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1 NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION S for new england residents GRADUATE CATALOG of the New England Regional Student Program

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3 NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION S for new england residents RSP Tuition Break Graduate Catalog Regional catalog of graduate degree programs offered by New England public colleges and universities through NEBHE s Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), to eligible residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. 61st Edition Published September 2018 (Online only) New England Board of Higher Education 45 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts Telephone: or Fax: tuitionbreak@nebhe.org Table of Contents How to Use Catalog... 3 New Graduate Programs... 3 Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program... 4 Graduate Programs Index... 5 Graduate Programs List... 8 Graduate Programs Listed by Institution Contact Information for Participating Graduate Institutions Regional Student Program Tuition Break Policies Participating Colleges and Universities...Back Cover

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5 Introduction to the Catalog How to Use Catalog The RSP Tuition Break Graduate Catalog is a comprehensive guide to hundreds of graduate degree programs offered through the New England Board of Higher Education s Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP). This catalog explains eligibility for residents of the six New England states. State abbreviations CT MA RI indicate the states whose residents are eligible for a program. Eligibility This catalog explains eligibility for residents of the six New England states. State abbreviations CT MA RI indicate the states whose residents are eligible for a program. Flexible Programs Some programs may be eligible for residents of all New England states. Colleges that offer programs on this basis are flagged with [F] if they allow eligibility for all residents. Specific programs are listed in this catalog. Proximity-Based Programs Colleges are flagged with [P] on the last page of this catalog if they allow eligibility under Proximity, for residents who live closer to the college than an in-state college. Details about eligibility appear on pages 4 and 32. Programs listed by degree and area of study The catalog lists associate and bachelor s degree programs by area of study: Arts & Liberal Arts Business & Management Engineering & Technology Health & Human Services Science & Math. Information for each institution The catalog provides a program list and contact information for every participating college or university. Visit our website and Find a Program to search undergraduate and graduate programs and view brochures and catalogs. Additional New Programs New GRADUATE Programs Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Systems (MS /NG)... MA RI Art Administration (MA) Castleton University...CT MA RI Athletic Leadership (MS.ATL) Castleton University... CT RI Industrial and Systems Engineering (PhD)... CT Special Education in Inclusion and Transition (MS)... MA Graduate Programs Flexible Policy [F] Rhode Island College [F]... CT MA (All master s programs)... (All programs excluding: Critical & Creative Thinking (MA), Instructional Design (d)) University of Southern Maine [F]... CT MA RI (Nursing programs as listed in the catalog) [F] College offers programs under the new Flexible Policy. Specific programs are listed in this catalog. Residents of all other New England states are eligible. For more information about the Flexible Policy, see description on page 4 and policies on page 32. NOTE: State abbreviations indicate eligible residents Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 3

6 Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP) Tuition Break The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break officially known as the New England Regional Student Program (RSP) enables eligible students to be charged a tuition rate that is lower than the regular out-of-state tuition rate for eligible programs at participating New England public colleges and universities. How eligibility works A. New England residency required An eligible student must be a permanent resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. B. Eligible programs are published annually NEBHE publishes lists of degree programs, offering institutions and eligible states at tuitionbreak under Find a Program. Associate and bachelor s degree programs are listed in this catalog. C. Types of program eligibility The colleges and universities decide which programs are eligible. 1. Specialized programs of study only Some colleges choose to offer selected programs, that are eligible only for students from states where the public colleges do not offer the program. Eligibility is determined through a program review by the home-state public institutions. Note: The fact that a program is not offered in-state doesn t guarantee eligibility. A college may decide against offering a program under the RSP. 2. Flexible programs of study Some colleges offer programs under the Flexible Policy, whereby programs are eligible for residents of all five other states. On this basis, colleges may offer specific programs, or most or all programs. These colleges are flagged with an [F]. 3. Proximity Some colleges allow proximity eligibility for students whose home is closer to an out-of-state college than an in-state college. These colleges are flagged with a [P]: See list of colleges on the last page of this catalog. Tuition rate and savings The RSP or regional tuition rate and savings varies by institution. The RSP tuition rate is usually in-between the in-state and out-of-state tuition rates. The average annual savings for a full-time RSP student is $8,000. View tuition rates and savings at How to apply (new students) Select a college and eligible program of study. Check if program has special eligibility requirements or restrictions. Complete the college s admissions application and declare an RSP program as the intended area of study. (NEBHE does not require a separate application.) Once accepted to the college, confirm that the college has granted RSP status. A student may be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis, unless the institution has a different tuition policy for part-time study. Eligibility for enrolled students A student planning to switch to an eligible program needs to request RSP status by contacting the registrar and/or the college s RSP representative (listed in this catalog). Eligibility is at the discretion of the college. A student switching from an RSP program to one not eligible, will be charged the regular out-of-state tuition rate going forward. If a college decides to withdraw a program from the RSP, but still offers the program, a currently enrolled eligible student is grandfathered and retains RSP eligibility if they continuously pursue the program and required courses. An eligible student must make progress in an RSP program by taking the required courses and is monitored accordingly by the college. Eligibility for financial aid 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 their 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. 4. Eligibility for graduate programs by petition Some graduate schools allow students to petition for eligibility for specialized graduate programs, which are not already listed as approved. For details, refer to RSP Policy 3B1c. 4 New England Board of Higher Education

7 Index of Graduate Degree Programs Master s Programs Adult Education Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Systems Adventure Therapy (MSW/MS Dual Degree)...8 Africana/Afro-American Studies...8 Agriculture Education...18 American Studies...8 Analytics Anthropology...8 Applied Financial Mathematics (MS) Applied Genomics (MS)...18 Applied Linguistics...8 Applied Physics...18 Architecture...8 Art Administration...8 Art Education Art History...8 Artisanry (MFA)...8 Arts Administration (MFA)...8 Astronomy...18 Athletic Leadership Athletic Training Autism Studies Bilingual/Bicultural Education Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Bioinformatics...18 Biological Science: Agricultural Sciences...18 Biology: Nurse Anesthesia (RNs only) Biomedical Engineering Biophysics (Molecular and Cell Biology)...18 Biostatistics...18 Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences.18 Business Analytics and Project Management Chemical Engineering Chinese...8 Clinical and Translational Research Clinical Laboratory Sciences Clinical Mental Health Counseling...18 Commerce and Technology (LLM & MCT)...8 Community Development and Applied Economics...8 Community Social Psychology...18 Comparative Literature/Literacy...8 Comparative Literature/Literacy (Literatures, Cultures and Languages)...8 Computer Information Technology Conflict Resolution...8 Costume Design (MFA)...8 Couple and Family Therapy...8 Creative Writing (MFA)...8 Criminal Justice/Justice Administration...9 Critical and Creative Thinking Data Science...9 Dental Science Design (MDes)...9 Design (MFA)...9 Development Policy and Practice...9 Digital Media and Design...9 Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA)...9 Early Childhood Education Earth and Planetary Science...18 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology...18 Educational Studies Educational Technology Elementary Math Specialist Energy and Environmental Management...18 Energy Engineering Engineering and Business...9 Engineering Management English as a Second Language English: Creative Writing...9 Entomology...18 Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Environmental Sciences...9 Environmental Studies Exercise and Health Sciences Finance Financial Economics Financial Risk Management Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA)...9 Food Science and Nutrition Food Systems Forest Resources Forestry (professional MF) French and Francophone Studies...9 French and Francophone Studies (Literatures, Cultures and Languages)..9 Genetics Genetics (Molecular and Cell Biology) Genetics and Genomic Counseling Geography...9 German Studies...9 Germanic Languages and Literatures...9 Germanic Languages and Literatures (Literatures, Cultures and Languages)..9 Global Inclusion and Social Development...9 Global Logistics and Maritime Management Global Policy...10 Greek and Latin (Language)...10 Health Care Administration Health Care Genetics (PSM) Health Education Health Policy and Management Health Promotion Higher Education Counseling Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics...10 Historic Preservation...10 Historical Archaeology...10 History: Archives...10 History: Public History...10 Human Development/Family Studies Human Performance...10 Human Resource Management Human Services Hydrology Industrial Engineering/ Operations Research Information Design...10 Information Systems Instructional Design Instructional Technology Intellectual Property (LLM & MIP)...10 Interdisciplinary Studies...10 Intermedia Arts (MFA)...10 International and Area Studies...10 International Relations...10 International Relations (MSPA)...10 International Studies...10 Italian...10 Italian Studies (MAT) Japanese...10 Judaic Studies...10 Justice Studies...10 Kinesiology Labor and Industrial Relations...10 Labor Studies...10 Landscape Architecture...10 Latin and Classical Humanities...10 Latin and Classical Humanities (MAT)..10 Liberal Studies...11 Library and Information Studies...11 Linguistics...11 Literatures, Cultures and Languages...11 Marine Affairs...11 Marine Affairs (MMA post-professional)...11 Marine Biology Marine Policy...11 Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program)...11 Marine Sciences (PSM)...11 Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 5

8 Maritime Management (MS) Marriage and Family Therapy...11 Materials Science (MS) Materials Science and Engineering Media Studies (Interdisciplinary)...11 Medicinal Chemistry Medieval Studies...11 Microbial Systems Analysis Museum Studies (History)...11 Music...11 Music (Conducting)...11 Music Composition (MM)...11 Music Education Music Pedagogy...11 Music: Jazz Studies (MM)...11 Music: Performance (MM)...11 Natural Resources Natural Resources (Land, Water and Air) Neuroscience and Behavior Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) Nursing (Education) Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Nursing (Non-Nurses with Baccalaureate Degrees) Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) Nursing (RN to MS for Registered Nurses) Nursing: Direct Entry Family Psychiatric Nursing: Direct Entry MS Occupational Therapy Ocean Engineering Oceanography Operations Management Organizational Management...11 Painting (MFA)...11 Pathobiology Pathology (Human) Peace and Conflict Studies...11 Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacognosy Pharmacology (and Toxicology) Philosophy Physical Education Plant Pathology Plant, Soil and Environmental Science.. 20 Plastics Engineering Policy, Planning and Management Political Science Polymer Science Portuguese Studies Professional Writing Psychological Sciences Psychology Public History (MA) Public Health Public Policy (MPP, MPPA) Quantitative Economics Quaternary and Climate Studies Radiological Sciences Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Management and Policy (MS).17 Regional Planning Rehabilitation Counseling School Psychology Secondary Education: Pedagogy Sociology/Applied Sociology Software Engineering Spanish Spanish (Education) Spanish (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Spatial Informatics Spatial Information Science and Engineering Special Education in Inclusion and Transition Special Education: ETEP Unified Teaching in Regular Classrooms Special Education: Handicapped Residential Speech-Language Pathology Sport Management STEM Education Studio Arts Survey Research Sustainability Science Systems Engineering Technology Management (MS) TESOL Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design...18 Theatre Transnational, Cultural and Community Studies Urban Multicultural Special Education..18 Urban Planning and Community Development Urban Studies Women s Studies Writing (MFA) Programs Africana/Afro-American Studies...8 Agricultural and Resource Economics...18 Anthropology...8 Applied Psychology and Prevention Science...18 Astronomy...18 Audiology (AuD) Bioengineering Biological Science: Agricultural Sciences...18 Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD)..8 Biomedical Sciences...18 Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology)...18 Biophysics (Molecular & Cell Biology)...18 Business Administration Chemical Engineering Chemistry and Biochemistry...18 Clinical and Translational Science Clinical Psychology...18 Communication...8 Communication Disorders Comparative Literature...8 Comparative Literature (Literatures, Cultures and Languages)...8 Computational Sciences Counseling Psychology...18 Criminal Justice...9 Curriculum and Instruction Developmental and Brain Sciences...18 Earth and Climate Science...18 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology...18 Economics...9 Education Educational Leadership and Policy Studies...9 Educational Psychology Engineering and Applied Science English...9 Environmental Biology...18 Environmental Conservation Environmental Sciences...9 Exercise and Health Sciences Food Science and Human Nutrition Food Systems Forest Resources French New England Board of Higher Education

9 Genetics Geography Geological/Earth Sciences Geosciences German and Scandinavian Studies...9 Germanic Languages and Literatures (Literatures, Cultures and Languages)..9 Gerontology Global Governance and Human Security.9 Global Inclusion and Social Development.9 Global Studies...10 Green Chemistry Health Promotion Science Higher Education Administration Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics...10 History...10 History (American)...10 Human Development and Family Studies Industrial and Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering/Operations Research Italian...10 Kinesiology... 10, 16 Law (JD)...10 Linguistics...11 Literacy and Schooling Literatures, Cultures and Languages...11 Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory.11 Management Marine Biology Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program)...11 Materials Science and Engineering Mathematics Mathematics (Education) Mathematics and Science Medicinal Chemistry Medieval Studies...11 Molecular and Cellular Biology Music...11 Musical Arts...11 Natural Resources Natural Resources (Land, Water and Air) Neuroscience and Behavior Nursing Nursing (BS-DNP) Nursing Practice (DNP) Nursing: Direct Entry DNP Nutrition and Food Sciences Nutritional Sciences Ocean Engineering Oceanography Pathobiology Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacognosy Pharmacology (and Toxicology) Philosophy Physical Therapy Physics Plant and Soil Science Plastics Engineering Political Science Polymer Science Polymer Science and Engineering Professional Higher Education Administration (EdD) Psychology Public Health Public Policy Public Policy: Educational Leadership Regional Planning Resource Economics School Psychology Social Work Sociology Spanish Spatial Information Science and Engineering Special Education Sport Management Statistics Wildlife Ecology Work Environment (Engineering) First Professional Programs Dental Medicine Medicine Pharmacy (PharmD) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Programs Adult and Vocational Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education Classroom Teacher Specialist Cognition, Instruction and Learning Technology Counseling Psychology...18 Curriculum and Instruction Educational Coach Educational Leadership Elementary Education Literacy Education Mathematics Education Nursing Reading and Language School Psychology Science Education Secondary Education Special Education Special Physical Education Education Specialist Programs Reading and Language School Counselor Education School Psychology Secondary Education Social Justice Education Special Education Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 7

10 Graduate Degree Programs All Areas of Study Flexible All graduate programs* Rhode Island College [F] CT MA (Programs excluded from Flexible: Critical & Creative Thinking (MA), Instructional Design (d)) Selected graduate programs* University of Southern Maine [F] Arts & Liberal Arts Adventure Therapy (MSW/MS Dual Degree) Africana/Afro-American Studies Agency Counseling Rhode Island College [F] CT MA RI CT CT MA Arts Administration (MFA) Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) Chinese (Graduate certificate also available) Commerce and Technology (LLM & MCT) School of Law Communication Community Development and Applied Economics MA RI CT RI CT MA RI Western Connecticut State University American Studies Anthropology Applied Linguistics Architecture Art Administration* Castleton University () Art History Artisanry (MFA) RI RI RI RI RI RI CT MA RI Comparative Literature RI Comparative Literature (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Comparative Literature/Literacy RI RI Comparative Literature/Literacy (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Conflict Resolution Costume Design (MFA) Couple and Family Therapy Creative Writing (MFA) RI MA RI MA CT RI 8 New England Board of Higher Education

11 Graduate Degree Programs Criminal Justice English: Creative Writing Rhode Island College [F] CT MA Criminal Justice/Justice Administration Environmental Sciences RI CT RI (Graduate certificates in Criminal Justice Informatics, Forensic Criminology, Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy Development, Security Studies) Western Connecticut State University RI Data Science Design (MDes) Design (MFA) Development Policy and Practice Digital Media and Design Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA) Economics Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Engineering and Business English RI RI RI CT RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI CT RI CT MA RI Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA) French Northern Vermont University - Johnson [F] French and Francophone Studies CT MA RI RI RI MA RI French and Francophone Studies (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Geography German and Scandinavian Studies German Studies Germanic Languages and Literatures RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI Germanic Languages and Literatures (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Global Governance and Human Security Global Inclusion and Social Development RI RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 9

12 Graduate Degree Programs CT MA RI Global Policy International and Area Studies CT MA RI MA RI Global Studies International Relations Greek and Latin (Language) International Relations (MSPA) CT MA RI Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics International Studies MA RI Historic Preservation CT CT RI (Program has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Historical Archaeology History History (American) History: Archives History: Public History Human Performance Information Design Intellectual Property (LLM & MIP) School of Law School of Law Interdisciplinary Studies Intermedia Arts (MFA) RI RI RI RI RI RI CT MA Italian MA RI MA RI Japanese Judaic Studies MA RI Justice Studies CT Kinesiology RI Labor and Industrial Relations CT MA Labor Studies Landscape Architecture Latin and Classical Humanities Latin and Classical Humanities (MAT) CT RI Law (JD) School of Law RI School of Law RI University of Massachusetts School of Law RI School of Law RI 10 New England Board of Higher Education

13 Graduate Degree Programs Liberal Studies Medieval Studies CT MA MA RI Library and Information Studies MA RI CT MA Museum Studies (History) Linguistics CT RI RI Music RI RI RI RI RI Literatures, Cultures and Languages RI RI Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory Marine Affairs CT MA Marine Affairs (MMA post-professional) CT MA Marine Policy CT MA RI Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI RI RI RI RI RI Marine Sciences (PSM) CT Marriage and Family Therapy MA MA MA Media Studies (Interdisciplinary) Rhode Island College [F] CT MA University of Southern Maine Music (Conducting) RI University of Southern Maine RI Music Composition (MM) CT RI University of Southern Maine CT RI Music Pedagogy CT University of Southern Maine CT Music: Jazz Studies (MM) University of Southern Maine CT RI Music: Performance (MM) University of Southern Maine Musical Arts MA RI Organizational Management Eastern Connecticut State University [F] MA RI Painting (MFA) RI Peace and Conflict Studies Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 11

14 Graduate Degree Programs Philosophy RI RI RI Sociology/Applied Sociology RI RI RI RI Policy, Planning and Management RI University of Southern Maine CT RI Spanish Political Science RI RI RI Portuguese Studies Professional Writing (Certificate program also available) Public History (MA) Public Policy Public Policy (MPP, MPPA) CT RI RI (MPP applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst or a Five-College campus) RI (MPP applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst or a Five-College campus) RI Public Policy: Educational Leadership University of Southern Maine Quantitative Economics Regional Planning Sociology RI CT RI RI (Hispanic Studies) Spanish (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Studio Arts Northern Vermont University - Johnson [F] CT MA RI Survey Research MA RI Theatre Transnational, Cultural and Community Studies Urban Studies Women s Studies MA RI Writing (MFA) RI Business & Management Analytics RI Applied Financial Mathematics (MS) MA RI Athletic Leadership* Castleton University () CT RI Business Administration 12 New England Board of Higher Education

15 Graduate Degree Programs Bioengineering Business Analytics and Project Management CT RI Biomedical Engineering RI Finance MA RI CT MA RI CT CT MA RI Financial Economics Chemical Engineering CT MA RI Financial Risk Management MA RI Global Logistics and Maritime Management (MS) Maine Maritime Academy CT MA RI Human Resource Management MA RI Management Maritime Management (MS) Maine Maritime Academy CT MA RI (Undergraduate portion of the program is covered under the Tuition Break) Operations Management Rhode Island College [F] CT MA Social Work MA RI Sport Management RI RI RI RI Technology Management (MS) RI RI (Graduate certificate in Materials Science and Engineering) Computational Sciences Computer Information Technology RI Energy Engineering CT Engineering and Applied Science CT Engineering Management CT RI Industrial and Systems Engineering* CT Industrial Engineering/Operations Research CT Urban Planning and Community Development CT Information Systems Engineering & Technology Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Systems* MA RI Materials Science and Engineering CT RI MA RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 13

16 Graduate Degree Programs Ocean Engineering Plastics Engineering MA RI CT CT CT MA CT MA (Graduate certificates in Elastomeric Materials, Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing, Plastics Design, Plastics Materials, Plastics Processing) Polymer Science and Engineering Software Engineering Vermont Technical College Spatial Informatics Spatial Information Science and Engineering Systems Engineering Work Environment (Engineering) Health & Human Services Adult and Vocational Education Adult Education University of Southern Maine Art Education Rhode Island College [F] RI MA RI MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA MA RI MA MA CT MA Athletic Training Audiology (AuD) Autism Studies Bilingual/Bicultural Education Biology: Nurse Anesthesia (RNs only) Classroom Teacher Specialist Clinical and Translational Research Clinical and Translational Science Clinical Laboratory Sciences RI RI RI RI RI MA RI RI RI CT MA RI (Graduate certificates in Nutritional Sciences and Clinical Pathology) Cognition, Instruction and Learning Technology Communication Disorders Critical and Creative Thinking University of Massachusetts Boston (Graduate certificate also available) Curriculum and Instruction Dental Medicine First-Professional School of Dental Medicine RI CT RI RI RI MA RI 14 New England Board of Higher Education

17 Graduate Degree Programs Dental Science MA RI Early Childhood Education Gerontology Eastern Connecticut State University [F] MA RI Rhode Island College [F] CT MA Health Care Administration Rhode Island College [F] CT MA Education RI (Areas of focus: Higher Education, Prevention & Intervention, STEM Education & Literacy Education) RI Educational Coach Educational Leadership RI MA RI RI Health Care Genetics (PSM) Health Education Plymouth State University () Rhode Island College [F] Health Policy and Management MA RI CT MA RI (Graduate certificates in Health Informatics, Health Management and Health Policy) Western Connecticut State University RI RI Health Promotion RI University of Southern Maine RI RI Educational Psychology Health Promotion Science RI Educational Studies Higher Education Administration (EdD) Eastern Connecticut State University [F] MA RI Higher Education Administration (PhD) Educational Technology Human Development and Family Studies RI Eastern Connecticut State University [F] MA RI MA RI Elementary Education Human Development/Family Studies RI MA RI MA Elementary Math Specialist MA MA Rhode Island College [F] CT MA Human Services English as a Second Language University of Massachusetts Boston Rhode Island College [F] CT MA Instructional Design Environmental Education RI University of Massachusetts Boston RI Exercise and Health Sciences CT (Graduate certificate in Educational Technology) Instructional Technology Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 15

18 Graduate Degree Programs RI Italian Studies (MAT) RI Kinesiology RI Literacy and Schooling CT RI Literacy Education RI Mathematics (Education) CT RI CT RI Mathematics and Science Mathematics Education RI Medicinal Chemistry MA MA Medicine First-Professional School of Medicine RI Music Education Rhode Island College [F] CT MA University of Southern Maine Western Connecticut State University Nursing CT RI University of Massachusetts Worcester CT RI University of Massachusetts Worcester Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) University of Southern Maine [F] CT MA RI Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing (BS-DNP) Nursing (Education) University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing (Non-Nurses with Baccalaureate Degrees)* University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing (RN to MS for Registered Nurses) University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing Practice (DNP) University of Southern Maine [F] Nursing: Direct Entry DNP University of Massachusetts Worcester CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT MA RI CT RI CT RI (Program has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Nursing: Direct Entry Family Psychiatric University of Southern Maine Nursing: Direct Entry MS University of Massachusetts Worcester (Concentrations: Population Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice) Occupational Therapy University of Southern Maine Pharmaceutical Science CT MA RI CT RI CT RI CT RI CT RI 16 New England Board of Higher Education

19 Graduate Degree Programs RI Science Education RI RI Pharmacognosy MA MA Pharmacology (and Toxicology) MA MA MA Physical Education Physical Therapy (Undergraduate prep program for DPT degree not eligible under the RSP ) Professional Higher Education Administration (EdD) CT RI Public Health RI RI RI RI RI RI RI University of Southern Maine RI Reading and Language RI RI Education Specialist RI Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Management and Policy (MS) School Counselor Education Education Specialist Secondary Education Education Specialist Secondary Education: Pedagogy Rhode Island College [F] Social Justice Education Education Specialist Spanish (Education) Special Education Education Specialist Special Education in Inclusion and Transition* RI RI RI CT MA RI RI RI RI MA Special Education: ETEP Unified Teaching in Regular Classrooms University of Southern Maine Special Education: Handicapped Residential CT MA (Concentrations: Low Incidence Disabilities, High Incidence Disabilities, Early Intervention) Special Physical Education Speech-Language Pathology STEM Education TESOL MA RI MA RI MA RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 17

20 Graduate Degree Programs Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences CT MA Urban Multicultural Special Education (d) Chemistry and Biochemistry Rhode Island College [F] CT MA CT RI Science & Math Agricultural and Resource Economics Agriculture Education Applied Genomics (MS) Applied Physics Applied Psychology and Prevention Science Astronomy Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Bioinformatics Biological Science: Agricultural Sciences Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology) Biophysics (Molecular and Cell Biology) Biostatistics RI RI CT CT RI CT RI MA RI CT MA RI MA RI RI RI CT RI Clinical Mental Health Counseling Northern Vermont University - Lyndon [F] Rhode Island College [F] Western Connecticut State University Clinical Psychology Community Social Psychology CT MA RI CT MA MA MA CT (Graduate certificates in Behavioral Intervention Autism, Domestic Violence Protection and Family Studies) Counseling Psychology Developmental and Brain Sciences Earth and Climate Science Earth and Planetary Science Western Connecticut State University Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Energy and Environmental Management Entomology Environmental Biology RI RI RI RI MA RI 18 New England Board of Higher Education

21 Graduate Degree Programs Green Chemistry Environmental Conservation CT RI Higher Education Counseling CT CT Hydrology Environmental Studies CT MA MA RI Marine Biology CT Food Science and Human Nutrition Food Science and Nutrition Materials Science (MS) Food Systems CT MA RI CT MA RI Mathematics Forest Resources CT RI CT RI Forestry (professional MF) Microbial Systems Analysis CT MA RI MA RI Genetics Molecular and Cellular Biology Genetics (Molecular and Cell Biology) Genetics and Genomic Counseling Geography Geological/Earth Sciences Geosciences MA RI RI RI RI RI Natural Resources (Leadership for Sustainability concentration has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) (Leadership for Sustainability concentration has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Natural Resources (Land, Water and Air) MA MA MA MA MA MA Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 19

22 Graduate Degree Programs Neuroscience and Behavior (Entry-level master s students not accepted) Nutrition and Food Sciences Nutritional Sciences Oceanography Pathobiology Pathology (Human) Pharmacy (PharmD) First-Professional Physics Plant and Soil Science Plant Pathology Plant, Soil and Environmental Science MA MA RI MA CT MA RI MA CT Polymer Science Psychological Sciences Psychology Quaternary and Climate Studies Radiological Sciences RI RI RI CT MA RI (Graduate certificates in Medical Physics, Radiological Health Physics, General Work Environment ) Rehabilitation Counseling Resource Economics School Psychology Rhode Island College [F] University of Massachusetts Boston University of Southern Maine Education Specialist Statistics RI CT MA 20 New England Board of Higher Education

23 Graduate Degree Programs Sustainability Science Wildlife Ecology CT RI CT RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 21

24 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs Connecticut CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Educational Leadership RI Reading and Language RI Agency Counseling Art Education Biology: Nurse Anesthesia (RNs only) MA RI Communication Computer Information Technology RI Criminal Justice/Justice Administration RI Early Childhood Education Educational Studies Educational Technology RI Geography RI Higher Education Counseling Information Design RI International and Area Studies MA RI Marriage and Family Therapy MA Music Education Physical Education Psychology Public History (MA) Rehabilitation Counseling RI Software Engineering MA RI Spanish (Education) Special Education in Inclusion and Transition* MA STEM Education MA RI Technology Management (MS) RI TESOL EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY [F] Early Childhood Education MA RI Educational Studies MA RI Educational Technology MA RI Organizational Management MA RI SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Classroom Teacher Specialist RI Counseling Psychology Educational Coach MA RI Educational Leadership RI Reading and Language RI School Psychology Art Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education Early Childhood Education Environmental Studies Health Education Human Performance Instructional Design Marriage and Family Therapy Political Science Psychology Public Health Recreation and Leisure Services School Psychology Sociology/Applied Sociology Speech-Language Pathology Urban Studies Women s Studies UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Adult and Vocational Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education Cognition, Instruction and Learning Technology Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education Mathematics Education School Psychology Science Education Secondary Education Special Education Special Physical Education Agricultural and Resource Economics Anthropology Audiology (AuD) Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology) Biophysics (Molecular and Cell Biology) Business Administration Chemical Engineering Clinical Psychology Comparative Literature (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Curriculum and Instruction Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Economics Educational Psychology RI MA RI RI MA RI RI MA RI MA RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI MA RI RI RI RI MA RI MA RI RI RI RI RI 22 New England Board of Higher Education

25 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs English Arts Administration (MFA) MA RI French MA RI Athletic Training RI Geography RI Biodiversity and Conservation Biology MA RI Geological/Earth Sciences RI Biomedical Engineering MA RI Germanic Languages and Literatures (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Health Promotion Science History Human Development and Family Studies Italian RI RI RI MA RI MA RI Biophysics (Molecular and Cell Biology) Business Analytics and Project Management Chemical Engineering Clinical and Translational Research Comparative Literature/Literacy (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) RI RI RI RI Kinesiology RI Costume Design (MFA) MA RI Linguistics RI Dental Science MA RI Literatures, Cultures and Languages RI Digital Media and Design RI Materials Science and Engineering MA RI Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA) RI Mathematics Ecology and Evolutionary Biology RI Medieval Studies MA RI Economics RI Molecular and Cellular Biology Energy and Environmental Management MA RI Music RI Financial Risk Management MA RI Musical Arts Natural Resources (Land, Water and Air) Nursing Nursing (BS-DNP) Nutritional Sciences Oceanography MA RI MA MA French and Francophone Studies (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Genetics (Molecular and Cell Biology) Genetics and Genomic Counseling Geography Germanic Languages and Literatures (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) RI MA RI RI RI Pathobiology RI Health Care Genetics (PSM) MA RI Pharmaceutical Science Health Promotion RI Philosophy RI Human Development/Family Studies MA Physical Therapy Human Resource Management MA RI Physics International Studies MA RI Political Science RI Italian MA RI Polymer Science RI Judaic Studies MA RI Psychology Linguistics RI Public Health RI Literatures, Cultures and Languages RI Social Work MA RI Materials Science (MS) Sociology RI Materials Science and Engineering MA RI Spanish RI Medieval Studies MA RI Special Education RI Microbial Systems Analysis MA RI Sport Management RI Music Statistics First-Professional Music (Conducting) Music: Performance (MM) RI Pharmacy (PharmD) Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Systems* Agriculture Education Anthropology Applied Financial Mathematics (MS) Applied Genomics (MS) MA MA RI RI MA RI RI Natural Resources (Land, Water and Air) Oceanography Pathobiology Pharmaceutical Science Philosophy Political Science MA MA RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Catalog 23

26 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs Polymer Science RI Psychological Sciences Anthropology RI Public Health RI Biomedical Sciences Public Policy (MPP, MPPA) RI (MPP applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst or a Five-College campus) Quantitative Economics Sociology/Applied Sociology Spanish (Literatures, Cultures and Languages) Sport Management Survey Research RI RI MA RI UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF DENTAL DICINE First-Professional Dental Medicine UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW Law (JD) Intellectual Property (LLM & MIP) MA RI RI UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF DICINE First-Professional Medicine WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY [P] Agency Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Criminal Justice/Justice Administration Earth and Planetary Science Health Policy and Management Music Education Maine RI MA RI RI RI Chemical Engineering Clinical Psychology Earth and Climate Science RI Education RI (Areas of focus: Higher Education, Prevention & Intervention, STEM Education & Literacy Education) Environmental Sciences Food Science and Human Nutrition Forest Resources History History (American) Marine Biology Nutritional Sciences Oceanography Physics Professional Higher Education Administration (EdD) Psychology Spatial Information Science and Engineering Wildlife Ecology Anthropology Bioinformatics Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Communication Economics Engineering and Business Entomology CT CT RI RI RI MA CT RI CT MA RI CT RI RI CT MA RI CT MA RI RI CT MA RI MAINE MARITI ACADEMY Global Logistics and Maritime Management (MS) CT MA RI Maritime Management (MS) CT MA RI (Undergraduate portion of the program is covered under the Tuition Break) UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Educational Leadership Elementary Education Literacy Education Nursing Science Education Secondary Education Special Education RI RI RI CT RI RI RI RI Environmental Sciences Financial Economics Food Science and Nutrition Forest Resources Forestry (professional MF) French and Francophone Studies Global Policy Human Development/Family Studies Information Systems Instructional Technology Interdisciplinary Studies Intermedia Arts (MFA) Kinesiology Marine Biology Marine Policy CT MA RI CT RI CT MA RI RI CT MA RI MA CT RI RI CT MA CT MA RI CT MA RI 24 New England Board of Higher Education

27 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs Marine Sciences (PSM) CT Policy, Planning and Management CT RI Music Public Health RI Music Education Selected graduate programs* CT MA RI Music Pedagogy Music: Performance (MM) Oceanography CT Special Education: ETEP Unified Teaching in Regular Classrooms Massachusetts CT Plant Pathology CT UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Plant, Soil and Environmental Science Psychology Africana/Afro-American Studies Quaternary and Climate Studies CT MA RI Anthropology RI Spanish (Education) Astronomy CT RI Spatial Informatics CT MA RI Audiology (AuD) RI Spatial Information Science and Engineering CT MA RI Chemical Engineering Special Education: Handicapped Residential MA (Concentrations: Low Incidence Disabilities, High Incidence Disabilities, Early Intervention) STEM Education UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW Law (JD) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE Educational Leadership Nursing Practice (DNP) Public Policy: Educational Leadership School Psychology Adult Education Music Music (Conducting) Music Composition (MM) MA RI RI RI CT MA RI CT RI MA RI CT RI Clinical Psychology Communication Communication Disorders Comparative Literature Economics Education English Environmental Conservation Geosciences German and Scandinavian Studies Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics History Industrial Engineering/Operations Research Kinesiology Linguistics Management Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI RI RI RI RI CT RI RI RI RI CT RI RI RI Music Education Mathematics Music Pedagogy CT Molecular and Cellular Biology Music: Jazz Studies (MM) CT RI Music RI Music: Performance (MM) Neuroscience and Behavior Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) CT MA RI Nursing Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) CT MA RI Philosophy Physics RI Nursing (Education) CT MA RI Plant and Soil Science Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) CT MA RI Political Science RI Nursing (Non-Nurses with Baccalaureate Degrees)* Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) CT MA RI CT MA RI Polymer Science and Engineering Public Health Regional Planning RI RI Nursing (RN to MS for Registered Nurses) CT MA RI Resource Economics Nursing: Direct Entry Family Psychiatric CT MA RI School Psychology Occupational Therapy CT RI Sociology RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Catalog 25

28 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs Sport Management Education Specialist School Counselor Education School Psychology Secondary Education Social Justice Education Special Education RI RI RI RI Africana/Afro-American Studies Anthropology Architecture Art Education Art History Astronomy Chemical Engineering RI CT RI Chinese Comparative Literature/Literacy Creative Writing (MFA) RI CT RI Public Policy (MPP, MPPA) RI (MPP applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at UMass Amherst or a Five-College campus) Regional Planning Sport Management Sustainability Science Theatre UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON School Psychology Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) Clinical Psychology Computational Sciences Counseling Psychology Developmental and Brain Sciences Education Environmental Biology Environmental Sciences Exercise and Health Sciences RI CT RI Design (MDes) Economics Environmental Conservation Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA) RI CT RI Gerontology Global Governance and Human Security Global Inclusion and Social Development Green Chemistry Higher Education Administration (EdD) French and Francophone Studies Geography German Studies Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics RI RI RI CT Higher Education Administration (PhD) Linguistics Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Nursing Public Policy Industrial Engineering/Operations Research CT School Psychology Italian Studies (MAT) RI Japanese Kinesiology All graduate programs* (Programs excluded from Flexible: Critical & Creative Thinking (MA), Instructional Design (d)) American Studies Labor Studies Applied Linguistics Landscape Architecture Applied Physics Latin and Classical Humanities (MAT) CT RI Bilingual/Bicultural Education Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI Conflict Resolution Music Creative Writing (MFA) Critical and Creative Thinking Neuroscience and Behavior (Graduate certificate also available) Political Science Economics Public Health RI English as a Second Language Environmental Sciences 26 New England Board of Higher Education

29 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs Exercise and Health Sciences Business Administration Global Inclusion and Social Development Criminal Justice Historical Archaeology Global Studies History: Archives Literacy and Schooling CT RI History: Public History Human Services Instructional Design (Graduate certificate in Educational Technology) RI Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Mathematics and Science Nursing RI International Relations (MSPA) Pharmaceutical Science Latin and Classical Humanities Physical Therapy Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Rehabilitation Counseling School Psychology Sociology/Applied Sociology Transnational, Cultural and Community Studies Urban Planning and Community Development UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) Chemistry and Biochemistry Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Engineering and Applied Science Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Mathematics (Education) Nursing Art Education Artisanry (MFA) Data Science Design (MFA) Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA) Marine Biology CT RI CT RI CT RI CT RI RI RI RI Physics Plastics Engineering Polymer Science Work Environment (Engineering) Education Specialist Reading and Language Applied Physics Autism Studies Business Analytics and Project Management Chemical Engineering (Graduate certificate in Materials Science and Engineering) RI RI CT RI Clinical Laboratory Sciences CT (Graduate certificates in Nutritional Sciences and Clinical Pathology) 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) Energy Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Studies Finance CT CT RI CT CT Health Policy and Management RI (Graduate certificates in Health Informatics, Health Management and Health Policy) Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) RI Marine Science and Technology (intercampus program) Portuguese Studies Professional Writing (Certificate program also available) Psychology Public Policy (MPP, MPPA) RI CT RI RI Music Peace and Conflict Studies Pharmaceutical Science Plastics Engineering (Graduate certificates in Elastomeric Materials, Medical Plastics Design and Manufacturing, Plastics Design, Plastics Materials, Plastics Processing) Public Health RI Technology Management (MS) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL [P] Applied Psychology and Prevention Science Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (intercampus MS/PhD) (Graduate certificate also available) RI Radiological Sciences (Graduate certificates in Medical Physics, Radiological Health Physics, General Work Environment ) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW Law (JD) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Catalog 27

30 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs Marine Biology Nursing CT RI Nursing Nursing: Direct Entry DNP CT RI Nursing: Direct Entry MS CT RI (Concentrations: Population Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice) New Hampshire PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY Health Education UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Biological Science: Agricultural Sciences Chemical Engineering Economics RI Education RI English Genetics Geological/Earth Sciences RI History (American) RI Marine Biology Mathematics Mathematics (Education) CT RI Natural Resources MA Ocean Engineering CT Physics Sociology RI Adventure Therapy (MSW/MS Dual Degree) CT Analytics RI Biological Science: Agricultural Sciences Chemical Engineering Development Policy and Practice CT Early Childhood Education Economics RI Educational Studies Environmental Conservation CT Environmental Education CT Genetics Human Development/Family Studies MA Hydrology CT MA Justice Studies CT Kinesiology Liberal Studies CT MA Marriage and Family Therapy MA Materials Science (MS) Museum Studies (History) CT RI Music Music Composition (MM) CT RI Natural Resources MA Nursing: Direct Entry MS CT RI Occupational Therapy CT RI Ocean Engineering CT MA Oceanography Painting (MFA) RI Political Science Public Health RI Public Policy (MPP, MPPA) RI Recreation Management and Policy (MS) Sociology/Applied Sociology RI Spanish Writing (MFA) RI UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF LAW Law (JD) RI Commerce and Technology (LLM & MCT) CT Intellectual Property (LLM & MIP) Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE [F] School Psychology CT MA Agency Counseling CT MA All graduate programs* Art Education Clinical Mental Health Counseling Early Childhood Education Elementary Math Specialist English as a Second Language English: Creative Writing Health Care Administration Health Education Media Studies (Interdisciplinary) Music Education Operations Management Secondary Education: Pedagogy Urban Multicultural Special Education (d) CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA CT MA Linguistics RI 28 New England Board of Higher Education

31 Graduate Programs Listed by State and Institution [P]: Offers Proximity-based programs UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY - JOHNSON [F] Chemical Engineering Fine Arts/Studio Art (MFA) CT MA RI Clinical Psychology English Industrial and Systems Engineering* Mathematics Medicinal Chemistry Nursing Nutrition and Food Sciences Ocean Engineering Oceanography Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacognosy Pharmacology (and Toxicology) Physics Resource Economics Adult Education Chemical Engineering Couple and Family Therapy Finance Human Development/Family Studies International Relations CT MA CT MA MA MA MA CT MA Studio Arts NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY - LYNDON [F] Clinical Mental Health Counseling UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Bioengineering Clinical and Translational Science Clinical Psychology Food Systems Mathematics Molecular and Cellular Biology CT MA RI CT MA RI CT CT MA RI CT MA RI Natural Resources MA (Leadership for Sustainability concentration has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Neuroscience and Behavior Nursing: Direct Entry DNP CT RI (Program has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Physical Therapy (Undergraduate prep program for DPT degree not eligible under the RSP ) Plant and Soil Science Agency Counseling Kinesiology Biostatistics CT RI Labor and Industrial Relations CT MA Clinical and Translational Science RI Library and Information Studies CT MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA Marine Affairs Marine Affairs (MMA post-professional) CT MA CT MA Community Development and Applied Economics CT MA RI Medicinal Chemistry MA Data Science RI Music Food Science and Nutrition Ocean Engineering CT MA Food Systems CT MA RI Oceanography Germanic Languages and Literatures RI Greek and Latin (Language) CT MA RI Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacognosy Pharmacology (and Toxicology) Spanish (Hispanic Studies) Systems Engineering Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design Vermont MA MA CT MA CT MA Historic Preservation CT RI (Program has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Materials Science (MS) Natural Resources MA (Leadership for Sustainability concentration has variable out-of-state tuition rate; only the summer session eligible under the RSP) Neuroscience and Behavior (Entry-level master s students not accepted) Pathology (Human) CT MA RI CASTLETON UNIVERSITY Pharmacology (and Toxicology) MA VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE [P] Art Administration* CT MA RI Athletic Leadership* CT RI Software Engineering MA RI Regional Student Program Tuition Break Catalog 29

32 Contact Information for Participating Graduate Institutions Connecticut CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Stanley Street New Britain, CT Patricia Gardner, Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street Willimantic, CT Elizabeth Scott, Interim Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies and Graduate Division Crescent Street New Haven, CT Alexis Haakonsen, Director of Admissions Western Connecticut State University White Street Danbury, CT Jay Murray, Interim Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services Christopher Shankle, Associate Director of Graduate Admissions UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 2131 Hillside Road Storrs, CT Barbara E. Kream, Associate Dean, Graduate School Anne Lanzit, Program Administrator School of Dental Medicine Farmington, CT Donna Paolella, Associate Dean for Admissions School of Law 55 Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT Karen DeMeola, Assistant Dean of Students Timothy Fisher, Dean Maine UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Hitchner Hall 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 300 Orono, Scott G. Delcourt, Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Senior Associate Dean School of Law 246 Deering Avenue Portland, Caroline Wilshusen, Dean for Admissions Danielle Conway, Dean University of Southern Maine 96 Falmouth Street PO Box 9300 Portland, Andrew King, Director of Graduate Studies Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS STATE COLLEGES Massachusetts Maritime Academy Academy Drive Buzzards Bay, MA Elizabeth Stevenson, Vice President of Enrollment Management and External Affairs Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA Ryan Forsythe, Vice President for Enrollment Management UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Hicks Way Amherst, MA Kate Woodmansee, Director of Graduate Admissions and Associate Graduate Registrar University of Massachusetts Boston Morrissey Blvd. University College Boston, MA Bala Sundaram, Vice Provost for Reasearch and Dean of Graduate Studies Old Westport Road Admin. Room 209 North Dartmouth, MA Tesfay Meressi, Associate Provost for Graduate Studies University Avenue Lowell, MA Linda Southworth, Director of Graduate Admissions University of Massachusetts School of Law Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, MA Eric Mitnick, Dean Nancy Fitzsimmons Hebert, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Marketing University of Massachusetts Worcester 55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA Diane Brescia, Admissions Coordinator New Hampshire UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Plymouth State University 17 High Street MSC #1 Plymouth, Matt Wallace, Assistant Director of Operations Main Street Huddleston Hall G05B Durham, Dovev Levine, Assistant Dean, Graduate School School of Law 2 White Street Concord, Megan Carpenter, Dean Brenda Brooks, Director of Admissions New England Board of Higher Education

33 Contact Information for Participating Graduate Institutions Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND INSTITUTIONS Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI Holly Shadoian, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs Lippitt Road Kingston, RI Nasser H. Zawia, Dean, Graduate School Andrea Rusnock, Associate Dean of the Graduate School Vermont UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT 85 South Prospect Street 349 Waterman Burlington, Cynthia Forehand, Dean of the Graduate College VERMONT STATE COLLEGES Northern Vermont University - Johnson 337 College Hill Johnson, Penny P. Howrigan, Associate Dean of Enrollment Services Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 31

34 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 provide more affordable access to academic programs offered by their public higher education institutions. New England residents are charged less than regular out-of-state tuition when they are eligible through the RSP for approved programs at out-of-state public colleges and universities within the region. 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 higher education system has a designated RSP representative. 3. Criteria for RSP Eligibility 3A. Student Eligibility An eligible student must be a permanent resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont and matriculated in an RSP program. Residency policies are determined by the receiving institutions, which also make final decisions in the case of residency status student appeals. A student may be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis, unless the institution has a different tuition policy for parttime study. 3B. Program Eligibility 3B1. Specialized Programs of Study Eligibility is dependent on approval by the home-state public colleges. a. Specialized programs are not offered by any of the participating institutions in an eligible student s home state, but are voluntarily offered by at least one participating institution in one or more of the other New England states. Specialized programs are distinguished by their content, courses and credits and are majors, or specialized concentrations and options that approximate majors in their requirements. NEBHE surveys participating institutions through the annual review to determine eligibility and publishes a list of approved programs by early September. b. Offering institutions may restrict eligibility to upperclass years for certain bachelor s programs. Restrictions are explained in the program s footnotes. c. 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 their 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 home-state public institutions demonstrating the program s unavailability. Approval of RSP status is at the discretion of the receiving institution. 3B2. Flexible Eligiblity Eligibility is not dependent on approval by the home-state public colleges. a. Flexible Programs Participating institutions may choose to offer any program of study through the RSP certificate, diploma and/or degree programs. NEBHE surveys participating institutions through the annual review to determine program offerings and publishes a list of programs by early September. b. Proximity-Based Programs of Study Participating institutions may choose to allow eligibility on the basis of proximity. Institutions inform NEBHE during the Annual Review which programs they will offer on this basis and if there are any restrictions. Institutions may restrict proximity eligibility to: 1. Commuting students only 2 Students residing within a certain distance from the accepting institution and/or 3. Students enrolling in certain programs (e.g. programs listed in the RSP catalog, underenrolled programs, etc.). 3B3 If conflicts arise between institutions during their implementation of eligibility policies, NEBHE will act as a mediator to facilitate discussion and resolution among the parties. 4. Application Procedure and Notification of Acceptance a. NEBHE does not require a separate application for RSP eligibility. A student needs to complete the college s admissions application, and list an RSP program as their intended major/program of study (see Policy 3B). Some college applications may include a specific question regarding the RSP. b. A student eligible for RSP status is considered on the same basis as other equally qualified applicants. The 32 New England Board of Higher Education

35 process may be required for acceptance into certain programs. c. A student applying to a college or university that allows proximity eligibility (see Policy 3B2b) needs to confirm their eligibility with the college (by contacting the campus contact, which is posted in the RSP catalog and the online RSP database). 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 their 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 eligible for the RSP, unless an institution has policies that restrict eligibility. 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-of-state tuition rate. 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. 8. Withdrawal, Limitation or Elimination of RSP-Approved Programs a. An institution must provide 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 by providing 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 the 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 the program, students currently enrolled in the program will be grandfathered if they continue to pursue the required courses. e. If it is determined by NEBHE during an annual review that a state s residents will lose eligibility for an RSP program because a home-state institution offers a comparable program, currently enrolled students will retain their RSP status until they complete their program. 9. RSP Tuition Rate The New England Board of Higher Education sets the RSP tuition rate. Participating institutions and/or systems may adopt RSP rate(s) equal to or lower than the maximum RSP rate set by NEBHE. Institutions must provide written notice to NEBHE during the annual RSP review of the intent to implement new rate(s) in the following academic year. * to provide greater educational opportunities and services through the establishment and maintenance of a coordinated educational program for the persons residing in the several states of New England parties to this compact, with the aim of furthering higher education in the fields of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, public health and in professional, technical, scientific, literary and other fields. (Policies approved April 2018) Regional Student Program Tuition Break Graduate Catalog 33

36 Participating Colleges and Universities Offer Hundreds of Degree Programs Residents of the six New England states are eligible to pay significantly lower tuition (instead of the regular out-of-state tuition rate), when enrolled in certificate, associate, bachelor s and graduate programs that are offered under the New England Board of Higher Education s Tuition Break, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP). Colleges allowing eligibility under the Proximity Policy for students living closer to an out-of-state college are flagged with [P]. Colleges offering some or all of their programs under the Flexible Policy whereby all states are eligible are flagged with [F]. View eligibility information at Colleges & Universities Offering Bachelor s Programs Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University [F] Western Connecticut State University [P] Maine Maine Maritime Academy at Augusta [P] Farmington [F] at Fort Kent [F] at Machias [F] at Presque Isle [F] University of Southern Maine [F] Massachusetts Bridgewater State University [P] Fitchburg State University Framingham State University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Maritime Academy [F] Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts [P] Salem State University [P] Westfield State University [P]* Worcester State University [P]* [F] [F] New Hampshire Keene State College Plymouth State University -Manchester Rhode Island Rhode Island College [F] Vermont Castleton University [F] Northern Vermont University - Johnson [F] Northern Vermont University - Lyndon [F] Vermont Technical College [P] Colleges Offering Associate Programs Connecticut Asnuntuck Community College [P] Capital Community College [P] Gateway Community College [P] Housatonic Community College [P]* Manchester Community College Middlesex Community College [F] Naugatuck Valley Community College Northwestern Conn. Community College [P] Norwalk Community College [F Quinebaug Valley Community College [F] 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 [P] Maine Maritime Academy at Augusta [P] at Fort Kent [F] at Machias [F] at Presque Isle [F] Massachusetts Berkshire Community College Bristol Community College [P] Bunker Hill Community College Cape Cod Community College Greenfield Community College [P] Holyoke Community College [P] Massachusetts Bay Community College [F] Massasoit Community College Middlesex Community College [P]* Mount Wachusett Community College [P] North Shore Community College [F] Northern Essex Community College [P] Quinsigamond Community College [P] Roxbury Community College Springfield Technical Community College [F] New Hampshire Great Bay Community College [P] Lakes Region Community College [P] Manchester Community College [F] Nashua Community College [F TI, Concord s Community College [P] River Valley Community College White Mountains Community College [P] Rhode Island Community College of Rhode Island [F] Vermont Community College of Vermont [P]* Northern Vermont University - Johnson [F] Northern Vermont University - Lyndon [F] Vermont Technical College [P] Colleges & Universities Offering Graduate Programs Eastern Connecticut State University Northern Vermont University - Johnson Maine Maritime Academy Plymouth State University, Rhode Island College [F] Western Connecticut State University School of Dental Medicine School of Law School of Medicine School of Law [P] University of Massachusetts School of Law University of Massachusetts Worcester School of Nursing University of Southern Maine School of Law [P]* *[P] Proximity limitations: Community College of Vermont: Residents of s Cheshire, Sullivan, Grafton and Coos counties and MA s Franklin and Berkshire counties. Housatonic CC (CT): For any program not offered in student s home state. Middlesex CC (MA): Some programs with selective admissions not eligible. Westfield State Univ.: Nursing not eligible. Eligible for following zip codes: Barkhamsted (06059 & 06063); Canaan (06018); Colebrook (06021); East Canaan (06024); Enfield (06082 & 06083); Granby (06035); North Granby (06060); East Granby (06026); West Granby (06090); East Hartland (06027); West Hartland (06091); Norfolk (06058); Riverton (06065); Somers (06071); Somersville (06072); Suffield (06078 & 06080); Tariffville (06081); West Suffield (06093); Winchester Center (06094 & 06098); Windsor (06095 & ); Windsor Locks (06096); Winsted (06063) Worcester State Univ.: Eligible for following zip codes: 06245, 06246, 06255, 06262, Graduate: Eligibility only for the part-time MBA for Providence Metro students tuitionbreak@nebhe.org