Siena Heights University
Inverted Majors / Applied Science Majors Bachelor of Applied Science Degree and Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Bachelor of Applied Science ( B . A . S .) and the Associate of Applied Science ( A . A . S .) are career-oriented degree programs structured on the " inverted major " concept , which builds an individually designed academic degree program around the approved technical , allied health , public safety , or occupational " major " the student already has completed . In most cases , students receive no additional training in the major from Siena Heights University ; instead , they complete their Siena Heights University degree by completing liberal arts courses and other course work appropriate to their prior learning and future goals .
Traditional and non-traditional credit options are possible for the inverted major . A major may be established and / or credit may be awarded for course work completed at accredited colleges and universities as well as approved technical , trade and allied health schools , and / or for professional experience , licensure , or collegeequivalent prior learning . Options for earning prior learning credit include CLEP ( College-Level Examination Program ), Excelsior College Exams , Michigan Occupational Competency Assessment Exams ( MOCAC ), ACE- PONSI ( American Council on Education Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction ), military and police academy certification , among other testing programs . Transfer credit is determined individually ; interested students should contact an academic advisor at one of Siena Heights University ' s degree completion centers .
B . A . S . and A . A . S . Degrees are appropriate for applied science majors in many areas . Several examples of qualifying applied science majors are highlighted below .
Health Care Professions For persons trained in Radiologic Technology , Respiratory Therapy , Radiation Therapy , Dental Hygiene , Surgical Technology , Diagnostic Medical Sonography , Health Information Technology , Massage Therapy , Nuclear Medicine Technology , Medical Assisting , Medical Laboratory Technology , Nuclear Medicine Technology , Neurodiagnostic Technology , Occupational Therapy Assisting , Physical Therapy Assisting , or Health Studies ( Contract Major : Please consult with advisor ).
Public Safety Professions For persons trained in Law Enforcement , Fire Technology , Paramedic Technology , or Public Safety Studies ( Contract Major : Please consult with advisor ).
Technical / Trade and Occupational Professions For persons trained in Aviation , Aviation Maintenance Technology , Automotive Technology , Climate Control Technology , Drafting and Design Technology , Electronics Technology , Industrial Technology , Nuclear Technology , Air Frame & Power Plant Technology , Energy Technology , Skilled Trades , or General Technology ( Contract Major : Please consult with advisor ).
Specialized Occupational Professions For persons trained in Sign Language Interpreting , Administrative Office Systems , Computer and Information Systems Technology , Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology , Culinary Arts , Legal Assisting , Media Technology , Veterinary Technology , or Occupational Studies ( Contract Major : Please consult with advisor ).
Inverted Majors / Applied Science Major Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Siena Heights University , a student must complete a total of 120 credit hours of college level credit , at least thirty ( 30 ) of which must be completed with Siena Heights . Within the 120 hours , a student must : 1 . Present a qualifying BAS major . 2 . Complete a minimum of thirty ( 30 ) credit hours at the 300 / 400 level , including at least 15 hours of upperlevel course work earned at Siena Heights . 3 . Complete all applicable liberal arts requirements .
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