Editing Bachelor of Applied Science (section)

==Usage==

In [[Canada]], the [[Netherlands]] and other places the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) is equivalent to the [[Bachelor of Engineering]], and is classified as a [[professional degree]]. In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] this degree is awarded in various fields of study and is considered a highly specialized professional degree. In the [[United States]], it is also considered a highly specialized professional technical degree; the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is an applied [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]], typically containing advanced technical education in sciences combined with liberal arts education that traditional degrees do not have. Yet, an earned BAS degree includes the same amount of required coursework as traditional bachelor's degree programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/degrees/index.php |title=Penn Engineering - Majors |publisher=Seas.upenn.edu |access-date=2013-01-04}}</ref><ref>[http://admissions.gmu.edu/bas/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127062708/http://admissions.gmu.edu/bas/|date=January 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://asuonline.asu.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-applied-science-health-sciences |title=Applied Science (Health Sciences) (BAS) &#124; Online Degree Programs |publisher=Asuonline.asu.edu |date=2011-04-13 |access-date=2013-01-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130110223303/http://asuonline.asu.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-applied-science-health-sciences |archive-date=2013-01-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Compared to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS), a BAS degree combines “theoretical and hands-on knowledge and skills that build on a variety of educational backgrounds”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=College |first=Edmonds |title=Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees |url=https://www.edmonds.edu/programs-and-degrees/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-applied-science-degrees/default.html |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=www.edmonds.edu |language=en}}</ref> BAS degrees often enhance occupational/technical education.

In February 2009, the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Minister (government)|Minister]] of Education, Culture and Science, [[Ronald Plasterk]], proposed to replace all the existing degrees offered by Dutch [[vocational universities]], such as the [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]], [[BEd]] and [[BEng]], with the [[Bachelor of Applied Arts|BAA]] and the BASc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regering.nl/Actueel/Pers_en_nieuwsberichten/2009/februari/20/Voorstel_titel_voor_elke_afgestudeerde_aan_HBO |title=Website of the Dutch government |publisher=Regering.nl |date=2012-12-21 |access-date=2013-01-04}}</ref> Similarly, the United States has taken BAS as an official degree name.