OWC BACCALAUREATE
DEGREES
March 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science: A Natural Progression
Usual Associate Degree Progression AAS to BAS Progression
Associate in Arts(AA)
Associate in AppliedScience
(AAS)
Bachelor of Applied Science
(BAS)
Bachelor of Arts(BA)
Designed for
Transfer to
Designed for
Transfer to
Associate in Science
(AS)
Bachelor of Science
(BS)
Career
Ladder Progression
to
(In Florida,the AA transfers
to both BA and BS)
(In Florida, the AS enjoys limited
Transferability- e.g. AS to BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Overview
Joint Program with UWF First students enrolled fall 2004 Uses the state AS to BS model (2+2 degree
plan) Students must have associate degree and RN
license for admission All classes are in OWC district Students register with OWC for some courses
and with UWF for others UWF will actually award the degree
BSN Program Design
Associate Degree
RN License
Additional General Education Courses + Upper Division BSN Courses from OWC & UWF
BSN!
BSN Progress Report
Initial application pool of 30 students 22 students began program – most are part-
time 17 are OWC alums All but two are currently working as RN’s 21 students from Okaloosa or Walton counties,
one student from Santa Rosa County 2 students joined program in January First graduates expected in Spring of 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science Overview
Builds on the AAS, AS, or AA degrees by adding specialized upper division work in management
and maximizing prior technical expertise
Geared toward military and defense contractors
Offers four specific content options/concentrations
and a flexible “customized” trackAcquisitionsProject ManagementQuality ManagementTraining and DevelopmentCustom-planned combination option
BAS Program Design
AA or AS or AAS Degree
+ Additional general education and/or technical
credits
Technical Core Courses
Acquisitions Project Mgt Quality Training Customized
BAS!
Emphasis Emphasis in in AcquisitionsAcquisitions
Career in military acquisitions Eventual articulation with Defense Acquisition University Eventual Defense Acquisition Workforce
Improvement Act (DAWIA) certifications Appropriate for civil service and military billets in the defense
acquisitions fields:
Finance and contracting Production, quality and manufacturing Purchasing Life cycle logistics Systems planning research and
development
Emphasis in Emphasis in Project Project ManagementManagement
Designed for individuals in careers which involve oversight of “one-time projects” or
varying projects which shift over time Appropriate for positions involving the
following types of activities: Process implementation Event planning and oversight Fund raising Grant development and oversight New product or service development Facilities construction/remodeling Conversion efforts (e.g. changing software) Accreditation/certification projects
Emphasis in Quality Emphasis in Quality ImprovementImprovement
Applicable for jobs in any setting where efficiency, measurable outcomes and adherence to performance standards are key
Issues typical to this area include
Workplace safety ISO 9000 and/or 14000 Regulatory compliance Cost accounting and inventory
control Product certifications Customer service Market and product research
Emphasis In Training and Emphasis In Training and DevelopmentDevelopment
Provides appropriate background for the following career paths:
Independent consultants Information directors Human resource managers Military installation
education officers Sales and marketing Continuing
education/professional development managers
Training directors
THE THE CUSTOMIZED CUSTOMIZED
APPROACHAPPROACH
Students work with a program advisor or faculty member to select courses from all the areas of emphasis to “carve out” an individualized program to meet their own career goals or to follow direction from a employer!
BAS Progress Report
Nearly 250 program applicants to date 145 students currently enrolled (nearly 100 more than
anticipated!)– most are part-time Approximately 30% active duty military, 40% defense
industry-related workers and 30% traditional baccalaureate students continuing at OWC
Approximately 53% female and 47% male Most popular areas of emphasis: 1. acquisitions, 2.
project management,3. training and development 30 additional students began this spring Earliest graduates could complete by December 2005
What’s Next? Prepare SACS Commission on Colleges follow-
up report on one recommendation from site visit in February 2005
Continue course development for both programs
Continue recruitment efforts for both programs Develop additional placement services for
graduates Pursue funding and reporting issues with the
Florida Legislature Continue to build the baccalaureate program
endowment through the OWC Foundation
Change in College Status and Perception College district has glowed with what it
sees as the development of its college from a two-year to a four- year college
Favorable and continuing print and broadcast media
A shock in the realization that associate degrees were not perceived as complete degrees by the community
Success in fund raising—half way to a $500,000 founding endowment