Academic Programs 2020–2021, UMGC

2020–2021 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The University Made for You umgc.edu

After I got out of the Navy, I needed a university that would help me transition to civilian life.

At UMGC, my military advisor had my back every step of the way. I learned the management skills that allowed me to become a partner in a fitness company.

Now, I’m making a real difference, and it’s the best feeling ever!”

KATHRYNN STODDARD BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT STUDIES U.S. NAVY VETERAN

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Made for You Here for You

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or more than 70 years, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been a leader in distance learning. We were founded to bring

a respected education from a state university to working adults and servicemembers where they needed us. In 1947, that meant sending professors to post-war Europe. Today, it means offering programs online because that’s where you need us most.

We offer a wide range of career-focused programs and services designed to help you advance your education no matter where life takes you, even under the most challenging circumstances. You’re why we’re here—and why we’ve grown to become the largest online public university in the nation.

FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU. GO TO UMGC.EDU/COMPARE TO USE OUR PROGRAM COMPARISON TOOL.

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Career-Focused Programs

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MGC offers more than 35 undergraduate programs that you can complete entirely online. Each is backed by the prestige of a state university with

a global reputation for academic excellence. Choose your major from a range of areas of study within our three schools.

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School of Arts and Sciences: Innovative, student-centered programs designed to empower you to make the world a better place through educational advancement.

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School of Business: Career-focused learning that enhances your business skills and promotes evidence-based decision making in diverse global environments.

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School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology: Leading-edge, career-enhancing programs designed with input from industry leaders to prepare you for leadership roles in a technology-based global economy.

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SKIP THE SAT TM AND ACT. YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS MORE TO US THAN TEST SCORES, SO WE OFFER A STREAMLINED ADMISSIONS PROCESS THAT DOESN’T REQUIRE THE SAT OR ACT.

SATTM is a trademark owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, UMGC.

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Faculty Members with Real-World Experience

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our courses are taught by experienced scholar-practitioners, and you’ll benefit from their diverse insights and the depth and breadth

of their knowledge. They can help you understand what types of skills and knowledge are valuable in today’s job market.

Plus, our faculty understand the numerous challenges faced by working adults going back to school, and they’ll work with you to help ensure your academic success.

START WHENEVER YOU’RE READY. WE OFFER MULTIPLE START DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SO YOU CAN FIT OUR COURSES INTO YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE.

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UMGC by the Numbers

70+

years of experience providing higher education

35+

undergraduate degrees and certificates

$10M+ awarded in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students last year

in textbook costs for nearly every course

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undergraduate students

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military-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students

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largest public university in the United States

A Valuable Degree That Fits Your Budget

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e offer a variety of ways to help you meet, manage, and reduce your education costs.

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Affordable tuition: We are a state university, so our tuition rates are affordable and competitive, especially our in-state rates for Maryland residents.

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No-cost digital course materials: Say goodbye to textbooks! Online resources in nearly every course make it easier to study from anywhere and keep your education costs down.

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Reduced tuition for military students: For most programs, servicemembers and their eligible spouses and dependent children receive a reduced military tuition rate.

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Scholarships: We offer more than 100 scholarships based on merit and/or financial need through our foundational scholarship process.

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Discounts for Federal employees: Federal employees can save up to 25 percent on out-of-state tuition for most programs.

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More great ways to pay: We’ll help you identify options that you may qualify for, including Federal financial aid, our interest-free monthly payment plan, and employer tuition assistance.

Plus, eligible Maryland community college graduates can earn a bachelor’s degree for $12,000 or less with the Completion Scholarship.

Or, you may be eligible for the Out-of-State Completion Scholarship, which could save you up to $1,800 per term on a bachelor’s degree.

LEARN ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. FIND WAYS TO SAVE AT UMGC.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS.

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A Seamless Transition from Associate’s to Bachelor’s

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ake the path from your community college to your bachelor’s degree a smooth one. At UMGC, you can transfer your credit directly to a bachelor’s

degree and with no-cost, no-commitment transfer credit evaluations, you can find out how many of your credits transfer before you apply.

Plus, we have alliances with all Maryland community colleges and more than 50 out-of-state community colleges. Through these alliances, we offer dual enrollment at your community college and UMGC and a waiver of the $50 UMGC application fee if the last institution you attended was the alliance community college.

Check out our full list of community college alliances at umgc.edu/alliances.

PUT YOUR HARD-EARNED CREDIT TO WORK. TRANSFER UP TO 70 COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS TOWARD A BACHELOR’S DEGREE.

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A Bachelor’s for $12,000 or Less with the Completion Scholarship

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hen you earn an associate’s degree from a Maryland community college, you may qualify for the Completion Scholarship, which

allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree at UMGC for $12,000 or less.

To be eligible, you must meet the criteria below.

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You earned an associate’s degree from a Maryland community college.

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You have been admitted to UMGC as a degree-seeking student pursuing your first bachelor’s degree, and you have earned no more than 12 credits at UMGC.

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You are a Maryland resident receiving the in-state tuition rate or are an active-duty servicemember.

More eligibility considerations apply. Learn more at umgc.edu/complete.

STUDY AT THE NO. 1 TRANSFER CHOICE. UMGC IS THE TOP TRANSFER CHOICE FOR MARYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND.1

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An Award-Winning University with a Reputation for Excellence

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e are consistently recognized as a leader in online education, earning awards for our innovative education programs and commitment to excellence.

Recent Awards and Achievements No. 1 Best College, Online & Nontraditional Schools | Military Times (2020) No. 2 Best Online Information Science Degrees for 2020 | OnlineSchoolsReport.com (2020) Top Online Bachelor’s Programs in the United States | GuideToOnlineSchools.com (2019) Best Military-Friendly Online Colleges | GuideToOnlineSchools.com (2019) Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program | SC Magazine (2018) Award-Winning Cybersecurity Competition Team 1st Place | VMware CyberRange Capture the Flag (2020) 2nd place | Silver Bracket National Cyber League (2019) 1st Place | Montgomery College CTF 4-Year Division (2019) 1st place | SecureSet DC War Games (2018) 1st place | Parsons Cyber CTF (2018)

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Credit for What You Already Know

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e recognize that not all college-level learning happens in the classroom, so we accept up to 90 transfer credits toward

a bachelor’s degree from a variety of sources.

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Military education and training:

UMGC’s flexible transfer options

If you are a servicemember

help you transfer credits from

or veteran, you can turn

previous colleges and universities

your military education and

toward your bachelor’s degree.

training into college credit.

Prior Learning:

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Workplace Learning:

We offer the opportunity for you to

You can apply classroom theory

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to real-world professional

your lifetime and the potential to

projects and earn credit for

turn it into college credit.

upper-level courses.

GET CREDIT FOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. WE’LL HELP YOU EXPLORE WAYS TO TURN YOUR INDUSTRY-STANDARD CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES INTO COLLEGE CREDIT.

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No-Cost Digital Materials in Place of Textbooks

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e’ve replaced bulky, expensive textbooks with no-cost electronic materials for nearly every course. These resources are tailored to each

course and regularly updated with the latest industry information. Depending on the course, these resources may include electronic textbooks, lectures, websites, documents, and digital media. Program directors and faculty members have customized these materials to be more relevant to your courses and to include the latest industry information.

CHECK THE ONLINE CLASS SCHEDULE. TO SEE IF A COURSE USES NO-COST DIGITAL MATERIALS, VISIT UMGC.EDU/SOC.

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Timely Advice on Your Device

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e put the information you need to plan your academic career right at your fingertips with digital tools that you can access anywhere

and anytime from your phone, computer, or tablet.

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Program Comparison Tool:

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Time and Tuition Estimator:

Evaluate up to three programs

Find out how much your

side by side and find the right

bachelor’s degree or

degree or certificate to fit your

undergraduate certificate

goals. Compare programs

may cost and how long it

now at umgc.edu/compare.

may take to complete. Learn more at umgc.edu/estimate.

Scholarship Finder: Identify scholarship and grant

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Location Finder:

opportunities you may qualify

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in D.C., Maryland, Virginia,

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Student Services and Support to Help You Succeed Academic advisors who understand your needs, whether you’re a working professional, career changer, military servicemember, veteran, or working parent

Career services to help you take the next step in your career

Online writing feedback through the Effective Writing Center

Access to the UMGC library, including e-books and online databases

Tutors and mentors to help you through difficult subjects and courses

24-hour tech support so you can stay focused on your studies

Special services for veterans, including the Vessey Veterans Resource Center, to help you transition to civilian life

Active student organizations where you can meet and network with students with similar interests

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CareerQuest: Your Online Hub to Help You Plan What’s Next

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o help you take charge of your job search, UMGC provides CareerQuest―an online resource for job listings, career tools,

mentoring, and other career services.

Students and alumni can log in to CareerQuest to apply for jobs, internships, and other opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Create a profile and upload your résumé so recruiters can find you. Use our online tools to improve your résumé, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, and practice your interview skills. Research companies, find contacts in your industry, contact our career advising specialists for customized coaching, and so much more.

Learn more at umgc.edu/careerquest.

ATTEND OUR CAREER EVENTS. WE HOST AN ANNUAL CAREER FAIR AND REGULAR RECRUITING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH EMPLOYERS EAGER TO HIRE OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI.

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A University That Understands the Military

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erving the military is in our DNA. Our dedication to educating military servicemembers and veterans goes

back to our founding, when we became the first university to send faculty overseas to teach courses for active-duty military personnel in Europe.

Today, we serve more than 50,000 active-duty servicemembers, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and their family members and have locations on military installations in more than 20 countries and territories throughout the world.

Learn more at umgc.edu/military.

SAVE ON TUITION. WE OFFER REDUCED TUITION FOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS AND ELIGIBLE SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN FOR MOST PROGRAMS.

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Comprehensive Resources for Military-Affiliated Students

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e understand the challenges servicemembers and veterans face in earning their degrees. That’s why we provide reduced tuition

rates for servicemembers and their eligible spouses and dependent children for most programs, military and veteran advisors, and the Vessey Veterans Resource Center.

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Veterans Assistance Fund for student veterans whose Federal financial aid and VA benefits are unavailable or exhausted

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Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program for caregivers of recovering servicemembers and veterans

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UMGC-NMFA Scholarship for spouses of active-duty, reservist, and/or National Guard servicemembers through the National Military Family Association

More scholarship opportunities are available for students who actively participate in the SALUTE Honor Society, One2One Mentorship Program, and the Vessey Veterans Resource Center’s Virtual Student Union. Plus, we offer a scholarship to our annual Student Veteran of the Year.

FIND RESOURCES FOR VETERANS. THE VESSEY VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER IS YOUR ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR ASSISTANCE.

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Undergraduate Programs

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Business and Management

Gain leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills and career-focused knowledge in accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, and more.

ACCOUNTING 1 Develop skills in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis and reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for accounting careers and certifications in a wide range of industries, corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Build your knowledge of accounting, business law, ethics and social responsibility, finance, human resource management, strategic management, organizational behavior, marketing and sales, and statistical analysis.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in management and operations for nonprofit, for-profit, and public-sector organizations.

FINANCE Gain a foundation in the principles of business, economics, and accounting and develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world situations.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for positions in contract management, budgeting, corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, risk management, and insurance.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions

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and explore the ways that human behavior, laws, labor relations,

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and diversity issues affect a company’s culture and effectiveness.

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Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you

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for career opportunities in nearly every industry.

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MANAGEMENT STUDIES Build your knowledge of management principles and gain marketable skills in decision making, problem-solving, and leadership.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for an entry-level management position in business, government, public service, and technical environments.

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MARKETING

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Study the strategic marketing processes for consumer and organizational markets and learn the skills to identify and develop profitable new products and markets.

Accounting Business Administration Finance Human Resource Management Management Studies Marketing

Accounting Business Administration Economics Finance Human Resource Management Law for Business Marketing Personal Financial Planning Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

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Air Intelligence Agency American Bankers Association Discovery Communications Fannie Mae Federal Reserve Board GE Foundation Internal Revenue Service KPMG Lockheed Martin Corporation Sustainable Harvest International Time Life U.S. Army Forces Command

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Digital Marketing Human Resource Management Management Foundations Project Management

entrepreneurial endeavors.

NEW: UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL MARKETING

Now you can develop your skills and earn a valuable credential in the exciting digital marketing field.

Learn more at umgc.edu/programs.

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Healthcare and Science

Join our CCNE-accredited program in nursing or gain knowledge and experience in rewarding fields like biotechnology, environmental management, or healthcare.

BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 Enter this fast-growing field and work to solve a host of humanity’s health, environmental, and agricultural challenges.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, or biomedical research industries and in laboratory technology, quality control, assay analysis, chemical technology, and bioinformatics organizations.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Learn to assess, plan, and control potential risks to human health and safety through inspections, monitoring, and evaluation of environmental data, and gain a better understanding of environmental policies and regulations.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for positions managing risks to human and environmental health, including occupational safety, air quality, water pollution, and hazardous waste management.

GERONTOLOGY AND AGING SERVICES Gain a foundation in the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of aging as well as an understanding of programs, services, and policies related to aging and older adults so that you can care for and serve this population.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in gerontological program management, program and policy analysis, services development, and housing and facilities management.

Consult an advisor before choosing this major.

Visit umgc.edu/rnbsn to learn more about this program’s state-specific restrictions and professional licensure in this field.

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HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Examine various aspects of management—finance, economics, marketing, facilities management, and strategic planning—from a healthcare perspective.

Develop an understanding of American government and global politics and learn to interpret political issues and propose solutions.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in the fast-growing field of health services management.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for graduate study or a career with government agencies, policy development think tanks, intelligence agencies, nonprofit organizations, political campaigns, and research firms.

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 1 Coordinate the activities that contribute to a well-ordered laboratory by combining an in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures with hands-on laboratory management practice.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in biological or chemical technology, lab management, or project management.

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PSYCHOLOGY Acquire a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences and hone your quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for graduate study, research, services in mental or medical health, or any field in which understanding human behavior is an asset.

Build on your established clinical and practical experiences as a registered nurse and gain the skills to assume the role of the professional nurse in diverse and challenging settings.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and graduate study in nursing.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to prepare you for a career in policy analysis, research, and program development or a position in government, health services, law enforcement, human resources, and community service.

Gain a breadth of knowledge in the fields of anthropology, behavioral sciences, gerontology, psychology, and sociology.

Biotechnology Environmental Management Gerontology and Aging Services Health Services Management Laboratory Management Nursing for Registered Nurses Political Science Psychology Social Science

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CCNE ACCREDITATION

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The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UMGC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791. CCNE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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American Red Cross Children’s National Medical Center Kaiser Family Foundation National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health National Science Foundation Northrop Grumman Corporation U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Marine Corps Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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IT, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity

Join an elite group of professionals poised to enter high-demand fields. With innovative degrees and industry connections, UMGC is a leading name in IT, computer science, and cybersecurity education.

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY Learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in network management, systems administration, or network security, whether you’re new to the IT field or you’re looking to move up to middle management.

COMPUTER SCIENCE Learn to plan, design, and optimize computer software and hardware systems for commercial and government environments.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in software architecture or engineering, application software design, or systems analysis, programming, or engineering in corporate organizations and government agencies.

CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Gain the knowledge and skills to become a leader in the protection of data and critical cyber infrastructure and assets.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a team leader, supervisor, or management position within a corporate organization or government agency.

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DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGY Design, develop, and manage digital media using current and emerging technologies that adhere to industry standards.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in areas such as web design, electronic publishing, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

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Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a management position in information systems management, systems analysis, information technology project management, or information assurance.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY

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Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Computer Science Cybersecurity Management and Policy Digital Media and Web Technology Information Systems Management Software Development and Security

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Computer Science Cybersecurity Digital Media and Web Technology Information Systems Management

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Learn programming languages and best practices in software Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you

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security management, application and software architecture, information security, intrusion analysis, penetration testing, programming, engineering, security and code auditing, and system architecture.

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Liberal Arts and Communication

Build highly transferable skills in communication, English, graphic design, history, East Asian studies, humanities, and more with our online liberal arts and communication programs.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES Learn to apply communication theories to personal and professional situations, developing the soft skills and communication techniques that workplaces demand.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in media, journalism, public relations, business, or online communication.

EAST ASIAN STUDIES Study the history, economics, politics, culture, and languages of the East Asian region, including China, Korea, and Japan.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in translation, teaching, journalism, analysis, and nonprofit fieldwork.

ENGLISH Follow a critical approach to the study of literature and learn to articulate ideas with clarity, conduct original research, and convey complex information in logical, accessible language.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in education, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, business, or management.

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GENERAL STUDIES

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Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a wide variety of careers through a personalized learning path that focuses on your specific interests.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

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HISTORY Study a range of historical eras and geographic areas and learn how to lay the groundwork for historical research projects.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in politics, law, journalism, education, or historical curation and for graduate-level study in history, law, or public policy.

HUMANITIES

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Master the skills and technology to compete in today’s rapidly Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare

Communication Studies East Asian Studies English General Studies Graphic Communication History Humanities

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African American Studies Art Art History Communication Studies Diversity Awareness East Asian Studies English History Philosophy Sociology Speech Communication Women’s Studies

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Broaden your understanding of yourself and your interaction with the world and gain perspective on cultural and intellectual heritage.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in education, publishing, journalism, advertising, sales, law, management, human resources, and other fields.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

We offer undergraduate language courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

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Public Safety

Build a strong foundation of knowledge in criminal justice, homeland security, and legal studies while developing leadership and collaboration skills.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Learn the theory and practice of the criminal justice system as well as the specifics of criminal behavior, law enforcement, courts, corrections, security, and investigation.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you to work in a command position in law enforcement or to meet the degree requirements of some law enforcement agencies.

HOMELAND SECURITY Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for management and leadership in homeland security.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessments, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

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LEGAL STUDIES

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Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for law school or a career in a professional support position in legal

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Develop your critical thinking and leadership skills to solve current and future public safety issues in both the public and private sectors.

Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you to join first responder organizations involved in corporate security, emergency management, fire service administration, and homeland security.

Criminal Justice Homeland Security Legal Studies Public Safety Administration

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Criminal Justice Emergency Management Fire Service Administration Forensics Homeland Security Public Safety Administration Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure

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Graduate Programs If you’re looking for the next step in your academic journey, consider one of our more than 50 graduate programs and specializations, each designed to help you build your knowledge and enhance your professional value.

For the latest program information, visit umgc.edu/programs.

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School of Arts and Sciences

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Learning Design and Technology

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Biotechnology Management

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Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs

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Distance Education and E-Learning

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Environmental Management

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School of Business

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DOCTORAL DEGREE

Interdisciplinary Studies in Management Marketing Nonprofit and Association Management Project Management

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Four Easy Steps to Begin Your Education 1. Apply for admission: Get started by visiting umgc.edu/apply.

2. Apply for financial aid: Complete the FAFSA and explore our payment and financial aid options.

3. Submit your transcripts: After we evaluate your official transcripts, you’ll have a roadmap for your degree.

4. Register for courses: Our admissions advisors can help you get registered for courses.

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UMGC prepared me for the stressful situations I was to face in the business world.

The program was relevant and timely, and the collaborative online learning helped prepare me for today’s digital business environment.”

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niversity of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 70 years ago specifically to serve the higher education

needs of working adults and servicemembers. Today, UMGC continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 140 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 90 degrees, certificates, and specializations backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.

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