University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
UMass Dartmouth traces its roots to 1895, when the state legislature chartered the New Bedford Textile School and the Bradford Durfee Textile School in Fall River.
History landing page misc. image 21960s chem lab As the region’s economic base shifted from textiles to more diverse manufacturing and service industries, the colleges changed, too. They diversified their curricula, responding to the needs of new generations of students. By the middle of the 20th century they were growing rapidly, spurred by such forces as the GI Bill and the clear economic and social advantages of a well-educated citizenry. They had become multipurpose institutions, preparing engineers, health care workers, teachers, and business leaders.
UMass logo In 1991, a new University of Massachusetts structure combined the Amherst , Boston , and Worcester campuses with Southeastern Massachusetts University and the University of Lowell (now UMass Lowell). Thus Southeastern Massachusetts University became the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Mission
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a vibrant public university actively engaged in personalized teaching and innovative research, and acting as an intellectual catalyst for regional and global economic, social, and cultural development.
Vision
Within a climate that is inclusive, open, and diverse, UMass Dartmouth will be the university of choice for students seeking high quality liberal arts and science programs as well as professional academic programs that build a foundation for civic responsibility, individual skills and professional success. UMass Dartmouth will distinguish itself by providing a personalized academic environment where the scholarly research and creative activities of faculty and graduate students are interwoven with the undergraduate experience.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting
- African and African-American studies
- Anthropology
- Art history
- Biochemistry
- Business administration
- Chemistry
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Economics
- Education: elementary, middle, secondary
- Electrical engineering
- Environmental physics
- Finance
- French
- Gerontology
- History
- Human resources management
- Indic studies
- International business
- Judaic studies
- Labor studies
- Leadership/civic engagement
- Literature/criticism
- Management information systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Music
- Operations management
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Policy studies
- Political science
- Portuguese
- Religious studies
- Sociology
- Software engineering
- Spanish
- Sustainability
- System software
- Women’s studies
- Writing/communications/rhetoric
Graduate Programs
- Doctoral Programs
- Master’s Programs
- Certificate Programs
Colleges & Schools
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Charlton College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Nursing
- School of Law
- School for Marine Science and Technology
- School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement
Contact Details
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Phone: 508 999-8000
TDD: 508 999-9250
Official Website: http://www.umassd.edu/
