The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership (ORGL) degree is a competency-based program that prepares innovative leaders for employment in an increasingly technological and global society. This program provides opportunities for students to receive credit for what they know and can do already, allows them to accelerate completion of their degree and — because it is fully online — students are able to plan their study schedule around the rest of their day to complete the coursework.
All competency-based coursework must be completed with a mastery of 80% or higher on all posttests and required assignments.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Professional Development Electives* | 48 | |
| Students may transfer in coursework to fulfill this requirement, or select from a range of courses. | ||
| Applied Major Courses | 30 | |
| Foundations of Organizational Leadership | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Organizational Ethics | ||
| Data Driven Decision Making | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Leading Change | ||
| Leading Teams | ||
| Capstone I | ||
| Capstone II | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Second Bachelor's Degree in BAAS-Organizational Leadership
For students who have already acquired a Bachelor’s degree and are seeking a 2nd Bachelor’s degree in BAAS-Organizational Leadership, the following courses need to be completed: ORGL 3311; ORGL 3321; ORGL 3322; ORGL 3331; ORGL 3332; ORGL 4341; ORGL 4343; ORGL 4342; ORGL 4352; ORGL 4361.
The Teacher Preparation Emphasis exists within the existing Organizational Leadership degree, and it is designed specifically for paraprofessionals and other adult learners who are seeking a seamless path to alternative teacher certification after completing a bachelor’s degree. This specially created curriculum blends knowledge and skills development as a leader but also prepares students for a career trajectory as a K-12 teacher. Students will complete a total of ten courses for the ORGL degree, and five of these courses provide an applied focus on educational issues and leadership as well as career readiness to pursue teaching as a future occupation. Students electing to enroll in the Teacher Preparation emphasis will have their Professional Development Electives in the BAAS-ORCB reduced by 12sch.
| Required courses for Teacher Preparation Emphasis | ||
| ORGL 3331 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| ORGL 4352 | Capstone I | 3 |
| ORGL 4361 | Capstone II | 3 |
| ORGL 4341 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| ORGL 4344 | The Organization of Public Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
*ORGL 4344 replaces ORGL 4342 on the ORGL Degree Plan.
The Hospitality Management emphasis provides students with industry-relevant competencies essential for success in the dynamic hospitality and tourism sector. This emphasis prepares learners to excel across multiple hospitality domains, including lodging, food and beverage, events, and tourism, while developing critical leadership, financial management, and technology integration skills. Students will engage with real-world applications, industry analytics, and emerging trends, including artificial intelligence, sustainability, and destination management. Designed for working professionals and career changers, this competency-based emphasis combines theoretical foundations with practical skill development, preparing graduates for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, and event organizations. The emphasis utilizes measurable competencies aligned with industry standards, scenario-based learning, and industry-recognized frameworks to ensure graduates can immediately contribute value in a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape. Students electing to enroll in the Hospitality Management emphasis will have their Professional Development Electives in the BAAS-ORCB reduced by 15sch.
| HMCB 300 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HMCB 350 | Lodging Operations and Management | 3 |
| HMCB 375 | Food and Beverage Operations and Management | 3 |
| HMCB 380 | Events Management and Experience Design | 3 |
| HMCB 400 | Tourism Systems and Destination Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 1 | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVE | 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| MMJ 1307 or PHIL 1301 |
Mass Communication in Society or Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| COMPONENT AREA OPTION | 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 1 | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| COMPONENT AREA OPTION | 3 | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| PSY 2301 or SOC 1301 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ORGL 3311 | Foundations of Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| ORGL 3321 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| ORGL 3322 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| May-Mini | ||
| ORGL 3331 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| ORGL 3332 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ORGL 4341 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| ORGL 4342 | Leading Teams | 3 |
| ORGL 4343 or ORGL 4344 |
Leading Change 4 or The Organization of Public Education |
3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ORGL 4352 | Capstone I | 3 |
| ORGL 4361 | Capstone II | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
1 Physical Science Elective: ENVS 103/IS 1315/IS 1317/ASTR 1303
2 Visual Performing Arts Elective: ART 1301/MUS 1310/THE 1310
3 Component Area Option: ART 1301/COMS 1321/MMJ 1307/MUS 1310/ PHIL 1301/PSY 2301/SOC 1301/THE 1310
4 Students completing ORGL with the Teacher-Preparation Emphasis should take ORGL 4344.
