Review the application instructions and apply today. For assistance on your application or more information about the program, request info.
Start without starting over and finish faster by transferring up to 90 credits.
8-week terms. Summer acceleration options. Full/part-time schedules. View calendar!
$330 per credit hour for most. Federal financial aid and other financing options available.
Customizable specialization options. Choose from 9 specializations to create your degree plan.
Find supportive community, learning services, and one to one coaching. Check out Alex's story!
At UNT, we understand that your journey is unique, and our online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program is designed with you in mind. You can transfer up to 90 credits, including military, technical, and prior learning, to save both time and money. With flexible 8-week courses, scholarships, financial aid, and dedicated support, we're here to help you every step of the way. You'll become part of a supportive community that genuinely cares about your success and is ready to help you achieve your goals.
Additionally, your prior learning on Coursera may apply towards this degree - learn more about eligible Professional Certificates.
Summer 2025 5W1 & 8W1
Summer 2025 5W2
Fall 2025
Watch our latest webinars on our YouTube channel
Learn more about the UNT online student experience in our podcast, Scrappy Start. Listen now!
Review the application instructions and apply today. For assistance on your application or more information about the program, request info.
Start without starting over and finish faster by transferring up to 90 credits.
8-week terms. Summer acceleration options. Full/part-time schedules. View calendar!
$330 per credit hour for most. Federal financial aid and other financing options available.
Customizable specialization options. Choose from 9 specializations to create your degree plan.
Find supportive community, learning services, and one to one coaching. Check out Alex's story!
Start without starting over and finish faster by transferring up to 90 credits.
8-week terms. Summer acceleration options. Full/part-time schedules. View calendar!
$330 per credit hour for most. Federal financial aid and other financing options available.
Customizable specialization options. Choose from 9 specializations to create your degree plan.
Find supportive community, learning services, and one to one coaching. Check out Alex's story!
At UNT, we understand that your journey is unique, and our online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program is designed with you in mind. You can transfer up to 90 credits, including military, technical, and prior learning, to save both time and money. With flexible 8-week courses, scholarships, financial aid, and dedicated support, we're here to help you every step of the way. You'll become part of a supportive community that genuinely cares about your success and is ready to help you achieve your goals.
Additionally, your prior learning on Coursera may apply towards this degree - learn more about eligible Professional Certificates.
Summer 2025 5W1 & 8W1
Summer 2025 5W2
Fall 2025
Watch our latest webinars on our YouTube channel
Learn more about the UNT online student experience in our podcast, Scrappy Start. Listen now!
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) from UNT is a unique bachelor’s degree completion program that offers a generous transfer credit policy. Students with a variety of backgrounds and experiences are able to receive credit for their prior college, military, and technical experience. Plus you may be able to earn credit from prior learning done on Coursera. This allows students to jump right into this career-driven curriculum to learn job-ready skills they can take into their current or future roles.
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I knew, moving forward in my workplace, it was going to be very important to have (my bachelor's degree). Not many people have one (in the culinary field).
B.A.A.S. Graduate
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I knew, moving forward in my workplace, it was going to be very important to have (my bachelor's degree). Not many people have one (in the culinary field).
B.A.A.S. Graduate
University of North Texas
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This flexible program provides a tailored educational experience to meet the needs of learners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Specializations allow for further into in-demand focus areas to build skills needed to secure roles in fields like Information Technology, Administration, Operations, and more.
When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹
Beginner · Professional Certificate
Beginner · Professional Certificate
¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
Beginner · Professional Certificate
¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
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DuoLingo score of at least 100/160. TOEFL score of 79 or above. IELTS score of 6.0 or above. PTE score of 53 or above.
The degree is completely online so earning the degree does not make students eligible for a student visa.
Yes, many students in the B.A.A.S. program work full-time or part-time while attending UNT. However, remember the need to balance school with work and your personal life when determining how many courses to take each semester. Students can expect 15 hours of study time per class per week.
You may take core classes at an accredited community college, another accredited college or university, or at UNT. Core courses taken at a community college or another Texas university may be transferred to UNT. Sometimes it is advisable to take an upper division core course (those numbered 3000 or higher) from UNT. Doing so may maximize the number of credits you are able to transfer from a community college. Your UNT advisor will help you decide what makes the most sense for you. You should always consult with your UNT advisor before taking classes at the community college.
No, the Professional Foundations courses are required upper division courses that can only be completed at UNT.
Any former or returning UNT student should contact B.A.A.S. advising at BAASCoursera@unt.edu to review program requirements and receive help walking through the readmission process.
The time it takes to complete a BAAS degree depends on how many hours you need to satisfy the degree requirements, the number of hours you take each semester, and your academic performance. Typically, students take between 6 and 12 hours each semester and complete their degree within 2 to 3 years. Some students take longer, while others finish faster. If a student is receiving financial aid, full-time is considered 12 hours, or two classes each 8 weeks and part-time is considered 6 hours or one class each 8 weeks.
You are required to take at least 30 hours of coursework from UNT to meet the university residency hour requirement. You are also required to complete 36 hours of upper division coursework. Of those 36 hours, at least 24 hours must be from courses taken at UNT.
Upper division courses are typically offered at four-year colleges and universities in students’ junior and senior years. Upper division courses are numbered 3000 and 4000 at UNT. Upper-division courses are also called advanced level courses.
$990 ($330 x 3 Credit Hours) for most. This does not include the cost of books.
Many of UNT’s current students are using financial aid, payment plans, and company reimbursement benefits to meet their college investment needs. In addition, UNT offers an opportunity for all admitted students to apply for scholarships. Learn more on our financial aid website.
You can begin taking classes once you've been admitted to UNT, have met with a UNT academic advisor, and have completed the B.A.A.S. online orientation course. The B.A.A.S. program has three cohorts per year; one that begins in May, one in August, and one that begins in January.
After you register for your courses, you can find required textbooks and even order them online at the UNT Bookstore. You can also check with other local bookstores and online retailers. Prices will vary by site and the types of books required. UNT Faculty work hard to provide the most cost effective class resources, many of which are free to students.
University of North Texas handles all financial information. Learn more here.
Yes.
A specialization is a set of four courses that give students deeper knowledge into necessary career skills. Students typically graduate with 2-3 specialization areas, depending on the credit hours they transferred in. Students select specializations that, along with their other B.A.A.S. coursework, prepare them for future career aspirations or educational objectives.
Your diploma will show that you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences. It will also show that the awarding body is the University of North Texas. Your degree will not mention “online” nor Coursera.
You will receive an email from UNT asking you to login to your my.unt account. This account will be your hub for all things UNT - Financial Aid, Bill payment, Admissions decisions, and more.
To check the status of your application, please visit my.unt.edu
Yes. There's an application fee of $75 for domestic applicants and $85 for international applicants.
Please see these updated instructions on how to pay your application fee.
Your admission decision will come first through your my.unt.edu account. You will also receive an email.
UNT can accept U.S. military credit toward degree requirements for the BAAS degree. Please send your Joint Services Transcript directly to UNT Admissions for credit review. You may also submit your DD-214 to UNT for 4 credit hours of physical education.
Yes, you will work alongside other students in online discussion forums, group projects, and optional live sessions.
Please reach out to a UNT enrollment counselor at UNT-BAAS@coursera.org with any questions.
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