Major code BT5510

Office of Regional Higher Education
Ohio University Chillicothe
101 University Drive
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: 740.774.7204
Fax: 740.774.7280
burgrafd@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chillicothe

Dr. Donna L. Burgraff, contact person
burgrafd@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (B.T.A.S.), offered on all five regional campuses and through eCampus in both an online and print based option, is primarily intended for students who have already completed a two-year degree program from an accredited community college, regional campus, or technical college and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The program provides students with knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for advancement in their chosen careers and integrates the technical skills developed within applied associate degree programs with the professional skills inculcated in a bachelor’s degree program. A completion degree, the BTAS utilizes 60 hours of associate degree credit, of which a minimum of 24 hours must be in a technical field. An minimum of 120 hours are needed to meet the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. In addition to the 36-38 hours of major requirements, the student should expect to spend up to 18 hours meeting general education requirements and prerequisites. Individual requirements may vary depending upon the student’s previous coursework. The remaining 4-12 hours are elective. Of the 36-38 hours of major requirements, a minimum of 30 hours must be taken at the upper (3000 and 4000) level. A course may not count for two requirements within the major. (See also, “Graduation Requirements - University wide.”) Consultation with an academic advisor is highly recommended.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

This is a completion degree for students with a minimum of 60 hours of technical or associate degree credit of which a minimum of 24 hours is in a technical degree field.

Change of Program Policy

GPA of 2.0 required and a grade of a C or better in TAS 3010, TAS 3110, TAS 3210, TAS 4110 and TAS 4510.

External Transfer Admission

Associate in Applied Business (A.A.B.) or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or 60 hours of  technical or associate degree credit of which a minimum of 24 hours is in a degree field.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The professional skills developed in this program should enable students to advance in their chosen careers. They may also pursue graduate studies in a relevant field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the technical and applied studies degree, students will:

• Design a comprehensive research proposal that is presented in both written and verbal formats.
• Develop and integrate the necessary critical thinking and analysis skills for the current and future workforce.
• Analyze leadership and workplace effectiveness theories for both personal and professional applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the technological implications of the 21st century culture and its application to their individual career choice.
• Demonstrate understanding of ethical responsibility.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Value diversity and understand its societal implications.

Requirements