Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

BAS Degrees and Specializations

Specializations: All of the BAS degrees have specializations. Student must select one specialization to follow, and will receive the designated "parent" BAS degree upon graduation. While students may take additional courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.

General Information

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) is a career oriented degree that builds on skills acquired in the workplace or through previous coursework. The BAS programs are designed for students who already hold an Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, including recent graduates and those with experience in the work force.

Students will complete 120 credit hours of coursework, 60 of which are obtained from the student’s associate degree. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study. Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid, to meet the needs of busy professionals. 

A.S. degree students: Most A.S. degrees include a minimum of 15 credits in general education. Therefore, once admitted to the BAS program, A.S. students who have not completed required general education requirements will need to continue to take general education credit hours. Students must work with BAS advising to review the general education requirements.

A.A. degree students: Once admitted to the BAS program, A.A. students may need to take technical concentration courses. Students must work with BAS advising for proper technical course selection.

Students should also be aware of the following:

• Program-Specific Admission Requirements
• Program-Specific Graduation Requirements 
• Academic Communities (Meta Major)
• Core Courses
• Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement
• College Level Communication and Math Skills
• Excess Hours Advisory Statement
• Foreign Language  Competency
• Governing Catalog and Continuous Enrollment

The Program and Admission Requirements chart lists specific admission requirements by program, such as if the program is limited access or requires a specific degree, certification or license, and if the program is financial aid eligible. The Program of Study page for each program will outline program-specific courses and other requirements.

In addition to the program-required courses, and unless specified differently in the program, BAS students will follow the course and other graduation requirements prescribed for the Associate in Arts degree, including 36 credits of general education coursework as follows:

Gen Ed Requirement

Area	Description	Credits
Area 1	Communications	9 credits
Area 2	Mathematics	6 credits
Area 3	Natural Science	7 credits
Area 4	Humanities	6 credits
Area 5	Social/Behavioral Science	8 credits

Click here to see the Associate in Arts course requirements

• Work with your academic advisor to ensure you complete the applicable prerequisites required for your intended BAS degree.

• Work with your bachelor's advisor to ensure you complete the specific course requirements for your area of specialization.

BAS Admission Requirements 

1. Submit the online application for admission to the bachelor’s program at Eastern Florida State College and pay applicable application fees.
   1. For information about applying for admission to Eastern Florida State College, visit the Admissions Information web page.
   2. Students who are in their last semester of the Associate’s degree may also apply 
   3. Students already enrolled at EFSC do not have to reapply to EFSC, only to the bachelor's program.
2. Students must hold an A.S. or A.A. or higher degree from a regionally accredited school or college. 
3. Some programs are limited access and will require an additional application to the program.
   1. Find specific admission requirements, such as testing, and whether the program access is limited on the Programs and Admission Requirements list. 
4. Complete the Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes Declaration and submit with supporting documentation.
5. Complete the online student orientation.
6. Have your official transcripts from high school and all regionally accredited postsecondary institutions, including documentation of previous degree, sent to EFSC. Send to:

Office of the Registrar
Eastern Florida State College
1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922

Transcript Evaluation

Transcripts will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar for courses applicable to the selected degree program. While an AAS degree is not acceptable for entrance into most bachelor's programs, if the student has an AAS degree, or an associate’s degree that is accredited by an organization  recognized by the U.S. Department of education, a course-by-course evaluation will be done in accordance with EFSC’s transfer practices to determine course transfer eligibility.

BAS Graduation Requirements 

Responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation with a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree rests with the student.  To be awarded the BAS degree from Eastern Florida State College a student must do the following:

Visit the How to Apply to Graduate website for more information.

1. File a Graduation Application and pay the graduation fee by the published deadline.
2. Complete all admission requirements, including the submission of all transcripts, testing, and other required documents.
3. Complete the prescribed course of study totaling at least 120 credit hours from the applicable catalog as established for the specific program in compliance with Florida State Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Rules. Course work is comprised of both lower division (1000-2999) and upper division (3000-4999) courses as specified by the program of study.
4. Satisfy the 36 credits of general education with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
5. Satisfy the Florida State Statutes (1007.25(3)) and Florida Administrative Code (6a.14.0303) rule requirements for completing core courses as defined in each subject area.
6. Satisfy the Florida Administrative Code Rules for civic literacy (6A-10.02413) and foreign language (6A-10.02412) competencies.
7. Complete at least 25 percent (30 credits) of the prescribed college-level upper division credit hours (3000 and 4000 level) through traditional coursework at EFSC per accreditation requirements.
8. Complete all coursework with a final grade. Students with a grade of “I – Incomplete” will not be processed for graduation until a final grade is posted.
   • For graduation in the term of application, the final grade must be posted within the first three weeks of the following term. If not, student must reapply and repay for graduation in the term they complete all requirements. Student may request through the instructor to have the “I” converted to a permanent "F" if the course is not required to graduate.
9. Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the 3000-4999 level courses attempted.
   • College developmental courses, clock hour courses, audited courses, and continuing education courses are not applicable toward credit hours for the BAS degree.  
   • Transfer courses with a grade of T% do not calculate into the GPA.
10. Fulfill obligations to the College.

Student should be aware of their Governing Catalog

BAS Degrees and Specializations

Please be aware that the BAS degrees have multiple specializations. Students can only select one specialization, and may receive the specific BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization,  the specific degree will be awarded only once. The transcript and diploma will be posted with the degree name, not the specialization.