UMass Online - University of Massachussetts Online

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Where Is UMass Located?

University of Massachusetts is available online and also has four physical campuses available for students. Campus locations can be found in:

Amherst
Boston
Dartmouth
Lowell

Is UMass Online Accredited?

UMass Online is regionally accredited. Before we explain, keep in mind that there are two types of accreditation: regional and national.

National accreditation is more common for trade and technical schools. National accreditation does not necessarily ensure that credits can be transferred from school to school. UMass Online is regionally accredited.

Regional accreditation helps ensure that credits can transfer from school to school. It also helps ensure that students who pursue degrees in certain subjects, such as teaching, accounting, and healthcare, can pursue licensure. Regional accreditation is typical for public research universities like the University of Massachusetts.

Is UMassOnline regionally accredited?

UMassOnline is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The NEASC is an independent nonprofit organization. It works with the University of Massachusetts and other regional schools to establish and maintain high standards and quality education.

Regional accreditation helps ensure that credits can be easily transferred between schools.

Is Umass online hard to get into?

Even though UMassOnline offers programs that students can access without being on campus, its admissions standards and requirements vary by campus. Why is that? Primarily because UMassOnline offers the same courses to on-campus and online students. The only difference is that online students access their courses remotely. Therefore, you’ll be applying to programs offered by specific campuses.

How hard it is to get into UMassOnline therefore depends on the program and campus you apply to.

Accreditation

UMassOnline is regionally accredited by NEASC, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (209 Burlington Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433; 781-271-0022). In addition, many of each campus' schools and colleges are also accredited by discipline-specific agencies.

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Autism Studies Option
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  The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Autism Studies Option is a 30-credit (10-course) master's degree program which can be completed entirely online. Offered through UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education in cooperation with the Psychology Department, this interdisciplinary program combines UMass Lowell's award-winning Behavioral Intervention in Autism online graduate certificate program with one of the University's most popular online Master's degree programs in Curriculum and Instruction.
  Please note: This program does not lead to teacher licensure. Candidates interested in pursuing this Master's Degree Option must first complete four of the courses as part of the Online Graduate Certificate Program in Behavioral Intervention in Autism. Generally, all four certificate courses will be transferred into the M.Ed. degree (if the candidate has earned a grade of B or better); however, if the candidate has taken an elective as part of the certificate, that is not also on the list of courses below, this course will be assessed by faculty for its appropriateness for the M.Ed.
  RESIDENTS OF Arkansas, Kansas and Minnesota: The University of Massachusetts Lowell is not presently accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Arkansas, Kansas or Minnesota. Due to recent legislative changes the University of Massachusetts Lowell is not seeking state authorization to offer online programs in those states. State and federal laws require colleges and universities to receive state authorization to offer online programs in states other than their own.
Certificate
- Graduate Certificate - Behavioral Intervention in Autism
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  UMass Online's Behavioral Intervention in Autism Certificate is a four course certificate is designed to provide professionals in psychology, education, child care, and human services with an understanding of autism and related developmental disorders. It introduces behavioral methods and details how such methods can be used and evaluated. The certificate was developed in partnership with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, a pioneer for over three decades in research, education, and service for people with developmental disabilities and their families, the University of Massachusetts Medical School who formed a partnership with the Shriver Center in 2001, and UMass Lowell, to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth in an effort to reduce the impact of disease and disability, address inequalities in health and human service systems, and educate and develop compassionate healthcare and human service professionals. All courses BACB approved.

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Institution Type:
Public Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
0-999
Calendar Type:
Quarter Schedule (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Delivery Format:
Online.
Carnegie Classification:
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Technical Requirements:
You must have: access to a personal computer (Mac or PC), basic computer skills, Internet connection, e-mail program and account, at least a 56 kbps modem, Java-capable browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari), Shockwave plugin (to use chat).
Geographic Restrictions:
None.
On-Campus Requirement:
None.
Loans Offered:
Availability of financial aid varies depending on course status and matriculation. Check with your advisor to determine your eligibility and application procedures.

UMassOnline

Where Is UMass Located?

Is UMass Online Accredited?

Is UMassOnline regionally accredited?

Is Umass online hard to get into?

Master’s Degree Programs

Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Autism Studies Option

Certificate

Graduate Certificate - Behavioral Intervention in Autism

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