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2019–2020 CATALOGTHE UNDERGRADUATE 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 Undergraduate School of Universityof Maryland 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 reflects bothour rich history as a University System of Maryland institution and ourenduring mission to serve students in Maryland, the United States,and in 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.This catalog is a tool for you to chart your path to your degree. Insideyou will find degree requirements, program details, and administrativeinformation that will help guide you toward graduation.Your graduation is how we mark success. To that end, our goalis to give you access to the best education possible, available toeverybody, everywhere, and this is where you start.As always, if you have questions or concerns, contact me atdeanundergrad@umgc.edu.Sincerely,Kara Van Dam, PhDVice Provost and DeanThe Undergraduate SchoolPOLICY STATEMENTThis publication and its provisions do not constitute andshould not be regarded as a contract between UMGCand any party or parties, nor is it a complete statementof all policies, procedures, rules, regulations, academicrequirements, or tuition and fees applicable to UMGC,its students, or its programs. UMGC reserves the rightto make changes to the policies, procedures, rules,regulations, and academic requirements set out in thispublication without prior notice. Such changes will bereflected on the university's website or other publication.This publication includes essentially the same contentas that published in July under the university’s oldname. Differences are limited to updates to theuniversity name and cover image and references tothe name change.This catalog provides the degree requirementsand recommended curriculum for students who begincontinuous enrollment on or after August 1, 2019.(Details are listed on p. 7.) When a curriculum orgraduation requirement is changed, it is not maderetroactive unless the change is to the student’sadvantage and can be accommodated within thespan of years normally required for graduation. Seeadditional policies on pp. 224–226.Sources for any claims made throughout this catalogmay be found on the UMGC website (umgc.edu).u m g c .e d u / u g p ro g r a m s1

Table of ContentsWELCOME TO UMGC444Made for YouCarrying Out the MissionFacilities and ProgramsTHE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL556Preparing Citizensfor the FutureServing Adult StudentsEducational RelationshipsBACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS77ExpectationsRequirementsBACHELOR’S DEGREE 0Majors and MinorsDescriptions of Majors and MinorsAccountingAfrican American StudiesArtArt HistoryBiologyBiotechnologyBusiness AdministrationCommunication StudiesComputer Networksand CybersecurityComputer ScienceContract Managementand AcquisitionCriminal JusticeCybersecurityCybersecurity Management and PolicyDigital Media and Web TechnologyDiversity AwarenessEast Asian StudiesMAJORS are indicated in bold.24U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019–20 68707071737577777980818282EconomicsEmergency ManagementEnglishEnvironmental ManagementFinanceFire Service AdministrationForensicsGeneral StudiesGerontology and Aging ServicesGraphic CommunicationHealth Services ManagementHistoryHomeland SecurityHumanitiesHuman Resource ManagementInformation Systems ManagementInvestigative ForensicsLaboratory ManagementLaw for BusinessLegal StudiesManagement StudiesMarketingMathematical SciencesNatural ScienceNursing for Registered NursesPersonal Financial PlanningPhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic Safety AdministrationSmall Business Managementand EntrepreneurshipSocial ScienceSociologySoftware Development and SecuritySpeech CommunicationTerrorism and Critical InfrastructureWomen’s Studies

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE8384RequirementsCurriculaCERTIFICATE PROGRAMS939393CurriculaRequirementsCertificate DescriptionsINFORMATION ON COURSES97979799The Unit of CreditPrerequisitesKey to Course DescriptionsUndergraduate CoursesACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVEREQUIREMENTS188193Scholastic andAdministrative StandardsRights and Responsibilitiesof the StudentADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT196196199200General Informationand Open HousesAdmissionRegistrationFinancial InformationWAYS OF EARNING CREDIT203205Earning Credit at UMGCTransferring Creditfrom Outside Sources839397188208SERVICES AND ailability of ServicesGeneral InformationAdmission AssistanceAcademic AdvisingAccessibility ServicesMyUMGCFinancial AidMilitary-Affiliated StudentBenefits and ResourcesGraduation Clearance and ServicesTranscript ServicesVerification ServicesStudent Advisory CouncilOther Resources218ADMINISTRATION218218University Systemof MarylandUMGC221CONTACT INFORMATION196221221221UMGC StatesideUMGC EuropeUMGC AsiaPOLICIES203APPENDICESINDEXDEGREE PLANNING WORKSHEET224227230239u m g c .e d u /u g p r o g r a m s3

Welcome to UMGCMADE FOR YOUFrom its founding in 1947, University of Maryland Global Campus(UMGC) was designed to meet theeducational needs of adult studentslike you—students who must balance study with the demands ofwork and family life.Since then, the university has grownto be the largest public universityin the nation, serving studentsthroughout the state, the country,and the world. And although itsname has changed more than onceover the decades—from the Collegeof Special and Continuation Studiesto University College, from UMUCto UMGC, the university’s focus onproviding open access to high-qualityeducational programs and services—eliminating the barriers that cankeep you from achieving your educational goals—remains unchanged.CARRYING OUT THE MISSIONStudents FirstAt UMGC, your success as a studentis of paramount importance. Theuniversity seeks not only to helpyou fulfill your current educationgoals but also to create an educational partnership that will lastthroughout your life.To that end, the university looksfirst for ways to ensure that youcan easily access programs andservices. Admission policies aredesigned to simplify the process(standardized tests are not generally required), making it possible foryou to apply and register for mostprograms at the same time.As a global university, UMGC makesit possible for you to take classesany time, any place, by offeringa large selection of online pro-4grams—in addition to classes atsites throughout Maryland and theWashington, D.C., metropolitanarea and at military sites all over theworld. You can also access studentservices online and by phone, aswell as on-site at many locations.Convenience and flexibility are notthe only concerns, however. UMGCseeks to create a learning environment that is respectful of diversebackgrounds, inclusive, responsive,and relevant.Recognizing that financial concernsoften present the biggest obstacleto higher education, UMGC alsostrives to keep tuition costs lowand provides numerous financialaid opportunities, including scholarships for military and communitycollege students.ExcellenceA regionally accredited university,UMGC is dedicated to providingthe highest quality programs andservices and ensuring excellence inits online and on-site classes.In providing these programs, UMGCrelies on a renowned faculty ofscholar-practitioners—teacherswho bring real-world experience aswell as advanced academic credentials to your courses—and the useof the latest technologies. UMGCalso is able to provide you with awealth of resources because of itsplace within the University Systemof Maryland.The success of UMGC’s efforts overthe years is evident. UMGC hasgarnered awards from such notableorganizations as the World AffairsCouncil, E-C Council, UniversityProfessional and Continuing Education Association, Online LearningConsortium (formerly the SloanU N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA LO G 2019–20 20Consortium), and Maryland DistanceLearning Association.InnovationUMGC has always looked for newand better ways to serve students.Long before the online revolution,the university was delivering coursesto students at distant locations,using any and all available technologies—from interactive television tovoice mail. Today, you can accessboth courses and services online,using the university’s learningmanagement system and MyUMGC,its online gateway to services andinformation. Through its Center forInnovation in Learning and StudentSuccess, UMGC leads the search fornext-generation learning models andbest practices for online learning.FACILITIES AND PROGRAMSUMGC offers degree programs fromthe associate level to the doctorate.Most undergraduate and graduate programs are available online.These academic programs areadministered by The UndergraduateSchool and The Graduate School.The university’s administrativeheadquarters are located in Adelphi,Maryland, and also serve as hometo a prestigious art collection and aconference facility, the College ParkMarriott Hotel & Conference Centerat UMGC. Both The UndergraduateSchool and The Graduate School, aswell as all related academic supportunits, are housed at the AcademicCenter at Largo.FOR ASSISTANCEContact us by e-mail at studentsfirst@umgc.edu or by phone at800-888-8682.