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College of Science and Mathematics

Why Study Science and Mathematics

From Computer Science to Information Technology and Engineering to Mathematics, UMass Boston offers a wide variety of disciplines spanning the sciences and engineering.

Key Information

Duration

Two or three semesters

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Location

Boston

Course Structure

Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP: 3 Semesters*

27-30 credit hours applied from Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP towards 118 credits.

Semester 1 Course Title Credits
MATH 130 Calculus 3
AMST 101 American Popular Culture 3
UNI 101 Integrated Skills (UMass Boston GSSP Support Course) --
ENVSCI 101 Environmental Science 3
Total Credits 9
Semester 2 Course Title Credits
ENGL 101 Freshman English I 3
ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
SOCIOL 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
MATH 140 Calculus 4
Total Credits 13
Semester 3 Course title Credits
ENGL 102 Freshman English II 3
COMSTU 100 Introduction to Communication 3
HIST 266 American History Since 1877 3
Total Credits 9
Total Program Credits 31

*Note that this is only a sample of the courses offered during the Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP programs. For other sample courses, see below.

Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP: 2 Semesters*

28 credit hours applied from Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP towards 118 credits.

Semester 1 Course Title Credits
UNI 101 Integrated Skills (UMass Boston GSSP Support Course) --
ENGL 101 Freshman English I 3
MATH 130 Pre-Calculus 3
BIOL 101 The Basis of Life 3
COMM 100 Introduction to Communication 3
ENVSCI101 Environmental Science 3
Total Credits 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credits
ENGL 102 Freshman English II 3
MATH 140 Calculus 4
AMST 101 American Popular Culture 3
MUSIC 115 World Music 3
Total Credits 13
Total Program Credits 28

Note: Course availability may vary semester on semester, and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students’ eligibility to take certain classes will depend on Math Placement score and Writing Assessment results. Students are encouraged to complete their placement exams and register for classes prior to arrival. Those who do not complete these steps prior to arrival may find that classes become full, in which case the student will have to wait until a subsequent semester to complete those courses.

Progressing to UMass Boston

Progression Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Minimum 27-32 credits (10-course modules) earned during Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP
  • 27 credits = 9 courses
  • 32 credits = 10 courses

Degree Requirements

  • 120 credit hour program
  • 27 credit hours applied from Undergraduate UMass Boston GSSP
  • 93 credit hours remaining towards a degree

UMass Boston College of Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Degree Programs

  • Biochemistry (B.S.)
  • Biology (B.S.)
  • Chemistry (B.S./B.A)
  • Computer Engineering (B.S.)
  • Computer Science (B.S./B.A)
  • Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
  • Engineering Physics (B.S.)
  • Environmental Science (B.S./B.A)
  • Information Technology (B.S.)
  • Mathematics (B.S./B.A)
  • Physics (B.S./B.A.)
  • Additional select majors. Please visit College of Science and Mathematics Departments and Programs for a complete list.

Popular Careers

  • Computer programming
  • Computer systems analysis
  • Computer systems designer
  • Database administration and design
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Science
  • Teaching
  • Technical specializations
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