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College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire's online Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies – Education and Training is a Bachelor’s Completion program designed for individuals aiming to teach or train adults in various professional settings. The program emphasizes adult learning theories, instructional design, and program development, preparing graduates for roles such as training specialists, education resource coordinators, and center directors.
This bachelor's completion program requires an earned associate degree and does not lead to teacher certification in New Hampshire Applied Studies. If you would like to learn about our accelerated master's programs, please contact your advisor.
*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.
This degree option is designed for students with an area of technical or other specific expertise who wish to train or teach other adults in their career field. Courses in this option focus on adult learning and the theory and practice of teaching adults. An Associate Degree in an applied field from a regionally accredited college (or the equivalent) is the required foundation for this program.
This program prepares employees for serving as a coach, instructor, or trainer in their industry of choice. Courses focus on adult learning theory and the practice of teaching adults in a specific field. Students have several opportunities to apply course concepts in their practice.
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.
| 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 601A or IDIS 601B or IDIS 601C | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities | 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 | |
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 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements 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 601A | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy | 4 |
| or IDIS 601B | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer | |
| or IDIS 601C | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
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.
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 all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. 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 | |
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.
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.
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.
Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways.
Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.
B.S. Applied Studies – Education and Training CCSNH Transfer Pathway
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.
