Hesser College

Overview
Hesser College offers 5 convenient locations across southern New Hampshire including: Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. The school offers over 25 diverse certificates, diplomas, and Associate's or Bachelor's Degree programs. Combining general education, business, and professional career specialty courses, the institution prepares graduates to succeed in an increasingly competitive employment marketplace. Hesser College continues to follow the principle of providing individual encouragement and assistance to all students since its founding in 1900; expanding the high-quality, affordable education focused on individual needs.

Student Appeal
Class schedules at Hesser College are designed to accommodate the students' lifestyle, as they may continue to work in their present occupations while pursuing an education that could lead to new career opportunities. The expert instruction and professional hands-on training reflect the knowledge and quality sought by employers.

Financial
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. For more information contact the schools financial aid department.

Program offerings vary by campus:

• Accounting - Associate of Business ScienceAccounting - Associate of Business Science
  Students of this program learn about accounting theories and principles and the way they are applied in business, while developing the necessary education and training to analyze, record, and interpret accounting information as practiced by business companies and organizations.
• Business Administration - Associate of Business ScienceBusiness Administration - Associate of Business Science
  This curriculum provides training in the fundamental concepts of business. The courses enhance critical thinking skills and offer students a solid foundation in basic business functions, including management, finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, and law.
• Business Administration - Bachelor of ScienceBusiness Administration - Bachelor of Science
  With specializations from business planning, cost control, sales and marketing to human resources, students acquire the expertise that qualify them for entry-level general management or supervisory positions overseeing business operations.
• Business Administration, Accounting Concentration - Bachelor of ScienceBusiness Administration, Accounting Concentration - Bachelor of Science
  Designed for students interested in pursuing a business accounting career, this program features accounting theories and principles, as well as their real-world application. Specializations available include taxes, financial analysis, compensation and benefits, and asset management.
• Communications - Associate of ScienceCommunications - Associate of Science
  The courses introduce students to the fundamentals of communications and public relations. They study the finer points of developing a news release and working with the media, creating programs that will benefit the community, interacting with consumers and investors, managing communications during a crisis, and event planning. The knowledge and technical skills they acquire will increase their appeal to potential employers in the communication media.
• Criminal Justice - Associate of Science*Criminal Justice - Associate of Science*
  This program can help students launch a new career, or serve as the continuation of their education in criminal justice. The coursework carry a strong emphasis in law enforcement, corrections, and security, providing fundamental theories and techniques used in public and private sectors, plus externships to build the practical experience needed to be successful in the chosen field.
• Criminal Justice - Bachelor of ScienceCriminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
  Intended to prepare students for a professional position in the public or private sectors of law enforcement, corrections, or security, this curriculum emphasizes both criminal justice education and general education for a well-rounded study.
• Early Childhood Education - AssociateEarly Childhood Education - Associate
  Those seeking an opportunity to ensure children's maximum growth and development should find this program beneficial. The students learn to be a coach and role model, from teaching children how to think, play, work together, and improve their confidence, to how to read, write, and do basic mathematics.
• Graphic Design - Associate of ScienceGraphic Design - Associate of Science
  This comprehensive program combines the traditional design foundations with the latest technology to develop students into competent, efficient, professional graphic designers.
• Interior Design - Associate of ScienceInterior Design - Associate of Science
  The principles of space planning, material selection, drafting, and presentation are at the core of this curriculum, which features the training and opportunity to design several interior environments. In addition, students receive a thorough education in the creative use of color, lighting, style, and fabrics en route to becoming professional interior designers.
• Liberal Studies - Associate of ArtsLiberal Studies - Associate of Arts
  This program exposes students to a broad range of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences courses, with option to design a concentration with the assistance of an Academic Representative.
• Massage Therapy - DiplomaMassage Therapy - Diploma
  Designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of massage therapy, this program introduces them to the proper body and table mechanics, basic organ structure and function, basic health and hygiene procedures, massage techniques from deep tissue to neurovascular and sports massage, as well as the role of nutrition as it affects the client and massage therapist.
• Medical Assistant - Associate of ScienceMedical Assistant - Associate of Science
  By gaining the administrative and clinical expertise offered in this program, students increase their chances of employment as assistants or managers in private practices, clinics, health maintenance organizations, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• Medical Assistant - DiplomaMedical Assistant - Diploma
  This curriculum provides the fundamental knowledge and skills, from medical terminology to medical office procedures, for students to assist doctors in health care management and provide medical services.
• Paralegal - Associate of ScienceParalegal - Associate of Science
  Featuring courses in topics such as legal research, civil and criminal law, property law, wills, estates, and trusts, students acquire a fundamental awareness of the legal procedures and practical hands-on skills to meet the demands of the paralegal profession.
• Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate of SciencePhysical Therapist Assistant - Associate of Science
  This program offers the education necessary for students to work with patients to help them improve function, relieve pain, and maintain their health. It includes both instruction and training in computerized anatomy/physiology laboratories.
• Professional Lead Teacher - CertificateProfessional Lead Teacher - Certificate
  Designed to train students in guiding and shaping young children from birth to eight years old, this curriculum features practical lab-based courses and real-life exposure to children in licensed childcare facilities.
• Psychology - Associate of SciencePsychology - Associate of Science
  This program offers the opportunity to explore a spectrum of mental sciences, such as psychology in social work, clinical and/or counseling psychology, and educational psychology. Students gain the potential to become a psychiatric aide/assistant, mental health advocate, psychiatric nursing assistant, case technician, or youth counselor.
• Psychology - Bachelor of SciencePsychology - Bachelor of Science
  Centering on the study of human behavior and the mental processes that drive that behavior, students delve into the assessment of theories and practices related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and biological working of the human psyche.
• Radio/Video Production and Broadcasting - Associate of Business ScienceRadio/Video Production and Broadcasting - Associate of Business Science
  This curriculum highlights includes hands-on training in radio production, video production, and broadcasting to offer a broad understanding of the communications industry, while developing the requisite skills for students to launch a career in television, radio, and other news media.

Programs vary by campus.

*Additional academy training may be require for law enforcement positions.

Thompson Institute is pleased to offer discounts on tuition for qualifying active military personnel, veterans and military spouses. Please ask for more information on these discount opportunities.