Structure You Can Count On, Flexibility You Need

Instructor-paced learning at UMass Global gives working adults the best of both worlds: a predictable course schedule and the flexibility to study 100% online. Each structured 8-week session includes faculty-guided discussions, peer collaboration, and real-time support that help you stay engaged and on track. 

You’ll learn alongside a community of classmates and instructors who bring current, real-world experience into every module, so new skills are immediately relevant to your career. Every step of the way, our enrollment coaches, academic advisors, and one-stop specialists are there to help you balance deadlines, life, and next steps toward your degree.

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Why Students Choose Instructor-Paced Programs

Designed for students who thrive with routine, dedicated support, and community, these programs provide:

  • Built-in momentum through weekly deadlines and instructor guidance makes it easier to stay motivated.
  • Real-time instructor and peer engagement help students feel connected and supported.
  • Group learning opens the door to collaboration, shared perspectives, and networking opportunities.
  • A clear weekly path can be especially helpful for students entering a new field or returning to school after time away.
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UMass Global Instructor-Paced Benefits

Structured Accountability

Stay on track with guided weekly lessons, due dates, and regular instructor check-ins that help busy adults maintain momentum and finish their courses with confidence.

Dedicated Resources

From application through graduation, you have access to enrollment coaches, academic advisors, tutoring, career resources, and tech support designed for working adults in fully online programs.

Faculty-Led Courses

Scenario-based courses led by practitioner-faculty connect theory to real workplace challenges, with small classes that support interaction, feedback, and skill-building you can immediately apply to your career.

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Programs Offered

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2.4 CEU
Exam Prep
Human Resources

aPHR Exam Prep Course

Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
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aPHR Exam Prep Course

2.4 CEU
Exam Prep
Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
Professional Development
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FA Eligible
BACB Exam Prep
Teaching & Education

Applied Behavioral Analysis, Certificate

Master behavior change with UMass Global's Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis. ABAI-verified program meeting BCBA exam coursework requirements.
Aug 31, 2026

Applied Behavioral Analysis, Certificate

FA Eligible
BACB Exam Prep
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Graduate Certificate
08/31/2026
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. 
Jun 29, 2026

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. 
Bachelor's
06/29/2026
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.
Jun 29, 2026

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.
Bachelor's
06/29/2026

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)

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