This Bachelor's Completion program requires an earned associate degree. The online B.S. in Applied Studies – Education and Training is designed for those who’d like to use their expertise to train or teach adults.
Credit Hours: 120 | Transfer: Up to 90 Credits | Tuition Cost
Bachelor’s Completion
The B.S. in Applied Studies – Education and Training is designed for those who’d like to use their expertise to train or teach adults. Specific careers may include: Facility Educator, Center Director, Senior Training Specialist, Education Resource Specialist, and Training and Development Consultant. Your courses will focus on adult learning and the theory and practice of teaching adults.
Admissions Requirements
An earned Associate Degree in an applied field from a regionally accredited college is the required foundation for this program. Professional licensure, certifications, or training may serve as a foundation to this degree, upon approval by Academic Affairs.
This degree does not lead to teacher certification in New Hampshire and those interested in pursuing this career direction are encouraged to consider our bachelor’s programs with teacher certification options.
Course Highlights
- Teaching and Learning in Adulthood
- The Learning Workplace
- Instructional Design and Interactive Learning
- Psychology of Occupational Stress
- Program Development and Learning
…and more!
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE)
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses
- Affordable tuition
- Top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report for our online bachelor’s degrees
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty
- Career counseling is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, to help you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career
Students pursuing an associate degree at their local community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway! This resource lists the courses your associate degree should contain at your community college, as well as the remaining courses you’ll need to take at UNH College of Professional Studies to complete your bachelor’s degree!
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Since the Applied Studies – Education and Training degree can apply to a variety of industries and professions, the career outlook will vary. As a student, work to gain experience in the areas that interest you the most in order to prepare for more sophisticated professional opportunities in the future.
Curriculum & Requirements
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence - for students with conferred associate degree
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| INST 701 | Teaching and Learning in Adulthood | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INST 702 | The Learning Workplace | 4 |
| PSY 646 | Psychology of Occupational Stress | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| INST 703 | Instructional Design and Interactive Learning | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INST 797 | Program Development and Learning | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Degree Requirements
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 420 | The Writing Process | |
One Writing Intensive course in the Major | ||
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above | ||
One Additional Writing Intensive Course | ||
Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.
Major Requirements
Prerequisite: Must have completed an associate degree or equivalent in a related applied discipline aligning with Education & Training
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Applied Studies-Education and Training | ||
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| INST 701 | Teaching and Learning in Adulthood | 4 |
| INST 702 | The Learning Workplace | 4 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| INST 703 | Instructional Design and Interactive Learning | 4 |
| PSY 646 | Psychology of Occupational Stress | 4 |
| INST 797 | Program Development and Learning | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.
- Attain proficiency in the concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry pertinent to education and training of adults.
- Design teaching or training that integrates knowledge of an applied field with adult learning and theory.
- Apply ethical principles that inform the practice of teaching adults.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.
Opportunities for Airmen
The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program.
Career Outcomes
Talk with your advisor to discuss how your program, experience, and goals align.