{"id":5827,"date":"2025-09-15T11:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5827"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:16:14","slug":"ba-applied-studies","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-applied-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Applied Studies<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/042424_applied-studies-ba-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/042424_applied-studies-ba-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two students smiling while looking at a computer monitor in a computer lab\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Ready to finish what you started? The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies (BAS) at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University is a flexible degree completion program designed for working adults who have some college credit but haven\u2019t yet earned a degree.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to move up in your current role, switch to a new career path, or prepare for grad school, this program is designed to help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Finish Your Degree At Bloomfield:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> With weekend and evening classes, you can balance school with work, family, and everything else on your plate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-Person Learning with Peer Support:<\/strong> Learn in a supportive, face-to-face environment alongside a cohort of peers who share similar life experiences \u2014 and get personalized advising every step of the way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish Faster:<\/strong> Transfer up to 90 credits, including up to 18 credits for prior learning such as military service, job training or professional certifications \u2014 saving you time and money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/apply-to-bloomfield\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquirebc\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=bloomfield\">Bloomfield College<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Public Service<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Focus Your Studies<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Public Service<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Want a career that makes a real difference in your community? The Public Service concentration equips you to understand \u2014 and improve \u2014 the systems that shape people\u2019s lives. You\u2019ll study topics like public policy, criminology, sociology, and social justice, while building real-world skills in research, communication, and critical thinking. You\u2019ll also explore how individual behavior is shaped by larger systems through courses in social psychology.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates are prepared for careers in government, human services, criminal justice, community development, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/bloomfield-applied-studies-public-service-conc\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Course Spotlight: Pathways To Adult Learning (IDS 155)<\/h2>\n<p>Pathways to Adult Learning helps you get back into the rhythm of college. Designed specifically for adult learners, this course strengthens core academic skills while helping you balance school, work, and life with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Program Requirements and Admissions Info<\/h2>\n<p>To apply to the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies program at Bloomfield College, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have completed at least <strong>30 college credits<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent <strong>more than five years ago<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For Fall 2027 and Fall 2028 cohorts: Have <strong>completed an associate degree or general education requirements<\/strong> prior to enrollment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This 120-credit program includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 credits in professional development and career planning<\/li>\n<li>24 credits in a chosen concentration (currently: Public Service)<\/li>\n<li>30\u201333 credits of SEEDS General Education requirements (waived if you\u2019ve already earned an associate degree)<\/li>\n<li>Electives of your choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <strong>transfer up to 90 credits<\/strong>, including eligible prior learning credits. To graduate, you must complete at least 30 credits at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/\">Bloomfield College Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:bcadmissions@montclair.edu\">bcadmissions@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-748-9000,2\">973-748-9000, Option 2<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>1 Park Place<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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