Bachelor Degree Programs
The Bachelor’s degree is an upper-level degree that offers students an opportunity to continue their education beyond the Associate level. At EFSC, students can earn a bachelor’s degree at a fraction of the cost of a university or private college.
Students will complete 120 credit hours of coursework, 60 of which are obtained from the student’s associate degree. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study. Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid, to meet the needs of busy professionals.
EFSC offers the following bachelor degrees:
Students should be aware of the following:
- Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Program-Specific Graduation Requirements
- Academic Communities (Meta Major)
- Core Courses
- Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement
- College Level Communication and Math Skills
- Excess Hours Advisory Statement
- Foreign Language Competency
- Governing Catalog and Continuous Enrollment
The Program and Admission Requirements chart lists specific admission requirements by program, such as if the program is limited access or requires a specific degree, certification or license, and if the program is financial aid eligible. The Program of Study page for each program will outline program-specific courses and other requirements.
Can you take a bachelor-level course if not in a bachelor's program?
Students who have not been accepted into a bachelor's program may take upper level courses, by exception, based on the following:
Transient Students: Students who attend another college or university may take upper division courses upon receipt of a transient letter from their home institution and permission from the EFSC program manager and section instructor. Student must meet the course prerequisite requirements.
EFSC Students Not in a Bachelor’s Program: Student must have an A.A./A.S. degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Additionally:
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Student may take up to a maximum of 12 credit hours while coded as A.A., A.S., or non-degree . After 12 credit hours, student must apply and be accepted to a Bachelor program to take additional upper division courses.
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All upper division course registrations must be approved by both the program manager and the section instructor. Student must meet prerequisite requirements.
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Registration may take place no earlier than one week prior to a semester’s fee due date. Approvals will be forwarded to and held by Bachelor Advising. One week prior to the fee due date, Bachelor Advising will place the appropriate overrides to enable the student to register.
Any exceptions must be approved by the Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs.
EFSC Bachelor Programs
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
- Applied Health Sciences
- Computer Information Systems Technology
- Organizational Management
- Accounting Specialization
- Banking and Financial Management Specialization
- Event Planning and Management Specialization
- General Business Specialization
- Healthcare Management Specialization
- Human Resource Management Specialization
- Nonprofit Management Specialization
- Public Administration Specialization
- Public Safety Specialization
- Sales and Marketing Specialization
- Sports Management Specialization
- Travel and Tourism Management Specialization
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Science Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Specialization
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Chemistry Teacher Specialization
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Middle School Science Teacher Specialization
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Specializations: Most bachelor's degrees have specializations. Student must select one specialization to follow, and will receive the designated "parent" bachelor's degree upon graduation. While students may take additional courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Course Requirements
Unless specified differently in the program, Bachelor's students will follow the course and other graduation requirements prescribed for the Associate in Arts degree, including 36 credits of general education coursework as follows:
| Area | Description | Credits |
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| Area 1 | Communications | 9 credits |
| Area 2 | Mathematics | 6 credits |
| Area 3 | Natural Science | 7 credits |
| Area 4 | Humanities | 6 credits |
| Area 5 | Social/Behavioral Science | 8 credits |
Click here to see the Associate in Arts course requirements
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Work with your academic advisor to ensure you complete the applicable prerequisites required for your intended bachelor's degree.
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Work with your bachelor's advisor to ensure you complete the specific course requirements for your degree and area of specialization.
Technical Electives
Students entering a bachelor's program with an Associate in Arts degree may need to complete additional Technical Electives. Technical electives are college-level courses in a related area. Students entering the program with an A.S. degree may already have this requirement completed depending on the focus of their A.S. degree. Students will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study. Some Bachelor degree specializations do not include technical electives.