Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate)
(Post-Master's Certificate)
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Doctor of Education (Ed D)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Arts (MA)
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)

Degrees Awarded

Master's Degrees	95
Doctoral Degrees	13
Other Advanced Degrees	18

Earning Your Degree

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

306

Applied

227

Accepted

160

Enrolled

Applying

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements


Master's Degree Exam	GRE, Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (for MAT)
Master's Degree Requirements	Statement of purpose (minimum of 300 words), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Statement of purpose (minimum of 300 words), resume, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts
Additional Entrance Requirements	Statement of purpose (minimum 300 words), resume, official transcripts
International Students	Exam	Details
	TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 533 TOEFL IBT score: 72
	IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

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

Student Body

412

Total Graduate Students

68%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.8%
Black or African American	3.64%
White or Caucasian	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	2.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.61%
Unknown	2.18%

Gender

Male (33%)

Female (66%)

Faculty

161

Total faculty

Full-time (114)

Part-time (47)

Male (81)

Female (80)

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:

5,725,000

Location & Contact

Address 285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
United States

Contact Amy Shapiro
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Email: ashapiro@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-910-9101

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