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2019–2020 CATALOGTHE GRADUATE SCHOOLUMGC.EDUThe University Made for You
UMGC IN MARYLAND AND AROUND THE WORLDAt University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a high-quality education is always within reach.UMGC is dedicated to offering on-site and online courses and resources to adult students in Marylandand around the world. Under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense, UMGC is one of the largestproviders of education to the U.S. military worldwide and serves more than 50,000 active-duty militaryservicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their families. With more than 140 worldwide classroom andservice locations in more than 20 countries and territories and more than 90 undergraduate and graduatedegree, certificate, and specialization curricula offered entirely online, UMGC makes it possible to earn awidely respected degree from just about anywhere.UMGC’s commitment to students around the globe extends far beyond providing access to excellentdegree programs. An online academic and administrative services portal, MyUMGC, makes it simple foryou to register for courses, pay tuition, apply for graduation, and update your personal information whenit’s convenient for you. You can also access academic and career advising, financial aid counseling,library services, and much more online via the university’s website or by phone or e-mail. All over theworld, UMGC gives you what you need to succeed.
From the DeanI am pleased to welcome you toThe Graduate School of University ofMaryland Global Campus (formerlyUniversity of Maryland University College)for the 2019–2020 academic year.On July 1, 2019, our name was officiallychanged from UMUC to University ofMaryland Global Campus by an act ofthe Maryland State General Assemblyto better reflect our position as a stateuniversity with a global footprint. Thenew name reveals our values, goals, and commitment to servingstudents across the world, as we have done since 1947. It reflectsboth our rich history as a University System of Maryland institutionand our enduring mission to serve students in Maryland, the UnitedStates, and the global community.Our new website—umgc.edu—is now up and running, but if you lookfor us under the old URL, you will be redirected to the new. You maynotice that the e-mail addresses provided here still say “umuc”;e-mail addresses won’t be updated until early in the new year andwill continue to be valid for some months after that.Use this catalog as a roadmap to plan your route from where youare today to the career you want tomorrow. Inside you will find thedegree requirements, program details, and administrative informationthat will help guide you toward the successful completion of youreducational and professional objectives.Your graduation is our highest achievement. To that end, our goal isto give you access to the best education possible, available whereveryou go, and this is where you begin. Explore our programs, and thenget started as soon as possible.As always, feel free to reach out to your faculty, program chair,or my office if you have questions or concerns. We are here to helpyou succeed.Sincerely,POLICY STATEMENTThis publication and its provisions do notconstitute and should not be regarded as a contractbetween UMGC and any party or parties, nor is ita complete statement of all policies, procedures,rules, regulations, academic requirements, ortuition and fees applicable to UMGC, its students,or its programs. UMGC reserves the right tomake changes to the policies, procedures, rules,regulations, and academic requirements set out inthis publication without prior notice. Such changeswill be reflected on the university’s website or otherappropriate publication.This publication includes essentially the samecontent as that published in July under theuniversity’s old name. Differences are limitedto updates to the university name and coverimage and references to the current dean and theuniversity name change.This catalog provides the degree requirements andrecommended curriculum for students who begincontinuous enrollment on or after August 1, 2019.(Details are listed on p. 147.) When a curriculum orgraduation requirement is changed, it is not maderetroactive unless the change is to the student’sadvantage and can be accommodated within theDouglas Harrison, PhDActing Vice Provost and DeanThe Graduate Schoolspan of years normally required for graduation. Seeadditional policies on pp. 167–169.Sources for any claims made throughoutthis catalog may be found on the UMGC website(umgc.edu).u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s1
Table of Contents4INTRODUCTION4Welcome to UMGC5About The Graduate School6Preparing for Graduate Study8Program Overview10DOCTORAL PROGRAMS10Doctor of Business Administration12Doctor of Management in CommunityCollege Policy and AdministrationACCOUNTING AND FINANCEPROGRAMSCYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS37Master of Science in CybersecurityManagement and Policy39Master of Science in CybersecurityTechnology41Master of Science in Digital Forensicsand Cyber Investigation43Master of Science in InformationTechnologyInformation Assurance14EDUCATION AND TEACHINGPROGRAMS45Master of Arts in Teaching14Master of Science in Accountingand Financial Management48Master of Distance Educationand E-Learning17Master of Science in Accountingand Information Systems50Master of Education in InstructionalTechnology20Master of Science in Management53Master of Science in LearningDesign and TechnologyAccountingFinancial ManagementBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTPROGRAMS24HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCEPROGRAMS55Master of Science in Biotechnology24Master of Business AdministrationBioinformatics26Master of Science in ManagementBiosecurity and BiodefenseBiotechnology ManagementAcquisition and Supply ChainManagementHuman Resource ManagementBiotechnology Regulatory Affairs62Master of Science in EnvironmentalManagement64Master of Science in HealthcareAdministration66Master of Science in HealthInformatics AdministrationInterdisciplinary Studies in ManagementNonprofit and Association ManagementProject Management35Master of Science in TransformationalLeadership237G R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 204555
68INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMS68Master of Science in Cloud ComputingArchitecture70Master of Science in Data Analytics72Master of Science in Information TechnologyDatabase Systems TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringTelecommunications ManagementMaster of Science in ManagementInformation Systems and Services84MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONPROGRAMS84Master of Science in ManagementMarketingPublic Relations87PUBLIC SAFETY AND INTELLIGENCEPROGRAMS87Master of Science in InformationTechnologyHomeland Security Management89ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIONREQUIREMENTSADMISSION AND ENROLLMENTInformatics82CONTACT INFORMATIONMaster of Science in ManagementCriminal Justice ManagementEmergency ManagementHomeland Security Management150General Information150Admission152Registration153Financial InformationSERVICES AND RESOURCESADMINISTRATION97138150157157Availability of Services158General Information158Admission Assistance158Advising159Accessibility Services159Graduation Clearance and Services160MyUMGC160Financial Aid162Military-Affiliated StudentBenefits and Resources163Transcript Services164Verification Services164Student Advisory Council164Other ResourcesUNIVERSITY POLICIESIntelligence ManagementCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS140143APPENDICESINDEX167170173u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s3
Welcome to UMGCMADE FOR YOUFrom its founding in 1947, University ofMaryland Global Campus (UMGC) wasdesigned to meet the educational needsof adult students like you—students whomust balance study with the demands ofwork and family life.Since then, the university has grown to bethe largest public university in the nation,serving students throughout the state,the country, and the world. And althoughits name has changed more than onceover the decades—from the College ofSpecial and Continuation Studies to Uni versity College, from UMUC to UMGC, theuniversity’s focus on providing open ac cess to high-quality educational programsand services—eliminating the barriersthat can keep you from achieving youreducational goals—remains unchanged.CARRYING OUT THE MISSIONStudents FirstAt UMGC, your success as a student is ofparamount importance. The universityseeks not only to help you fulfill yourcurrent education goals but also to cre ate an educational partnership that willlast throughout your life.To that end, the university looks firstfor ways to ensure that you can easilyaccess programs and services. Admis sion policies are designed to simplifythe process (standardized tests are notgenerally required), making it possiblefor you to apply and register for mostprograms at the same time.As a global university, UMGC makes itpossible for you to take classes any time,any place, by offering a large selection ofonline programs—in addition to classesat sites throughout Maryland and theWashington, D.C., metropolitan area andat military sites all over the world. You4can also access student services onlineand by phone, as well as on-site at manylocations.Convenience and flexibility are notthe only concerns, however. UMGC seeksto create a learning environment that isrespectful of diverse backgrounds, inclu sive, responsive, and relevant.Recognizing that financial concerns oftenpresent the biggest obstacle to highereducation, UMGC also strives to keeptuition costs low and provides numer ous financial aid opportunities, includingscholarships for military and communitycollege students.ExcellenceA regionally accredited university, UMGCis dedicated to providing the highestquality programs and services andensuring excellence in its online andon-site classes.In providing these programs, UMGC relieson a renowned faculty of scholar-practi tioners—teachers who bring real-worldexperience as well as advanced aca demic credentials to your courses—andthe use of the latest technologies. UMGCalso is able to provide you with a wealthof resources because of its place withinthe University System of Maryland.The success of UMGC’s efforts over theyears is evident. UMGC has garneredawards from such notable organizationsas the World Affairs Council, E-C Council,University Professional and ContinuingEducation Association, Online LearningConsortium (formerly the Sloan Consor tium), and Maryland Distance LearningAssociation.InnovationUMGC has always looked for new andbetter ways to serve students. Long be fore the online revolution, the universitywas delivering courses to students at dis tant locations, using any and all availableG R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 20technologies—from interactive televi sion to voice mail. Today, you can accessboth courses and services online, usingthe university’s learning managementsystem and MyUMGC, its online gatewayto services and information. Through itsCenter for Innovation in Learning and Stu dent Success, UMGC leads the search fornext-generation learning models and bestpractices for online learning.FACILITIES AND PROGRAMSUMGC offers degree programs fromthe associate level to the doctorate. Mostundergraduate and graduate programsare available online. These academicprograms are administered by TheUndergraduate School and The GraduateSchool.The university’s administrative head quarters are located in Adelphi, Mary land, and also serve as home to aprestigious art collection and a confer ence facility, the College Park MarriottHotel & Conference Center at UMGC.Both The Undergraduate School and TheGraduate School, as well as all relatedacademic support units, are housed atthe Academic Center at Largo.FOR ASSISTANCEContact us by e-mail at gradinfo@umuc.edu or by phone at 800-888-8682.
About The Graduate SchoolMISSION STATEMENTUMGC’s Graduate School prepares youfor effective leadership and citizenshipin a global environment characterized byworkforce diversity, increasing com petition, and technological innovation.Programs are designed to extend educa tional access through multiple formats.that combines on-site attendance withonline study. For more information, email grad.advisor@umgc.edu or call800-888-8682.CONTINUOUS INNOVATIONThe Graduate School strives for excel lence in the quality of programs offeredand innovative delivery formats. Thecurriculum provides discipline-specificknowledge with emphasis on leadership,communication, technology, globaliza tion, diversity, systems thinking, criticalthinking, information literacy, researchcompetency, and ethical practices. TheGraduate School challenges you tocontinually demonstrate effective leader ship as you apply what you study to yourprofessions and your daily lives.As a leader in distance education, UMGCcontinuously strives to ensure that itsacademic programs, course deliveryformats, and student services meetthe highest standards for excellence.Ongoing efforts focus on improving thestudent experience online and ensuringthat programs meet the needs of today’sworkforce. These changes may involvethe introduction of new or revised pro grams later in the academic year. Visitumgc.edu/grad for the latest programinformation, especially if you intend toenroll in 2019–2020. Also check umgc.edufor possible addenda to this catalog.ACADEMIC PROGRAMSEDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSUMGC’s graduate degrees are designedto provide a career-focused curriculum.Over the years, many of these programshave won awards for excellence. Recently,UMGC’s graduate program in data analyt ics received the University and Profes sional Continuing Education Association(UPCEA) Mid-Atlantic Region OutstandingProgram and Partnership Award in 2016.UMGC teams won both first and thirdplace in the 2018 Watson Analytics GlobalCompetition, and the university’s cyber security competition team placed firstand second at MAGIC’s Capture the Flagcybersecurity competition.The Graduate School has establishededucational relationships for some ofits existing programs with a number ofacademic and government institutions,some of which are listed below.A list of UMGC’s graduate programs,organized by career field, is provided onthe following pages.Virtually all programs are availableonline. Coursework for some programsis available on-site at Maryland/nationalcapital area locations in a hybrid formatMilitary RelationshipsUMGC has established special relation ships with a number of professionalmilitary education institutions: AirWar College, Air University, DefenseAcquisition University, Defense Infor mation School, Naval War College,National Defense University Informa tion Resources Management College(iCollege), and Marine Corps Collegeof Distance Education and Training. Inmost of these educational relationships,you may complete coursework at themilitary institution as part of the Masterof Science in Management or the Masterof Science in Information Technology.More information on these educationalrelationships is available online at umgc.edu/military-and-veterans or by e-mail atMilitarySupportServices@umgc.edu.The Undergraduate SchoolArticulation agreements and verticalpathways between The Graduate Schooland UMGC’s Undergraduate Schoolallow students who completed theirundergraduate degree at UMGC withmajors in accounting, computer networksand cybersecurity, computer science,criminal justice, English, history, andsocial science, as well as those who havecompleted coursework in emergencymanagement and homeland security, toreduce their total coursework for certainrelated graduate degrees. Details on eachof these agreements are provided underthe individual program descriptions.u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s5
Preparing for Graduate StudyMore is expected at the graduate levelthan what is normally required at theundergraduate level. In addition, youusually must complete special require ments at the end of your graduate pro gram. UMGC’s master’s degree programsrequire you to complete an integrativeend-of-program capstone course inwhich you must demonstrate masteryof content covered throughout theprogram. At the doctoral level, UMGCrequires you to complete a dissertation.As long as you are continuously enrolled,you should refer to the catalog of theyear in which you began graduate studyfor the specific requirements relatedto your program of study. Continuousenrollment is defined on p. 147.In all programs, you must maintaina term and cumulative grade pointaverage (GPA) of 3.0 to remain in goodacademic standing; in some, you mustalso earn a grade of B or higher in eachclass to progress to the next class. Aca demic progress is assessed at the end ofeach term. Other requirements—suchas time limits for degree completion andminimum GPA—also apply; details areprovided on pp. 146–147.While UMGC’s course formats offer youconsiderable flexibility, graduate studyrequires a significant time commitment.Most courses involve group projects.Each week, you should expect to devoteat least three hours of outside study forevery credit in which you are enrolled.For example, for a 3-credit course, youwould need to devote at least nine hoursper week to outside study.6NONPROGRAM COURSESBecause UMGC graduate students oftenenter graduate study with academicbackgrounds in very different fields andmay return to study after a gap of manyyears, UMGC offers a number of coursesoutside the usual required programcourses that are designed to help yousucceed in your graduate studies. Com plete course descriptions are providedon pp. 98–137.Required Introductory CourseUCSP 615 Orientation to GraduateStudies at UMGC is designed to helpyou develop the skills and techniquesyou need to understand and managethe challenges involved in success fully completing a graduate programat UMGC and to familiarize you withresearch strategies and online libraryresources—material that is critical for21st-century professionals.This noncredit course is required for allnew master’s degree students, exceptthose in programs that require CBR,DCL, or PRO 600. At the successfulconclusion of the course, a grade of S(Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) isposted; the mark of I (Incomplete) is notan option. UCSP 615 must be completedwithin the first 6 credits of graduatestudy. It is recommended that you takethis as your first course before beginningprogram coursework.Optional Noncredit CoursesNoncredit courses (currently designatedUCSP or ASC) are available in computerprogramming, financial accounting,information technology, writing, andresearch methods and generally last fiveto eight weeks. Although these coursescarry no UMGC credit, they appear onyour official academic transcript. At thesuccessful conclusion of the course, aG R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 20grade of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfac tory) is posted; the mark of I (Incomplete)is not an option. You must be admittedor have an application on file before reg istering for any noncredit courses.Current information about fees fornoncredit courses is available at umgc.edu/tuition.COURSE FORMATSUMGC offers courses online and in ahybrid format that combines on-site andonline instruction.Hybrid classes typically meet on-site ata UMGC location for four to six sessionsper term; the remainder of the teachingand learning in the course occurs in theonline classroom. The schedule of onsite sessions is provided at the beginningof the term. Hybrid classes are identifiedin the most current graduate scheduleof classes.Online courses maintain the sameacademic standards as on-site courses.Course content, learning materials,requirements, assignments, and classparticipation are comparable for onlineand hybrid courses; for example, youneed to adhere to a course schedule forassignment deadlines.Computer and Internet AccessUMGC is committed to ensuring thatyou acquire the level of technologicalfluency needed for active participation incontemporary society and have access toup-to-date resources.As a UMGC student, you must be pre pared to participate in asynchronous,computer-based class discussions; study
University of Maryland University College) for the 2019–2020 academic year. On July 1, 2019, our name was oficially changed from UMUC to University of Maryland Global Campus by an act of the Maryland State General Assembly to better relect our position as a state . umgc.edu/graduateprograms 1 POLICY STATEMENT
