Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science is the ideal pathway for graduates with an Applied Arts and Science (AAS) degree to continue their professional development and get ahead in the workplace. By applying your technical degree credits from an AAS degree, a BAAS degree at UTEP can be completed in a shorter amount of time than other degrees. This saves you on time and money. At University of Texas El Paso fulfill this applied degree only and are not intended to be transferred into a traditional BA or BS degree program.

Key Facts

As a graduate of our BAAS program, the writing and communication skills that you will strengthen can prepare you for managerial or supervisory roles, licensing, or promotion. Marketable skills that you will improve upon include critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership.

If you were a student in an accredited college in the El Paso region, earned an AAS, and wish to continue your pursuit in higher education, you can complete a bachelor’s degree using up to 33 AAS credit hours towards a BAAS.

The BAAS is a degree tailored to fit your personal and professional goals. Earning a Bachelor’s degree will allow you to confidently seek opportunities to take your career to new heights.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art Appreciation

History of Art

Communication Law and Society

Workplace Writing

Technical Writing

Advanced Composition: Argument

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 1644 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$65.00 application fee

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International applicants must complete the Confirmation of Financial Resources form to determine if you meet the required economic resource requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8800 USD / year

≈ 8800 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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