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UMUC enhances its programs with an array of support services tailored for adultstudents, such as academic advising, tutoring, career planning, and well-equippedcomputer labs. Many of these services are available online via the World Wide Webat www.umuc.edu/studserv/studserv.html. The Office of Instructional Developmentprovides expertise to support the use of computer-based video and interactiveinstructional methods and materials for adult students.UMUC’s headquarters are in College Park, Maryland, and include the Inn andConference Center, a popular residential facility where UMUC conducts educational conferences and adult learning programs that draw participants from aroundthe world. The center also houses a large collection of the work of Marylandartists, which is on public display year-round.UMUC’s place at the forefront of higher education worldwide has inspired amotto that expresses the scope of this innovative institution: “The sun never setson the University of Maryland [University College].”SPECIAL FEATURES AND PROGRAMSDistance Learning FormatsUMUC affords students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in more than13 curricula through courses offered at a distance. These courses are designed forstudents who require scheduling flexibility or are unable to commute to classroomsites. In addition to print or Web-based materials, courses often include video- oraudiotapes. Most courses require interaction through computer conferencing or voicemail. Some are available with optional discussion sessions.UMUC offers primary specializations in accounting, behavioral and socialsciences, business and management, communication studies, computer andinformation science, computer studies, English, fire science, humanities,management, management studies, paralegal studies, and technology andmanagement through distance education formats. Students may complete degreesexclusively online in the following specializations: accounting, behavioral andsocial sciences, business and management, computer and information science,computer studies, fire science, management, management studies, and technologyand management. For most specializations, students may choose to pursue theirdegrees through a combination of interactive formats. Distance courses can also beused to earn a paralegal studies document, complete a second bachelor’s degree, orsupplement classroom-based degree programs.For more details, students may visit the UMUC distance education Web site atwww.umuc.edu/distance or call 301-985-7000 or 800-283-6832.4

Bachelor’s Degree-at-a-DistanceUMUC’s award-winning distance education program, Bachelor’s Degree-at-a-Distance,brings educational opportunities to students throughout the world. Bachelor’s Degreeat-a-Distance is a flexible academic program that allows students in Maryland and allover the world to complete Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees usinginnovative technologies in an independent learning environment.Bachelor’s Degree-at-a-Distance offers the same degree-completion programs as listedon the previous page.For more details, students may request a copy of the current Bachelor’s Degree-at-aDistance Annual Planner by calling 800-283-6832 or visiting the Web site atwww.umuc.edu/bdaad.Bachelor's Degree-at-a-Distance for Students Living Outside the 50 StatesStudents living outside the United States are eligible to enroll in all Bachelor’sDegree-at-a-Distance courses offered online. A permanent e-mail address isrequired, and students should plan to use e-mail as their primary means ofcommunication with UMUC. In addition, for courses offered over the WorldWide Web, students are required to have an Internet service provider and a 486 orhigher computer. Windows 95 and the Netscape 4.01 (or higher) browser arerecommended. With Windows 3.1, Netscape 4.01 or higher is required. Detailsabout admission requirements for international students are found on p. 10.Online courses are available in the following specializations: accounting, behavioral and social sciences, business and management, communication studies,computer and information science, computer studies, English, fire science,humanities, information systems management, management, management studies,paralegal studies, and technology and management. In addition, many supportingcourses needed to complete a bachelor’s degree are available via the Web.Internationally located students may visit the Web site at www.umuc.edu/bdaad formore details.National Universities Degree ConsortiumUMUC participates in the National Universities Degree Consortium (NUDC).NUDC is a consortium of more than 13 accredited universities across the UnitedStates working together to offer more than 1,000 courses through distanceeducation. Courses are available directly from the individual members of NUDC.To receive a catalog, call 800-283-6832, ext. 7000, or visit the Web site atwww.sc.edu/deis/NUDC/.Prior LearningThe Prior Learning office offers students two means of obtaining credit forprevious study or for prior experiences beyond the classroom. One approach,the course-challenge examination, permits students to take comprehensive testson material learned outside the classroom that is generally presented in collegecourses. A test is prepared individually for the student who requests it. The other5

approach, EXCEL Through Experiential Learning, allows students to earn creditfor college-level knowledge acquired in work and life experiences. After beingadmitted to the EXCEL program, students enroll in a course that requires them toprepare a portfolio of relevant learning. The portfolio is evaluated by facultyspecialists for possible credit. This course is also offered in a distance educationformat. This credit may be applied toward a first or second degree. To be eligible,students must complete an EXCEL application and attend an EXCEL orientation.Students may call 301-985-7755 or visit the Web site at www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/prior.html for more information.Cooperative EducationCooperative Education (Co-op) is an opportunity to combine academic theorywith practical, career-related experience. Students can earn upper-level academiccredit integral to the bachelor’s degree for new learning that occurs in the workplace. Co-op enables a student to develop new marketable skills while accumulating work experience in a professional position directly related to that student’sparticular curriculum at UMUC. It is possible for students to earn Co-op credit iftheir current position offers an opportunity for new learning or if they recentlystarted a new job, received a promotion, or were assigned new responsibilities.Co-op positions may be paid or unpaid, part time or full time, but must relate tothe student’s field of study.The Co-op staff is available to teach job-search skills and to help students findsuitable positions in various career fields. There is a fee for this service. Studentsseeking job placement do not officially enroll in Co-op until appropriate positionshave been found for them. Students may call 301-985-7780, send e-mail tocoop@www.umuc.edu, or visit the Web site at www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/coop.html forfurther information.Special ProgramsNuclear science and engineering, environmental and hazardous materials management, environmental radiation protection, and health physics specializations areavailable through contracting arrangements and are delivered on site at participating corporations. The Office of Special Programs may be reached by calling301-985-7881 or (from outside the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area)800-444-6853.Nuclear Science and Engineering Program (NSEP)NSEP is the largest nuclear science bachelor’s degree program in the country. Itsobjective is to produce graduates who can effectively manage the technologicallyunique environment of the nuclear industry. It was designed to meet the recommended guidelines of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.NSEP is a computer-aided program that is delivered on site at participatingcorporations, complete with faculty lectures, student services, and labs. Studentshave continual communication with faculty, academic counselors, and administrative staff through the use of telecommunications.6

Environmental and Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM)EHMM is designed to produce graduates with extensive technical expertise andscientific knowledge in the environmental field. Graduates are capable of dealingwith the entire life cycle of hazardous materials within the intricate legislative andregulatory scenario common to the field.Environmental Radiation Protection (ENRP) and Health Physics (HPHS)The ENRP and HPHS specializations allow graduates to perform radiationprotection functions, manage radiation protection programs, and respond tochanging radiation protection needs. Management courses are included so thatstudents are prepared to effectively assume increased management responsibilities.Community College AlliancesUMUC has partnerships with several area community colleges to allow adult, parttime students to move seamlessly into a bachelor’s degree program within theircommunities, through integrated curricula. Students may be dually admitted totheir local community college and UMUC through a single application, and maytake advantage of any of UMUC’s locations for their upper-level coursework.Students may also complete upper-level coursework through UMUC’s distancelearning options, including online conferencing. Counselors both at UMUC andthe community college provide academic advising, financial aid coordination, andlibrary services information.More academic alliances are currently in the planning stages.CCCC–UMUC AllianceIn Southern Maryland, Charles County Community College and University ofMaryland University College have formed the CCCC–UMUC Alliance. Thenewly opened CCCC–UMUC Waldorf Center offers students a state-of-the-arteducation facility. Instructional technology (including computer labs), instructional television, interactive video, and distance learning capabilities support theacademic programs of both institutions. Coordinated student and academicservices are available at the Waldorf Center. Students also may be admitted to theallia

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