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The need for professionals with strong information technology backgrounds will continue to increase as business, government, schools, and other organizations seek new applications for computers and networks in the workplace. In response to that need, UMass Lowell offers an Associate's Degree in Information Technology entirely online.

Earn an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMass Dartmouth in just 17 months.

You’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree and now you know your career choice - nursing. You want a program that will get you into the job market as soon as possible. UMass Dartmouth’s College of Nursing offers an outstanding option for you to fulfill your dreams. This program builds on your prior learning experiences and prepares you to become a nurse.

Prerequisites

• A bachelor’s degree in any field
• Must complete 7 prerequisite courses before enrolling in the program

Program Highlights

• This hybrid program offers online classes complemented by face-to-face lab and clinical experiences
• Clinical rotation relationships with healthcare facilities throughout Massachusetts

Study social justice. Build an impactful career. 

More than ever the world needs effective leaders like you who are prepared to engage with the complex social challenges that impact our communities, social institutions, health and environment, and advocate for those who are underrepresented and vulnerable to exploitation. 

At UMass UWW, you can channel your commitment to a just and equitable world, study social justice, and earn your bachelor’s degree 100% online with a focus in advocacy and social justice studies.

And best of all, our flexible degree completion program gives you the opportunity to bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your prior coursework. This accelerates your degree and saves you money.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For over 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in advocacy and social justice studies, bring in or earn up to 100 credits for your prior learning and experience, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

The nation's top arts management program.

Welcome to the nation's only 100% online bachelor's degree with a focus in arts management.

Custom-built for arts managers, artists, civic leaders and those just entering the field, this degree will help you advance your career as a non-profit arts administrator, gallery manager, or owner/manager of an arts organization, program or business.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For over 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in arts administration, bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your prior coursework, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

Changing the world, one child at a time.

You have dedicated your life to the health and wellbeing of children. You, your colleagues and the families you work with are the village that helps hold our communities together.

At UMass UWW we recognize and respect your dedication and are committed to helping you finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in children's learning and development.

Designed for adults interested in or working for agencies and programs serving children, youth and families, this degree will help you develop the knowledge and enhance the skills you need to advance your career in the fields of education, child advocacy, youth and family programming, and administration.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For over 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in children’s learning and development, bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your coursework, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation. 

Degrees for the most important workers in the world.

UMass UWW respects your work, and is committed to helping you finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in early care and education.

Whether you are a seasoned early childhood educator or new to the field, we will help you develop the knowledge and enhance the skills you need to open your own childcare center or advance your career within public or private childcare programs such as Head Start, YMCA, 4-H, scouting, and a variety of pre-schools and after-school programs.

Required to get a degree? Scholarships are available for early care and education.

Head Start teachers will soon be required to have a bachelor’s degree in Early Care and Education or a related field.  We can help. Many early childhood educators in the state of Massachusetts are now required to have a bachelor’s degree as well. We can help with this too. And if you live and work as an early childhood educator in Massachusetts, scholarship money is available that could pay the cost of your degree through UMass UWW.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in early care and education, bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your prior coursework, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

Finish your degree in human services and go where the jobs are.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than a half million human services jobs and social services jobs will be created in the next decade, making this one of the nation's fastest growing, high demand sectors of the economy.

UMass UWW is committed to helping you finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in human services.

Whether you have years of experience or are just starting your career, UMass UWW will help you develop the knowledge and enhance the skills you need to advance your career in high-demand human service jobs and social services jobs in human services administration, child and youth services, child protective service, victim advocacy, social work, disability services, family support, elder care, counseling, mental health and substance abuse.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For over 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in human services, bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your prior coursework, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

“Without journalism there’s no democracy."  – Pedro Torres, Editor of El Diario de Juarez, Mexico

Journalism is a noble profession, foundational to democracy. Technology, corporate consolidation, and a challenging economy continue to transform the field of journalism. At UMass UWW you can finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in journalism studies and get the cutting-edge skills you need to advance in this rapidly evolving field.

Whether you are a seasoned journalist or new to the field, UMass UWW will provide you an outstanding journalism education to help prepare you for a host of important and dynamic professions, including travel writing, sports writing, photojournalism, science writing, arts criticism, citizen journalism and more.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For over 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in journalism, bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your coursework, and finish your degree 100% online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

The demand for translation and interpreting has never been higher.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for translators and interpreters will be continue to grow in the next decade.

At UMass UWW you can finish your bachelor's degree online with a focus in translation and interpreting, and position yourself for career advancement in a wide range of fields, including business, diplomacy, government, legal, healthcare, public service, schools, and many more.

UWW's online bachelor's focused in translation and interpreting is designed for students with high proficiency in English and at least one Language Other Than English (LOTE) who are interested in developing language mediation skills to meet the needs of an increasingly globalized world. No previous translation and interpreting experience is required.

A great education. Credit for experience. Support you deserve.

For over 45 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls (UWW) has been helping adults just like you complete your first bachelor's degree online at a world-class public university. At UMass UWW, you can design your own program of study in translation and interpretation, bring in or earn up to 105 credits for your prior coursework, prior learning, and work & life experience, and finish your bachelor's degree online without ever having to come to campus.

We understand the daily challenges you face balancing work, family and community responsibilities, and are committed to providing flexible options and outstanding one-on-one support from your first class through graduation.

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Crime and Justice Studies focuses on the social and ethical considerations unique to the field of crime and justice.

This program is for students with a minimum of 24 college credits and is a hybrid program that offers a combination of online and face-to-face classes.

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Crime and Justice Studies:

• Requires students to complete 120 credits
• With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 75 credits from a regionally accredited institution
• Includes hands-on work experience through an internship

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Healthcare Services Administration Concentration degree completion program is for healthcare professionals holding an associate degree who want to advance their careers as managers or supervisors.

Healthcare administration professionals make decisions every day that help improve the lives of their patients. They're responsible for planning, directing and coordinating health services, and working closely with medical staff to positively impact patient care.

Is this program right for you?

Students who enter the program often have experience in the healthcare field, having worked as:

• Clinical laboratory scientist
• Dental hygienist or dental assistant
• Occupational therapy assistant or physical therapy assistant
• Radiology technician
• Respiratory technician

The field of health administration is growing fast, and so is the demand for qualified candidates to fill the growing number of jobs. Employers seek people with very specific credentials in the field.

The Bachelor of Arts in English degree with the Literature and Criticism option is an exciting discipline that challenges you to explore both literature and writing.

You'll learn how to:

• Read and think critically
  Engage with literature—and the world—thoughtfully and analytically
  Identify and analyze formal literary genres and schools of literary criticism
  Communicate effectively through literary analysis, persuasive argument, critical exposition, and presentation

Our award-winning faculty members specialize in a wide and diverse range of fields such as creative nonfiction, drama, fiction, poetry, world and British literature, and many more.

Develop your analytical skills as you consider literary texts, language, and the creation of meaning. Hone your ability to critically engage literature through oral, written, and web-produced assignments. These skills translate to many industries and are valued by many employers.

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in History emphasizes the development of critical thinking, communication skills and historical perspective and prepares students for a wide range of careers.

This BA in History is a hybrid degree completion program that offers a combination of online and face-to-face classes for students with a minimum of 24 college credits.

This program requires students to complete 120 credits to graduate. With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 75 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

A UMassD bachelor's degree in Public Administration will train students to work in the public sector at the local, state or federal level. We aim to prepare graduates who possess the analytical, critical-thinking, and writing skills necessary for employment in the public sector.
As student in the Public Administration program, you will learn to:

understand concepts, theories and empirical findings in public administration
design research and perform data analysis and interpretation
understand and synthesize professional and popular writing on public affairs
formulate and analyze arguments including their structure and force
assess the relevance and weight of evidence
write clearly and persuasively
organize their ideas in a focused paper or presentation

You can choose to earn a BA or a BS in Public Administration. A BA in Public Administration focuses on communication and language skills as it relates to interacting in human and social services. A BS in Public Administration will require more intensive quantitative analytical skills and prepare you for budgetary and financial management.

The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and the Division of Continuing Education introduce the online Bachelor of Business Administration. The online BBA degree program is a part-time program designed for working adults who have already completed sixty credits of college level work. Students may enroll in courses as non-degree students prior to application for admission, however, there is a limit to the number of courses that may be taken prior to matriculation. Enrollment in courses does not guarantee acceptance into the BBA degree program.

UMass Dartmouth's Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Online Degree Completion Program offers the convenience and flexibility of a fully online degree completion program to students who wish to earn a multidisciplinary degree. This degree is a good fit for the adult student with some college credit who wishes to complete a college degree while balancing their job and family responsibilities. Students who complete the program receive a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (LAR) degree completion program offers students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills in multiple subject areas while focusing in a particular interest area. LAR degree completion students select two concentrations from seven discipline areas. A strength of this program is its attention to preparing graduates to develop strong communication abilities and apply their knowledge to real world situations. The program is taught in small classroom sizes with faculty who truly care about their students’ grasp of learning and progress toward completing the degree.

Students from across the country are joining us at UMass Dartmouth. Join us and graduate confident of your abilities in the work place to:

• Communication with finesse (oral and written)
• Assess a situation well and develop a course of action
• Work productively and independently

Given its broad academic scope, the Liberal Arts degree provides the foundation for long-term career development and change in the 21st century.

Eligible students for the Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Online Degree Completion Program have completed at least 24 transferable credit hours at an accredited college or university. Students are accepted into this program on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.

As this is a degree completion program, students may be accepted through the UMass Dartmouth transfer credit policy.  Student Support advisors are available to answer your questions and discuss how this program can fit your educational goals.

Students will work with an academic advisor to review their transfer credits and course plans.

Please note that the Liberal Arts degree completion program is designed as a fully online program and following course schedule enables a student to complete the LAR major requirements in two years if desired. Students in the Southcoast region may choose classroom courses offered at our Dartmouth or Cape Cod campuses as substitutes for the same online course.

UMass Lowell’s Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration is geared toward adults interested in earning their bachelor’s degree while developing strong business-related communication skills, learning valuable tools to analyze business practices, and developing leadership skills that will help them engage in today’s rapidly changing global business environment.

Offered by UMass Lowell's Robert J. Manning School of Business through the Division of Online and Continuing Education, this flexible degree program makes it easier than ever for you to complete your degree entirely online, at a pace that works well with your busy schedule.

Courses are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and you can take one course each semester or several courses a semester, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

UMass Dartmouth's Bachelor of Science of General Business Administration is a fully online degree completion program for students who wish to pursue business and management careers. By pursuing a flexible curriculum, students gain analytical, information literacy, communication, problem solving and technology skills.

This versatile program allows students to take an array of business courses in preparation for a fulfilling business career. The Charlton College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the gold standard for business schools in higher education. Affordable Colleges Online ranked UMass Dartmouth a Top 20 return on investment in Massachusetts, and this fully online program delivers on that value promise.

An information technology degree can start you off on a successful career. While information technology will change, a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from UMass Lowell will ensure that you have a solid foundation in the discipline and the broad expertise you need to succeed.

The need for professionals with a strong information technology background continues to increase as business, government, schools, and other organizations seek new applications for computers and networks in the workplace.

To meet this need, UMass Lowell offers online learners the opportunity to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology entirely online or as a mix of online and on-campus courses.

The UMass Dartmouth BS in Management - Leadership Option teaches students the fundamental management skills necessary for career advancement. Students develop analytical and leadership skills and gain knowledge in how to supervise others, develop and implement strategies, and advance organizational goals.

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor of Science in Operations Management teaches students the fundamental operations management skills necessary for career advancement. Students study how to get things done and produced, with minimal time, effort, and cost and maximum quality. The result? The effective use of resources: people, money, machinery, facilities, material, and information.

The university that began as “Mass Aggie” is the home of the Sustainable Food and Farming program which is the fastest growing major in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. This growth is a result of the rapidly changing economic and social conditions of the nation in which local, organic and sustainable food systems are providing opportunities for good work and exciting new careers.

The RN to BS Online and On-site Track meets the needs of registered nurses with other life responsibilities through a curriculum that combines web-based instruction with student-tailored practice. Designed for students with clearly defined career goals, it calls for substantial autonomy in meeting established objectives.

Program faculty helps students explore new areas of practice and lay the foundation for a problem solving approach to nursing practice and research. Students must successfully complete 120 credits to earn their University of Massachusetts Amherst Bachelor of Science degree. Of these credits:

• 60 non-nursing credits must be completed before beginning the RN to BS Nursing Track
• 30 additional nursing credits may be awarded for RN licensure
• 30 credits are earned in the online or onsite nursing program

Students must complete a capstone project meeting University guidelines by the end of the RN to BS program of study. Enrollment in the RN to BS Track is offered through Continuing & Professional Education under the auspices of the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing. Your attendance at orientation (in person or online) prior to the start of your program of study is required.

The UMass Dartmouth Online RN to BS in Nursing Program offers registered nurses an online baccalaureate completion program that is individually planned for each student. Students are prepared for success in using online technology and digital skills in the introductory nursing courses. Customized planning continues as students are supported and guided as they progress through the program by faculty and student mentors.

Students may transfer non-nursing course credits from other institutions to meet most program requirements. A total of 45 credits, including 28 nursing credits must be taken at UMD.

The Department of Nutrition at UMass Amherst offers the Concurrent Dietetic Internship/Online Masters in Public Health (MPH) in Nutrition Program. This full-time, 27-month, post-baccalaureate program is a combination of online master’s curricula and supervised practicum activities (DI). At various prescheduled periods, interns rotate among clinical, community, and food service sites in Massachusetts, while at the same time completing online graduate-level coursework in public health and nutrition. The supervised practice experience provides dietetic interns with the practical skills necessary to become Registered Dietitians or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

This program offers individualized attention, as interns most often work one-on-one with their preceptors during their DI rotations and receive personal academic advising for their online coursework. Interns spend a minimum of 1200 hours in field sites, gaining experience in a variety of nutritional care, food service management, and community nutrition activities. In addition, interns meet two-three times per month for seminar and other dietetic-related networking sessions. Many healthcare facilities and other organizations throughout the state of Massachusetts cooperate with the University of Massachusetts Amherst to provide the experiences necessary to meet all the required competencies.

UMass Lowell's Online Ed.S. in Reading and Language program is designed to meet the needs of experienced educators who already hold a master's in education in a field other than reading and language, and who wish to extend their knowledge and skills in order to be successful in teaching and assessing issues related to students' reading. This program does not lead to licensure.

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is offering a M.Ed. Vision Studies (Orientation and Mobility). The 37-credit online graduate curriculum and resulting degree is regionally accessible across the six New England states with locally-based field experience coordinated throughout the two-year program of study. Students completing the 37-credit web-based curriculum are eligible to sit for the National Professional Certification Examination of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals. Orientation and Mobility Specialists teach both children and adults with vision loss safety and confidence in independent travel skills.

The Master's in Education with a specialization in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy is an excellent option for those who want to work in a professional setting assisting adult populations who are visually impaired. The curriculum is aimed to integrate compensatory skills and assistive technology enabling them to live safe, productive, and independent lives.

Individuals who would like to pursue the Master's in Education with a specialization in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and complete a total of 37 credits. Credits earned through the Graduate Certificate in Visual Rehabilitation Therapy can be counted towards the M.Ed.

Specific areas of instruction taught by Vision Rehabilitation Therapists include:

Communication Systems (Braille, handwriting, recording skills, use of electronic reading systems, use of assistive technology and computer access technology, etc.)
Personal Management (grooming, hygiene, clothing organization, medical measurement, socialization skills, etc.)

Home Management (organization and labeling, repair and home maintenance, budgeting and record keeping, etc.)
Activities of Daily Living (cooking, cleaning, shopping, safety, money organization and management, etc.)
Leisure and Recreation (hobbies, woodworking, crafts, sports, etc.)

Psychosocial Aspects of Blindness and Vision Loss
Medical Management (assessment and instruction and training of adaptive medical equipment)
Basic Orientation and Mobility Skills (sighted guide, safety techniques, etc.)

Vision Rehabilitation Therapists work with a number of special populations among persons who are blind or visually impaired including persons who are deaf-blind, college students, persons over 55 years old, children in transition to adult services, persons who are multiply disabled, employed persons requiring ""on the job training"" or workplace management, and veterans.

The Isenberg School of Management MBA Program is accredited at the highest level by the AACSB, and has a strong emphasis on experiential, collaborative learning. As one of the first major accredited business schools to pioneer offering graduate education online, Isenberg is recognized as a leader in offering a high quality MBA that can be completed anytime, anywhere. Isenberg is proud to be part of UMass Amherst, the flagship campus for the UMass network, renowned for its accomplishments in technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

The Isenberg MBA has received ongoing national recognition including:

#6     Best Online MBA under $50,000 (The Best Colleges, 2014)
#11   Best Online MBA Worldwide (Financial Times, 2015)
#12   Best Online MBA Nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
#16   Best Part-time MBA Nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2015)

Options: You can complete your degree 100% online or part-time at one of our Massachusetts satellite campuses: Boston, Shrewsbury, or Springfield. If you are interested in specializing in a certain area, we have focus areas in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Care Administration, Marketing, and Sport Management.

Curriculum: Our curriculum instills quantitative skills and business acumen, and is delivered by the same accomplished faculty as our onsite classes. The Isenberg Online MBA can be completed in 37 credits (39 credits without prior business coursework). Core courses are offered online every Fall, Spring and Summer.

Earn your accredited MBA online through UMass Lowell's College of Management. The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to prepare managers to become effective leaders in a rapidly changing and diverse competitive environment. This MBA program puts great emphasis on using case studies, experiential learning techniques, and field programs applicable to a wide variety of commercial, industrial and not-for-profit settings to integrate theory and practice for students.

Accredited Online MBA Program

The UMass Lowell Online MBA Program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education.

Curriculum

For students who have taken undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Business Financial Analysis, Marketing Fundamentals, Operations Fundamentals, Organization Behavior, Global Enterprise and Competition and who have completed those courses with a grade of "B" or better within the past five years (this must be evidenced on your official transcript which you will submit along with your application into the program), the Online MBA program consists of a total of 10 courses (30 credits). For students who have not completed undergraduate coursework in the above areas, the Online MBA consists of a total of 16 courses (42 credits). Courses are offered online every Fall, Spring and Summer, allowing students many opportunities to take courses. Courses are asynchronous, meaning you can access your coursework any time, any where.

Concentrations offered in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Marketing

As a non-degree student, you can take up to six credits in the Online MBA program before you are formally accepted to the program.

Program Highlights:

• First - Rate Faculty
• Best Buy MBA AACSB Accredited, Master's Degree in Business Administration - Online MBA Program (UMass Lowell), 2009

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

UMass Online's Master's in Gerontology - Management of Aging Services offers students an advanced degree in the growing field of aging services. This includes long-term care, service-supported housing, community-based services, marketing to an aging population, and health services for those requiring chronic care. The program will afford professionals in the aging network the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and develop skills in policy development and analysis, program management, administration, and finance with a focus on the aging population. A student may register for any of the courses without having to apply for and be accepted into the Master's Program. If the student is accepted into the Master's Program at a later date, a maximum of two courses may be counted toward that degree.

At present it is possible to take the full M.A. program on-line. Currently the four certificate programs (Forensic Criminology, Leadership and Policy Development, Criminal Justice Infomatics, and Domestic Violence Prevention) need to be taken in the traditional classroom setting.

The Online Master of Arts in History offers a rigorous set of required and elective courses, along with supervised research and writing projects. Both demanding and flexible, the Online History MA is designed to appeal to students with a wide variety of interests and professional goals.

All courses in the program will be taught by tenure-stream faculty in the History Department. Students accepted into the Online History MA will take all of their classes online.

The focus of the Online MA curriculum is Modern US and European history, though courses will also be offered in non-Western and Early Modern areas as well.

This program should be taken by:

Secondary school teachers who wish to improve their content knowledge in the field of history or need an MA for licensure, certification or promotion.

College graduates:

• Who want to test their capacity for graduate work beyond their undergraduate studies
• Considering Law School
• Considering careers in journalism and media
• Considering careers in public humanities
• Considering careers that require writing and research
• Interested in going on to a PhD
• Interested in teaching at the primary or secondary levels
• Living beyond commuting distance from UMass Boston

UMass Lowell's Master of Arts Degree in Security Studies: Homeland Defense Concentration provides competencies and knowledge relating to homeland security strategy and policy development, critical infrastructure protection, regional and national security intelligence, land and maritime border protection, and the use of new technologies in homeland security.

Available entirely online, this 10-course master's degree program places emphasis on integrating a "big picture" policy perspective with an understanding of human behavior, systems, and intelligence analysis.

Courses are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and you can take one course each semester or a number of courses a semester, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

Program Highlights:

• World-Renowned Faculty in Terrorism Studies, Criminology, Science, Engineering and Information Technology
• UMass Lowell’s online programs have won numerous national awards for excellence.
• Research Opportunities with UMass Lowell's Center for Terrorism and Security Studies

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

UMass Lowell's Master of Arts Degree in Security Studies: International Security Concentration provides students with a comprehensive understanding of complex, intersecting global threats like organized criminal and terrorist networks, and the various policies, strategies and mechanisms to combat these threats.

Available entirely online, this 10-course master's degree program places emphasis on intelligence analysis and threat assessment in a global context.

Courses are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and you can take one course each semester or a number of courses a semester, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

Program Highlights:

• World-Renowned Faculty in Terrorism Studies, Criminology, Science, Engineering and Information Technology
• UMass Lowell’s online programs have won numerous national awards for excellence.
• Research Opportunities with UMass Lowell's Center for Terrorism and Security Studies

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

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.

The Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration is a thirty credit program designed to meet the needs of experienced practitioners who wish to broaden and deepen their professional knowledge and to expand the contributions they can make to education. Candidates who seek to enroll in this degree program should hold a teaching license in their state or have K-12 classroom teaching experience in a private education setting.

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

Offered through the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Graduate School of Education, this program provides a mix of online courses and field experiences. The thirty credit Master of Education Degree in Reading and Language is designed for candidates who hold either an initial or professional teaching license in Elementary Education, English as a second Language, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood Education. A specialized program is also available for Massachusetts teachers who hold an initial Massachusetts teacher license in Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Moderate Disabilities or Early Childhood Education are eligible for professional licensure.

Program Highlights:

• Outstanding Faculty
• Flexibility and Convenience
• Two practica in which knowledge and skills are applied

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

Today's complex nutritional problems require professionals trained in an interdisciplinary approach that blends nutrition science with public health perspectives. UMass Amherst's new fully online MPH in Nutrition-the only one of its kind in the nation-lets you earn your credentials at your own pace, from anywhere in the world, without interrupting your career. With no residency requirement, you can fit your studies around your job as you enjoy highly interactive online coursework, extensive Internet library resources, discussions with professional colleagues from around the world, and access to UMass Amherst's renowned faculty and academic advisers. Boost your scientific background and build skills in program planning, policymaking, needs assessment, and public health research as you solidify your future in this critical emergent field.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree is designed for individuals seeking employment in state, federal, or municipal government, non-profit organizations, and business, trade, or labor associations. The MPP degree is a great option for students who want to continue their education at the graduate level or for fully-employed individuals interested in career advancement, professional development, or a career change.

The program's graduates will:

Gain a knowledge of the policy process, public management, and public finance with analytical and research skills in applied policy analysis and specialized knowledge in a ""concentration area" such as public management or environmental policy

Develop the ability to reason and analyze from both a normative and problem-solving perspective

Develop technical methodological skills

Develop substantive policy or management expertise in one concentration area.

As health care needs have grown exponentially, so have the roles and responsibilities of nurses. There's never been a more pressing demand for rigorously prepared nurses with the capability to lead across the full spectrum of clinical services.  Earning your degree through our all-online program lets you fulfill your work and family obligations without giving up advancement potential or a world-class education. Our 37-credit CCNE - accredited Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program – a concentration of the Master of Science in Nursing degree – builds on your nursing education and clinical experience, preparing you for advanced nursing practice and providing you with the skills and knowledge to design, provide, manage and coordinate services in health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and illness management. You will also learn to function across clinical settings to meet the demands of a complex care delivery system and supervise the application of research information and the efficient use of resources to improve outcomes and effect organizational change.

The Master of Accountancy degree program provides students with a greater understanding of accounting and business than is possible in an undergraduate program. The program prepares students for careers as professional accountants in financial institutions, government, industry, nonprofit organizations and public practice.

The MSA program at the Isenberg School of Management requires 30 credits of graduate coursework which includes 7 required core classes and 3 elective classes. We developed the curriculum in close consultation with our Accounting Advisory Council and with feedback from our students. The Advisory Council is made up of alumni partners and executives who are strongly committed to our program. The knowledge you gain in the MSA program will be applicable to the CPA exam and your future career.

UMass Lowell has a national reputation as a respected provider of high-quality engineering education at all levels through the doctorate. In response to popular demand, UMass Lowell's Francis College of Engineering is now offering its traditional Master's Degree in Engineering Management in an online format for qualified students.

Technical professionals and engineers can enhance their management and leadership skills through in-depth study of business principles and practices. Students who hold non-engineering or business undergraduate degrees can deepen their technical expertise through a specially selected list of engineering courses.

Three concentration areas are available in this 12-course graduate online program:

• Design and Manufacturing - Courses in mechanical engineering, plastics manufacturing, industrial design and quality control.
• Operations and Supply Management - Courses in occupational safety, work environment, supply chain management, and lean manufacturing.
• Engineering Services/Infrastructure Management - Courses in civil engineering.

Courses are offered throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Program Highlights:

• UMass Lowell has a strong national reputation for high-quality engineering degree programs.
• UMass Lowell was a pioneer in online education and has been offering online programs worldwide for over 20 years.
• Three concentration areas allow professionals from a variety of industries to customize their program of study around their professional interests.

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.
 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Online Master of Science in Finance is a 10-course master's degree program designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of how financial markets work and to prepare its graduates for careers in corporate finance and financial management.

Offered by UMass Lowell’s Manning School of Business through the Division of Online and Continuing Education, this master’s degree program is available entirely online -- providing a convenient format for busy professionals who may be juggling work and family responsibilities.

Taught by world class faculty from the Manning School of Business Finance Department, courses in this graduate degree program allow students to pursue in-depth study in topics such as portfolio management, global financial markets, financial risk management and investment analysis.

Courses are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and you can take one course each semester or a number of courses a semester, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

Program Highlights:

• UMass Lowell's Robert J. Manning School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This is the highest level of business school accreditation an institution can achieve in the United States.
• UMass Lowell’s online programs have won numerous national awards for excellence.
• You can complete this degree entirely online.

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

UMass Online's Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling prepares its graduates to be professional practitioners in a variety of community settings and institutions: hospitals, schools, rehabilitation agencies, career planning centers, employee assistance programs, clinics, residential treatment facilities, and other mental health agencies. The program operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of study over a two-year period. Clinical courses are taught during the first summer and all participants must be present on campus for the months of July and August. (Housing information will be provided by the program upon request). The remaining courses are delivered in a web-based on-line format following a semester calendar. Participants must follow the program of study exactly.

As environmental issues take center stage on global political and economic arenas, there’s more demand than ever for soil scientists with the ability to analyze, manage and conserve the land. This part-time program, designed for working professionals, readies you for certification as a Professional Soil Scientist and prepares you for careers in soil conservation, environmental consultancy, landscape design, agricultural management and other growing fields.

Complete your coursework online from home, meeting periodically with your classmates and our award-winning faculty for short-term, hands-on training in the field. Gain technical expertise and enjoy outstanding opportunities with government research agencies, public institutions and private companies committed to sustaining the health and productivity of this vital resource.

UMass Lowell's Master of Science Degree in Security Studies: Critical Infrastructure Protection Concentration prepares security and law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and competency necessary to manage increasingly complex security challenges at regional and international airports, commuter and commercial railways, maritime ports, and major roadways. Emphasis is placed on integrating a “big picture” policy perspective with an understanding of sensor technologies, transportation security, systems engineering, human behavior, and intelligence analysis.

This 10-course online Master's Degree in Security Studies is available entirely online, providing a convenient format for busy professionals.

Courses are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and you can take one course each semester or a number of courses a semester, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

Program Highlights:

• World-Renowned Faculty in Terrorism Studies, Criminology, Science, Engineering and Information Technology
• UMass Lowell’s online programs have won numerous national awards for excellence.
• Research Opportunities with UMass Lowell's Center for Terrorism and Security Studies

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

UMass Lowell's Leadership in Schooling Ed.D. STEM Option, is designed for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educators who wish advance their skills as researchers and instructional leaders of PK-12 programs. Individuals who work in STEM fields in higher education may also find the program of value, but must recognize that the leadership aspects are focused on PK-12.

The Ed.D. is designed as a cohort program: accepted students begin their program in the Summer and take three calendar years to complete the program. Courses are completed online during the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters, and candidates are expected to complete two courses each semester.

Note: For this program there is a one-week, on campus summer residency required each year.

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. Current UML students that move their residence to one of these states should contact Catherine_Hamilton@uml.edu in Online and Continuing Education to determine their eligibility to continue their program of study.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a 39-credit doctoral program at UMass Boston's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, open to all applicants holding a Master's degree in Nursing with preparation as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, as well as those holding an MS in Nursing and certified as a nurse midwife or nurse anesthetist.

Data-driven decision making is a necessary business skill for professionals to be effective and achieve strategic objectives in any industry.

By completing this 15-credit certificate, you will learn how to process and visualize data as well as how to solve real-life business problems through data analysis. Whether you are a new graduate or a professional aspiring to a leadership position, this certificate will provide the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business world.

The Business Foundations Graduate Certificate offers students who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-business area of study the opportunity to meet the demands of new careers in management or to advance their professional goals. This program is compatible with our MBA degree requirements, enabling certificate recipients to transition into the MBA program. Certificate recipients who wish to apply for admission to the MBA program must follow the application requirements. The Business Foundations Certificate is a great option for students who want to continue their education at the graduate level and explore the world of business, and is intended for fully-employed individuals interested in career advancement, professional development, or a career change.

The purpose of the Business Foundations Graduate Certificate is to develop skills that enable individuals to operate more effectively in business organizations. The program's graduates will:

• Develop an understanding of statistics and analytical techniques
• Examine the environmental impacts of business operations
• Gain knowledge of basic accounting and finance concepts and practices
• Develop an understanding of legal and regulatory systems.

The Graduate Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Modalities (CIM) prepares health care professionals for delivery of holistic, complementary, and integrative health care services, especially to those in underserved populations and who are experiencing multiple chronic health conditions.

The certificate consists of a flexible online 12-credit program of study designed to empower health professionals to become collaborative and transformative practitioners incorporating CIM into their practice.

This 15 credit graduate certificate in Creative Thinking trains people to tackle challenging real - life problems, generate new ideas, and take them through to realization in their various educational, professional, artistic, and social settings. A variety of approaches are introduced to invention, dialogue, listening, and teamwork that promote creativity. Certificate students learn to confront ambiguous and complex problems, reflect deeply and bring insights to the surface, transform the giving of feedback into a mutual learning experience, build relationships of trust and enthusiastic acceptance of diverse perspectives, articulate a practical vision, and collaborate in bringing it to fruition.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to announce that its graduate-level Certificate Program in Domestic Violence Prevention is now available entirely online. Domestic violence is one of our nation's greatest social and public health problems. Individuals working in health, social services and law enforcement can benefit from gaining expertise in the prevention and response to domestic violence. Offered by the University's Department of Criminal Justice and the Division of Continuing Studies and Corporate Education, this certificate brings together courses in the areas of Criminal Justice, Community Social Psychology and Health Professions and provides a focused program for those working in settings where domestic violence is an issue. This certificate can benefit those in the fields of nursing, health, social services, family services, youth services, police, hospital and health agency administration and other related professions.

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Policy is designed to expose students to present-day and emergent developments in educational policy. To fulfill the certificate requirement, students are required to successfully complete four online courses, two of which are required and two of which are from a set of three elective courses. These courses have been designed to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a graduate level exploration of major contemporary educational policy issues, while at the same time firmly grounding their understanding of these topics both in an historical context and with sensitivity to the critical role of educational institutions in the development of a more democratic society.

The curriculum has been designed to prepare students for a professional management or analytical role within a local or state education agency and/or to continue their study at the graduate level.

The Educational Policy Certificate program will provide students with:

• Critical transformative knowledge to examine educational policy within a global socio-economic context.
• Conceptual framework to critically grasp policy analyses and research with a transformative purpose.
• Critical understanding of current debates in education policy and policy answers to address educational problems.
• Theoretical framework of the historical, political, social, and economic context of education in the United States.

This Certificate can be completed in one year, and all the credits can also be applied toward the Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from UMass Dartmouth, also online.

The Environmental Policy Certificate offers an excellent opportunity to achieve advanced knowledge and professional certification in the formulation and implementation of policies that achieve sustainable operations. It is offered by the Department of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The Certificate in Environmental Policy introduces students to environmental issues of local, state, regional, national, and global concern. The goals of the program are to provide an understanding of the major ecological issues, to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on policy analysis, and to foster the development and implementation of environmentally sound policies and practices.

Successful completion of the certificate should enhance a student's current career or aid in the development of new job skills. And successful completion of the Certificate is a substantial positive consideration for students who subsequently apply to the full Master's in Public Policy program, and courses completed with an average GPA of 3.0 or better in the Certificate will count toward the Public Policy Master's degree.

Do you want to sharpen your management skills? Are you interested in working toward your MBA? Do you have a technical, liberal arts, education, or other non-management degree?

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• Certificate courses with grades B or better can be applied to the MBA Program

Change Your Life and Change the World in a Diverse Cohort of Learners

UMass Boston's award-winning Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy (GLPP) certificate is one of the few programs in the country that explores the intersectional influence of gender, race/ethnicity, and class in the context of the larger policy environment. This certificate prepares students to serve at all levels of government, take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, hold elected office, and pursue advanced degrees in law, public policy, and other areas. GLPP graduate certificate students can also opt to apply for the Master of Public Administration (MPA)-GLPP track; if accepted, they can earn an MPA degree in only one additional year.

• Now online. A parallel Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy certificate option is available online for those who would rather learn remotely. While the content will be the same as the longstanding GLPP on-campus program, the design of the instructional format will reflect the best pedagogical practices in online learning.
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We invite you to “Request Info” to join our email list. Download our FAQs sheet and GLPP Fact Sheet for more information. Applications are being accepted for both the on-campus and new parallel online GLPP Class of 2020; classes begin in September 2019. The priority deadline is April 15 (applicants must complete the online application by then; supporting documents can follow), and the final deadline to apply is June 1 (*July 1 for the new online option). After these dates, applications are only accepted on a space-available basis. Online progam applicants should choose this option in the application. We urge all applicants to apply early, so your application can be processed quickly, and we can discuss internship options with you over the summer.

Due to increasing requests from our online MPH students, the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences has developed the fully online Graduate Certificate in Global Health. This 15 credit program allows current, online UMass Amherst MPH students, and working professionals to gain the following skills in the growing field of Global Health:

• Understand emerging health concerns including infectious diseases in a cross-cultural context.
• Describe their role in planning, implementing, and evaluating global health programs from the community, regional, and national perspective.
• Analyze the social, political, and medical, factors that influence the health of populations globally.
• Describe issues related to health equity and human rights in a global context.
• Describe the role of Non-governmental organizations and the management of health concerns in a global context.

Program Highlights:

• 100% online format
• Experienced online Faculty
• Flexibility and convenience to pursue the certificate on your time
• Option of a 200 hour in the field international global health practicum
• There are no prerequisites required for the certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Health Management is a blended format certificate program intended for students with a background in health care or a related field who wish to apply the latest management techniques to the operations of health care facilities and services.

Courses in this blended program feature a combination of face-to-face and online classes, maximizing the students' convenience, while still allowing them the opportunity to interact with their faculty and fellow students in person.

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) is a 15-credit academic program focused on the study of leadership, management and organization in higher education with a focus on the intersection of theory and practice. The HELM Graduate Certificate is aimed at the many current and future leaders in higher education who would benefit from leadership training, but who do not need an advanced degree.

This program is ideal for those who already have a terminal degree, or do not need another degree. In addition, the credits earned in this program can be applied towards a master’s or doctoral degree in our Higher Education program if you decide later that you would like to pursue a degree.

UMass Boston's Graduate Certificate in Instructional and Learning Design focuses specifically on design, assessment and evaluation considerations of instruction. As well, this certificate addresses learning theory and other design elements required in training and education. The content of this certificate is applied across all education and training arenas that involve adult learners, including higher education institutes, corporate associations and healthcare industries. Target populations include educational professionals, training managers and specialists, and design mavens who hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or terminal degree and are interested in a certification in Instructional Design.

This 15-credit certificate program consists of five (5) courses, (4 core courses and 1 elective), and provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful instructional design specialists across a variety of settings. The program can be completed entirely online and in one year.

The Graduate Certificate in International Business is designed for professionals currently working in or aspiring to work in companies that compete globally. The IB Certificate is a great option for students who want to continue their education at the graduate level or for fully-employed individuals interested in career advancement, professional development, or a career change.

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in International Business is to develop skills that enable individuals to operate more effectively in global organizations.

The program's graduates will:

• Develop an understanding of cultural differences
• Examine the environmental impacts of business operations
• Gain knowledge of global marketing and finance
• Develop an understanding of different legal and regulatory systems.

ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, KANSAS, MARYLAND, and MINNESOTA RESIDENTS:UMass Dartmouth does not presently consider applications for online degree or certificate programs from applicants whose permanent residence is in Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland or Minnesota because of the regulations resulting from legislation in these states. For details about regulations in your state that may affect your enrollment in an online program offered by another state, you may wish to consult your state's Department of Education and/or learn about efforts of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements at http://nc-sara.org/. If you are a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, UMass Dartmouth welcomes your application to a face-to-face program only.

Offered through UMass Lowell's Manning School of Business, this 4-course online graduate certificate program assists the aspiring entrepreneur, inventor and mid-career professional in understanding and applying the process associated with starting a new business or creating new business opportunities within established organizations. This program is specifically focused on the creation of technology-based ventures and is designed to assist professionals with undergraduate and career experience in science, engineering, technology or business fields in better understanding the venture creation process. The program consists of two required courses - New Venture Creation and Innovation & Emerging Technology - and two electives, which the student selects in consultation with the Program Coordinator. Graduate students in the certificate program who are subsequently accepted into the UMass Lowell MSITE program may apply certificate courses with grades of 'B' or better to their MSITE degree.

An Orientation and Mobility Graduate Certification option for those who want to work in a professional setting assisting individuals who are blind/visually impaired reach their goal of becoming safe, efficient, independent travelers.

The University of Massachusetts Boston offers a Certification track for individuals who are interested in qualifying for certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. For those individuals with existing qualifying academic credentials, a graduate certificate is an option offered by the UMass Boston Graduate College of Education and supported by the Northeast Regional Center for Vision Education (NERCVE) through the Institute for Community Inclusion. The program combines web-based course offerings with ""face to face"" curriculum features and locally based pre-practicum and practicum field experiences. Cooperatively established with federal, state, and private funding, the program is designed to both decrease students' on-campus commitment and increase field-based mentored activities within each of the six New England states. Based on continued funding, this program offers scholarship support for students who qualify.

Curriculum content is approved by the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI). Students who complete the program of study qualify to sit for the international professional examination and resulting certification provided by the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Graduates of the program can expect to find employment opportunities in various settings, including state and federal agencies, and public and private schools. Individuals who would like to pursue ""certification only"" in Orientation and Mobility must have a minimum of a bachelor degree and complete a total of 28 credits. Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments may be eligible to complete the program by taking 19 to 25 credits.

The Graduate Online Certificate in Public Management exposes students to the essential principles of public management within the context of public policy. Students learn about the foundation of policy development and public management. From this foundation students choose from a variety of electives that focus on areas which include state and local public finance, regional economic development, program evaluation and other aspects critical to public management.

The Graduate Certificate in Security Studies is appropriate for students with a general interest in homeland security, professionals who are currently employed in security-related jobs, and for those interested in pursuing careers in security. This certificate program addresses the increasing global and local concern involving security issues. The program consists of three required courses plus one elective course that can be chosen from a list of courses in the student's particular area of interest, for a total of 12 credits. UMass Lowell's Criminal Justice Department has developed a graduate-level program designed to educate students in the complex nature of threats and how to manage them. Students can focus their studies in areas such as risk management and analysis; organizational and systems integration; legal and political policy and ethical issues in responding to threats; policy development and analysis; and the use of technology in implementing national security.

UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Certificate Program in Victim Studies is designed for professionals in the fields of criminal justice, nursing/public health, law and paralegal studies, psychology, and social work who wish to expand their expertise in victim studies.

Students in this program focus on crime victim issues, crime victim rights, and formal responses to victims. Completion of the certificate program will better prepare students to participate in initiatives and programs that prevent crime victimization, to engage in research and evaluation focused on crime victim issues, and to respond effectively to victims of crime in a culturally appropriate manner.

There is a great need for more advanced practice PMHNPs in the United States to meet the needs of the community by offering treatment for mental health and substance disorders.

The UMass Amherst  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Online Certificate prepares nurses to obtain psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certification. This accelerated online program is designed for nurses who have completed a Master's degree and who wish to  expand their scope of practice to include the care of individuals, families and groups with psychiatric and mental health needs.

The program may be completed in as few as two years, with individualized plans of study which recognize each student's clinical practice experience. Students benefit from the College of Nursing's focus on integrated mental health care and from classes taught by the College of Nursing's expert faculty.

This certificate will prepare students to:

• Address the biological, psychological, social and spiritual elements of mental health care
  Work in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings

The UMass Dartmouth's undergraduate Certificate in Accounting is a one-year (30-credit) certificate program for students who have already earned bachelor's degrees in other fields.

If you have a business degree:

• The accounting certificate program provides an opportunity to acquire the credentials for a career in accounting through advanced courses in the discipline.
• Once you complete this track, you will qualify to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Massachusetts as well as in many other states. You can use the 30 credits in the accounting certificate program—in conjunction with 120 credits awarded in the standard undergraduate degree program—to satisfy the 150-hour credit CPA requirement.
• The accounting certificate program also prepares you to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.

If you have a non-business degree:

• The accounting certificate program provides an intensive introduction to the accounting discipline.
• If your professional goals include management responsibilities, you will find the accounting certificate particularly helpful for career development. Engineers as well as professionals in the healthcare and legal fields have chosen the accounting certificate as a way to enhance their managerial expertise.
• If your goal is to sit for the CPA, you can complete this certificate and then take several additional business courses to meet the CPA requirements. 

The Certificate Program in Computer Assisted Manufacturing is designed for those who have basic drawing experience and want to expand their knowledge in the latest industry-standard CAD software applications that are in use today.

The courses in this certificate program may be applied towards UMass Lowell's Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Note: Students who do not have drawing experience must take Engineering Graphics (not currently offered online at UMass Lowell) or an equivalent course from an accredited institution of higher education.

Courses for this certificate program are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. You can take one course per semester or several, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

Program Highlights:

    100% online
    Top-notch faculty
    UMass Lowell’s online programs have won numerous national awards for excellence.

The demand for public safety and security professionals with superior education and training has never been greater. Our innovative online certificate lets you keep working while you build cutting-edge skills in domestic violence, cyber-crime, criminal forensics, international organized crime and other specialties tailored to your career objectives. Gain a solid foundation in American criminal justice - and valuable credit toward your sociology or criminal justice degree - as you prepare for positions in the judiciary, corrections, policing, homeland security, victim services and social services fields through this flexible program that draws upon the resources of UMass Amherst's nationally ranked Department of Sociology.

Certificate requirements: Students take a total of 5 courses (3 credits each), including: Criminology (Sociology 241), Sociology of Law (Sociology 323) or Deviance and Social Order (Sociology 342) and three upper-level Criminal Justice courses.

The certificate is awarded to students completing the required courses with passing grades in each course (a combined minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0). All courses must be taken through UMass Amherst.

A general foundation in business can benefit any student—whether you’re interested in business and want to learn more about it, you’re looking to gain a business perspective to apply to your current profession, or you want to diversify your non-business degree with a complementary certificate.

Isenberg’s General Business Studies Certificate will give you a foundation in business, accounting, finance, marketing and management. Excel in any field by advancing your business prowess in just five classes. Learn from experts—the same faculty who teach on campus—who will introduce you to the business world.

Earn your certificate online! The program is flexible enough to fit your needs and rigorous enough to make you competitive. After you earn your certificate, you’ll be able to create and manage budgets, identify business opportunities and effectively market to them, understand financial decisions, and use effective management philosophies and practices.

Over the past two decades, the graphic design industry has moved from predominantly design-for-print to a constantly changing mix of print design and interactive design for DVDs, the Web, email, and other media. To succeed in this rapidly changing field, graphics professionals need more than a strong foundation in graphic design principles - they need the technical know-how to incorporate their designs into today's media.
 
UMass Lowell's Certificate Program in Graphic Design and Digital Imaging offers students interested in breaking into the field of graphic design and electronic publishing an innovative mix of traditional design courses along with several courses in multimedia, web development, desktop publishing, and more. Previously available to students on campus for the past 15 years, UMass Lowell is now pleased to offer this undergraduate certificate program entirely online. As part of the program, students will complete numerous design projects for their portfolios, and get hands-on experience using software such as Adobe InDesign®, Photoshop®, Illustrator® and others.
 
Certain courses in this program may also be applied toward UMass Lowell's certificates in Multimedia Applications and Website Design & Development.

 Java is one of the most sought after skills in IT. UMass Lowell's Java Development Certificate Program is designed to provide IT professionals with a cluster of Java courses that will make them more competitive in today's marketplace. Courses are available throughout the year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and you can take one course each semester or several courses a semester, depending upon your own personal time constraints.

The online Undergraduate Certificate – Linux/UNIX offered by UMass Lowell is designed for those currently in the computer industry who want to upgrade their skills, and for those with basic computer literacy who want to enter this fast-growing field. The program curriculum combines theory and practical applications. Students learn skills that are immediately applicable in the workplace. Many of the courses in the Linux/UNIX certificate program may be used to satisfy requirements in the Information Technology and Data/Telecommunications Certificate Programs, as well as the Associates and Bachelors degrees in Information Technology.

Recent advances in digital technology and fiber optics have revolutionized the way we live and learn. Multimedia is used today in movies, education, entertainment, marketing, advertising, information services, teleconferencing, publishing, interactive television, and product demonstration.

With the rapid transfer of information and the growing need to present this information in a powerful way, individuals with the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively will flourish in the multimedia industry.

The Multimedia Applications Certificate Program at UMass Lowell is interdisciplinary and draws upon the expertise and knowledge of several departments, colleges, and centers within the University, as well as outside expertise from industry professionals.

You can now earn the Certificate in Multimedia Applications entirely online.

Since September 11th, the U.S. Department of Labor has been predicting that the employment of security management personnel will grow faster than all other occupations due to the threat of terrorism. More than at any other time, corporations are upgrading their existing security systems or contracting with private firms to secure their facilities and provide worker protection. This need is not expected to be short term. Concerns with threats to property and persons in our country will continue to grow in the years ahead. Trends clearly demonstrate increased demand in all aspects of investigative services, perimeter safeguards, surveillance systems, risk management, and armored car services.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to announce a new online Certificate Program in Security Management and Homeland Security, offered under the auspices of the Criminal Justice Department in concert with Continuing Studies, Corporate and Distance Education. This part-time certificate program is designed for: Personnel working in the areas of public safety, security management, and law enforcement; Executives in corporations responsible for overseeing in-house security programs; and Information Technology professionals. Criminal justice students interested in enhancing their future career prospects may also benefit from this program by broadening their studies to encompass security within private industry.

Increasingly, businesses want to know how they can make their operations more sustainable. By earning a Sustainable Business Practices Certificate in just 5 classes, you’ll position yourself to help guide companies’ sustainability efforts.  

The program is flexible enough to fit your needs and rigorous enough to make you competitive. Learn from experts—the same faculty who teach on campus—who will introduce you to the challenges of sustainability and how business organizations can play a constructive role in addressing them. As part of the Isenberg School of Management, you’ll experience a world-renowned business education and a strong alumni network.

After you earn your Certificate, you’ll be able to help companies implement socially, environmentally and economically responsible business practices that are also strategic, savvy, innovative and cost-effective. And you’ll learn how to identify business opportunities related to sustainability.

The Online Certificate in Translation and Interpreting is designed for students with high proficiency in English and at least one Language Other Than English (LOTE) who are interested in developing language mediation skills to meet the needs of an increasingly globalized world.

The demand for translation and interpreting has never been higher in a range of settings, including business, diplomacy, government, legal, healthcare, public service, schools, and many more.

UMass Dartmouth's Women's and Gender Studies Undergraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to develop a fuller understanding of the position of women in society. Courses draw upon such fields as economics, history, literature, political science, and sociology, as well as feminist thought and methodology.

The Women's and Gender Studies Certificate fosters an active examination of the varying influences upon women's and men's lives such as race, class, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, and age. The program provides students with an opportunity to:

• Think about the construction and influences of gender in contemporary society
• Discover the historical factors that have shaped the current status of women from varying backgrounds and countries
• Explore paths to achieve equality for all people

The Goals of the Program are for students to:

• Understand the historical, social, and political contexts of women's movements and feminist thought
• Understand feminist theories and apply them in critiquing and transforming their world
• Connect the women's movements and feminist theory to other social justice movements and theories

WMS courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences teach students to:

• Identify and evaluate the social construction of gender and the ways gender intersects with other forms of identity
• Understand the gendering of our socioeconomic and political worlds and the individual and collective components of social change
• Identify, compare, and evaluate culturally and historically specific ideas of gender, sex, and sexuality
• Apply a critical feminist perspective to the study of literature and the arts.