Interdisciplinary and Degree Completion Programs
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Offered OnlineThe Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is limited to students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. If a student has earned an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution, he or she may enroll on the University campus of MSU Billings to complete General Education requirements and take upper division credits in existing areas of study which will complement the student’s AAS credits already earned.
Academic Requirements
The BAS requires completion of a minimum of 60 credits beyond the AAS degree. Coursework must include completion of specified General Education courses and other upper division coursework that relates to and is supportive of the AAS degree. A minor is not allowed with this program.
Requirements for the BAS degree are as follows:
- Completion of an AAS degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Satisfy the General Education Requirements at MSU Billings.
- Earn a minimum of 30 credits from MSU Billings.
- Complete a minimum of 30 upper division credits, of which at least 21 must be earned from MSU Billings.
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Academic Dean responsible for the majority of the courses in the Thematic Concentration. Students seeking a concentration in Business are limited to 27 credits in the College of Business.
- A grade of “C” or higher is mandatory in all courses in the thematic concentration.
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (BSLS)
Offered OnlineThe Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies at MSU Billings is designed to meet the following objectives:
- Provide students with the opportunity to participate in integrated thematic programs of an interdisciplinary nature utilizing resources currently available at MSU Billings.
- Offer students with credits from many sources the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree which has focus and integrity.
Academic Requirements
Students must:
- Earn at least 120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.
- Satisfy the General Education requirements at MSU Billings.
- Earn a minimum of 30 credits from MSU Billings.
- Complete at least 36 upper division credits, of which at least 24 must be earned from MSU Billings.
- Complete a thematic concentration of 30 credits including at least 15 credits from one discipline. This concentration shall be prepared in collaboration with a faculty advisor and approved by the Dean of the College where the primary discipline in the plan of studies resides.
- A grade of “C” or higher is mandatory in all courses in the thematic concentration.
- A minor is not allowed with this program.
General Studies Associate of Science/Associate of Arts
The Associate of Science (AS)/Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a 60-credit program that includes 31 credits of General Education requirements and 29 credits of electives. Students will work with an academic advisor to design an AS/AA degree. AS/AA degrees may be designed to provide a foundation for moving on to a 120-credit bachelor’s degree. Contact the Advising Center at (406) 657-2240 for further details.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. Global Academic Skills | ||
| Regarding Global Academic Skills, students are required to take 1 course from Mathematics, 1 course from English, and 1 course from Communication & Information Literacy. | ||
| A. Mathematics | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Mathematics | ||
| Extended Technical Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| College Math for Healthcare | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Survey of Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Intro to Statistical Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| B. English | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| College Writing I | ||
| Intro to Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Business Writing | ||
| C. Communication & Information Literacy | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Cyber Security & Electronic Co | ||
| Intro to Public Speaking | ||
| Intro to Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Communication in Small Groups | ||
| Honors Inquiry and Research | ||
| Research in the Info Age | ||
| II. Natural Sciences | ||
| Regarding Natural Sciences, students are required to take one course from Life Sciences and one course from Physical Sciences. At least one course must include a corresponding laboratory. 1 | ||
| A. Life Sciences | ||
| Select three credits from the following with a corresponding laboratory course if not taken in Physical Sciences: | 3-4 | |
| Discover Biology | ||
| Discover Biology Lab | ||
| Fund of Bio for Allied Health | ||
| Fund Bio: Nature of Nutrition | ||
| Principles of Living Systems | ||
| Principles Living Systems Lab | ||
| B. Physical Sciences | ||
| Select three credits from the following with a corresponding laboratory course if not taken in Life Sciences: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lab | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to Gen Chem Lab | ||
| College Chemistry I | ||
| College Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Spatial Sciences Tech and Appl | ||
| Spatial Sciences & Tech Lab | ||
| Our Physical World | ||
| Our Physical World Lab | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics I Lab | ||
| A and B. Integrated Sciences | ||
| Integrated Sciences I | ||
| Integrated Sciences Lab I | ||
| Integrated Sciences II | ||
| Integrated Science Lab II | ||
| III. Social Sciences and History | ||
| Regarding Social Sciences and History, students are required to take one course from Social Sciences and one course from History. | ||
| A. Social Sciences | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
or BGEN 105B | Introduction to Business | |
| Comm in a Dynamic Workplace | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Education and Democracy | ||
| Personal Health and Wellness | ||
| Intro to American Government | ||
| Intro to Comparative Govt | ||
| Intro to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| B. History | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| World History to 1500 CE | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Intro to International Rel | ||
| IV. Cultural Diversity | ||
| Regarding Cultural Diversity, students are required to take one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Culture & Society | ||
| Global Visual Culture | ||
| Intro to Intercultural Comm | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Global Health Issues | ||
| World Lit Survey | ||
| World Music | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Native Americans in Contmp Soc | ||
| Intro to Diversity in Counslng | ||
| The Religious Quest | ||
| The Hispanic Tradition | ||
| Women, Culture & Society | ||
| V. Arts and Humanities | ||
| Regarding Arts and Humanities, students are required to take one course from Fine Arts and one course from Humanities. | ||
| A. Fine Arts | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Visual Language-Drawing | ||
| Visual Language-2-D Fndtns | ||
| Visual Language-3-D Fndtns | ||
| Ceramics for Non-Majors | ||
| Intro Creative Writing Wrkshp | ||
| Introduction to World Cinema | ||
| Film & Lit | ||
| Enjoyment of Music | ||
| Band: MSUB Symphonic | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I: MSUB | ||
| Choral Ensemble: Univ Chorus | ||
| Exploring Digital Photography | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| B. Humanities | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Perspectives and Understanding | ||
| Intro to Literature | ||
| Montana Literature | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Philosophies of Life | ||
| People and Politics | ||
| Total Minimum credits | 31 | |
- Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Satisfy the General Education requirements of MSU Billings
- Earn a C- or better in all General Education requirements
- A minimum of 20 semester credits with 40 grade points must be earned at MSU Billings
Contact Information
Registrar's Office
McMullen Hall first floor west
(406) 657-2158
Advising Center
McMullen Hall first floor west
(406) 657-2240
Admissions & New Student Services
McMullen Hall first floor east
(406) 657-2888