pathways to cyfs

Our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program is a 2 + 2 model. This means the four years required to complete the 180 credits are inclusive of the student's Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree.

Students who are working on their AAS-T degree have two entry points into the BAS program. Both utilize the same application process, deadlines, and require the same prerequisites to be completed. The difference is their time in the BAS program.

Option 1: Regular Admissions

Students on this pathway have completed the program prerequisites and all or most of their AAS-T degree. These students enter the CYFS cohort the year that they apply. For example, a student applying in 2025 would start the CYFS classes in Fall 2025. They are on a 2-year pathway. A full-time schedule for that student would look similar to the one below:

Year One

Year Two

Option 2: Early Admissions

Students on this pathway have completed the program prerequisites and around half of their AAS-T degree. These students enter the CYFS cohort the year after they apply. For example, a student applying in 2025 would start the CYFS classes in Fall 2026. This student would spend a year completing their AAS-T but know that their seat in the CYFS cohort is already awarded. They are on a 3-year pathway. A full-time schedule for that student would look similar to the one below. For the purposes of this example, the student would be completing their Family Support Studies AAS-T. Note: Other AAS-Ts that can utilize this pathway are Addiction Studies, Social and Human Services, and Early Childhood Education.

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Transfer Students

Prospective students who are transferring from another college or university, or students who have a different background than one of our AAS-T pathways, should speak with the CYFS Program Manager to determine their individual pathway.