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Crookston Campus
Applied Studies B.S.Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
Academic Affairs
The applied studies program addresses the needs of individuals whose educational objectives cannot be met through traditional degree programs. It provides a professionally accommodating entry point for students with previous educational and technical competencies to develop an individualized bachelor of science degree. Students are not allowed to complete this major if they have previously earned a baccalaureate degree or are currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree.
Program outcomes:
• Complete an individually tailored course of study that builds upon prior education and experience
• Demonstrate technical competencies in selected areas of study in an internship setting
• Demonstrate skills in communication, problem solving and working with others in a capstone experience
• Meet career development goals related to achieving a baccalaureate degree
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
60 credits
before admission to the program.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more
information, see the graduation requirements.
Program Requirements
Students develop a program of study selected to meet career goals. A specific program track in respiratory care is also available. Students must complete 40 upper division credits.
Liberal Education Requirements
A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required:
COMP 1011 - Composition I
[COMMUNICAT]
(3.0 cr)
COMP 1013 - Composition II
[COMMUNICAT]
(3.0 cr)
COMM 1101 - Public Speaking
[COMMUNICAT]
(3.0 cr)
Technology Requirement
Students must take 3 credits of any Computer Application (CA) Courses.
CA 1xxx
or
CA 2xxx
or
CA 3xxx
Applied Studies Options
Students either design a program with two fields of study, in consultation with an advisor, or they complete the respiratory care requirements.
Self-Designed Program
Students complete at least two areas of study, with at least one area having an occupational direction. Technical courses taken at a technical college may be used to complete one area of study. The first area of study requires at least 27 credits of technical or occupational courses. The second area of study requires at least 18 credits of additional courses selected across the curriculum to meet specific career objectives. All courses must be selected in consultation with an advisor.
APLS 3001 - Individual Program Development
(1.0 cr)
APLS 3900 - Internship/Field Experience
(1.0-3.0 cr)
APLS 4652 - Applied Studies Seminar
(2.0 cr)
First area of study (27 crs)
Second area of study (18 crs)
Electives (need max of 26 crs)
-OR-
Respiratory Care
Complete the requirements in the respiratory care sub-plan.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Online
The applied studies bachelor of science program is available online. Its requirements are identical with those of the on-campus bachelor of science program.
Online
Requirements are identical with those of the on-campus bachelor of science program.
Respiratory Care
Respiratory care program outcomes:
• Demonstrate respiratory care competencies in clinical settings as appropriate for certification in respiratory care
• Demonstrate skills in communication, problem solving and working with others in an appropriate capstone experience
• Meet career development goals related to achieving a baccalaureate degree
Courses taken at Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks, will be transferred in to complete the 1st area (23 credits) and 2nd area (31 credits) of study.
Liberal Education Requirements:
Respiratory Care Emphasis requires the additional Liberal Education Requirements:
BIOL 1009 - General Biology
[BIOL SCI, PEOPLE/ENV]
(4.0 cr)
CHEM 1001 - Introductory Chemistry
[PHYS SCI]
(4.0 cr)
PHIL 1001 - Introduction to Philosophy
[HUMANITIES, ETH/CIV RE]
(3.0 cr)
1st Area of Study
Courses taken at Northland Community and Technical College - minimum 23 credits: BIOL 2221, 2252, 2254, RESP 1104, 1110, 1120, 1124
2nd Area of Study
Courses taken at Northland Community and Technical College - minimum 31 credits: RESP 2206, 2212, 2242, 2248, 2252, 2258, 2262, 2266, 2276
Electives
Students need to take a maximum of 20.5 credits of electives to reach the 120 credits needed for graduation.
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.5] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |