Bachelor of Science- Applied Sciences

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree  program enables midcareer adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree.

Areas of Study

Students select the area of study, or major, that matches their expertise or profession. Several areas of study, require students to possess professional certification or licensure. In some cases, students are required to complete a full year of calculus to meet degree requirements.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree may select from the following areas of study:

  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aviation Flight Technology
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Aviation Management
  • Biomedical Electronics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Construction
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics Systems Engineering Technology**
  • Energy Systems Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Military Technology Leadership*
  • Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology**
  • Nuclear Engineering Technology
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics
  • Technical Studies

*Available only to military personnel or veterans

**ABET accredited

Transfer Credits--Demonstration of Currency

Currency of knowledge is a critical aspect of the Thomas Edison State University degrees. Keeping abreast of change and innovation in the world today is a requisite of professional men and women. As adult learners, students may have earned a significant portion of their technical credits 10 or more years prior to their application to Thomas Edison State University. The University is aware of this possibility and has developed policies and procedures to ensure the quality of its degree programs and to accommodate students’ needs.

For students enrolled in the BS degree, up to half of the credits up to 22 credits in the area of study will be accepted regardless of the age of these credits. To validate the currency of their knowledge, students can supply documentation of certain types of learning experiences through our Demonstration of Currency process. These documents will be reviewed by an associate or assistant dean from the Heavin School of Arts, Sciences, and Technology and, if approved, will be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar for an update to the Academic Evaluation.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Requirements (45-46 Credits)

General Education Credit Distribution by Category
Category Credits
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills
     Written Communication (English Composition I and II) 6
     Oral Communication 3
     Quantitative Literacy and Mathematical Skills 3
     Information Literacy: SOS-110: Critical Information Literacy 3
B. Civic and Global Leadership
     Diversity 3
     Ethical Leadership 3
     Civic Engagement and Awareness 3
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures
     Social Sciences 3
     History 3
     Humanities 3
     Two courses from the categories above 6
D. Scientific Knowledge
     Natural Sciences and Computer Science 6-7
Total General Education Credits 45-46

II. Area of Study (55-74 Credits)

III. Electives (0-20 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

Bachelor’s degree graduates from the applied science and technology areas will have the ability to:

  • possess an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, modern tools, and advanced technology of the discipline;
  • demonstrate the ability to design, analyze, and effectively use systems, components and methods with a framework of quality and continuous improvement;
  • demonstrate knowledge of the applicable standards for occupational health and safety, the environment, and regulatory procedure; and
  • communicate effectively in the technical discipline.