Undergraduate Academic Programs at UMass Dartmouth
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Gain the skills to excel in accounting careers or prepare for CPA certification with UMass Dartmouth’s comprehensive accounting program.
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Earn your online accounting degree from UMass Dartmouth. Our accredited online program prepares students for careers in accounting, government, and auditing. Enroll now!
Earn a bachelor of science degree (BS) in mechanical engineering with an option in manufacturing: the transformation of raw materials into useful products through the most effective methods.
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
The minor in aging and health offers specialized classes in gerontology and the aging process; a beneficial minor for majors such as nursing and psychology.
Minor
Earn your degree in animation: The BFA for animation and game arts integrates digital art, technology, animation, multimedia, 2D/3D design, web design, and virtual reality.
Go to Animation & Game Arts BFA
Concentration Minor
The major in sociology and anthropology offers a concentration in anthropology, with a focus on different aspects of culture and cultural differences.
Concentration Minor
Major in math with a concentration in applied and computational mathematics. Take computation-oriented courses that emphasize the math that solves problems in business and other fields.
Go to Applied & Computational Mathematics
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
The applied ethics minor provides students with a robust training in ethical issues in medicine, business, technology, politics, law, the environment, and other areas.
Minor
UMassD’s math major offers a concentration in applied statistics. Applied statistics courses cover randomness and reasoning under uncertainty emphasizing concepts, principles, and methodology needed for data analysis, decision making, and computing.
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
Centered on studio practice, the art education major is a professional degree that prepares you for elementary or secondary school teaching and other learning environments.
Major
Major in art history. Explore art, architecture, and culture. Develop your visual skills. Prepare for careers in appraisal, museums, conservation, management, and more.
Major Minor
Study computer applications and information science applicable to fields that require intelligent software systems with a BS degree in computer science with a concentration in artificial intelligence.
Go to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Concentration Minor STEM STEM OPT
If you’re undecided about a major, the arts & sciences undeclared program lets you explore a variety of majors and disciplines to help you make a decision about your path.
Go to Arts and Sciences Undeclared
Pursue a bachelor of science degree (BS) in physics with a concentration in astronomy and astrophysics. Investigate the universe, research black holes, dark matter, and supernovae. Prepare for a career in areas of theoretical and applied science.
Go to Astronomy / Astrophysics
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
Get a chemistry degree with a concentration in biochemistry. As a biochemistry major, you will be prepared for careers in forensics, government, and research.
Concentration Minor STEM STEM OPT
Explore the bioengineering major at UMass Dartmouth and discover how our biomedical and bioengineering degree program can propel you towards a rewarding career.
Go to Bioengineering BS, BS/MS
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
Earn your degree in biology. Careers for biology majors include animal biology, biotechnology, botany, education, the environment, marine science, and medicine.
Major 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation STEM STEM OPT
Major in bioengineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering. The bioengineering major – biomedical concentration focuses on the biological and medical application of engineering principles in healthcare.
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
The Black Studies minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the society, culture, and history of Africans and people of African descent.
Minor
Undecided about your major in business? The Business Undeclared option introduces you to an array of disciplines available for a business degree.
As a chemistry major, you will study matter and its transformation. Jobs in chemistry include education, forensics, government, law, industry, medicine, and research.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation STEM STEM OPT
Earn a bachelor’s degree in science (BS) in civil engineering. Learn how to plan, design, construct, and manage public and private infrastructure and facilities. Explore issues related to sustainability, climate change, and new energy resources.
Go to Civil Engineering BS, BS/MS
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
The minor in communication will provide you with tools and techniques to improve your writing, communication, and critical thinking skills; all qualities that employers value highly.
Major Minor
Enhance your understanding of computational physics by reading online and staying updated with the latest research.
Concentration STEM
Earn a bachelor of science degree (BS) in computer engineering. Prepare to meet the high-technology needs of industry in this rapidly growing discipline.
Go to Computer Engineering BS, BS/MS
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
UMassD’s cybersecurity program offers an undergraduate major in computer engineering with a concentration in cybersecurity: the application of measures to protect computers and systems from unauthorized access and attack.
Go to Computer Engineering Cybersecurity
Concentration Minor STEM STEM OPT
Earn a bachelor’s degree (BS) in computer science. Gain a hands-on background in computer hardware and software. Explore concentrations, including game design, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Go to Computer Science BS, BS/MS
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
Our Computer Science Cybersecurity program at UMass Dartmouth prepares students to defend against cyber threats and vulnerabilities in computer systems.
Go to Computer Science Cybersecurity
Concentration Minor STEM STEM OPT
Unleash your creative potential! English majors at UMassD can concentrate on creative and professional writing to analyze context and rhetorical problems to compose effective, well-formulated communication across multiple modalities.
Go to Creative and Professional Writing
Concentration
The creative writing minor is a valuable addition to any major. Learn how to write in a full range of literary genres: fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and spoken word.
Minor
Crime and justice studies brings together the fields of criminology, criminal justice, and justice studies to prepare you for a career in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and youth services.
Go to Crime & Justice Studies BA
Major
Study criminal justice with a concentration in pre-law to prepare for a career in the legal professions. Gain an understanding of the criminal justice system with an additional focus on legal studies and entrance exam preparations.
Go to Crime & Justice Studies Pre-Law
Concentration
Focus on the social and ethical considerations unique to the field of crime and justice. The online crime and justice degree prepares you for careers in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and youth services.
Go to Crime and Justice Studies BA Online
Enhance your career opportunities with a minor in data analytics. Your courses in data analytics let you explore data analysis topics within your major area of study.
Minor STEM
UMassD’s data science major integrates mathematics and computer science with disciplines such as business and engineering.
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
A minor in Drawing offers professional, studio-based training in the arts. Learn fundamental skills and contemporary practices through courses in representation, human figure, architecture, perspective, mixed media, abstraction, time-based media, installation, and more.
Concentration Minor
Earn a BA degree in economics online as you explore economics—the science of decision-making. Economists identify and analyze the costs and benefits of financial and social decisions.
Major in economics, the science of decision making. Economists analyze the benefits of financial and social decisions. Jobs for economics majors include careers in business and government.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Earn your online bachelor's degree in economics to use economic theory and empirical analysis to address real-world problems.
Earn a bachelor of science degree (BS) in electrical engineering. Learn to develop electrical and electronic components, systems for power, communication, control, integrated circuits, and computers.
Go to Electrical Engineering BS, BS/MS
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
Discover the dynamic world of energy production and utilization through a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in energy.
Concentration STEM
Take the first step towards your engineering career with UMass Dartmouth's Engineering Undeclared program. Our STEM curriculum and expert faculty will help you discover your niche.
STEM STEM OPT
The English major offers two options: writing and communication or literature and criticism. Jobs for English majors include careers in education, communications, technical and web writing, and social media.
Major 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Explore literature and writing and learn critical reading and thinking skills with this online BA in English with the Literature and Criticism option.
Go to English Literature & Criticism BA Online
Earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a concentration in environmental resources engineering. Apply principles and processes to solve pollution, renewable energy, and more.
Go to Environmental Resources Engineering
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
As a fashion design major, you’ll focus your creativity, develop technical skills, and prepare for careers in apparel design, manufacturing, and the retailing industry.
Concentration Minor
The minor in film & media studies at UMass Dartmouth explores historical contexts, theoretical perspectives, and social and political questions surrounding film, photography, animation, and new media.
Minor
Prepare for a dynamic career in finance with UMass Dartmouth’s AACSB-accredited program, offering hands-on experience and expert faculty support.
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Earn your finance degree online. Charlton's online bachelor in finance program prepares you in the theory and practice of financial management.
For the minor in fine arts at UMass Dartmouth, you’ll select courses from drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture within the Art and Design Department.
Minor
Study the culture and language of the French-speaking world. A minor in French opens doors for careers in business, law, education, government service, and translation.
Minor
With a concentration in Computer Game Design, you'll explore software technologies relevant to games including programming languages, scripting languages, networks, simulation engines, and multimedia design systems.
Concentration Minor STEM STEM OPT
Complete your business administration degree. Designed for mid-career students, this program helps you finish your undergraduate journey.
Go to General Business Administration BS
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Gain management skills for career advancement with an online degree in business administration.
Go to General Business Administration BS Online
The minor in global health explores issues affecting world health. Global health studies inspire an understanding of pandemics, natural disasters, and other global problems.
Minor
Earn a BFA in Graphic Design at UMass Dartmouth and prepare for a career in visual communication. Develop professional skills and a diverse portfolio.
Concentration Minor
The Health and Society bachelor's degree program explores perspectives on health and health care. As a health and society major, prepare for careers in health policy and related fields.
Go to Health and Society BA, BS
Major
Prepare for a career in in planning, directing, and coordinating medical and wellness services with the healthcare administration BA.
Go to Healthcare Administration BS
Major 4+1 Program
Expand your career opportunities in healthcare administration with our online BS program. Pursue employment in community clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, and more.
Go to Healthcare Administration BS Online
Major in history to gain an understanding of U.S. and world history. Jobs for history majors include careers in civil and foreign service, education, government, law, and public policy.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Deepen critical thinking, communication skills, and historical perspective. Prepare for a wide range of careers with the 100% online BA in History.
Learn to manage talent, develop policies, and drive organizational success in today’s competitive job market.
Go to Human Resources Management BS
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Your studies will focus on the understanding and application of meaning as it applies to visual communication. You'll explore the art of telling a story through images.
Concentration Minor
A minor in Art + Design: Integrated Studio Arts is designed for art and design students interested in developing and combining skills across the visual arts.
Minor
Prepare for a career in interior design with a BS in Interior Architecture + Design. The interior design major offers state-of-the-art design technology, interior design internships, and opportunities to build your portfolio.
Go to Interior Architecture + Design BS
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
Prepare for a global career with UMass Dartmouth’s International Business program, offering expertise in cross-cultural management, global markets, and trade.
Minor
Major in political science with a concentration in international politics, with a focus on global issues, international business, development, and diplomacy.
Concentration
The interdisciplinary minor in leadership and civic engagement complements any major, offering the opportunity to promote positive social change.
Go to Leadership & Civic Engagement
Minor
Minor in legal studies to learn how law shapes and is shaped by historical, political, economic, and social forces.
Minor
Discover UMass Dartmouth's liberal arts program, where you can develop creativity, critical thinking, and independence while exploring concentrations in humanities and social sciences.
Major 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Prepare for a wide range of careers as you learn to think critically, write clearly, and communicate effectively in this 100% online Liberal Arts degree.
Earn your degree in English with a concentration in literature and criticism. Jobs for literature majors include careers in communications, editing, writing, teaching, and social media.
Go to Literature and Criticism
Concentration Minor
Build your leadership skills with UMass Dartmouth’s Management program. Prepare for success in diverse industries through strategic thinking and hands-on experience.
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Develop your management skills with UMass Dartmouth's online BS in Management - General Management program and prepare for a successful career in any field.
Go to Management - General Management BS Online
Combine business and technology with UMass Dartmouth’s Management Information Systems program, designed to equip you with the skills for managing tech-driven organizations.
Go to Management Information Systems BS
Major Minor 4+1 Program
This 100% online MIS program prepares you to succeed in one of the most rapidly expanding professions in the world of business. Advanced course work prepares you for success in the Internet economy.
Go to Management Information Systems—E-Commerce/Digital Business BS Online
This 100% online MIS program prepares you to succeed in one of the most rapidly expanding professions in the world of business. Learn how to find answers and leverage information technology within an organization to increase business value and profits.
Go to Management Information Systems—Technology & Management BS Online
Earn your bachelor’s degree in biology with an option in marine biology. The marine biology program lets you pursue interests in marine biology, marine science, and marine ecology.
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
Launch a successful marketing career at UMass Dartmouth, focusing on digital strategy, consumer behavior, and brand management in today’s competitive market.
Major Minor 4+1 Program
Build a solid foundation for your career through knowledge of marketing fundamentals. Explore all phases of marketing and distributing products and services throughout the global economy—with a focus on understanding consumers and acquiring information for decision-making.
Earn your BA or BS in mathematics. Jobs for math majors include careers in business, education, finance, government, medicine, software and game development, and statistics.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation STEM STEM OPT
UMass Dartmouth's mechanical engineering degree program sets you up for success in aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, and more.
Go to Mechanical Engineering BS, BS/MS
Major Minor 4+1 Program STEM STEM OPT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Master operations management at UMass Dartmouth. Develop expertise in optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and leading operational success in any industry.
Go to Operations Management—Business Analytics BS
Major Minor 4+1 Program
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Pre-Med/Pre-Health Advisory Program helps you develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success in medical and health careers.
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
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
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
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
The minor in religious studies focuses on the scholarly interpretation of religion as well as an understanding of religious diversity and secular perspectives.
Minor
Minor in sculpture at UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual & Performing Arts and explore the limitless possibilities of 3D art-making approaches and genres.
Concentration Minor
Earn a degree in sociology & anthropology with a concentration in sociology. Students who study sociology will develop critical insights into possibilities for social change.
Concentration Minor
Major in sociology and anthropology to explore the social and cultural world. The major is an excellent basis for a variety of careers and professions.
Go to Sociology & Anthropology BA
Major 4+1 Teacher Preparation
The UMass Dartmouth bachelor’s degree program in Sociology and Anthropology examines societies and basic institutions, as well as smaller groups such as family, peers and neighborhood. This flexible, online program prepares students for a wide range of careers.
Go to Sociology and Anthropology BA Online
Get a bachelor's degree in computer science with a concentration in software engineering and launch your career as a software developer.
Concentration STEM STEM OPT
Major in Spanish to advance your language skills and develop your awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. A degree in Spanish prepares you for a variety of careers.
Major Minor 4+1 Program 4+1 Teacher Preparation
Discover your creative potential with a BFA in Art and Design: Studio Art and the Expanded Field, offering a comprehensive education in the visual arts with three tracks: Painting, Drawing and 2D; Sculpture and 3D; and Integrated Studio Art.
Go to Studio Art and the Expanded Field BFA
Concentration
If you are undecided about your major in the studio arts, you can select Studio Arts Undeclared and take the opportunity explore CVPA’s many studio options during your first semester.
Minor in sustainability to enhance your employment opportunities in businesses, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Minor STEM
The minor in urban studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying the social, cultural, economic, and political issues that intersect in urban space.
Minor
The interdisciplinary major in women's and gender studies places women's and men's experiences at the center of inquiry.
Go to Women's and Gender Studies BA
Major Minor
Discover the online Women's and Gender Studies BA program at UMass Dartmouth. Explore the impact of gender on society and gain a solid understanding. Apply today!
Go to Women’s and Gender Studies BA Online
Major in English with a concentration in writing, rhetoric & communication. Develop your professional and creative writing abilities.
Go to Writing, Rhetoric & Communication
Minor