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4. Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average in coursework from Siena Heights and demonstrate
proficiency in writing and mathematics.
Associate of Applied Science degree seekers must complete sixty (60) credit hours of college level credit, at least
18 of which must be from Siena Heights University. There is no upper-level requirement. All other requirements
are the same.
Learning Outcomes
The qualifying BAS/AAS major presented by the student is the basis for establishing learning
outcomes/competence in the student’s field of study and our BAS Program. Completed accredited technical
programs, registry, national certification, licensure, completion of nationally recognized exams, and successful
professional work experience and other training all are central to insuring competence and that the BAS/AAS
student has achieved appropriate/required learning outcomes in his/her field of study. This is a central and
unique feature of the BAS/AAS major at Siena Heights University.
Value Added
The Siena Heights Liberal Arts Program with its learning outcomes is an additional way the University enhances
value/additional competences to the BAS/AAS student’s personal learning history. Many students add minors,
even 2nd majors, and other sequences of study to achieve additional skills, competencies, depending on their
own personal, unique life circumstances. BAS/AAS students also often have completed much new, specialized
training beyond the learning experiences which comprise their BAS/AAS major. Wherever appropriate evaluative
means exist Siena Heights awards additional credit for such college-level learning.
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