The Bachelor of Career Arts (BCA) degree program was initiated at Dallas Baptist College during the summer term of 1974. It is based on a certifiable competency in a chosen profession or career. Credit for life and work experiences, technical/occupational credits from the two-year colleges, and noncollege learning experiences are considered for degree credit in the BCA program. The structure and value of the program as well as its philosophy and curriculum design are reviewed and changes are recommended as needed. A faculty/staff questionnaire and a student questionnaire were used. The study revealed that the students in the BCA program naturally differed in many ways from traditional college students, in that they were older, employed full-time, married, and highly motivated, with most having previous college experience. In general the program increased the students' income and/or helped to develop a new career. The value of awarding credit for life/work experiences and other nontraditional experiences was also significant. The results indicate that the faculty, staff, and students have a very positive attitude toward the program and that its philosophy and structure are very compatible with all involved. (Author/LBH)