Online Degree Programs - Western New England University

About

Distance Learning at Western New England University

Western New England University is known for providing professionally focused programs with a solid liberal arts background. Located in the heart of New England's Knowledge Corridor, home to 26 colleges and universities, the University was founded in 1919. Its mission then was to serve the needs of part-time adult learners. Nearly a century later that commitment to providing programs convenient to working adults continues through more than a dozen graduate programs, including online study in the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

Why Earn Your Master's Online at Western New England University?

The online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction was designed to meet the growing needs of current educators for a program that is both competitive and unique while also responsive to current research in education.

Accelerated 16-month program
Convenient and flexible online format
Experienced faculty with impressive credentials
Financial Aid available to those who qualify

Accreditation

Western New England University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730; 781-271-0022).

The School of Business is accredited by AACSB International. Western New England University is a member of the Association of American Colleges, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts.

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Arts in Communication with a Public Relations Concentration
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  Today’s 24/7-news cycle and the growth of integrated media put new emphasis and urgency on public relations efforts. With an online master’s in communication focused on PR, you will be prepared to strategically use publicity to enhance your organization’s image, develop creative messages to build or expand its brand, cultivate strong media relationships, and masterfully manage communication crises. You will learn from telecom faculty experienced in all facets of communication from the sports industry to the corporate world, all in the company of fellow communications professionals in a supportive online community.
  Why Choose the Master of Communication?
  This 30-credit curriculum program can be completed in as little as 15 months and is conducted exclusively online to better fit your busy schedule. Courses emphasize the strategic use of public relations in integrated media in today’s digital world. In a society where everyone has an online presence, you will gain new skills and insights to make your messages stand out in an ever-evolving media stream. As a PR professional, the current knowledge and strategic intuition you gain will make you an asset in the industry.
  What Will You Study?
  Your studies will focus on the core principles of public relations, with opportunities for you to explore specific industry interests through both required and elective courses. Required courses include Principles and Practices of Public Relations, Crisis Management, and Writing for Communications Professionals. Elective courses include Public Relations Strategies for Social and Digital Media, Strategic Approaches to Public Relations, and Public Relations and Nonprofit Organizations. Variable credit courses (COMM 680 and COMM 699) are designed to allow students to move through the program more quickly through a large-scale independent study or thesis project.
- Master of Science in Engineering Management
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  The Master of Science in Engineering Management program will give you the skills to take your career to the next level. Our interdisciplinary program integrates engineering and business courses, that will prepare you to help your organization make the most effective use of its resources: people, equipment, capital, materials, information, and energy. You will learn proven strategies to increase productivity, encourage flexibility, and focus on customer satisfaction. And you will learn to apply engineering skills to design effective systems and devise procedures to successfully operate these systems.
  Why Choose Master of Science in Engineering Management?
  With a distinguished reputation in the regional engineering community, Western New England University has produced some of the top personnel in the field. Our course delivery model offers what we believe to be the ultimate in flexibility by providing the opportunity to offer both online and in-class instruction. The program can be completed entirely online, but if you prefer a traditional classroom setting, you will have the option to attend in-class sessions offered during the evening. Through this model, you may earn your degree in as little as one year.
  What Will You Study?
  The MS in Engineering Management allows you to tailor your course load to meet your career interests and needs. In addition to core courses in engineering, you will also take electives of your choosing in engineering management, production and manufacturing, quality engineering, and business and engineering information systems, as well as MBA offerings. Through these course offerings you will gain well-rounded technical expertise and a unique perspective about the industry.
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
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  If your goal is to rise through the ranks in your company, the MS in Organizational Leadership will prepare you to assume managerial and leadership positions that influence the success of an organization. Companies are in a state of constant change, and you, as an emerging leader, may find yourself in the position of impacting those critical transformations. The ability to lead change, make decisions, manage others, and use good ethical judgment are what will make you an effective leader. These skills are cultivated in the Organizational Leadership program, and will empower you to elevate your career.
  Why Choose Master of Science in Organizational Leadership?
  This 30-credit program is flexible, offering both in-class and online sessions that will fit both your learning style and your lifestyle. Your courses are grounded in your leadership realities—what you learn in class one night, you’ll be able to apply at work the next day. You’ll be taught by our expert faculty with extensive leadership expertise, who created the region’s highly regarded Leadership Institute. The Western New England University College of Business is the only private institution in the region to offer the world’s highest accreditation for business programs from AACSB International.
  What Will You Study?
  The MS in Organizational Leadership is designed to develop and enhance your knowledge and skills in order to hold leadership positions in an organization. You will be exposed to theories and best practices for problem solving, decision-making, and research, as well as identify your personal leadership style, strengths, and skills, and use them to impact your work. Courses include Leadership, Problem Solving, and Decision Making; Organizational Behavior and Theory; Leading Change; and Contemporary Issues in Leadership.

Campus Programs

Springfield, MA
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
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- Master’s Degree Programs
  - Master of Arts in English for Teachers
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    The Master of Arts in English for Teachers is an inspiring, engaging, and challenging program that emphasizes breadth and depth of subject matter, as it deepens passion for language arts and literature. Not only will you become more immersed and connected to your study, but you will also develop the teaching skills to help your passion and expertise translate in the classroom to inspire your students.
    Why Choose Master of Arts in English for Teachers?
    The program is an alternative to the traditional choice of a master's degree in education or English, addressing the need for a practically focused graduate English program. By introducing practical tools to help you develop standards-based curricula and assessment, it addresses your pedagogical needs. The curriculum focuses on courses in literature, grammar, reading, and rhetoric related to the practical needs of teachers, and all tied to pedagogy and The Frameworks.
    What Will You Study?
    The program requires 10 courses (30 credit hours), at least seven of which must be English courses. Students have the option of selecting up to three education courses. The curriculum stresses four competency areas: writing, speaking, reading/studying literature, and contemporary issues in the teaching of English. Course topics include advanced grammar; teaching writing; teaching English in a multicultural classroom, and literary studies in Shakespeare, poetry, and great works of American literature.
  - Master of Arts in Mathematics for Teachers
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    The Master of Arts in Mathematics for Teachers is an alternative to the traditional choice of a master’s degree in education or a master’s degree in mathematics. While each of these options has merit, neither fully addresses the unique needs for a practically focused graduate mathematics program. With the guidance of our talented faculty, through the Master of Arts in Mathematics for Teachers, you will deepen your knowledge of mathematics and gain insight into teaching methods that will help you share your passion for mathematics with students at all ability levels.
    Why Choose the MA in Mathematics for Teachers?
    The Master of Arts in Mathematics program is designed to be inspiring, engaging, and challenging. Through the introduction of practical tools to help you develop standards-based curricula and assessment, it addresses your pedagogical needs. The curriculum focuses on courses in all fields of mathematics that relate to the practical needs of teachers, and are all tied to pedagogy and the state Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks.
    What Will You Study?
    The broad challenge of mathematics education at all levels is to actively engage students in mathematical thinking. Excellent teaching of mathematics occurs when the teacher has a broad-based, in-depth understanding of content coupled with an understanding of how pedagogy and technology can significantly enhance learning environments. This program is structured so that the scholar-teachers will be active participants in a learning process committed to content, pedagogy, and technology. Course topics include discrete mathematics, probability, algebraic structures, analysis, creative problem solving, and number theory.
  - Master of Science in Engineering Management
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    The Master of Science in Engineering Management program will give you the skills to take your career to the next level. Our interdisciplinary program integrates engineering and business courses, that will prepare you to help your organization make the most effective use of its resources: people, equipment, capital, materials, information, and energy. You will learn proven strategies to increase productivity, encourage flexibility, and focus on customer satisfaction. And you will learn to apply engineering skills to design effective systems and devise procedures to successfully operate these systems.
    Why Choose Master of Science in Engineering Management?
    With a distinguished reputation in the regional engineering community, Western New England University has produced some of the top personnel in the field. Our course delivery model offers what we believe to be the ultimate in flexibility by providing the opportunity to offer both online and in-class instruction. The program can be completed entirely online, but if you prefer a traditional classroom setting, you will have the option to attend in-class sessions offered during the evening. Through this model, you may earn your degree in as little as one year.
    What Will You Study?
    The MS in Engineering Management allows you to tailor your course load to meet your career interests and needs. In addition to core courses in engineering, you will also take electives of your choosing in engineering management, production and manufacturing, quality engineering, and business and engineering information systems, as well as MBA offerings. Through these course offerings you will gain well-rounded technical expertise and a unique perspective about the industry.
  - Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
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    If your goal is to rise through the ranks in your company, the MS in Organizational Leadership will prepare you to assume managerial and leadership positions that influence the success of an organization. Companies are in a state of constant change, and you, as an emerging leader, may find yourself in the position of impacting those critical transformations. The ability to lead change, make decisions, manage others, and use good ethical judgment are what will make you an effective leader. These skills are cultivated in the Organizational Leadership program, and will empower you to elevate your career.
    Why Choose Master of Science in Organizational Leadership?
    This 30-credit program is flexible, offering both in-class and online sessions that will fit both your learning style and your lifestyle. Your courses are grounded in your leadership realities—what you learn in class one night, you’ll be able to apply at work the next day. You’ll be taught by our expert faculty with extensive leadership expertise, who created the region’s highly regarded Leadership Institute. The Western New England University College of Business is the only private institution in the region to offer the world’s highest accreditation for business programs from AACSB International.
    What Will You Study?
    The MS in Organizational Leadership is designed to develop and enhance your knowledge and skills in order to hold leadership positions in an organization. You will be exposed to theories and best practices for problem solving, decision-making, and research, as well as identify your personal leadership style, strengths, and skills, and use them to impact your work. Courses include Leadership, Problem Solving, and Decision Making; Organizational Behavior and Theory; Leading Change; and Contemporary Issues in Leadership.
  - Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Coaching
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    Leveraging the strengths of Western New England University’s expertise in sport management and leadership education, the Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Coaching is a game-changing program. The 30-credit program offers two cohort tracks in Athletic Administration and Athletic Coaching. The program is taught by expert faculty from the University’s AACSB International accredited College of Business, nationally renowned Klein Group Instrument (KGI®) leadership creator, and Management and Leadership faculty. The program offers a convenient learning model consisting of two required one-week residencies, one offered at the beginning of the program and the other at the end. Each residency will be followed by a series of graduate courses that will be offered online with optional in-class sessions.
    Why Choose Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Coaching?
    The MS in Sport Leadership and Coaching is ideal for students seeking to enter athletic administration (educationally-based sport organizations), athletic coaching, or managerial positions within any sport organization. The program is also a great choice for rising and mid-career sport industry professionals who are seeking to advance their skills in the areas of leadership, decision-making, team building, fundraising, marketing, legal and compliance aspects, and related functional competencies. Our program will help students develop the skills to build and manage a team, assess and recruit talent, and to create a high performing business enterprise that supports organizational and individual success.
    What Will You Study?
    Viewing the sport organization as a business enterprise, coursework is focused on:
    Leadership theory, personal leadership assessment, directed leadership development mentoring based on the Klein Group Instrument (KGI) model of positive social psychology, and team dynamics
    Organizational theory and team behavior
    Data-based decision making and problem solving sport analytics
    Revenue development elements including fundraising, sponsorship, and related traditional and non-traditional sport revenue streams
    Evaluation and development of on-field and administrative teams through theoretical constructs and models related to management and recruitment of player and team personnel, including player evaluation and representation through sport agencies
    International sport and cross cultural perspectives
    Innovative strategies for sport marketing, sport sales, and promotions
    Legal aspects of sport, governance, oversight, compliance, and ethical dimensions
    A mentored capstone research project and linked field experience

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Total Online Enrollment:
0-999
Delivery Format:
Online
Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
Must be equipped with high speed Internet connection such as DSL or cable modem. PC configuration must support Windows XP or greater.
Geographic Restrictions:
US residents only
On-Campus Requirement:
No on-campus requirement for listed programs.
Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FASFA code (002226)
Registration Details:
A university representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.

Western New England University

Distance Learning at Western New England University

Why Earn Your Master's Online at Western New England University?

Master’s Degree Programs

Springfield, MA

Master’s Degree Programs

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