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Husson's on-campus Animal-Assisted Therapy Certificate gives you the practical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in this exciting and emerging field of study. You'll learn about the human-animal bond and the benefits of integrating it into a variety of therapeutic and healthcare settings.
Through this undergraduate certificate program, you’ll learn to integrate companion animals safely and ethically into a variety of therapeutic treatment settings. Over your course of study, you’ll create an animal-assisted therapy manual that is tailored to your professional needs.
Through this online undergraduate degree program, you’ll learn to integrate companion animals such as dogs, cats and horses safely and ethically into a variety of therapeutic treatment settings. You'll also learn about the psychology and physiology behind the human-animal bond and how to care for animals, all with the flexibility of fully online classes.
Students in this program can specialize their education by earning certificates and badges.
Husson University's on-campus Bachelor of Science in Animal Care and Behavior teaches you about how to care for various types of animals and understand how they think and act. You'll receive real-world training in animal management, behavior analysis, animal nutrition, and health management while also exploring the world of animal psychology and veterinary science.
This degree program prepares you for rewarding careers in animal welfare organizations, animal rehabilitation facilities, zoos, nature preserves and beyond. You'll also be in a good position to pursue graduate studies in veterinary medicine and animal behavior research.
Through our online Animal Care and Behavior degree, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of human-animal bonds and interactions, as well as how animals think and behave. You'll also explore how to care for all types of animals in a variety of environments and settings.
Students in our bachelor's degree in Animal Care and Behavior program can specialize their education by earning certificates in animal-assisted therapy and animal training.
Husson's online Animal Training Certificate provides you with skills and knowledge that are highly valuable in an animal-focused career. As a student in this program, you'll learn about animal behavior, human-animal interactions and how to train different species of animals. You'll also learn from expert faculty in a flexible, online environment.
Learn how to use psychology to solve practical, every-day problems across a variety of professional industries. Knowledge of psychological principles and theories can be used to solve real-world issues and accomplish goals in business, education, healthcare, sports, criminal justice and more.
The fully online Certificate in Aquatic Animal Care program prepares you to manage and care for marine and freshwater animals. This 12-credit undergraduate program provides you with skills and knowledge in animal behavior, how to care for aquatic animals, and the design and management of aquatic animal habitats. While this certificate alone can help you to advance in your career, it's also a great addition if you are enrolled in one of Husson's wildlife and animal-care degree programs.
The optional Biochemistry concentration for Biology students works for those interested in a broad-based biology/chemistry curriculum whose flexible design allows students to create a customized major that fits their own unique interests. At Husson, the biochemistry concentration increases student understanding of fundamental and advanced biological and chemical processes. The Biology degree with a concentration in Biochemistry also positions successful graduates for careers or graduate school.
Sample CoursesBiochemical and Molecular Methods | Environmental Inorganic Chemistry | Organic Chemistry with Lab
Career OpportunititesScience Teacher | Lab or Field Technician | Science Journalist
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program with a concentration in biochemistry at Husson are interested in biosciences, chemistry and the potential of new scientific discoveries to revolutionize our world. There are many job opportunities for individuals who have completed a biology degree with a biochemistry concentration, including work in federal government labs, state and local government labs, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, cosmetic manufacturers, and chemical and petroleum industries.
This program is ideal for students interested in biological science or research careers. The program’s flexible design allows students to create a customized curriculum tailored to their own unique interests. The degree includes courses that focus on biology at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels. The Biology program prepares students for successful admission into postgraduate programs in biology or for a range of careers in the life sciences. Students receive highly individualized attention as they increase their understanding of fundamental and advanced biological principles. All biology majors must complete a research project in their senior year that requires original experimentation. Students have the option of completing a biology degree with a concentration in Biochemistry.
Sample CoursesBiochemistry | Environmental Science | General Genetics
Career OpportunitiesLab or Field Technician, Science Journalist, Scientist in the Govt or Private Sector
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program at Husson care about their world and the people who populate it. They are interested in biosciences and the potential of new scientific discoveries to revolutionize our daily lives. These successful students are individuals who have made a lifelong commitment to education and love learning.
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Our online certificate in captive wildlife care is a great option for anyone interested in working with animals for a career. This program teaches you how to manage and care for all different types of wildlife in enclosed environments, which can range from zoos and wildlife conservation refuges to animal shelters and rehabilitation centers.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) – 63 Credits
This CACREP accredited program prepares professionals for national certification and state licensure as a clinical mental health counselor. Students take courses in individual and group counseling; theories; ethics clinical practice; as well as social and cultural competency. They also study diagnosis and treatment planning; addictions; crisis intervention and research applications. Field experience includes a 100-hour practicum and 900-hour internship in a clinical counseling setting.
The course sequence and content are guided by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and the licensing requirements of the State of Maine.
Sample CoursesCultural Competency | Research Methods | Social Psychology
Career OpportunitiesClinical Mental Health Counselor | Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician | Family and Relationship Counselor
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program combines preparation for certification and licensure with rich practice experiences for those seeking national certification and state licensure as a clinical Professional Counselor (Maine: LCPC) or Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC).
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. In addition, the program integrates substantial experiential learning through clinical, practicum, and student teaching placements in a variety of classrooms. Husson has developed the Elementary Education curriculum sequence to support the requirements of both the PRAXIS CORE and PRAXIS II examinations. The program has been approved by the Maine State Department of Education and incorporates Maine’s Teaching Standards and the Maine Learning Results.
Sample CoursesClassroom Management | Philosophical Foundations of Education | Practicum Experiences
Career OpportunitiesTeacher K-6 | Carerr Counselor | School Psychologist
Elementary Education program graduates may choose to teach in the private or public school classrooms. Middle school instruction may focus upon one academic subject area, drawing upon the teacher’s area of concentration. Husson University prides itself on its high professional placement rate. While beginning teacher salaries vary nationally, career opportunities are becoming more plentiful as an increased demand for educators is projected over the next decade.
Husson's Elementary Education Teacher Certification program is designed to prepare individuals who already possess a Bachelor's degree for K-6 Pathways II Teaching Certification.
The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science prepares students for careers in healthcare, coaching, or graduate work. Graduates of exercise science programs are trained to assess, design, and implement exercise plans for groups and individuals who may be healthy or have diseases or injuries. Professionals in this field may evaluate risk factors, conduct assessments, develop appropriate fitness or treatment plans and motivate people toward healthy behaviors in a variety of settings.
Sample CoursesExercise Physiology | Motor Learning in Human Performance | Nutrition for Health and Performance
Career OpportunitiesAthletic Trainer | Personal Fitness Trainer | Exercise/Fitness Professional
Often, graduates of exercise science programs go on to medical school or other postgraduate professional medical programs. Individuals completing this program are qualified to become fitness trainers and instructors. They earned $36,100 per year on average in 2015. The career field is expected to grow by approximately eight percent between now and 2024.
Explore how art and human creativity can help people achieve healing and personal growth through Husson's fully online Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate. This 3-course, 9-credit program provides you with a fundamental understanding of how the creative and expressive arts, such as music, dancing, visual art, drama, and creative writing, can be used in a therapeutic setting. Our Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate is designed for psychology majors, practicing therapists and anyone who wants to use their creative talents to help others.
The online Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a 12-credit program that provides you with an in-demand, technical skillset in data science. Through this flexible, 100% online program, you'll learn how to create GIS maps, analyze and interpret satellite imagery, perform spatial data analysis, and use spatial data to solves problems in the natural and social sciences. GIS technology is used in a wide variety of career fields, including urban planning, environmental science, engineering, business, and much more.
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.
Pre-MedicineStudents interested in preparing for admission to medical school may wish to explore the Pre-Medicine program.
Sample CoursesAnatomy | Microbiology | Physiology
Career OpportunitiesEnvironmental Health Specialist | Pharmaceutical Sales | Wellness Coordinator
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration online program at Husson University is designed for future leaders in the healthcare industry. Whether you want to serve as an administrator for a healthcare organization or start your own entrepreneurial venture in the health sector, you'll receive the real-world knowledge and skills needed for career success. You'll learn how to effectively lead medical teams, used business and financial principles to efficiently run an organization, design health programs based on patient/community needs, and navigate laws and policies.
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 IPS is designed by the student with help from a three-member Advisory Committee appointed by the Program Coordinator. The Advisory Committee must formally approve the IPS at least two academic semesters prior to the expected graduation date. As part of the approval process, the Advisory Committee ensures that the IPS meets all philosophical and structural requirements of the degree.
Sample CoursesHumanities | Rhetoric and Composition | Fine Arts Elective
Career OpportunitiesBusiness Manager | Program Coordinator | Sales Representative
Husson's 100% online Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Conservation program teaches you about the diverse array of life living in Earth's oceans and how to protect it. You will study the different types of marine animals, create data-driven plans for managing habitats, and analyze various threats to marine ecosystems. Whether you aspire to study ocean-dwelling wildlife as a marine biologist or protect today's fragile ecosystems as a conservation scientist, this flexible online program enables you to pursue your career goals anytime and anywhere.
Healthcare leaders are needed now more than ever before. Through this graduate certificate program, you’ll be well-prepared to improve healthcare outcomes through health programs, public health policies and program management.
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.
The Pre-Medicine program is intended to prepare students for admission to medical school. If you are interested in another health professional program, such as physician's assistant or veterinary school, explore our Health Sciences program.
Sample CoursesAnatomy and Physiology | Epidemiology | Organic Chemistry
Career OpportunitiesHealth Informatics, Medicine, Veterinary
Husson University's 100% online Bachelor of Science in Professional Health Sciences prepares you for entry into graduate-level studies, such as Husson's on-campus Doctor of Physical (DPT) Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs. You'll also gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will allow you to start your career in healthcare immediately after graduating. Between the flexibility of this fully online degree program and the growing demand for healthcare professionals, you'll be entering a rewarding career field that is growing by the day.
At Husson, students who choose to major in psychology may select an academic path that prepares them for entry-level employment in the growing mental health services field (“industry” sounds cold and mechanical) or for graduate study.
Working with their advisors, students may select courses to meet qualifications for the MHRT/C (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Certification) in addition to earning a B.S. in Psychology. The MHRT/C is a state-granted credential required for most entry-level mental health positions in Maine.
Alternatively, students may earn a more traditional psychology degree tailored to their own interests that prepares them for graduate study in one of many sub-fields of psychology (e.g., clinical or counseling psychology, forensic psychology, sport psychology, developmental psychology, or experimental psychology).
Sample CoursesEvolutionary Psychology | Gerontology | Psychology of Personality
Career OpportunitiesRehabilitation Technician | Psychiatric Technician | Market Researcher
A diverse set of talents and abilities is required for a career in the field of psychology, regardless of the area of specialization. Quantitative and research capabilities are important, as well as an ability to work independently and to be creative. Successful psychology majors enjoy variety and diversity, and they have excellent communication and social skills.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – 120 CreditsMaster of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) – 63 Credits
Empower people to reach their mental health, wellness and career goals through counseling. In Husson’s Bridge program, you’ll earn two degrees in 6 – 7 years: a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Through this rigorous program, you’ll receive an experiential education with a strong academic foundation that will prepare you for national certification and state licensure as a clinical mental health counselor. Your courses will include individual and group counseling, theories, ethics clinical practice, as well as social and cultural competency.
Through the online Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree, you’ll develop a diverse set of skills and abilities that will make you a desirable employee in a variety of settings. Successful psychology students learn to predict and understand behavior, use and interpret data, manage difficult situations, communicate effectively and succeed in high-stress environments. Our Psychology program provides the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests and goals to prepare for a variety of career paths, such as clinical or counseling psychology, forensic, sport, development or experimental psychology.
In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, through this program you can work with your advisor to select courses to meet qualifications for the MHRT/C (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community) certification, a credential necessary for employment in entry-level mental health positions at agencies throughout the state of Maine.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – 120 CreditsMaster of Science in School Counseling (MSSC) – 60 Credits
As a school counselor, you can make a positive difference in students’ lives by helping them with career and college development, academic development and with social and emotional skills. In this streamlined program, you’ll earn two degrees in 6 – 7 years if attending full time: a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in School Counseling.
As you progress through your Psychology program, you can select courses to meet qualifications for the MHRT/C (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community) certification in addition to earning a bachelor’s degree. Upon graduation with your master’s degree, you’ll be eligible for certification as a PK-12 school counselor from the Maine Department of Education. (See requirements in other states for licensure or certification as a school counselor). The MS in School Counseling program is CACREP accredited and thereby meets national accreditation requirements
Master of Science in School Counseling (MSSC) – 60 credits
Husson University's school counseling program prepares students for certification as a professional school counselor in Pk-12 school settings. Students are prepared to work with children individually, in groups, and in classrooms within academic, career, college-ready, and social/emotional situations. A 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship further prepares professionals for counseling, leadership and consulting, along with school counseling program development and evaluation in schools. The M.S. in School Counseling program is CACREP accredited.
Sample CoursesCareer Development | Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling | Theories of Counseling
Career OpportunitiesAcademic Support Specialist | Career Counselor | School Counselor
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. The program has been approved by the Maine State Department of Education and incorporates Maine’s Teaching Standards and the Maine Learning Results. Husson University prides itself on its high professional placement rate. While beginning teacher salaries vary nationally, career opportunities are becoming more plentiful as an increased demand for educators is projected over the next decade.
Sample CoursesClinical Experience | Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Psychology
Career OpportunitiesSecondary Education Teacher | Administrator | Child Life Specialist
There are three concentrations available for the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education.
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals who already possess a Bachelor's degree for Grades 6-12 Pathways II Teaching Certification. You'll learn about and apply best instructional practices for secondary-level disciplines.
To apply, please contact the office of admissions at 207.941.7100 or admit@husson.edu.
If you are passionate about the health and wellbeing of animals, this degree might be right for you. The fully online Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation program at Husson University teaches you how to ethically manage and rehabilitate wildlife. You will learn to provide for the medical, nutritional and psychological needs of wild and exotic species; manage animal habitats; and rehabilitate sick or injured wildlife. This program is led by faculty who bring real-world expertise from professional environments, including zoos and rehabilitation facilities, to each class.
Husson's Master of Science in Wildlife Conservation and Management online degree is prepares you to protect and care for wild animals and ecosystems. Through a curriculum that emphasizes real-world instruction, you'll learn about wild species and their habitats, how to collect conservation data, and how to create and implement plans for managing ecosystems. You'll also gain exposure to the societal, economic and policy factors that impact conservation and management efforts while also learning how to effectively communicate scientific findings to the public.
