BA in Applied Studies

The length of time a student takes to complete the degree depends upon (1) the number of credits transferred into the program and (2) the number of credit hours taken each term. For example, a student who transfers in 60 semester credits can complete the degree in 4-5 semesters of full-time enrollment, or 1 1/2 to 2 years.

Applied Studies degree requirements are listed below. Students can transfer in up to 90 semester credits from a previous college or university. Of those, up to 80 semester credits can be lower division, or 100- and 200-level courses.

• 120 semester credits to graduate.
• 36 credits in Applied Studies Major
  • 18 or more transferred credits in one cohesive technical area.
  • 9 credits of professional competency courses focused on topics such as leadership, business communications, group dynamics, cultural contexts, and technology in society.
  • 6 credits of core courses related to the area of emphasis
  • 3 credits of capstone experience
• 30 minimum credits earned at Antioch (residency requirement).
• 40 or more upper-division credits (almost all of Antioch’s courses are upper division).
• Successful completion of our gateway course, Transformative Education, during the first term of enrollment.
• 36 credits of General Education courses
  • 24 credits in the following domains, with a minimum of 3 credits in each: Art, Communications, Humanities, Quantitative Reasoning, Science,and Social Science. (Can be transferred in)
  • 12 credits of Antioch core (must be earned at Antioch)

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Applied Studies students have the opportunity to declare an area of emphasis within the major. This comprises 9 credits in one of the 3 following areas:

• Allied Health
• Arts & Media
• Business & Technology

Students with an area of emphasis are expected to take core courses within that area and also complete their capstone with that focus.

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The learning outcomes of the Applied Studies program can enhance careers in a variety of technical and vocational fields, including:

• Arts administration
• Medical technology
• Computer science
• Web development
• Automotive services
• Construction
• Paralegal services
• Office and business management
• Social services

This broader perspective can give you the knowledge and confidence to raise your professional profile and take on greater responsibilities and challenges, such as:

• Managing a team of employees.
• Overseeing a project from start to completion.
• Starting your own business.

Students completing the BA in Applied Studies degree demonstrate the ability to:

• Use career, technical, and occupational skills in a professional context while thinking critically about obstacles and their solutions
• Communicate effectively while exhibiting leadership and interpersonal skills that promote professional and personal development
• Consider problems in their field from multiple perspectives and offer strategies for problem-solving in that professional context

In today’s economy, with its demand for educated workers with college and advanced degrees, many of our undergraduate students enter our program on an express train headed for graduate study and credentialing that will quickly equip them to compete successfully in the career of their choice. This is often especially true for our returning adult students who are in the process of changing careers or defining a new career path for which their previous education did not prepare them.

To help our students economize on the time and money they spend completing their education, Undergraduate Studies collaborates with our graduate programs to offer pathway options that allow qualified undergraduate students to earn significant advanced standing in several of our master’s programs. Undergraduate students can apply to an Antioch graduate program while working on the BA degree and, if accepted, complete their remaining bachelor’s degree credits by taking first-term graduate courses. Credits earned during this “pathway” apply toward both the student’s bachelor’s and master’s degrees, saving significant time and money in the process.

Prior to applying for the graduate program, undergraduate students must consult with their Academic Advisors to determine their eligibility to become a Pathway candidate and gain approval from the Undergraduate Studies Chair. Pathways are available for the following graduate programs:

• Graduate Management (MBA Program)
• Individualized Master’s (Humanities or Social Science)
• MS in Environmental Studies
• MA in Psychology
• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• MA in Couples & Family Therapy
• MFA in Creative Writing

Please consult our Pathways Site for more information about the pathway process and eligibility requirements.