UMass Dartmouth Academic Programs
Welcome to UMass Dartmouth, where our academic programs offer a wide range of majors, minors, and graduate degrees to help you find your passion and achieve your career goals. From engineering and business to the arts and sciences, our expert faculty and supportive community will guide you every step of the way. With hands-on learning and real-world experience, you'll be well-prepared for success. Explore our programs and start your journey with us today. Apply now to join our vibrant and innovative campus.
Pursue your degree in medical laboratory science. Our medical laboratory science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Go to Medical Laboratory Science BS
Major
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
On-campus
Complete your degree online with a BS in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) – Clinical. The online medical laboratory science program is designed for students who hold an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an NAACLS accredited institution.
Go to Medical Laboratory Science MLT-MLS BS Online
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
Online
Get hands-on experience in mobile app development with UMass Dartmouth's minor in mobile applications development. Learn the skills needed to design and implement applications for Android and iOS.
Go to Mobile Applications Development
Minor STEM
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Method
On-campus
Prepare for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) with our Foundations of Reading and Communications and Literacy skills courses.
Go to MTEL Preparation Courses
Level of Study
Graduate
Method
On-campus
The BA in Music provides opportunities for intensive study in applied music, performance, the history of music, music education, theory, and music from diverse cultures including jazz and world music.
Major Minor
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
CVPA’s Music Education program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, leading to the Initial License to teach. It takes a global approach to music education, emphasizes instrumental and vocal training, and prepares you to conduct student ensembles.
Concentration
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
The music performance concentration is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in music, performance careers, conducting, or teaching in private studios.
Concentration
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
Major in nursing and earn your BSN. Our bachelor of science in nursing program offers an excellent nursing education, leading to outstanding NCLEX passing rates.
Major 4+1 Program
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
On-campus
Earn your online masters in nursing. The Master of Science in Nursing online program prepares you to be a leader in nursing education or in global public health.
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MS
Method
Online
The PhD Nursing program is research-based, focusing on chronic illness and leadership in nursing education. The nursing doctorate prepares you to be a Nurse Scientist Educator (NSE).
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
PhD
Method
On-campus
Advance your nursing career with UMass Dartmouth's online Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing and Healthcare Education.
Go to Nursing and Healthcare Education Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) Online
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Post-Master's Certificate (PMC)
Method
Online
RN to BSN online: earn your bachelor of science in nursing through our online nursing program, a degree completion program for students who hold a valid RN license.
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
Online
Enhance your nursing career online with UMass Dartmouth's Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program. Expert-led training for healthcare professionals.
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Method
Online
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online graduate degree program prepares nurses to become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse educators, and leaders in healthcare.
Go to Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Practitioner DNP Online
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
DNP
Method
Online
Expand your scope of practice and role opportunities in mental health/psychiatric care with a certificate of advanced graduate study online.
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Method
Online
Accelerated nursing program: the online accelerated BS in nursing program is a second degree program for students who have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline.
Go to Nursing: Second Degree Accelerated BS in Nursing BS
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
Hybrid
With an operations management degree, you are ready for career success, determining the effective use of resources: people, money, facilities, material, and information.
Go to Operations Management—Business Analytics BS
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
On-campus
Learn the fundamental operations management skills necessary for career advancement. Get things done and produced, with minimal time, effort, and cost—and maximum quality.
Go to Operations Management—Business Analytics BS Online
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
Online
Provides professionals with a solid understanding of critical managerial and leadership skills essential for career advancement or professional development.
Go to Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate Online
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Method
Online
A minor in Art + Design: Painting offers a professional, studio-based education with a focus on fundamental skills and contemporary practices: form, color, space, concept development, the human figure, mixed media, abstraction, and installation.
Concentration Minor
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Method
On-campus
Discover the 2- to 3-year MFA in Painting program at UMass Dartmouth, offering assistantships, exhibition opportunities, and interdisciplinary projects to support your artistic and professional development.
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MFA
Method
On-campus
When you major in philosophy, you explore justice, knowledge, and truth. Jobs for philosophy majors call on skills in logic and analysis, with career options across many fields.
Major Minor 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
Develop critical thinking, writing, & analysis skills for law school success. Pre-law courses in ethics, communication, & legal reasoning complement the philosophy major's core curriculum.
Concentration
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Method
On-campus
Develop your vision and technical expertise using still and moving imagery. Students explore analog and digital techniques of photographic imagery and obtain a critical vocabulary and awareness of how images function in the world.
Concentration Minor
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BFA
Method
On-campus
The Visual Design MFA in Photography is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program with a focus on new technologies and design theory. Students advance in their professional practice and attain a high level of artistic development.
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MFA
Method
On-campus
Earn your bachelor of science degree (BS) in physics: uncover the mysteries of nature, explore deep space, probe the ocean’s depths, meet Earth’s environmental challenges.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation STEM STEM OPT
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
On-campus
UMass Dartmouth's MS in Physics is ranked as one of the top physics master of science programs by the American Physical Society. Apply the concepts of modern and classical physics to solve practical problems.
STEM STEM OPT Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MS
Method
On-campus
As a political science major, you will develop an understanding of political institutions and processes. Jobs in political science include careers in government, business, and law.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
Take your first step towards a career in law, business, government, or non-profit organizations with UMass Dartmouth's online Political Science degree program.
Go to Political Science BA Online
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
Online
Prepare for law school with a major in political science and a concentration in pre-law. Explore courses in American law, legal institutions, and constitutional rights, preparing you for the challenges and rigors of legal education.
Go to Political Science Pre-Law
Concentration
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Method
On-campus
Pursue a degree in Portuguese. As a Portuguese major, you’ll explore the language, literatures, and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
Develop and strengthen communication skills in Portuguese, as well as an understanding of related cultures.
Go to Portuguese Language and Cultures Undergraduate Certificate
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Method
On-campus
Develop strong communication skills in Portuguese and gain a deep understanding of related cultures with UMass Dartmouth's Portuguese Language & Cultures Online Undergraduate Certificate.
Go to Portuguese Language and Cultures Undergraduate Certificate Online
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Method
Online
The MA in Portuguese Studies offers graduate students an in-depth understanding of literary and cultural history of Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world.
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MA
Method
On-campus
The Pre-Law advising program prepares students for admission to law school.
Concentration
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Method
On-campus
The Pre-Med/Pre-Health Advisory Program helps you develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success in medical and health careers.
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Method
On-campus
The MFA in Printmaking is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program that advances your artistic growth, develops your creative vision, and challenges you to explore the interdependence of idea to medium. The MFA signifies an artist's ability to work independently and with distinction.
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MFA
Method
On-campus
Introduce yourself to the field of professional writing and communication. Gain the skills and experience you need to advance your education and professional career through practical coursework and field experience.
Go to Professional Writing & Communication Graduate Certificate
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Method
On-campus
Advance your career with a master’s degree in professional writing and communication. Attending graduate school for communications and writing prepares you for a variety of careers.
Go to Professional Writing & Communication MA
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MA
Method
On-campus
UMass Dartmouth's Psychology program offers a broad introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. Explore subfields such as perception, cognition, and social psychology.
Major 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
On-campus
The Applied Behavior Analysis graduate certificate is a post-master’s program that meets Association for Behavior Analysis International faculty and course standards.
Go to Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Method
On-campus
Earn your Master of Arts in Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) focus in just 6 semesters.
Go to Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis MA
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MA
Method
Hybrid
Earn your MA in clinical psychology: applied research, supervision, and a focus on a behavioral perspective. Prepare for licensure as a certified Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MA
Method
On-campus
The Research Psychology MA program is designed to prepare students for doctoral work in psychology and as master’s level psychology researchers.
STEM OPT Assistantship
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MA
Method
On-campus
Earn a BA degree in Public Administration and you'll gain the analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills necessary to excel in your career. You will be prepared to work in the public sector at the local, state, or federal level, particularly in human or social services.
Go to Public Administration BA Online
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA
Method
Online
A degree in public administration prepares you to work in the public sector at local, state, or federal levels.
Go to Public Administration BA, BS
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BA, BS
Method
On-campus
Looking to work in local, state or federal government? Earn an online Public Administration degree from UMass Dartmouth and gain the skills you need to succeed.
Go to Public Administration BS Online
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Degree Type
BS
Method
Online
Learn the essential principles of public management within the context of public policy with the online UMass Dartmouth Public Management Graduate Certificate. For students who have earned a bachelor's degree.
Go to Public Management Graduate Certificate Online
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Method
Online
Earn your master’s degree in public policy online. The Master of Public Policy program focuses on policy analysis, applied research and public management skills.
Go to Public Policy MPP Online
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
MPP
Method
Online
Looking for a STEM-focused Graduate Certificate in Radio Frequency Photonics Engineering? UMass Dartmouth offers a 15-hour program that can be completed in as little as two years, covering courses in RF electronics, photonics, and more.
Go to Radio Frequency Photonics Engineering Graduate Certificate
STEM
Level of Study
Graduate
Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Method
On-campus