BAT Degree

[bjcheung77]

What do you guys think of a BAT Degree? It's a Bachelor of Applied Technology it's like an AAS (associates of applied science) but for a Bachelor's degree. They are becoming more popular. I just wanted to know if people had heard of them and if they would be as valuable as a BA or BS degree in the workplace.

You're correct, I would also relate it towards a BOG AAS and Regents BA. You can think of them as terminal degrees. I think it's fine for someone who wants to use them as a Check the box degree. Most people who get these degrees ladder up form the AAS or a diploma and that usually is their final goal, they may not go for a Masters.

Having said that, if you or others would like the BAT degree or similar, it's perfectly fine. It's like a liberal arts degree but more into the applied studies/sciences or professions. I can think of people laddering up to a Brandman MAOL or WGU MSML with these type of degrees without an issue.