Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Leadership

The Bachelor of Applied Science - Leadership (BAS-L) degree is an undergraduate degree that is designed for students to continue their higher education after completing an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) degree, or at least 60 college credits.  The program educates leaders to effectively manage their organizations and positively impact their communities. Graduates of this program have diverse career paths open to them in a broad range of industries including sales, retail, small business, government, public safety, healthcare, criminal justice, and not-for-profit organizations. The BAS-L degree program is offered fully online and offers a flexible schedule with the following concentrations within the degree:

  • Criminal Justice Leadership
    The Criminal Justice Leadership concentration is for those interested in pursuing leadership positions in Law Enforcement and Corrections agencies.
  • Health Services Administration
    The Health Services Administration concentration educates leaders to effectively manage healthcare organizations and positively impact their communities. 
  • Human Resources Management
    The Human Resources Management concentration is for those interested in pursuing a position in the Human Resource field in a wide range of organizations.
  • Sports Leadership
    The Sports Leadership concentration is for those interested in pursuing positions in sports leadership and management fields.
  • Organizational Management
    The Organizational Management concentration prepares individuals to take on leadership roles in various environments in the public, private, for-profit, and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Project Management
    The Project Management concentration prepares individuals to manage the various aspects of large-scale projects in multiple industries.

BAS-L Program Requirements (120 Credits)

  • AA degree, AS Degree, or 60 college credit hours 
  • BAS-L program courses equaling 60 college credit hour
  • In addition to meeting the General Education requirements, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must meet the State of Florida's foreign language and civic literacy requirements prior to graduation. 

Enrollment Requirements in Upper-Division Courses

Upon notification of acceptance into the BAS-L degree program and prior to beginning any upper-division courses, students are required to:

  • Meet with the BAS-L academic advisor to determine coursework needed to complete the degree.
  • Enroll in the program’s Cornerstone course,  MAN 3240 Organizational Behavior, in the first semester of the program. 

All upper-division (3000-4000 level) courses have prerequisite and/or co-requisite courses. It is the student’s responsibility to work with the BAS-L academic advisor and/or program director every semester, prior to registration, to assure proper course planning throughout the program of study and timely completion of all graduation requirements.

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Program Contact Information

  • Dr. Nancy Cummings, BAS-L Program Director BASL@lssc.edu 352-435-5029
  • Workforce Programs Main Office 352-435-5024