Overview

College of Education and Human Development / College of Education and Human Development is located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Departments & Programs

Program in Early Childhood Education and Care

Program in Educational Administration

Program in Family Therapy

Program in Higher Education

Program in Mental Health Counseling

Program in School Counseling

Program in School Psychology

Program in Special Education

Program in Urban Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies

Programs in Education

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Education (M Ed)
Doctor of Education (Ed D)
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	316
Doctoral Degrees	27
Other Advanced Degrees	104

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test or MAT
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test or MAT
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75
Additional Entrance Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

298

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.73%
Black or African American	11.74%
White or Caucasian	65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	5.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.68%
Unknown	0.34%

Gender

Male (14%)

Female (85%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Effects of ethnicity on applied psychology and education, enhancing equity and excellence in public schools, diversity and change in higher education, improving the functioning of individuals with disabilities
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 100 William T. Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA  02125-3393
United States

Contact Dr. Laura Hayden
Interim Dean
Email: Laura.Hayden@umb.edu
Phone: 617-287-5000

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