Graduate Studies in Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The College of Fine Art, Humanities, & Social Sciences offers students opportunities to add to the depth of their knowledge and expertise through its graduate programs.

Please refer to the UMass Lowell Graduate Course Catalog for requirements specific to each degree. Below are the degrees currently being offered.

School of Criminology & Justice Studies

• Criminal Justice - Master of Arts, Ph.D.
• Security Studies - Master of Arts, Master of Sciences

School of Education

• Curriculum & Instruction, Master of Education
  
• Education Administration, Master of Education 
• Higher Education Administration, Master of Education
• Leadership in Education, Ph.D.
  
• Leadership in Schooling, Ed.D.
• Language Arts & Literacy, Master of Education and Education Specialist
• Research & Evaluation Education, Ph.D.

Music

• Music Education, Master of Music

Psychology

• Psychology, Ph.D.
  
• Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies, Master of Science

Interdisciplinary

• Global Studies, Ph.D.
• Public Administration, Master of Public Administration

Most graduate certificates are comprised of four courses designed to provide specific knowledge and expertise vital to today's changing and complex needs in the work place. In most cases courses may be applied toward a master's degree program.

The courses to complete the certificate must be completed within a five-year period with a minimum 3.000 grade point average, and with no more than 3 credits below B. Courses completed for one certificate may not be used for another certificate.

Please refer to the following subjects in the online Graduate Course Catalog for more details about the application process and course requirements for graduate certificates.

School of Criminology and Justice Studies

• Domestic Violence Prevention Certificate
• Forensic Criminology Certificate
• Leadership and Policy Development Certificate
• Security Studies Certificate
• Terrorism & Counterterrorism Studies Certificate
• Victim Studies Certificate

School of Education

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Educators Certificate
• Evaluation and Assessment Certificate

Music

• Community Music Education Certificate

Psychology

• Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate

Interdisciplinary

• Public Administration and Leadership Certificate