Over the past couple years, UMassOnline has created several new online degree programs. Now, they're adding three additional virtual programs to their catalog. A recent UMassOnline press release reports:

"These new program developments," said Gray [the university's CEO], "are a result of our ongoing commitment to remain in the forefront of innovative online offerings in step with extremely high-growth fields. In emerging disciplines where sweeping changes are happening rapidly and the demand for highly educated professionals continues to grow, the most rewarding career opportunities favor those with the most advanced knowledge and best contemporary understanding of the requirements for success."

Fall 2008 applications are not being accepted for the new degree programs which include concentrations in journalism studies, art administration, and health and human services.