Multiple universities (such as UVA, Cornell, UT Austin etc) offer majors, particularly those in STEM, as a Bachelor in Science in the Engineering College as well as a Bachelor of Arts in the College of Arts/Sciences. Often times the BA isn’t ABET accredited while the BS is, but the BA doesn’t have as many requirements. What do you think the pros and cons of each are, and whether the university is looking at a different set of applicants for each?
Yikes … this question could potentially take up the entire hour we have. I’ll try to get to it via the “Ask the Dean” column next week, so be on the lookout. I’d also like to consult a couple REAL deans first to get their take on it. 