As part of the 120 credits required for a bachelor’s degree, students complete 45 credit hours (“Prescribed Electives”) in an occupational area or technical field, thus enabling them to design a degree path that aligns with their personal and professional goals, maximizes technical education credits, and rounds out content expertise.
Students who require credits to complete their Prescribed Electives choose from one of the concentration areas listed below when they are admitted to the program. The concentration is chosen in consultation with the Program Director and pre-approval is required. Note that some concentration area classes may have prerequisites or may be offered in a certain semester, sequence, or modality depending on the subject matter and instructor.
45 credits in Business
Our most popular focus area. The Business concentration blends a broad understanding of management principles with specialized operational skills to form a foundation for successful careers in business. Prescribed electives in this concentration are chosen from business classes offered by Weatherford College in consultation with the Program Director prior to registration each semester.
18-21 credits of approved courses from Information Technology + 24-27 credits in Business
The Information Technology concentration offers four focus areas: Information Systems, Web Development, Database Programming, and Cybersecurity. The student’s focus area and related IT classes are chosen in consultation with the BAAS Program Director and Information Technology faculty prior to registration each semester.
18 credits of approved courses in Criminal Justice + 27 credits in Business
The Criminal Justice concentration is designed for those preparing for law enforcement, homeland security, corrections, juvenile justice, and related careers, or those currently employed in the criminal justice field. Please contact the Program Director for classes that fulfill this concentration.
18 credits of approved courses in Fire Science + 27 credits in Business
The Fire Science concentration is designed for those preparing for a career in fire service and fire service management, or those currently employed as firefighters. Please contact the Program Director for classes that fulfill this concentration.
22 credits of approved courses in Cosmetology + 23 credits in Business
The Cosmetology concentration is designed for those preparing for a career as a cosmetologist and/or esthetician, or those currently employed in industry. Approval for this concentration requires an active barbering/cosmetology license and evidence of prior coursework as designated by Cosmetology faculty. Please contact the Program Director for classes that fulfill this concentration.