Getting Started
UWW
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Courses Page located in the left menu bar to learn about course offerings.
How to Explore /Get Started in the Major
Suggested General Education Courses
Under the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience.
It is recommended, though not required, that applicants have some of the general education requirements completed before applying.
Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses
NOTE: UWW is an online bachelor’s degree completion program. Students can earn a BAor BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, design thier own degree concentration, and earn credit for experience. Applicants must have a minimum of twelve college credits and at least a 2.0 GPA. Former UMass Amherst students are exempt from the GPA and credit requirements.
UWW Major Core Curriculum:
Degree planning course:(required)
- UWW 305 Concepts in Learning Integration (I)
Junior Writing course: (required)
- UWW 370 Writing About Experience (JW)
Experiential Reflections courses (two required)
- UWW 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360 (IE)
More information about the curriculum and areas of study: http://www.umass.edu/uww/areas-study
How to Declare the Major
Applicants apply through the UWW (Formerly CPE) Admissions office. Information about the application process and the application are available on the web at http://www.umass.edu/uww/admissions.
Potential applicants are invited to attend an information session or participate in a webinar to learn about the program and the application process. Potential applicants are welcome to call 545-1378 to schedule an appointment with a pre-admissions advisor. More information is available online at www.umass.edu/uww.
Deadlines: April 15 for Fall admission; October 1 for Spring admission
Summary of Requirements for the Major
The UWW degree completion program offers non-traditional students the opportunity to design an individualized program of study and receive university credit for learning acquired through work and life experience. Thus, the program is optimal for students who (1) have an interest in interdisciplinary learning and (2) have sufficient and significant life/work experience to take advantage of the experiential learning portfolio process. Students earn a BA or BS in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Is there a minor? No.
For further information, contact:
University Without Walls
UMass Amherst
350 Campus Center Way
UMass Amherst
uww@uww.umass.edu
413-545-1378