Highline College offers seven applied bachelor’s degrees. Learn how you can widen your career options in these high-demand fields.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics expands on Highline’s already strong Computer Science and Computer Information Systems Department. It gives you a chance to build on your technical degree with upper-division coursework in a high-tech, high-demand area. Earning an applied bachelor’s degree may help you make higher wages and prepare you for higher-level specialized technical positions. The skill set may also prepare you to later move into a managerial position.
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management (Formally, Global Trade & Logistics)
The world’s leading companies and organizations need you to help them build and deliver products better, faster and cheaper. If you’re working in international business, logistics or a closely related field — or wish to be — then you can make yourself more valuable by earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Applied Management. This program will help you gain skills and knowledge and put you on the path to higher wages and promotion.
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Care
Highline College’s Respiratory Care program now offers a start to finish, 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science for those with no previous experience in the field. Students complete a quality bachelor’s degree specifically in respiratory care that provides an excellent start to their career as a medical professional.
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Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science in Youth Development
Do you want a rewarding career helping others? If you work with young people — or wish to — then you can be on the path to making a difference in your community by earning a Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science in Youth Development. This degree program will help you gain the skills and knowledge to be more valuable working with youth and collaborating with other staff throughout the area, such as in schools, nonprofit agencies and community-based programs.
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Highline’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education is for people who’ve completed an associate degree (AAS or AA) in Early Childhood Education or related field. The program offers coursework for working professionals, looking to sharpen their skills and meet rising employment requirements, as well those just beginning their careers, whose goal is to become a leader in the field.
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education
Highline’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education is for people who’ve completed an associate degree (AAS or AA) in Paraeducator or related field. The program offers coursework for working professionals, looking to sharpen their skills and meet rising employment requirements, as well those just beginning their careers, whose goal is to become a leader in the field.
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design
Highline’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design takes a holistic approach to design by combining your passion for visual design, technology and problem solving with accessibility, equity and universal design. Discover the relationships between various design fields, and prepare yourself to become part of the next generation of forward-thinking designers.
Learning Outcomes and CurriculumHave general questions about Highline's applied bachelor’s degrees?
Contact Dr. Tanya Powers, Associate Dean for BAS and Workforce Pathways at (206) 592-3662. You may also schedule a meeting with Dr. Powers for a specific date and time.
Ready to apply? Use the Apply Now button to start the application processes for any of our applied bachelor’s degrees.
Note: The $45 application fee is now being waived for all applied bachelor’s degree programs.