*Updated as of Jan. 6, 2026: Since the Spring 2026 dissertation deadline to hold the defense lands during Spring Break, we modified the dissertation deadlines for Spring 2026 in an effort to make the ...

Students completing a written thesis as part of their Master’s degree program must submit this form so that their record can accurately reflect their plan and associated requirements. Students ...

An academic degree always includes a written thesis. As a student at the University, you are a full member of the academic community and an expert in your own field. In your master’s thesis, you will ...

The Honors Project is the culmination of your UMass Lowell Honors experience. The Honors Project prepares you for the level of work expected of graduate students and professionals. Completing an ...

For her thesis project, education grad Meghan Parker made an autobiographical graphic novel that argues for drawing to be recognized as a mode of scholarship. Any optimist will tell you that pedagogy ...

All students in the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and the Global Field Program (GFP) choose to earn either the M.A.T. in the Biological Sciences or the M.A. in Biology. The M.A.T. is for teachers ...

Gain advanced knowledge and research expertise in biology to prepare for careers in science, technology and education. Our program fosters critical thinking and equips you with the competencies needed ...

The master’s program in Psychology offers two tracks to suit your academic and professional goals. Whether you aim to pursue a research-intensive career or apply psychological science in real-world ...

An academic degree always includes a written thesis. As a student at the University, you are a full member of the academic community and an expert in your field. The Master’s thesis (30 credits) is a ...

Finding or developing a topic is a time-consuming process for which you should allow sufficient time. As a rule, we do not offer "ready-made" topics, but the students look for their own topic. In some ...