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Turn your qualified AAS or professional training into a bachelor’s degree with a Bachelor of Applied Science program for professionals in the following career fields:
- Allied health
- Public safety
- Technical/industrial fields
- Specialized occupations
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David Messer, Deputy Warden at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Mich., received his Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Siena Heights University’s online program.
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS) is a career-oriented degree for professionals with allied health, public safety, technical/industrial, and/or specialized occupational backgrounds. The BAS Degree is structured on an individually designed academic program around the major-related learning you have already achieved.
Each Bachelor of Applied Science student develops a customized degree plan appropriate to their education and future career goals. Undergraduate coursework and curriculum include classes in management, communications, behavioral science, and other disciplines relevant to your career. You will develop your leadership and decision-making skills as well as clarify your individual goals.
Finish your degree in a time frame that works with your schedule – in as little as 12 months, depending on your remaining requirements and availability.
College + Credentials = You’re Closer to a Degree than You Think!
We accept credit for previous college work. We accept credit for certifications. We accept credit for work experience and licensures. We work with you to uncover every possible source of transfer credit that you have earned. And we accept up to 90 hours of transfer credit — leaving you to finance as few as 30 hours (10 classes) of your 120-credit-hour program—all to save you time and money. When we say you’re closer to completing your affordable degree than you think, we mean it.
Credit may be awarded for course work completed at accredited colleges and universities as well as approved technical, trade and allied health schools, and/or for professional experience, licensure, or college-equivalent prior learning. Options for earning prior learning credit include CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), Excelsior College Exams, Michigan Occupational Competency Assessment Exams (MOCAC), ACEPONSI (American Council on Education Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction), military and police academy certification, among other testing programs. Transfer credit is determined individually; interested students should contact an admissions representative.
Prepare for a Lifetime of Career Success
A BAS program from Siena Heights University has a lot to offer, including:
- One-on-one advising.
- A faculty of high-quality instructors, experts in their fields.
- 100% online program flexibility—attend anytime, anywhere.
- 7-week terms and six class start dates.
- Accelerated completion—finish in as little as 12 months.
- Small, personalized classes.



Costs & Aid
We know that college can be expensive, but we don’t want cost to keep you from attending Siena Heights University! We offer numerous financial aid opportunities. Federal aid is available to students who qualify by completing the FAFSA. Feel free to contact us with questions about financial aid opportunities, or click on one of the links below.
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