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2020–2021 CATALOGUMGC.EDUThe University Made for You
MISSIONThe mission of University of Maryland Global Campus is improving the lives of adult learners. We will accomplishthis by operating as Maryland’s open university, serving working adults, military servicemen and servicewomen andtheir families, and veterans who reside in Maryland, across the United States, and around the world.VISIONUMGC will be a global leader in adult education focusing on career-relevant programs that enable students torealize their professional aspirations.VALUES Students First: These are the people who make our work possible. Accountability: We are each responsible for our overall success. Diversity: Each individual brings value to our efforts and results. Integrity: Our principles and standards are never compromised. Excellence: Quality is the hallmark of our work. Innovation: We advance so others can benefit from our leadership. Respect: The rights and feelings of others are always considered. People Always: Our faculty and staff represent our differentiator and competitive advantage.
From the Chief Academic OfficerDear Learner,Welcome to University of MarylandGlobal Campus! On behalf of our morethan 4,500 faculty and 1,730 staffworldwide, we are delighted that youhave chosen us to help you achieveyour education and career goals.At UMGC, we know that every learneris on a unique and personal journey.Furthering your education may be apersonal goal or a critical steppingstone to career advancement. You may be working toward a certificateor a degree or simply acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills toearn industry-recognized certifications. Some of you may be striving toprovide a model for your family, demonstrating that education is bothimportant and attainable. And in all likelihood, you’re also jugglingwork and family responsibilities in addition to managing school.You bring to our learning community a host of life and work experiences and formal and informal education that enriches each class.For those of you beginning undergraduate study, this also means youneed not start your educational journey from square one. We offer arange of ways for you to earn credit for what you know and can doto put you on the most efficient pathway to your goal.Our Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Cybersecurity andInformation Technology offer you a range of options for meeting yourgoals, all with a focus on providing you a meaningful and high-qualityeducational experience. We develop our courses and programs withyou—the learner—at the center and strive to provide an engaging andprofessionally relevant education in which you learn by doing andwhich supports your development of transferrable and disciplinespecific skills.Our goal is to give you access to the best education to meet your goals,everywhere, anytime. Congratulations on taking this first step. We areexcited to support you throughout your academic journey.Blakely R. PomiettoSenior Vice President and Chief Academic OfficerPOLICY STATEMENTThis publication and its provisions do notconstitute and should not be regarded as acontract between UMGC and any party or parties, nor is it a complete statement of all policies, procedures, rules, regulations, academicrequirements, or tuition and fees applicableto UMGC, its students, or its programs. UMGCreserves the right to make changes to thepolicies, procedures, rules, regulations, andacademic requirements set out in this publication without prior notice. Such changes willbe reflected on the university's website orother publication.This catalog provides the degree requirementsand recommended curriculum for studentswho begin continuous enrollment on or afterAugust 1, 2020. When a curriculum or graduation requirement is changed, it is not maderetroactive unless the change is to the student’s advantage and can be accommodatedwithin the span of years normally requiredfor graduation. See additional policies onpp. 317–319.Sources for any claims made throughout thiscatalog may be found on the UMGC website(umgc.edu).1C ATA LO G 20 20–20 21u m g c .e d u /p r o g r a m s
This PDF is interactive. If you click on a page number in the table of contents or the index, it will take you directly to that page.Jump back to the table of contents or the index by clicking on the buttons on the outside margin of each page.Table of Contents5WELCOME TO UMGC6ABOUT STUDY AT UMGC6Admission13Enrollment Information14Ways of Earning Credit21Educational Relationships22Helping You Get Started24OVERVIEW OF ACADEMIC SCHOOLSAND PROGRAMS49Communication Studies51Computer Networks and Cybersecurity53Computer Science55Criminal Justice57Cybersecurity57Cybersecurity Management and Policy59Digital Media and Web Technology61Diversity Awareness61East Asian Studies63Economics63Emergency Management64English66Environmental Management24The School of Arts and Sciences68Finance25The School of Business70Fire Service Administration26The School of Cybersecurity andInformation Technology70Forensics70General Studies71Gerontology and Aging Services73Graphic Communication74Health Services Management76History78Homeland Security80Humanities82Human Resource Management84Information Systems Management27ASSOCIATE DEGREE counting Curriculum31Business and Management Curriculum32Computer Studies Curriculum33Criminal Justice Curriculum34Foreign Language Area Studies Curriculum35Legal Studies Curriculum36Management Studies Curriculum37Mathematics Curriculum38Psychology Curriculum39Women’s Studies CurriculumBACHELOR’S DEGREE ccounting45African American Studies45Art45Art History46Biology46Biotechnology47Business Administration4086Laboratory Management87Law for Business87Legal Studies89Management Studies90Marketing92Mathematical Sciences92Natural Science93Nursing for Registered Nurses94Personal Financial Planning94Philosophy94Political Science96Psychology98Public Safety Administration100 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship100 Social Science102 Sociology103 Software Development and Security104 Speech Communication105 Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure105 Women’s StudiesMajors and degree programs are indicated in bold.2C ATA LO G 20 20–20 21u m g c .e d u /p r o g r a m s
This PDF is interactive. If you click on a page number in the table of contents or the index, it will take you directly to that page.Jump back to the table of contents or the index by clicking on the buttons on the outside margin of each page.Table of Contents106MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS106 Expectations152 Marketing153 Nonprofit and Association Management154 Project Management106 Requirements155 Strategic Communications108 Curricula156 Teaching108 Accounting and Financial Management158 Transformational Leadership110 Accounting and Information Systems111 BiotechnologyDOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM112 Bioinformatics159 Expectations113 Biosecurity and Biodefense159159 Requirements114 Biotechnology Management160 Curriculum115 Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs160 Business Administration116 Business Administration117 Cloud Computing Architecture161118 Cyber OperationsCERTIFICATE PROGRAMS120 Cybersecurity Management and Policy161 Expectations121 Cybersecurity Technology161 Requirements123 Data Analytics162 Curricula124 Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation163 UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS125 Distance Education and E-Learning163 Computer Networking126 Environmental Management163 Digital Marketing128 Healthcare Administration164 Human Resource Management129 Health Informatics Administration164 Management Foundations130 Information Technology165 Project Management130 Database Systems Technology165 Spanish for Business and the Professions131 Homeland Security Management166 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS132 Informatics166 Acquisition and Supply Chain Management133 Information Assurance166 Bioinformatics135 Project Management167 Cloud Computing and Networking136 Software Engineering167 Cyber Operations137 Systems Engineering168 Cybersecurity Management and Policy138 Instructional Technology168 Cybersecurity Technology139 Learning Design and Technology169 Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation140 Management169 Foundations in Business Analytics140 Accounting142 Acquisition and Supply Chain Management170 Foundations of Human ResourceManagement143 Criminal Justice Management170 Global Health Management145 Emergency Management171 Homeland Security Management146 Financial Management171 Information Assurance147 Homeland Security Management172 Instructional Technology Integration148 Human Resource Management172 Leadership and Management149 Information Systems and Services173 Learning Design and Technology150 Intelligence Management173 Project Management151 Interdisciplinary Studies in Management174 Strategic CommunicationsContinued3C ATA LO G 20 20–20 21u m g c .e d u /p r o g r a m s
This PDF is interactive. If you click on a page number in the table of contents or the index, it will take you directly to that page.Jump back to the table of contents or the index by clicking on the buttons on the outside margin of each page.Table of ContentsCOURSE INFORMATION175 Course Numbering System175175 Unit of CreditLEADERSHIP311 University System of Maryland311 UMGC176 Prerequisites177 Undergraduate Course Descriptions314 UMGC Stateside248 Graduate Course Descriptions314 UMGC Europe285285 Academic Standards317 Nondiscrimination296298 Ways to Finance Your EducationSERVICES AND RESOURCES304 Availability of Services317POLICIES317 Disclosure of Student Records292 Responsibilities of the Student296 Payment of Tuition and Fees314 UMGC Asia317 Annual Security Report and Consumer Disclosures290 Scholastic RecognitionFINANCIAL INFORMATION314GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS176 Key to Course DescriptionsACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVEREQUIREMENTS311318 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing319 Religious Observance319 Sexual Misconduct319 Smoking304305 Accessibility Services319 Student Classification for Admission and Tuition319 Student Drug and Alcohol Awareness319 Transfer of General Education Requirements320305 Admission AssistanceAPPENDICES305 Advising320 Community College Alliances306 Alumni Association320 CPA Requirements307 Career Services320 MyUMGC Terminology307 Computer Labs and Services321 Retention of Student Records307 Course Materials321 State Authorizations308 Graduation Clearance and Services323 Stateside Classroom Locations with Zip Codes308 Student Advisory Council308 Student OrganizationsINDEX309 Transcript Services324309 Tutoring and Writing Resources309 The UMGC Library310 Verification Services310 Veterans Resources4C ATA LO G 20 20–20 21u m g c .e d u /p r o g r a m s
Welcome to UMGCINDEXTABLE OF CONTENTSFrom its founding in 1947, University ofMaryland Global Campus (UMGC) hashad a single mission: to meet the educational needs of adult students like you—students who must balance study withthe demands of work and family life.Since then, the university has grown to bethe largest public university in the nation,serving students throughout the state, thecountry, and the world. And although itsname has changed more than once overthe decades (from the College of Specialand Continuation Studies to UniversityCollege, from UMUC to UMGC), the university’s mission (stated on inside front cover)and focus on providing open access tohigh-quality educational programs andservices—eliminating the barriers that cankeep you from achieving your educationalgoals—remains unchanged.For information on UMGC’s mission, history, and values, visit umgc.edu/mission.CARRYING OUT THE MISSIONStudents FirstAt UMGC, your success as a student isof paramount importance. The universityseeks not only to help you fulfill your current education goals but also to createan educational partnership that will lastthroughout your life.To that end, the university looks first forways to ensure that you can easily accessprograms and services. Admission policiesare designed to simplify the process (standardized tests are not generally required),making it possible for you to apply and register for most programs at the same time.As a global university, UMGC makesit possible for you to take classes anytime, any place, by offering a large selection of online programs—in addition toclasses at sites throughout Maryland andthe Washington, D.C., metropolitan areaand at military sites all over the world.5You can also access student servicesonline and by phone, as well as on-siteat many locations.Convenience and flexibility are not theonly issues, however. UMGC seeks tocreate a learning environment that isrespectful of diverse backgrounds, inclusive, responsive, and relevant.Recognizing that financial concernsoften present the biggest obstacle tohigher education, UMGC also strivesto keep tuition costs low and providesnumerous financial aid opportunities,including scholarships for military andcommunity college students.ExcellenceA regionally accredited university, UMGC isdedicated to providing the highest qualityprograms and services and ensuring excellence in its online and on-site classes.In providing these programs, UMGCrelies on a renowned faculty of scholarpractitioners—teachers who bring realworld experience as well as advancedacademic 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 overthe years is evident. UMGC has garneredawards from such notable organizationsas the World Affairs Council, E-C Council,University Professional and Continuing Education Association, Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium), andMaryland Distance Learning Association.both courses and services online, usingthe university’s learning managementsystem and MyUMGC, its online gatewayto services and information. Throughits Office of Academic Quality, UMGCleads the search for next-generationlearning models and best practices foronline learning.PROGRAMS AND FACILITIESUMGC offers degree programs from theassociate level to the doctorate. Mostundergraduate and graduate programsare available online. These academicprograms are administered by the Schoolof Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Cybersecurityand Information Technology, which aredescribed in the following pages.The university’s administrative headquarters are located in Adelphi, Maryland, andalso serve as home to a prestigious artcollection and a conference facility, theCollege Park Marriott Hotel & ConferenceCenter at UMGC. The three academicschools, as well as all related academicsupport units, are housed at the Academic Center at Largo.FOR ASSISTANCEContact us by email at studentsfirst@umgc.edu or by phone at 800-888-8682.InnovationUMGC has always looked for new and better ways to serve students. Long beforethe online revolution, the university wasdelivering courses to students at distantlocations, using any and all availabletechnologies—from interactive televisionto voice mail. Today, you can accessC ATA LO G 20 20–20 21u m g c .e d u /p r o g r a m s
ABOUT STUDY AT UMGCAdmissionUMGC’s admission requirements reflect our mission as Maryland’sopen university.You must be admitted to the university before you can registerfor classes.General InformationBefore the beginning of each academic term, UMGC holds variousonline events, as well as on-site open houses in the Maryland area,for new and prospective students. These events offer an opportunityto learn about UMGC and its programs, student services, academicand career offerings, faculty members, and students. You can applyfor admission and enroll in courses during the on-site open houses.TABLE OF CONTENTSFor general information or to be directed to an individual who cananswer specific questions, call 800-888-8682.INDEXRegardless of program, your eligibility for admission maybe limited by foreign citizenship or international residency, inaccordance with federal law. In such cases, additional admissionprocedures may apply.Undergraduate Admission RequirementsGeneral RequirementsTo be considered for admission, you must have graduated froma state-approved or regionally accredited U.S. high school orachieved one of the following qualifications representing highschool equivalency or better: Passing scores on a state high school equivalency exam, suchas the General Educational Development (GED) test Graduation from a homeschool or alternative high schoolprogram that meets the criteria set forth by state and localeducation regulationsUMGC Policy 210.00 Undergraduate Admission is available onlineat umgc.edu/policies.Requirements for the Associate Degree ProgramTo be eligible for admission into the Associate of Arts (AA) degreeprogram, you must also provide documentation demonstratingthat you belong to one of the following populations: Full-time active-duty servicemembers, selected reservists,National Guard members, and Commissioned Corps membersof the U.S. Public Health Service or the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration Spouses or dependent children of any servicemembernoted above Veterans Spouses or dependent children of veterans Applicants to the Europe or Asia divisions or students whobegan an AA degree program while admitted to UMGC’sEuropean or Asian division and subsequently relocated tothe stateside division UMGC employees Graduation from a non-U.S. high school Spouses or children of UMGC employees An associate degree or higher from an accredited postsecondaryinstitution or at least 60 college credits from an accreditedpostsecondary institution with at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale Participants in a negotiated business-to-business agreementthat includes the option of pursuing an AA degree with UMGCHigh school students who meet certain criteria (describedon p. 10) may also be considered for admission andconcurrent enrollment.Undergraduate Student StatusAs an undergraduate student, you are assigned regular, provisional, or visiting status.REGULARIn addition to meeting the academic criterion listed above, youmust be at least 13 years old, meet UMGC’s English proficiencyrequirement, and be in good standing at any institutions that youpreviously attended, as noted in UMGC Policy 210.00 Undergraduate Admission. Standardized test scores are not required.To be assigned regular student status, you must meet the generaladmission requirements. If you attended another institution ofhigher education within the last two years, you must also have agrade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher and be in good academicstanding at the last institution of higher education you attended.Special eligibility requirements (described at right) apply to admission to the Associate of Arts degree program. Additional admission requirements may apply if you are pursuing certain bachelor’sand degree programs. See Undergraduate Program-SpecificRequirements on p. 7.As a student in regular status, you are limited to enrolling inthe number of credits set forth in UMGC Policy 215.00 StudentAcademic Load and Enrollment Status (available online atumgc.edu/policies). Course load is discussed on p. 293.6C ATA LO G 20 20–20 21u m g c .e d u /p r o g r a m s
ABOUT STUDY AT UMGCPROVISIONALBIOTECHNOLOGYYou will be assigned provisional status if you meet the generaladmission requirements but one of the following conditions applies:To pursue a major in biotechnology, you must have completedthe required lower-level coursework for the biotechnology major—either within an Associate of Applied Science degree program ata community college with which UMGC has an articulation agreement or within another appropriate transfer program. Consult anadvisor before electing this major. You had a GPA lower than 2.0 at the last institution that youattended within the last two years. You were on academic probation for
College, from UMUC to UMGC), the univer-sity’s mission (stated on inside front cover) and focus on providing open access to high-quality educational programs and services—eliminating the barriers that can keep you from achieving your educational goals—remains
