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A Bachelor's of Arts degree is a humanities based degree. It is designed to provide a balanced liberal arts education and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or areas of professional study. A Bachelor of Science degree is science based. It is designed to provide a balanced liberal arts education and a scientific, technical, or professional entry level competence. The Bachelor's degree requires completion of 180-203 units as specified individually for each degree program.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBA/BS, DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DEGREESBackground:in 1984, the Academic Senate Curriculum Committee was asked to prepare a policy statement which would differentiate between Bachelor of Science degrees and Bachelor of Arts degrees at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The need for this arose when some departments at Cal Poly proposed to change their BA degrees to B.S. degrees. The requests were refused by the Chancellor's Office in part because Cal Poly, SLO, had no campus policy which specified the differences between the two degrees.
1. Both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees should have a reasonable balance of three components:
- A major providing depth of preparation in an academic or professional field.
- General education providing basic university-level education in science and mathematics, in the Social Sciences, in the arts and humanities, and in human communication.
- Electives chosen to fit the student's preferences or needs. (It is recognized that the number of these electives may be fewer in some degrees because of accreditation requirements, but the inclusion of some electives is important.)
2. Bachelor of Arts Degree:
- is usually less specialized than a Bachelor of Science degree.
- requires a minimum of 180 quarter units for the degree; 36 units are required in the major, of which at least 18 units are at the 300-400 level.
- is normally awarded in such majors as the languages, literature, other humanities, and history.
3. Bachelor of Science Degree:
- typically involves technical fields.
- requires a minimum of 180 quarter units for the degree; 54 units are required in the major, of which at least 27 quarter units are at the of 300-400 level.
- is normally awarded in such majors as the physical and biological sciences, engineering, and agriculture.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IS MORE CAREER ORIENTED; WHEREAS, BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IS MORE CONTINUING EDUCATION ORIENTED. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TRANSFERS EASILY NOW WHERE IT DID NOT PREVIOUSLY. MY VOTE IS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, SORRY ALL YOU ARTS FOLKS!
Sources: Academic Senate Resolution AS-172-85/CC, Campus Administrative Manual Section 411
Talk to your school counselor to find out which path is best for your particular major.
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∙ 14y agoThe Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
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∙ 15y agoA BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
A BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
A BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
A BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
A BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
A BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
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∙ 15y agoIt really has nothing to do with better. A bachelor of arts (BA) is a degree level from which many specific programs of study (majors) fall. A BFA is more specific indicating the field of study. In other words, the BFA is a bachelor's of fine arts.
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∙ 14y agoThe Bachelor's of Arts degree (BA) has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
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∙ 14y agoThe Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
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∙ 15y agoA BA is a bachelors in arts and a BFA is a bachelors in fine arts
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∙ 15y agoA BS is a degree category; bachelors in science. BFA, stands for bachelor of fine arts degree.
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∙ 11y agoBachelor of Fine Arts
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What is difference between BE and BS Degree?
just because it is different
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You can get an MFA with a BA or a BFA, but you do have to have a bachelors degree in and "art" field, that is the "A" in BA, BFA, and MFA
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how open bfa file
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What is the difference between BS and BE?
Depending on the country, typically a BE is a Bachelor of Engineering, and a BS is a Bachelor of Science. For a list of all Bachelor Degrees, click on the related links section indicated below.
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Practically speaking, it shouldn't make a difference for an entry-level job.
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A BA degree is just a Bachelors of Art, and a BFA degree is a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Usually Fine Arts degrees have a more rigorous fine art curriculum and require a portfolio for acceptance into the institution. So it really depends on what you want to do with your degree. If you just want a basic degree in photography, a BA (or even a BS) would do you just fine. However, if you want to go into the area of Fine Art photography, then I would recommend a BFA.
Difference between BS and EN Standards?
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