Southern New Hampshire University

Learn about the tools and techniques you need to get your message across masterfully, while leveraging emerging technologies, with a communication degree online at Southern New Hampshire University.

Employers often cite good communication skills as one of the most critical qualifications in a prospective employee. Our online BA in Communications, with its emphasis on communication theory and industry-specific concepts, will help you strengthen your ability to communicate effectively.

Gain the communication, computer and graphic design skills to help prepare you for careers in advertising, corporate communications, public relations, social media strategy and more with our BA in Communication degree online.

Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

Digital Photography Bachelor's Degree Benefits:

• Learn the latest camera, lighting and editing technology
• Complete your degree with a portfolio of work you can use to advance your career or land your first job
• Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
• 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
• One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses include: Graphics and Layout in Print Media, Digital Narratives and Documentary, Lighting for Photography and Digital Photography Portfolio.

Whether it’s imagining rich virtual game worlds or designing creatures from another planet, you’ll be on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with SNHU’s Bachelor of Arts in Game Art and Development.

As an online game design degree that zeroes in on game art, this program will help you build a portfolio of compelling front-end game designs, all while meeting industry standards for production in multiple gaming platforms. You’ll learn and apply game design and game art principles such as 3D modeling, lighting, shading, anatomy illustration, digital painting, 3D mesh topology, texturing and rigging.

Southern New Hampshire University’s Bachelor of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse gives you the training and tools to help sufferers of alcoholism, drug addiction and other substance use disorders repair their lives, careers and relationships. This specialized online program is an important first step toward becoming a drug and alcohol counselor.

This program does not guarantee licensure; requirements vary by state.

With an SNHU substance abuse degree online, you’ll be qualified to provide entry-level services to individuals, groups and families in residential addiction treatment facilities, outpatient addiction programs, state drug courts, prisons, mental health centers, community health centers and private practice.

Potential job titles include:

• Addiction counselor
• Addictions practitioner
• Chemical dependency counselor
• Chemical dependency professional
• Substance abuse counselor
• Substance use disorder counselor
• Alcoholism and drug abuse counselor
• Licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC)

You'll explore the trajectory of diagnosing, treating and reintroducing a recovering individual to a healthy, productive life. Learn screening techniques, prevention strategies and pharmacological factors from instructors with years of firsthand experience in the field.

Help substance abusers on their road to recovery with an online BA in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse from SNHU. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse, offered by Southern New Hampshire University, does not directly lead to licensure. It does provide a significant portion of the substance abuse coursework most often required for licensure. Students seeking licensure and/or certification may be required to complete additional coursework and will be required to complete fieldwork as prescribed by each state. Most states also require a passing score on a licensing exam.

If you have a genuine interest in mathematics, the online degree in math at Southern New Hampshire University could be a stimulating learning experience. The online math degree fosters an appreciation of the role mathematics has played in society, from early times through the modern technological age.

Understand the contemporary science behind many forms of addiction with this specialized online bachelor’s from Southern New Hampshire University.

Psychology - Addictions Bachelor's Degree Benefits:

• Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
• 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
• One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses include: Lifespan Development, Psychology of Personality, Foundations of Addictions, Contemporary Issues in Addictions and Abnormal Psychology.

Drive business and organizational success with the skills you’ll develop in the Bachelor of Science Business Studies in Marketing program. Suited for students who have previously attended college but were unable to continue their business studies, the BS Business Studies in Marketing program prepares you to implement innovative marketing and business strategies to grow a company. By earning a marketing-focused business degree, you'll be prepared for a variety of careers in the dynamic, creative, results-oriented marketing field.

Develop a deep understanding of today's complex criminal justice system with SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. You'll learn from professionals across all disciplines who bring the real world to you, right into the classroom.

Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Benefits:

• Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience Transfer up to 90 credits
• Multiple term start dates throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
• 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
• One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses include: Criminal Law, Ethics and the Criminal Justice Leader, and International Criminal Justice.

Criminal justice is an ever-evolving field that requires qualified professionals who have both a deep understanding of our legal system and adept interpersonal skills.

At Southern New Hampshire University, you can earn the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice with real-world perspective. Expanding the boundaries of a traditional criminal justice program, you’ll be exposed to:

Current criminology theories
Discretion in decision making
Emerging national and global trends
Effective communication strategies
The bachelor's degree in criminal justice includes an embedded communication certificate, which can help give you the tools to write and speak effectively in situations where every detail matters.

Learn how to:

Evaluate the impact of technologies and trends on criminal justice agencies
Promote community relations and partnerships
Communicate effectively and professionally to diverse audiences
Apply laws, regulations and ethical standards to decision-making practices
Develop research-based solutions to complex problems
Examine human motivation and behavior
Get credit for law enforcement training: If you have completed a basic police, corrections or probation and parole academy training, you may receive up to 12 credits toward your criminal justice degree at SNHU.

Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

Environmental Science - Natural Resources and Conservation Concentration Benefits:

• Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
• 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
• One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses include: Conservation Biology, Global Climate Change, Natural Resources and Waste: Sources, Reduction & Remediation. R

In a 24/7 world, the scrutiny never stops. Learn technology and tactics that show brands in their best light and keep them there with SNHU’s MA in Communication / Public Relations.  With a concentration in PR, you will build your skill set with 12 newly designed online courses in areas such as reputation management, social media practices, ethics, integrated PR campaigns, and more.

SNHU's online MA in English and Creative Writing allows you to experiment, reflect and refine your writing skills in a community of creative, professionally accomplished faculty and students.  Excelling in the business world, starting your novel or collection of poetry, or mapping the movie you dream of filming can all start here. Sample courses across a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry and screenwriting. Regardless of your educational background, your love for the written word will blossom in this highly focused master's degree.

Explore all of the forms that screenwriting takes -- feature-length and short films, television episode and mini-series, commercial, news broadcasting and Internet-based video. The online Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing with Screenwriting concentration is based on a comprehensive study of the visual medium of film, with a special focus on story structure, character development and creative writing. From scripts for news anchors to commercials, blockbuster movies, independent films and shorts, and television, the success of the visual actions rests on the backbones of scripts. Whether you pursue an independent career and develop scripts on your own or write for specific projects, including rewriting and editing, the future is wide open for talented screenwriters.

Nonfiction is the art of telling real stories – ones that people can learn from, understand and relate to. With an online Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing with a Nonfiction concentration, you will study essays and narratives, improve your own storytelling skills and take on a deeper appreciation of nonfiction. Nonfiction covers a wide swath of styles and subjects, encompassing everything from the personal essay, autobiography and memoirs to travel writing and magazine features. This program does more that just expose you to literature and new writing skills - you can apply the communications skills you learn directly to any profession, including journalism, law, marketing and technical writing.

SNHU's online MA in History with a concentration in American History provides a greater understanding of the politics and policy, literature, society and culture.  Offered fully online, this new program features 11 courses that will deepen your knowledge of American history and show employers an impressive level of commitment that gives you an edge in the applicant pool. Regardless of your educational background, your passion for history will thrive in this highly focused master’s degree.  No GMAT or GRE required.  No language or residency requirements.

Public historians are committed to making history relevant and useful in the public sphere. SNHU’s online MA History with a concentration in Public History will provide you with a skill set that includes management, preservation and interpretation of historical records and artifacts. This knowledge will lead you to variety of exciting career paths in government, archives, libraries, museums, historical societies, consulting firms and more. Regardless of your educational background, your passion for history will thrive in this highly focused master’s degree.  No GMAT or GRE required.  No language or residency requirements.

Combine a graduate certificate in Accounting with your MBA. Students choosing the elective option for their MBA have the ability to take courses from the Accounting graduate certificate as MBA electives. Credit for these courses is then applied when you start your graduate certificate. Students with an undergraduate degree in business will benefit the most from this option. Obtain the knowledge and skills you expect from a quality MBA program at a private, not-for-profit university, and a graduate certificate for additional expertise in your subject/field of interest. No GMAT or GRE required.

Gain the skills to meet marketplace demand for managers who can effectively lead engineering departments, professionals and enterprises with this specialized online MBA, with courses by Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

MBA in Engineering Management Benefits:

• Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
• 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
• One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses include: Systems Thinking for Engineering Managers, Systems Engineering and Business Practices, and Project Management for Engineering Managers.

Attain financial management and investment analysis skills needed for capital budgeting and portfolio management with Southern New Hampshire University's affordable, 39-credit MBA in Finance. Obtain the knowledge and skills you expect from a quality MBA program at a private, not-for profit university, plus expertise in your field of interest to give you an edge in the job market. No GMAT or GRE required.

The Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Southern New Hampshire Universtiy provides HR professionals with an understanding of business operations and how to spearhead corporate HR functions. Obtain the knowledge and skills you expect from a quality MBA program at a private, not-for-profit university, plus expertise in the HR field to help you reach your career goals. No GMAT or GRE required. SNHU’s online business programs, offered since 1996, have won Best of Business and other awards.

SNHU and Berklee Online have partnered to offer an MBA in Music Business 100% online. Experience the best both institutions have to offer in this flexible and affordable program. This unique degree integrates music industry courses into a traditional MBA curriculum and can be completed in as few as 21 months. It provides the perfect opportunity to gain a thorough business background that is completely suited to help enterprising students forward the evolution of the new music business.
 

Gain the knowledge to become a project mastermind and prepare for professional certifications in your field with SNHU’s affordable, 39-credit MBA in Project Management. Obtain the skills you expect from a quality MBA program at a private, not-for profit university, plus expertise in your field of interest to give you an edge in the job market. No GMAT or GRE required.

SNHU’s online business programs, offered since 1996, have won Best of Business, geteducated.com and other awards. SNHU is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

Become proficient in the business and marketing of the sport industry with SNHU's affordable, 39-credit MBA in Sport Management. Obtain the knowledge and skills you expect from a quality MBA program at a private, not-for profit university, plus expertise in your field of interest to give you an edge in the job market. No GMAT or GRE required. SNHU's online business programs, offered since 1996, have won Best of Business, and numerous other awards.

Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Accounting/Finance is an interdisciplinary degree program intended to provide students with the blend of knowledge and skills required of career professionals in these highly complementary fields. No GMAT or GRE required. The 14-course program requires a near-equal mix of accounting and finance course work. Graduates are prepared for management positions in a wide range of organizations that require a working knowledge of budget analysis, accounting theory, financial decision-making and corporate finance. Courses include Cost Accounting, Business Law and Creating Value: Merger and Acquisition.

SNHU’s online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed for students seeking to enter or advance a career in criminal justice professions. Students will learn to apply the latest research, leadership strategies, and criminological theory for effective and strategic decision-making. With a focus on employing professional leadership strategies for resource planning, consensus building, and long-term planning, this 12-course program provides students with valuable skills they need to address contemporary challenges in the field of criminal justice and public safety.

SNHU’s online Master of Science in Criminal Justice concentration in Public Safety Administration is designed for students seeking to advance a career in law enforcement, specifically in leadership positions that address public policy. A public safety administration master’s degree provides the know-how to take on challenges facing society today and learn how policy decisions are made and implemented at the national, state and local levels. Courses are designed with the present and future administrator or leader in mind: All have a direct application to the challenges of managing a criminal justice agency.

At Southern New Hampshire University you can enhance your expertise in enterprise-level technology management by earning an online Master of Science in Cyber Security with a concentration in IT Management. This 12-course, 36-credit online graduate coursework focuses on network management and security, knowledge management and web fundamentals. With an IT management concentration, you’ll dive deeper into the management of varying aspects of information technology, including the relationships between structure and process in project management and the management of IT functions within an organization. Additionally, you’ll explore enterprise resource planning and the implications of cyber law and ethics.

An MS in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University will help you gain the financial analysis and quantitative skills you need to become a leader in the field.   Study investments, corporate finance, advanced economic theory, financial markets, and much more in the MS in Finance program.  Our MS in Finance, coupled with a test-prep course, prepares you to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam. Concentrations available in Investments and Corporate Finance.

The Masters in Finance with a Concentration in Investments and Securities program combines comprehensive training in core financial subjects such as managerial accounting and capital budgeting, with an introduction to strategies about where and how to invest. Designed to fit the schedule of busy adults, this 36-credit-hour online finance degree program allows you to take classes in an accelerated format, or go at your own pace. And because the GMAT or GRE are not required, you can start taking online securities and finance courses immediately.

You’re focused on your future in healthcare administration. We’re focused on giving you the education and support you need to succeed as a leader in healthcare administration. With SNHU’s Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, you’ll acquire the advanced healthcare education necessary to advance your skills and complement your experience within the complex healthcare administration field.  Our MS in Healthcare Administration aligns to the most commonly known and supported industry credentialing models such as AUPHA, CAHME and HLA. By earning your MS in Healthcare Administration from SNHU, you will gain the key business and leadership skills required to advance your career. Southern New Hampshire University is an accredited by New England Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ACBSP, among other accrediting bodies, and is a private-nonprofit university. No GMAT or GRE required. You can earn your degree in as few as 15 months, taking 2 courses per term over 5 terms per year.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) acknowledged that Southern New Hampshire University’s MS in HR Management fully aligns with SHRM's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, SHRM’s academic initiative to define standards for graduate degree programs.  The MS HRM degree offers students an opportunity to develop advanced human resource management skills in critical areas that prepare them to be an effective business partner and takes an integrated approach to developing relevant HR expertise by focusing on communication and negotiation skills, critical legal and ethical principles, strategic HR program development, and the global and cultural context of HR today.

No GMAT/GREs. Affordable, fully online and student support and services for each and every student and there every step of the way.

In today’s competitive business environment, organizations are seeking information technology employees with capabilities beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise. The demand for this new breed of IT professional is growing, and an MS IT degree from SNHU will help you develop this specialized skill set. Your ability to leverage information technology applications for informed decision-making throughout an organization will position you for a valued leadership role in a broad range of industries. MSIT concentrations include: Database Design, Game Design and Development, Healthcare Informatics, Internet Security, and Web Design.

The MS IT Database Design concentration provides real-world experience in database design applications, giving you a competitive advantage in securing a position in this field. You will learn how to analyze business problems to determine an organization’s data needs and create databases and interfaces to retrieve key information for business decision-making support. Your projects and course work will also expand your knowledge of interface design, object-oriented design, data management and data security. Our IT faculty is current on the latest database design technologies and applications, bringing highly regarded expertise and insight to the classroom.

The Web continues to grow at breathtaking speed, making professional web design an attractive career. This program gives you a solid foundation in information technology and real-world applications in web design, allowing you to create and maintain interactive and e-commerce Web sites.  Through hands-on experience you will gain expertise in HTML/XML, scripting, embedding rich media and database connectivity, audience analysis, branding, page layout and templates, content organization, and managing and marketing websites. You will also become familiar with e-commerce techniques, as well as e-business models, online security, privacy and ethics. By designing and building client applications that manipulate data in a shared database on a network, you will have firsthand experience in user interface design, object-oriented design, data management and data security. MSIT concentrations include: Database Design, Game Design and Development, Healthcare Informatics, Internet Security, and Web Design.

An MSM in Emergency Management degree from Southern New Hampshire University prepares you to minimize risk and safeguard then public. You’ll learn the management skills to plan, prepare and respond to critical threats in both life and business, such as organizational crises, natural disasters, hazardous spills and security threats. The Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree is becoming increasingly popular and is designed to give current and aspiring managers the people and project skills to face today's extreme business challenges. With the emergency management concentration, you’ll be ready to plan and evaluate strategies for preparedness, response and recovery.

Develop the skills to be a successful marketer in today’s workforce when you specialize your master’s degree with a digital marketing concentration.

Benefits of a Master's in Digital Marketing:

• Designed to be completed in as few as 15 months
• One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses include: Digital Story Telling and Branding, Websites and SEM/SEO, Social Media and Online Marketing Channels.

In the master’s in marketing, new media and communications concentration, you’ll examine how advances in media and technology have impacted the study of culture, relationships and messages. You’ll also investigate the practical aspect of various technologies of interest to become a more savvy marketing professional and critic of emerging media tools and resources.

This concentration will give you the chance to explore how interactive and social media have opened up myriad opportunities for individuals and businesses to create, manage and recreate their identity online. In addition, you’ll get to tackle the life cycle of a campaign, campaign management strategies, effective tracking and measurement, and the process of making modifications based on data analysis.

Whether economic times are booming or troubled, one thing remains constant: the need for good leadership. Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Organizational Leadership gives you the competitive advantage to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. The program emphasizes communication, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, corporate social responsibility and organizational trends. Our graduates add immediate value to their companies. Learn how to be an effective agent of change and successfully lead your company to a profitable future. Courses include Human Behavior in Organizations and Leading Change. With no GMAT or GRE required for entry into the SNHU Master's in Organizational Leadership program, you can begin your studies now.

The rapidly changing professional landscape of the 21st century has led to a growing demand for individuals with a formal psychology background. Industries such as business, marketing, education, health services, criminal justice, sports management, and information technology are increasingly seeking out individuals with these credentials to help improve performance, motivation, and general well-being within organizations.

With an MS in Psychology you can deepen your understanding in critical areas such as research methods, cognitive psychology, social psychology, personality, learning theory, and ethical practice in psychology. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of psychological research to real world contexts. Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Concentrations: Industrial-Organizational and Child and Adolescent Development Psychology. Note: This program does not lead to licensure but does prepare you for doctoral studies. Concentrations are available in either Industrial-Organizational Psychology or Child and Adolescent Development Psychology.

Requirements:

Applicants must have a BA/BS in Psychology OR BA/BS in another discipline with demonstrated experience in Statistics and Research methods in a social science. Students who do not meet this criteria may be provisionally accepted and complete the recommended coursework before beginning their graduate classes. Minimum 2.75 GPA. No GMAT or GRE required.

At Southern New Hampshire University, you can enhance your master’s in psychology - and your professional skillset – with a concentration in forensic psychology. Gain an understanding of the forensic psychologist’s role by practicing and applying forensic psychological theories and methods. You’ll also explore the responsibilities of the field and how they relate to legal, ethical and diversity issues.