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The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) program from the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies provides an interdisciplinary and customizable degree path. This program stands out with these distinctive features. The BAAS maintains the highest flexibility among campus degrees, accommodating diverse completion methods and incorporating coursework from various fields.
Students can select courses aligned with their professional aspirations. The program offers opportunities to earn credit for work experience, specialized training, industry certifications, and independent learning through Prior Learning Assessment portfolios. Multiple credit-earning pathways exist, including CLEP/DSST exams, correspondence studies, and extension courses.
Instruction is available online, in hybrid formats, or through in-person classes at San Marcos or Round Rock campuses. Professional development components are tailored to each student's career objectives.
Many programs include externship courses that enable educational experiences beyond Texas State's campus. These opportunities require applicants to maintain satisfactory academic standing, with additional major-specific prerequisites available through departmental advisors