Our accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is organized in a 2+4-year format. This means you can earn a BS in Health Sciences and a PharmD in just six years, saving time and money. In your first two years in Health Sciences, you’ll build a foundation with emphasis on biology, chemistry and math. In the professional phase, you’ll take a wide variety of pharmaceutical, socio-behavioral and clinical practice courses during the first three years. Your final professional year is dedicated to advanced clinical practice rotations. At the successful completion of the professional phase, you’ll graduate with your bachelor and doctoral degrees, and you’ll be eligible to sit for the North American Pharmacy Licensure Exam (NAPLEX).

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 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.

At Husson University, the Elementary Education program is designed to prepare individuals for elementary and middle school (K-6) teaching certification. Throughout the coursework and classroom experiences, students learn and apply best practices for all major academic areas, including reading, math, science, and social studies. The program is comprised of a combination of professional education and liberal arts coursework.

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.

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.

The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences prepares students for graduate study in professional health fields including physician's assistant, veterinary medicine and optometry. The program gives students the flexibility to prepare for a wide range of health-focused careers as it fulfills the general requirements for entry into most graduate-level health professional programs. This allows students to tailor their degree to support their particular area of interest. The health sciences program is also a pathway for students who want to complete a graduate degree in physical therapy or pharmacy here at Husson.

A critical group of professionals partner with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other caregivers to make sure healthcare organizations have strong operational, quality/safety, and financial footings in order to best serve patients, families, and communities. Healthcare leaders are essential to the success of hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, public health departments, nursing homes, mental health organizations, rehabilitation centers, biotechnology companies, and research institutions, to name just a few.

The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies degree program is an Individualized Program of Study (IPS) providing a broad background in the arts and sciences and specialization in two academic areas of particular interest to the student. This allows the student an opportunity to establish a broader base in general education than is ordinarily feasible, while combining in-depth study in different academic disciplines in ways not possible under the structure of traditional academic majors.

The demand for skilled nurses is higher than ever, both locally and nationally. In our School of Nursing, you’ll prepare to enter this field as a compassionate and highly trained professional. Learn from faculty with a full range of specialty areas in nursing – most are actively practicing as well as teaching. Turn theory into practice as you learn in modern nursing laboratories that include state-of-the-art simulation equipment and academic electronic health records. If you’d like to enter the field in less time, choose our 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

The Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine degree program will help you prepare for medical school, with a curriculum that includes courses most medical schools require. You’ll build a strong foundation by studying sciences such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, genetics and more. You can also tailor your degree to your interests through pre-medicine electives, with options such as nutrition, epidemiology, public health, prevention and management of chronic diseases. By successfully completing these degree requirements, you’ll be ready to take the next step and apply to medical school.

Husson’s Secondary Education program is designed to prepare individuals for teaching in middle and high school settings, in either public or private sectors. The program integrates substantial experiential learning through clinical, practicum, and student teaching placements in a variety of classrooms. Successful secondary education teachers possess strong content expertise, knowledge of various teaching methods, and the ability to meaningfully respond to the developmental needs of adolescents. Husson has developed the curriculum sequence to support the requirements of both the PRAXIS CORE and PRAXIS II examinations.

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.

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.