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The A.S. in Sustainable Food and Farming is designed for students who wish to explore careers in sustainable agriculture. Students acquire a basic knowledge of both plant and soil sciences, along with education in specific agricultural production and marketing techniques. The major offers flexibility in designing personal program of study, allowing students to focus on production and marketing, agricultural education, and/or public policy and community development.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst also offers a smooth transition into the online bachelor’s degree. Credits earned may be applied to the online BA, Sustainability Studies degree completion program through the University Without Walls (first bachelor's degree only) and the UMass Amherst Bachelor of Science Degree in Sustainable Food and Farming on campus.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.

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

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.

Study psychology and go where the jobs are.

Since 2010 there has been a 65% increase in the number of job openings for college graduates who study psychology (Burning Glass Labor Insights).

At UMass Amherst UWW you can finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in applied psychology, taking advantage of the growing demand for workers well-educated in the field of psychology.

Whether you have years of experience in applied psychology 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 professions such as counseling and administration, victim advocacy, substance abuse prevention and treatment, case management, social services, human services, child and youth services, and education. Need to complete your degree before applying to graduate school? We can help with that too!

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 applied psychology, 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

Advance your business career.

At UMass UWW we are committed to helping adult students like you finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in business studies.

You may have years of experience in the business world. You may be running your own successful business. You might be ready for a career change. We get it. At UMass UWW we will support you in designing a personalized program of study in business that builds on your experience and meets your own professional and educational goals.

Business studies: the finest instructors, top-notch curriculum.

As a UMass UWW student you will take business studies courses through the prestigious UMass Isenberg School of Management, one of the finest business schools in the nation.  You will gain the knowledge and enhance the skills you need to support your entrepreneurial spirit and help advance your career in high-demand business professions such as finance, marketing, management and hospitality. 

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 business 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.  

Be the leader you know you can be.

The demand for public safety and security professionals with superior education and training has never been greater. At UMass UWW, you can finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in criminal justice studies and position yourself for career advancement and success.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field of criminal justice, UMass UWW will help you develop the cutting-edge knowledge and skills you need for a successful career in high-demand professions such as public safety, the judiciary, corrections, policing, homeland security, victim services, or social services.

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 criminal justice, 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

Seek job security in a high demand field.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 3.5 million health care jobs will be created in the next decade, making this the fastest growing sector of the economy.

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

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 health professions such as health care administration, health care management, health education, public health, health promotion, health advocacy, health policy, health communication, mental health and substance abuse, health programming 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 health 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

Degree completion- It's YOUR turn.

For over 40 years the UMass Amherst University Without Walls 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,
• Take 100% online, courses that fit into your busy life (or take advantage of blended courses),
• Bring in or earn up to 100 credits for your prior learning and experience.

Get the support you deserve.

We understand the real life challenges faced by adult students and are committed to providing you with outstanding one-on-one support and guidance from your first class through degree completion.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.  

Get ready for the emerging green economy.

At UMass UWW you can finish your bachelor's degree 100% online with a focus in sustainability studies, get a green education and position yourself for the emerging green economy.

Carve out your niche in the growing fields of sustainable entrepreneurship or food and farming. Start a sustainable business. Or take advantage of the growing employer demand for college educated workers with the sustainability education and skills to launch green initiatives in a wide range of fields. 

High demand green education options.

At UMass UWW, you can get a broad green education, taking classes in the areas of: food and farming, business and entrepreneurship, policy and planning, green building, earth science, citizen advocacy, green economics, public health 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 sustainability, 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

The need for professionals with a strong information technology background coupled with a solid understanding of business concepts will continue to increase as organizations seek new applications for computers and networks in the workplace. In response to that need, UMass Lowell offers a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology with a Business minor 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.

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.

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.

A Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with its emphasis on clear writing and critical thinking, can pave the way for a variety of career choices and is widely recognized as an asset in many businesses and organizations.
 
UMass Lowell's Bachelor of Arts Degree in English offers a flexible and vigorous curriculum grounded in British and American literary traditions, in the study of contemporary critical methods, and in the regular practice of research and writing.
 
Program Highlights:

• Outstanding faculty
• Flexibility and Convenience
• Committed to student success

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 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.

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.

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Sociology and Anthropology examines societies and basic institutions, as well as smaller groups such as family, peers and neighborhood. This flexible program prepares students for a wide range of careers.

The BA in Sociology and Anthropology degree completion program is for students with a minimum of 24 college credits and is offered as a hybrid program with a blend of online and face-to-face classes.

This degree completion program:

• Requires students to complete 120 credits
• Requires students to complete a 3-credit internship as part of the course work
• The student can choose the internship institution/location and it must be approved by the sociology and anthropology department and
• The program includes hands-on work experience through an internship.

With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 75 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

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.

The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and the Division of Continuing Education introduce the online Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. The online BBA degree program is a part-time program designed for working adults who have already completed twenty-seven credits of college level work. The Marketing concentration will familiarize students with the fast-paced world of Marketing, preparing them for a career in this exciting industry. 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

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.

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.

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Accounting prepares students for careers in public accounting, management accounting, government, and auditing.

The BS in Accounting degree completion program is for students with a minimum of 24 college credits and is a hybrid program with a blend of online and face-to-face classes. This program requires students to complete 120 credits, and includes hands-on work experience through internship programs. With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 75 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

Accounting students learn how to:

• Apply accounting concepts, standards, and regulations to prepare, audit, and analyze financial statements and tax reports
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate information for financial planning, control, investing, and decision making
• Apply concepts and methods used in internal control and the auditing process
• Use accounting systems to conduct and control operations

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.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell has long been recognized as a leader in criminal justice education. The University is pleased to announce that its popular Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice will now be available entirely online.

UMass Lowell's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice provides students with a strong understanding of the modern criminal justice system, and teaches students how to apply this knowledge to related social problems and situations.

Not only does the curriculum include emerging topics such as police innovations, data-driven practices and national security, it also helps students further develop their communication skills, their capacity for critical thinking, and their ability to conceptualize ideas.

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.

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.

Get your Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management online from the University of Massachusetts and open the door to a rewarding career in hotel, restaurant or resort management. You'll get the skills and expertise you need to excel in a management, marketing or operations position in the hospitality industry. The program integrates courses in business, hospitality and tourism, the humanities, and social and physical sciences.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

The UMass Boston Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs program maximizes accessibility and convenience for highly motivated, independent professionals. There is, however, a requirement that students attend a residential orientation prior to the commencement of the online nursing classes.

The Nursing course portion of the program operates on a cohort model, whereby a group of students completes the same program of study over five semesters.

The six-credit nursing courses are taught online in the Summer, Fall and Spring sessions. The twenty credits of non-nursing general education and elective courses may be satisfied through College of Advancing and Professional Studies (UC) at UMass Boston with online courses (if available), in a traditional course at UMass Boston, or (with prior approval from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences) at another accredited college or university.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

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.

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 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

The UMass Dartmouth Online MS in Computer Science program is a fully online program designed to allow students to graduate in four semesters.

The program provides the students with knowledge of core computer science topics in software, systems, and theory and on this foundation builds each student’s expertise in selected areas of specialization. The program through its set of offered electives has a focus on software rather than on computer systems. This focus is rooted in the research and professional expertise of our faculty.

The program offers the same education as our well established MS program offers in our classrooms on the UMass Dartmouth campus. We make every possible effort to ensure that the on-line course is offered by a full-time experienced faculty member who instructs the same course on our campus. The only difference is in the method of course delivery. We make the same commitment to our on-line students as we have made to our on campus students for the past twenty-five years of computer science graduate education in the Department of Computer and Information Science.

Our students graduate with the knowledge and skills required to develop high quality computer systems and application software. They are trained to be self-learners and follow the rapid changes in the field of computing throughout their careers. As highly qualified professionals, our graduates are ready to build a successful career in the computer industry, research institutions, and government.

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.

The Charlton Online MBA program is a fully online MBA program designed to provide students an education built on a balance between theory and practice that enables them to be successful in any business environment. We focus on developing the skills necessary to manage any size enterprise from a sole proprietor firm to a global corporation.
 
Charlton College of Business MBA curriculum incorporates:

• 7 core courses (21 credits)
• 3 business electives (9 credits)

Some students—especially those with undergraduate degrees not in business—may also need to take the required foundation courses. Charlton offers the following special one-semester courses for the MBA applicant who has never taken these courses or feels a review might be in order before beginning the core MBA program:

• ACT 500: Financial Accounting
• FIN 500: Economic Concepts for Managers
• POM 500: Statistical Analysis

Foundation courses may be waived following:

• Completion, with a grade of "B" or better, of the corresponding undergraduate or graduate business course taken as part of an undergraduate baccalaureate degree program.
• Prior approval of the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
• Completion of the Charlton Business Foundations Graduate Certificate

MINNESOTA RESIDENTS: UMass Dartmouth does not presently consider applications for online degree or certificate programs from applicants whose permanent residence is in 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/.

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.

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.

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.

This online degree program for Science Teachers is a degree program developed UMass Lowell's Education, Science and Engineering faculty. The Master's Degree for Science Teachers, combines the expertise of university education, science and engineering faculty, and K-12 teachers to provide online science and science education courses that are inquiry-based and have a strong hands-on component.

Aided by kits of materials developed by course instructors, participants engage in a variety of guided and open-ended inquiries as the primary means of developing their understanding of the concepts. In addition, participants assess their own science teaching and use the strategies presented to design learning experiences for their own classrooms.

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 Online Master's Degree in Information Technology offered by UMass Lowell consists of ten graduate online courses that focus on operating systems management, large-scale application deployment, network and systems administration, and managing virtual systems. Offered by UMass Lowell's Computer Science Department in collaboration with its Division of Online and Continuing Education, this program differs from traditional graduate computer science courses in its focus on application-specific details, case studies and the operational framework required by today's IT professionals.

The 10-course master's degree program is designed to provide both a principled and applied exposure toward designing, managing and deploying networked systems of computers. The program places emphasis on practical skills based on Linux/Unix, Windows and Apple platforms, but also teaches general principles along with their technical and ethical foundations.

Individuals interested in advancing their knowledge of contemporary operating systems deployment, network and systems administration, virtualization and cloud computing, network threats, wireless network security, data recovery and forensics will benefit from this program.

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 MA Program in Applied Linguistics at UMass Boston is comprehensive in its scope and designed to introduce students to the theoretical, empirical and practical dimensions of applied linguistics. This program includes concentrations in bilingual education, ESL instruction for English language learners (ELLs), and foreign language pedagogy, which includes English as a Foreign Language. The Program emphasizes both theory and practice. These areas of inquiry are reflected in faculty and student research and the intellectual diversity characterizing the content of the various courses that students will be taking.

Curriculum:

Its interdisciplinary core curriculum includes courses in:

• Basic theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics
• Psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics
• Discourse analysis and ethnographic research methods
• ESL/EFL methodologies
• Cross cultural studies

The program is thus designed to enable students to understand the diversity of issues inherent in the study of language so they are well prepared to teach and do research in applied linguistics. Students pursuing the MA in Applied Linguistics have a wide range of opportunities, including conducting research, working with community-based organizations, or preparing to teach in various contexts, such as public schools, K-12, adult education, and language schools outside the United States. Many of our students go on to pursue doctoral work in such fields as linguistics, education, and literacy studies. Prospective students need not have teaching experience to be considered for acceptance into the program.

The program operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of study over a two-year period.

Program Highlights:

• First - Rate Faculty
• Flexibility and Convenience
• Teaching English as a Second Language Concentration

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states..

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

The Isenberg MBA with a Focus in Entrepreneurship offers a mix of general business and entrepreneurship elective courses to meet your specific educational goals. This MBA is ideal for individuals interested in launching a business, leading a unit within a larger enterprise, or in revitalizing an established organization.

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.

Options: You can complete your degree 100% online or part-time at one of our Massachusetts satellite campuses: Boston, Shrewsbury, or Springfield..

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

The Isenberg MBA with a Focus in Healthcare Administration offers a mix of business and public health courses that directly apply to the healthcare industry. This MBA is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking promotion into management or those looking to transition into the rapidly growing field of healthcare administration.

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.

Options: You can complete your degree 100% online or part-time at one of our Massachusetts satellite campuses: Boston, Shrewsbury, or Springfield..

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

Pursuing an Online or Full-time MBA with a Sport Management focus can be your first step in changing or elevating your profession. The high-energy, high-intensity program will give you command over your career, readying you to become a business leader in the sport industry. Perhaps you eventually want to manage a sports team or work in collegiate sport. Or you want to promote a sports team’s brand. Or want to weave sports law into your practice. The MBA with a focus in Sport Management will put you in play.

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.

Options: You can complete your degree 100% online or part-time at one of our Massachusetts satellite campuses: Boston, Shrewsbury, or Springfield..

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

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

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

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.

This program is designed to meet the needs of a local, national and international audience of adults wishing to enter the School Counseling field. It is a 60-credit master's which meets the academic requirements for certification in the state of Massachusetts as a School Counselor.

The program operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of study. Two weeks of on campus study is required to complete two clinical courses. These courses will be taught the first summer of the program, generally during the month of July. The remaining coursework is online. The sessions are held at a site in Massachusetts and housing is available at a reasonable rate (Housing information will be provided by the program upon request).

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

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.

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.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.

This ten-course program equips engineers with the fundamental theory, management skills, and practical ideas needed to confidently pursue the growing number of engineering leadership positions across numerous industries.
 
The UMass Amherst Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program emphasizes the use of engineering technology and management perspectives to solve complex problems, make decisions, and manage risk, all within the framework of complex systems analysis and design. Participants will graduate ready to lead engineering and interdisciplinary teams, manage and analyze the wealth of data (big data) pervasive in most applications, and deal with risk and uncertainty, so as to make better decisions, design better products and develop more effective processes.
 
This well rounded, interdisciplinary program includes courses taught by faculty from Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering and the internationally acclaimed Isenberg School of Management. The program is thus well suited to engineers from all disciplines as well as business graduates with engineering/analytical inclinations.
 
The UMass Amherst College of Engineering is ranked the best public engineering school in New England and has a long tradition of distance education (since 1974). All classes in the MSEM program are taught by faculty who are researchers and leaders in their field. The program also boasts a long line of successful alumni working in leading firms including ALCOA , AT&T, Boeing Defense & Space Group, Digital Equipment Corporation, Honeywell, IBM, Intel, Kimberly Clark, MITRE, Motorola, NASA, Raytheon, Siemens Medical Instruments, Texas Instruments and Whirlpool.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.  

Offered through UMass Lowell's School of Health and Environment, this multidisciplinary program is designed to produce health care managers and policy professionals with the knowledge and expertise that are essential to the delivery of high quality, cost-effective health services, as well as the design, analysis and evaluation of public health and private sector health policies. The program focuses on strategies and methods that positively contribute to the improvement of health, particularly in areas of critical health needs and under-served populations.

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.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.  

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 applicants holding a Master's degree in Nursing with preparation as family, gerontological, or adult nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists, as well as those holding an MS in Nursing and certified as nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists. The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through 2011. In the Spring of 2011, the CNHS will under go a Commisson on Collegiate Nursing Education re accreditation site visit prior to the graduation of the first DNP class at UMass.

To help meet the growing need for qualified behavioral management professionals, the BACB offers a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA®) credential for individuals who have already earned their Bachelor’s degrees. BCaBAs play an important role in supporting the growing caseloads of BCBAs in school systems, special education programs, residential programs, and community and home therapy programs.

UMass Lowell's four-course graduate certificate, available entirely online, is designed to provide students with knowledge of behavior management interventions, skill acquisition procedures, collection and analysis of data and behavior assessment. This program has been approved by the BACB for the BCaBA coursework requirement and it is designed to help prepare students to take the BACB BCaBA Certification Exam.
Program Highlights:

• Outstanding faculty
• All courses are BACB approved
• Studentscan also take courses to prepare for the national Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) BCaBA exam.

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 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.   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evaluative research is the application of social science research skills to address evaluation questions and to provide conclusions with demonstrable validity and reliability. The evaluation research curriculum is designed to cover qualitative and quantitative research skills and cultural competence as essential to ensure that evaluation practitioners have the expertise to produce information that is useful to end-users. Program and policy decision makers, and the communities that evaluators serve, are dependent upon evaluators to assess the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, and institutions to inform social change.

The University of Massachusetts Boston's 15 credit online Graduate Certificate in Evaluation Research is designed to provide a coherent body of knowledge in the fundamentals of evaluation and exposure to cutting-edge knowledge. This certificate prepares individuals to evaluate programs, practices and institutions in a broad array of fields, including education, health and human services, criminal justice and community development and planning. It is appropriate for professionals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and desire to include program evaluation as an area of expertise.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

UMass Online's Gerontology Graduate Certificate with a focus in management of aging services is targeted to individuals in the aging network who are looking to upgrade their skills or advance in new directions within the field or for those looking to enter the field. The certificate may be earned by taking 15 hours of approved course work, including three required courses and two elective courses.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

There is a rapid increase in instances of various types of disasters in the United States and globally. These include bad governance and poverty, environmental pollution, HIV/AIDS, wars, conflicts, severe weather-related events, earthquakes, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes, and influenza pandemics. Consequently, governmental and non-governmental agencies, international multilateral organizations, for-profit and not-for-profit bodies and humanitarian and international relief organizations need personnel trained to develop and implement appropriate post-disaster reconstruction and disaster recovery policies, especially as they relate to vulnerable populations.

The aim of this program is to develop an international capacity to address the consequences of the various forms of disaster that millions of people face every year, everywhere. This program addresses the complexities and the intertwined technical and socio-cultural aspects of disasters in a multi-disciplinary approach.

This graduate certificate program is unique in preparing professionals to address how to create safe communities following disasters for vulnerable populations, specifically children, women, the elderly, people with disabilities and the poor.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

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.

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 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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

The Graduate Certificate Program in International Development is a 15 credit program designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in developing countries. Courses will engage students with some of the most interesting and challenging problems facing humanity. The curriculum explores the currents of change in the modern world with particular emphasis on the impact of a globalizing world on poor and developing societies and the responsibilities of rich societies in that equation.
 
The International Development program is a multi-disciplined curriculum consisting of studies in economics, politics, history, environmental sciences, education, anthropology, sociology and management. It asks very broad questions such as ‘why is there poverty?’ as well as more nuanced questions regarding the role of civil-society and how to measure aid effectiveness.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.

Boost your career mobility and professional credibility through certification as a Professional Soil Scientist. With environmental sustainability at the forefront of global decision making, credentialed soil scientists with a solid background in soil pedology, chemistry, microbiology, and morphology are in growing demand.
 
Our part-time, short-term program for professionals in soil science and related fields lets you keep working while you meet the minimum academic requirements for certification at your own pace — even without a master’s degree. Whether your background is in wetland delineation, site suitability assessment, agricultural applications or other areas, this structured yet flexible program gives you the endorsement you need to expand you work with private companies, government research agencies and public institutions around the globe.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership at the University of Massachusetts is designed for individuals currently working in or aspiring to work in managerial positions in business, nonprofit, or governmental organizations. This certificate is a great option for current undergraduate students who want to continue their education at the graduate level or for fully-employed individuals interested in career advancement or professional development. Students enrolled in this certificate program can expect to learn:

• The main components for leadership, motivation, and empowerment of others.
• Strategies for effective management of change processes and initiatives.
• The key principles of organizational design and structures that facilitate high-performance work system.
• Corporate social responsibility and its impact on organizational effectiveness.

This 12 credit certificate program can be completed entirely online.

The Graduate Certificate in Plastics Engineering Fundamentals offered by UMassOnline is designed to provide engineering professionals involved in the design of plastic parts - with the plastics background they generally do not receive as part of their undergraduate education. The Plastics Engineering Fundamentals Graduate Certificate is open to students that have earned a B.S. Degree in science or engineering. This four-course, 12-credit, online certificate program provides students with the fundamental concepts associated with plastics materials, processing and design.

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 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.

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.

While this five-course online graduate certificate is geared towards Pre-K-12 teachers who want an additional Massachusetts license in instructional technology, anyone who works in a learning setting and wants to expand their pedagogy by converting their curriculum into a curricular game and meets the program requirements is welcome in the program.

Licensure

The six coverage areas required by DESE for an additional license in instructional technology are embedded into the coursework. Students who already have an initial license in Massachusetts in another subject area can apply directly to DESE for an additional license in instructional technology after earning the certificate. Because instructional technology is a license for all grade levels, if a student did not take a course that covers K-12 development previously, an additional class,
EDC G 644 Dvlp Stgs:Chld-Adlsc, can be taken to satisfy that requirement for the additional license.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states. Please contact your state's Board of Education for details. Click here (http://olstateauthorization.wikispaces.umb.edu/) for information on distance education authorization in other states.

The Casino Management Certificate offered online by the University of Massachusetts is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn the casino industry business, to learn about the legal and regulatory aspects of gaming, and to recognize the relationship of the casino industry to the overall tourism environment.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas. 

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.

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.

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.

 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS: The University of Massachusetts Amherst is presently not accepting applications or registrations for online courses, degrees or certificate programs from residents of Alabama and Arkansas.

The Certificate Program in Website Design and Development offered by UMass Online is designed to provide students with the knowledge they need to design and implement effective, dynamic websites. Students pursuing this certificate program have the option of taking either the Web Design Track or the Web Development Track, depending on their particular area of interest. Students pursuing the Web Design Track should have basic familiarity with HTML.

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 Boston's Center for Technical Education offers this sequence of undergraduate competency-based courses to satisfy the 21-credit requirement of the Massachusetts Department of Education for vocational instructor licensure.

These courses focus on how to:

• Design and deliver appropriate lesson plans
• Effectively communicate with a wide range of students in terms of age,developmental stage, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Elicit, evaluate, and use classroom feedback.

Upon passing the written practical examinations in his or her trade area, an individual is awarded a preliminary license and may be employed for five years as an instructor in a Massachusetts vocational-technical school. Note: A literacy test is required for individuals who seek a vocational-technical license.

RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA: The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently not accepting students for online study who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, or Minnesota, due to regulations in those states.