120
$325
Spring 1 2025 classes start on January 13, 2025
LSUA offers an exciting opportunity for students who already hold an associate degree in Applied Arts or Applied Sciences. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program allows students to transfer up to 60 credits from their associate program. Designed for students with 3 to 5 years of work experience, our BAAS program includes courses on business, management, and leadership development that can be important for career advancement. This fully online program is designed for professionals who wish to work full-time while studying to complete their degree. Graduates will be well-equipped for career growth in industries like the Military, Information Technology, HVAC, Culinary, Welding, and more.
LSUA ranked #3 on Best- Universities.net's list of the Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees for 2022.
Our online BAAS program allows you to earn a degree on your time without taking time off from work.
The BAAS program is designed to help you quickly finish your Bachelor’s degree and increase your earning potential.
Students with an Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences or Applied Arts can transfer 60 credits from their program. Additional credits for other college coursework may also be transferred.
Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!
Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $325
Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $9,750
Total cost with fees: $39,000
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
The online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences requires 120 credits, including 6 credit hours of open electives.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1001: English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1002: English Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Social Sciences | 3 |
| General Education Math | 3 |
| General Education Math | 3 |
| General Education Natural Sciences | 9 |
| CMST 2060: Public Speaking | 3 |
| General Education History | 3 |
| General Education Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Fine Arts | 3 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MGMT 3200: Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 3211: Business and Society | 3 |
| CMST 4120: Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 |
| CMST 3118: Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| PSYC 3001: Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| ENGL 3002: Technical Writing | 3 |
| MGMT 4310: Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 4620: Human Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| AASC 3001: Personal Strategy and Portfolio Development | 3 |
| AASC 4900: Senior Seminar in Applied Arts and Sciences | 3 |
Transfer of applied courses plus electives
Free Electives: Must be at the 3000 - 4000 level
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree will gain an interdisciplinary education that prepares them for whatever field they desire to pursue.
Graduates of the online BAAS program will learn to do the following:
LSU Alexandria’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences is the only general BAAS degree offered in Louisiana. All applied associate degrees offered in Louisiana are Associates of Science, so students with a degree from any of those programs will be able to apply to our program. Many of the surrounding states also offer associate programs that are transferable to ours. LSUA also only requires 39 hours of general education that are very generic and can easily be completed at a student’s 2-year institution. Additionally, LSUA’s BAAS is one of the most affordable of its kind.
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