Degree Programs

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

Earn a letter of specialization in comparative and international law, conflict resolution, constitutional law, law and social justice, 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.

The undergraduate certificate in Labor Studies introduces students to the study of labor and workers' organizations in the U.S. 

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

Implement mainstream and unorthodox perspectives as you study the political economy, development economics, the environment, and more

Gain a foundation in broad topics and social issues that social workers and social welfare advocates encounter, from domestic violence to international crises.

Prepare for an entry-level job in a research environment or for graduate study in a field such as survey research, public health, and more.

Explore the sociological theories of crime, law, and the criminal justice system through courses on access to justice, inequality, mass incarceration, and more.

Through flexible coursework and a research-based internship, you’ll learn to evaluate the differences and impact of cooperative enterprises in the marketplace.