Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: Professional Studies Concentration
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: Professional Studies Concentration | ||
| General Education Requirements (Core Curriculum/Degree Specific Requirements) 1 | 42 | |
| Major (A.A.S. degree - in-block transfer courses) 2 | 36 | |
| Concentration: Professional Studies | ||
| Select two courses from each section: | 18 | |
| Communication and Writing | ||
| Communication for Business & the Professions | ||
or COMS 3386 | Learning to Listen: A Key Communication Competency | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Freedom of Speech and Civic Communication | ||
or ENGL 3377 | Argument and Persuasion | |
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
or SOCI 2399 | Writing in Sociology | |
| Historian's Craft | ||
| Ethics and Leadership | ||
| Strategic Organizational Communication | ||
| Ethical Theories | ||
or PHIL 4333 | Bioethics | |
or PHIL 4334 | Environmental Ethics | |
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Community Leadership | ||
| Problem Solving | ||
| Risk Communication | ||
| Historiography | ||
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
or POLS 3335 | Political Ethnic Minorities and Gender | |
| Research Methods in Sociology | ||
or SOCI 3371 | Qualitative Methods | |
| Demographic Techniques | ||
or SOCI 3373 | Social Program Evaluation | |
| Language Learning: Concepts & Methods | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| Advanced CHSS Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Emphasis 4 | 9 | |
| Professional Writing | ||
| Developing AI Literacy and Writing for Community Impact | ||
| Document Design | ||
| Public and Professional Writing | ||
| Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership | ||
| Public History | ||
| The Presidency and Executives | ||
| Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Social Policy | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Life Skills and Well-Being | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| Psychology Of Adjustment | ||
or PSYC 3331 | Abnormal Psychology | |
or PSYC 3374 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Health Psychology | ||
or SOCI 3365 | Sociology Of Health & Illness | |
| Sociology of the Life Course | ||
| Culture and Global Awareness | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Folklore | ||
or ENGL 3338 | Studies in Multicultural Literature | |
or ENGL 3363 | Mythology | |
or ENGL 3388 | Texas Crossroads | |
| Boomers to Zoomers | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Sociology of Latin America | ||
Select no more than one of the following WOLC courses: 5 | ||
| The Contemporary Arab World | ||
| Deaf Culture | ||
| French Culture & Civilization | ||
| Multicultures of American-German | ||
| Modern German Culture | ||
| Spanish Culture & Civilization | ||
| Spanish American Culture and Civilization | ||
| Internship or Capstone or Practicum | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Internship In Communication Studies | ||
| Technical Writing Internship | ||
| Applied Public History | ||
| Integrated Studies Career Paths | ||
| Political Science Internship | ||
| Internship In Applied Sociolgy | ||
| Individual Readings | ||
| Minor: Not Required 6, 7 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Preferred Core Curriculum (General Education) Courses:
- PHIL 2306 Contemporary Moral Issues (Component Area IV)
- PHIL 2303 Critical Thinking (Component Area VIII) or PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology (Component Area VIII) or SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology (Component Area VIII)
- SOCI 2319 Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Component Area IX) or COMS 1361 Public Speaking (Component Area IX)
- 2
A maximum of 66 semester credit hours are transferable. Additional hours may be needed to meet the total 120 SCH requirement. Students may transfer up to 36 SCH of WECM coursework from their A.A.S. degree. For more detailed information concerning General Education, Major, requirements, and transferable courses, please contact the Sam Center.
- 3
Advanced Elective courses must be housed in a department within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- 4
Students select 9 SCH from their chosen Emphasis.
- 5
A maximum of one course (3 SCH) can be chosen from the World Languages and Cultures option.
- 6
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 7
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core Curriculum and/or Major (A.A.S. degree in-block transferred courses)1, 2 | 15 | Core Curriculum and/or Major (A.A.S. degree in-block transferred courses)1, 2 | 15 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core Curriculum and/or Major (A.A.S. degree in-block transferred courses)1, 2 | 18 | Core Curriculum and/or Major (A.A.S. degree in-block transferred courses)1, 2 | 18 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core Curriculum (General Education)1 | 3 | Core Curriculum (General Education)1 | 3 |
| Professional Studies Concentration: Communication and Writing3 | 6 | Emphasis4 | 6 |
| Professional Studies Concentration: Ethics and Leadership3 | 6 | Professional Studies Concentration: Problem Solving3 | 6 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced CHSS Electives 5 | 9 | Advanced CHSS Electives5 | 3 |
| Core Curriculum (General Education)1 | 3 | Core Curriculum (General Education)1 | 3 |
| Emphasis 4 | 3 | Internship, Capstone, or Practicum6 | 3 |
| 15 | 9 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Preferred Core Curriculum (General Education) Courses:
- PHIL 2306 Contemporary Moral Issues (Component Area IV)
- PHIL 2303 Critical Thinking (Component Area VIII) or PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology (Component Area VIII) or SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology (Component Area VIII)
- SOCI 2319 Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Component Area IX) or COMS 1361 Public Speaking (Component Area IX)
- 2
A maximum of 66 semester credit hours are transferable. Additional hours may be needed to meet the total 120 SCH requirement. Students may transfer up to 36 SCH of WECM coursework from their A.A.S. degree. For more detailed information concerning General Education, Major, requirements, and transferable courses, please contact the Sam Center.
- 3
Select two courses from each section in the below Professional Studies Concentration table.
- 4
Students select 9 SCH from their chosen Emphasis. In addition, a maximum of one course (3 SCH) can be chosen from the World Languages and Cultures option.
- 5
Advanced Elective courses must be housed in a department within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- 6
Select one course from the below Internship/Capstone/Practicum table.
Notes:
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Studies Concentration 3 | ||
| Select two courses from each section: | 18 | |
| Communication and Writing | ||
| Communication for Business & the Professions | ||
or COMS 3386 | Learning to Listen: A Key Communication Competency | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Freedom of Speech and Civic Communication | ||
or ENGL 3377 | Argument and Persuasion | |
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
or SOCI 2399 | Writing in Sociology | |
| Historian's Craft | ||
| Ethics and Leadership | ||
| Strategic Organizational Communication | ||
| Ethical Theories | ||
or PHIL 4333 | Bioethics | |
or PHIL 4334 | Environmental Ethics | |
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Community Leadership | ||
| Problem Solving | ||
| Risk Communication | ||
| Historiography | ||
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
or POLS 3335 | Political Ethnic Minorities and Gender | |
| Research Methods in Sociology | ||
or SOCI 3371 | Qualitative Methods | |
| Demographic Techniques | ||
or SOCI 3373 | Social Program Evaluation | |
| Language Learning: Concepts & Methods | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Emphasis 4 | ||
| Select three courses from the following: 1 | 9 | |
| Professional Writing | ||
| Developing AI Literacy and Writing for Community Impact | ||
| Document Design | ||
| Public and Professional Writing | ||
| Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership | ||
| Public History | ||
| The Presidency and Executives | ||
| Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Social Policy | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Life Skills and Well-Being | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| Psychology Of Adjustment | ||
or PSYC 3331 | Abnormal Psychology | |
or PSYC 3374 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Health Psychology | ||
or SOCI 3365 | Sociology Of Health & Illness | |
| Sociology of the Life Course | ||
| Culture and Global Awareness | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Folklore | ||
or ENGL 3338 | Studies in Multicultural Literature | |
or ENGL 3363 | Mythology | |
or ENGL 3388 | Texas Crossroads | |
| Boomers to Zoomers | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Sociology of Latin America | ||
Select no more than one of the following WOLC courses: 1 | ||
| The Contemporary Arab World | ||
| Deaf Culture | ||
| French Culture & Civilization | ||
| Multicultures of American-German | ||
| Modern German Culture | ||
| Spanish Culture & Civilization | ||
| Spanish American Culture and Civilization | ||
- 1
Students select 9 SCH from their chosen Emphasis. In addition, a maximum of one course (3 SCH) can be chosen from the World Languages and Cultures option.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Internship/Capstone/Practicum 6 | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Internship In Communication Studies | ||
| Technical Writing Internship | ||
| Applied Public History | ||
| Integrated Studies Career Paths | ||
| Political Science Internship | ||
| Internship In Applied Sociolgy | ||
| Individual Readings | ||
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BAAS: Professional Studies Concentration is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Strategic professional communication.
- Applied research and data-informed decision making.
- Ethical and organizational leadership.
- Cross-cultural and civic competence.
- Problem solving in complex human systems.
