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Nov 21, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog
Applied Leadership, B.A.S.
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In Tennessee, the Drive to 55 and Tennessee Reconnect initiatives highlight the need for more opportunities for adult learners to earn a degree. Many potential students have already earned some college credits but have not completed their degree due to time and geography constraints. Tennessee has limited opportunities for adult learners to earn a bachelor’s degree in a flexible way that meets working adults’ needs. The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Applied Leadership will provide an online, flexible program for adult learners seeking employment or advancement in the workforce that requires a bachelor’s degree.
The BAS program will prepare students for a wide variety of careers by focusing on innovative and effective applied leadership. Specifically, the coursework and experiences will help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to solve problems, communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and assess program effectiveness in diverse environments. While the program’s focus is on cultivating the ability to influence the leadership process at any level, individuals will also develop and refining applied skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, motivating and empowering others, and communicating effectively and persuasively.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze the styles and processes to articulate and practice leadership
- Explain the need for ethical, responsible leadership
- Apply leadership approaches in diverse contexts
- Implement effective approaches to organizational change
- Apply communication skills to influence the leadership process with a variety of audiences in various contexts
- Explore and analyze decision-making processes that result in the application of ethical practice.
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Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)
- Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing
Fine Arts and Humanities: (6 hours)
- Complete one approved course from two different subcategories
Historical Understanding (3 hours)
Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
Natural Sciences: (7-8 hours)
- Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component
Behavioral and Social Sciences: (3 hours)
- One approved behavioral and social sciences course
(ECON 1010 or ECON 1020 recommended)
Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)
- One approved non-western cultures course
Program Requirements
Core coursework (30 hours)
Additional Information and Notes
Electives (57-59 hours):
- Elective hours may come from PLA, military service credit, transfer credits, or other related areas. Advisement should be sought from program director as early as possible.
Prior Learning Assessment by Portfolio
- Prior Learning Assessment by Portfolio Credit is a method in which a student must provide evidence of acquired college-level learning (i.e. certificates, training program, etc.). To learn more about the procedure for earning credit for prior learning, visit the website.
Military Service Credit
- Students may be awarded up to 60 hours of PLA credit for Military Science. Military Service courses and/or experiences are evaluated and equated following the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations. Office of the University Registrar personnel evaluate the Military Service work with the support of ACE guidelines and the appropriate academic department. Credit not equated by ACE may be awarded departmental elective credit or Military Service Elective credit as appropriate.
120 total hours required.
Minimum 39 hours at the 3000-4000 level.
2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).
See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.
ClearPath for Advising
The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.
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