| Scientific knowledge that is applied to realistic problems | | | | office manager, department manager, and more. With |
| for product efficiency, research and development, and | | | | an accredited online program coursework will vary |
| product invention creates the field of applied sciences. | | | | depending on each individual students' desired career |
| There are a number of online schools that provide the | | | | and goals. Basic subjects included in the curriculum |
| opportunity for students to study in this field for an | | | | may include math, social sciences, computers, science |
| applied sciences degree. Applied sciences are | | | | principles, business ethics, and much more. With an |
| connected to and often comparable to the field of | | | | accredited online bachelors degree program students |
| engineering as well as business and technology. With | | | | can prepare for the career of their choice. |
| an online program students will study specific areas | | | | - Master and Doctoral Degrees - Students can also |
| such as management, business, computers, and more | | | | choose to receive a graduate degree in applied |
| to ensure that the necessary technical and problem | | | | sciences which includes a masters or doctorates. An |
| solving skills needed to enter the career of their choice | | | | online school will allow students to pursue the |
| are obtained. Degrees are available at several levels | | | | necessary education for their desired career. Degrees |
| and can be obtained at the students' leisure from the | | | | at this level will allow for careers such as teaching and |
| comfort of home. | | | | science related professions. Coursework for a |
| - Associate Degree - An Associate of Applied | | | | graduate degree in this field will depend on the |
| Science (AAS) can be obtained from a number of | | | | students chosen area of concentration. A bachelor's |
| online educational institutes. Students looking to earn a | | | | degree must be obtained prior to enrollment for a |
| degree of this level can expect to take around two | | | | master or doctorates. In order to receive a degree at |
| years for their training and education. With an | | | | this level students must complete 32 credit hours and |
| education in applied sciences students can choose to | | | | hours must be completed within an eight year period |
| concentrate their studies for a career in various fields. | | | | of study. |
| An Associates of Applied Science will provide | | | | An associates or bachelors degree in applied sciences |
| students with an education in business and technology | | | | can open a window of opportunity for students just |
| that can be utilized in almost any field. Basic | | | | starting out in the career world. An accredited online |
| coursework for students enrolled in an associate's | | | | graduate degree will allow students to focus on more |
| degree program may consist of information systems, | | | | specific career goals. Accreditation is provided by |
| networking, statistics, and business theory. With the | | | | agencies like the Distance Education and Training |
| skills and knowledge obtained through a number of | | | | Council ( ). Full accreditation is proof that a program |
| courses students will be prepared for careers such as | | | | can provide a quality education. Students who choose |
| business administrator, accountant, and much more. An | | | | to receive an education in applied sciences will have |
| associate's degree will provide the necessary | | | | numerous career fields and careers to choose from |
| education to continue learning and study for a | | | | once a degree is obtained. Individuals interested in a |
| bachelor's degree. | | | | higher education will find that researching accredited |
| - Bachelor Degree - There are a variety of online | | | | educational programs for applied sciences is a good |
| schools and colleges that offer students the | | | | place to start. |
| opportunity to obtain an Applied Science Bachelors | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| Degree (BAS). This level of degree allows students to | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| gain an education with a more technical focus for the | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) that |
| career of their choice. Career opportunities for a | | | | may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org. |
| graduate with a bachelor's degree can include | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |
| employment as an office supervisor, safety manager, | | | | |