The 3D Modeling & Motion Design Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate appealing to those interested in graphic design, visual design, web design, video, and extended reality. Students will create three-dimensional assets used in video games, special effects, and entertainment. By emphasizing narrative, students will learn to tell stories in motion using compositing, keyframes, timelines, looping, motion tweening, basic scripting, and visual effects.
To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu
Accountants are responsible for producing valuable information that is reliable and relevant for any entity to run efficiently. These professionals assess financial statements that are critical to decision-making processes. The Husson University accounting program offers a strong core of professional courses within a classroom and experiential learning framework at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All students participate in a paid internship which could equal a maximum of 18 academic credits. The degree includes a CPA preparatory course unique to Husson and qualifies students to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam.
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Master of Business Administration program allows you to earn both degrees in just five years instead of the six years it would take to pursue both degrees separately. By earning both your B.S. in Accounting and MBA degrees, you’ll be well-prepared to sit for the CPA exam and take on management and leadership roles in the field of accounting.
The Certificate in Accounting program prepares students for work as bookkeepers, tellers, accounts payable clerks and accounts receivable clerks and covers private and public accounting topics.
Accountants play a pivotal role in the success and strength of business. The fully online Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares you with the critical and decision-making skills necessary for a successful accounting career. Through experiential education, you’ll learn to analyze financial information and strategize effectively, which will improve business outcomes across various enterprises. Required internships will give you the opportunity to gain even more real-world experience.
Through this program, you’ll prepare to pass your certified public accountant (CPA) exam.
You can also continue on for our fifth-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) option, allowing you to seamlessly continue your education and get an advanced business education in just one year.
Add advanced skills of music production to your proficiency in either live sound production or post production. You'll learn advanced mixing, recording, and music production techniques and gain valuable experience working recording events in the NESCom audio studio and with the video department.
Combine your current proficienty in either live sound production or music production with advanced skills in post production. You'll learn foley recording, dialogue recording, and field recording and production techniques and also gain valuable experience working video shoots, field productions, and film shoots with the video department.
The world of professional audio is broad, exciting, and competitive. NESCom Audio Engineering is unique in its diverse approach to preparing students for success in this rewarding industry. In addition to music production and recording, NESCom can prepare graduates for a variety of audio careers including post-production, live sound, and broadcast audio.
Audio Engineering students receive training in recording, mixing, and editing; a foundation in the physics of sound and electricity; and an in-depth survey of popular music fundamentals. With plenty of hands-on labs, students learn engineering techniques from expert faculty as they master equipment in world-class studios. Following a junior year choice between a focus in music recording or post-production, students culminate their studies with either a music album project, or a film or TV project in which they must capture, edit, and mix all dialogue, music, and sound effects.
Audio Engineering with concentrations in Music Production, Post Production and Live Sound Production
This certificate is designed for students interested in courses providing basic knowledge in audio vocabulary, careers, equipment, software, introductory recording & mixing, technology, and music production.
Many of the fastest growing areas of the global economy are in business. This growth is increasing the demand for qualified professionals who can enhance organizational productivity and profitability. Developing the skills to manage and lead people is the goal of management education. Our goal is to provide students with a superb education, utilizing a combination of the latest real-world business thinking and cutting-edge technology. Students here develop a strong grounding in theory and then put it to use in real-world situations that require critical thinking. This combination will help you become workplace-ready. Upon graduation, you will be able to add value immediately to existing companies or startup operations.
General — This concentration covers all areas of business. It also offers several open electives giving the student an opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest.
Small Business Entrepreneurship — Students interested in starting their own business or who would like to work in a small business environment would benefit from the specialty classes offered to students in this concentration. Many current and future job opportunities will be with small and family-owned businesses.
Management — This concentration gives a complete overview of the various business administration areas and provides the graduate a great deal of flexibility in the job market because of the broad educational background.
Financial Management — Students in this concentration will take courses to prepare them to work in various capacities in banks, as stock brokers, insurance agents, consultants or in real estate.
Business administration leads with...
• Students who put their investment skills to the test through a student-directed investment fund with a balance of more than $1 million.• Business skill computer simulations that allow students to compete with other students across the globe.• Students who work with entrepreneurs in developing nations via KIVA to provide micro-loans.
The Certificate in Business Administration prepares students in the areas of business organization, management, policy and practices.
The business world will always need effective leaders. Our fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Management concentration will prepare you for leadership positions directing the operations of an organization. You’ll develop proficiency in a variety of disciplines including accounting, economics, management and marketing. You’ll hone your problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills while developing competencies in data analytics, strategic planning, and selling goods and services.
Many of the fastest growing areas of the global economy are in business. Gain the foundational skills you’ll need for a successful business career through this 100% online Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. You’ll learn and develop skills in a variety of disciplines including accounting, economics, management and marketing. Your classes will focus on what organizations value most: communications, problem solving and decision-making skills, the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; data analytics skills; technical knowledge; and the ability to sell goods and services.
You can choose to specialize with a concentration which can help you become even more marketable.
There’s a growing demand for professionals who can interpret and analyze data to help solve problems and seize new opportunities across industries. Business analytics is all about helping people and businesses make informed decisions that will advance their organizations. Through these studies, students will learn how to harness the power of data: how to collect and analyze data to best serve clients, customers, and the public.
The graduate certificate in Business Analytics is about using various forms of information to make decisions. Students from many different degree programs or careers strengthen their analytical skills through this program. Upon completing the certificate in business analytics, you'll have several hands-on experiences with using analytics in real-world settings culminating in an extensive project.
If you have an Associate’s degree or Applied Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited community or technical college you can transfer up to 60 credits toward your Bachelor’s degree.
This fully online Bachelor of Science in Business and Professional Studies degree offers a broad-based curriculum which prepares you in areas most relevant to today’s business world. Your business coursework will include accounting, law, economics, financial management, marketing, employee relations, management practice, strategy and international business. This flexible program includes many elective credits so you can customize your studies as you gain the credentials you need for workplace success.
This program allows for the generous transfer of college credit you have earned from other schools. It is possible to receive additional credit for college-level exams (such as CLEP or DANTES exams), military training and other accredited sources. You do not need to have earned an associate degree, but if you have completed a degree, your credits will be evaluated individually.
From youth recreational leagues to professional sports, coaches play a vital leadership role in the development and success of teams and athletes everywhere. Husson University’s Coaching Certificate program maximizes your potential as a coach and provides you with the latest information in coaching strategies, sports medicine and sport psychology. You’ll also gain valuable training and experience through a sport management internship.
The Coaching Certificate is an undergraduate program that consists of 15 total credit hours. Students in this program must complete at least 15 semester credit hours and maintain a 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average or higher.
Required Courses:SM 203 Sport in SocietySM 300 Principles and Qualities of CoachingSM 304 Principles of Sports MedicineSM 407 Psychology of SportSM 496 Sport Management Internship
The Competitive Intelligence certificate is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career in a new and dynamic field of integrated business intelligence.
Through the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program, you’ll learn to apply technology and technological solutions in business settings to help organizations reach their goals. Your curriculum will help you create a solid foundation in business principles, and will provide you with specialized training in computer programming, hardware, networking, and project management. The career outlook in this field is very promising. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information technology occupations are projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.
The Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career enforcing environmental and conservation laws. With this program, students will build a strong foundation in law, with a special focus on wildlife and environmental law enforcement.
The Certificate in Conservation Law offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career protecting natural resources as trained professionals. This is particularly relevant for students who want to build careers that include state game warden, national park ranger, marine patrol officer, U.S. Forest Service ranger or federal wildlife officer.
The Certificate in Counter-Terrorism and Security provides advanced knowledge and understanding for those law enforcement and security officers who are the first-line of defense against terrorist threats.
The Criminal Justice program at Husson University educates students in the many professions in the criminal justice and private sector security career fields. The program balances strengths in the traditional areas of law, budgeting, and policy-making, with careful attention to the development of skills in communication, interpersonal relations, psychology and leadership essential to effective performance in organizations.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in experiential internships with organizations related to the Criminal Justice field that they choose. The Bachelor of Science in criminal justice/MSCJA degree can be accelerated and completed in four years.
Students in this program are eligible to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Pre-Service Training program, which certifies individuals to become eligible for employment as part-time law enforcement officers in the State of Maine, while also receiving six college credits. Students in their fourth year of the program may choose to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program to be eligible for employment as a full time law enforcement officer in the State of Maine and receive fifteen college credits as well.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states: “The safety and well being of our Nation’s citizens greatly depends on the police officers, detectives, and special agents responsible for enforcing statutes, laws, and regulations. Duties vary widely by the size and type of organization but in most jurisdictions, whether on or off duty, law enforcement officers are expected to exercise their authority whenever necessary. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also indicates that overall job prospects for public sector criminal justice professionals is expected to be good from 2014 to 2024. Employment of police and detectives is projected to grow four percent. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and law enforcement or military experience, especially investigative experience, as well as those who speak more than one language, should have the best job opportunities.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (MSCJA) – 36 Credits
The MSCJA program focuses on building strengths in law, budgeting, and policy-making while developing advanced skills in communication, interpersonal relations, psychology, and leadership. A real world criminal justice orientation is integrated into active classes that are open to students from a variety of academic and occupational backgrounds.
Classes are scheduled on evenings and weekends to accommodate participants' work schedules.
This undergraduate certificate program teaches students how to create products that provide a meaningful experience to end users through the application of user experience (UX) principles.
(Completion degree for transfer students with an associate degree)Gain the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career through this 100% online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. This program, designed for transfer students with an associate degree, will help you develop into a qualified professional with a solid foundation in leadership, law and the meaning of justice.
This dual degree program Criminal Justice and Psychology at Husson University provides students with an opportunity to achieve an educational foundation in the practical and theoretical aspects of both criminal justice and psychology. This strong background across disciplines allows students to appreciate the critically important relationship between criminality and psychological factors.
The successful law enforcement professional requires an understanding of the forensic application of psychology to the investigation of crime in order to promote successful outcomes. The qualified forensic practitioner must have a thorough grounding in criminal justice, police operations and the law to effectively assess and treat offenders and victims. To accomplish this, students in the dual degree program are exposed to coursework that prepares them for clinical and law enforcement careers.
During the fourth and fifth years, students are required to complete a practicum experience in Psychology and may choose to complete an internship in a criminal justice-related setting. Upon completion of the core psychology coursework, the student is also able to apply for certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community Level (MHRT-C) in the State of Maine.
The dual degree program also provides the option of attending the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Pre-Service Training program, allowing the student to earn six college credits and become eligible to work as a part-time law enforcement officer in the State of Maine. Those students in their final year of study may choose instead to attend the Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program to become eligible to work as a full-time law enforcement officer in the State of Maine, while earning fifteen college credits.
The Certificate in Paralegal - Advanced Criminal Practice provides advanced instruction for paralegals in the area of criminal litigation.
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship provides students the understanding and knowledge necessary to start a new business or business unit or product line.
Gain the knowledge and skills required for management positions within the growing esports industry, which is expected to surpass $1 billion in revenue in 2021. This certificate is designed to teach you about this industry and help you gain skills required for management positions.
Enhance your skills in managing personnel and programs with this Executive Nursing Business Management Certificate program. By mastering subject areas such as strategic change management, financial management in healthcare organizations and public health policy, you’ll be positioned to take the next step in your career.
Through the Extended Reality (XR) program, you’ll learn to use innovative computing tools to create a more usable, immersive and interactive technology experience. The adoption of XR technologies is surging across all industries, increasing the demand for professionals trained in this rapidly growing field.
This certificate program is designed for students who would like to expand their current skill set with proficiency in the emerging field of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Through this certificate program, you’ll learn the functional and philosophical foundation of AR and VR, while learning how to solve real-world problems by applying software and computer science theory to design and create solutions.
Through this program, you'll learn the unique characteristics of filmmaking and storytelling, in both the planning and the artistic development of production. These skills can be applied to filmmaking, live production, documentaries and commercials, preparing you to build a career in this exciting industry.
To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu.
The Finance Certificate offers students an opportunity to take both introductory and upper level business courses in finance. These courses can be applied to a B.S. or M.B.A. degree at Husson University as a way to augment a degree. Additionally, non-degree students can demonstrate an understanding of major financial concepts. This program will also allow non-traditional students wanting to take the courses necessary to sit for the the Certified Financial Planners examination to earn an advanced certificate.
According to US News & World Report, financial advisor is one of the top 20 best jobs in business. Prepare for a career as a financial planner with a Bachelor’s of Science in Financial Planning from the largest business school in Maine. You’ll study economics, estate planning, business law and more. Plus, you’ll prepare to sit for the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) exam, an important credential in the field.
Interested in earning your MBA? You can move seamlessly from your Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning to graduate studies and earn your Master of Business Administration in five years.
The Forensic Science bachelor’s degree program strives to educate the next generation of practicing forensic scientists. The course of study gives students the opportunity to examine and evaluate physical evidence, using chemical, microscopic, instrumental and physical methods of analysis. Students work with blood and other biological fluids, hair, gunshot residue, drugs, fibers, paint, glass and impression evidence. Students also gain proficiency in preparing written scientific reports on their findings and conclusions in mock cases. Capstone coursework during the final semesters of study builds on this foundation with an emphasis on the application of natural science to criminal justice.
The field of forensic science is currently expanding in response to increases in forensic technology, higher expectations of quality standards and more stringent court requirements. In providing highly educated individuals who are qualified to fill entry-level forensic science positions, Husson University is helping to meet the current and future needs of the justice system.
In the forensics undergraduate certificate program, students will develop the skills needed for a career in crime scene processing and crime analysis.
This certificate is designed for students who would like to complement their current skill set, whether communications related or not, with the fundamental skills of video production. Courses will provide students with a basic knowledge in video vocabulary, careers, equipment, software, broadcast and studio production.
The Certificate in Graphic Design spotlights the design process and how to develop a project from concept to delivery. The program covers design and technology processes that are used in print, web, visual, and production design. Students will learn the elements of and how to design posters, packages, publications, exhibitions, information displays and web pages. Students will learn imaging creation using contemporary technical skills and industry standard software. These studio courses provide students with practical experience in design across multiple design disciplines and media. Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates their design skill and knowledge.
Candidates for the Graphic Design Certificate are required to complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. BS Graphic/Visual Design Majors are not eligible for this certificate.
If you’re creative, like to work with technology, have a good visual sense, and want a career that uses your imagination, you may want to earn a degree in Graphic/Visual Design. Graphic designers convey messages visually for businesses and organizations. They use specialized software to create logos, motion design, print materials, websites, and much more. At Husson, you’ll explore topics such as graphic design, animation, 3-D modeling, web design, data visualization, user experience, and virtual and augmented reality environments. You’ll work hands-on, learning to develop content for a wide range of areas, including marketing, business, and non-profits, while gaining experience. And you’ll practice your craft in state-of-the-art learning facilities such as the Wildey Communications Center Design Lab and the Interactive Experience Center (IEX).
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management program helps prepare students for managerial and administrative roles in the healthcare industry.
This program provides a very strong core of hospitality and tourism courses, a strategically balanced business acumen and a varied general education background. Our goal is to provide students with a superb education, through a combination of the latest cutting-edge technology and real-world business thinking. The Hospitality and Tourism Management program requires students develop a strong grounding in theory and then put it to use in real-world situations that require critical thinking. This combination helps students to become not only workplace-ready but also ready to add value immediately to any company or organization.
Concentrations available in:
Hospitality & Tourism Management (General)
Sales and Marketing Management
Global Business
The Graduate Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management program helps prepare students for upper-level management roles in the hospitality and tourism industry through coursework focused on the latest standards in operations and customer service.
The Certificate in Hospitality Management prepares students to understand the general standards of Hospitality Management. These courses focus on the customer service skills that are vital to ensuring that every guest feels welcome, particularly in the food and beverage and lodging industries. The way in which managers and organization leaders operate can have a significant impact on revenue and employee turnover.
Human Resource management is an important function in any business. The graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management provides students with a foundation in key topics within human resource management including staffing and selection, compensation and benefits, and training and development.
Expand your ability to lead and prepare for positions of greater responsibility with this Leadership Certificate program. You’ll master topics such as leadership principles and organization management and tailor your certificate by selecting two courses that fit your career path.
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with a Pre-Law concentration is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a program that prepares them for law school or work in the legal field. Students are also eligible to receive a certificate, which expands employment opportunities as a paralegal.
Husson University offers an unparalleled range of over twenty legal courses including Constitutional Law, Real Estate Law, Probate Law, Evidence, Criminal Law, Family Law and Legal Research and Writing as well as invaluable experiential learning through internship opportunities.
Husson’s program is specifically aligned with the ABA Core Skills and Values which include: analytic and problem solving skills, critical reading, writing skills, oral communication and listening abilities, general research skills, task organization and management skills, public service and the promotion of justice.
3+3 Option with the Maine School of Law Students can accelerate their completion of this degree and apply early to the University of Maine School of Law with the support of an academic adviser.
Expand your career options in audio engineering with advanced skills in live sound. You'll learn advanced sound reinforcement and speaker system technology and gain valuable experience working live events for NESCom Mobile Productions and with the Live Sound department.
Gain the skills and knowledge you can put to work immediately in your marketing career through this Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications degree program. You’ll study digital marketing, social media marketing, design thinking and innovation, public relations, marketing research and more. Plus, you’ll hone your skills and build your portfolio as you provide marketing services to real clients through Husson’s student-run marketing and advertising agency.
Through our optional bachelor’s to master’s program, you can earn your MBA seamlessly in five years.
The Certificate in Marketing Communications is designed for those students, including international students, who want an exposure to the creative side of business known as Marketing Communications. Topics covered include an overview of public relations, advertising, graphic design, and social media marketing.
Our fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to help prepare you to launch or advance your career. Our program infuses our faculty’s industry experience with active experiential learning using a combination of the latest business practices and cutting-edge technology. You’ll develop a strong grounding in theory and then put it to use in real-world situations that require critical thinking. You’ll build essential management skills that you can apply to your current career – or specialize with a concentration which can give you a head start in your chosen career, help you change careers, or enable you to become even more marketable in your current industry. Our concentration options include:
Concentrations
Business Analytics. In our MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics you’ll take courses in finance, marketing, leadership, business theory as well as developing the skills to collect, organize, and analyze information in order to improve organizational performance. Being proficient and conversant in these areas is a must to ensure you are prepared to be a positive impact on any business.
Healthcare Management. Combine the challenge and reward of business with the life-changing service of healthcare. You’ll learn from both professors and healthcare industry professionals and explore coursework in healthcare economics, financial management, and quality management.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You will discover strategies that help businesses develop technologies, improve processes, and reach new markets. You’ll explore best practices for launching successful ventures while preparing for a career at a range of organizations, including leading corporations, small businesses, tech startups, nonprofit organizations and more.
Organizational Management. Knowing how an organization runs and how to optimize that organization to be more efficient and effective is an invaluable skill in business. You will develop advanced knowledge in organizational behavior, leadership and ethics, staffing and training, and labor and employment law. This knowledge base will prepare you to lead and manage people in ways that help organizations increase their productivity and profitability.
Risk Management. Risk managers offer their expertise to forecast and avoid threats, enabling companies to achieve their goals. You’ll take courses in finance, marketing, leadership, business theory and develop critical skills for addressing risks to operational processes and managing a business crisis. This concentration will prepare you with unique knowledge and skills desired by insurance companies, leading corporations and nonprofit organizations.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 36 Credits
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to develop and strengthen analysis, decision-making, and implementation skills. The program balances strengths in the traditional areas of accounting, finance, economics, strategy and marketing with careful attention to the development of skills in communication, interpersonal relations, assessment and leadership that are essential to effective performance in organizations.
While the Master of Business Administration program has been designed primarily for the education of management generalists, the curriculum also contains the following specialized program options:
On Campus and/or Online
On Campus Only
Online
The fully online Master of Business Administration program is designed to develop and strengthen your skills in analysis, decision-making and leadership. The coursework is a carefully constructed balance of advanced study in traditional business areas like accounting, finance, operations and marketing combined with skills development in communication, interpersonal relations and leadership – areas that are essential to effective performance in the business world.
If you’re looking for a program that offers additional opportunities for specialized knowledge, Husson’s online degree offers you the option to tailor your education in ways that meet your specific career goals, through concentrations in biotechnology and innovation, healthcare management, and organizational management. All of this is delivered through a flexible, online educational format that allows you to devote time and energy to your professional and personal life as you pursue a life-changing degree.
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The Certificate in Paralegal - Advanced Civil Practice expands the knowledge base in the area of civil litigation. Students will gain higher competencies as outlined by the American Association for Paralegal Education.
The Certificate in Paralegal Studies prepares students for understanding the basic areas of law.
The photography certificate is designed to reestablish a link to traditional fundamental photographic practices, while embracing relevant technological advancements. The collection of courses within this certificate provides historical perspective, compositional aesthetics, lighting, and lens perspective, which are all still relevant.
The Pre Law certificate program provides Legal Studies students with advanced instruction in areas of law which will enable graduates to demonstrate higher level competencies outlined by the American Association for Paralegal Education.
Gain knowledge of radio production and operational skills, including introduction to FCC rules and regulations, on-air performance as well as short and long form production. This is an opportunity to add performance and production media skills to your existing skill sets.
The Graduate Certificate in Risk Management program is designed to instill the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage in times of uncertainty.
ROTC is a four year program of college courses that are taken in addition to a student’s traditional workload. These classes develop a cadet’s leadership skills, values, and life skills to prepare them for success as Army officers or whatever path they take in life. The confidence and strength developed as a result of this training is a priceless commodity in today’s workplace, military, and community. Students can enroll in Army ROTC courses just as they would any other course, as long as they meet the below requirements.
The Certificate in Sales prepares students in the areas of sales and marketing management; and professional selling building understanding of real world concepts and best practices.
The Certificate in Small Business Management will help students understand the theories of big business and management and how to apply them to the running of a small company.
The Certificate in Digital and Social Media Marketing provides students with knowledge of the online and social media marketplace and how to strategically leverage it for business success. This certificate is designed for students as well as working professionals in the field of advertising, public relations, marketing and small business.
Our Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree is designed to provide you with the skills needed to develop, create, and modify enterprise software or specialized utility programs. Students in our software development program are critical thinkers with a demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technical data. You'll learn to effectively analyze the customer's needs and design software solutions.
Software developers are in great demand and employment in this career is predicted to grow by 22% through 2029. Our fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Software Development will prepare you with the skills needed to build a successful career in this field. You’ll receive specialized training in integrated technology along with a strong core of general business courses through our hands-on curriculum. You’ll learn to effectively analyze customer needs and develop solutions while gaining the ability to develop, create, and modify enterprise software or specialized utility programs. You’ll also have the opportunity to industry-endorsed certifications. When you graduate, you’ll have expertise in areas ranging from building direct hardware interfaces to enterprise application development.
The Sport Management program effectively blends these two distinct fields of study – sport and business administration – in an effort to prepare students for careers in this field.
The sport management degree emphasizes experiential learning through practical assignments and students are required to complete at least six credit hours of internship experience with a sport organization. Additionally, through collaboration with the American Council of Exercise, students are able to complete the certified personal trainer exam preparatory class based on the American Council of Exercise’s certified personal trainer exam certification.
Students seeking to earn their Master in Business Administration can do so in conjunction with their Bachelor in Science in sport management degree in 5 years.
Minor in Coaching – prepares students interested in helping individuals and teams achieve athletic success. The minor includes the study of the physical, social, medical and strategic aspects of coaching individual and team sports. In addition, this program provides individuals with the opportunity to apply classroom principles in an actual coaching setting through a practicum experience. The minor fulfills the State of Maine coaching endorsement requirements.
Minor in Tourism and Recreation – prepares students to pursue career options in the tourism and outdoor recreation field. The minor provides basic knowledge of recreation, tourism and park services, and an understanding of the benefits of leisure and recreation in our society. To complete the minor, students must take the following 18 hours of required courses which will provide undergraduates with the opportunity to explore recreation, parks and leisure services:
In our Sports Journalism program, you’ll learn how to work as a journalist with a special interest, knowledge and skills in sports. Our students learn how to find and work with sports information. They also learn how to report, write, shoot and edit sports news for print, audio, video and on-air broadcasts. The Web, newspapers, magazines, radio and television all play a role in a graduate’s education. You’ll gain hands-on experience reporting sports news and doing play-by-play, interviews and color commentary for our radio station, WHSN 89.3 FM, for our television mobile-production unit and for our TV news and sports programming. And you can be a sports writer for our student-run, online newspaper The Spectator.
Our focus is to prepare our Sports Journalism students to become “backpack” journalists. They learn not only the writing part of the job but also the photography and video skills needed to be successful in this evolving field.
In the user experience (UX) design undergraduate certificate program, students will learn how to create products that provide a meaningful experience to end users through the application of user experience (UX) principles.
If your dream is to make films, shoot commercials, plan a documentary or direct a live television show, this program is for you. With courses in lighting, editing, directing, audio and videography, the New England School of Communications (NESCom) video/film production program prepares students to step into the workforce with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment. With hundreds of years of collective industry experience, our faculty work to help you develop expertise and creativity as you master the professional production, knowledge and skills employers demand. As part of their studies, students participate in live news and sports television broadcasts, film productions and group projects. Unlike other programs, NESCom video/film production students begin working with equipment in their first year.
The Certificate in Web Design is suited for any professional or aspiring entrepreneur wanting to have a solid foundation in core web concepts and technologies including HTML, CSS and Javascript. The Certificate in Web Design prepares students to be able to work with internal or external web or marketing teams in support of web and web marketing initiatives. Students will learn to maintain and manage an existing web presence, and also to be able to define, design, develop and deploy a basic web presence.
The Certificate in Web Media provides a basic knowledge in the use of media-related software tools, general web concepts, search marketing and user-experience and interaction design as well as the ability to communicate a market driven perspective with regard to all media.
