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Professional & Continuing Education

Fall River Center

139 South Main Street Fall River, MA 02721

The Fall River site is located in the former Cherry and Webb Building; 139 South Main Street. Parking is available for a nominal fee at the Pearl and 3rd Street garages, which are within one block of the building. Metered parking is available on South Main St.

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Office Hours

Our office hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Course & Program Information

Classes are offered in the day and evening throughout the week and are open to degree candidates and other adults interested in taking university level courses, seminars and workshops. Our seven-week terms begin in January, March, May, July, September, and November. These seven-week classes meet 3-hours a day, twice a week.

Courses are offered at the graduate and undergraduate levels and professionals program areas to include (but not limited to):

For more details or for academic advising questions, please contact Traci Almeida talmeida@umassd.edu or Barbara Brown bbrown@umassd.edu or at 508-678-3636.

You may register for courses at our Fall River campus, Dartmouth campus or by phone with a major credit card at 508-678-3636 or 508-999-9129. For text book information, please visit our General Information page. We have our regular 14 Week Sessions, along with winter Intersession, two 7 Week Sessions, and Summer Session; please see course descriptions for detailed information.

Non Credit Courses:

There are many non credit courses offered at our Fall River Center, please consult the Non Credit Courses for dates, times, location and detailed course and registration information.

Credit Courses at the Fall River Center:

Click here for a complete list of Upcoming PCE Courses.

Attention Students: The courses below do not include the $30.00 registration fee, a one time charge per semester. Please visit our Tuition & Fees page for detailed information.

ACT 211 Princ Of Accounting I
ACT 212 Princ Of Accounting II
ACT 500 Financial Accounting
CJS 270 Criminal Law and Procedure
ECO 231 Principles Micro
ECO 232 Principles Macro
EDU 207 Teaching As Profession
EDU 503 Science Elem Teachers
EDU 525 Read Conten Area Mid&Sec
EDU 547 Inclusionary K-12 Clsrm
EDU 615 Teach Soc Stu El&Mid Sch
ENL 265 Business Communications
ENL 377 Topics:Film & Video

FIN 500 Economic Concepts Mgrs
HST 401 Seminar:American History
HST 521 Graduate Seminar in History
MAT 611 Hist & Found American Ed
MAT 613 Urban Education & Social Issue
MGT 492 Special Topics in Management
MGT 671 Mgmt Organization Change
MKT 311 Principles Of Marketing
MKT 650 Marketing Strategy
NUR 409 Leadership in Nursing
PSC 263 Prob Of World Politics
PSC 347 Environmental Law
PSY 305 Physiological Psychology
SOC 337 Compar Ethnic Relations

Course Descriptions

ACT 211 - Princ Of Accounting I
3 credits E
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Accounting concepts and procedures, studied through the analysis, classification, recording, and summarizing of business transactions. Financial statements are introduced and shown to be a source of essential information for management and others outside of the business. Ethical issues in financial reporting are considered.

Section 9101
Class #: 2552
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Toegemann, William A
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

ACT 212 - Princ Of Accounting II
3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 211 and Sophomore Standing
An introduction to managerial accounting emphasizing how managers use accounting data within their organizations for planning, control, and making decisions. The course is structured to provide a foundation of cost terms, systems design, cost behavior, procedural techniques for planning and control, performance measurements, and the use of data for making operational decisions. Ethical issues in managerial reporting are considered.

Section 9101
Class #: 2647
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Szargowicz, Lisa A
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

ACT 500 - Financial Accounting
3 credits
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: This course is open to matriculated Charlton College of Business Majors only
Stresses the principles and practices of external financial reporting, with particular emphasis on balance sheet valuations and their relationship to income determination. Reviews basic accounting concepts and the essentials of the accounting process. Covers the application of present value techniques to accounting valuations. Studies in depth the measurement and disclosure problems associated with cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets and intangibles. Alternative accounting procedures and their impact on financial statements are also examined.

Section 9101
Class #: 2555
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 933.00
Instructor: Doane, Cathy L
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

CJS 270 - Criminal Law and Procedure
3 credits
The study of criminal law and procedure as defined by the constitution and the courts. This course is designed to familiarize students with the law as it pertains to the work of the criminal justice system and exposes students to case law. Written case briefs are used as an instructional method.

Section 9101
Class #: 2667
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

ECO 231 - Principles Micro
3 credits E, G
Survey of the American economy focusing on markets, the price system, and resource allocation. Price determination in competitive and imperfectly-competitive markets. Applications in agricultural economics, legal prices, excise taxes, labor market issues, advertising, technological change, pollution and the environment, public goods, antitrust policy, international trade, and alternative economic systems.

Section 9101
Class #: 2575
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

ECO 232 - Principles Macro
3 credits E, G
Prerequisites: None. This course may be taken before ECO 231.
Survey of introductory macroeconomics with focus on economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Topics covered include national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, money, the banking system, and monetary policy are covered. Balance of payments and currency exchange rate issues are analyzed.

Section 9101
Class #: 2669
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

EDU 207 - Teaching As Profession
3 credits
Up to 20 hours pre-practicum. Introduces students considering education as a career to the real world of teaching through an in-depth, candid analysis of the teaching profession today. This interactive course explores the challenges and rewards of teaching, studies the history, philosophy, sociology, and politics of American education, and focus on the major educational issues, trends, and reform movements. Students complete pre-practicum/observation hours in a teaching/learning experience. Students study theoretical aspects of cooperative learning and constructivism and practice them first hand through discussion groups and work teams.

Section 9101
Class #: 2670
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Nelson, Teresa C
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

EDU 503 - Science Elem Teachers
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDU 207, 527; EDU 527 may be taken concurrently
A content/methods course designed to integrate four important aspects of teaching science in the elementary school: becoming a reflective practitioner, gaining knowledge of oneself as a learner of science, gaining knowledge of oneself as a teacher of science, and gaining knowledge of children. This course prepares one to craft a science teaching practice that reflects current science educational research, philosophies, and methodologies.

Section 9101
Class #: 2671
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 843.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

EDU 525 - Read Conten Area Mid&Sec
3 credits
Prerequisites: Prereq: EDU 207 or equivalent
Examination of the field of reading and how to incorporate the development of reading and comprehension skills into content areas in meaningful ways. This course is developed for students who are preparing to become teachers in content areas in middle and secondary schools.

Section 9101
Class #: 2579
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 843.00
Instructor: Marzelli, Cameron L
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

EDU 547 - Inclusionary K-12 Clsrm
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDU 207, 527; EDU 527 may be taken concurrently; or permission of department chairperson
Inclusive education viewed from historical, legal, and practical perspectives for the inclusive classroom. Organizational restructuring, philosophical implication, educational diversity, goal setting, curriculum modification, diverse content instructional models, and alternative assessment prepare the future teacher for effective responses to differing student learning styles, rates, and needs. Research into the literature, development of an IEP, curriculum and lesson planning, material development, and classroom management provide essential professional skills for the K-12 inclusionary-classroom teacher.

Section 9101
Class #: 2672
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 843.00
Instructor: Kruger, Cynthia G
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

EDU 615 - Teach Soc Stu El&Mid Sch
3 credits
Social studies as a tool to help young people develop the ability to make informed decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an independent world.

Section 9101
Class #: 2581
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 843.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

ENL 265 - Business Communications
3 credits W, O
Prerequisites: "Prerequisite: ENL 101, 102"
An introduction to the communication skills required in business and industry which emphasizes writing and revising business reports and proposals, letters and memorandums and on preparing and presenting oral reports. Computer applications are included.

Section 9101
Class #: 2681
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Harrison, Stanley D
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

ENL 377 - Topics:Film & Video
3 credits C
Prerequisites: "Prerequisite: ENL 101, 102"
Advanced and specialized studies in film (e.g., Shakespeare on Film) or in video production; topic selected by the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic.

Section 9101
Class #: 2586
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: White, Charles W
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Thursday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Films of the 1940's.

FIN 500 - Economic Concepts Mgrs
3 credits
Examines the most applicable principles of micro and macro-economics for the application of economic theory for the manager. Topics include optimization techniques applied to consumer choice firm behavior, pricing, and the study of the market structure. Both ethical and international issues are addressed.

Section 9101
Class #: 2589
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 933.00
Instructor: Jackson, Raymond
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE-000
Wednesday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE-000

HST 401 - Seminar:American History
3 credits C, O
Prerequisites: Prereq: HST 201
Seminars will be offered variously in topics in American History. The writing of a substantial paper will be required. Content will vary with instructor; may be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed for AAS, JST, and WMS when the content is appropriate.

Section 9101
Class #: 2689
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Rioux, Paula N
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

HST 521 - Graduate Seminar in History
3 credits
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor
Graduate Seminars in history are designed to allow participants to pursue reading and research on a particular historical topic. Course may be repeated with change of topic.

Section 9101
Class #: 2690
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 843.00
Instructor: Rioux, Paula N
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

MAT 611 - Hist & Found American Ed
3 credits
A study of historical and contemporary issues in American Education that include major educational issues from various disciplines, policies, and trends. The disciplines of philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history will provide an intellectual foundation designed to develop an awareness of and critical disposition to pressing concerns in American Education.

Section 9101
Class #: 2764
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 843.00
Instructor: Desmarais, Armand
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 7 Week, 06/02/2008 - 07/22/2008
Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Thursday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

MAT 613 - Urban Education & Social Issue
3 credits
Provides conceptual frameworks for understanding how race and class operate in schools and instructional methods to ensure inclusive education. Particular emphasis on addressing the diversity needs of our region, including the needs of English language learners.

Section 7501
Class #: 2691
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 942.00
Instructor: Rosa, Joao J
This section is a blended course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

MGT 492 - Special Topics in Management
3 credits


Section 9101 - Topic: Sports Management
Class #: 2737
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 7 Week, 06/02/2008 - 07/22/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

MGT 671 - Mgmt Organization Change
3 credits
Knowledge, understanding and skills to actively contribute, whether as a manager, leader or change agent, to essential renewal and transformation processes within organizations. Change leadership is a core competency in successful twenty-first century organizations. The course examines how change occurs in large-scale organizations, the role of leadership in the change process, the use of vision, symbols and metaphor to stimulate change, and the use of change forums to help employees maintain momentum during the process. Further, the course examines the organizational development perspective on planned change, how to design, implement and institutionalize planned change in the human or technical systems of an organizations, and roles in the change process. The course will benefit managers who recognize the need for change in their organization and who want to develop change leadership skills.

Section 9101
Class #: 2601
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 933.00
Instructor: Winsor, Roxanne
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Tuesday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Thursday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

MKT 311 - Principles Of Marketing
3 credits
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
A basic understanding of the role and scope of responsibilities facing contemporary marketing management. Emphasis is placed on the integration of marketing principles into an organized approach for decision making.

Section 9101
Class #: 2738
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: staff
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 7 Week, 06/02/2008 - 07/22/2008
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

MKT 650 - Marketing Strategy
3 credits
Strategy formulation for determining what marketing strategy can realistically accomplish, identifying internal and external factors that must be considered in developing longer term strategies, setting realistic marketing and financial objectives and organizing for successful implementation of strategies. Students undertake assignments that allow them to examine both successful and unsuccessful strategies.

Section 7502
Class #: 2763
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 1032.00
Instructor: White, D. Steven
This section is a blended course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

NUR 409 - Leadership in Nursing
3 credits
This course will focus upon theories and key concepts associated with leadership and organizational skills as they pertain to the role of the professional nurse. Knowledge and skills associated with functioning as a manager of care as well as a member of the healthcare team will be considered, including strategies to enhance personal and professional effectiveness. Contemporary health care issues will be discussed related to quality and patient safety and the role of the nurse in effecting improved patient outcomes individually and collaboratively in teams.

Section 7501
Class #: 2864
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 765.00
Instructor: Asselin, Marilyn E
This section is a blended course.
Summer 2008 - 1st 5 Week, 05/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
Monday, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

PSC 263 - Prob Of World Politics
3 credits
Survey of current and contentious global issues affecting the lives of Americans. Students gain a basic understanding of American foreign policy decision-making and a familiarity with all sides of these timely issues in international relations. Typical topics include fighting international terrorism, dealing with rogue states, providing foreign aid, globalization, the environment, and the ethics of foreign policy.

Section 7501
Class #: 2720
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 744.00
Instructor: Brauner, Wolfgang
This section is a blended course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

PSC 347 - Environmental Law
3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
Environmental Law explores the foundation of legal principles that apply to U.S. environmental laws. Students will learn the basic premises of environmental law, and then apply these premises to current environmental issues. The goal is to expose students to a broad understanding of the scientific and socio-economic elements that go into environmental regulations. Current environmental issues, such as climate change, will be discussed. The course is meant as an introduction into environmental law. There is no course pre-requisite.

Section 9101
Class #: 2741
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: McGuire, Chad James
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 7 Week, 06/02/2008 - 07/22/2008
Tuesday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Thursday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Environmental Law explores the foundation of legal principles that apply to U.S. environmental laws. Students will learn the basic premises of environmental law, and then apply these premises to current environmental issues. The goal is to expose students to a broad understanding of the scientific and socio-economic elements that go into environmental regulations. Current environmental issues, such as climate change, will be discussed. The course is meant as an introduction into environmental law. To view DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION and/or COURSE SYLLABUS click here (opens as a .pdf file)

PSY 305 - Physiological Psychology
3 credits
Prerequisites: Prereqs: PSY 101;PSY majors only; Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75
The study of the biological basis of behavior. Course covers basic principles of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology. This course also covers biological bases of abnormal behavior, drug addiction, visual processing and sleep mechanisms.

Section 9101
Class #: 2785
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Cone, Donna M
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 2nd 5 Week, 07/07/2008 - 08/06/2008
Monday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Tuesday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

SOC 337 - Compar Ethnic Relations
3 credits D
A comparative analysis of interracial and interethnic relations in various areas of the world including the U.S., Latin America, Africa, and Europe. An examination of the causes of interethnic conflict, assimilation, ethnic solidarity, and changes in ethnic identity.

Section 9101
Class #: 2744
Status: Enrolling
Tuition & fees: $ 636.00
Instructor: Devine, Richard P
This section is a classroom course.
Summer 2008 - 7 Week, 06/02/2008 - 07/22/2008
Monday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fall River Center, FRCE 000

Contact Info:

  • Email: continuinged@umassd.edu
  • New Bedford: 508-990-1160 ~ Fall River: 508-678-3636 ~ Dartmouth: 508-999-8071 ~ Fairhaven: 774-929-3002