UMUC Undergraduate Prospect Brochure

2017–2018

Undergraduate Academic Programs

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MAKE THE INVESTMENT THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Are you ready to stand up, step forward, and make a commitment to go back to school?

At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), we can help make that transition as smooth as possible. UMUC is a respected, accredited public state university with a reputation for excellence, a history of providing innovative online education, and an unwavering commitment to helping our students reach their academic and professional goals.

Choose from more than 35 undergraduate degrees and certificates, many in today’s high-demand fields. Throughout your journey, you’ll benefit from our flexible online courses; knowledgeable, caring advisors; comprehensive student support services; payment and financial aid options, including scholarships and tuition discounts for those who qualify; and a transfer credit policy that can help you get a running start on your bachelor’s degree.

If you’re ready to invest in your education, UMUC is the place to start!

“If not for the awesome advisors that I was blessed to encounter at UMUC and just amazing instructors and professors, I wouldn’t be here today. It changed my life. It changed what I was able to do in my present career. And it’s changed the trajectory of what I’m going to be able to do.”

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Pursue Your Professional Goals We specialize in helping busy professionals like you raise the bar and create the life

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you’ve always imagined. We help you get there with academic programs that can give

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you the right skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve your goals. We respect the

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effort and sacrifice that go into earning a bachelor’s degree, and we do everything we

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can to help you succeed.

GET STARTED QUICKLY WITH OUR ACHIEVEMENT-BASED ADMISSIONS PROCESS At UMUC, we offer a streamlined, achievement-based admissions process that does not require you to take the SAT or ACT for most programs. If you graduated from high school or earned passing scores on the GED examination, you may qualify for admission to most of our undergraduate certificate and bachelor’s degree programs.

TAKE ONLINE COURSES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Our online courses are rich in content and fit nicely into your schedule. You can feel confident knowing that you are learning at an innovative online university that has been serving the needs of adult learners since 1947. Plus, UMUC students in the Washington,

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D.C., area and at most of our military locations can take advantage of hybrid courses that combine the flexibility of online education with in-person instruction.

EARN A RESPECTED DEGREE A degree earned at UMUC carries respect across the United States and around the world.

FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

UMUC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional

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Higher Education Accreditation. Plus, UMUC is a constituent institution of the renowned

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Our programs are designed by industry leaders to respond to employer trends, opportunities, and demands. Coursework focuses on career-relevant knowledge and skills to help you enhance your professional value. Plus, many of our programs are taught by faculty scholar-practitioners with extensive real-world experience.

STAY CONNECTED WITH A STRONG ALUMNI NETWORK After you graduate, the Alumni Association provides you with opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni, students, and faculty through networking events, volunteer service, social interaction, and philanthropy. Plus, UMUC alumni have easy access to our career-related advising and support services.

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We want to help you ensure that your education is a worthwhile investment. At UMUC, you can save money on your tuition and manage your education costs with • Federal financial aid, loans, and grants for those who qualify • Scholarships based on merit and/or financial need if you're eligible • Our interest-free monthly payment plan • Tuition Assistance and/or veterans education benefits if you’re eligible

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in textbook costs for nearly

At UMUC, we offer many ways for you to transfer or earn credit. We accept up to

every course

90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree from a variety of sources, including • Previous college coursework

• V ocational and technical credits

• Military experience and training

• P rofessional and volunteer experience

years of experience providing

• Credit by examination

higher55+ education

Learn more at umuc.edu/transfercredit.

SAVE ON COURSE MATERIALS We’ve replaced nearly every textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses with no-cost electronic resources. Instead of having to buy expensive textbooks, you’ll use customized materials, such as • Electronic textbooks

• S oftware

• Websites

• I nteractive exercises

• UMUC Library resources You’ll be able to download many of the resources, and they’ll be updated with the latest industry information. You can access your course materials from any device within your online classroom as soon as your classes start.

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Succeed in a Supportive Community

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GET GUIDANCE FROM EXPERIENCED ADVISORS Your path to a successful future begins with a plan. UMUC’s friendly, knowledgeable advisors are here to help you

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• Choose the right program for your career goals

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• Find the most efficient path to completing your degree

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• Determine which courses you should take and when

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• Identify services and resources to help you stay (or get back) on track

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LEARN FROM ACCOMPLISHED FACULTY MEMBERS

Higher Education Excellence in

Our diverse worldwide faculty of scholar-practitioners bring impressive academic

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and professional credentials to your academic experience. You’ll learn what matters from industry leaders with real-world experience. Plus, they understand the

Diversity Award

Educator of the Year World Affairs Council | 2015

demands that working adults with busy schedules face and will work with you to ensure you achieve your goals and get the most out of your education.

President’s Award Open Education Consortium | 2015

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SERVICES We offer everything you need to stay informed, equipped, and on track throughout your academic career and beyond. At UMUC, you have access to • Career counseling • The University System of Maryland library system • Tutors and mentors • Online writing assistance • 24-hour technical support • Special services for veterans, including the Veterans Resource Center • Academic clubs and honor societies

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

At UMUC, 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!”

• Free online math placement testing KATHRYNN STODDARD Bachelor of Science, Management Studies Navy Veteran

BENEFIT FROM OUR CONTINUOUS INNOVATION We continually strive to ensure that our academic programs, course delivery formats, and student services meet the highest standards for excellence. Visit umuc.edu/ academic-programs for the latest program information.

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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT Advance Your Career in the Business World Learn leadership, strategic thinking, and communication, and

85% health&science

gain the skills and knowledge that can help you move up the career ladder.

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ACCOUNTING

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

If you have a way with numbers, consider

This career-focused degree is designed to

earning this degree. No matter the mission

help you compete for the jobs of today and

or type of work, all companies and

tomorrow by building a comprehensive

agencies need accounting departments

base of knowledge. This major will help

to keep their finances on track, so with an

you prepare for a variety of positions,

accounting degree you can earn online,

and you’ll have ample networking

most sought-after major among

you’ll have a wide range of industries to

opportunities with other students.

surveyed employers is business1

choose from.

In your business administration courses,

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This major combines theory and practice

you’ll study accounting, business law,

to help prepare you for analysis of and

ethics and social responsibility, finance,

jobs listed on Glassdoor’s

reporting on the economic activities

human resource management, strategic

“50 Best Jobs in America for 2017”

of organizations. You’ll develop skills

management, organizational behavior,

in managerial accounting, budgeting,

marketing and sales, and statistical analysis.

in business and management2

accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting.

1.6M management jobs added since December 20073

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Source: “Companies Planning to Hire More Recent College Graduates This Year and Pay Them Better,” CareerBuilder, 2015.

Source: “50 Best Jobs in America for 2017,” Glassdoor, January 23, 2017.

3 Source: “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2016.

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FINANCE Develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world situations. Our program combines a foundation in the principles of business, economics, and accounting with an in-depth focus on the details of finance and financial management via intensive case studies. The curriculum features coursework on business finance, financial management, investments, security analysis, strategic risk management, and valuation.

In our personal financial planning minor, you'll complete an extensive case study and apply financial theory to your personal finances by developing a financial plan with goals, investment strategies and insurance, retirement, and estate planning.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT With this degree, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of human resource functions—such as resource planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; performance appraisal and rewards programs; and development of personnel policies and procedures—in private- and public-sector settings. Additionally, you’ll explore the ways that human behavior, laws, labor relations, and diversity issues can intersect and affect a company’s culture and ultimately its progress.

MANAGEMENT STUDIES Today, many business, government, public service, and technical environments require knowledge of management principles from multiple disciplines. This degree can help you gain that expertise through a course of study focused on decision making, problem solving, and leadership. In your coursework, you’ll focus on management principles and organizational dynamics for today’s global, multicultural, and multinational organiza-

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Accounting Business Administration Finance Human Resource Management Management Studies Marketing

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

CERTIFICATES • Human Resource Management • Management Foundations • Project Management

tions. You’ll benefit from a full spectrum of related business courses, including statistics, business writing, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior.

MARKETING

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Fueled by increasing globalization and the developing role of the Internet in business, the field of marketing is constantly evolving. As global competition intensifies, organizations increasingly rely on skilled professionals to identify and develop profitable new products and markets. In this program, you’ll study the strategic marketing processes for consumer and organizational markets, including environmental scanning and

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positioning; marketing research and analysis; segmentation, targeting, and positioning;

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product development and differentiation; valuation and pricing; channel and value-

alumni have worked for organizations

chain management; integrated marketing communications; and relationship building.

that include

You’ll also examine consumer behavior and consumer relationship management, global

• Air Intelligence Agency

marketing, online marketing, and sales management.

• American Bankers Association • Discovery Communications • Fannie Mae • Federal Reserve Board

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER CERTIFICATION UMUC offers courses of study to help prepare you for the Certified Financial Planner— or CFP—certification, so you can advise individuals on how to address their financial issues and plan for and achieve their financial goals. Learn more at umuc.edu/cfp.

• GE Foundation • Internal Revenue Service • Lockheed Martin Corporation • Time Life • U.S. Army Forces Command

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HEALTHCARE and SCIENCE Move Forward in a Rewarding Field UMUC’s programs in healthcare and science—like biotechnology,

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nursing, and psychology—will help you give back to the individual, the community, and the world at large.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY Professionals in biotechnology come up with answers to a host of humanity’s problems—from Ebola to failing crops.

For this program, you are required to have already gained technical and scientific knowledge of biotechnology through field

learn how to mitigate environmental management issues, including air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, and hazardous waste. You’ll also use software tools related to risk management, geographic information systems, and environmental economics.

combines laboratory skills and coursework,

GERONTOLOGY AND AGING SERVICES

with an internship experience and upper-

The aging baby boomer population has

level study.

enormous clout across many industries,

experience and transferred credit. The major

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Environmental issues like global warming, air quality, and water scarcity are central to the safety, health, and security of our nation. In this program, you’ll learn to plan, implement, and control all facets of environmental management using professional models and techniques. You’ll 1

including health, finance, marketing, policy, housing, transportation, and education, and by 2030, one in five Americans will be

2.2M healthcare jobs added since December 2007 2

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65 or older.1 In this program, you’ll gain a foundation in the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of aging, coupled with an understanding of programs,

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services, and policies related to aging and older adults. This major features an internship experience.

Source: “The Next Four Decades, The Older Population in the United States: 2010 to 2050,” U.S. Census Bureau, May 2010.

2 Source: “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2016.

3 Source: “Employment of New Nurse Graduates and Employer Preferences for Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses,” American Association of Colleges of Nursing, November 1, 2013.

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of the nursing workforce health&science should possess a bachelor’s degree by 2020, according to the Institute of Medicine3

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT With the Affordable Care Act, the advent of electronic health records, and the aging baby

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boomer demographic, the healthcare sector is rapidly growing. This program can provide

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you with grounding in the core knowledge and competencies for effective management in the dynamic healthcare environment, teaching you to think comprehensively and strategically about healthcare trends so that you can lead innovation.

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT UMUC’s program in laboratory management is unique in Maryland: No other university in the state offers a bachelor’s degree in laboratory management. Yet the need within the biotechnology industry for employees with both scientific and management skills is great. This program combines an in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures with hands-on laboratory management practice. In order to declare this major, you will be required to transfer in lower-level science coursework. This major features an internship experience.

NURSING FOR REGISTERED NURSES CCNE ACCREDITATION The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UMUC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-887-6791. CCNE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Earn a degree that is designed to help you advance your career in nursing, prepare you for graduate school, and help you build on your established clinical and practical experiences. The curriculum covers health assessment, global health,

Biotechnology1 Environmental Management Gerontology and Aging Services Health Services Management Laboratory Management Nursing for Registered Nurses2 Political Science Psychology Social Science

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Biology Environmental Management Gerontology and Aging Services Health Services Management Mathematical Sciences Natural Science Political Science Psychology Sociology

family and community health nursing, nursing leadership and management, nursing research, information technology, evidence-based practice, gerontology,

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legal and ethical issues in healthcare, and advocacy.

POLITICAL SCIENCE In this program, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of American government

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and global politics. You’ll analyze political structures, theory, and problems; interpret

Our healthcare and science alumni

complex political problems; and propose potential solutions.

have worked for organizations that include

PSYCHOLOGY

• A merican Red Cross

This program will help you acquire a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in

• C hildren’s National Medical Center

psychological sciences. You’ll also hone your quantitative skills, analytical and scientific reasoning, and ability to analyze human behavior. Coursework covers the application of psychological concepts and principles to individual cognitive and emotional functioning, the workplace, and interpersonal relationships.

• K aiser Family Foundation • N ational Cancer Institute • N ational Institutes of Health • N ational Science Foundation

SOCIAL SCIENCE

• N orthrop Grumman Corporation

In this program, you’ll gain knowledge that encompasses perspectives from anthropology,

• U .S. Department of Agriculture

behavioral sciences, gerontology, psychology, and sociology. You’ll learn to address social

• U .S. Geological Survey

issues from an interdisciplinary perspective, communicate with a diverse audience,

• U .S. Marine Corps

develop strong critical thinking skills, articulate the range of research methods used in the social sciences, and recognize good evidence.

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Consult an academic advisor before choosing this major.

This program is only open to students who have an associate’s degree in nursing or a diploma from a registered nursing education program that is recognized by the appropriate State Board of Nursing. Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered registered nurse license in an approved state, including Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program. Learn more at umuc.edu/rnbsn.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, and CYBERSECURITY Unlock Your Career Potential Join an elite group of professionals poised to enter high-demand fields. With innovative degrees and industry connections, UMUC is a leading name in IT, computer science, and cybersecurity education.

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COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY In this program, you’ll learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and

learn how to install and configure advanced Windows server services; implement advanced server infrastructure;

troubleshoot corporate networks. Designed

COMPUTER SCIENCE

to combine the benefits of a traditional

In this program, you’ll be able to plan,

college education with hands-on training

design, and optimize computer software

in state-of-the-art computer technology,

and hardware systems for commercial and

the curriculum integrates technical skill

government environments.

with communication skills and superior general education knowledge.

The curriculum features coursework in enhancement, and the theory, science, and

designed to build your foundational

math behind modern computing. You will

IT skills. You’ll then focus on the network

learn about Java, C++, OpenGL, Octave,

security side of IT, learning Microsoft

and MATLAB. Your courses will include

and Cisco technologies as well as other

data structures and analysis, computer

cybersecurity and digital forensics topics.

systems and architecture, image and signal

Specifically, you’ll write a proposal to

processing, and more.

design a network, including a plan to administer and maintain the network;

Source: “2016 Cost of Data Breach Study: Global Analysis,” Ponemon Institute and IBM, June 2016.

Source: “10 Best Cybersecurity Programs,” Military Times, 2017.

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programming, algorithm optimization and

The program begins with courses

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and troubleshoot IT problems.

place finish for UMUC cyber competition team at Symantec CTF at B-Sides DC in 2016

No.5 ranked cybersecurity program in the United States2

CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY In this program, you can prepare to become a leader in the protection of data. This

MAJORS

innovative, world-class program uses a multidisciplinary approach—drawing from

• Computer Networks and

fields such as management, law, science, business, technology, and psychology—to

Cybersecurity

provide you with the most current knowledge and skills for protecting critical cyber

• Computer Science • Cybersecurity Management and

infrastructure and assets.

Policy

DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGY where you can explore web technology, motion graphics, or digital design. You’ll gain

• Digital Media and Web Technology • Information Systems Management • Software Development and Security

hands-on experience in creating digital works using industry-standard software and

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Follow your interests and prepare for a career in digital design with this program,

incorporating design theory and efficient workflows.

In your digital media courses, you’ll learn the theories, technologies, techniques, and best practices that govern the effective design of interactive, immersive, and engaging digital media across many different platforms. We’ll lead you through the entire design process, from preplanning to concept design to final publication. You’ll use industrystandard Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and After Effects.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Information systems management is a critical part of the strategic decision-making

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Computer Science Cybersecurity Digital Media and Web Technology Information Systems Management

CERTIFICATE • Computer Networking

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process in virtually all of today’s public and private organizations. That means managers who can lead the teams that integrate information systems with general business processes are in high demand. Developed by chief information officers and other highlevel IT professionals, this program is well-suited for those looking to bridge the gap between an organization’s functional users and technical developers.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY

Our information technology,

This program is designed to teach you in-demand programming languages and the

alumni have worked for organizations

best practices in software development in today’s workplace. Coursework focuses on

that include

developing your skills using multiple programming languages and relational databases while maintaining component security using industry and government best practices.

computer science, and cybersecurity

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You’ll learn to design, develop, and test secure software applications, conduct software

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penetration testing, and provide recommendations for reducing computer security risks.

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UMUC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in

• T ransportation Security Agency

Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security

• U .S. Department of Defense

Agency and the Department of Homeland Security and as a National Center of

• U .S. Department of Energy

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LIBERAL ARTS and COMMUNICATION Get a Well-Rounded Education and Make an Impact Build highly transferable skills and knowledge with an online liberal arts or communication degree from UMUC.

9% COMMUNICATION STUDIES Whether you’re interested in journalism, public relations, photography, business, or online communication, you can build a firm base of knowledge while you earn this degree. You’ll learn to apply

rich past and continuing contributions to the global community. Through your courses, you’ll gain an understanding of East Asia based on both expanded cultural awareness and scholarly analysis.

liberal arts

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15+ majors and minors in liberal arts

communication theories to both personal

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and professional situations, developing

This program offers a solid base of

the “soft skills” and communication

critical thinking on which to build a

techniques that workplaces demand.

career or further graduate study. In

In addition, you’ll learn to work with

your courses, you’ll study literature

individuals and groups professionally

and writing, improving your cultural

and manage communications within

literacy and your ability to recognize and

ethical, legal, and financial parameters.

appreciate great works of literature. By

and communication at UMUC

Writing among the Top 5 most sought-after skills by employers1

following a critical approach to the study

EAST ASIAN STUDIES One of the only online programs of its kind, this program provides an overview of the history, economics, politics, culture,

of literature, you’ll learn to articulate ideas with clarity, conduct original research, and convey complex information in logical, accessible language.

and languages of the East Asian region, including China, Korea, and Japan. In this program, you’ll examine East Asia’s

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UMUC offers a variety of foreign language courses, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish

MAJORS • Communication Studies • East Asian Studies • English • Graphic Communication • History • Humanities MINORS • African American Studies • Art • Art History • Communication Studies • Diversity Awareness • East Asian Studies • English • History • Philosophy • Speech Communication • Women’s Studies CERTIFICATE • Spanish for Business and the Professions

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION This portfolio-intensive program can help you master the skills and technology to compete in today’s rapidly changing visual arts and communication environment. You’ll train in graphic art and design, computer graphics, communication, and publication.

You’ll become well-versed in the language of design and adept at Adobe Suite software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, and Flash.

HISTORY In this program, you’ll study a range of historical eras and geographic areas, including the history of China, Japan, wartime Europe, and the United States. You’ll have the opportunity to dig into research and writing, learning how to lay the groundwork for and eventually complete a substantial, original historical research project. Plus, if you’re based in the Washington, D.C., area, you’ll have myriad opportunities to find internships and part-time

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS Our liberal arts and communication alumni have worked for organizations that include • American Psychological Association • CBS Television • F ederal Communications Commission • Goldman Sachs

and full-time jobs in the field at public and federal institutions.

• T he Humane Society of the United States

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• N ational Geographic Education Foundation

This program will broaden your understanding of yourself and your interaction with

• Public Broadcasting System

the world. It will provide a perspective on cultural and intellectual heritage while offering tools to use that knowledge in the real world. In your courses, you’ll explore how individuals and groups understand their existence, their place within their cultures, and their responsibility to others and the physical world. You’ll be immersed in a multidisciplinary study of global culture as you analyze art, philosophy, literature,

• Smithsonian Institution • U.S. Commission on Civil Rights • U.S. Navy • The World Bank

religion, film, theatre, music, and technology.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Answer the Call to Lead, Protect, and Serve Build a strong foundation of knowledge about the justice system while developing your ability to lead, manage, and collaborate across agencies.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

HOMELAND SECURITY

Located near the FBI, CIA, and NSA

This program can help you develop the

headquarters—and the major metropolitan

knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for

areas of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore,

management and leadership in homeland

Maryland—UMUC is home to industry

security. Coursework has been developed

leaders who protect cities and the nation

by scholar-practitioners who work in a

from some of our greatest threats. This

variety of homeland security roles, and it

program can help provide you with an

is designed to provide you with a global

understanding of the nature of crime and

outlook, interpersonal skills, leadership

the personnel, institutions, and processes

abilities, and awareness of current

that prevent and respond to crime.

issues in domestic and international

In this program, you’ll learn both the theory and practice of the criminal justice system as well as the specifics of criminal

security. You’ll use actual homeland security information taken straight from government sources in your assignments.

behavior, law enforcement, courts,

Your courses will focus on homeland

corrections, security, and investigation.

security issues, such as international

Coursework is developed and taught by

and domestic terrorism, infrastructure

local law enforcement officials, so you’ll

protection, strategic planning, international

benefit from their field-tested knowledge

relations, intelligence operations, and

and experience.

evaluation. You’ll also learn about ethics, research and technology, legal and political issues, and leadership.

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12 majors and minors in public safety at UMUC

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Our faculty hold key positions in the military, judicial system, and police and fire departments

$200B+ projected growth in the public safety and security market by 20211

INVESTIGATIVE FORENSICS A key element within the field of criminal investigation today is the work of forensic

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specialists—the people who gather, process, and report on evidence from crime

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scenes—in discovering the facts of a case. The role of investigative forensics is also expanding within the field of civil justice. This program is based on national guidelines and designed to help you understand both the theory and practice of forensic disciplines and police work.

In your courses, you’ll learn and practice evidence detection, collection, processing, and reporting as well as criminal procedure and analysis of evidence. You’ll also learn to write reports specific to the forensics field and gain an understanding of the abilities and limitations of the crime lab. Hands-on, practical experience is provided through online learning tools that allow you to virtually investigate crime scenes and evidence.

LEGAL STUDIES In this program, you’ll acquire the tools you need to confidently and competently thrive

Criminal Justice Homeland Security Investigative Forensics 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

in legal environments. You’ll learn to produce and review legal forms and documents, apply statutes to legal cases, assess fact patterns, conduct legal analysis, write and draft legal documents, and perform research in the legal environment.

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In your courses, you’ll examine the organization, function, and processes of the lawmaking institutions in the American legal system as well as the role of the paralegal in the legal system and the governing rules of legal ethics.

PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION This program can help you build a strong foundation of knowledge in public safety systems at the local, state, and federal levels to foster cross-agency collaboration. This program can help you further develop critical thinking and leadership skills to solve

ALUMNI EMPLOYERS Our public safety alumni have worked for organizations that include

current and future public safety issues in both public and private sectors. You will also

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learn about the public safety aspects of emergency management, criminal justice, fire

• Federal Aviation Administration

service, and homeland security.

• Federal Election Commission

Developed by government employees who work in public safety, the coursework in this

• F ederal Emergency Management Agency

program can provide you with a global outlook, interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, an awareness of current issues, and management competencies, including strategic planning, risk management, public policy program development and implementation, ethics, decision making, and supervision. You’ll use actual public safety information taken straight from governmental sources in your assignments.

• Metropolitan Police Department • N ational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency • U.S. Coast Guard • U .S. Department of Homeland Security • U .S. Drug Enforcement Administration • U.S. Secret Service

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

CAREER PREPARATION Your academic credentials— along with field experience, industry certification, and further education—can help prepare you for a range of career opportunities.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

ACCOUNTING

Accounting careers and certifications in a wide range of industries as well as at corporations and nonprofit and government organizations

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Work in management and operations for nonprofit, for-profit, and publicsector organizations

FINANCE

Positions in contract management, budgeting, corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, risk management, and insurance

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Work in human resource departments in nearly every industry

MANAGEMENT STUDIES

An entry-level management position in business, government, public service, and technical environments; it will also help prepare experienced managers or midcareer professionals who are looking to advance their career

MARKETING

A career in marketing management, marketing research, or sales in private and public corporations, marketing agencies, or entrepreneurial endeavors

HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCE

IT, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND CYBERSECURITY

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Work in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, or biomedical research industries and organizations in the areas of laboratory technology, quality control, assay analysis, chemical technology, and bioinformatics

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY

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

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Positions in which you mitigate environmental management issues, including air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, and hazardous waste

COMPUTER SCIENCE

GERONTOLOGY AND AGING SERVICES

A number of gerontological careers in areas that include program management, program and policy analysis, services development, and housing and facilities management

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

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Work in the fast-growing field of health services management

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

A career in biological or chemical technology, lab management, or project management

Positions in which you manage people and technologies required to protect information, information systems, and infrastructures, including the nation's critical cyber infrastructures; it is ideal for students who want to leverage previous work experience to move into a team leader, supervisor, or management position within a corporate organization or government agency

NURSING FOR REGISTERED NURSES

Career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and/or graduate study in nursing

DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGY

Work in areas such as web design, electronic publishing, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Graduate study or careers in local, state, and federal government, such as policy development for think tanks, research at intelligence agencies, work with local and state governments or nonprofit organizations, political campaign management, and national/international security research and related affairs

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

A management position in information systems management, systems analysis, information technology project management, and information assurance

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY

Technical and leadership roles in diverse application development and security settings, including high-demand areas such as security analysis, security management, application and software architecture, information security, intrusion analysis, penetration testing, programming, engineering, security and code auditing, and system architecture

PSYCHOLOGY

Graduate study, research, or direct services work at a mental health or medical facility; additionally, you can pursue a career in a related field, such as human resources, advertising, customer relations, or program management

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Careers in policy analysis, research, program development, and management in fields that include business administration, elder care, government, health services, law enforcement, human resources, and community service

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LIBERAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PREPARE YOU FOR . . .

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

A career in mass media, new media, journalism, public relations, photography, business, or online communication

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

EAST ASIAN STUDIES

A range of careers that require a broad understanding of the culture and region in areas such as translation, teaching, journalism, analysis, and nonprofit field work

A command position in law enforcement or to meet the four-year degree requirement by some federal law enforcement departments; the content of the degree program is applicable to positions in the public and private sectors; it may also serve as a qualifying degree for law school

HOMELAND SECURITY

Management work in security risk assessments, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure

INVESTIGATIVE FORENSICS

Work in crime scene investigation for a career in civil or criminal justice

LEGAL STUDIES

Law school or a career researching and producing legal information and documents; this degree may meet the requirements to work in a professional support position in legal advocacy, legal research, legal writing, and legal case review/support

PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Positions with the first responder organizations involved in corporate security, emergency management, fire service administration, and homeland security

ENGLISH

Careers in education, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, business, and management

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

A graphic design or communication management position in business, government, or industry; it is intended to provide you with a complete professional portfolio to work in the graphic communication field in areas such as graphic design, communication design, and art direction

HISTORY

HUMANITIES

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PUBLIC SAFETY

A future in politics, law, journalism, or education; it can prepare you for a career teaching history or social studies or working in public history archives, historic sites, museums, and galleries as well as graduate-level study in history or law and public policy Careers in fields as varied as education, publishing, journalism, advertising, sales, law, management, human resources, and insurance as well as at museums and other nonprofit organizations

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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 walk you through

the online application for admission and help you get registered for courses.

If you have any questions throughout the application process, call 800-888-UMUC (8682) or visit umuc.edu/contact.

“The world is a competitive global economy that is swiftly changing.

Employers need to hire people who can practically apply what they’ve learned.

UMUC uses faculty, like myself, who have years of practical experience to teach theory and guide students to practical application.

That’s what businesses are looking for to effectively compete.”

A. KARMALITA CONTEE Adjunct Professor, Business Administration

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Inquiries regarding Title IX/Sexual Misconduct may be directed to Steven R. Alfred, Title IX Coordinator, Office of Diversity and Equity, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783-8000, 301-985-7021, titleixcoordinator@umuc.edu, or a member of UMUC’s Title IX Compliance Team.

See umuc.edu/diversity/title-ix-sexual-misconduct/index.cfm. For UMUC Policy 041.00 Sexual Misconduct, see umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/admin04100.cfm.

For external inquiries regarding the notice of nondiscrimination, including Title IX information, contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Wanamaker Building, Suite 515, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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