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.

Testimonials

I’m grateful to the UMass team whose guidance and flexibility allowed me to keep going when challenges felt overwhelming. That support didn’t just help me earn this degree, it reminded me that resilience doesn’t mean doing it alone.

Amanda S.
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UMass Global provided the mentorship and resources that helped me navigate grad school, balance challenges, and grow both academically and personally. Their encouragement empowered me, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Bea V.
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

Not all doctoral programs are alike. I loved the cohort model because I not only earned my doctorate I also gained lifelong friends and a network of professionals I can rely on. The Ed.D. program taught me to be confident and thoughtful in my leadership decisions.

Linda C.
Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.

Programs Offered

Online Coursework
6 starts/yr
Social Work

Master of Social Work

Advance your advocacy with UMass Global's CSWE-accredited MSW. Flexible online program with hands-on fieldwork prepares you for licensure and impact.
Aug 31, 2026
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Master of Social Work

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
08/31/2026
08/31/2026
3 PDU
Teaching & Education

Math – Deepening Conceptual Understanding, Course

Create instruction centered around building conceptual understanding of mathematics by exploring the importance of language, contextual relationships, multiple perspectives, and making connections between ideas.
$400
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Math – Deepening Conceptual Understanding, Course

3 PDU
Create instruction centered around building conceptual understanding of mathematics by exploring the importance of language, contextual relationships, multiple perspectives, and making connections between ideas.
Professional Development
1 – 3 PDU
Teaching & Education

Media Literacy, Course

In this course, you will evaluate current research in media literacy and define the aspects that have the most potential to affect your students.
$90 per credit
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Media Literacy, Course

1 – 3 PDU
In this course, you will evaluate current research in media literacy and define the aspects that have the most potential to affect your students.
Professional Development
Voucher Included
Psychology & Counseling

Mental Health Technician

Prepare for a rewarding career as a mental health technician with this online course that will provide you with all the tools needed to succeed in the psychiatric and mental health services industry.
$3765
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Mental Health Technician

Voucher Included
Prepare for a rewarding career as a mental health technician with this online course that will provide you with all the tools needed to succeed in the psychiatric and mental health services industry.
Professional Development

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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