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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.

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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.

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SBS in DC internship program
SBS in DC is a 10-week summer program that connects students with UMass alumni working in and around Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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In Memoriam: Martin "Marty" Norden
We regret to announce that Martin "Marty" Norden, a communication professor of over 45 years, has passed away after a recent illness.
SBS Alumna Appointed Minister of Education of Colombia
Aurora Vergara Figueroa, a graduate of the Department of Sociology's PhD program, has been appointed as the Minister of Education of Colombia.
Interracial Connections More Likely to 'Defriend' After 2016 Election
A study from a trio of Sociology researchers finds that interracial connections were twice as likely to dissolve after the 2016 election as same race ones.
