Programs No Longer Accepting Students
At Post, we continuously strive to provide the most up-to-date and career-relevant coursework possible. In the course of improving our academic offerings, we will no longer offer the below programs for new or transfer enrollment. If you have any questions about this program or any others, please inquire with Admissions at 800.582.8250.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
This program was available on-campus and online.
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program will examine human behavior as it exists in an individual, and in groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis is placed on the practical and applied aspects of sociology. Students are encouraged to examine their world and how they behave as an individuals and members of groups, while investigating issues of race, gender, ethnicity, social class, and sexuality. All courses require students to meet the standards set forth by the American Sociology Association in the areas of ethics, integrity, social responsibility, and respect for people’s rights, dignity, and diversity.
Graduates can pursue a career in community action programs or as parole and probation workers, case workers, program managers and geriatric care workers. Students may also choose to pursue graduate study in sociology, criminal justice, psychology, law, social work, or counseling.
General Education Requirements 60 crs.
Common Core 12 crs.
ENG110 College Writing 3 crs.
ENG130 Literature and Composition 3 crs.
COM107 Introduction to Communications 3 crs.
CIS112 Introduction to Computing 3 crs.
Liberal Arts 24 crs.
History Elective 3 crs.
PHL203 Ethics 3 crs.
Social Science Elective 3 crs.
Performance, Written, or Fine Arts Elective 3 crs.
Electives 12 crs.
Math 6 crs.
MAT120 College Algebra 3 crs.
MAT220 Statistics I 3 crs.
Science 3 crs.
Science Elective 3 crs.
Open Electives 15 crs.
Electives 15 crs.
Leadership Core 3 crs.
LCS105 Elements of Organizations 3 crs.
Major, Core and Concentrations 51 crs.
Designated Writing Course 3 crs.
PSY413 Writing in the Behavioral Sciences 3 crs.
Major Core 27 crs.
PSY341 Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 crs.
SOC101 Principles of Sociology 3 crs.
SOC201 Social Problems 3 crs.
SOC210 Social Inequality 3 crs.
SOC211 Sociology of Marriage & Family 3 crs.
HSV260 Social Welfare 3 crs.
SOC312 Race & Ethnicity 3 crs.
SOC340 Sociological Theory 3 crs.
SOC420 Issues in Contemporary Sociology 3 crs.
Directed Electives (Selected under advisement) 6 crs.
300-400 Level Electives 6 crs.
Concentration 15 crs.
Select an option from below. 15 crs.
College to Career Core 6 crs.
CTC101 College Success Seminar 3 crs.
CTC301 Professional Success Seminar 3 crs.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
This program was available on-campus.
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree program engage in a rigorous, yet flexible interdisciplinary study of environmental science within a geopolitical context. The program is designed to foster critical thinking skills and active engagement via hands-on, media-driven learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and out in the field, where students learn the skills required to accurately collect environmental data, as well as gain the law background needed to understand and implement policy change.
Graduates will have the knowledge and experience needed to seek positions with government environmental agencies (such as the Environmental Protection Agency or Department of Environmental Conservation), environmental consulting firms, environmental research organizations, and non-profit organizations, as well as the background necessary to pursue advanced professional career preparation and graduate study.
*In lieu of one of the above concentrations, students majoring in Environmental Science may choose four Directed Electives within the program. Three of the 12 credits must be at the 300-400 level. This plan should be guided by the Academic Program Manager for Environmental Science and the student’s Academic Advisor (MC) or Academic Success Counselor (ADP).
Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
This program was available on-campus and online.
The Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology program at Post University will prepare students for a variety of occupations in training and education. Throughout this program students explore the concepts of instructional design and instructional technology and, through project-based learning activities they develop employable skills in the field of instructional design and technology. The BS IDT program educates students to achieve their professional goals by providing relevant, hands-on experience that incorporates current educational theory and practice.
Graduates of the BSIDT program are prepared for positions in instructional design, instructional technology, e-learning design, training and performance improvement, and instructional systems design. After program completion, graduates are uniquely qualified to serve as leaders in the field of instructional design and technology due to the practical application and experience our learners gain. Specific focus is placed on project-based learning strategies that enable students to gain specific experiences and skills that are highly sought after by industry employers.
General Education Requirements 60 crs.
Common Core 12 crs.
ENG110 College Writing 3 crs.
ENG130 Literature and Composition 3 crs.
COM107 Introduction to Communications 3 crs.
CIS112 Introduction to Computing 3 crs.
Students may prove competency by passing a waiver examination. No credit is granted if the requirement is waived.
Liberal Arts 24 crs.
History Elective 3 crs.
IDT433 Ethics of Instructional Design 3 crs.
Social Science Elective 3 crs.
Performance, Written, or Fine Arts Elective 3 crs.
Elective 12 crs.
Math 6 crs.
MAT105 Quantitative Methods OR MAT120 College Algebra 3 crs.
MAT220 Statistics I 3 crs.
Science 3 crs.
Elective 3 crs.
Open Electives 15 crs.
Electives 15 crs.
Leadership Course 3 crs.
LCS105 Elements of Organizations 3 crs.
Major, Core and Concentrations 51 crs.
Designated Writing Course 3 crs.
CIS311 Technical Writing in CIS 3 crs.
Major Core 33 crs.
CIS312 End-User Computing Application Design 3 crs.
CIS350 Advanced Multimedia Web Design 3 crs.
GAM247 Interactive Computer Graphics 3 crs.
IDT201 Theory of Instructional Design 3 crs.
IDT212 Principles of Instructional Technology 3 crs.
IDT231 The Process of Learning 3 crs.
IDT236 Contemporary Visual Literacy 3 crs.
IDT301 Instructional Design I 3 crs.
IDT312 Design of e-Learning 3 crs.
IDT401 Assessment of Learning 3 crs.
IDT412 Instructional Delivery Methods 3 crs.
Electives 12 crs.
CIS or IDT 300-400 Level Electives 12 crs.
Capstone Project 3 crs.
IDT498 Instructional Design Capstone 3 crs.
Career and Self-Awareness 6 crs.
Campus Students 6 crs.
CSA101 Exploring Self: Inside Out 3 crs.
CSA260 Professional Success Seminar 1 crs.
CSA400 Career Capstone 2 crs.
Prerequisite: CSA260
Online Students 6 crs.
CSS101 College Success Seminar: Learning Across the Lifespan 3 crs.
PSS301 Professional Success Seminar: Work, Life and Career Development 3 crs.
Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration
This program was available on-campus and online.
Certificate in Finance
This program was available on-campus and online.
Students pursuing a Certificate in Finance develop their knowledge of how to analyze financial situations, determine potential problems, and arrive at workable solutions. Through case studies, students will gain knowledge of the cultural, global and ethical environments in which businesses operate.
Students who earn their Certificate in Finance often go on to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Finance at Post University.
NOTE: Some courses may have additional prerequisites.
The Finance certificate gives students the opportunity to develop skills in financial analysis. Those who complete the certificate will have earned 30 credits towards the 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. A maximum of 12 transfer credits with no transfer taken for Finance courses, other than FIN201, Principles of Finance, will be accepted. Students who may have taken other required Finance courses in a prior college program or through a banking institution, may petition for a course substitution.
Master of Business Administration - 45 Credits
This program was available on-campus and online.
M.B.A. TOTAL CREDITS 45 crs.
M.B.A. Preparatory Course 0 crs.
M.B.A. Foundation Courses 9 crs.
M.B.A. Core Courses 18 crs.
BUS631 Managing Financial Institutions
BUS632 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
BUS633 Investment Management and Analysis
BUS635 Organizational Risk Management
BUS675 Financial Tools for Managing Innovation
Leadership Concentration 12 crs.
Master of Education - 33 Credits
This program was available online.
The online Master of Education program at Post University provides educators with a curriculum tailored to the critical thinking, analytic, and forecasting skills needed to be change-agents and leaders in their education organizations. The program is grounded in the identification, evaluation and implementation of research-based education practices while keeping sight on the future of education through the use of trending and forecasting strategies. Technology is integrated throughout the program, enabling educators to create their own Personal Learning Environments (PLE’s) to individualize education applications through a creative web presence.
During the program’s four core courses, students will develop a vision for the future of education through an analysis of the issues and changes in both education and technology; apply principles of cognitive science; use metrics to measure student, programmatic, and institutional achievement; and identify and use relevant technology in the service of better learning. Following the core, students will select a four-course concentration sequence in Higher Education Administration, Instructional Design and Technology, Online Teaching, Teaching and Learning, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). All students will complete the program with a study of research methods, and the design and implementation of an application-based capstone project.
The MEd program prepares students to move to leadership positions within their own education context, which may be in the K-12, corporate, training, military, online, post-secondary, or other education environments. Master of Education career opportunities include being a teacher-leader, K-12 department chair, administrative leader, curriculum developer, corporate trainer, training leader, instructional designer, military trainer, or higher education professional, depending on a student’s background and chosen area of concentration.
The Post University Master of Education (MEd) degree develops innovative and creative educators who can transform the education enterprise to meet the challenges and respond to the opportunities of a changing world.
M.Ed. Core Courses 12 crs.
Concentration Courses (see below for options) 12 crs.
M.Ed. Capstone Courses 9 crs.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION CONCENTRATION 12 crs.
EDU603 Curriculum 2.0 3 crs.
EDU604 Diversity Issues in 21st Century Education 3 crs.
EDU605 Differentiated Instruction 3 crs.
EDU607 Assessing and Managing Learning 3 crs.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION 12 crs.
EDU624 eLearning Design for Diverse Learning Environments 3 crs.
EDU625 Integrating Technology into Learning 3 crs.
EDU628 Educational Technology Leadership 3 crs.
EDU629 Emerging Technology Trends in Education 3 crs.
HIGER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION 12 crs.
EDU643 Teaching the Adult Learner 3 crs.
EDU644 The New Post-Secondary Student 3 crs.
EDU645 Administration & Leadership of Higher Education 3 crs.
EDU647 Higher Education Policy, Politics and Pressing Issues 3 crs.
LEARNING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION 12 crs.
EDU623 Designing Learning Environments 3 crs.
EDU624 E-learning Design for Diverse Learning Environments 3 crs.
EDU625 Integrating Technology Into Learning 3 crs.
EDU627 Managing Instruction & Technology 3 crs.
ONLINE TEACHING CONCENTRATION 12 crs.
EDU630 Online Teaching and Learning 3 crs.
EDU633 Designing and Delivering Online Instruction 3 crs.
EDU637 Online Assessment & Evaluation 3 crs.
EDU639 Trends in Online Learning 3 crs.
TESOL CONCENTRATION 12 crs.
EDU604 Diversity Issues in 21st Century Education 3 crs.
EDU651 Teaching ESL: Methods and Strategies 3 crs.
EDU653 Second Language Acquisition 3 crs.
EDU655 ESL Curriculum and Assessment 3 crs.
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
This program was available online.
Students pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship will gain knowledge and skills in: understanding marketing strategies for small businesses, building and using financial models, gathering and using competitive intelligence, creating and managing new business ventures, and buying and selling businesses.
This Graduate Certificate is intended to augment knowledge gained by students in a bachelor or graduate degree program and to aid in career advancement in their chosen field.
BUS625 Acquisitions in New Business Formation 3 crs.
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology - 12 Credits
This program was available online.
Program Highlights
This program will introduce you to common instructional design models, practices and processes. You will examine ways in which current and emerging technologies can be infused into a variety of learning environments that may include a diverse audience of learners, such as global learners and learners with special needs. You will also have the advantage of being able to customize your learning experience by creating projects that are personally relevant to your current career.
Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management
This program was available online.
Program Highlights
As an employee or aspiring employee in the nonprofit sector, your goal is to make these organizations as efficient as possible to have the biggest impact and provide the greatest good. A nonprofit management certification from Post University helps you better serve others by expanding the knowledge and experience gained in your bachelor’s or graduate degree program. Through a combination of theory and application, you will develop a thorough understanding of human behavior systems — ranging from individuals and groups to organizations, communities, and society — and be prepared to pursue management positions in nonprofit human services settings upon graduation.
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching Total Credits 12 crs.
HSV540 Human Service Management and Information Technology 3 crs.
HSV541 Financial Management of a Non-Profit Organization 3 crs.
HSV542 Human Resource Management 3 crs.
HSV544 Organizational Behavior 3 crs.
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching - 12 Credits
This program was available online.
Program Highlights
In your online teaching courses, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of online instruction, course creation, and technology integration. You will develop research-based knowledge, skills and strategies related to quality online teaching, effective design and delivery of online courses, and assessments in online learning environments.
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