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Applied Studies B.S.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Department
Academic Affairs

  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2009.
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
  • Required credits within the major: 51.
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science.

The applied studies program addresses the needs of individuals whose educational objectives cannot be met through traditional degree programs. It provides a professionally accommodating entry point for students with previous educational and technical competencies to develop an individualized B.S. degree. Examples of the types of previous college credits that transfer to the degree include those from the allied health field such as respiratory care and radiologic technology. Transfer students with credits from the Community College of the Air Force and who are enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program can use the aerospace studies courses to meet program requirements for the applied studies B.S. degree.

Program outcomes: graduates will

  • complete an individually tailored course of study that builds upon prior education and experience
  • demonstrate technical competencies in selected areas of study in an internship setting
  • demonstrate skills in communication, problem solving and working with others in a capstone experience
  • meet career development goals related to achieving a baccalaureate degree.

 

Applied Studies—Articulation Agreements
The University of Minnesota, Crookston has an articulation agreement with Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks. Students who complete the A.T.S. degree in respiratory care or the A.A.S in radiologic technology at Northland can move into the B.S. degree in applied studies at UMC. The skills and competencies developed at the technical college combined with achieving the B.S. degree provide students with advancement opportunities in hospital, clinic, or home care settings.

 

Admissions Requirements

Students must complete 60 credits before admission to the program.  

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.

 

General Requirements

All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.

 

Program Requirements

Students develop a program of study selected to meet career goals. A specific program track in respiratory care is also available. Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

 


Applied Studies Seminar
   APLS 4652 - Applied Studies Seminar (2.5 cr)

Liberal Education Requirements


 A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required:

   COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
   COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
   SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)

 

Technology Requirement (3 cr)


  CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)
  CA 1xxx
 

Applied Studies Seminar


  APLS 4652 - Applied Studies Seminar (2.5 cr)


Applied Studies Options | view sample plan


Students either design a program with two fields of study, in consultation with an adviser, or they complete the respiratory care requirements.

Students are required to complete one of the following course groups.

 

Self-Designed Program


Students complete at least two areas of study, with at least one area having an occupational direction. Technical courses taken at a technical college may be used to complete one area of study. The first area of study requires at least 27 credits of technical or occupational courses. The second area of study requires at least 18 credits of additional courses selected across the curriculum to meet specific career objectives. All courses must be selected in consultation with an adviser.

  APLS 3001 - Individual Program Development (0.5 cr)
  APLS 3900 - Internship/Field Experience (1.0-3.0 cr)

First area of study
Second area of study

-OR-

Respiratory Care
Complete the requirements in the respiratory care subplan.

 

Program Sub-Plans

A sub-plan is not required for this program.

 

Respiratory Care | more | view sample plan

Respiratory care program outcomes: graduates will

  • demonstrate respiratory care competencies in clinical settings as appropriate for certification in respiratory care
  • demonstrate skills in communication, problem solving and working with others in an appropriate capstone experience
  • meet career development goals related to achieving a baccalaureate degree

Courses taken at Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks, will be transferred in to complete the 1st area (23 credits) and 2nd area (31 credits) of study.


1st Area of Study
 Courses taken at Northland Community and Technical College - minimum 23 credits:    Biol 2221, 2252, 2254, Resp 1104, 1110, 1120, 1124

2nd Area of Study
 Courses taken at Northland Communnity and Technical College - minimum 31 credits:    Resp 2206, 2212, 2242, 2248, 2252, 2258, 2262, 2266, 2276

 

 Electives
  Students need to take a maximum of 20.5 credits of electives to reach the 120 credits needed for graduation.

 

Online | more | view sample plan

 

The applied studies bachelor of science program is available online. Its requirements are identical with those of the on-campus B.S. program. The applied studies program addresses the needs of individuals whose educational objectives cannot be met through traditional degree programs. It provides an entry point for students with previous education or technical skills to develop an individualized B.S. program.

  Online
  Requirements are identical with those of the on-campus B.S. program.

 

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