Mar 29, 2024  
2010-2011 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Graduate Academic Programs at UMass Dartmouth



Doctor of Philosophy

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Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology PhD
(jointly with UMass Boston, Lowell, and Worcester)
   
Chemistry PhD, Joint Program with UMass Lowell
 
Electrical Engineering PhD
  Students will select one of these options:
    Electrical Engineering
    Computer Engineering
   

 

Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory PhD

 
Marine Science & Technology PhD
(jointly with UMass Amherst, Boston, and Lowell)
  Students will select one of these options:
    Analysis & Modeling of Marine & Atmospheric Systems
    Coastal System Science
    Integrated Coastal Management
    Living Marine Resources Science/Management
    Marine Biogeochemical Cycles & Environmental Change
    Marine Observation Technologies
    Ocean & Human Health
     
   

Mathematics Education PhD

     
    Nursing PhD
   

Juris Doctor

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Juris Doctor JD
 

Master of Arts

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Portuguese Studies MA
     
Professional Writing MA
     
Psychology MA
  Students will select one of these options:
    Applied Behavior Analysis
   

Applied Behavior Analysis

   

Research Psychology

   

 Master of Art Education

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Art Education MAE

 
   

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Students prepare for professional licensure in:
  Elementary Education Teacher (1-6)
  Teacher of Biology (8-12)
  Teacher of Chemistry (8-12)
  Teacher of English (5-8) (8-12)
  Teacher of French (5-12)
  Teacher of General Science (5-8)
  Teacher of History (5-8) (8-12)
  Teacher of Mathematics (5-8) (8-12)
  Teacher of Physics (8-12)
  Teacher of Political Science/Political Philosophy (5-8) (8-12)
  Teacher of Portuguese (5-12)
  Teacher of Spanish (5-12)
   

Master of Business Administration

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Business Administration MBA
   
Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor
  MBA/JD (joint program with University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth)
   

Master of Fine Arts

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Artisanry MFA
  Students will select one of these studios:
    Ceramics, Fibers, Jewelry/Metals,
    Wood/Furniture Design
     
Fine Arts MFA
  Students will select one of these studios:
    Drawing, Painting, Printmaking,
    Sculpture
     
Visual Design MFA
  Students will select one of these studios:
    Digital Media, Graphic Design,
    Illustration, Photography,
    Typography
   

Master of Public Policy

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Public Policy MPP  

Master of Public Policy/Juris Doctor
  MPP/JD (joint program with University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth)

Master of Science

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Biology/Marine Biology MS
 
Chemistry MS
 
Civil and Environmental Engineering MS
 
Computer Engineering MS
 
Computer Science MS
 
Electrical Engineering MS
     
Marine Science & Technology MS
(jointly with UMass Amherst, Boston, and Lowell)
  Students will select one of these options:
    Analysis & Modeling of Marine & Atmospheric Systems
    Coastal Systems Science
    Integrated Coastal Management
    Living Marine Resources Science/Management
    Marine Biogeochemical Cycles & Environmental Change
    Marine Observation Technologies
    Ocean & Human Health
     
Mechanical Engineering MS
     
Nursing MS
  Students will select one of these options:
    Adult Health/Adult Nurse Practitioner
    Adult Health/Advanced Practice
    Community Nursing/Advanced Practice
     
Physics MS
     
Textile Chemistry MS
     
Textile Technology MS
   

Graduate Certificates

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Business Post-Baccalaureate Certificates:
  Accounting, Business Foundations (pre-MBA, online), and International Business (online)

 

Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificates:
  Computer Networks & Distributed Systems, Computer Science, Computer Systems (jointly with Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Software Development & Design
     
Electrical and Computer Engineering Post-Baccalaureate Certificates:
  Acoustics, Communications, Computer Systems Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, and Electrical Engineering Systems
     
Individualized Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  (individuals with bachelor’s degrees design their own program of study)  
     
Nursing 
  Adult Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate  
     
Professional Writing Post-Baccalaureate Certificate  
 
Psychology Post-Master’s Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
 
Public Policy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Environmental Policy (online only)
 
Teacher Preparation
  Through post-baccalaureate certificate programs, students may prepare for initial licensure as:
    Elementary Education Teacher (1-6)
    Teacher of Biology (8-12)
    Teacher of English (5-8) (8-12)
    Teacher of French (5-12)
    Teacher of History (5-8) (8-12)
    Teacher of Mathematics (5-8) (8-12)
    Teacher of Music (preK-12)
    Teacher of Physics (8-12)
    Teacher of Political Science/Political Philosophy (5-8) (8-12)
    Teacher of Portuguese (5-12)
    Teacher of Spanish (5-12)
    Teacher of Visual Art (preK-8) (5-12)—see MAE above
   
Visual and Performing Arts Post-Baccalaureate Certificates:  
Artisanry, Fine Arts, and Web & Interaction Design