Building on Your Associate’s Degree

Regis University’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree enhances professional development for community college transfer students earning an Associate of Applied Science degree, while honing their leadership skills to succeed in an array of career fields from counseling and social services, corporate or nonprofit management, to government, criminal justice and security.

Note: Some course work may need to be completed through directed study.

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Bachelor of Applied Science

Degree Overview

Our on-campus Bachelor of Applied Science degree provides the management, leadership, critical thinking, writing and communication skills necessary to broaden career horizons. It provides broad cognitive skills and perspectives associated with baccalaureate education that are relevant in any work environment.

Regis University’s Bachelor of Applied Science curriculum covers a broad range of disciplines, including the following areas of specialization:

  • Community Interpreting
  • Homeland Security
  • Management
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Whether your goal is to enhance your professional skills or change careers, the B.A. of Applied Science degree from Regis University’s College for Professional Studies equips you to play a significant role in the strategic success of today’s business world. It’s designed for community college students to seamlessly transfer credits from their Associate of Applied Science major into the Regis program.

The Bachelor of Applied Science program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in our School of Management MBA program or through other graduate degrees from our School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

A Faster Path to Success Through a Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
Students entering into the Bachelor of Applied Science with Management specialization have the opportunity to earn a combined bachelor's and Master of Science in Organization Leadership degree. Learn how  you can complete both degree programs at a faster pace and a more affordable cost.

Total Degree Requirements
Bachelor's degree: 128 credit hours
Combined Bachelor's and M.S. in Organization Leadership degree: 155 credit hours
Core studies requirements: 45 credit hours
Foundational course requirements: 18-36 credit hours
Upper division requirements: 30 credit hours
Specialization requirements: 15 credit hours selected from chosen specialization
Minor (optional) requirements: 0-12 credit hours
General elective requirements:

  • If a minor is completed: 5-23 credit hours
  • If a minor is not completed: 17-35 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Undergraduate Core

Advncd Oral/Written

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COM 406, COM 437, EN 325, EN 482, EN 475 (3SH)

English Composition

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EN 203 (3SH)

Global Issues

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Global Issues (6SH)

HU 366 - Leading Lives That Matter

Provides an opportunity to explore the question, "How ought we to live?" in light of educational and professional goals within the context of the Jesuit tradition.

Literature/Hum

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Literature/Humanities (3SH)

Mathematics

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MT 201, MT 204, MT 270 (3SH)

Natural Science

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Natural Science (3SH)

Oral Communication

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COM 210 or COM 211 (3SH)

Philosophy

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All PL courses (6SH)

Religious Studies

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all RC and RS courses (6SH)

Social Science

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Social Science (6SH)

Applied Science Major Foundational

Foundational Courses

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18 - 36 semester hours from a major area of study earned
from a completed Associate of Applied Science degree.

Applied Science Upper Division Major

BA 411/COM 408

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(3SH)
Conflict Management

BA/COM 407

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(3SH)
Leadership Principles

BA479/CIS480/COM406

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(3SH)
BA 479/CIS 480 - Managing Technology for Business Strategies
or
COM 406 - Communication in a Technological Environment

COM 400 - Intercultural Communication

Using readings, film, field experience and/or dialogue, the course investigates cultural identity, meaning, patterns, relationships and conflicts that arise as contact increases between people of different cultures in our global society.

Cross listing(s): PJ 406.

Senior Capstone

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(3SH)
BA 494- Comprehensive Capstone
OR
COM 494/CR 494- Senior Capstone
(You must take COM/CR 483 prior to taking this course)
OR
BA 493B- Senior Capstone

Specialization

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Take 15 semester hours in your Specialization:
Community Interpreting:
Com 427- Communication Ethics
And
Take 12 semester hours from:
BA 473/COM 470, COM 441, COM 418, PY 444/SO 481, PY 454
Homeland Security:
Take CR 445, CR 446, CR 448, CR 449, SO 447
Management:
Take BA 452, BA 454, BA 473/COM 470, BA 493A, BA 495E
Interdisiplinary Studies
Take five (5) 400-level courses in consulation
with your academic advisor

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

BA 407 Leadership Principles (3.00)

Examines evolution of leadership from a theoretical perspective with a focus on contemporary leadership. Topics include: management versus leadership, gender differences, power and social influence, ethics and values, culture and the key communication competencies of leadership. Requires students to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills and develop a personal model of leadership.

Cross listing(s): COM 407.

BA 411 Conflict Management (3.00)

Prepares students to identify, avoid, or manage common types of conflicts within organizations. Presents communication styles and strategies for working through conflict.

Cross listing(s): COM 408.

BA 479 Managing Tech for Business Strategies (3.00)

Provides executive perspective on management information systems, systems analysis and database management. Develops an understanding of strategic issues underlying information systems, technical issues in developing systems, strategic issues related to critical business success factors. Includes information's role in competition, industry leadership, and business planning. Covers alternative development methods and addresses issues of databases, projected management, and functional management. NOTE: Not for CIS majors.

Cross listing(s): CS 480 MCMT 480 CIS 480 BA 479.

BA 493B Senior Capstone (3.00 - 6.00)

Provides culminating experience of the major, focusing on integrating theory with application and implementation of research to a complex business problem, need, or opportunity.

Pre-requisite: BA*493A

BAS 494 Comprehensive Capstone (3.00)

Writing and responding to comprehensive research questions addressing core competencies within specific disciplines of study, interaction between a discipline and the Regis mission, and innovation across disciplines.

COM 400 Intercultural Communication (3.00)

Using readings, film, field experience and/or dialogue, the course investigates cultural identity, meaning, patterns, relationships and conflicts that arise as contact increases between people of different cultures in our global society.

Cross listing(s): PJ 406.

COM 406 Communication in a Technological Env. (3.00)

Explores the impact of the computer culture on human communication. Identifies how the computer culture has changed communication, norms, expectations and language. Practices key competencies associated with communication interaction, including interpersonal, organizational and conflict communication.

Pre-requisite: COM*210

COM 483 Research Methods (3.00)

Introduces scientific research methodology. Includes qualitative and quantitative research methods. Focuses on interpreting research studies in a critical manner and the skills necessary to begin original research.

Cross listing(s): PY 483 SO 483.

COM 494 Senior Capstone (3.00)

Provides the culminating experience of the major, focusing on integration and application of theory. Must be completed as graded course work at Regis University. Prerequisite(s): Majors only and senior standing. Successful completion of 18 upper division semester hours of communication course work required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE COM*483 PY*483 OR SO*483;

Cross listing(s): SO 494 PY 494.

How to Apply

Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online undergraduate application form 
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria. (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
  • Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received. 

    Transcript request forms  are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

    Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.

  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Students applying for the BAS degree with a specialization in Educational Interpreting: Please note that the state of Colorado requires you to have a fingerprint card on file before you can participate in teacher education courses. Contact your enrollment counselor for more information.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University $14,210 - $56,056 30 - 128 $427 $1,400
Colorado State University $17,032 - $48,393 30 - 120 $348 $6,579
Colorado Technical University $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Metro State College of Denver $10,721 -$30,584 30 - 120 $221 $4,100
Naropa $29,640 -$110,640 30 - 120 $900 $2,640
Regis University $12,350 -$52,530 30 - 128 $410 $50
University of Colorado at Denver $10,964 - $45,083 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763
University of Denver/University College $21,180 - $86,554 30 - 123 $697 $270 - $822

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
 Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Argosy University $16,425 - $65,025 30 - 120 $540 $225
Capella University $13,931 - $56,035 30 - 121 $463 $50
DeVry University $16,260 - $75,420 30 - 139 $540 $60 - $360
Drexel University $29,625 - $122,379 30 - 124 $970 $520 - $2,080
Kaplan University $17,457 - $67,846 30 - 121 $554 $845
Regis University $13,850 - $58,930 30 - 128 $460 $50
University of Phoenix $18,050 - $72,200 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800
Walden University $12,817 - $51,687 30 - 121 $418 $280 - $1,120

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