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2019–2020 CATALOGUMUC EUROPE GRADUATEEUROPE.UMUC.EDUThe University Made for You
UMUC IN MARYLAND ANDAROUND THE WORLDAt University of Maryland University College (UMUC),a high-quality education is always within reach. UMUCis dedicated to offering on-site and online courses andresources to adult students in Maryland and around theworld. Under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense,UMUC is one of the largest providers of educationto the U.S. military worldwide and serves more than50,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists,veterans, and their families. With more than 140 worldwideclassroom and service locations in more than 20 countriesand territories and over 90 undergraduate and graduatedegree, certificate, and specialization curricula offeredon-site and online, UMUC makes it possible to earn aCONTACTUMUC EUROPEWe stand ready to assistcurrent and prospectivestudents with theirquestions and inquiries.Civilian (Germany)0631-534-800International duwidely respected degree from just about anywhere.Webwww.europe.umuc.eduUMUC’s commitment to students around the globeFacebookwww.facebook.com/umuceuropeextends far beyond providing access to excellent degreeprograms. An online academic and administrative servicesportal, MyUMUC, makes it simple for you to register forcourses, pay tuition, and obtain course materials when it’sconvenient for you. You can also access academic andcareer advising, financial aid counseling, library services,This catalog provides the degree requirements andand much more online via the university’s website or byrecommended curriculum for students who beginphone or e-mail. All over the world, UMUC gives you whatyou need to succeed.continuous study on or after 1 August 2019.Students should keep the catalog available foreasy reference throughout their degree program.
Welcome to UMUC EuropeThis academic year, UMUC Europe celebrates 70 years of providing education services to the militarycommunity at 50 locations in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. UMUC is also ending one era andbeginning a new, exciting chapter. On 1 July 2019, the university legally changed its name from the Universityof Maryland University College (UMUC) to the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). The new nameaffirms our position as a state university with a global footprint consisting of 165 locations around the world.While the UMGC name became legally effective in July, the launch of the new name will occur in phasesthroughout the coming year, when you will then see changes to our website, social media sites, and printmaterials. For this year's UMUC Europe academic catalogs, we opted to use our former name, as our websiteand other print materials will continue to use this name and acronym for some time. We appreciate yourpatience as the transition to University of Maryland Global Campus on all materials is completed.Regardless of our university’s name, be assured our deep commitment to serving the military in war and peaceremains unchanged. UMUC was the first American university in Europe after World War II with the arrival ofseven volunteer faculty members who came to Germany. From that day until now, UMUC has proudly servedthe men and women who wear the uniform of our nation.from the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains inAfghanistan.from the DMZ in Korea to the plains of Texas.UMUC Europe continues to be a leader in higher education by being innovative and adapting to the changingglobal environment, by being actively involved in the overseas military community, and by embracing a cultureof continuous improvement. We collaborate closely with government and military partners to provide tailoredservices for students and units at local sites, and we continue to research and implement unique delivery formatssuch as on-the-ground field study in major European cities and live streaming to sites and deployed locationsacross Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Our faculty, staff, and students are active members in theirlocal communities, be it providing public seminars, volunteering with the USO, or assisting with local events.We look forward to serving with you for another 70 years and beyond, and we hope you will find this cataloghelpful as you plan your educational path toward success!AccreditationUniversity of Maryland University College isMajor General Lloyd (Milo) MilesColonel Tony K. Choaccredited by the Middle States CommissionU.S. Army, Ret.U.S. Army, Ret.on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street,Senior Vice PresidentVice President and DirectorGlobal Military OperationsUMUC EuropePhiladelphia, PA 19104 ( 1-267-284-5000), aninstitutional accrediting agency recognized bythe U.S. Secretary of Education and the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation.UMUC is a constituent institution of the UniversitySystem of Maryland and is governed by the USMBoard of Regents. UMUC is certified to operateby the State Council of Higher Education forVirginia. UMUC at Quantico, Corporate Center,525 Corporate Drive #101, Stafford, VA 22554.See the policy statement and additionalpolicies in the index.
WELCOME TO UMUCMADE FOR YOUFrom its founding in 1947, University of MarylandUniversity College was designed to meet the educationalneeds of adult students like you—students who mustbalance study with the demands of work and family life.Today, UMUC has grown to be the largest public universityin the nation, serving students throughout the state,the country, and the world. Yet its focus on providingopen access to high-quality educational programs andservices—eliminating the barriers that can keep you fromachieving your educational goals—remains unchanged.MILITARY PARTNERSHIPSFor more than 70 years, UMUC has proudly servedthe U.S. military through its educational partnershipin Asia, Europe, and Stateside. More than a millionservicemembers have taken UMUC courses.This long relationship has made UMUC particularlysensitive to the needs of military students and preparedto handle details specific to military life, such as veteransbenefits and the transfer of credit earned in militaryspecialty schools. In July 2013, UMUC was awarded aU.S. Department of Defense contract to continueoffering programs at its military sites across Europe.In 2015, the U.S. Department of Defense announced thatit had extended UMUC’s privilege to serve the membersof the U.S. military community in Asia.By proving that traditional standards of academicexcellence can be maintained in nontraditional settings,UMUC has won the respect of the military community andKEY ALLIANCESThrough key military alliances, UMUC is committedto helping servicemembers gain the most from theireducation.G UMUC is a strong supporter of Community Collegeof the Air Force programs. The GEM program allowsAir Force students to quickly complete majorrequirements for CCAF degrees. Through theestablished itself as an integral part of military life.AU ABC program, UMUC enables CCAF degreeCurrently, UMUC provides courses at more thanbachelor’s degree.80 military installations throughout Africa, Asia,Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.holders to easily transfer credits toward aG GoArmyEd, an online system developed to helpArmy students move forward academically, iscentered on the GoArmyEd portal. UMUC partnerswith GoArmyEd to make registration and otherstudent services seamless for Army students.G The Military Spouses Career Advancement Account(MyCAA) is a unique financial aid program formilitary spouses. UMUC provides advisors to assiststudents with applying and using MyCAA benefits.ii
CARRYING OUT THE MISSIONInnovationStudents FirstUMUC has always looked for new and better ways to serveAt UMUC, your success as a student is of paramountdelivering courses to students at distant locations, using anyimportance. The university seeks not only to help youfulfill your current education goals but also to create aneducational partnership that will last throughout your life.students. Long before the online revolution, UMUC wasand all available technologies—from interactive television tovoice mail. Today, you can access both courses and servicesonline, using the university’s learning management systemTo that end, the university looks first for ways to ensureand MyUMUC, its online gateway to services and information.that you can easily access programs and services.Through its Center for Innovation in Learning and StudentAdmission policies are designed to simplify the processSuccess, UMUC leads the search for next-generation learning(standardized tests are generally not required), allowingmodels and best practices for online learning.you to apply and register at the same time.As a global university, UMUC makes it possible for youTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL MISSIONto take classes any time, any place, by offering one ofUMUC’s Graduate School prepares you for effectivethe largest selections of online programs available—inleadership and citizenship in a global environmentaddition to classes at sites throughout Maryland and thecharacterized by workforce diversity, increasing competition,Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and at military sitesand technological innovation. Programs are designed toall over the world. You can also access student servicesextend educational access through multiple formats.online and by phone, as well as on-site at many locations.The Graduate School strives for excellence in the qualityConvenience and flexibility are not the only concerns,of programs offered and innovative delivery formats.however. UMUC seeks to create a learning environmentThe curriculum provides discipline-specific knowledgethat is respectful of diverse backgrounds, inclusive,with emphasis on leadership, communication, technology,responsive, and relevant.globalization, diversity, systems thinking, critical thinking,Recognizing that financial concerns are often the biggestobstacle to higher education, UMUC also strives to keeptuition costs low and provides numerous financial aidopportunities, including scholarships for military andinformation literacy, research competency, and ethicalpractices. The Graduate School challenges you tocontinuously demonstrate effective leadership as you applywhat you study to your professions and your daily lives.community college students.ExcellenceA regionally accredited university, UMUC is dedicated toproviding you the highest quality programs and servicesand ensuring excellence in its online and on-site courses.In providing these programs, UMUC relies on a renownedfaculty of scholar-practitioners—teachers who bringreal world experience as well as advanced academiccredentials to your courses—and the use of the latesttechnologies. UMUC also is able to provide you witha wealth of resources because of its place within theUniversity System of Maryland.The success of UMUC’s efforts is evident. Over theyears, UMUC has garnered awards from such notableorganizations as the World Affairs Council, E-C Council,University Professional and Continuing EducationAssociation, Online Learning Consortium, andMaryland Distance Learning Association.iii
ACADEMIC PROGRAMSUMUC’s graduate degrees are designed to provide acareer-focused curriculum. Some of the programs offeran opportunity for further specialization within yourchosen field. Over the years, many of these programshave won awards for excellence.UMUC was founded in 1947 as the College of Specialand Continuation Studies, a branch of the Universityof Maryland’s College of Education in response tothe needs of adult students who turned to higherCurrently, six graduate degree programs are offerededucation in search of brighter futures, better jobs,on-site in Europe: business administration, cybersecurityand more fulfilling lives.technology, information technology, criminal justicemanagement, homeland security management, andsocial work. Ten graduate certificates are also offered inEurope. The stateside campus offers additional graduatedegree programs, including a Doctor of Managementprogram, available to students online.In 1949, UMUC became the first university to sendfaculty overseas to educate active-duty militarypersonnel in Europe. What started off as a nobleexperiment, with seven professors in six cities inGermany, has turned into a globally-recognized,award-winning institution that includes graduatesEDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSfrom all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia,The Graduate School has established educationalThis deep-rooted tradition of serving the militaryrelationships for some of its existing programs within war and peace continues today. We are honoreda number of academic and government institutions,some of which are listed below.to celebrate 70 years of providing quality educationThe Undergraduate SchoolArticulation agreements and vertical pathways betweenThe Graduate School and UMUC’s Undergraduate Schoolallow students who completed their undergraduatedegree at UMUC with majors in accounting, computernetworks and cybersecurity, computer science, criminaljustice, English, history, and social science, as well asthose who have completed coursework in emergencymanagement and homeland security, to reduce their totalcoursework for certain related graduate degrees. Detailson each of these agreements are provided under theindividual program descriptions.Military RelationshipsUMUC has established special relationships with anumber of professional military education institutions:Air War College, Air University, Defense AcquisitionUniversity, Defense Information School, Naval WarCollege, National Defense University InformationResources Management College (iCollege), andMarine Corps College of Distance Education andTraining. In most of these educational relationships,you may complete coursework at the military institutionas part of the Master of Science in Management or theMaster of Science in Information Technology. Moreinformation on these educational relationships isavailable online at www.umuc.edu/military-and-veteransor by e-mail at MilitarySupportServices@umuc.edu.iiivUMUC EUROPECELEBRATES 70 YEARSand over 20 countries and territories worldwide.to extraordinary students overseas.
CONTENTSIIWELCOME TO UMUC1PREPARING FORGRADUATE STUDY3ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT,AND FEESEligibilityUMUC Europe Headquarters Staff in Kaiserslautern, GermanyOrientation and Getting StartedAdmissionRegistrationFees and Financial InformationRefundsMilitary Tuition Assistance (TA)10Academic Integrity32Program ChoicesIndebtedness to the UniversityAcademic Load33Master of BusinessAdministration36Master of Sciencein Cybersecurity Technology40Master of Sciencein Information Technology52Graduate IT Certificates54Master of Sciencein Management59Master of Social WorkFINANCIAL AIDGeneral Eligibility RequirementsFinancial Aid ProgramsApplying for Financial AidDisbursement of FundsAcademic ProgressFederal Return of Funds PolicyFor Further InformationVETERANSEDUCATION BENEFITSMilitary-Affiliated Student Benefitsand ResourcesVeterans Benefits ProgramsApplication ProceduresStudent ResponsibilitiesTutorial AssistanceVeterans ResourcesPoints of Contact1732 MASTER’S DEGREESAND GRADUATECERTIFICATESMonthly Payment PlanForms of Financial Aid1423 RIGHTS ANDRESPONSIBILITIESOF THE STUDENTACADEMIC CREDIT,GRADES, AND RECORDSResident CreditGradesScholastic RecognitionAcademic StandardsAcademic RecordsAppealing a GradeAttendanceCode of CivilityCode of Student ConductGrievance/Appeal ProceduresTechnology UseTransfer of Credits from UMUC26 SERVICES ANDRESOURCESAvailability of ServicesAdmission AssistanceAcademic AdvisingAccessibility ServicesAlumni AssociationCareer Services64 INFORMATIONON COURSES65 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS78 DIRECTORYComputer Labs and ServicesUMUC EuropeEnrollment VerificationUMUC AsiaLoan Deferment Form CertificationUMUC StatesideThe UMUC LibraryUniversity System of Maryland30 DIPLOMAS, GRADUATION,AND COMMENCEMENTApplication DeadlinesGraduation ReviewCommencement83 FACULTY85 POLICIES88 INDEXIssuance of DiplomasDegree Verificationv
Nonprogram coursesBecause UMUC graduate students often entergraduate study with academic backgrounds in verydifferent fields and return to study after a gap of manyyears, UMUC offers a number of courses outside theusual required program courses that are designed tohelp you succeed in your graduate studies. Completecourse descriptions are provided on pp. 65-77.Required Introductory CourseUCSP 615 Orientation to Graduate Studies at UMUC isdesigned to help you develop the skills and techniquesyou need to understand and manage the challengesinvolved in successfully completing a graduate programat UMUC and to familiarize you with research strategiesand online library resources—material that is criticalfor 21st-century professionals.This noncredit course is required for all new master’sMore is expected at the graduate level than what isnormally required at the undergraduate level. In addition,you usually must complete special requirements at theend of your graduate program. UMUC’s master’s degreeprograms require you to complete an integrativeend-of-program capstone course in which you mustdemonstrate mastery of content covered throughoutthe program. At the doctoral level, UMUC requires you tocomplete a dissertation.As long as you are continuously enrolled, you should referto the catalog of the year in which you began graduatestudy for the specific requirements related to your programof study. Continuous enrollment is defined on p. 21.degree students, except those in programs thatrequire CBR 600, DCL 600, or PRO 600. At thesuccessful conclusion of the course, a grade ofS (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) is posted; themark of I (Incomplete) is not an option. UCSP 615 mustbe completed within the first 6 credits of graduatestudy. It is recommended that you take this as yourfirst course before beginning program coursework.Optional Noncredit CoursesNoncredit courses (currently designated UCSP or ASC)are available in computer programming, financialaccounting, information technology, writing, andresearch methods and generally last five to eightIn all programs, you must maintain a term and cumulativeweeks. Although these courses carry no UMUCgrade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to remain in good academiccredit, they appear on your official academicstanding; in some, you must also earn a grade of B or bettertranscript. At the conclusion of the course, a gradein each class to progress to the next class. Academic progressof S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) is posted;is assessed at the end of each term. Other requirements—the mark of I (Incomplete) is not an option. You mustsuch as time limits for degree completion and minimumbe admitted or have an application on file beforeGPA—also apply; details are provided on pp. 20-21.registering for any noncredit courses.While UMUC’s course formats offer you considerableCurrent information about fees for noncreditflexibility, graduate study requires a significant timecourses is available at www.europe.umuc.edu/tuition.commitment. Most courses involve group projects. Eachweek, you should expect to devote at least 3 hours ofoutside study for every credit in which you are enrolled.For example, for a 3-credit course, you would need todevote at least nine hours per week to outside study.www.europe.umuc.edu/graduate1GRADUATE STUDYPREPARING FOR GRADUATE STUDY
Course FormatsTaking Online ClassesUMUC offers courses online and in a hybrid format thatBefore registering for an online course, you may want tocombines on-site and online instruction.consider the following:Hybrid classes typically meet on-site at a UMUC location1. You need to be prepared to write extensively, becausefor four to six sessions per term; the remainder of thenearly all communication is written. You need strongteaching and learning in the course occurs in the onlinereading and writing skills in English.classroom. The schedule of on-site sessions is provided atthe beginnin
From its founding in 1947, University of Maryland University College was designed to meet the educational needs of adult students like you—students who must balance study with the demands of work and family life. Today, UMUC has grown to be the largest public univers
