UMass Global will help you earn your degree.

Learn how this partnership with University of Massachusetts Global provides access to benefits, scholarships, and grants for working adults just like you!

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The education you seek made more affordable.

Finding the time and money to go back to school while still working is a challenge. But thanks to your employer partnering with UMass Global, you can get the degree or certificate you seek, upgrading your skills and improving your career outlook. And you can do so at significant savings. Plus, our online coursework fits into the busiest of lives!

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Your Discounts at a Glance

Because your employer is a Premier Partner with UMass Global, these are the scholarships available to employees and their spouses and dependents:

20% Scholarship

  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Organizational Custom Off-site Cohorts (as approved by University)

15% Scholarship

  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Teaching Credentials (Single Subject, Multiple Subject, and Special Education)
  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

10% Scholarship

  • Associate degrees
  • Bachelor's degrees
  • Master's degree programs and graduate certificates (except as specifically noted)
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership
  • UMass Global MyPath programs

How will a degree help me?

Check out some fast facts on why going back to school is a good option.

$1.2M
in additional lifetime earnings — that’s the average boost for bachelor’s degree holders compared to those with only a high school diploma
29%
more pay for having a master’s (or higher) instead of just a bachelor’s
60%
of workers will require training before 2027

Testimonials

Jordan Holmes

From the knowledge and skills learned, I was able to achieve my goal and obtain a job in administration before even completing the program! UMass Global has changed my life for the better and I highly encourage any person thinking about attending to take the first step to begin their new life-changing experience!

Jordan H.
Educational Leadership & Administration, MA with PAS Credential
Vice Principal, Westside Union School District
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I found the curriculum was accessible. I really appreciate the online resources. It helps with my time.

Geraldine M.
AAA, Auto Club Enterprise - Underwriting Group Manager
Monica Tinajero

I know that through having my master’s in business administration I’m going to be able to continue to climb up the ladder and continue to guide and lead others to do the work that they do. I believe I'm making a bigger impact by being a leader.

Monica T.
Business Administration, MBA

Programs Offered

1 PDU
Leadership

Servant Leadership, Course

Examine Servant Leadership as a leadership style and understand the concept and benefits.
$150
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Servant Leadership, Course

1 PDU
Examine Servant Leadership as a leadership style and understand the concept and benefits.
Professional Development
2.5 PDU
Business

Six Sigma Green Belt Prep, Course

Prepare for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam to enhance your role on as a Six Sigma team member in your organization.
$699
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Six Sigma Green Belt Prep, Course

2.5 PDU
Prepare for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam to enhance your role on as a Six Sigma team member in your organization.
Professional Development
1.5 PDU
Business

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep, Course

Prepare for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam to further your role in supporting the efforts of Green Belts and Black Belts.
$499
Learn More

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep, Course

1.5 PDU
Prepare for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam to further your role in supporting the efforts of Green Belts and Black Belts.
Professional Development
2.8 CEU
Live Online Format
Information Technology

Smart Home Systems

Gain the skills you need to master Smart Home Systems and be on the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
$1,850
Learn More

Smart Home Systems

2.8 CEU
Live Online Format
Gain the skills you need to master Smart Home Systems and be on the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Professional Development
Social Work

Social Work (Wellness Coach II), BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work prepares professionals for helping careers in their communities. This Wellness Coach II emphasis offers an increased focus on supporting, guiding, and advocating for children and youth. 
Oct 26, 2026
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Social Work (Wellness Coach II), BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work prepares professionals for helping careers in their communities. This Wellness Coach II emphasis offers an increased focus on supporting, guiding, and advocating for children and youth. 
Bachelor's
10/26/2026
10/26/2026
100% Online
400 Field Hrs
Social Work

Social Work, BA

Make a difference with UMass Global's BA in Social Work. Combine online learning with 400 hours of supervised fieldwork to serve diverse communities.
Oct 26, 2026
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Social Work, BA

100% Online
400 Field Hrs
Make a difference with UMass Global's BA in Social Work. Combine online learning with 400 hours of supervised fieldwork to serve diverse communities.
Bachelor's
10/26/2026
10/26/2026
100% Online
no in-person residency
Social Work

Social Work, Doctorate

Advance your social work career with an online DSW focused on telehealth, online teaching, and social entrepreneurship. Apply to UMass Global today.
Jan 11, 2027
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Social Work, Doctorate

100% Online
no in-person residency
Advance your social work career with an online DSW focused on telehealth, online teaching, and social entrepreneurship. Apply to UMass Global today.
Doctorate
01/11/2027
01/11/2027
Online Coursework
6 starts/yr
Social Work

Social Work, Master

Advance your advocacy with UMass Global's CSWE-accredited MSW. Flexible online program with hands-on fieldwork prepares you for licensure and impact.
Oct 26, 2026
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Social Work, Master

Online Coursework
6 starts/yr
Advance your advocacy with UMass Global's CSWE-accredited MSW. Flexible online program with hands-on fieldwork prepares you for licensure and impact.
Master's
10/26/2026
10/26/2026

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation

University of Massachusetts Global is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC).

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

UMass Global's Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Ways to Get Started

Get started in 6 simple steps

  1. Speak with an Enrollment Coach — Call 800.746.0082 or fill out a request for information form.
  2. Complete your application, it’s free and easy! — Click here to apply!
  3. Receive your acceptance letter — Congratulations 🎉 !
  4. Complete the scholarship verification form — Click here to fill out the form and submit your verification.
  5. Get financially cleared — Make an appointment with our helpful OneStop Specialists.
  6. Enroll in classes — Work with an assigned Academic Advisor to come up with a schedule that works for you.

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Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars

The Foundation for Developing a Successful Team
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
A strong team increases productivity, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction while contributing to the overall success of an organization. This doesn’t happen by chance. In this webinar, participants will explore the foundational steps to develop and manage a strong team. Learn the stages of team development and gain strategies on how to successfully move through them.

The Power of Mindset: Strategies for Building Resilience
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Empowering progress starts with the right mindset. By prioritizing mental health, you can build resilience to navigate challenges, maintain balance, and continue moving forward in your career and personal life. A healthy outlook can help transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. In this webinar, we will explore practical strategies to strengthen resilience and cultivate a positive mindset. Discover how small shifts in perspective, along with supportive practices, can help you create balance and sustain meaningful progress on your professional journey.

View Recordings

Using AI to Support Language and Literacy Learning Across Classrooms
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
As educators face increasing demands on their time, AI offers new opportunities to streamline routine tasks while enhancing teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how educators support language development, literacy, and student engagement across learning environments. Whether you teach English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Development (ELD), dual-language immersion programs, world languages, or other language-learning courses, AI tools offer new opportunities to enhance instruction and personalize learning.

Building Thinking Classrooms in Math: Strategies for Enhancing Rich Tasks, Mathematical Discourse, and Collaboration
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) offers a practical way to do that. In this webinar, you'll learn how to shift from step-by-step procedural teaching to building deeper understanding through rich math tasks, meaningful discourse, and collaborative problem-solving in small groups. You'll leave with classroom-ready strategies and routines aligned to the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs), so students not only learn the steps, but understand the "why" behind them, at every grade level.

View Recordings

Clinical Supervision 101: Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations for Supervisors and Supervisees
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Good clinical supervision supports practitioners, protects clients, and upholds professional standards and quality of care. In this webinar, you'll learn practical strategies for effective clinical supervision: how to apply supervision best practices, support your supervisees' growth and competence, and manage your responsibilities around risk management, ethics, and documentation. Current and future supervisors will gain a clear understanding of their role, and supervisees will learn what to expect from their supervisors.

Infant Mental Health: Building Strong Foundations in the First Three Years
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The first 3 years of life represent the most rapid period of brain development and lay the foundation for lifelong emotional health, learning, relationships, and resilience. In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will explore the core principles of Infant Mental Health (IMH). Learn how early relationships shape development, examine the impact of trauma and toxic stress, identify protective factors that promote resilience, and learn practical strategies to strengthen caregiver-child relationships. This webinar emphasizes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approach that participants can immediately apply in practice.

California participants receive 1 Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) CE credit at no cost for each webinar.

View Recordings

Five Essential Strategies for Using NET in Clinical Practice
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Natural Environment Training (NET) is an evidence-based ABA method that embeds skill instruction into everyday routines, play, and natural settings. In this webinar, participants will learn how NET contributes to increased social, verbal, and generalization skills for clients of all ages, from children to adults. You'll explore strategies for setting goals, planning lessons, and collecting data using a flexible, client-directed approach that adapts to each client's needs and interests, and leave with clear, ready-to-use NET lesson examples for any age group.

View Recordings

Career Pathway: HR Manager
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you passionate about supporting employees, building strong workplace cultures, and helping organizations develop their people? Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the many career pathways available in human resources management. Whether you're considering a career in human resources, preparing to enter the profession, or looking to advance your current HR career, this session will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available across talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and HR leadership. Participants will gain an understanding of the education, professional experience, and industry knowledge and skills that can support a successful career in human resources.

Career Pathway: Business Manager
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you interested in leading teams, improving business operations, and helping organizations achieve their goals? Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the many career pathways available in business management. Whether you're considering a career in business, preparing to enter the workforce, or looking to advance your leadership and management skills, this session will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available across business operations, finance, marketing, human resources, project management, and entrepreneurship. Participants will gain an understanding of the education, professional experience, and leadership competencies that can support a successful career in business management. 

View Recordings

Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate - Information Session
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Applied behavior analysis has been demonstrated as an effective intervention approach for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and a variety of related developmental, medical and behavioral disorders such as intellectual disabilities, dementia, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. UMass Global's Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed for teachers, healthcare professionals, and others who strive to help people achieve personal goals, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life. This program has been developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Join us to explore:

-Applied Behavior Analysis in the workplace
-Eligibility requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam
-UMass Global's ABA program courses and admission requirements

Autism Added Authorization/Certificate- Information Session
Thu, Nov 12, 202 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST | WEBINAR
We invite you to learn more about our CTC-approved Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization/Certificate program. This state-approved program authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education-related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism.

During this information session, you will have an opportunity to speak with a faculty member, and you will discover:

-About University of Massachusetts Global
-Program details 
-Students support services 
-Who should enroll
-How long will it take to complete
-How much will it cost
-What are the admission requirements 
-Pathway opportunity  

View Recordings

The Foundation for Developing a Successful Team
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
A strong team increases productivity, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction while contributing to the overall success of an organization. This doesn’t happen by chance. In this webinar, participants will explore the foundational steps to develop and manage a strong team. Learn the stages of team development and gain strategies on how to successfully move through them.

The Power of Mindset: Strategies for Building Resilience
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Empowering progress starts with the right mindset. By prioritizing mental health, you can build resilience to navigate challenges, maintain balance, and continue moving forward in your career and personal life. A healthy outlook can help transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. In this webinar, we will explore practical strategies to strengthen resilience and cultivate a positive mindset. Discover how small shifts in perspective, along with supportive practices, can help you create balance and sustain meaningful progress on your professional journey.

View Recordings

Using AI to Support Language and Literacy Learning Across Classrooms
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
As educators face increasing demands on their time, AI offers new opportunities to streamline routine tasks while enhancing teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how educators support language development, literacy, and student engagement across learning environments. Whether you teach English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Development (ELD), dual-language immersion programs, world languages, or other language-learning courses, AI tools offer new opportunities to enhance instruction and personalize learning.

Building Thinking Classrooms in Math: Strategies for Enhancing Rich Tasks, Mathematical Discourse, and Collaboration
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) offers a practical way to do that. In this webinar, you'll learn how to shift from step-by-step procedural teaching to building deeper understanding through rich math tasks, meaningful discourse, and collaborative problem-solving in small groups. You'll leave with classroom-ready strategies and routines aligned to the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs), so students not only learn the steps, but understand the "why" behind them, at every grade level.

View Recordings

Clinical Supervision 101: Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations for Supervisors and Supervisees
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Good clinical supervision supports practitioners, protects clients, and upholds professional standards and quality of care. In this webinar, you'll learn practical strategies for effective clinical supervision: how to apply supervision best practices, support your supervisees' growth and competence, and manage your responsibilities around risk management, ethics, and documentation. Current and future supervisors will gain a clear understanding of their role, and supervisees will learn what to expect from their supervisors.

Infant Mental Health: Building Strong Foundations in the First Three Years
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The first 3 years of life represent the most rapid period of brain development and lay the foundation for lifelong emotional health, learning, relationships, and resilience. In this webinar, behavioral health professionals will explore the core principles of Infant Mental Health (IMH). Learn how early relationships shape development, examine the impact of trauma and toxic stress, identify protective factors that promote resilience, and learn practical strategies to strengthen caregiver-child relationships. This webinar emphasizes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approach that participants can immediately apply in practice.

California participants receive 1 Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) CE credit at no cost for each webinar.

View Recordings

Five Essential Strategies for Using NET in Clinical Practice
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Natural Environment Training (NET) is an evidence-based ABA method that embeds skill instruction into everyday routines, play, and natural settings. In this webinar, participants will learn how NET contributes to increased social, verbal, and generalization skills for clients of all ages, from children to adults. You'll explore strategies for setting goals, planning lessons, and collecting data using a flexible, client-directed approach that adapts to each client's needs and interests, and leave with clear, ready-to-use NET lesson examples for any age group.

View Recordings

Career Pathway: HR Manager
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you passionate about supporting employees, building strong workplace cultures, and helping organizations develop their people? Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the many career pathways available in human resources management. Whether you're considering a career in human resources, preparing to enter the profession, or looking to advance your current HR career, this session will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available across talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and HR leadership. Participants will gain an understanding of the education, professional experience, and industry knowledge and skills that can support a successful career in human resources.

Career Pathway: Business Manager
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Are you interested in leading teams, improving business operations, and helping organizations achieve their goals? Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the many career pathways available in business management. Whether you're considering a career in business, preparing to enter the workforce, or looking to advance your leadership and management skills, this session will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities available across business operations, finance, marketing, human resources, project management, and entrepreneurship. Participants will gain an understanding of the education, professional experience, and leadership competencies that can support a successful career in business management. 

View Recordings

Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate - Information Session
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT | WEBINAR
Applied behavior analysis has been demonstrated as an effective intervention approach for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and a variety of related developmental, medical and behavioral disorders such as intellectual disabilities, dementia, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. UMass Global's Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed for teachers, healthcare professionals, and others who strive to help people achieve personal goals, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life. This program has been developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Join us to explore:

-Applied Behavior Analysis in the workplace
-Eligibility requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam
-UMass Global's ABA program courses and admission requirements

Autism Added Authorization/Certificate- Information Session
Thu, Nov 12, 202 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST | WEBINAR
We invite you to learn more about our CTC-approved Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization/Certificate program. This state-approved program authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education-related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism.

During this information session, you will have an opportunity to speak with a faculty member, and you will discover:

-About University of Massachusetts Global
-Program details 
-Students support services 
-Who should enroll
-How long will it take to complete
-How much will it cost
-What are the admission requirements 
-Pathway opportunity  

View Recordings

Got Questions?

Attend an online info session or webinar to find out how UMass Global can help.

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Disclaimers:

  1. Student must be an employee/member, spouse/dependent of employee/member of a participating Scholarship Partner.

  2. Student must be admitted to the University, start during the term of the partnership agreement, and attend during the current academic year.

  3. Continuing student will maintain the scholarship level that was awarded at the time of the agreement.

  4. Interrupted enrollment will not affect a continuing student’s scholarship unless the student is required to re-apply to the university. Students who must re-apply to the university will need to also re-apply to any scholarship awarded through an updated partnership agreement. The reapplying student would be subject to whichever scholarships and agreements are available to them in their specific situation at the time of the re-admit. 

  5. Student must remain in good academic and financial standing in accordance with the University's existing catalog.

  6. Student must submit the scholarship application no later than one session immediately following the start of the student's eligibility of the qualified academic program. In addition, once the scholarship application is submitted, the scholarship will not be retroactive beyond one session. 

  7. Scholarships will be applied to the current active session/trimester based on date of receipt of the complete scholarship application packet and cannot be applied retroactively. 

  8. Student may not combine any scholarships or discounts to tuition, including military rates.