Undergraduate Degree Programs

B.A.S. Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is presently a degree completion program designed for
individuals who already hold an Associate’s degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or an Associate's degree in
Science (A.S.). This degree is designed to further the knowledge and management skills of employees
and managers whose previous educational background is primarily technical or industrial. William
Woods University designs all undergraduate completion programs to be completed within 2 years of
study.

B.S.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is presently a degree completion program designed for those that are
already state licensed RNs and have completed an Associate’s Degree or Diploma program. This degree
is designed to further the knowledge and management skills of employees and managers whose
previous educational background is primarily practice based. William Woods University designs all
undergraduate completion programs to be completed within 2 years of study.

B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts program prepares students for both professional and higher educational
opportunities in the art world. BFA students gain a solid foundation in a variety of art processes and
techniques, along with an understanding of the arts from both an historical and a cultural perspective.
Students have the opportunity to focus on specific areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, or ceramics
while developing their own personal aesthetic. William Woods University designs all undergraduate
Bachelor degree programs to be completed within 4 years of study.

B.S. Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree usually includes a major of 42 to 60 credits. This degree does not require
a minor. Majors associated with the bachelor of science degree best serve students interested in
preparation for more immediate career opportunities and provide more extensive course work with an
applied emphasis. William Woods University designs all undergraduate Bachelor degree programs to be
completed within 4 years of study.

B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work degree includes a major of 48 credit hours. It does not require a minor
William Woods University designs all undergraduate Bachelor degree programs to be completed within 4
years of study.

A.A. Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) is a 61-hour degree rooted in the University’s General Education curriculum.
Program completion qualifies a student for admission into a bachelor's program of the University and
meets the institution's General Education requirements William Woods University designs all
undergraduate Associate degree programs to be completed within 2 years of study.

A.S. Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) is a 68-hour degree rooted in a scientific or technical field. It meets the
institution's General Education requirements. William Woods University designs all undergraduate
Associate degree programs to be completed within 2 years of study.

B.A. Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree usually includes a major of 30-42 credits and a minor of 18 credits. Majors
associated with the bachelor of arts are most appropriate to students seeking a liberal-learning, preprofessional or graduate school orientation. Bachelor of Arts degree programs require a minor and six
credit hours of any foreign language. William Woods University designs all undergraduate Bachelor degree programs to be completed within 4 years of study.