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2019–2020 CATALOGWINTER 2020 UPDATEGRADUATE PROGRAMSUMGC.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 Chief Academic OfficerWelcome to University of MarylandGlobal Campus! We are delighted thatyou have chosen us to help you achieveyour education and career goals.You may already be aware that in 2019 weofficially changed our name from UMUCto University of Maryland Global Campus.Our new website—umgc.edu—launchedlast year; e-mail addresses are expectedto change in the spring, but currente-mails will continue to function fora while after the transition.With the start of 2020 we are making another big change, withyou—the learner—at the center. We have restructured the formerUndergraduate School and Graduate School into three disciplinealigned schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the Schoolof Business, and the School of Cybersecurity and InformationTechnology. This change is designed to enhance academic qualityand better provide you with the clearest, most efficient, and mostcareer-relevant degree pathways and student services.The information in the 2019–2020 catalog is still relevant andvalid. This update includes corrections to course number typos inenvironmental management, new information about using veteransbenefits to pay for your education, and a revised list of personnel in theAdministration section. The rest of the content remains as originallypublished in July 2019.Our goal is to give you access to the best education possible,everywhere, anytime. Congratulations on taking this first step.We are excited to support you throughout your academic journey.POLICY STATEMENTThis publication and its provisions do notconstitute and should not be regarded asa contract between UMGC and any partyor parties, nor is it a complete statement ofall policies, procedures, rules, regulations,academic requirements, or tuition and feesapplicable to UMGC, its students, or itsprograms. UMGC reserves the right to makechanges to the policies, procedures, rules,regulations, and academic requirementsset out in this publication without priornotice. Such changes will be reflected onthe university’s website or other appropriatepublication.This catalog provides the degree requirementsSincerely,and recommended curriculum for studentswho begin continuous enrollment on or afterAugust 1, 2019. (Details are listed on p. 148.)When a curriculum or graduation requirementis changed, it is not made retroactive unlessPeter Smith, EdDInterim Senior Vice President and Chief Academic OfficerOrkand Chair and Professor of Innovative Practices in Higher Educationthe change is to the student’s advantage andcan be accommodated within the span ofyears normally required for graduation. Seeadditional policies on pp. 168–170.Sources for any claims made throughoutthis catalog may be found on the UMGCwebsite (umgc.edu).1G R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 20u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e 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 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 SCIENCEPROGRAMS554555Master of Science in Biotechnology24Master of Business AdministrationBioinformatics26Master of Science in ManagementBiosecurity and BiodefenseBiotechnology ManagementAcquisition and Supply ChainManagementBiotechnology Regulatory AffairsHuman Resource Management62Interdisciplinary Studiesin ManagementMaster of Science in EnvironmentalManagement64Nonprofit and AssociationManagementMaster of Science in HealthcareAdministration66Master of Science in HealthInformatics AdministrationProject Management3537Master of Science in TransformationalLeadership2G R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 20u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e 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.68INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMS68Master of Science in Cloud ComputingArchitecture70Master of Science in Data Analytics72Master of Science in InformationTechnologyInformaticsProject 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 ADMINISTRATIVEREQUIREMENTSADMISSION AND ENROLLMENTDatabase Systems Technology82GLOBAL HEADQUARTERSMaster of Science in ManagementCriminal Justice Management151General Information151Admission153Registration154Financial InformationSERVICES AND RESOURCESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS159General Information159Admission Assistance159Advising160Accessibility Services160Graduation Clearance and Services161MyUMGC161Financial Aid163Military-Affiliated StudentBenefits and Resources164Transcript Services165Verification Services165Student Advisory Council165Other lity of ServicesHomeland Security ManagementIntelligence Management151158UNIVERSITY POLICIESEmergency Management141144INDEXG R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 20168171174u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s

Welcome to UMGCMADE FOR YOUINDEXTABLE OF CONTENTSFrom 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 tobe the largest public university in thenation, serving students throughout thestate, the country, and the world. Andalthough its name has changed morethan once over the decades—fromthe College of Special and ContinuationStudies to University College, fromUMUC to UMGC, the university’s focuson providing open access to high-qualityeducational programs and services—eliminating the barriers that can keepyou from achieving your educationalgoals—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 create 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. Admission 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 area4and at military sites all over the world.You can also access student servicesonline and by phone, as well as on-siteat many locations.Convenience and flexibility are notthe only concerns, however. UMGC seeksto create a learning environment that isrespectful of diverse backgrounds, inclusive, responsive, and relevant.Recognizing that financial concerns oftenpresent the biggest obstacle to highereducation, UMGC also strives to keeptuition costs low and provides numerous 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, UMGCrelies on a renowned faculty of scholarpractitioners—teachers who bring realworld experience as well as advancedacademic credentials to your courses—and the use of the latest technologies.UMGC also is able to provide you with awealth of resources because of its placewithin the University System of Maryland.The success of UMGC’s efforts overthe years is evident. UMGC has garnered awards from such notable organizations as the World Affairs Council,E-C Council, University Professional andContinuing Education Association, OnlineLearning Consortium (formerly the SloanConsortium), and Maryland DistanceLearning Association.was delivering courses to students at distant locations, using any and all availabletechnologies—from interactive television 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 Student 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.Most undergraduate and graduateprograms are available online. Theseacademic programs are administeredby The Undergraduate School and TheGraduate School.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. Both The Undergraduate School and The Graduate School,as well as all related academic supportunits, are housed at the Academic Centerat Largo.FOR ASSISTANCEContact us by e-mail at gradinfo@umuc.edu or by phone at 800-888-8682.InnovationUMGC has always looked for new andbetter ways to serve students. Long before the online revolution, the universityG R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019 –20 20u m g c . e d u /g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s