Overview

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

Departments & Programs

Department of Biology

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Department of Educational Leadership

Department of Portuguese

Department of Psychology

Department of Public Policy

Department of STEM Education and Teacher Development

Program in Professional Writing and Communication

School of Education

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	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?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?
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

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

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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