Applied Studies Major: Education and Training Option (B.S.)

https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/bs/applied-studies-education-training-bachelors-completion

This option is designed for students with an area of technical or other specific expertise who wish to train or teach adults. 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.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. 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. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

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 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Course List
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

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:

Course List
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 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.

Course List
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.

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

Plan of Study Grid
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

Program Learning Outcomes

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.