Accelerated Academic Degree Programs

Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs Office works with faculty, staff, and students to maintain and improve the quality of the students' educational experience and the quality of academic support services at the University. The Office also serves as the focal point for dialog in the formulation and maintenance of University policies, procedures, and guidelines for all academic affairs of the University.

Our goals are:

  • To offer students a curriculum that prepares them for the rapidly changing world of work

  • To offer students a curriculum that prepares them for the rapidly changing world of work

  • To support faculty in their teaching, scholarship, service, and student mentoring roles

  • To continually to build a dynamic and sustainable learning community for on-campus and online learners of all ages

Post University is organized into three major divisions:

  • Undergraduate Accelerated Degree Program (ADP): Students enrolled in the undergraduate ADP Division take accelerated courses scheduled in six, eight-week modules each year.

    Depending on the degree program they're pursuing, ADP students have the option of completing their courses completely online, during evenings and weekends at the University's main campus or at its regional sites in Danbury and Meriden, or a combination of online and on-campus.

  • The Graduate Accelerated Degree Program: Post University offers three Accelerated Master Degree Programs: Master of Human Services, offered online and during evening and weekend hours at one of our four regional locations; Master of Business Administration (MBA), which is offered completely online; and the Master of Education (M.Ed.), which also is offered completely online.

  • The Main Campus: Students enrolled at the Main Campus in Waterbury, Connecticut generally attend classes as full-time students in two, fifteen-week semesters. Students may live on campus on commute to campus for their classes.

THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

The undergraduate curriculum structure at Post University is intended to prepare you for lifelong learning and a successful career in the 21st century.

Undergraduate General Education Core

As a career-driven university with a strong tradition in the liberal arts, Post University is committed to providing you with an opportunity to build a firm foundation in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. The general education core at Post University provides you with the ability to make connections across disciplines so you're better prepared to respond to a diverse and constantly changing global marketplace. You are able to choose from a variety of courses according to your interests and curiosity.

You Major: Focus and Depth

At Post University, all majors provide a pathway to a number of career areas and specific jobs. The courses you take as part of your major are the "nuts and bolts" you'll need to land a job in the field of your choice.

Leadership Course

At Post, we are committed to preparing students to be successful in their careers and stand out among their peers. A critical element of this learning process is a leadership course that includes an interdisciplinary perspective on foundations underlying all organizations. These include management, leadership, domestic and international economics, ethics, social responsibility, entrepreneurship, marketing, e-commerce, information technology, human resource management, accounting, investments, money and personal finances. The skills learned are essential for success in any career, whether in a for-profit or non-profit business, or government organization. The ability to apply the principles learned in this course will help set Post University students apart as leaders in their fields.

Learning Across the Lifespan Core

All Post University undergraduate Accelerated Degree Program students take two Learning Across the Lifespan courses that provide theoretical bases and practical strategies for lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, study skills, analytical reading, effective writing, reasoning, problem solving, time management, and strategies for management necessary to support learning in a college environment. Students will analyze their own learning abilities and styles and develop effective practices for learning throughout their lifetime.

Writing-Across-the-Curriculum

Because the ability to communicate ideas is a key for success in today's marketplace, Post University has instituted a writing-across-the-curriculum policy that requires a writing assignment in every course offered by the University. The Post University Writing Center is open to all students who want to improve their skills and/or get feedback on their writing.

Academic Advising

The goal of the academic advising program is to assist students in realizing their full academic potential. At Post University, the advisor-advisee relationship involves a shared responsibility. While students benefit from individual attention and interaction with their academic advisors, they are expected to know and understand the curricular degree requirements for their selected major field of study. Academic advisors assist their advisees in selecting majors, scheduling courses, and interpreting academic policies and procedures.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS NEEDING ADVICE ON SELECTING A PROGRAM

To be considered for federal financial aid, students must be enrolled in an eligible degree program. Prospective students who are having difficulty selecting a major should work closely with the Academic Advising Office and the Office of Admissions to identify a major that meets their career needs and objectives. There also are resources available in the Office of Career Services to assist potential students to assess individual preferences and strengths and to explore career options. The Office of Career Services can be reached at 203.596.4504.