Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education meets the educational needs of more than 15,000 people each year with a variety of programs including evening credit courses during the fall and spring semester; University summer and winter sessions courses; access to specialized on- and offcampus undergraduate and graduate degree programs; professional development programs and workshops; certificate programs; independent study courses and internships; highly specialized courses; noncredit workshops (in the areas of English as a Second Language, personal enrichment, career and personal development, and recreation); and online courses. The Performing Arts Division offers private and group instruction and recital experience in music, theater, and dance to students and members of the community who do not otherwise have the opportunity to study with resident faculty.

High school graduates and holders of a certificate of General Educational Development (G.E.D.) may enroll in undergraduate courses through Continuing Education. Admission to a degree program (matriculation) follows general University admissions guidelines.

Online Courses and Degree Programs

Between 20 and 30 undergraduate- and graduate-level courses are offered online each semester and during summer and winter sessions at the University’s virtual campus, accessed at www.UMAmherstOnline.org. Three online graduate programs are also offered: the accelerated M.B.A. program for working professionals; the Master of Science (Nursing) in Community/School Health, designed for advanced-practice nurses; and the Master of Public Health for practicing professionals with relevant public healthrelated experiences. Developed and taught by resident University faculty, online courses meet the same academic requirements as traditional on-campus courses.

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