Benefits of A&M-Commerce Innovation and Design
The College of Innovation and Design offers convenient online degrees designed for transfer students and working adults. Our faculty and staff are very mindful of your busy schedule and limited time. We work with you to help achieve your goals as efficiently as possible.
Our four competency-based delivery programs allow you to work in a self-paced environment. If you have experience in a particular subject area, you will receive credit for what you already know! With the choice of a BAAS in Organizational Leadership, BAAS in Safety and Health, BAAS in Health Services Administration, or the B.S. in Law Enforcement Leadership, you will find that competency-based delivery is flexible, affordable and perfect for working adults.
The College of Innovation and Design offers four degree programs that will each transfer up to 85 semester credit hours. No other college can accept that many transfer credits! Courses that you have completed as part of an A.S. or AAS degree may be applied to one of our bachelor’s degrees, which you can complete in as little as 37 hours.
The Office of Career Development will help you become career ready, even before you graduate! Career Development will increase your career opportunities and enhance your knowledge of the job market. They will also help you develop relationships with employers and provide the career preparation tools and skills you need to compete in the job market.
College of Innovation and Design :: Welcome from the Dean of the college of business edited
Welcome from the Dean
The College of Innovation and Design is a university-wide hub that works collaboratively with faculty, students, alumni and industry to assess and prepare students for the demands and opportunities of our ever-changing world and workplace. The college serves as an incubator for new initiatives, badges, certificates and degrees that transcend single disciplines or departments. Together, we ensure students are successful for their first year of college as well as for their first, second or third career later in life.
Make a difference. Make a living. Make a life.
College of Innovations and Design :: Academic Degree Programs
Academic Degree Programs
Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 85 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution, which means you are only 37 hours away from earning your degree!
2 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Criminal Justice (BS) Law Enforcement Leadership Emphasis, Competency-Based
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement Leadership (BSCJ-CJCB) at Texas A&M University-Commerce is a 100% online, competency-based program designed specifically for first responders: law enforcement, peace officers and military personnel with existing work experience, police academy training, or other certifications. Courses are offered in an accelerated format, so students can move swiftly through material they already have mastery over, and focus more attention on topics that are new and challenging to their existing knowledge base. The courses are self-paced, so students can work according to their own schedule. Students in the BSCJ-CJCB program develop practical workplace competencies that meet current and future challenges facing first responders today.
2 year average
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No Thesis Required
General Studies (BGS)
The BGS degree will allow you to explore multiple areas of study, satisfying personal interests, aligning to career goals, or simply helping you wrap up the college education you might have started long ago.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Health Services Administration (BAAS)
Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 85 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution, which means you are only 37 hours away from earning your degree!
2 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Organizational Leadership (BAAS)
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.
2 year average
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
Safety and Health (BAAS)
Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 85 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution, which means you are only 37 hours away from earning your degree!
2 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required
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Featured News
TAMUC Law Enforcement Academy Cadets Raise Money for Charity
Cadets in the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy located at A&M-Commerce participated in No-Shave November in 2021 as a fundraiser for Texas Oncology. The cadets recently presented a check for $1,000 during a ceremony at the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office in Greenville. Texas Oncology will use the funds to purchase gas cards to […]
A&M-Commerce Career Development Staff Members Honored at Regional Conference
Two staff members from the Office of Career Development at Texas A&M University-Commerce earned prestigious awards at the recent Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE) annual conference. Amy Horton, career coach for special populations, was awarded the Champion of Diversity Award for her demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of diversity and inclusion in the […]
A&M-Commerce Representatives Lead the Way at National Competency-Based Education Conference
The Institute for Competency-Based Education (ICBE) at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently sponsored 25 university personnel to attend CBExchange, an annual conference hosted by the Competency-Based Education Network (CBEN). The event is the foremost conference on competency-based education, where leaders from hundreds of institutions gather to learn about designing and implementing high-quality competency-based degree programs. Competency-based […]
A&M-Commerce Introduces Competency-Based Health Services Administration Degree Program
With its new Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Health Services Administration degree, the College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce is furthering its mission to empower working professionals through competency-based education. David Deggs, Ph.D., is associate director of academic programs for the college. “It is quite exciting to launch the health services […]
A&M-Commerce Launches Competency-Based Safety and Health Degree Program
The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce is launching a new competency-based program. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Safety and Health is designed for working professionals across a wide range of safety and health-related industries who are seeking to grow their career. Occupational safety and health specialists ensure safety […]
TAMUC Freshmen to Explore ‘Spare Parts’ by Joshua Davis as Newest Book in Common
First-year students at Texas A&M University-Commerce will enjoy a shared reading experience as they engage with the latest Book in Common for the 2021-22 academic year. Funded by the Office of the President, the Book in Common initiative is an ongoing study for A&M-Commerce freshmen that brings students together to learn in an environment that […]
TAMUC Alum Named Division Chief at Montgomery County Hospital District
A&M-Commerce alum James Seek has been named clinical operations division chief of the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) in Southeast Texas. According to an article in The Courier of Montgomery County, “Seek will be at the charge of a department that oversees all medical care MCHD EMS employees provide.” A statement from MCHD said, “Chief […]
TAMUC Integrating Effective ‘Life Design’ Courses Into Freshman Curriculum
The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce seeks to build on a foundation of “Life Design” courses to create a student body that can adapt to challenges and succeed in adult life regardless of career or vocation. The courses are based on models created by the Life Design Lab at Stanford University. […]
Dallas Regional Chamber Article Highlights TAMUC’s Pandemic Response
Dallas Regional Chamber recently published an article that examines how area universities have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article highlights A&M-Commerce, Austin College, Dallas Baptist University, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of North Texas. According to the article, “Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC) was one of the few institutions that didn’t miss a beat, […]
New Grant Expands Opportunities for Adult Learners at A&M-Commerce
Greater Texas Foundation announced a $783,524 grant to Texas A&M University-Commerce Foundation. The funds will be used to develop two competency-based degree programs and hire additional staff to support and advise adult learners. Competency-based programs provide affordable, flexible pathways to a bachelor’s degree for students who already have college credits, certifications or work experience. The […]
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get into Graduate School?
What is the “mandatory advising” hold on my student account?
All new and transfer students have an advising hold automatically placed on their account until they have contacted an advisor and declared a major. If you feel this hold is in error, please contact the College of Innovation and Design advising center at [email protected].
What does the Basic Skills policy have to do with me?
Please review the University Basic Skills policy for information on this rule so that we can better ensure your success in your higher educational endeavors.
How do I start the graduation process?
Contact your academic advisor to begin the College of Innovation and Design graduation checkout process. Pay careful attention to the dates. You must also file for graduation with the Office of the Registrar.
Why can’t I drop my Math or English course and What does the Basic Skills policy have to do with me?
Math courses include: PJCM 306/300 or Math 131/141/175
English courses include: ENG 100/110/101
ENG 100 must be taken concurrently with coordinating college-level courses according to the University Basic Skills Policy found in the Student Guide. As a CID student, you must be continuously enrolled in mathematics until you complete your math requirements.
How does financial aid work for general studies or applied arts and sciences?
You have to be enrolled in at least six hours (2 courses) to be considered half-time and eligible for grants and loans. Full-time enrollment is 12 hours (4 courses).
For more information, visit the Cost and Assistance page.
Please email [email protected] or call 903.886.5096 for questions about applying for financial aid.
How can I review my degree evaluation (audit)?
To see your degree evaluation, log into myLEO, select the Student Resources tab, then select the Undergrad DegreeWorks link.
To see degree requirements for a degree that is not listed:
- While in your Undergrad DegreeWorks, click “What-If”
- Select the term of your current catalog and choose the major from the dropdown menu
- Click “Process What-If”
If you have trouble getting your degree evaluation from the myLEO system, you can contact the college of your major to obtain a copy.
If you continue to have difficulty with this process, visit the College of Innovation and Design advising office on the second floor of the library. You may also call 903.886.5155 or email [email protected].
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Contact Us
- College of Innovation and Design
- 903.886.5878
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
