BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

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SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Applied Science Classes that work for
you
A PREMIERE APPLIED BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM
Flexible class times and formats are
The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) is a career-oriented key to making degree completion
degree designed for professionals with allied health or technical work. Siena Heights has a flexible,
training, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, or graduates of innovative approach to education that
two-year occupational programs. The BAS Degree is structured offers traditional evening and weekend
on the “inverted major” concept which builds an individually classes as well as online classes in
designed academic degree program around the allied health, blended and completely online formats.
technical, or occupational “major” you have already completed. We’ll help you figure out what format
Each BAS student develops a customized degree plan appropriate will fit your personality and lifestyle, so
to his or her education and future goals. Students receive no that you’ll succeed. Check out the last
additional training in the major from Siena Heights University, page for more details on our completely
instead they complete their bachelor’s degree by taking liberal
arts classes and other course work appropriate to their prior Complement your major with a
learning and future goals. minor*
The BAS is appropriate for majors in: MANAGEMENT
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Broaden your skills in leadership,
For individuals in such fields as radiologic technology, radiation labor relations, teamwork ,and
or respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, massage therapy, nursing, entrepreneurship.
diagnostic medical sonography, EEG technology, nuclear MARKETING
medicine, medical laboratory, and other allied health professions. Increase your knowledge of product
TRADE & INDUSTRIAL PROFESSIONS placement, promotion, and market
For individuals in such fields as nuclear technology, architectural research.
technology, automotive technology, drafting design technology, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
mechanical engineering technology, electronic engineering Expand your skills in accounting,
technology, or electrical, industrial or manufacturing technology. economics, management, and
SPECIALIZED OCCUPATIONAL PROFESSIONS marketing.
For individuals in such fields as computer tech/info systems, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
hospitality management, radio/television broadcasting, office Achieve a broad-based understanding
systems administration, or sign language interpreters. of social science topics.
PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
For individuals in such fields as public safety studies, fire science Gain knowledge in quality processes,
technology, corrections/law enforcement, hazardous materials, or technology/market development,
homeland security. and the strategic management of
technological innovation.
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Further your experience in healthcare
administration.
PSYCHOLOGY
Strengthen your communication skills,
your ability to help others, and broaden
your understanding of human behavior.
*Not all minors are available at each site.

WHY Siena? Several transferable aas
majors*
our Distinctions
Airframe/Powerplant Technology
• Designed for You—The BAS is designed specifically Automotive Technology
Aviation Flight Technology
for AAS grads/professionals with allied health, technical, Collision Repair
public safety, and selected occupational backgrounds. Computer Information Systems
Computer Technology
• Major Specific—Your specialized AAS major Corrections
Dental Hygiene
transfers to Siena Heights University as your Bachelor degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography
major. Drafting and Design Technology
EEG Technology
• Transfer Friendly—Transfer up to 90 credits toward Electronic Engineering Technology
Energy Technology
your 120 hour Siena Heights degree from your AAS program, Fire Science Technology
other college study, or approved technical, trade and Hospitality Management
hospital based schools. Industrial Technology
Interior Design
• Non-Traditional Credit—Credit may be awarded Law Enforcement
Manufacturing Technology
from college-equivalent military, corporate or professional Massage Therapy
training, work-experience, CLEP and DANTES exams, and/or Mechanical Engineering Technology
four year apprenticeships. Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technology
• Well-Rounded Education—Through our liberal Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Technology
arts curriculum the BAS Degree builds on your specialized Nursing
applied science major and broadens your intellectual Office Systems Administration
horizons. Paralegal Technology
Paramedic Technology
• History—The BAS program has more than 30 years Radiation Therapy
Radio and TV Broadcasting
of proven student satisfaction, employer acceptance and Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Andrew Rogers Sign Language Interpreters
Surgical Technology
Preparing for the future Welding
Lieutenant, *Siena Heights University accepts
Grosse Pointe Farms many AAS degrees not listed above.
pUBLIC SAFETY Contact a Degree Completion

“When a fellow firefighter mentioned
that Siena offers completely online
learning and grants credit for prior work
experience/certifications I was hooked. I
did my research on other distance learning
schools prior to enrolling. SHU was the
best total package that I could find.”

Meeting You Where You Are Graduate College

Siena Heights is a Catholic, coeducational university founded in Graduate education is an integral part of Siena’s
the liberal arts tradition by the Adrian Dominican Congregation in mission: to assist people to become more
1919. The main campus in Adrian enrolls about 1,200 students in competent, purposeful and ethical. Graduate
full-time and part-time study leading to associate’s, bachelor’s and College challenges individuals to identify, refine
master’s degrees. and achieve their personal goals, and to articulate
A leader in non-traditional education, and accredited by the Higher a personal philosophy of life. All in the context
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges of its mission of integrating theory into practice.
and Schools, Siena Heights has over 30 years of experience Siena Heights offers a Master of Arts in Counselor
providing service-oriented education for working adults. Siena Education, Education, and Leadership as well as a
was the first private liberal arts college in Michigan to offer degree Specialist of Arts in Education Leadership.
com­pletion pro­grams designed specifically for adult stu­dents.
In addition to our completely online program, Siena Heights For more information visit our website at
University operates degree completion centers throughout www.graduatecollege.sienaheights.edu,
call us at 877.438.1596, or email us at

Contact Us! Online Cohort Program

degree completion centers Siena Heights University's NCA-
Accredited Online Bachelor of Applied
ADRIAN-Main Campus Science (BAS) Cohort Program is
800.521.0009 • [email protected] designed for students to complete
their degree completely online as a
ANN ARBOR-On the campus of Washtenaw Community College cohort, or group, benefiting from the
517.264.7195 • [email protected] experiences of other cohort members.
BATTLE CREEK-On the campus of Kellogg Community College Students complete 30 semester hours
800.203.1560 • [email protected] or 10 courses by attending classes
BENTON HARBOR-On the campus of Lake Michigan College in an online format over a period of
800.252.1562 X 6711 • [email protected] 20 months. Each course runs one at
a time, every 8 weeks. Participants
JACKSON-On the campus of Jackson Community College log-in to the online delivery system,
517.796.8672 • [email protected] eCollege, via the Web. Course work,
LANSING-On the campus of Lansing Community College assignments, and threaded discussions
517.483.1326 • [email protected] can be accessed at any time and from
METRO DETROIT-Located in Southfield any location where Web access is
800.787.7784 • [email protected] available.
The cohort program is also available in
MONROE-On the campus of Monroe County Community College a blended-online format at our degree
734.384.4133 • [email protected] completion centers in Ann Arbor and
PORT HURON-On the campus of St Clair County Community College Port Huron.
810.985.5365 • [email protected] For more information visit our website
at www.sienaheights.edu/online.