Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science leverages the credits you’ve already earned from your technical associate degree (Associate of Applied Science), Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC), Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) or other college credits and applies them to fast track your bachelor’s degree.
Choose from a variety of concentrations and emphasis areas to create a meaningful, individualized degree plan that advances your career. You will learn in a supportive academic environment, either by taking classes 100% online or in a combination of online and on campus.
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Next Application Deadline: April 15
The application deadline for the first summer seven-week session has passed. Apply now to start classes in June.
The Bachelor of Applied Science features seven-week courses and six start dates a year. All application materials must be received by the deadline to be considered for the program. You must apply separately for admission to Boise State University.
Bring Your Experience With You
Each Bachelor of Applied Science student brings experience when they start their path at Boise State. Our goal is to build on your education and experience to help you get ahead instead of feeling like you are starting from scratch.
Transferring credits from an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Intermediate Technical Certificate or Advanced Technical Certificate is required to be admitted to this program.
Community College Partnerships
Boise State’s applied science and interdisciplinary professional studies programs have partnered with community colleges across Idaho to help you transfer up to 80 general and technical education credits.
AAS and Technical Credits
Your Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Intermediate Technical Certificates and Advanced Technical Certificates can help you earn your bachelor’s degree. Talk with a student success coach to learn how this degree leverages your hard work.
Credit for Prior Learning
Not all learning happens in the classroom, and we believe that your experiences through work, volunteering and life have the potential to count toward your degree. Create a portfolio that showcases your learning and earn credits to save time and money.
Program Details
Use the program detail cards to learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science. Still have questions? Register for a live, online information session.
Why Choose Boise State?
The Bachelor of Applied Science is a flexible, high-quality program that lets you turn your technical college credits into a degree tailored to your career goals, whether you’re advancing in your current field or pursuing a new path.
Customizable
The applied science program lets you study on your own schedule, whenever and wherever it works best for you, making it easier to stay on track and earn your degree.
Relevant
Stay professionally relevant by taking versatile courses that build both foundational knowledge and in-demand technical skills.
Supportive
Through dedicated advising and support from faculty, you’ll have opportunities to connect with your classmates while engaging and collaborating on group projects.
Customize Your Degree
Choose between two options to customize your Bachelor of Applied Science degree:
- Create an individualized degree plan and choose one or more concentrations to match your interests.
- Choose an emphasis area to gain specialized knowledge in a career field. Emphasis areas are only available for students taking classes 100% online.
Student Support
From application to graduation, students are supported throughout their journey at Boise State.
Hear From Our Graduates
Laura Shoemaker
“With the support of Boise State’s faculty and staff, I seamlessly combined credits from my previous college experience, culinary education and online courses to earn a bachelor’s degree.”
Aaron Lauritzen
“You can go to school and live anywhere you want. You have total autonomy and freedom. Just try it out. Go for one semester. I can almost guarantee you will learn more than you expected.”
Douglas Fellows
“A college education opens doors. The applied science program gives you direction and helps you figure out what’s next in your life and career.”
Among The Top In The Nation
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future. Boise State’s online programs are specifically created for online learning, offer the same support as our traditional degree programs and are ranked in the top 8% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
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