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

Make a meaningful impact and improve quality of life with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

Public Health 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: Ethical and Legal Considerations of Healthcare, Social and Behavioral Health, and Program Planning in Public Health.

Virtually every profession values communicators who can shape messages with technology—and keep up with media as it changes. SNHU’s MA in Communication with a concentration in New Media & Marketing is grounded in the hands-on application of current communications practices, so you can immediately use what you learn in your profession.  Build your skill set with 12 newly designed online courses in areas such as personal and corporate brand building, writing for digital platforms, and marketing campaign design.

If you love literature and enjoy analyzing literary works, then SNHU’s Master of Arts degree in English will deepen your knowledge and expand your critical analysis and communication skills. Offered entirely online, this 36-credit program provides a strong foundation in British and American literary works and allows you to tailor the program to your interests, with traditional and nontraditional course topics ranging from Shakespeare, Victorian Literature and the Renaissance to Romantic literature, American Modernism, gender, and multi-ethnic studies.

Literature has long been a source of inspiration, both for readers and writers – find your inspiration in SNHU’s online Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing with a Fiction concentration. This program fosters your imagination and creativity with a perfect balance of critical analysis and craft. This advanced degree emphasizes the craft of writing fiction and why authors do what they do and how they do it, and instills a deeper understanding of fiction in all of its forms. In addition to critical analystic and communication skills, the SNHU online program gives you insight into publishing, broadcasting and professional production. Your knowledge will grow beyond a basic understanding of plot building, narrative voice and character, and push your creative boundaries.

Foster your appreciation for verse with the inspiration, passion and creative collaboration that only an online Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing with a Poetry concentration can bring. This program focuses your study of literature on a genre where every word counts and interpretations abound. Hone your understanding and your craft, unleashing your imagination to create imagery that moves and inspires. An online MA with a specialization in Poetry can also be of benefit for many professional paths.  You can explore careers in creative writing, advertising, journalism, publishing, copywriting and poetry, as well as teaching.

Interpret the past and illuminate the future with SNHU’s online MA in History. Offered fully online, this new program will provide you with research, writing and critical thinking skills to work in a variety of fields where today’s real world meets meaningful interpretations of the past.  Customize your program with electives that suit your interests or concentrate in American, Military or Public History.  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.

Offered fully online, SNHU’s MA History with a concentration in Military History allows you to emerge as an expert on the relationship between warfare and society. You will master strategy, command, leadership, tactics and technological advances in weaponry. You will identify what “won” wars, and where missteps would have altered our history books forever. 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.

The most sought-after master’s degree for those who want the flexibility to move across industries, locations, or departments is clearly a Master’s in Business Administration. Southern New Hampshire University is proud to offer an online MBA specifically built for today’s business needs. Gain the skills and expertise you need to enhance your current career, launch a new career or ensure the success of your own business all from an accredited institution that has been offering MBAs for more than 40 years. SNHU’s high quality standard for graduate-level performance is still one of the most affordable MBAs in the nation and can be completed in just over a year. No GMAT or GRE required.

New entrepreneurs, existing business owners and CEOs can obtain the tools to assess capital and venture capital opportunities, analyze franchising plans and evaluate consulting arrangements with Southern New Hampshire University's affordable, 39-credit MBA in Entrepreneurship. 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 other awards.

By blending a traditional MBA curriculum with a special focus on healthcare management, the MBA in Healthcare Management gives you a unique and highly marketable set of skills that can set you apart from the competition. 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 other awards.

Prepare to lead the strategic and operational information technology function in your business with Southern New Hampshire University's affordable, 39-credit MBA in Information Technology 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.

By blending a traditional MBA curriculum with a special focus on leadership, change management, psychology and communication, the online MBA in Leadership gives you a unique and highly marketable set of skills that can set you apart from the competition. 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, geteducated.com and other awards.

Further your global understanding of purchasing and distribution management with this online MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.

MBA in Operations and Supply Chain 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: Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making and Supply Chain Management.

Combine a graduate certificate in Public Administration with your MBA. Students choosing the elective option for their MBA have the ability to take courses from the Public Administration 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.

Learn how to help your organization meet environmental compliance laws and achieve sustainability goals, and be able to communicate effectively with other professionals in the field, with SNHU's affordable, 39-credit MBA in Sustainability and Environmental Compliance. 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.

Expand your career options with a Master’s in Accounting degree from SNHU. Your concentrated, graduate-level studies in accounting prepare you to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), corporate accountant, auditor or financial analyst. Or, apply your in-depth knowledge of accounting principles in high-level positions in banking, taxation, insurance or any company with a financial division.   Your MS in Accounting from SNHU will provide you with a unique competitive advantage and teach you enhanced analytical skills and knowledge of the latest technology and financial analysis methods.  With no GMAT or GRE required for entry into the SNHU Master’s in Accounting program, you can begin your studies now. Take courses online or on campus.  Concentrations available in Auditing, Forensics Accounting and Taxation.

Enhance your accounting career with a Master’s degree that focuses on Forensic Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. Students learn how forensic accounting principles are applied in complex financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, and contract disputes. Additionally, students earn the credit hours needed in most states to take the CPA exam. The Master’s in Accounting with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting is a 36-hour degree program designed for accounting professionals. Aditional concentrations available in Auditing and Taxation.

Specialize in taxation to enhance your career opportunities with an online accounting degree. The Master’s in Accounting with a Concentration in Taxation will introduce you to key concepts, rules, and practices involving areas such as income taxation for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, as well as excise tax on estates and goods. Through practical, interactive coursework, students gain the analytical and technical skills public and private companies, and municipal agencies require in their accounting professionals. Earning this online accounting degree also allows candidates to sit for the CPA exam in most states, which can further advance your earning potential. Additional concentrations are available in Auditing and Forensics Accounting.

SNHU's online MS in Applied Economics offer advance graduate education in both the interpretive and scientific skills needed to become an expert decision-maker and thought leader in your chosen profession. Explore diverse theoretical schools of thought and focus on the analysis of economic variables and the efficient use of resources. Students emerge from the program with a balanced understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometric theory through coursework that covers data collection, data processing, investigative questioning techniques, building advanced economic models, formulating problem statements and hypotheses, econometric and empirical analysis, and communication and presentation of findings to name a few.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum 2.75 GPA. No GMAT or GRE required. Foundational business course work may be required. Students will be exempted out of all foundation courses if they have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 in one of the following undergraduate degrees in: Statistics, Mathematics, IT (or Computer Science) with a focus on Databases, Business Administration with a focus on Quantitative Analysis. Students who can provide evidence or 2 years of work experience in analytics can be exempted out of all foundation courses.

SNHU’s online Master of Science in Criminal Justice concentration in Advanced Counterterrorism & Homeland Security is designed for students seeking an exciting career where fast and thorough analysis, decision-making and action can have life-saving consequences. This 12-course program provides a focused examination of the history of global terrorism and the responses to it. Students will learn about intelligence analysis, threat assessment, advanced surveillance and counterterrorism techniques.

At Southern New Hampshire University, you can prepare to fill the worldwide demand for up to a million high-growth, high-paying cyber security jobs with SNHU’s affordable online Master of Science in Cyber Security program. SNHU's 12-course, 36-credit program provides an in-depth learning experience, with a core focus on network management and security, knowledge management and web fundamentals and a strong emphasis on intelligence, computer forensics and cyber operations. This degree can help prepare you to become a chief secuity officer, information security analyst, cyber security manager or other highly sought-after positions within the IT secuity sector.

The future of business depends on harnessing big data – in all its myriad unstructured formats and disparate sources – faster than the competition, and then using it to make better, more consistent and more fact-based decisions. But there’s a talent gap for data analysts with the specialized skills and broad-based knowledge to meet this growing demand. According to McKinsey Global Institute, the demand for deep analytical talent in the U.S. could be 50-60% greater than its projected supply by 2018.  
Southern New Hampshire University's MS in Data Analytics prepares students to be a strategic asset to any enterprise, from government, retail, IT and security firms to communications and media, finance, healthcare, manufacturing organizations and any other organization with big potential for big data. In this 36-credit online program, students will learn to leverage “big data” for competitiveness, risk-assessment, mission-critical decision-making and organizational effectiveness; gain command of advanced technologies for data mining, visualization, modeling and optimization while understanding the requirements and needs of the organizational environment through business research and in-depth analysis; and understand ethical uses of data and ensure appropriate security measures for data collection and storage by adopting advanced techniques for protecting the integrity and privacy of data, organizations and consumers.

Recognized by the National Professional Science Master's Association (NPSMA) as a Professional Science Master’s program.

No GMAT or GRE required. Earn your graduate degree in Data Analytics from SNHU in less than 2 years, and fully online from an affordable and recognized University, Southern New Hampshire University.
 

Help lead your organization through the strategic and effective management of health records with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

Health Information Management Master'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: Health Information Governance, Leading as an HIM Professional, and HIM Strategic Planning and Financial Management.

Southern New Hampshire University’s Master of Science in Information Technology program with a concentration in Software Application Development teaches you the intricacies of developing applications that are designed to perform various tasks on a computer or other device. In SNHU's 12-course, 36 credit online program students learn to manage the entire development process for a software program, from identifying customer need and designing the program to instructing the programmers who write computer code and test it. You'll also gain insights into the role of a software developer once the program is released, from routine maintenance to performing regular upgrades.

If you have an understanding of healthcare and information technology, the MS/IT Healthcare Informatics concentration allows you to expand this knowledge to take advantage of growing employment opportunities in the medical informatics field. The program reviews how the healthcare industry uses information systems - electronic medical records and laboratory and radiology systems - to provide access to medical information and improve patient care. Your knowledge and expertise in healthcare informatics will help you become a valued developer and manager of health information systems that benefit both patients and medical staff. MSIT concentrations include: Database Design, Game Design and Development, Healthcare Informatics, Internet Security, and Web Design.

SNHU’s Master of Science in Management degree offers a wide range of students the opportunity to develop advanced management skills in a variety of areas and contexts. Students deepen their understanding in critical areas such as effective business communication, data-driven decision making, developing and supporting talent, project management, supporting and fostering stewardship of an organization’s culture and brand, leadership, and strategic planning. SNHU’s M.S. in Management positions graduates as those who can support an organization’s mission, values, and goals by getting the most out of their teams, resources, and processes. Graduates from this program will be well-prepared to manage through an unpredictable, changing landscape of business in whatever industry they choose. No GMAT/GREs. Affordable, fully online and student support and services for each and every student and there every step of the way.

Become a master at promotion, brand management, development and more with Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Marketing. No GMAT or GRE required. Opportunities for those with marketing knowledge continue to increase as more businesses and organizations realize well-executed marketing is critical for their success. Graduates are prepared to work in various areas of the marketing field, including product development, sales management, brand management, advertising, corporate communications, marketing research and strategic customer relationship-building. Courses include Marketing Strategies and Ethical and Legal Issues in Marketing.

The SNHU master’s in marketing research and analytics will give graduates the tools they need to collect data using a variety of methods - interviews, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, etc. — and evaluate that data using statistical techniques and software. Upon completion of the program, grads will be able to successfully interpret what the data means for their client and forecast future trends, two skills that will set SNHU graduates apart from other job candidates.

With SNHU’s master’s in social media marketing, you’ll acquire the skills to develop social media marketing strategies while upholding always-evolving best practices. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to create and implement a social media marketing campaign that engages customers, raises brand awareness and drives revenue. 

SNHU’s MS in Psychology: Child and Adolescent Development offers you a strong advanced degree in psychology with specialty courses considered essential to careers focusing on the care and development of children and adolescents.  You will develop assessment, intervention, and consultation strategies that address the unique individual, cultural, and psychological needs of children and families. You will apply psychological theories and methods in the assessment, intervention and prevention of psychological, emotional, psychophysiological and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Note: This program does not lead to licensure but does prepare you for doctoral studies.

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.

Careers in industrial organizational psychology are the fastest-growing in the field, with 26 percent growth projected through 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Wall Street Journal also recently cited I-O psychology professions as one of the “Hot Jobs of 2018”

Supported by a strong foundation in advanced research methods, cognitive psychology, social psychology, personality, learning theory, and ethical practice in psychology, SNHU’s Industrial-Organizational psychology degree provides you the ability to design, develop and evaluate performance and training initiatives that adhere to best practices of industrial-organizational psychology and effectively address the unique needs and goals of organizations. Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Note: This program does not lead to licensure but does prepare you for doctoral studies.

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.

Act swiftly to control disease outbreaks, develop and enact wellness programs for communities, recommend and affect policy change with global implications, and track progress toward your goal of improving the health of populations. These are just a few of the exciting opportunities you'll explore with an online master's in public health. You’ll be ready to implement programs, shape policy, analyze evidence-based research and monitor epidemiological findings – all while earning the widely recognized credential essential for elevating the health of individuals and populations globally and locally.