UMass Boston B.A., Community Studies Online Completion Program

[billwest33]

Does anybody have any experience with this program?

UMass Boston | CCDE | Online Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program in Community Studies

It is marketed as an online Bachelor's completion program for transfer students with at least 90 undergraduate credits on their transcripts. To complete the B.A. in Community Studies, there is a list of 11 3-credit courses, from which you must pick and pass 10 (30 credits) to fulfill the UMB residency requirement and graduate.

I've been giving it some serious thought as I'm about to finish my A.S. through UMass Lowell this Spring - I started there in person when I still lived in that neck of the woods then switched to exclusively online when I moved - but one of the major negatives I've experienced with UML's online program is that advising/support is very limited and slow to respond, if at all, which can be extraordinarily aggravating when you truly need help. I've now sent e-mails to two different contacts at UMB in reference to admission requirements for this program, one being a generic mailbox and the other a specific admissions contact, and neither have responded to my fairly simple inquiry in over two weeks now, so I'm having second thoughts on pursuing my four-year degree with a UMass institution to avoid a repeat of the lack of support I've experienced with UML.

... I know that was long-winded, but any thoughts, anyone?

[RUTurbo]

Bummpity - I was wondering about this also, any info would be great!!

[Basket Weaver]

Does anybody have any experience with this program?

UMass Boston | CCDE | Online Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program in Community Studies

It is marketed as an online Bachelor's completion program for transfer students with at least 90 undergraduate credits on their transcripts. To complete the B.A. in Community Studies, there is a list of 11 3-credit courses, from which you must pick and pass 10 (30 credits) to fulfill the UMB residency requirement and graduate.

I've been giving it some serious thought as I'm about to finish my A.S. through UMass Lowell this Spring - I started there in person when I still lived in that neck of the woods then switched to exclusively online when I moved - but one of the major negatives I've experienced with UML's online program is that advising/support is very limited and slow to respond, if at all, which can be extraordinarily aggravating when you truly need help. I've now sent e-mails to two different contacts at UMB in reference to admission requirements for this program, one being a generic mailbox and the other a specific admissions contact, and neither have responded to my fairly simple inquiry in over two weeks now, so I'm having second thoughts on pursuing my four-year degree with a UMass institution to avoid a repeat of the lack of support I've experienced with UML.

... I know that was long-winded, but any thoughts, anyone?

When I was school shopping I found there is no replacement for speaking directly with the school. Call them and tell them about your difficulties communicating with them and their lack of response...ask if their support during the degree plan is any better. I know it's an in-your-face type approach but there would be no wondering once you received your answer.