About the Online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program
Penn LPS Online’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences is an accredited degree designed for working adults and other nontraditional students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree and want to pursue an online Ivy League education in the liberal arts. With a variety of online Ivy League courses and degree concentrations to choose from, you can tailor an educational experience that fits your personal and professional goals. Our online curriculum also integrates professional and academic opportunities for students to apply the knowledge and skills they develop through their coursework.
Learn more about what this program entails by viewing the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree requirements.
The intended primary audience for the BAAS is those who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. The BAAS is not appropriate for those with advanced degrees. Penn LPS Online offers certificate programs for those who want to focus on a particular area of study. Penn LPS offers graduate degree programs in a number of subject areas, as well as a post-baccalaureate program for those looking to take individual courses.
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences concentrations
Virtual information session
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Admission
Two pathways lead to admission to the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences. The standard admission process includes a review of your previous transcripts with a focus on the most recent coursework. Alternately, you can “prove your way in” through our Gateway Program by successfully completing four designated gateway courses Penn LPS Online courses with a minimum GPA requirement to demonstrate your ability and commitment to academic success.
Whether you already have an associate degree, some college, a high school diploma, or GED, Penn LPS Online makes an online Ivy League experience accessible to you.
Flexible and career-focused
Our online Ivy League courses offer flexible and accelerated schedules, high-impact learning, and the experience that both students and employers value. In the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, you choose the academic path that best fits your personal and professional goals.
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