412
Students
Suburban
Setting
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College of Arts and Sciences
Overview
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth / College of Arts and Sciences is located in North Dartmouth, MA, in a suburban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| 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
60
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
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
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Email: ashapiro@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-910-9101