Husson University offers the following programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students. Some programs have specialized concentrations, and more detailed information is available in the sections of this catalog devoted to each School. The University also provides opportunities for undergraduate students to choose a minor program of study (see below). Students of Online and Extended Learning Programs should consult with the Center Director or Coordinator in their respective locations to determine which degrees can be completed on site or online.
Associate of Science
- University Studies
Bachelor of Science
- Accounting
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Animal Care and Behavior
- Applied Health Sciences
- Audio Engineering
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business and Professional Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Conservation Law
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/ Psychology
- Educational Studies
- Elementary Education
- English
- Exercise Science
- Extended Reality
- Forensic Science
- Graphic/Visual Design
- Health and Fitness
- Health Sciences
- Healthcare Administration and Public Health
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Health
- Pre-Medicine
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Software Development
- Sport Journalism
- Sport Management
- Video/Film Production
Masters
- Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare
- Applied Psychology
- Business
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- School Counseling
Post-Master's Certificates
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
First Professional Doctorate
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
Undergraduate Certificates
- 3D Modeling and Motion Design
- Accounting
- Advanced Live Sound Production
- Advanced Music Production
- Advanced Post Production
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Animal Training
- Applied Mental Health
- Audio Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Coaching
- Communications Technology
- Competitive Intelligence
- Conservation Law Enforcement
- Counter Terrorism and Security
- Criminal Justice
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Elementary Education (Pathways II)
- Entrepreneurship
- Esports Management
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Extended Reality
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Forensics
- Fundamentals of Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- Marketing Communications
- Paralegal Studies
- Paralegal Certificate - Advanced Civil Practice
- Paralegal Certificate - Advanced Criminal Practice
- Photography Certificate
- Pre Law Studies
- Radio Broadcasting
- Sales
- Secondary Education (Pathways II)
- Small Business
- Tourism Management
- User Experience Design
- Web Design
- Web Media
- Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation
Graduate Certificates
- Business Analytics
- Counter Terrorism and Security
- Executive Nursing Business Management
- Healthcare Management
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Nursing Global Health Certificate
- Risk Management
Dual Baccalaureate and Graduate Degree Programs
The following programs lead to a graduate degree, but are designed for entry by undergraduate students. These programs yield both a bachelor’s and a graduate degree.
- B.S. Accounting/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Audio Engineering/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Business Administration/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Criminal Justice/M.S. Criminal Justice Administration
- B.S. Computer Information Systems/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy*
- B.S. Healthcare Administration and Public Health/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Healthcare Administration and Public Health/M.S. in Occupational Therapy*
- B.S. Hospitality and Tourism Management/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Health Sciences/Doctor of Pharmacy
- B.S. Health Sciences/Doctor of Physical Therapy*
- B.S. Marketing Communications/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Psychology/M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- B.S. Psychology/M.S. in Occupational Therapy*
- B.S. Psychology/M.S. in School Counseling
- B.S. Software Development/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Sport Management/Master of Business Administration
- B.S. Video/Film Production/Master of Business Administration
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Qualified individuals with a bachelor’s degree may seek admission to the third year.
Minor Programs
All students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs have the opportunity to acquire an academic minor in addition to their major course of study. Minor programs include Biology, Cultural and Behavioral Sciences, English, History, Integrated Technology, Military Leadership, Psychology, and Sustainability. Each minor carries a minimum requirement of eighteen (18) credit hours of prescribed course work, and no more than nine (9) credit hours transferred from another college or university can be applied to meet the requirements of a minor. For specific information, students should consult the Office of the Dean of the School offering the minor.
Dual Major
A student who seeks a second or additional major for his or her baccalaureate degree must meet all General Education requirements for the original major and complete all degree requirements for both majors. A student seeking a second major should complete a “Request for Second Major” form and submit it to his or her original advisor, the new advisor within secondary major, and the department head and dean where the new major is housed. A completed transcript evaluation must be attached and submitted along with the form to the registrar’s office.
Dual/Second Master's Degree
If the graduate program allows, a student who seeks a second or additional graduate (Master’s) degree must meet admissions requirements, complete a minimum of 15 additional credit hours at Husson University beyond the requirements for the first graduate (Master’s) degree and must complete all required course for the second graduate (Master’s) degree.
Experiential Learning
Internships, clinicals, and practicums combine classroom theory with practical work experience. These experiential learning opportunities are available to students when business, industry, or nonprofit institutions join with the University to provide planned periods of learning while in an employment setting. The major objective is to provide students with a career-oriented, educational program that is beneficial to both the student and the employer.
Through the blending of study and employment, students may
- better understand classroom theory through application to a working situation;
- clarify and define career goals;
- evaluate chosen academic majors;
- acquire professional experience;
- develop maturity, self-confidence, and communication skills; and
- defray a portion of their educational expenses.
Given the benefits from and variety of off-campus experiential learning opportunities, students are encouraged to consult with their advisors early in their time at Husson to understand the requirements for participating. Early planning is also advisable since experiential learning credits could satisfy elective requirements in certain programs of study.
Army R.O.T.C.
Army ROTC is a college elective program designed to develop individual leadership skills for either a military or civilian career. Husson students can participate in the ROTC program during freshman and sophomore college years without any military obligation. Credits from ROTC courses can be applied to traditional degree programs like business, criminal justice or nursing. Students will take classes at Husson during their first two years with some physical fitness at the University of Maine campus in Orono. Students will join with University of Maine colleagues in their third and fourth years for classes on the Orono campus.
Army ROTC gives students a wide range of experiences while you work toward your college degree. ROTC combines classroom instruction with hands-on training. The results are skills that give an edge over peers when it comes time to look for a job. Participants may gain scholarship status in their second year and graduate from ROTC as second lieutenants in the Army.