The BAS in applied science combines the technical concentration knowledge earned in the student's completed associate of applied science degree with a broader education gained at the bachelor's level of education. Included in the program of study is an area of concentration (using an approved ASU minor or creating a concentration that is completely individualized) unique to the student's own interests and career pursuits. For example, the area of concentration can include, but is not limited to: business communication criminal justice and preprofessional studies education and teaching environmental issues and physical sciences languages and cultures social sciences and policy issues The program includes a capstone project. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: West campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Emphasizing professional study combined with a specific area of concentration (e.g., business, communication studies, English, gerontology, history, psychology or preprofessional studies), students tailor their programs to meet individualized career goals. The capstone internship program prepares students to make the transition smoothly to postbaccalaureate employment in business, cultural, educational, community and human service settings, as well as to graduate school. Students planning graduate or professional degrees in law, business, social sciences, helping professions or in traditional disciplines benefit from the flexibility of this program for a broad range of future academic and career pursuits. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Bailiffs 8.44% $38,950 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $74,770 City and Regional Planning Aides 17.77% $38,800 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $61,330 Compliance Managers Green OccupationGreen Bright OutlookBright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Copy Writers 14.81% $55,870 Criminal Investigators and Special Agents 16.63% $71,770 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $59,480 Editors $52,380 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $61,410 Immigration and Customs Inspectors 16.63% $71,770 Investment Fund Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 14.81% $55,870 Police Detectives 16.63% $71,770 Police Identification and Records Officers 16.63% $71,770 Police Patrol Officers Bright Outlook 8.66% $54,230 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Bright Outlook 8.66% $54,230 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $71,470 Political Scientists 19.49% $103,860 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,310 Private Detectives and Investigators 21.98% $43,710 Public Relations Specialists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 24.04% $53,190 Radio and Television Announcers $27,280 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Reporters and Correspondents Green Occupation $34,870 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Security Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Bright Outlook 8.66% $54,230 Social Science Research Assistants 17.77% $38,800 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 15.12% $71,600 Technical Writers 18.18% $64,610 Transportation Planners Green Occupation Bright Outlook 22.44% $75,160