Program Overview

University of Connecticut Academic Catalog

The University of Connecticut offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs and accelerated degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs

The university offers various undergraduate programs, including:

• Accounting (BS)
• Agricultural and Resource Economics (BS)
• Allied Health Sciences (BS)
• Animal Science (BS)
• Anthropology (BA)
• Applied Data Analysis (BA)
• Applied Mathematical Sciences (BA or BS)
• Arabic and Islamic Civilizations (BA)
• Art (BA)
• Art History (BA)
• Asian American Studies (BA)
• Biological Sciences (BA or BS)
• Biomedical Engineering (BSE)
• Business Administration (BS)
• Business Data Analytics (BS)
• Chemistry (BA or BS)
• Chinese (BA)
• Civil Engineering (BSE)
• Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (BA)
• Cognitive Science (BA or BS)
• Communication (BA)
• Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (BA)
• Computer Science and Engineering (BSE)
• Digital Media and Design (BA)
• Dramatic Arts (BA)
• Earth Sciences (BA or BS)
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BA or BS)
• Economics (BA or BS)
• Education (BA)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSE)
• Engineering (BSE)
• English (BA)
• Environmental Engineering (BSE)
• Environmental Sciences (BS)
• Environmental Studies (BA)
• European Studies (BA)
• Finance (BS)
• Fine Arts (BFA)
• French and Francophone Studies (BA)
• General Studies (BGS)
• Geography (BA or BS)
• German (BA)
• History (BA)
• Human Development and Family Sciences (BA)
• Human Rights (BA)
• Individualized Major
• Interdepartmental (INTD)
• Italian Literary and Cultural Studies (BA)
• Japanese (BA)
• Journalism (BA)
• Kinesiology (BS)
• Landscape Architecture (BS)
• Latino and Latin American Studies (BA)
• Linguistics (BA)
• Management (BS)
• Marine Sciences (BA or BS)
• Maritime Studies (BA)
• Marketing (BS)
• Materials Science and Engineering (BSE)
• Mathematics (BA or BS)
• Mechanical Engineering (BSE)
• Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS)
• Molecular and Cell Biology (BS)
• Music (BA)
• Natural Resources and the Environment (BS)
• Nursing (BS)
• Nutritional Sciences (BS)
• Occupational Safety and Health (BS)
• Operations and Information Management (BS)
• Pathobiology (BS)
• Pharmacy Studies (Integrated BS/PharmD)
• Philosophy (BA)
• Physics (BA or BS)
• Physiology and Neurobiology (BS)
• Plant Science (BS)
• Political Science (BA)
• Psychological Sciences (BA or BS)
• Public Health (BS)
• Public Policy (BA)
• Russian (BA)
• Social Work (BSW)
• Sociology (BA)
• Spanish (BA)
• Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (BA)
• Statistics (BA or BS)
• Translation Studies (BA)
• Urban and Community Studies (BA)
• Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA)

Graduate Programs

The university offers various graduate programs, including:

• Accounting (MS)
• Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Systems (MS)
• Agricultural and Resource Economics (PhD)
• Animal Science (MS, PhD)
• Anthropology (MA, PhD)
• Applied and Resource Economics (MS)
• Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology (MS)
• Applied Financial Mathematics (MS)
• Applied Genomics (MS)
• Applied Microbial Systems Analysis (MS)
• Art (MFA)
• Arts Leadership and Cultural Management (MFA)
• Athletic Training (MS)
• Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (MS)
• Biomedical Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Biomedical Science (MS, PhD)
• Biostatistics (MS)
• Business Administration (MBA, PhD)
• Business Analytics and Project Management (MS)
• Business Research (MS)
• Chemical Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Chemistry (MS, PhD)
• Civil Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Clinical and Translational Research (MS)
• Communication (MA, PhD)
• Computer Science and Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Curriculum and Instruction (MA, PhD)
• Data Science (MS)
• Dental Science (MDentSc)
• Digital Media Design (MFA, MA)
• Dramatic Arts (MA, MFA)
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (MS, PhD)
• Economics (MA, PhD)
• Educational Leadership (EdD)
• Educational Psychology (MA, PhD)
• Electrical Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Energy and Environmental Management (MS)
• Engineering (MEng)
• Engineering Education (PhD)
• English (MA, PhD)
• Environmental Earth Sciences (4+1 MS)
• Environmental Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Exercise Prescription (MS)
• Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS)
• Financial Technology (MS)
• Genetic Counseling (MS)
• Geography (MA, PhD)
• Geological Sciences (MS, PhD)
• Health Care Genetics (MS)
• Health Promotion Sciences (MS, PhD)
• Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA)
• History (MA, PhD)
• Human Development and Family Sciences (MA, PhD)
• Human Resource Management (MS)
• Human Rights (MA)
• Integrative Studies (PhD)
• Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (MA)
• Kinesiology (MS, PhD)
• Latina/o and Latin American Studies (MA)
• Learning, Leadership and Education Policy (PhD)
• Linguistics (MA, PhD)
• Literatures, Cultures, and Languages (MA, PhD)
• Materials Science (MS, PhD)
• Materials Science and Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Mathematics (MS, PhD)
• Mechanical Engineering (MS, PhD)
• Molecular and Cell Biology (MS, PhD)
• Music (MMus, MA, DMA, PhD)
• Natural Resources and the Environment (MS, PhD)
• Nursing (DNP, MS, PhD)
• Nutritional Sciences (MS, PhD)
• Oceanography (MS, PhD)
• Pathobiology (MS, PhD)
• Personalized Nutrition (MS)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS, PhD)
• Philosophy (MA, PhD)
• Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Physics (MS, PhD)
• Physiology and Neurobiology (MS, PhD)
• Plant Science (MS, PhD)
• Political Science (MA, PhD)
• Politics and Popular Culture (MA)
• Polymer Science (MS, PhD)
• Psychological Sciences (MS, PhD)
• Public Administration (MPA)
• Public Health (MPH, PhD)
• Public Policy (MPP)
• Quantitative Economics (MS)
• Regenerative Engineering (MS)
• Social Responsibility and Impact in Business (MS)
• Social Work (MSW, PhD)
• Sociology (MA, PhD)
• Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (MA, PhD, AuD)
• Sport Management (MS)
• Statistics (MS, PhD)
• Supply Chain Management (MS)
• Surgical Neurophysiology (MS)
• Survey Research and Data Analysis (MA)
• Systems Genomics (PhD)

Certificate Programs

The university offers various certificate programs, including:

• Accounting Fundamentals (Graduate Certificate)
• Addiction Science (Graduate Certificate)
• Adult Learning (Sixth-Year Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Accounting Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Business Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Digital Marketing Strategy (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Financial Technology (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Health Care Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Health Care Finance and Insurance (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Human Resource Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Project Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Business Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Materials Characterization (Graduate Certificate)
• Advanced Systems Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
• American Studies (Graduate Certificate)
• Arts Leadership and Cultural Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Biomedical Science Research Experience (Graduate Certificate)
• Bridge Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
• Clinical and Translational Research (Graduate Certificate)
• Clinical Genetics and Genomics (Graduate Certificate)
• Cognitive Science (Graduate Certificate)
• College Instruction (Graduate Certificate)
• Composites (Graduate Certificate)
• Contaminated Site Remediation (Graduate Certificate)
• Corporate and Regulatory Compliance (Graduate Certificate)
• Culture, Health, and Human Development (Graduate Certificate)
• Curriculum and Instruction (Sixth-Year Certificate)
• Dementia Care (Graduate Certificate)
• Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
• Digital Humanities and Media Studies (Graduate Certificate)
• Digital Media and Design (Graduate Certificate)
• Disability Studies in Public Health (Graduate Certificate)
• Diversity Science (Graduate Certificate)
• Educating Bilingual Learners (Graduate Certificate)
• Educational Administration University of Connecticut Administrator Preparation Program (UCAPP) (Sixth-Year Certificate)
• Educational Psychology (Sixth-Year Certificate)
• Emerging Women's Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
• Engineering Data Sciences (Graduate Certificate)
• Executive Leadership Program (Graduate Certificate)
• Exercise Prescription (Graduate Certificate)
• Financial Risk Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Foundations of Public Health (Graduate Certificate)
• Genomic Data Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
• Geographic Information Systems (Graduate Certificate)
• Gifted Education and Talent Development (Graduate Certificate)
• Global Health (Graduate Certificate)
• Global Risk Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Health Care Innovation (Graduate Certificate)
• Health Professions Education (Graduate Certificate)
• Health Promotion and Health Education (Graduate Certificate)
• Health Psychology (Graduate Certificate)
• Holistic Nursing (Graduate Certificate)
• Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
• Human Rights (Graduate Certificate)
• Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (Graduate Certificate)
• Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (Graduate Certificate)
• Leadership and Diversity in Sport Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Leadership and Public Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (Graduate Certificate)
• Life Story Practice and Research (Graduate Certificate)
• Literacy and Deaf Education (Graduate Certificate)
• Literacy Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
• Literacy Supports (Graduate Certificate)
• Literary Translation (Graduate Certificate)
• Logic (Graduate Certificate)
• Long-Term Health Care Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Medical Laboratory Sciences (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
• Music Performance (Graduate Certificate)
• Neurobiology of Language (Graduate Certificate)
• Nonprofit Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Nurse Educator (Post Master's Certificate)
• Nursing Administration and Leadership (Post Master's Certificate)
• Obesity Prevention and Weight Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Occupational Health Psychology (Graduate Certificate)
• Occupational Safety and Health (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
• Oceanographic Science and Technology (Graduate Certificate)
• Pain Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Plant-Based Food and Nutrition (Graduate Certificate)
• Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program (Post Master's Certificate)
• Postsecondary Disability Services (Graduate Certificate)
• Power Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
• Power Grid Modernization (Graduate Certificate)
• Pre-Medical and Health Professions (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
• Precision Nutrition (Graduate Certificate)
• Process Engineering (Graduate Certificate)
• Program Evaluation (Graduate Certificate)
• Public Financial Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Puppet Arts (Graduate Certificate)
• Quantitative Research Methods (Graduate Certificate)
• Remote Sensing and Geospatial Data Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
• School Law (Graduate Certificate)
• School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (Graduate Certificate)
• Social Determinants of Health and Disparities (Graduate Certificate)
• Special Education Transition to Adulthood (Graduate Certificate)
• Survey Research (Graduate Certificate)
• Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Systems Genomics: Clinical Communication and Counseling (Graduate Certificate)
• Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Graduate Certificate)
• Writing (Graduate Certificate)

Dual Degree Programs

The university offers various dual degree programs, including:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)/Biomedical Science (PhD)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Biomedical Science (PhD)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Clinical and Translational Research (MS)
• Juris Doctor (JD)/Public Administration (MPA)
• Juris Doctor (JD)/Public Policy (MPP)
• Public Health (MPH)/Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Public Health (MPH)/Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Public Health (MPH)/Juris Doctor (JD)
• Public Health (MPH)/Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Public Health (MPH)/Social Work (MSW)
• Social Work (MSW)/Juris Doctor (JD)

Accelerated Degree Programs

The university offers various accelerated degree programs, including:

• Accelerated MS in Accounting
• Accelerated Applied and Resource Economics MS
• Accelerated Biodiversity and Conservation Biology BS/MS
• Accelerated Business Analytics and Project Management MS
• FastTrack BA/MA in Communication
• 4+1 FastTrack Dietetics B.S./Health Promotion Sciences M.S.
• Environmental Earth Sciences (4+1 MS)
• Exercise Science/Athletic Training 3+2 (BS/MS)
• Accelerated Financial and Enterprise Risk Management MS
• Accelerated Financial Technology MS
• 4+1 Accelerated Master of Arts in Human Rights
• Integrated Bachelor's/Master's (IBM) Teacher Education
• Marine Science and Oceanography 4+1 BS/MS
• Accelerated Nutritional Sciences BS/MS
• Political Science 5th Year Master of Arts
• Accelerated Psychological Sciences MS
• Public Health MPH FastTrack
• Public Policy MPP Fast-Track
• Accelerated Social Responsibility and Impact in Business
• Accelerated Sociology Master of Arts (4+1)
• Accelerated Supply Chain Management M.S.

Public Administration (MPA)

The School of Public Policy offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.). The M.P.A program provides students with a dynamic and integrated approach to the field of public management. It prepares students for leadership positions in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. It is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). A Fast-Track to the M.P.A. program is also available to currently enrolled University of Connecticut undergraduate students; this program enables students to take graduate-level courses while completing their undergraduate degree. Fast-Track students can take enough credits as an undergraduate student to complete the M.P.A. degree in one year. Up to 12 credits of approved graduate coursework included on the student’s undergraduate plan of study can also be used toward the master’s degree as part of the Fast-Track.

Master of Public Administration Requirements

The M.P.A. degree is comprised of 42 credits. These credits include 24 credits of core coursework (eight courses), 12 credits of electives (four courses), six credits of internship, and a zero-credit professional development course.

Master of Public Administration Fellows Track

The Fellows track within the M.P.A. degree program is designed specifically to develop sophisticated and conscientious managers who have the needed skills and competencies to be effective leaders. Individuals in public, nonprofit, or private sector organizations with at least three years of professional experience are eligible for the Fellows program. Students earn an M.P.A. degree. The Fellows track of the M.P.A. program consists of 36 credits: eight core M.P.A. courses (24 credits), elective credits (12 credits), and a capstone portfolio (zero credit). The M.P.A. program’s internship requirement and the required zero-credit professional development course are waived for M.P.A. Fellows.

Master of Public Administration Required Core Courses

The following are the required core courses for the M.P.A. program:

• PP 5340: Introduction to Public Policy and Management (3 credits)
• PP 5345: Project Management in the Public Sector (3 credits)
• PP 5361: Theory and Management of Public Service Organizations (3 credits)
• PP 5364: Public Finance and Budgeting (3 credits)
• PP 5365: Human Resource Management (3 credits)
• PP 5370: Applied Research Design (3 credits)
• PP 5375: Economic Analysis for Public Policy and Management (3 credits)
• PP 5376: Applied Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

Total Credits: 24

Electives

Students complete 12 credits of electives in areas that support their career goals.

Internship

Six credits of PP 5390 Supervised Internship.

The University of Connecticut offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs and accelerated degree programs. The university is committed to providing students with a dynamic and integrated approach to their chosen field of study, preparing them for leadership positions in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.