Degree-Earning Approaches

Degree-Earning Approaches

Thomas Edison State University has developed three different approaches that enable students to complete their degrees: Conventional, Credentialed or Hybrid.

  • Conventional

    Through the conventional approach, students can complete their degree programs entirely using courses and exams offered by Thomas Edison State University.

    Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Communications A.A., B.A., Certificate
    Criminal Justice A.S., B.A., Certificate
      • Criminal Justice/Cybersecurity B.A.
      • Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology B.A.
      • Criminal Justice/Homeland Security B.A.
      • Criminal Justice/Law and Society B.A.
      • Criminal Justice/Organizational Leadership B.A.
    Digital Humanities M.A., Graduate Certificate
    Diversity Certificate
    Educational Technology and Online Learning M.A.
    English B.A.
    General Studies A.A., B.A.
    Geropsychology M.A., Graduate Certificate
    History B.A.
    Industrial-Organizational Psychology M.A., Graduate Certificate
    International Studies B.A.
    Learner Designed Area of Study M.A.
    Liberal Studies B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Communications B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Computer Science B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Criminal Justice B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/General Management B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Healthcare Management B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Human Resources Management B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Humanities B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Natural Sciences and Mathematics B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Psychology B.A.
      • Liberal Studies/Social Sciences B.A.
    Online Learning and Teaching M.A., Graduate Certificate
    Professional Communications M.A., Graduate Certificate
    Psychology B.A., Certificate
    Sociology B.A.
    School of Science and Technology
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Applied Computer Studies A.A.S.
    Aviation Management M.S.
    Cloud Computing B.S.
    Computer and Information Technology A.S.
    Computer Science A.S., B.A., Certificate
    Cybersecurity B.S., M.S., Certificate, Graduate Certificate
    Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
    Data Science and Analytics M.S.
    Electrical Technology A.S., B.S.
    Electronics Certificate
    Electronics Engineering Technology A.S.
    Electronics Systems Engineering Technology B.S.
    Environmental, Safety & Security Technologies A.A.S.
    Gas Distribution Certificate
    Information Systems M.S.
    Information Technology B.S., M.S.
      • Information Technology/Cybersecurity (Critical Infrastructure) M.S., Graduate Certificate
      • information Technology/Data Management and Analytics M.S.
      • Information Technology/Health Information Technology M.S.
      • Information Technology/Information Assurance M.S.
      • Information Technology/Network Management M.S.
      • Information Technology/Software Engineering M.S.
    Mathematics A.S., B.A.
    Multidisciplinary Technology A.A.S.
    Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology B.S.
    Nuclear Energy Technology Management M.S.
    Nuclear Engineering Technology A.S., B.S.
    Nuclear Engineering Technology/Radiological Protection B.S.
    Radiation Protection A.S., B.S.
    Radiation Protection/Health Physics B.S.
    Technical Studies A.S., B.S., M.S.
    School of Business and Management
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Accounting B.S., Certificate, MBA, M.S.
    Accounting/CPA B.S.
    Business Administration A.S., MBA, DBA
    Computer Information Systems B.S., Certificate
    Data Analytics MBA
    Entrepreneurship B.S.
    Finance B.S., Certificate, MBA
    General Management B.S., Certificate
    Healthcare Management B.S., Certificate, MBA, M.S., Graduate Certificate
    Human Resources Management MBA, MSHRM, Certificate, Graduate Certificate
    Human Resources/Organizational Management B.S.
    Management/Accounting M.S.
    Marketing B.S., MBA, Certificate
    Operations Management B.S., Certificate
    Organizational Leadership B.S., Certificate, M.S., Graduate Certificate, Ed.D.
    Professional Studies B.S.
    Project Management M.S., Graduate Certificate
    W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Applied Health Studies A.A.S.
    Health Studies B.S.
    John S. Watson School of Public Service
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Community and Economic Development M.S., MPSL
    Counterterrorism M.S., Graduate Certificate
    Homeland Security M.S. Graduate Certificate
    Homeland Security/Emergency Management B.S., M.S. Graduate Certificate
    Homeland Security/Cybersecurity M.S.
    Human Services A.A.
      • Human Services/Criminal Justice B.S.
      • Human Services/Psychology B.S.
      • Human Services/Sociology B.S.
    Management/Homeland Security M.S.
    Nonprofit Management M.S., MPSL
    Public Finance M.S., MPSL
    Public Health and Public Policy M.S., MPSL
    Public Service Administration and Leadership M.S.
    Strategic Planning and Board Leadership for Nonprofits Graduate Certificate
  • Credentialed

    Through the credentialed approach, students can complete their degree programs entirely using courses and exams offered by Thomas Edison State University but require previously earned professional certifications and licenses or specialized training.

    Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Educational Leadership/Building Leadership M.A.
    Educational Leadership/District Leadership M.A.
    Educational Leadership/School Business Administration M.A.
    Ed Leadership: Supervisor Endorsement Graduate Certificate
    School of Science and Technology
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Air Traffic Control A.S., B.S.
    Aviation Flight Technology A.S., B.S.
    Aviation Maintenance Technology A.S., B.S.
    Aviation Management B.S.
    W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Clinical Laboratory Science A.S., B.S.
    Dental Hygiene B.S.
    Medical Imaging A.S., B.S.
    Nuclear Medicine Technology B.S.
    Nursing B.S., MSN
    Nurse Educator M.S., Post-BSN Certificate
    Nursing Administration M.S., Post-BSN Certificate
    Nursing Informatics M.S., Post-BSN Certificate
    Nursing Practice/Systems Level Leadership DNP
    Nurse Preceptor Post-BSN Certificate
    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner M.S.
    Radiation Therapy A.S., B.S.
    Respiratory Care A.A.S., B.S.
  • Hybrid

    Through the Hybrid approach, students complete these degree programs by taking both Thomas Edison State University courses and classes or other credit-earning courses at institutions other than TESU. (Students are responsible for tuition and fees incurred at these other institutions. We cannot guarantee the availability of independent study courses at other colleges.)

    Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Anthropology B.A.
    Art B.A.
    Foreign Language B.A.
    Foreign Language/Arabic B.A.
    Foreign Language/Chinese B.A.
    Foreign Language/French B.A.
    Foreign Language/German B.A.
    Foreign Language/Hebrew B.A.
    Foreign Language/Italian B.A.
    Foreign Language/Japanese B.A.
    Foreign Language/Korean B.A.
    Foreign Language/Russian B.A.
    Foreign Language/Spanish B.A.
    Foreign Language/Yiddish B.A.
    Labor Studies B.A., Certificate
    Liberal Studies/Health and Wellness B.A.
    Liberal Studies/Labor Studies B.A.
    Meteorology A.A.
    Music A.A., B.A.
    Philosophy B.A.
    Photography A.A., B.A.
    Political Science B.A.
    Religion B.A.
    Theater Arts B.A.
    School of Business and Management
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    International Business B.S.

    School of Science and Technology

    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Administrative Studies A.A.S.
    Applied Electronic Studies A.A.S.
    Aviation Support A.A.S.
    Biology A.S., B.A.
    Biomedical Electronics A.S., B.S.
    Construction B.S.
    Construction and Facility A.A.S.
    Data Science and Analytics B.S.
    Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance A.A.S.
    Energy Systems Technology B.S.
    Environmental Studies B.A.
    Mechanics and Maintenance A.A.S.
    Military Technology Leadership A.A.S., B.S.
    Radiation Protection B.S.
    W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions
    Area of Study/Concentration Degrees/Certificates Offered
    Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN
    Health and Wellness Certificate
    Health Services Technology B.S.