Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies in Technical and Applied Studies

Kent State University

The Bachelor of Technical & Applied Studies (BTAS) degree is a completer program designed for students with an associate degree or some college-level coursework who wish to begin working toward a bachelor’s degree. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working students and to time- and place-bound adults. The B.T.A.S. degree integrates the practical application of technical skills and knowledge with the professional skills instilled in a bachelor’s degree program. Students focus on career paths in technical and applied areas of specializations, leading to breadth and depth in a particular discipline.The program provides a foundation for further graduate education and benefits students who need additional workplace and professional skills beyond their technical education with hands-on learning, experiential learning opportunities, internships and research projects. Employers are searching for professionals with a combination of technical expertise and business soft skills this program provides the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to transition from student to professional.

College of Applied and Technical Studies