Graduate Degree Affiliation Programs

Dean College students looking to pursue their education beyond their bachelor’s degrees may now do so through Dean’s graduate degree affiliation programs.

Any qualifying student who graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Dean College is invited to further their education with one of our affiliated graduate programs at the following colleges and universities:

regis college

MS in Nursing

UMASS Law

J.D.

Western New England University School of Law

J.D.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Umass law

Dean College partners with UMass Law to provide a 3+3 program to students interested in earning their bachelor’s degree and their law degree (J.D.) in six years rather than seven.

Through this partnership, students complete their major requirements at Dean College for the first three years and then begin the law program at UMass during their fourth year. After completion of this fourth year, students earn their bachelor’s degree at Dean and continue with two additional years at UMass Law to earn their J.D. To be eligible, students must complete no fewer than 90 credits and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at Dean College. A minimum score of 152 on the LSAT is also required.

For additional program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. David Dennis, Program Coordinator of Humanities and Associate Professor of History at 508-541-1728.

Western New England University School of Law

Dean College partners with the School of Law at Western New England University to provide a 3+3 program to students interested in earning their bachelor’s degree and their law degree (J.D.) in six years rather than seven.

Through this exciting partnership, students study for three years at Dean College, and then enter law school. Students earn their bachelor’s degree after completing their first year of law school. To be eligible, students must have a 3.3. cumulative GPA at Dean College and earn a qualifying LSAT score.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. David Dennis, Program Coordinator of Humanities and Associate Professor of History at 508-541-1728.

Master of Business Administration

College of Business at Bryant University

Dean College partners with Bryant University to provide qualified students with access into Bryant University’s Master of Business Administration program. Qualified Dean students will receive:

Transparent access into the program
Waiver of both the application fee and GMAT
Preferred admissions
One qualified student will receive either 50% tuition remission or graduate assistantship.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Bridgewater State University

Dean College partners with Bridgewater State University to provide qualified students with access to Bridgewater’s Master of Business Administration program.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Nichols College

Dean College partners with Nichols College to provide qualified students with access to Nichols Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Accounting

Nichols College

Dean College partners with Nichols College to provide qualified students with access to Nichols Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Athletic Training

School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students with access to the Merrimack College Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

For program requirements, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of science in business analytics

College of Business at Bryant University

Dean College partners with Bryant University to provide qualified students with access into Bryant University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. Qualified Dean students will have the application fee waived, and students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher will be awarded a merit scholarship by Bryant.

For more information about program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Science in Community Health Education

School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MS in Community Health Education.

For the program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Science in Counterterrorism

Nichols College

Dean College partners with Nichols College to provide qualified students with access to Nichols Master of Science in Counterterrorism (MSC) program.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Bill Ingram, Dean of the Dean R. Sanders '47 School of Business, at 508-541-1790.

master of science in data science

College of Business at Bryant University

Dean College partners with Bryant University to provide qualified students with access into Bryant University’s Master of Science in Data Science program. Qualified Dean students will have the application fee waived, and students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher will be awarded a merit scholarship by Bryant.

For more information about program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science

School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MS in Exercise and Sport Science.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management

School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MS in Health and Wellness Management.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

master of science in healthcare informatics

College of Business at Bryant University

Dean College partners with Bryant University to provide qualified students with access into Bryant University’s Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics program. Qualified Dean students will have the application fee waived, and students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher will be awarded a merit scholarship by Bryant.

For more information about program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance

School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MS in Nutrition and Human Performance.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Science in Leadership and Administration

Woods College of Boston College

Dean College partners with Boston College to provide qualified students with a graduate degree in Leadership. Degree concentrations include:

Executive Development
Human Resources
Marketing/Corporate Communications
Sports Leadership
Sports Management

Full-time students can complete their degree in as little as one year. A part-time option is also available. Once completed, graduates will receive a degree from Boston College, not an extension school designation like most programs. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Application fees and GRE test results will be waived for eligible applicants.

Accepted students may also be eligible to transfer up to 6 credits of upper level (pre-determined) Dean Business courses towards the completion of the Boston College graduate degree.

For program requirements and inquiries, full-time students should contact their advisor. Current School of Continuing Studies students should call 508-541-1624.

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Nichols College

Dean College partners with Nichols College to provide qualified students with access to Nichols Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Sports Administration

Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College

Dean College partners with Boston College to provide qualified students with a Master of Science in Sports Administration.

For program requirements and inquiries, full-time students should contact their advisor. Current School of Continuing Studies students should call 508-541-1624.

Master of Science in Sport and Esports Management

Clark University

Dean College partners with Clark University to provide qualified students with a Master of Science in Sport and Esports Management.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Science in Sport Leadership

Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Endicott College

Dean College partners with Endicott College to provide qualified students with a Master of Science in Sport Leadership. Qualified students will receive:

An accelerated program that can be completed within a year.
Career counseling focused assignments and experiences
Credit for internship experiences
Faculty who are industry-leading practitioners well-versed in current topics and career tends
Advisory board who are decision makers in the industry
Personal advising and networking opportunities within many areas of sports careers
A competitively priced program

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Education in Community Engagement

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MEd in Community Engagement.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Education in Higher Education

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MEd in Higher Education.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Education in Teacher Education

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MEd in Teacher Education.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Education in School Counseling

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MEd in School Counseling.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Analysis

William James College

Dean College partners with William James College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Upon completion of this program, students will meet the minimum coursework and fieldwork standards to take the exam to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Once students pass that exam, they will also meet the requirements to become a Licensed Applied Behavioral Analyst (LABA) in Massachusetts.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

William James College

Dean College partners with William James College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This program provides 4 areas of emphasis, including General Counseling, Couples and Family Therapy, Forensic and Correctional Counseling, Health and Behavioral Medicine, and Substance Use and Addictions. Program graduates will fulfill the educational requirements to qualify for licensure in the state of Massachusetts as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). The Couples and Family Therapy emphasis area also qualifies graduates for licensure in Massachusetts as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Arts in Communication

School of Arts and Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MA in Communication.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Bridgewater State University

Dean College partners with Bridgewater State University to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn their Master of Arts in Criminal Justice.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact the School of Business at 508-541-1791.

Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology

William James College

Dean College partners with William James College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MA in Organizational Psychology.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Arts in Public Affairs and Administration

School of Arts and Sciences at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MA in Public Affairs and Administration.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Arts in School Psychology

William James College

Dean College partners with William James College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the MA in School Psychology, preparing graduates to work with students, families, schools and communities.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.

Master of Social Work

Winston School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College

Dean College partners with Merrimack College to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn the Master of Social Work.

For program requirements and inquiries, contact Dr. Brad Hastings, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at 508-541-1653.