Recognized as one of the top universities in the United States, the University of Massachusetts has been a leader in distance education for over 25 years. Now you can leverage the power of the five-campus University by getting your university degree online. UMassOnline allows you to attend the same high-quality programs and learn from the same world-class faculty as students at the University of Massachusetts' Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell or Worcester campuses.

Why Choose Umass Online?

When making a decision to continue your education, the academic quality of the institution is a critical factor. Quality programs taught by experienced faculty are essential to a rich learning experience. The University of Massachusetts faculty are internationally recognized and include winners of the world's most prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, National Book Award for Poetry, and the Draper Award in Engineering. Whether you are a busy professional, balancing work and family, or just interested in learning without the constraints of a campus-based program, UMassOnline enables you to earn a high-quality accredited degree online.

UMassOnline students receive the same benefits as their on-campus peers:

An internationally recognized faculty, including winners of the world's most prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, National Book Award for Poetry, and the Draper Award in Engineering.
A fully accredited university with highly ranked schools and colleges.
A 320,000 alumni network, including successful, highly respected industry leaders, scientists, authors, astronauts, hi-tech entrepreneurs and entertainers.
A staff and faculty committed to meeting the needs of students, whether on campus or off.
Rigorous academic requirements that guarantee a degree or certificate of great value.

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a 39-credit doctoral program at UMass Boston’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, open to applicants holding a Master’s degree in Nursing with preparation as family, gerontological, or adult nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists, as well as those holding an MS in Nursing and certified as nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists.

Students build on knowledge acquired in their master’s degree in advanced practice nursing and post graduate clinical experience. Faculty scholars and clinical leaders distinguished in practice, education, and research guide students as they develop competence in the role of Doctor of Nursing Practice.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program focus is on increasing the appropriate supply, diversity, and distribution of highly trained advanced practice nurses to meet emerging health care system needs. Graduates will gain knowledge and competence in health systems leadership, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve health care quality and increase health care access for all populations. Course work and internships focus on preparing graduates with transformational leadership skills in program development and policy change.

Master's in Gerontology - Aging Services

UMass Online's Master's in Gerontology - Aging Services degree offers students an advanced degree in the growing field of aging services. This includes long-term care, service-supported housing, community-based services, marketing to an aging population, and health services for those requiring chronic care. The program will afford professionals in the aging network the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and develop skills in policy development and analysis, program management, administration, and finance with a focus on the aging population. A student may register for any of the courses without having to apply for and be accepted into the Master's Program. If the student is accepted into the Master's Program at a later date, a maximum of two courses may be counted toward that degree.

Additional Online Program Listings:

Associate

Associate of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor

Master

Doctorate

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Healthcare Certificate Programs

Accreditation

The University of Massachusetts campuses at Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and the Medical School are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools in the six New England states. Additionally, each campus' schools and colleges are also accredited by discipline-specific agencies. Nursing programs offered through UMass Online are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), and the National League for Nursing.

Financial Aid

UMass is the best value in higher education for both online and face-to-face students, and the financial aid advisers at UMass Online are available to give you personalized attention to help you begin your education with ease. Online students benefit from the same eligibility for financial aid as traditional students. Availability of financial aid varies depending upon course status and matriculation. Financial assistance may be available from employers, through continuing education loans and grants, and under the G.I. Bill for eligible military personnel. For more information about tuition or financial aid request more information here.

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