Applied Technology

If you have an associate degree in a technical field (automotive, computer engineering, nursing, or many others), your next step could be Granite State College's Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Technology. This innovative 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.

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.

* 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.

The BS in Applied Technology 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.

BS in Applied Technology:

With an 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 Technology 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

With an 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. Topics include:

Psychology of Adulthood
Cognition & Learning
Teaching and Learning in Adulthood
Program Design and Evaluation in Adult Learning
Psychology of Occupational Stress

With an Option in Allied Health Care 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:

The Emerging US Health Care Industry
Physical Change, Health, and Aging
Principles of Case Management
Financial Management
Psychology of Health and Wellness