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School of Arts & Sciences
Invest in a dynamic education that nurtures and stimulates intellectual and professional growth. The School of Arts and Sciences offers cross-disciplinary curricula in criminal justice, liberal studies, communications, applied studies, and more.
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The mission of the School of Arts and Sciences is to provide a dynamic education that nurtures and stimulates intellectual growth and a greater understanding of our diverse communities. With cross-disciplinary curricula in the arts, humanities, and behavioral, natural and social sciences, the school utilizes innovative curricula, pedagogy, and technologies to foster scholar-practitioners who value ethics and service to others.
Taught by scholar-practitioners who are experts in their fields, our programs combine real-world application with research and theory-based practices. Many degree programs offer multiple emphasis options to align your professional goals with your learning experience, such as the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, which allows you to design your own curriculum based on your work experience, interests, and future goals.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Our Faculty
All Arts & Sciences Faculty
Ned Camuso, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Art & Sciences, Associate Professor of Humanities
Ned Camuso PhD
Melissa Meyer, JD
Acting Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Associate Professor of Legal Studies
Melissa Meyer JD
Testimonials
UMass Global has been a game-changer. As a working mom with a demanding job in aviation and a second role in security, flexibility was non-negotiable, and they've provided that and more. I feel seen here, not just as a student, but as someone working toward a bigger mission.
Liza S.
BA Legal Studies (Paralegal)
UMass Global has made it possible for us to achieve our dreams, regardless of where we are in life. I work full-time for my local school district, and I am a mom, a wife, a sister, and a daughter. Thanks to UMass Global, I was able to earn my degree while juggling these many roles.
Yunuen D.
BA in Liberal Studies
When you take those things that you learn in school and apply it, it makes so much sense how you're able to lead; and then you become a better leader. Within two years after going back to school I was recognized and received a 2018 non-commission officer of the year award. And that was all, I feel, because of my education.
Jorge H.
Applied Studies, BA
UMass Global gave us the opportunity to take ownership of our education in a way that many other paths do not. We mastered the art of time management, how to be self-disciplined, and how to navigate technology with confidence... To UMass Global, thank you for making education accessible to so many of us, for fostering a sense of community even in a virtual setting.
Linda A.
BA in Communications and Media
Programs Offered
Learn More about AA (General Education)
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General Education
AA (General Education)
Jumpstart your college journey with UMass Global's online AA in General Education. Build a strong foundation in liberal arts and seamlessly transfer to any bachelor's program.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Learn More
AA (General Education)
Instructor-Lead
In this general education degree, you'll be introduced to a broad range of subjects, including written and oral communication, liberal studies, mathematics, history, art, philosophy, social sciences, and natural sciences.
View AA (General Education)
AA (General Education)
Instructor-Lead
Jumpstart your college journey with UMass Global's online AA in General Education. Build a strong foundation in liberal arts and seamlessly transfer to any bachelor's program.
Degree Earned:
Associates
Jumpstart your college journey with UMass Global's online AA in General Education. Build a strong foundation in liberal arts and seamlessly transfer to any bachelor's program.
Degree Earned:
Associates
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
60
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
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about AA (General Education)
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05/04/2026
Learn More about Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
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Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
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Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
100% Online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
View Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
100% Online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
Help text
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
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about Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More about Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
100% Online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
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Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
100% Online
This BA in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities Concentration explores history, writing, ethics, arts, and technology for a wide-ranging base of knowledge applicable to various careers.
View Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
100% Online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More
about Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More about Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
100% Online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Learn More
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
100% Online
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
View Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
100% Online
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More
about Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
Next Start:
05/04/2026
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School of Arts & Sciences
Invest in a dynamic education that nurtures and stimulates intellectual and professional growth. The School of Arts and Sciences offers cross-disciplinary curricula in criminal justice, liberal studies, communications, applied studies, and more.
0
Develop Marketable Skills
The mission of the School of Arts and Sciences is to provide a dynamic education that nurtures and stimulates intellectual growth and a greater understanding of our diverse communities. With cross-disciplinary curricula in the arts, humanities, and behavioral, natural and social sciences, the school utilizes innovative curricula, pedagogy, and technologies to foster scholar-practitioners who value ethics and service to others.
Taught by scholar-practitioners who are experts in their fields, our programs combine real-world application with research and theory-based practices. Many degree programs offer multiple emphasis options to align your professional goals with your learning experience, such as the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, which allows you to design your own curriculum based on your work experience, interests, and future goals.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Our Faculty
All Arts & Sciences Faculty
Ned Camuso, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Art & Sciences, Associate Professor of Humanities
Ned Camuso PhD
Melissa Meyer, JD
Acting Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Associate Professor of Legal Studies
Melissa Meyer JD
Testimonials
UMass Global has been a game-changer. As a working mom with a demanding job in aviation and a second role in security, flexibility was non-negotiable, and they've provided that and more. I feel seen here, not just as a student, but as someone working toward a bigger mission.
Liza S.
BA Legal Studies (Paralegal)
UMass Global has made it possible for us to achieve our dreams, regardless of where we are in life. I work full-time for my local school district, and I am a mom, a wife, a sister, and a daughter. Thanks to UMass Global, I was able to earn my degree while juggling these many roles.
Yunuen D.
BA in Liberal Studies
When you take those things that you learn in school and apply it, it makes so much sense how you're able to lead; and then you become a better leader. Within two years after going back to school I was recognized and received a 2018 non-commission officer of the year award. And that was all, I feel, because of my education.
Jorge H.
Applied Studies, BA
UMass Global gave us the opportunity to take ownership of our education in a way that many other paths do not. We mastered the art of time management, how to be self-disciplined, and how to navigate technology with confidence... To UMass Global, thank you for making education accessible to so many of us, for fostering a sense of community even in a virtual setting.
Linda A.
BA in Communications and Media
Programs Offered
Learn More about AA (General Education)
Instructor-Lead
General Education
AA (General Education)
Jumpstart your college journey with UMass Global's online AA in General Education. Build a strong foundation in liberal arts and seamlessly transfer to any bachelor's program.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Learn More
AA (General Education)
Instructor-Lead
In this general education degree, you'll be introduced to a broad range of subjects, including written and oral communication, liberal studies, mathematics, history, art, philosophy, social sciences, and natural sciences.
View AA (General Education)
AA (General Education)
Instructor-Lead
Jumpstart your college journey with UMass Global's online AA in General Education. Build a strong foundation in liberal arts and seamlessly transfer to any bachelor's program.
Degree Earned:
Associates
Jumpstart your college journey with UMass Global's online AA in General Education. Build a strong foundation in liberal arts and seamlessly transfer to any bachelor's program.
Degree Earned:
Associates
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
60
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More
about AA (General Education)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More about Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
100% Online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Learn More
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
100% Online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
View Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
100% Online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
Help text
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More
about Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More about Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
100% Online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Learn More
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
100% Online
This BA in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities Concentration explores history, writing, ethics, arts, and technology for a wide-ranging base of knowledge applicable to various careers.
View Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
100% Online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More
about Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More about Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
100% Online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Learn More
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
100% Online
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
View Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
100% Online
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Degree Earned:
Bachelor's
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More
about Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
Next Start:
05/04/2026
Show More
Featured Articles
all articles
Liberal Arts
AI, Film, and Higher Ed: How One UMass Global Professor is Helping Students Navigate a Changing Media Landscape
Liberal Arts
Why You Should Consider a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies
Liberal Arts
What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Degree? [Quiz]
Liberal Arts
How to Finish College Faster With a Custom Degree
Ways to Get Started
Request Info
Apply
(800) 746-0082