Courses for the B.A.A.S program are offered at the main campus in Denton, at the UNT at Frisco locations and at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney.

Some classes are offered during the summer. Depending on the course, summer classes are available in 3-week, 5-week, 8-week and 10-week formats. Consult with your UNT advisor about class availability during the summer. Course listings and schedules can be found at UNT’s Office of the Registrar.

Yes, many students in the B.A.A.S program work full-time or part-time while attending UNT. However, remember the need to balance school with work and your personal life when determining how many courses to take each semester. Refer to the Degree Plan page for more information.

You may take core classes at an accredited community college, another accredited college or university, or at UNT. Core courses taken at a community college or another Texas university may be transferred to UNT. Sometimes it is advisable to take an upper division core course (those numbered 3000 or higher) from UNT. Doing so may maximize the number of credits you are able to transfer from a community college. Your UNT advisor will help you decide what makes the most sense for you.

No, the Professional Foundations courses are required upper division courses that must be completed at UNT.

The time it takes to complete a B.A.A.S. degree depends on how many hours you need to satisfy the degree requirements, the number of hours you take each semester, and your academic performance. Typically, students take between 9 and 12 hours each semester and complete their degree within 1½ to 2 years. Some students take longer, while others finish faster. Remember, you can take courses at UNT and a community college at the same time.

You are required to take at least 30 hours of coursework from UNT. You are also required to complete 36 hours of upper division coursework. Of those 36 hours, at least 24 hours must be from courses taken at UNT.

Upper division courses are typically offered at four-year colleges and universities in students’ junior and senior years. You cannot take upper-division courses at a community college. Upper division courses are numbered 3000 and higher at UNT. Often upper-division courses are also called advanced level courses.

The cost of tuition depends on your residency status. Texas residents pay less in tuition than those who live out-of-state. The current tuition rates at UNT are posted at Student Accounting.

The Occupational Specialization consists of courses related to a specific occupation, field, or subject. Many workforce or technical courses taken at a community college or in the military are used to form your Occupational Specialization. In some cases, an Occupational Specialization is created out of courses taken at UNT or other four-year colleges or universities. Your advisor will help you identify courses for your Occupational Specialization that are based on your personal background and academic experience.

You need to have some experience and ease with a computer. If you are comfortable sending emails, using standard software applications like Microsoft Word, and surfing the Internet, then you should be able to use Blackboard Learn. Learning modules are available to help you use and navigate Blackboard Learn. Further assistance with online learning can be found at UNT’s Distance Learning page.

There are a number of types of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for UNT students. Learn more about UNT’s Financial Aid and Scholarships.

You can begin taking classes once you've been admitted to UNT and have completed orientation. Classes are offered during the fall and spring semesters and during the summer. The fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in early May. Summer classes are available in 3-week, 5-week, 8-week, and 10-week formats — depending on the course.

After you register for your courses, you can find required textbooks and even order them online at the UNT Bookstore. You can also check with other local bookstores and online retailers. Prices will vary by site and the types of books required.