spanish for healthcare and cultural diversity studies, to advocate for and implement positive change in various contexts.
Program Description
Certificates are earned in one of three areas of development:
Professional Skills; Communication and Leadership; and Justice, Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion. These certificates are designed to provide
students with tangible professional skills; gain ways to strategically
communicate with customers, integrate computer programming into current
work, or develop equity-mindedness in the workplace. The flexibility
allows students to tailor this degree to their own needs.
- Professional Skills Certificates: Develop essential skills in data science, professional communication, and technical writing to enhance your capabilities and advance your career.
- Communication and Leadership Certificates: Gain expertise in conflict management, public policy, and strategic communication to lead effectively and navigate complex professional environments.
- JEDI Certificates: Cultivate an understanding of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, alongside specialized skills in Spanish for healthcare and cultural diversity studies, to advocate for and implement positive change in various contexts.
Why Bachelor of Applied Science at CU Denver?
Cater your degree
The BAS-PS degree allows you to choose your path from an array of certificates. You can mold your BAS degree based on your interests and career goals. The certificates offered in the BAS program include a variety of professional skills areas
Stackability
The BAS-PS degree is built by stacking multiple certificates into a degree. These certificates can be designated on your transcript prior to graduation, allowing you to stack your credentials as you work through the degree.
Flexibility
Our BAS-PS degree is more flexible than most other BAS degrees offered in Colorado. The BAS-PS degree provides AAS degree holders the opportunity to develop new skills to support their career advancement. Additionally, the availability of online coursework and “earn as you go” credentials support the needs of part-time and working students.
Program Features
120
credit hours *Can be as few as 60 credits beyond an AAS from a Colorado community college, depending on the courses taken as part of the AAS degree.
Fall
starting term
Online or In-person
certificates in program are available fully online
Pre-Graduation Certification
certificates can be designated on a transcript prior to graduation
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