Applied Studies (B.S.)

Students develop a program of study selected to meet career goals. A specific program track in respiratory care is also available. Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

Liberal Education Requirements
A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required:
COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)

Technology Requirement
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)
CA 1xxx

Applied Studies Seminar
APLS 4652 - Applied Studies Seminar (2.5 cr)


Applied Studies Options
Students either design a program with two fields of study, in consultation with an adviser, or they complete the respiratory care requirements. Students are required to complete one of the following course groups.

Self-Designed Program
Students complete at least two areas of study, with at least one area having an occupational direction. Technical courses taken at a technical college may be used to complete one area of study. The first area of study requires at least 27 credits of technical or occupational courses. The second area of study requires at least 18 credits of additional courses selected across the curriculum to meet specific career objectives. All courses must be selected in consultation with an adviser.
APLS 3001 - Individual Program Development (0.5 cr)
APLS 3900 - Internship/Field Experience (1.0-3.0 cr)
First area of study
Second area of study

-OR-

Respiratory Care
Complete the requirements in the respiratory care subplan.

Program Sub-plans

A sub-plan is not required for this program.

Respiratory Care

Respiratory care program outcomes: graduates will

• demonstrate respiratory care competencies in clinical settings as appropriate for certification in respiratory care
• demonstrate skills in communication, problem solving and working with others in an appropriate capstone experience
• meet career development goals related to achieving a baccalaureate degree

Courses taken at Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks, will be transferred in to complete the 1st area (23 credits) and 2nd area (31 credits) of study.

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