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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

College of Arts and Sciences

Dartmouth, MA

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Overview

College of Arts and Sciences / College of Arts and Sciences is located in Dartmouth, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Chemistry and biochemistry
Master of Arts (MA) Psychology-research
Master of Arts (MA) Professional writing and communication
Master of Science (MS) Biology
(Graduate Certificate) Professional writing
(Graduate Certificate) Public management
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of arts in teaching-professional licensure
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) STEM education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Integrative biology
(Graduate Certificate) Educational policy
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of arts in teaching-non licensure
Doctor of Education (Ed D) Educational leadership and policy studies
Master of Arts (MA) Portuguese
Master of Science (MS) Marine biology
Master of Public Policy (MPP) Public policy
(Post-Master's Certificate) Psychology-applied behavioral analysis
(Graduate Certificate) Environmental policy
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate) Education esl prek-12
Master of Arts (MA) Psychology-applied behavioral analysis
Master of Science (MS) Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Educational leadership and policy studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Luso-afro-brazilian studies and theory
Master of Arts (MA) Psychology-clinical

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 103
Doctoral Degrees 13
Other Advanced Degrees 39

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE, MTEL (for MAT)
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

384
Applied
307
Accepted
183
Enrolled
80%

Applying

60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 16th July 16th No
Spring deadline October 1st September 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE, MTEL (for MAT)
Master's Degree Requirements Statement of purpose (300-600 words), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, writing sample for Portuguese (minimum 10 pages)
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Statement of purpose (300-600 words), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, scholarly writing sample
Additional Entrance Requirements Statement of purpose (minimum 300 words), resume, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

449
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.02%
Black or African American 5.79%
White or Caucasian 69%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 3.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 4.23%
Unknown 2.23%

Gender

Male (32%)
Female (67%)

Faculty

140
Total faculty
Full-time - 103
Part-time - 37
Male (63)
Female (77)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Mechanisms of cell polarization, antibody mediated protection, self assembly of peptide nanotubes, cellular antioxidant chemistry, literature in Luso-Brazilian studies, teaching and learning Portuguese as a heritage language, digital literacies, rhetoric of science technology, language and cognitive development, behavioral medicine, environmental justice, global governance, urban education, curriculum theory, mindfulness in education, curriculum tools for supporting mathematics learning
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
4,401,000

Location & Contact

Address 285 Old Westport Rd
Dartmouth, MA  02747
United States
Contact Dr. Pauline Entin
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Email: pentin@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-999-8352

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