Liberal Arts The Navitas at UMass Boston program offers an alternative pathway to the University of Massachusetts Boston for international students who may not qualify for direct entry and who seek a supportive study environment. The Navitas UPP is equivalent to the first year of a UMass Boston bachelor’s degree program. When you successfully complete Year 1 with Navitas you can move directly into the second year of your undergraduate degree. All students entering the program are fully matriculated UMass Boston students from day one with Navitas.
College of Liberal Arts ■■ Prepares students for careers spanning the humanities, fine arts and social sciences within 18 departments. ■■ Develops skills you will need throughout your career: the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to adapt to new situations quickly, to analyze information, to interact with a wide variety of people and the confidence to find creative solutions to problems. ■■ Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts are placed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
■■ Liberates minds and prepares leaders. Emphasizes undergraduate education, high academic standards and freedom of thought and inquiry. ■■ Provides exposure to a wide range of ideas, both popular and unpopular to develop critical thought and analysis. Majors: ■■ Africana Studies ■■ American Studies ■■ Anthropology ■■ Archaeology and History ■■ Art ■■ Asian Studies ■■ Classical Languages ■■ Classical Studies Minors: ■■ Africana Studies ■■ American Studies ■■ Anthropology ■■ Art History ■■ Asian Studies ■■ Chinese ■■ Classical Languages ■■ Classical Studies ■■ Communication Studies ■■ Creative Writing ■■ Criminal Justice
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Times of London ranks UMass
#72
out of 200 in the world
Communication Criminal Justice Economics English Ethics French History Italian
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Dance Economics English French History International Relations Irish Studies Italian Japanese Latin American Studies ■■ Music
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Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology (BA & BS) Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Women’s Studies
■■ Native American Studies ■■ Philosophy ■■ Political Science ■■ Professional Writing ■■ Psychology ■■ Public Policy ■■ Sociology ■■ Spanish ■■ Theatre ■■ Women’s Studies
Undergraduate pathway High School (Year 12 or equivalent)
Navitas at UMass Boston UPP = Freshman
Year 2 Sophomore
Navitas at UMass Boston Pre-Master’s Program
Master’s completion
Graduate pathway Completion of recognised undergraduate degree
Year 3 Junior
Year 4 Senior
Political Science ■■ The Department of Political Science offers a variety of course options in the study of politics to prepare students for both professional success and informed, engaged citizenship in our increasingly globalized world. The department’s course offerings are organized into: -- Major and Minor in Political Science -- Minor in International Relations -- Minor in Public Policy ■■ The major and minor in Political Science offers the opportunity to explore many different dimensions of political life, ranging from small groups and citizens’ organizations, to cities, individual nations, and global systems. ■■ The study of politics includes not only basic information about government and political process, but also explores broad issues of power, conflict, peace, citizenship, representation, and justice. ■■ An internship related to Politics, Government or Public Service, can earn up to 9 credits towards your major and provide valuable international work experience for your resume! ■■ Take exciting courses such as ‘Government and Politics of the United States,’ and ‘Massachusetts Politics,’- take the theories you learned in the classroom and apply them directly to an internship at one of the many global and political organizations in Boston.
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Did you know? Political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of career areas.
Seattle Boston Chicago
New York
San Francisco Los Angeles Dallas Houston
Miami
Federal, state and local governments Law Business International organizations Non-profit associations and organizations Campaign management and polling Journalism Pre-collegiate education Electoral politics
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This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The University Pathways Program is not available to students from the People’s Republic of China, for any campus of University of Massachusetts where Navitas operates this program. Navitas at UMass Boston is part of the Navitas Group. UMB1345_0813_AW
