Applied Bachelor Program Approval Process

BAS Degree Approval

• 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Implementation Planning Timeline
• Library rubric for BAS degrees

Statement of Need

Upon receipt of the Statement of Need, SBCTC staff will:

• schedule a discussion between the State Board and college administration
• provide notice to higher education institutions of the Statement of Need

System colleges and universities have 30 calendar days to express concern or ask questions.

Colleges must submit the program proposal within 12 months of SBCTC receiving the Statement of Need. If the proposal is not received within 12 months, the Statement of Need is void.

• Statement of need form (20 page limit)
• Applied baccalaureate degree supply/demand gap rubric for colleges(Required)

Model Statements

• BAS Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Automation, Clover Park Technical College
• BAS Teacher Education, Lower Columbia College
• BAS Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Edmonds Community College

Program Proposal

When a college submits a program proposal, SBCTC staff has 90 working days to complete the paperwork and recommendation to the Board.

Note: These time frames may be modified based upon negotiated agreements between SBCTC and the college as needed to secure a fair and deliberate process to approve degree programs.

• Program proposal form (30 page limit)
• Minimum general education requirements for applied baccalaureate degrees
• Applied baccalaureate external review rubric

Model Proposals

• BAS Business Management, Pierce College
• BAS Sustainable Agriculture Systems, Walla Walla Community College
• BAS Information Technology Networking, Whatcom Community College

BAS Policies

• SBCTC Policy Manual, Section 4.20.00 Degree Requirements
• SBCTC Policy Manual, Chapter 4 – Appendix D: Applied Baccalaureate Degree Approval Process
• Applied Baccalaureate Degree and Certificate Policy

Tuition and enrollment reporting

• Current tuition for applied baccalaureate degrees
• Upper and lower division tuition calculator (college access only)
• SBCTC Policy Manual, Section 5.90 Tuition and Fees
• SBCTC Policy Manual, Section 5.90.50 International Students