| Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee | Fee per | Year of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Jan, Sep | semesters: 2 | $26119 | Whole course | 2018 - 2019 |
The College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) offers students opportunities to collaborate with community leaders, participate in research, build professional relationships, and add to the depth of their knowledge and expertise through its graduate programs. Successful students might enter 2nd semester of master's degree.
Programs
Community and Social Psychology
Criminal Justice
Peace and Conflict Studies
Autism Studies
Modules
| Graduate GSSP components | ||
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
Navigating the Graduate GSSP | 3 | |
Academic Communications for Graduate Students | 3 | |
Graduate course in relevant department | 3 (UML) | |
Graduate course in relevant department | 3 (UML) | |
GRE Support Tutorial | Non-credit | |
Total credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | Credits | |
Advanced Communication for Graduate Students | 3 | |
Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 | |
Graduate course in relevant department | 3 (UML) | |
Graduate course in relevant department | 3 (UML) | |
GRE Support Tutorial | Non-credit | |
Total credits | 12 | |
Total Graduate GSSP credits | 24 | |
Credit hours:
- 12 credits transfer to MA degree
- 18 credits remaining to complete degree
Progression requirements:
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA; minimum B grade in all courses
- GRE scores:
- Psychology: Verbal 145+, Quantitative 140+
- Criminal Justice: Verbal 145+, Quantitative 140+, Writing 3.5+
- Peace and Conflict Studies: GRE not required.
- Successful completion of all conditions listed on University conditional acceptance letter
Entry requirements
Graduate GSSP academic requirements:
Undergraduate degree, 2.7+ GPA
Additional requirements:
MA in Community Social Psychology*
Graduate GSSP language requirements:
IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0) / TOEFL iBT 70
Location
UMass Lowell is located in Lowell city, just 25 miles northwest of Boston in a culturally rich city within the region's major business corridor.
