Liberal Arts Online
BA
Transfer your credits or earn your degree completely online
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Liberal Arts degree program teaches students to think critically, write clearly and communicate effectively. This degree prepares students for a wide range of careers.
Earn a bachelor’s degree at UMassD or complete your degree at UMassD if you already have some college credits. The program is 100% online.
Curriculum
UMass Dartmouth Liberal Arts degree students must complete 120 credits to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA).
With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 75 credits from a regionally accredited institution.
Liberal Arts degree students must choose two of the following concentrations:
- Economics
- English Literature and Criticism
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Urban Studies
- Women’s and Gender Studies
Within those concentrations, students learn to read and analyze critically, write thoughtfully, and communicate effectively through argument, analysis, exposition, and oral presentation.
Sample Course Offerings
Examples of courses offered in the Liberal Arts concentrations include (course offerings subject to change):
- Ecofeminism
- Labor Economics
- 20th Century American Fiction
- World Civilizations
- Philosophy of Happiness
- International Relations
- Civil Liberties
- Food, Feast and Famine
- Sex Roles & Politics
Career Opportunities
Graduates have a solid foundation for pursuing a variety of careers or advanced degrees in fields including:
- Publicist
- Legislative Assistant
- Communications
- Reporting
- Politics or Public Policy
- Social Work
- Law
UMass Dartmouth advanced degrees
- MBA
- MPP
- JD
Research
UMassD advantages
Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:
- UMassD online bachelor’s degree program ranked #7 in the nation by College Choice for most affordable online colleges
- Value and affordability of a UMass education
- Generous transfer policy
- One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
- Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center
- Honors College: take advanced courses, pursue research, and be part of a community of scholars
- Study Abroad: earn academic credits and gain a global perspective on your field
- Undergraduate Research: faculty work with students on cutting-edge research projects
- University Studies: gain the benefit of a broad university education to enhance your knowledge and skills
Learning Style: Online
Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.
Contact
Online & Continuing Education
Foster Administration, 001
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
508-999.9202
508-910.9060
online@admissions.umassd.edu
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