Spring 2010

With hundreds of courses in dozens of subjects, offered weekends on campus, weeknights off campus, or online, you can study just about anything that springs to mind. Registration starts November 2. Please view the academic calendar for important dates.

Winter 2010

Our three-week, Monday through Friday winter session lets you focus intensively on subjects ranging from world music to climate change. Courses offered on campus or online. Registration starts November 2. Please view the academic calendar for important dates.

Winter 2009 International Programs

Study the world up close — and earn credits while you’re at it! UMass Boston’s international programs are sending students to India and Jamaica this winter.

Fall 2009 Credit Courses

Take a look at our credit course lineup for fall. Registration is closed for this session. Please view the academic calendar for important dates.

Discover Online Education

Who is an ideal online student... How is online studying different... Do I need to be a computer wiz... Does UMassBoston offer online degrees? See our Frequently Asked Questions and begin your online journey in education.

Degree Programs

CCDE offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in counseling, nursing, instructional design and more.

Certificate Programs

CCDE offers graduate and undergraduate certificates in health, human services, education, information technology, nursing and more.

Professional Development

Professional training programs offer you a chance to explore new career paths, enhance the one you’re on, and attain a professional license.

Confucius Institute

A UMass system-wide collaborative effort housed at UMass Boston and sponsored by Hanban, the Office of Chinese Language Council International, the Confucius Institute builds bridges between Chinese and Americans through courses, conferences, travel and events focused on Chinese language and culture.

English Language Study (ESL)

UMass Boston CCDE’s English Language Study Programs are designed for individuals seeking to communicate more effectively and improve their performance in professional, academic, and social environments.

Graduate Test Preparation

Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and Law School Admission Test (LSAT). These courses provide intensive classroom sessions that cover all sections of each exam.