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1 A discount on out-of-state tuition at state colleges and universities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont for approved degree programs not offered by the public colleges in an eligible student s home-state. NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM GRADUATE CATALOG

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3 RSP Tuition Break Graduate Catalog Regional catalog of graduate degree programs at New England public colleges and universities available with an out-of-state tuition break under the New England Regional Student Program (RSP) to eligible residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. 58th Edition Published September 2015 (Available online only) New England Board of Higher Education 45 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts Telephone: or Fax: Table of Contents How to Use Catalog... 2 New Graduate Programs... 2 Regional Student Program Tuition Break... 2 Frequently Asked Questions... 4 Graduate Programs Index... 5 Graduate Programs List... 8 Graduate Programs Listed by Institution...23 Contact Information for Participating Graduate Institutions...33 Regional Student Program Tuition Break Policies...35 Participating Colleges and Universities... Back Cover

4 Introduction to the Catalog How to Use the Catalog The Regional Student Program Graduate Catalog is a comprehensive guide to the New England Board of Higher Education s Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP). The catalog explains eligibility for master s and doctoral degrees, as well as and Education Specialist programs for the residents of all six New England states. State abbreviations (CT,, MA,, RI, ) indicate the states whose residents are eligible for a program. The programs are listed by area of study, such as Business or Engineering. The areas of study correspond to categories used by the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP), established by the U.S. Department of Education. For information about CIP, please visit ed.gov/. The catalog also features a list of programs offered by each individual participating college or university. An overview of the Regional Student Program, Tuition Break, appears on page 3 and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on page 4. This catalog is published online only at NEBHE s website also features a searchable program database, the Regional Student Program Undergraduate Catalog and statespecific brochures featuring alphabetical lists of bachelor s degree programs. New Programs Approved for Analytics (MS)..., MA, RI, Applied Psychology and Prevention Studies (PhD)... CT,,, RI, Chemistry and Biochemistry (Phd)... CT, RI, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)... MA, Rhode Island College Data Science (MS)...,, RI Developmental and Brain Sciences (PhD)... CT,, RI, Finance (MS)... CT,, Global Inclusion and Social Development (MA)... CT,, RI, Global Inclusion and Social Development (PhD)... CT,,, RI, Higher Education Administration (EdD)..., RI, Higher Education Administration (PhD)... CT,, RI, Nursing: Direct-Entry (MS)... CT, RI, University of Massachusetts Worcester Policy, Planning and Management (MS)... CT,, RI, University of Southern Maine 2 New England Board of Higher Education

5 Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program The New England Board of Higher Education s Tuition Break program, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides a discount on tuition to New England residents, when they enroll in approved degree programs at outof-state public colleges and universities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. New England s 80 public colleges and universities participate in the RSP Tuition Break program. Information on all approved degree programs undergraduate and graduate is available at under the Find a Program. The annual graduate catalog is a comprehensive list of the 250+ graduate degree programs offered through NEBHE s Tuition Break program and explains eligibility for residents of all six New England states. Residents of a particular New England state are eligible for an approved major at one or more specific out-of-state New England public colleges or universities when that program is not offered by any home-state public institution. Students apply for RSP status on the institution s application form; no separate application is required. The institution notifies applicants who are accepted for admission whether they have been granted RSP status. The approved majors do not necessarily include every program for which residents might expect to be RSP eligible. Participating colleges and universities may decide against offering certain programs, such as those which are highly competitive. Shared Resources The RSP enables the six New England states to expand educational opportunities for their residents, while avoiding duplication of costly academic programs. Since it was established by NEBHE in 1957, the RSP has provided New England residents with savings on more than 270,000 annual tuition bills. The RSP has at the same time helped individual New England states avoid spending billions of dollars in capital and operating expenditures for academic programs already offered in other New England states. For more information, contact: New England Board of Higher Education 45 Temple Place, Boston, MA Tel: or [email protected] Significant Discount In academic year , more than 9,200 New England students were enrolled through the RSP Tuition Break and saved $56.5 million on their annual tuition bills. Participating students enrolled on a fulltime basis each saved an average of $7,400 on their annual tuition bills. The RSP tuition rate reflects a significant break on an institution s out-of-state tuition rate. Public colleges charge out-of-state tuition to students who permanently reside in other states and in-state tuition to students who permanently reside in the state where the college is located. Tuition rates for all participating colleges and universities are posted online at Examples of Graduate Tuition Rates: University In-State Out-of-State RSP Rate Tuition Discount $12,834 $33,300 $22,460 $10,841 $12,540 $39,300 $18,810 $20,490 * $2,640 $9,936 $5,316 $4,620 $13,500 $26,460 $20,250 $6,210 $11,796 $24,206 $17,694 $6,512 $14,664 $37,056 $25,662 $11,394 Note: Only the tuition portion of college costs is discounted by the RSP Tuition Break program not fees, room and board and other charges. View current tuition rates for all participating RSP Tuition Break institutions at under the Data & Reports tab. *In addition to tuition, UMass Amherst charges annual mandatory fees of about $15,900 for full-time RSP and out-of-state students. Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 3

6 Frequently Asked Questions Is the Regional Student Program (RSP) Tuition Break for New England only? Yes. The program is only for permanent residents of the six New England states Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont who enroll in academic programs offered under the RSP by out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England. How does a student qualify for the RSP? As a permanent resident of a New England state, a student is eligible for the RSP when enrolled in an approved degree program offered by a specific public college or university in another New England state. Information on approved programs (associate, bachelor s and graduate) is available under Find a Program at tuitionbreak. Note: The approved graduate programs are also listed in this catalog. At certain colleges or universities, students may petition for eligibility for graduate programs (Policy 3 B2 a), or when the out-of-state college is closer to home than the in-state college(s) offering the same program (Policy 3 B3). Refer to the Policies on page 35 or the Eligibility page at How does a student apply for the RSP? A student completes the college s application for admission and declares an approved program offered through the RSP by that college. Some college applications include a box to check for New England Regional or RSP. Otherwise, a student should indicate Applying for Regional Student Program (RSP) status. NEBHE does not require a separate application. The college notifies a student of RSP status usually at the time of acceptance to the college. Note: Some programs have special requirements (refer to program footnotes). How much of a discount is the RSP? The average annual tuition savings per full-time RSP student is currently $7,400. The RSP allows an eligible student to pay a regional rate, which is significantly less than out-of-state tuition. The rate is based on a percentage (up to 175 percent) of a college s in-state rate. Current rates are posted at under Data and Reports. How are degree programs approved for RSP status? Graduate programs are approved for RSP status on an annual basis. The residents of a particular state become eligible for an RSP program after a review by that state s public colleges and universities determines that a comparable major or concentration is not offered in-state. Why are certain programs, which aren t offered in a student s home state, not offered under the RSP? Sometimes a college or university decides not to offer certain programs, such as those in high-demand, under the RSP. Also, a few programs are not offered by any New England public college or university (Examples: Aerospace Engineering, Physician Assistant, Professional Golf Management). What happens if a student changes from an approved RSP program to one not approved? A student will be charged the full out-of-state tuition rate from that point forward. What happens if a college decides to discontinue offering a program through the RSP? If a college withdraws an academic program from the RSP, but still offers it, students currently enrolled through the RSP are grandfathered. Can the RSP be used to attend a private college or a college outside New England? No. The RSP is only available at New England public colleges and universities. Is an RSP-eligible student also eligible to apply for financial aid? Yes. A student needs to complete the financial aid applications required by the college(s) where applying for admission in order to be considered for any type of financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans and/or work-study). For general financial aid information, visit and Can a student already enrolled at a college declare an RSP program at that college? Usually. An enrolled student needs to contact the registrar and/or the college s RSP campus representative. Refer to contact information starting on page 33 of this catalog. 4 New England Board of Higher Education

7 Index of Graduate Degree Programs Master s Degree Programs Adult Education...10 Adult Learning...10 Adventure Therapy (MSW/MS Dual Degree)...17 Africana/Afro-American Studies... 8 Agency Counseling...20 Agriculture Education... 8 American Studies... 8 Analytics... 9 Anthropology...20 Applied Financial Mathematics (MS)... 9 Applied Genomics (MS)... 8 Applied Linguistics...13 Applied Physics...19 Architecture... 8 Art Education...10 Art History...21 Artisanry (MFA)...21 Astronomy...19 Autism Studies...15 Bilingual/Bicultural Education...10 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology... 8 Bioinformatics... 8 Biological Engineering...12 Biology: Nurse Anesthesia (RNs only)...15 Biomedical Engineering...13 Biophysics... 8 Biostatistics... 8 Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences... 8 Business Analytics and Project Management... 9 Chemical Engineering...13 Chinese...14 Classics...13 Clinical and Translational Research...15 Clinical and Translational Science...15 Clinical Laboratory Sciences...15 Clinical Mental Health Counseling...19 Communication...10 Community Development and Applied Economics...20 Community Social Psychology...20 Comparative Literature/Literacy...13 Computer Information Technology...10 Conflict Resolution...20 Costume Design (MFA)...21 Criminal Justice/Justice Administration...20 Critical and Creative Thinking...10 Data Science...17 Dental Science...15 Design (Interior) (MS)...21 Design (MFA)...22 Development Policy and Practice...20 Digital Media and Design...22 Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA)...22 Early Childhood Education...11 Earth and Planetary Science...19 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology... 9 Economic and Social Development of Regions...21 Economics...21 Educational Studies...11 Educational Technology...11 Elementary Math Specialist...11 Energy Engineering...13 Engineering and Business...17 Engineering Technology (MS)...13 English as a Second Language...11 English: Creative Writing...14 Entomology... 9 Environmental Conservation...18 Environmental Education...11 Environmental Sciences...17 Environmental Studies...18 Finance... 9 Financial Economics... 9 Financial Risk Management... 9 Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA)...22 Food Science and Nutrition... 8 Food Systems... 8 Forest Resources...18 Forestry (professional MF)...18 French and Francophone Studies...14 Genetics... 9 Geography...21 Germanic Languages and Literatures...14 Global Inclusion and Social Development...17 Global Logistics and Maritime Management (MS)... 9 Global Policy...17 Greek and Latin (Education)...11 Greek and Latin (Language)...14 Health Care Genetics (PSM)...15 Health Education...11 Health Policy and Management...15 Health Promotion...15 Higher Education Counseling...20 Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics...14 Historic Preservation...21 Historical Archaeology...16 History: Archives...16 History: Public History...16 Hospitality and Tourism Management...10 Human Development/Family Studies...14 Human Performance...17 Human Resource Management...10 Human Services...20 Hydrology...19 Industrial Engineering/Operations Research...13 Information Design...22 Information Systems...10 Instructional Design...11 Intermedia Arts (MFA)...22 International and Area Studies... 8 International Relations (MSPA)...21 International Studies...17 Italian...14 Italian Studies (MAT)...11 Japanese...14 Judaic Studies... 8 Justice Studies...16 Kinesiology...11 Labor and Industrial Relations...17 Labor Studies...17 Landscape Architecture... 8 Latin and Classical Humanities...14 Liberal Studies...17 Library and Information Studies...17 Linguistics...14 Literatures, Cultures and Languages...14 Manufacturing Engineering...13 Manufacturing Systems...10 Marine Affairs...17 Marine Affairs (MMA post-professional)...17 Marine Biology... 9 Marine Policy...17 Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program)...18 Maritime Management (MS)...10 Marriage and Family Therapy...21 Materials Science (MS)...19 Materials Science and Engineering...13 Media Studies (Interdisciplinary)...10 Medicinal Chemistry...15 Medieval Studies...18 Microbial Systems Analysis... 9 Museum Studies (History)...18 Music...22 Music (Conducting)...22 Music Composition (MM)...22 Music Education...12 Music: Jazz Studies (MM)...22 Music: Performance (MM)...22 Natural Resources...18 Neuroscience and Behavior... 9 Nursing: Direct Entry Family Psychiatric...15 Nursing: Direct Entry MS...16 Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 5

8 Occupational Therapy...16 Ocean Engineering...13 Oceanography...19 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology...18 Organizational Management...18 Painting (MFA)...22 Pathobiology... 9 Pathology (Human)... 9 Peace and Conflict Studies...18 Pharmaceutical Science...16 Pharmacognosy...16 Pharmacology (and Toxicology)...16 Philosophy...18 Physical Education...12 Plant Pathology... 9 Plastics Engineering...13 Policy, Planning and Management...18 Political Science...21 Polymer Science...19 Polymer Science and Engineering...13 Portuguese Studies... 8 Professional Writing...14 Psychology...20 Public History (MA)...16 Public Health...16 Public Policy (MPP, MPPA)...21 Quaternary Studies...19 Radiological Sciences...19 Recreation and Leisure Services...18 Recreation Management and Policy (MS)...18 Regional Planning...18 Rehabilitation Counseling...20 Resource Utilization...18 School Psychology...20 Secondary Education: Pedagogy...12 Sociology/Applied Sociology...21 Sound Recording Technology...22 Spanish...15 Spanish (Education)...12 Spatial Information Science and Engineering...13 Special Education: ETEP Unified Teaching in Regular Classrooms...12 Special Education: Handicapped Residential...12 Speech-Language Pathology...16 Sport Management...10 Survey Research...21 Sustainability Science... 8 Teaching: Science/Math (MST)...12 Technology Management (MS)...10 TESOL...12 Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design...14 Theatre...22 Urban Multicultural Special Education (d)...12 Urban Studies...21 Women s Studies... 8 Work Environment (Engineering)...13 Writing...14 Writing (MFA)...14 Degree Programs Africana/Afro-American Studies... 8 Agricultural Economics... 8 Anthropology...20 Applied Psychology and Prevention Science...19 Astronomy...19 Audiology (AuD)...15 Bioengineering...12 Biomedical Engineering...13 Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD)...17 Biomedical Sciences... 8 Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology)... 8 Biophysics... 8 Business Administration... 9 Chemical Engineering...13 Chemistry and Biochemistry...19 Clinical and Translational Science...15 Clinical Psychology...19 Communication...10 Communication Disorders...15 Comparative Literature...13 Criminal Justice...16 Curriculum and Instruction...10 Developmental and Brain Sciences...20 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology... 9 Economics...21 Education...11 Educational Psychology...11 Engineering and Applied Science...13 English...14 Entomology... 9 Environmental Biology... 9 Environmental Conservation...18 Environmental Sciences...17 Food Science and Human Nutrition... 8 Food Systems... 8 Forest Resources...18 French...14 Genetics... 9 Geography...19 Geological/Earth Sciences...19 Germanic Languages and Literatures...14 Gerontology...15 Global Governance and Human Security..21 Global Inclusion and Social Development...17 Global Studies...17 Green Chemistry...19 Higher Education Administration (EdD)...11 Higher Education Administration (PhD)...11 Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics...14 History...16 History (American)...16 Human Development and Family Studies...14 Industrial Engineering/Operations Research...13 Italian...14 Kinesiology...11 Kinesiology...17 Law ( JD)...16 Linguistics...14 Literacy and Schooling...12 Literatures, Cultures and Languages...14 Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory... 8 Management...10 Marine Biology... 9 Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program)...17 Materials Science and Engineering...13 Mathematics...17 Mathematics (Education)...12 Mathematics and Science...12 Medicinal Chemistry...15 Medieval Studies...18 Molecular and Cellular Biology... 9 Music...22 Musical Arts...22 Natural Resources...18 Neuroscience and Behavior... 9 Nursing...15 Nursing (BS-DNP)...15 Nursing: Direct Entry DNP...15 Nutrition and Food Sciences... 8 Nutritional Sciences... 9 Ocean Engineering...13 Oceanography...19 Organismic and Evolutionary Biology...18 Pathobiology... 9 Pharmaceutical Science...16 Pharmacognosy New England Board of Higher Education

9 Pharmacology (and Toxicology)...16 Philosophy...18 Physical Therapy...16 Physics...19 Plant and Soil Science... 8 Plastics Engineering...13 Political Science...21 Polymer Science...19 Polymer Science and Engineering...13 Professional Higher Education Administration...12 Public Health...16 Public Policy...21 Regional Planning...18 Resource Economics...18 School Psychology...20 Social Work...20 Sociology...21 Spanish...15 Spatial Information Science and Engineering...13 Special Education...12 Sport Management...10 Statistics...17 Wildlife Ecology...18 Work Environment (Engineering)...13 First-Professional Degree Programs Dental Medicine...15 Medicine...15 Pharmacy (PharmD)...16 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study () Programs Adult and Vocational Education...10 Bilingual/Bicultural Education...10 Classroom Teacher Specialist...10 Cognition and Instruction...10 Counseling Psychology...20 Curriculum and Instruction...10 Educational Coach...11 Educational Leadership...11 Elementary Education...11 Mathematics Education...12 Nursing...15 Reading and Language...12 School Psychology...20 Science Education...12 Secondary Education...12 Special Education...12 Special Physical Education...12 Education Specialist Programs Educational Leadership...11 Elementary Education...11 International Education...11 Reading and Language...12 School Counselor Education...12 School Psychology...20 Secondary Education...12 Social Justice Education...12 Special Education...12 Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 7

10 RSP Graduate Degree Programs Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences CT,,, RI, Agricultural Economics,, RI, International and Area Studies, MA,, RI, Agriculture Education, MA, RI, Judaic Studies, MA,, RI, Food Science and Human Nutrition Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory CT,,, RI, Food Science and Nutrition Portuguese Studies CT,,, RI, Food Systems CT,, MA,, RI Women s Studies, MA,, RI, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Nutrition and Food Sciences CT,, MA,, RI Applied Genomics (MS), RI, Plant and Soil Science Biodiversity and Conservation Biology MA,, RI, Bioinformatics Sustainability Science CT,,, RI Biomedical Sciences CT, MA,, RI, Architecture and Related Services MA, RI Architecture Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology) CT,,, RI,, MA,, RI, Landscape Architecture Biophysics CT,,, RI,, RI Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Africana/Afro-American Studies American Studies CT,,, RI, CT,,, RI, Biostatistics Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences, RI CT,,, RI 8 New England Board of Higher Education

11 RSP Graduate Degree Programs Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Entomology Environmental Biology Genetics Marine Biology CT,,, RI,, RI,, RI,, RI, CT (Entry-level master s students not accepted) Nutritional Sciences Pathobiology Pathology (Human) Plant Pathology, MA MA,, RI, MA CT,, MA,, RI Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Analytics Applied Financial Mathematics (MS) CT, MA, RI,, MA,, RI, Business Administration,,,, Microbial Systems Analysis Molecular and Cellular Biology Neuroscience and Behavior, MA,, RI,,, Business Analytics and Project Management Finance Financial Economics Financial Risk Management, MA,, RI, CT,, CT,, CT, MA,, RI,, MA,, RI,, Global Logistics and Maritime Management (MS) Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 9

12 RSP Graduate Degree Programs Maine Maritime Academy CT, MA,, RI,, RI, Hospitality and Tourism Management CT,,, RI, Information Systems CT,, RI, Human Resource Management Management Manufacturing Systems University of Southern Maine Maritime Management (MS) Maine Maritime Academy Sport Management Technology Management (MS) Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication Media Studies (Interdisciplinary) Rhode Island College, MA,, RI,,, CT,, RI CT, MA,, RI,,, RI,,, RI,, RI,, RI, RI, RI,, RI,,,, CT,, MA,, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Information Technology Education Adult and Vocational Education Adult Education University of Southern Maine Adult Learning Art Education Rhode Island College (Admission highly competitive) Bilingual/Bicultural Education Classroom Teacher Specialist Cognition and Instruction Critical and Creative Thinking (Graduate certificate also available) Curriculum and Instruction, MA,, RI, MA,, MA,,,,,,,,, RI,, RI,, RI,, RI,, RI, CT,,, RI,, RI 10 New England Board of Higher Education

13 RSP Graduate Degree Programs Early Childhood Education Rhode Island College CT,, MA,, Eastern Connecticut State University Rhode Island College English as a Second Language Rhode Island College,, Education Environmental Education CT,, MA, RI, RI, RI, RI, Greek and Latin (Education) CT,,, RI Educational Coach RI, Health Education Plymouth State University (),, MA,, RI, Rhode Island College, Educational Leadership, RI, Higher Education Administration (EdD),, RI,, RI, University of Southern Maine Education Specialist, RI,, RI, Higher Education Administration (PhD) CT,, RI, Educational Psychology, RI, Instructional Design,, RI,,,,, RI, Educational Studies MA, RI MA, RI (Graduate certificate in Educational Technology) International Education Education Specialist CT,,, RI, Educational Technology, RI, Italian Studies (MAT),, RI, Eastern Connecticut State University Elementary Education Education Specialist, RI,, RI,, RI, RI, RI Kinesiology, MA,, RI, Elementary Math Specialist Literacy and Schooling Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 11

14 RSP Graduate Degree Programs, RI CT, RI, Education Specialist CT, RI,, RI Mathematics (Education) CT,, RI, Secondary Education: Pedagogy Rhode Island College CT, Mathematics and Science CT,, RI, Social Justice Education Education Specialist CT,,, RI, Mathematics Education CT,,, RI,,, RI, Spanish (Education) MA, RI, MA, RI, Music Education Rhode Island College University of Southern Maine Western Connecticut State University Physical Education Professional Higher Education Administration Reading and Language CT, MA,, RI, RI, RI Special Education Education Specialist, RI,, RI,,, RI,, RI, Special Education: ETEP Unified Teaching in Regular Classrooms University of Southern Maine CT, MA, RI Special Education: Handicapped Residential Special Physical Education MA,, MA,, RI, Education Specialist, RI, RI Teaching: Science/Math (MST) School Counselor Education Education Specialist RI, TESOL, Science Education, RI, Urban Multicultural Special Education (d) Rhode Island College CT,, MA,,, RI, Engineering Secondary Education, RI Bioengineering CT, Biological Engineering 12 New England Board of Higher Education

15 RSP Graduate Degree Programs CT, MA,, RI, Ocean Engineering Biomedical Engineering CT,, CT,, MA,, CT, MA,, MA, CT, MA, Chemical Engineering (Graduate certificate in Materials Science and Engineering) Plastics Engineering CT,,, RI, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Elastomeric Materials, Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing, Plastics Design, Plastics Materials, Plastics Processing) Polymer Science and Engineering Spatial Information Science and Engineering, RI,, RI, CT, MA,, RI, Energy Engineering Engineering and Applied Science Engineering Technology (MS) Industrial Engineering/Operations Research Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science and Engineering CT,, CT,, MA,, RI, CT,,, CT,,, CT, MA,,, MA,, RI,, MA,, RI, Work Environment (Engineering) CT, MA,, RI, CT,,, RI, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Environmental Risk Assessment, Identification and Control of Ergonomic Hazards, Job Stress and Healthy Job Redesign) English Language and Literature/Letters Applied Linguistics Classics Comparative Literature Comparative Literature/Literacy, RI, CT,,, RI,, RI,,, RI, Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 13

16 RSP Graduate Degree Programs English,, RI,,, RI,,, CT,, MA,, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Chinese CT,,, RI, English: Creative Writing Rhode Island College Latin and Classical Humanities,, CT, MA French French and Francophone Studies, MA,, RI,, RI,, RI, CT,,, RI, RI, Linguistics,, RI, Germanic Languages and Literatures,, RI,,, RI,,, RI,, RI,,, RI, RI,,, RI, RI,,, RI Professional Writing (Certificate program also available) Writing Writing (MFA) CT,, RI, CT,, RI, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Human Development and Family Studies RI,, MA,, RI, Greek and Latin (Language) Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics Italian CT,, MA,, RI CT,,, RI, CT,,,, MA,, RI,, MA,, RI, Human Development/Family Studies MA, Japanese CT,,, RI, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design MA, MA, MA, Literatures, Cultures and Languages,, RI 14 New England Board of Higher Education

17 RSP Graduate Degree Programs Spanish (Hispanic Studies) Health Professions and Related Programs,, RI,, RI, Health Care Genetics (PSM) Health Policy and Management, MA,, RI,, RI,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Health Informatics, Health Management and Health Policy) Western Connecticut State University, RI, Audiology (AuD),, RI, Health Promotion, MA,, RI, Autism Studies,, RI, Medicinal Chemistry, MA,, CT,,, RI, Biology: Nurse Anesthesia (RNs only), MA,, RI, Medicine First-Professional, MA,, Clinical and Translational Research Clinical and Translational Science,, RI School of Medicine (Admission highly competitive) Nursing (Admission highly competitive),, RI CT,, RI, CT,, MA,, RI University of Massachusetts Worcester CT,, RI,,, RI,, Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Graduate certificates in Nutritional Sciences and Clinical Pathology) CT,,,,,,,,, Communication Disorders,, RI, University of Massachusetts Worcester,,,,,, Dental Medicine First-Professional School of Medicine, MA,, RI, Nursing (BS-DNP) Dental Science, MA,, RI, Nursing: Direct Entry DNP University of Massachusetts Worcester CT,,, RI Gerontology CT,,, RI, Nursing: Direct Entry Family Psychiatric CT,,, RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 15

18 RSP Graduate Degree Programs University of Southern Maine CT, MA,, RI, RI, Nursing: Direct Entry MS University of Massachusetts Worcester (Concentrations in Population Health and Doctor of Nursing Practice) Occupational Therapy University of Southern Maine Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacognosy CT, RI, CT, RI, CT, RI, CT, RI,,,,,,,,,,,,,, MA,, University of Southern Maine Speech-Language Pathology History Historical Archaeology History History (American) RI, RI, RI, RI, RI,, CT,,, RI,, RI,, RI,, RI, RI, RI,, MA,, History: Archives Pharmacology (and Toxicology), MA, History: Public History CT,,, RI,, RI,, MA,, MA, Public History (MA) Pharmacy (PharmD) First-Professional Physical Therapy, MA,, Legal Professions and Studies Criminal Justice, MA, RI, CT,,, RI,,, Justice Studies, CT,, MA, RI, Public Health,, RI, Law (JD) School of Law RI,,, RI, School of Law RI, 16 New England Board of Higher Education

19 RSP Graduate Degree Programs University of Massachusetts School of Law RI, CT, School of Law Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Studies RI, CT, MA, Global Inclusion and Social Development CT,,, RI, CT, MA, Library Science CT,, RI, Library and Information Studies CT,, MA,, Global Policy CT, MA,, RI, Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics Global Studies CT,,, RI, Human Performance, International Studies Statistics, Kinesiology, MA,, RI, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies,, RI, Adventure Therapy (MSW/MS Dual Degree) CT,, MA, RI, Labor and Industrial Relations CT,, MA,, Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) CT,,, RI, Labor Studies CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificate also available) CT,,, RI, CT,,, RI, Marine Affairs CT,, MA,, Data Science,, RI Marine Affairs (MMA post-professional) CT,, MA,, Engineering and Business Environmental Sciences,, RI CT, MA,, RI, CT, Marine Policy Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) CT, MA,, RI, RI, RI, Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 17

20 RSP Graduate Degree Programs RI, MA,, RI, RI, CT, RI, RI, Forest Resources CT,, RI, RI, RI, CT, RI Medieval Studies Forestry (professional MF), MA,, RI, CT, MA,, RI,, MA,, RI, Natural Resources Museum Studies (History) CT,, RI, MA MA MA Organismic and Evolutionary Biology MA MA MA Organizational Management Resource Economics,, Eastern Connecticut State University, MA,, RI,,, Peace and Conflict Studies CT,,, RI, Resource Utilization RI Policy, Planning and Management University of Southern Maine CT,, RI, Wildlife Ecology (Admission highly competitive) CT,, RI, Regional Planning Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Conservation Environmental Studies CT,,, RI, CT,,, RI, CT, RI CT CT Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Management and Policy (MS) Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy, MA, RI,, MA, RI,, RI,,, RI,,, RI, 18 New England Board of Higher Education

21 RSP Graduate Degree Programs,, RI, Physical Sciences Applied Physics (Accelerated bachelor s to master s program also available) Astronomy CT, CT, CT,, RI, (Admission highly competitive) (Admission highly competitive) Physics CT,, RI, Chemistry and Biochemistry CT, RI, Earth and Planetary Science, RI, Polymer Science, RI, Western Connecticut State University, RI,, RI, Geography,, RI,, RI,, RI, Geological/Earth Sciences Green Chemistry Hydrology Materials Science (MS) Oceanography RI, RI, RI, RI, CT,,, RI, CT,, MA, MA, RI MA, RI MA, RI Quaternary Studies Radiological Sciences, RI, CT, MA,, RI, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Medical Physics, Radiological Health Physics, General Work Environment ) Psychology Applied Psychology and Prevention Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling Rhode Island College Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive) CT,,, RI, MA, MA, Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 19

22 RSP Graduate Degree Programs, Community Social Psychology CT,,, (Graduate certificates in Behavioral Intervention Autism, Domestic Violence Protection and Family Studies) Counseling Psychology Developmental and Brain Sciences Higher Education Counseling Psychology Rehabilitation Counseling, CT,, RI, MA, RI,, RI, Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work Public Affairs and Services Community Development and Applied Economics Conflict Resolution (Certificate program also available) Criminal Justice/Justice Administration,, MA,, RI, CT,, MA,, RI CT,,, RI,,, RI,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Criminal Justice Informatics, Forensic Criminology, Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy Development, Security Studies) Western Connecticut State University Human Services Social Sciences,, RI, CT,,, RI, School Psychology Rhode Island College,, RI,,,,,,,,, Agency Counseling Rhode Island College Western Connecticut State University Anthropology, RI,,, RI,,, RI,, University of Southern Maine,, RI, Education Specialist,,, Development Policy and Practice, RI, CT,, MA, RI,, 20 New England Board of Higher Education

23 RSP Graduate Degree Programs Economic and Social Development of Regions CT,, RI (Graduate certificates in Peace and Resolution Studies, Economic and Social Development of Regions) Economics, RI,, RI,, RI, RI, RI, RI, RI Public Policy Public Policy (MPP, MPPA),,, CT,,, RI,,, RI (MPP applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst or a Five-College campus) Sociology,, RI, RI, RI,, RI, Geography,, RI,,, RI, Sociology/Applied Sociology, RI,, RI,,, RI,, RI, Global Governance and Human Security CT,,, RI, (Accelerated bachelor s to master s program also available), RI,, RI, Historic Preservation CT,, MA,, RI Survey Research, RI, International Relations (MSPA) CT, RI, Urban Studies, MA,, RI, Marriage and Family Therapy, MA,, MA, Visual and Performing Arts Art History,,, MA,,, RI,, MA,,, RI, Political Science,, RI, Artisanry (MFA) CT,,, RI,,, RI,, Costume Design (MFA), MA,, RI,, Design (Interior) (MS) Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 21

24 RSP Graduate Degree Programs University of Southern Maine CT, RI, Design (MFA) CT,,, RI, Music: Jazz Studies (MM) University of Southern Maine CT,, RI, Digital Media and Design,, RI, Music: Performance (MM), RI, Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA),, RI, University of Southern Maine Musical Arts Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA) Johnson State College (),, RI Painting (MFA), MA,, RI,,, RI, RI,, RI,, RI Sound Recording Technology CT,, Information Design,, RI, Theatre,, Intermedia Arts (MFA) CT, MA,, RI, Music,, RI,,, RI, University of Southern Maine Music (Conducting), RI, University of Southern Maine, RI, Music Composition (MM) CT, RI, 22 New England Board of Higher Education

25 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Connecticut CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Educational Leadership, RI, Classroom Teacher Specialist Counseling Psychology Educational Coach, RI,, MA,, RI, Reading and Language, RI Educational Leadership, RI, Agency Counseling Art Education Biology: Nurse Anesthesia (RNs only),, MA,, RI, Reading and Language School Psychology Art Education, RI,,, Communication, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, RI, Computer Information Technology, RI, Early Childhood Education Criminal Justice/Justice Administration,, RI, Environmental Studies MA,, RI, Early Childhood Education Health Education, Earth and Planetary Science, RI, Human Performance, Educational Studies MA, RI Instructional Design,, RI, Educational Technology, RI, Marriage and Family Therapy, MA, Engineering Technology (MS), MA,, RI, Political Science, Geography Higher Education Counseling Information Design International and Area Studies Marriage and Family Therapy Music Education Physical Education Psychology,, RI, MA, RI,, RI,, MA,, RI,, MA, Psychology Public Health Recreation and Leisure Services School Psychology Sociology/Applied Sociology Speech-Language Pathology Urban Studies Women s Studies RI,, MA, RI,,, RI,,,,, MA,, RI, Public History (MA) Rehabilitation Counseling Spanish (Education) Technology Management (MS) TESOL EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Early Childhood Education, MA, RI,,, RI, MA, RI, RI,, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Adult and Vocational Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education Cognition and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education Mathematics Education, MA,, RI,,, RI,,, RI,, RI, RI,, RI, Educational Technology, RI, School Psychology,, Organizational Management, MA,, RI, Science Education, RI, SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Secondary Education, RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 23

26 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Special Education, RI, Musical Arts, MA,, RI, Special Physical Education, MA,, RI, Natural Resources MA Nursing,, Agricultural Economics,, RI, Nursing (BS-DNP) Anthropology, RI, Nutritional Sciences MA Audiology (AuD),, RI, Oceanography Biomedical Engineering MA,, Pathobiology,, RI, Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology), MA,, RI, Pharmaceutical Science,, Biophysics, RI Philosophy,, RI, Business Administration,, Physical Therapy, Chemical Engineering Physics Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive) Comparative Literature Curriculum and Instruction Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Economics Educational Psychology English,, RI,, RI,, RI,,,, Political Science Polymer Science Public Health Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education,, RI,, RI,,, RI,, MA,, RI,, RI,,, RI,,, RI, French, MA,, RI, Sport Management,, RI, Genetics Geography Geological/Earth Sciences Germanic Languages and Literatures,, RI, RI,,, RI, Statistics First-Professional Pharmacy (PharmD) Adult Learning,, MA,, MA,, History, RI, Agriculture Education, MA, RI, Human Development and Family Studies, MA,, RI, Anthropology, RI, Italian, MA,, RI, Applied Financial Mathematics (MS), MA,, RI, Kinesiology, MA,, RI, Applied Genomics (MS), RI, Linguistics,, RI, Art History,, RI, Literatures, Cultures and Languages,, RI Biodiversity and Conservation Biology MA,, RI, Materials Science and Engineering, MA,, RI, Biomedical Engineering, MA, Mathematics Biophysics, RI Medieval Studies, MA,, RI, Business Analytics and Project Management, MA,, RI, Molecular and Cellular Biology Chemical Engineering Music,, RI, Clinical and Translational Research,, RI 24 New England Board of Higher Education

27 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Comparative Literature/Literacy,, RI, Political Science, Costume Design (MFA), MA,, RI, Polymer Science, RI, Dental Science, MA,, RI, Psychology Digital Media and Design Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Economics Financial Risk Management, RI,,, RI,, RI, RI,, MA,, RI, Public Health Sociology/Applied Sociology Spanish Sport Management Survey Research RI,, RI,, RI,, MA,, RI, Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA),, RI UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW French and Francophone Studies, RI, Law (JD) RI, Genetics Geography,, RI, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF DICINE First-Professional Germanic Languages and Literatures,, RI Dental Medicine, MA,, RI, Health Care Genetics (PSM), MA,, RI, Medicine (Admission highly competitive),, RI Health Promotion Human Development/Family Studies, MA,, RI, MA, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Human Resource Management, MA,, RI, Agency Counseling International Studies, MA,, RI, Criminal Justice/Justice Administration,, RI, Italian Judaic Studies Linguistics Literatures, Cultures and Languages Materials Science (MS), MA,, RI,, MA,, RI,, RI,,, RI MA, RI Earth and Planetary Science Health Policy and Management Music Education Maine MAINE MARITI ACADEMY, RI,, RI, Materials Science and Engineering Medieval Studies, MA,, RI,, MA,, RI, Global Logistics and Maritime Management (MS) CT, MA,, RI, Microbial Systems Analysis, MA,, RI, Maritime Management (MS) CT, MA,, RI, Music Music (Conducting), RI, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Educational Leadership, RI, Music: Performance (MM) Natural Resources Oceanography MA Elementary Education Nursing (Admission highly competitive), RI CT,, RI, Pathobiology MA Reading and Language, RI Pharmaceutical Science,, Science Education, RI, Philosophy,, RI, Secondary Education, RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 25

28 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Special Education, RI, Forest Resources CT, RI Forestry (professional MF) CT, MA,, RI, Anthropology Biomedical Sciences Chemical Engineering Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive), RI, MA, RI French and Francophone Studies Global Policy Human Development/Family Studies Information Systems, RI, CT, MA,, RI, MA, CT,, RI, Curriculum and Instruction Intermedia Arts (MFA) CT, MA,, RI, Education Environmental Sciences Food Science and Human Nutrition Forest Resources RI, CT, CT,, RI, Kinesiology Liberal Studies Marine Biology Marine Policy CT, MA, CT, MA,, RI, Geological/Earth Sciences History History (American) RI,, RI, RI, Music Music Composition (MM) Music Education Literacy and Schooling CT, RI, Music: Performance (MM) Marine Biology Oceanography Nutritional Sciences MA Plant Pathology CT Oceanography Psychology Physics Quaternary Studies CT, MA,, RI, Professional Higher Education Administration CT, MA,, RI Resource Utilization RI Spatial Information Science and Engineering Wildlife Ecology CT, MA,, RI, CT,, RI, Spanish (Education) Spatial Information Science and Engineering MA, RI, CT, MA,, RI, (Admission highly competitive) Special Education: Handicapped Residential MA, Bioinformatics Biological Engineering CT, MA,, RI, CT, MA,, RI, Teaching: Science/Math (MST) UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW Chemical Engineering Law (JD) RI, Communication Economics Educational Technology Engineering and Business, RI,, RI, CT, MA,, RI, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE Educational Leadership School Psychology, RI,, Entomology Environmental Sciences Adult Education MA,, Financial Economics CT, MA,, RI, Manufacturing Systems CT,, RI Food Science and Nutrition Music 26 New England Board of Higher Education

29 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Music (Conducting), RI, Management,, Music Composition (MM) Music Education Music: Jazz Studies (MM) Music: Performance (MM) Nursing: Direct Entry Family Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Policy, Planning and Management Public Health Special Education: ETEP Unified Teaching in Regular Classrooms CT, RI, CT,, RI, CT, MA,, RI, CT, RI, CT,, RI, RI, CT, MA, RI Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Mathematics Molecular and Cellular Biology Music Neuroscience and Behavior Nursing Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Philosophy Physics RI,,, RI,,,,,, RI, Massachusetts UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Plant and Soil Science Political Science Polymer Science,, RI,, RI, Africana/Afro-American Studies CT,,, RI, Polymer Science and Engineering, RI, Anthropology, RI, Public Health,, RI, Astronomy CT,, RI, Regional Planning CT,,, RI, Audiology (AuD),, RI, Resource Economics,, Chemical Engineering School Psychology, Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive) Communication Communication Disorders, RI,,, RI, Sociology Sport Management Education Specialist Educational Leadership, RI,,, RI,, RI, Comparative Literature,, RI, Elementary Education, RI Economics, RI, International Education CT,,, RI, Education RI, School Counselor Education RI, English, School Psychology,, Entomology, RI, Secondary Education, RI Environmental Conservation CT, RI Social Justice Education CT,,, RI, Geological/Earth Sciences Germanic Languages and Literatures RI,,, RI, Special Education, RI, Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics CT,,, RI, Africana/Afro-American Studies CT,,, RI, History, RI, Anthropology, RI, Industrial Engineering/Operations Research CT,,, Architecture CT,,, RI, Kinesiology,, RI, Art Education, Linguistics,, RI, Art History,, RI, Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 27

30 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Astronomy Chemical Engineering CT,, RI, Public Policy (MPP, MPPA),, RI (MPP applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst or a Five-College campus) Chinese CT,,, RI, Regional Planning CT,,, RI, Classics CT,,, RI School Psychology, Communication, Sociology/Applied Sociology, RI, Comparative Literature/Literacy,, RI, Sport Management, RI, Design (Interior) (MS) CT,,, RI, Sustainability Science CT,,, RI Economics RI, Theatre,, Entomology Writing CT,, RI, Environmental Conservation Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA) CT,, RI UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON French and Francophone Studies, RI, School Psychology,, Geography Germanic Languages and Literatures,, RI,,, RI Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) CT,,, RI, Greek and Latin (Education) Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics CT,,, RI CT,,, Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive) Developmental and Brain Sciences CT,, RI, Hospitality and Tourism Management CT,,, RI, Education RI, Industrial Engineering/Operations Research CT,,, Environmental Biology CT Italian Studies (MAT),, RI, Environmental Sciences CT, Japanese CT,,, RI, Gerontology CT,,, RI, Kinesiology Global Governance and Human Security CT,,, RI, Labor Studies CT,,, RI, Global Inclusion and Social Development CT,,, RI, Landscape Architecture CT,,, RI, Green Chemistry CT,,, RI, Linguistics, RI, Higher Education Administration (EdD), RI, Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI, Higher Education Administration (PhD) CT,, RI, Music Neuroscience and Behavior Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Philosophy Political Science Polymer Science,,, RI,,, RI, Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Nursing Public Policy School Psychology American Studies RI,,, CT,,, RI,, CT,,, RI, Polymer Science and Engineering, RI, Applied Linguistics, RI, Public Health RI, Applied Physics CT, (Accelerated bachelor s to master s program also available) 28 New England Board of Higher Education

31 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Bilingual/Bicultural Education, RI, Data Science,, RI Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences CT,,, RI, Design (MFA),, RI, Conflict Resolution CT,,, RI, Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA),, RI (Certificate program also available) Health Policy and Management, RI, Critical and Creative Thinking (Graduate certificate also available) CT,,, RI, Marine Biology Economics RI Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI, English as a Second Language, Portuguese Studies CT,,, RI, Environmental Sciences Global Inclusion and Social Development CT,, RI, Professional Writing (Certificate program also available) CT,, RI, Historical Archaeology CT,,, RI, Psychology History: Archives CT,,, RI, Public Policy (MPP, MPPA),, RI History: Public History, RI, Technology Management (MS) RI, Human Services Instructional Design (Graduate certificate in Educational Technology) CT,,, RI,,, RI, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL Applied Psychology and Prevention Science CT,,, RI, International Relations (MSPA) CT, RI, Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) CT,,, RI, Latin and Classical Humanities CT,,, RI (Graduate certificate also available) Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Rehabilitation Counseling School Psychology Sociology/Applied Sociology (Accelerated bachelor s to master s program also available) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) Chemistry and Biochemistry Engineering and Applied Science Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory RI,,, RI,,, RI, CT,,, RI, CT, RI, CT, CT,,, RI, Business Administration Criminal Justice Global Studies Literacy and Schooling Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Mathematics and Science Nursing Pharmaceutical Science Physical Therapy Physics Plastics Engineering,, CT,,, RI, CT,,, RI, CT, RI, RI, CT,,, RI,,,,,, CT,,, RI, Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI, Polymer Science, RI, Mathematics (Education) CT,, RI, Work Environment (Engineering) CT,,, RI, Nursing Art Education Artisanry (MFA),,, CT,,, RI, Education Specialist Reading and Language Applied Physics Autism Studies, RI CT, CT,,, RI, Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 29

32 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Chemical Engineering (Graduate certificate in Materials Science and Engineering) Clinical Laboratory Sciences CT,,, (Graduate certificates in Nutritional Sciences and Clinical Pathology) Nursing: Direct Entry DNP CT,,, RI Nursing: Direct Entry MS CT, RI, (Concentrations in Population Health and Doctor of Nursing Practice) Community Social Psychology CT,,, (Graduate certificates in Behavioral Intervention Autism, Domestic Violence Protection and Family Studies) Criminal Justice/Justice Administration,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Criminal Justice Informatics, Forensic Criminology, Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy Development, Security Studies) Economic and Social Development of Regions CT,, RI (Graduate certificates in Peace and Resolution Studies, Economic and Social Development of Regions) Energy Engineering Environmental Studies Finance Health Policy and Management CT,, CT, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Health Informatics, Health Management and Health Policy) Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI, New Hampshire PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY Health Education UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Chemical Engineering Economics Education English Genetics Geological/Earth Sciences History (American) Marine Biology,, RI, RI,, RI, RI, Music Mathematics Peace and Conflict Studies CT,,, RI, Mathematics (Education) CT,, RI, Pharmaceutical Science Plastics Engineering,, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Elastomeric Materials, Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing, Plastics Design, Plastics Materials, Plastics Processing) Public Health Radiological Sciences RI, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Medical Physics, Radiological Health Physics, General Work Environment ) Sound Recording Technology Work Environment (Engineering) CT,, CT,,, RI, (Graduate certificates in Environmental Risk Assessment, Identification and Control of Ergonomic Hazards, Job Stress and Healthy Job Redesign) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW Law (JD) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER RI, Natural Resources Ocean Engineering Physics Sociology Adventure Therapy (MSW/MS Dual Degree) Analytics Chemical Engineering Development Policy and Practice Early Childhood Education Economics Educational Studies Environmental Conservation Environmental Education MA CT,,, RI, CT,, MA, RI,, MA, RI, CT,, MA, RI, RI, MA, RI CT CT,, MA, RI, Nursing CT,, RI, Genetics Nursing,, Human Development/Family Studies Hydrology MA, CT,, MA, 30 New England Board of Higher Education

33 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Justice Studies CT,, MA, RI, English: Creative Writing CT, MA Kinesiology Health Education, Liberal Studies CT, MA, Media Studies (Interdisciplinary) CT,, MA,, Linguistics, RI, Music Education Marine Biology Secondary Education: Pedagogy CT, Marriage and Family Therapy Materials Science (MS), MA, MA, RI Urban Multicultural Special Education (d) CT,, MA,, Museum Studies (History) Music CT,, RI, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Chemical Engineering Music Composition (MM) Natural Resources CT, RI, MA Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive) Nursing: Direct Entry MS CT, RI, English, Occupational Therapy CT, RI, Mathematics Ocean Engineering CT, MA, Medicinal Chemistry, MA,, Oceanography Nursing,, Painting (MFA), RI Nutrition and Food Sciences Political Science, Ocean Engineering CT,, Public Health Recreation Management and Policy (MS) RI,, MA, RI Oceanography (Admission highly competitive) Pharmaceutical Science,, Sociology/Applied Sociology, RI, Pharmacognosy, MA,, Spanish Writing (MFA) RI, Pharmacology (and Toxicology) Physics, MA, UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF LAW Law (JD) Rhode Island RI, Resource Economics School Psychology Chemical Engineering,,, RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE School Psychology Agency Counseling,, Finance Human Development/Family Studies Kinesiology Labor and Industrial Relations CT,, MA, CT,, MA,, Art Education, Library and Information Studies CT,, MA,, (Admission highly competitive) Clinical Mental Health Counseling Early Childhood Education MA, Manufacturing Engineering Marine Affairs CT, MA,, CT,, MA,, Elementary Math Specialist CT,, MA,, Marine Affairs (MMA post-professional) CT,, MA,, English as a Second Language, Marriage and Family Therapy, MA, Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 31

34 RSP Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution Medicinal Chemistry, MA,, Data Science,, RI Music Food Science and Nutrition Ocean Engineering CT, MA, Food Systems CT,, MA,, RI Oceanography (Admission highly competitive) Pharmaceutical Science,, Germanic Languages and Literatures Greek and Latin (Language),, RI CT,, MA,, RI Pharmacognosy, MA,, Historic Preservation CT,, MA,, RI Pharmacology (and Toxicology), MA, Materials Science (MS) MA, RI Political Science, Natural Resources MA School Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior (Entry-level master s students not accepted), Spanish (Hispanic Studies) Pathology (Human) CT,, MA,, RI Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design CT,, MA,, Pharmacology (and Toxicology), MA, Vermont JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA),, RI UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Bioengineering CT, Clinical and Translational Science CT,, MA,, RI Clinical Psychology (admission highly competitive) Food Systems CT,, MA,, RI Mathematics Molecular and Cellular Biology Natural Resources MA Neuroscience and Behavior, Nursing: Direct Entry DNP CT,,, RI Physical Therapy, Plant and Soil Science Agency Counseling Biostatistics CT,,, RI Clinical and Translational Science,, RI Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA, Community Development and Applied Economics CT,, MA,, RI 32 New England Board of Higher Education

35 Contact Information for Participating Graduate Institutions Connectcut CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Stanley Street New Britain, CT Patricia Gardner, Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street Willimantic, CT Patricia A. Kleine, Dean of Education / Professional Studies & Graduate Program Crescent Street New Haven, CT Alexis Haakonsen, Director of Admissions Western Connecticut State University White Street Danbury, CT Jay Murray, Director of Admissions Christopher Shankle, Associate Director of Graduate Admissions UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 1800 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT Anne Lanzit, Program Administrator School of Law 55 Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT Karen DeMeola, Assistant Dean for Admissions & Student Finance Timothy Fisher, Dean Maine MAINE STATE COLLEGES Maine Maritime Academy Pleasant Street Box C-1 Castine, Jeffrey Wright, Director of Admissions UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Hitchner Hall 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 300 Orono, Scott G. Delcourt, Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies Daniel H. Sandweiss, Dean and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies School of Law 246 Deering Avenue Portland, Alison Beyea, Director of Admissions Peter Pitegoff, Dean University of Southern Maine 96 Falmouth Street PO Box 9300 Portland, Dahlia Lynn, Dean of Graduate Studies Mary Sloan, Assistant of Graduate Studies Massachusetts UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS 154 Hicks Way Amherst, MA Patrick Sullivan, Deputy University Registrar Morrissey Blvd. University College Boston, MA Zong-Guo Xia, Vice Provost for Reasearch and Dean of Graduate Studies Old Westport Road Admin. Room 209 North Dartmouth, MA Tesfay J. Meressi, Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research University Avenue Lowell, MA Linda Southworth, Director of Graduate Admissions University of Massachusetts School of Law 333 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, MA Mary Lu Bilek, Dean and Professor of Law University of Massachusetts Worcester 55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA Diane Brescia, Director of Student Affairs Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 33

36 Contact Information for Participating Graduate Institutions New Hampshire UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Plymouth State University 17 High Street MSC #1 Plymouth, Andrew B. Palumbo, Assistant VP of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions Main Street Huddleston Hall G05B Durham, Harry J. Richards, Dean, Graduate School Dovev Levine, Admissions Officer School of Law 2 White Street Concord, Jordan Budd, Interim Dean Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND INSTITUTIONS Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI Holly Shadoian, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs Lippitt Road Kingston, RI Nasser H. Zawia, Dean, Grad School Andrea Rushnack, Associate Dean of Graduate School Vermont UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT 85 South Prospect Street 349 Waterman Burlington, Cynthia Forehand, Dean of the Graduate College VERMONT STATE COLLEGES Johnson State College College Hill Johnson, Penny P. Howrigan, Associate Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Services New England Board of Higher Education

37 Regional Student Program Tuition Break Policies 1. Program Authorization The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) was established by the New England Higher Education Compact, a formal interstate agreement among the six states authorized by the United States Congress in NEBHE established the New England Regional Student Program (RSP) in 1957 to fulfill the purposes of the Compact. Through the RSP, the New England states cooperate to share academic programs offered by their public higher education institutions and provide eligible New England residents with a tuition break when they pursue approved programs not offered by their home-state public colleges and universities. 2. Participating Institutions All of New England s public community colleges, state colleges and universities participate in the RSP, because of their state s membership in the Compact. Each institution and/or system has a designated RSP representative. 3. Criteria for RSP Eligibility A. Student Eligibility An RSP student must be a permanent resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont and matriculated in an RSP program. A student may be enrolled on a fulltime or part-time basis, unless the institution has a different tuition policy for part-time study. B. Program Eligibility B1. Regional Programs of Study a) Regional programs are academic programs that are distinguished by their content, courses and credits. The majority of regional programs are majors, however, in certain cases they may be specialized concentrations or options that approximate majors in their requirements. Regional programs are not offered by any of the participating institutions in an eligible student s home state, but are offered by at least one participating institution in one of the other New England states. NEBHE engages the participating institutions in an annual review to determine eligibility and publishes an annual catalog of approved programs by early September. b) In the case of certain RSP programs, students may not be eligible for the RSP tuition discount as freshmen, but may be eligible in upper-class years, as specified by the offering institution. Details are explained in the programs footnotes. B2. Additional Programs of Study A student may be RSP-eligible for additional programs as follows. a) Highly specialized graduate programs (in addition to those listed in the RSP catalog) are sometimes available through the RSP by student petition. If a student determines that a specialized program is not available at his/her home-state public institutions, the student may contact the RSP graduate representative to request RSP eligibility at the out-of-state New England state college or university that offers the program. The student needs to provide statements from the homestate public institutions demonstrating the program s unavailability. Approval of RSP status is at the discretion of the institution. b) Participating institutions may choose to offer certificate and diploma programs, which are not necessarily listed in the RSP catalog. c) The community colleges may choose to make available through the RSP any program of study offered at their institutions. B3. Proximity-Based Programs of Study* In certain cases, a student may apply for RSP status at an out-of-state institution that is nearer to his/her permanent/legal residence (in closer proximity) than a home-state institution offering the same program. There may be restrictions to this eligibility: a) Institutions accepting students may limit eligibility: 1. To commuting students only; 2. To students who reside within a certain distance from the accepting institution; and/or 3. To students enrolling in certain programs (e.g. programs listed in the RSP catalog, under-enrolled programs, etc.). b) A home-state institution offering the same program, or a state system, may restrict the eligibility of their state s residents on this basis to commuting students only. Institutions from adjoining states may negotiate any conflicts in their implementation of this policy. NEBHE will act as arbiter when institutions cannot reach agreement. Institutions must notify NEBHE during the annual RSP review whether and how they plan to accept students on this basis, and whether they plan to restrict the participation of their state s residents to commuting students only. * The following institutions have indicated they will consider graduate students under proximity eligibility in some cases: Johnson State College (), Rhode Island College,,,, University of Massachusetts School of Law and University of Southern Maine. More information about participating institutions is available at under Eligibility. Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 35

38 4. Application Procedure and Notification of Acceptance NEBHE does not require a separate application for RSP eligibility. A student needs to complete the college s admissions application, indicate that he/she is applying for RSP status, and list an RSP program as his/her intended major/program of study (see Policy 3B1). Some college applications include a specific question regarding the RSP. A student eligible for RSP status is considered on the same basis as other equally qualified applicants. The institution informs the student of his/her RSP status when accepted to the college. An additional review process may be required for acceptance into certain programs. 5. Effect of RSP Status on Financial Aid Award Financial aid is awarded based on need and/or merit at the discretion of the institution. If a student has been accepted for admission and received a financial aid award prior to declaring an RSP program as his/her intended major, the institution may revise the financial aid award. There is no guarantee that a student s RSP status will provide an additional discount; however, it should not result in a net increase in out-of-pocket expenses. 6. Transfer Students Both internal and external transfer students may be accepted into the RSP. In both cases, a student is eligible for RSP status from the first semester of enrollment in the RSP program of study: a) A student may transfer into an RSP program of study from another program at the same institution. An institution may have specific requirements to change to an RSP program. b) A student may transfer into an RSP program of study from another institution. c) If a student transfers from an RSP program of study into one that is not offered through the RSP, the student will be charged the out-ofstate tuition rate from that point on. 8. Withdrawal, Limitation or Elimination of RSP-Approved Programs a) An institution must give a two-year advance written notice to NEBHE, during the annual RSP review, in order to withdraw an approved program from RSP eligibility. NEBHE will include the withdrawal notice with the program s listing and delete the program from the RSP catalog effective two years from the notice. RSP students enrolled in a program at the time of its withdrawal retain their RSP status until they complete the program. b) An institution/system may limit or cap the enrollment of RSP students. An institution/system must give a two-year advance written notice to NEBHE, during the annual RSP review, indicating the intent to limit or cap future RSP enrollment at the present level. c) If an institution eliminates a program of study, the institution must notify NEBHE in a timely manner so that program can be deleted from the next RSP catalog. d) If an institution is eliminating a program from the RSP because it is no longer classified as a major, but the course requirements for the program remain the same, the institution may continue to offer it as a concentration under the RSP. If the institution chooses not to continue offering it, students currently enrolled in the program will be grandfathered if they continue to pursue the required courses. 9. RSP Tuition Rate The New England Board of Higher Education sets the RSP tuition rate. Consistent with their tuition policy, participating institutions and/or systems may adopt an RSP rate equal to or lower than the RSP rate set by NEBHE. All RSP students enrolled at the same degree level (undergraduate, graduate) at an institution will be charged the same RSP tuition rate. Institutions must give written notice to NEBHE during the annual RSP review of the intent to implement a new rate in the following academic year. 7. Requirement of Progress in the RSP Program An eligible student enrolled in an RSP academic program must make progress in that program by taking the required courses and is monitored accordingly by the college/university. 36 New England Board of Higher Education

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40 New England Board of Higher Education s New England Regional Student Program (RSP) Participating Colleges and Universities Offer Hundreds of Degree Programs Residents of the six New England states are eligible to pay a lower, regional tuition rate (instead of the regular out-of-state tuition rate) when enrolled in associate, bachelor s and graduate degree programs approved under the RSP. Certain colleges allow additional eligibility under the proximity policy when students live closer to an out-of-state college. Some community colleges also allow eligibility for certificate programs and/or for all or most associate degree programs. View eligibility information at Colleges & Universities Offering Bachelor s Programs Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University Western Connecticut State University Maine Maine Maritime Academy at Augusta Farmington at Fort Kent at Machias at Presque Isle University of Southern Maine Massachusetts Bridgewater State University Fitchburg State University Framingham State University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Maritime Academy Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Salem State University Westfield State University Worcester State University New Hampshire Keene State College Plymouth State University -Manchester Rhode Island Rhode Island College Vermont Castleton State College Johnson State College Lyndon State College Vermont Technical College Colleges Offering Associate Programs Connecticut Asnuntuck Community College Capital Community College Gateway Community College Housatonic Community College Manchester Community College Middlesex Community College Naugatuck Valley Community College Northwestern Conn. Community College Norwalk Community College Quinebaug Valley Community College Three Rivers Community College Tunxis Community College Maine Central Maine Community College Eastern Maine Community College Kennebec Valley Community College Northern Maine Community College Southern Maine Community College Washington County Community College York County Community College Maine Maritime Academy at Augusta at Fort Kent at Machias at Presque Isle Massachusetts Berkshire Community College Bristol Community College Bunker Hill Community College Cape Cod Community College Greenfield Community College Holyoke Community College Massachusetts Bay Community College Massasoit Community College Middlesex Community College Mount Wachusett Community College North Shore Community College Northern Essex Community College Quinsigamond Community College Roxbury Community College Springfield Technical Community College New Hampshire Great Bay Community College Lakes Region Community College Manchester Community College Nashua Community College TI, Concord s Community College River Valley Community College White Mountains Community College Rhode Island Community College of Rhode Island Vermont Community College of Vermont Johnson State College Lyndon State College Vermont Technical College Colleges & Universities Offering Graduate Programs Eastern Connecticut State University Johnson State College, Maine Maritime Academy Plymouth State University, Rhode Island College Western Connecticut State University School of Dental Medicine School of Law School of Medicine School of Law University of Massachusetts School of Law University of Massachusetts Worcester School of Nursing University of Southern Maine School of Law [email protected]