B.S. Applied Studies

Graduates of associate degree programs with a technical or career focus can continue their education in Granite State College's Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Studies. This degree program was developed in collaboration with the Community Technical College System of New Hampshire(CCSNH), and offers AS or AAS degree graduates from CCSNH and other accredited institutions a seamless transition to a bachelor's degree at Granite State College.

Some examples of technical associate degrees that transition into the Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies program include computer technology, fire science, and automotive technology. Examples of highly specific, career-focused associate degrees that are also well-suited to this bachelor's degree program include interior design, human resource administration, nursing, culinary arts, or others.

Students with associate degrees enter Granite State College with full junior status and credit for all CCSNH* courses. Courses may be taken online or at any of our statewide Learning Centers.

The BS in Applied Studies combines a strong foundation in liberal arts with upper-level courses that build on your previous education and experience. The required curriculum includes science, humanities, social science, and electives. We offer three program options to choose from so that you can best match the degree to your specific career needs.

* If your associate degree is not from an CCSNH college (formerly NHCTC-New Hampshire Community Technical Colleges), ask your advisor about additional articulation agreements that may be in process.

General Education Courses		48 credits
Core:
*CRIT 500	Critical Thinking	4 cr
*ENG 500	The Writing Process	4 cr
*MATH	MATH 502, 504, 505 or 506	4 cr
CMPL 511	Software Tools	4 cr
COMM	COMM 550, 551 or 553	4 cr

Arts and Culture		4 cr
History and Politics		4 cr
Literature and Ideas		4 cr
Science		8 cr
Social Science		4 cr
Global Perspectives (GP)		4 cr
Major		32-44 credits (depending on the major)
Electives		variable
Total		124 credits (minimum)
*These three courses are to be completed within the first 24 credits at GSC after date of application. Placement will be required for CRIT 500, ENG 500, and math courses.

Option in Allied Health Services
This option is for students who want to expand their technical expertise to include a broader understanding of the health care field, with a career focus on work in community health care settings. The focus is on improvements in health care, health care finance, legal/ethical issues, and policy. Courses offered include:

HLTC 550	The Emerging US Health Care Industry
HLTC 601	Physical Change, Health, and Aging
HLTC 626	Principles of Case Management
MGMT 613	Financial Management**
PSY 620	Health Psychology

Option in Education and Training
This option is a good choice if you want to focus on teaching or training others in your area of technical expertise. Courses focus on adult learning, educational psychology, and the theory and practice of teaching adults. Courses offered include:

INST 605	Teaching and Learning in Adulthood**
INST 606	Program Design and Evaluation in Adult Learning**
INST 610	Principles of Instructional Design and Educational Technology**
PSY 615	Psychology of Adulthood**
PSY 616	Psychology of Occupational Stress

Option in Management
This option is appropriate if your career plans include a management or supervisory position. For example, if you are currently an automotive technician, the Applied Studies Management option will put you on the right path to becoming a service department manager. Depending on your specific interests, you may focus your studies in a particular subject area such as:

Finance
Human Resources
Leadership

** Note: These courses have prerequisites

Academics

B.S. Applied Studies