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2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

University Extension (UE)


www.umassd.edu/extension

About University Extension

University Extension (UE) provides access to degree programs and academic support services for online and continuing education students and is committed to helping these students achieve their academic goals. Support services are structured with an understanding of the responsibilities and challenges many adults experience in their quest to complete a college degree. University Extension offers undergraduate and graduate certificates and degree programs online and in the evening or weekends. Students are able to achieve their academic goals by taking one or two courses at a time or a full schedule of courses. Courses are conveniently scheduled throughout the calendar year to best meet the needs of online and continuing education students.

Degree & Application Information

UMass Dartmouth offers an open, rolling admissions policy and program for online and adult students. This provides degree candidates with an ongoing and user-friendly process for initiating degree candidacy.

Hallmarks of University Extension are its access to:

  • Online and conveniently scheduled degree completion programs
  • Flexible learning format, tailored to the needs of adult students
  • Year round scheduling of courses
  • Friendly and experienced support services

To learn more, go to http://www.umassd.edu/extension. Contact extension@umassd.edu or call 508.999.9202.

Academic Programs

The following are undergraduate degree programs supported by University Extension:

Online Undergraduate Degree Programs & Certificates:

  • BA in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Economics, English Literature & Criticism, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, and Women’s and Gender Studies
  • BA in Political Science with an optional concentration in Pre-Law
  • BA in Women’s and Gender Studies
  • Nursing RN to BS
  • BS in General Business Administration
  • Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies

Hybrid Degree Programs:

(Courses offered online, face to face, or blended formats)

  • BS in Accounting
  • BA in Crime and Justice Studies
  • BA in History
  • BA in Liberal Arts with concentrations in Economics, English Literature & Criticism, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, and Women’s and Gender Studies
  • BS in Nursing - Second Degree 17 month Accelerated format
  • BA in Sociology and Anthropology