Degree Programs

Study the types of human population processes that play a key role in the fields of global health, international development, urban planning, and more.

Earning a letter of specialization enables students majoring in political science at UMass Amherst to build greater expertise in a specific law-related field.

Meet the tremendous need for professionals who can design sustainable landscapes for private construction, historic preservation, recreation areas, and more

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences' online BA in Sociology allows students to earn their undergraduate degree on their own schedule.

A highly flexible minor for those seeking an interdisciplinary understanding of the languages, cultures, and histories of contemporary European societies 

Develop a deep appreciation for complexity in policy-making contexts in the US and internationally, and advance the analytical skills to take on those problems.

Innovative, nationally recognized certificate named a Program of Excellence by the University Continuing Education Association

Gain the foundation to make informed and effective development decisions to have a lasting impact on social, built, and natural built environments

Learn to interpret messaging from all types of media and teach these critical skills to members of your community, including children and adults.

Explore the academic heart of journalism and its practice through interdisciplinary courses in history, law, ethics, philosophy, and media criticism