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Our 4+1 programs give you a competitive edge, allowing you to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in as few as five years. 

Working professionals don't always have the time for in-person learning. Our online programs allow you to earn a degree or certificate even with a busy schedule. 

We are committed to ensuring that you have the resources you need to thrive during every step of your academic journey. You will have the support you need academically and beyond through SBS Pathways (our advising office), SBS RISE, and additional university-level resources. 

Faculty interested in participating in the CJLS RISE into Research program now have until Feb. 6 to apply. Students participate in summer research projects with faculty mentors, bringing $5,000 of funding towards their project, with an additional $1,000 of funding upon completion of the program. 

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning has received a National Design Studio Award from Boston-based Envision Resilience, recognizing the program's leadership in climate-adaptive planning and design education. 

UMass researchers have led a new study examining how renewable energy projects in the U.S. are slowed by complex and fragmented permitting systems involving multiple state and local authorities, overlapping rules, and poorly timed public engagement. 

Robert Ryan, LARP, and Mohammad Abdelaal, Facilities and Campus Services, spent three years researching the planning risks faced by colleges and universities. Their new paper explores how campuses are addressing risk and offers a new paradigm for planning that emphasizes adaptability.