University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125
http://umb.edu/
The University of Massachusetts Boston was established in 1964 to provide the opportunity for superior education at moderate cost. UMass Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. UMass Boston brings the resources of a major university to people from all walks of life, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in approximately 90 fields of study, as well as advanced certificate programs through its Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education. UMass Boston has enrollment of approximately 13,300 students and boasts an internationally distinguished faculty of 818 members.
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
In addition to awarding bachelor's degrees (B.A. and B.S.), UMass Boston also awards certificates. Graduate programs include doctoral (Ph.D and Ed.D), master's (M.A. and M.S.) and Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study.
Accounting and Finance (BS)
Accounting (MSA)
Adapting Curriculum Frameworks (Certificate)
Africana Studies (formerly Black Studies) (BA)
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies (Certificate)
American Studies (BA)
American Studies (MA)
Anthropology (BA)
Applied Linguistics (Bilingual/ESL) (MA)
Applied Physics (MS)
Applied Sociology (MA)
Art (BA)
Bilingual/ESL Education (Applied Linguistics) (MA)
Biochemistry (BS)
Biology (BS)
Biology (PhD, MS)
Biology and Medical Technology (BS)
Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology (PhD)
Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences (MS, Certificate)
Black Studies (Africana Studies) (BA)
Business Administration (MBA)
Chemistry (BA/BS)
Chemistry (MS, Ph.D)
Classical Languages (BA)
Classical Studies (BA)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (MS)
Clinical Psychology (PhD)
Communication Studies (Certificate)
Computer Science (BA/BS, Certificate)
Computer Science (PhD, MS)
Counseling (MEd, CAGS)
Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy (MEd, CAGS, Combined MEd/CAGS)
Mental Health Counseling (MEd, CAGS, Combined MEd/CAGS)
Rehabilitation Counseling (MEd, CAGS, Combined MEd/CAGS)
School Guidance Counseling (MEd, CAGS, Combined MEd/CAGS)
Criminal Justice (BA)
Critical and Creative Thinking (MA, Certificate)
Dispute Resolution (MA, Certificate)
Earth and Geographic Science (BS/BA)
Economics (BA)
Education/Higher Ed. Administration (EdD)
Education/Leadership in Urban Schools (EdD)
Education: Adapting Curriculum Framework (Certificate)
Education, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle and Secondary (MEd, Teacher Certification)
Educational Administration (MEd, CAGS)
Educational Technology (Certificate)
Engineering (cooperatively with other institutions)
Engineering Physics (BS)
English (BA)
English (MA)
Environmental Sciences (MS, PhD)
Environmental Sciences/Environmental Biology (PhD)
Environmental Sciences/Environmental Coastal and Ocean Science (PhD)
Environmental Sciences/Green Chemistry (PhD)
Environmental Sciences/Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology (PhD)
Environmental Studies (Certificate)
ESL (Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistic) (MA)
Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy (BA)
Exercise Science and Physical Education (formerly Human Performance and Fitness) (BS)
Family Nurse Practitioner (PhD, MS, Certificate)
Finance (MSF)
Forensic Services (Certificate via Continuing Ed.)
French (BA)
Geographic Information Technologies (Certificate)
German Studies (BA)
Gerontology (PhD)
Higher Education Administration (EdD)
Hispanic Studies (BA)
History (BA)
History (MA)
Historical Archaeology (MA)
History/Archival Methods (MA)
Human Performance and Fitness (BS) (Became Exercise Science and Physical Education in 2001)
Human Services (MS)
Hydrogeology (Certificate)
Information Technology (MSIT)
Instructional Design (MEd, Certificate)
International Management (MSIM)
International Relations (MS in Public Affairs)
International Relations (Certificate)
Italian (BA)
Leadership in Urban Schools (EdD)
Marine Sciences & Technology (MS, PhD)
Mathematics (BS/BA)
Modern Languages
Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology (PhD)
Music (BA)
Nurse Practitioner (MS, Advanced Cert.)
Nursing (BS)
Nursing (MS)
Nursing (PhD)
Philosophy (BA)
Philosophy and Public Policy (BA)
Physics (BS/BA)
Physics (Applied Physics, MS)
Political Science (BA)
Psychology (BS/BA)
Clinical Psychology (PhD)
Psychology and Sociology (BA)
Public Affairs (MS)
Public Policy (PhD)
Russian Studies (BA)
School Psychology (MEd/CAGS)
Sociology (BA)
Sociology, Applied (MA)
Spanish (BA)
Special Education (MEd)
Teacher Education (MEd)
Technical Writing (Certificate)
Theater Arts (BA)
Translation: Spanish (Certificate, summer only)
Undergraduate Teacher Education (Certificate)
Women in Politics and Public Policy (Certificate)
Women's Studies (BA)
ONLINE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
Degree Programs
Bachelor Degree Completion Program (BA, Community Studies)
Applied Linguistics (MA, English as a Second Language/Foreign Language Pedagogy)
Instructional Design (MEd)
Special Education: Orientation and Mobility (MEd)
Special Education: Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (MEd)
School Counseling (MEd)
Family Therapy (MS)
Mental Health Counseling (MS)
Rehabilitation Counseling (MS)
Gerontology (Management of Aging Services Track) (MS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (BS)
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Information Technology
Critical and Creative Thinking
Frank J. Manning Certificate in Gerontology
Gerontology (Management of Aging Services Track)
Instructional Technology Design
Instructional Technology for Educators
Adult/Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) Post Master’s
Orientation and Mobility
Professional Development Programs
Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Services Program
Critical Thinking in Business
Information Design and Development
Negotiation Skills for Project Managers
Project Management
Urban Landscape and Garden Development
TUITION AND FEES
$ 20,000 per year
LODGING AND BOARDING
$ 10,000 per year.