Following a traditional, instructor-led format, our eight-week courses are offered year-round. For flexibility to mesh with our students' busy lives, most of our online course-based programs are offered in six sessions throughout the year.
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UMass Global Course-Based Benefits
Designed for Adult Students
Convenient online classes start every 8 weeks, 6 times a year.
Dedicated Resources
From applications to graduation, University of Massachusetts Global helps you achieve your goals with comprehensive student support services.
Faculty Lead Courses
Receive relevant, real-world instruction in small class sizes that can be applied directly to your workplace.
Earn real-world experience and prepare for a professional social work career in a variety of settings, including healthcare, community outreach, and nonprofit or government organizations.
Jan 12, 2026
Social Work, BA
100% Online
400 Field Hrs
Earn real-world experience and prepare for a professional social work career in a variety of settings, including healthcare, community outreach, and nonprofit or government organizations.
Earn real-world experience and prepare for a professional social work career in a variety of settings, including healthcare, community outreach, and nonprofit or government organizations.
Bachelor's
Earn real-world experience and prepare for a professional social work career in a variety of settings, including healthcare, community outreach, and nonprofit or government organizations.
Become an expert and enhance your social work skills to more effectively lead at all levels of practice with a Doctor of Social Work degree.
Aug 31, 2026
Social Work, DSW
Starts Aug 31
New Program
Become an innovative leader in clinical practice, management, teaching, or administration with a Doctor of Social Work. This UMass Global social work program emphasizes application of knowledge to real-world challenges, increasing your expertise and value.
Put your compassion to work for those who need it with a CSWE-accredited MSW degree. A combination of online coursework and in-person fieldwork at a service agency in your local area prepares you to become a dynamic, professional, licensed social worker.
Jan 12, 2026
Social Work, Master
Online Coursework
6 starts/yr
Put your compassion to work for those who need it with a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. A combination of online coursework and in-person fieldwork at a service agency in your local area prepares you to become a dynamic, professional, licensed social worker.
Put your compassion to work for those who need it with a CSWE-accredited MSW degree. A combination of online coursework and in-person fieldwork at a service agency in your local area prepares you to become a dynamic, professional, licensed social worker.
Master's
Put your compassion to work for those who need it with a CSWE-accredited MSW degree. A combination of online coursework and in-person fieldwork at a service agency in your local area prepares you to become a dynamic, professional, licensed social worker.
Build a strong portfolio and master real-world software engineering skills—including collaboration with generative AI—through hands-on projects and a comprehensive curriculum covering web development, JavaScript, and the MERN stack, with the next cohort starting soon.
$9900
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Bootcamp
Build a strong portfolio and master real-world software engineering skills—including collaboration with generative AI—through hands-on projects and a comprehensive curriculum covering web development, JavaScript, and the MERN stack, with the next cohort starting soon.
Build a strong portfolio and master real-world software engineering skills—including collaboration with generative AI—through hands-on projects and a comprehensive curriculum covering web development, JavaScript, and the MERN stack, with the next cohort starting soon.
Certificates & Courses
Build a strong portfolio and master real-world software engineering skills—including collaboration with generative AI—through hands-on projects and a comprehensive curriculum covering web development, JavaScript, and the MERN stack, with the next cohort starting soon.
I would have never been able to quit my job to enroll in school. That was not an option because I'm a breadwinner in my household. Having the opportunity to keep my job and continue to work, and to work around my schedule as a full-time employee and a mother of a toddler was really the icing on top.
Monica T.
Business Administration, MBA
My journey at UMass Global has been transformative. The university not only equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for success but also instills a sense of purpose and a passion for lifelong learning. If you are considering applying to UMass Global, be prepared to embark on a fulfilling educational adventure that goes beyond traditional academic boundaries.
Julia R.
Teaching, MA with Extensive Support Needs Credential
SDC Teacher, Palmdale School District
The professors realized I have a life and wanted to pursue my dreams. They didn’t make me feel like I had to choose between family and school. They made me feel like I could be successful in both.
