Spotlight on Academics
Exercise and Sports Science
A degree in Exercise and Sports Science opens up career opportunities in exercise performance and many healthcare professions. Our classes offer a diverse opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a scientific and applied exercise and sports setting.
Education
Become an active, contributing citizen in a global society as we prepare you to shape tomorrow's minds. We offer a variety of specialized teacher education area programs including Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Special Education and Educational Studies
Digital Media Innovation
With the Digital Media Innovation degree you will develop a wide range of new digital skills that span social media, multimedia storytelling, information design, data and digital media studies, coding, and more to meet the needs of a flexible and changing global economy.
School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
Cybersecurity Concentration, Computer Science, MS
The Cybersecurity concentration will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge in keeping computer systems and electronic data safe.
Graduate Education Programs
Prepare for advanced classroom or leadership roles in education with hybrid and online graduate degree or certificate options.
Online Master's in Criminal Justice
Gain experience in leadership and management to advance your career in policing, courts, corrections, victim services, social services and other public service related fields.
Center for Professional Studies
Sheltered English Immersion for Career and Vocational Teacher Endorsement
This course is required for all vocational technical teachers seeking licensure endorsement.
Supporting Students: Understanding Massachusetts’ Updated IEP Form
Take this course to gain a detailed understanding of the specific changes made to the IEP form and their implications to the IEP development process.
Advanced Placement Summer Institutes
The Advanced Placement Summer Institute workshops are designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including methodology, curriculum, class assignments, and examinations
Academic Schools
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Business and Technology
School of Education
School of Health and Natural Sciences
School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
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