Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

GI Bill® Eligible

Learn how veteran benefits can help you pay for your degree.

Best for Vets Ranking

UNT is Ranked 29th nationally as a Best for Vets college and 17th as a Best College by Military Times.

Personalized support

Gain access to premium student support services including 1:1 academic advising, mentoring, career counseling, and more.

Transfer U.S. Military Credit

Seamlessly transfer up to 84 credits, including U.S. Military credit, prior learning, and more.

Flexible learning

8-week asynchronous courses adapt to your schedule and commitments so you can achieve your academic goals on your terms.

Ready to finish your bachelor's degree?

Your hard work counts. If you have at least 30 credit hours from an accredited institution, you can finish your degree with the University of North Texas (UNT).

UNT’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) program is designed to streamline your path to a fully accredited bachelor’s degree by making it easy to transfer course work you’ve previously completed for technical, applied, or U.S. military credit. You can even request credit for certain programs you’ve completed on Coursera!

Put your military experience to work

For active duty military, reserve military, or veterans of the army, navy, marine corps and coast guard your concentration may consist of credit awarded for formal training received in the service. 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.

How to request recognition of prior learning

If you’ve completed one or more of the following programs on Coursera, you may also be eligible to have your prior learning recognized for credit for lower-level courses toward this degree. Recognition of prior learning can help you lower the cost and earn your degree faster based on the number of credits approved upon enrollment.¹

Worried about finding time for your degree? The UNT B.A.A.S program is offered online with 8-week asynchronous courses that are designed to adapt to your schedule and commitments.

Many benefits like the GI Bill® are available to advance the education and skills of Veterans and Service members. As a veteran, active duty member or reservist, there are military benefits you or your family can access to help get the degree you deserve. Learn more here.

Interested? A UNT advisor can help you find the fastest path to earning your degree—and how your military experience and Coursera learning can count for credit. Learn more by requesting information.

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About UNT

UNT is one of the nation’s largest public research universities and recognized as a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification. Named one of America’s Best College Buys® for 24 consecutive years, UNT is a flexible, affordable way to finish your degree. UNT is also recognized as a Best for Vets College and ranks 17th nationally as a Best College by Military Times.

¹Each university determines the number of pre-approved prior learning credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies. Tuition Cost: $330-$750 per credit hour.