2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CREATE YOUR MOMENT
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Your Moment Awaits. MAKE AN IMPACT ON YOUR FUTURE Going back to school is a major decision. At UMUC, we can help make that decision easy for you. Earn a respected degree from UMUC that will be valued in the job market. You’ll be able to balance your education with your career and family life. Thanks to our wide range of tuition discounts and financial aid options, your degree can be more affordable. Plus, we offer multiple start dates, so you can start whenever it is convenient for you. Your journey begins now. Find out how UMUC can help you create your Moments—times when you realize what you’re learning in class is giving you the confidence to stand up, stand out, make a difference, and achieve your dreams.
“My wife and I always talk about setting an example for my children, about setting the bar for them to try to exceed. After years of studying and balancing time with my family, I was finally able to achieve that. When I saw the big smile on my son’s face at my graduation, I could see that he was proud of me. And when he put my graduation cap on, it almost felt like a glimpse into his future. Seeing the smile on my son’s face and seeing how proud he was of me. That was my Moment.” MIKE KNUTSON Cybersecurity Alumnus
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TAKE ONLINE AND HYBRID CLASSES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
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At UMUC, we offer online classes and hybrid classes that combine online learning and classroom instruction. Whether you’re looking to earn credentials to boost your standing in the job market or want to finish your degree, our flexible learning options make it easy to fit higher education into your busy life.
Management
We offer hybrid classes at more than 15 locations in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. Because the majority of UMUC students are working professionals, we offer courses in the evening, and some locations even feature weekend classes.
EARN A DEGREE IN A HIGH-DEMAND FIELD UMUC can help you become more valuable in your current role and in the job market. Our curriculum is designed so you can immediately apply what you learn in class on the job and begin building your professional value in your very first class. The skills, knowledge, and confidence you develop throughout your studies can help you stand out in the competitive job market, expand your career options, and achieve more financial security.
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6 Healthcare and Science 8 Information Technology, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity 10 Liberal Arts and Communications 12 Public Safety
COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE TEXTBOOK-FREE We’ve replaced all of our textbooks for undergraduate courses with free electronic resources and will replace all of our graduate textbooks with free eResources by fall 2016. Instead of having to buy expensive textbooks, you’ll use materials that can be customized by your instructor such as:
• Electronic textbooks • Websites • UMUC Library resources • Software • Interactive exercises • and more You’ll be able to download many of the resources, and they’ll be updated with the latest industry information. You can access all undergraduate course materials within your online classroom as soon as your classes start.
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Up to Credits: Vocational and Technical Up to
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45 Credits: Workplace Learning
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60 Credits: Credit by Examination
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60+ Credits: Military Experience and Education
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70 Credits: Community College
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90 Credits: Four-Year Colleges and Universities Up to
90 CREDITS Total from All Sources
MAKE YOUR EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE We’ll help you explore all of the ways we can help make a college education affordable for you.
WHY CHOOSE UMUC?
35+
• R educed undergraduate military tuition: Eligible military personnel and their families pay a lower rate, regardless of where they live.
career-relevant undergraduate
• D iscounted tuition for federal employees: Federal employees and their spouses and dependents receive a 25% discount off of out-of-state tuition for most programs.1
140+
• S cholarships for community college graduates: Eligible Maryland community college graduates can earn a bachelor’s degree for $12,000 or less.2 Plus, you can explore several more ways to make your degree more affordable: • Scholarships, federal financial aid, loans, and grants, for those who qualify • An interest-free monthly payment plan3 • Tuition Assistance and/or veterans educational benefits, if you’re eligible
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programs
locations worldwide
#1 transfer choice of Maryland community college students4
65+ years of experience delivering high-quality education to working professionals, military personnel, and other students
The tuition discount will not be applied to the following programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Data Analytics, graduate cyber security degree and certificate programs, executive programs, and doctoral programs. The tuition for students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency will be the applicable in-state rate. Tuition for active-duty military and their spouses will be the applicable military rate. 2 Learn more about the UMUC Completion Scholarship at www.umuc.edu/complete. 3 To find out more about this plan, visit www.umuc.edu/paymentplan. 4 Source: “Transfer Students to the University System of Maryland: Patterns of Enrollment and Success,” University System of Maryland, March 3, 2015. Available at www.usmd.edu/usm/adminfinance/IR/reports.
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Advisors, Faculty, and Support DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS GET GUIDANCE FROM EXPERT ADVISORS Your journey to a brighter future begins with a plan, and UMUC’s friendly, knowledgeable advisors will work with you to
UMUC IS AN AWARDWINNING UNIVERSITY • Educator of the Year World Affairs Council • No. 1 Best for Vets1 Military Times
• Choose the right program for your career goals • Find the most efficient path to completing your degree
• 2014 Global CyberLympics Champions
• Determine which courses you should take and when • A dvise you on alternative ways of earning credit that could save you time and money • Identify services and resources to help you stay (or get back) on track … and more!
• President’s Award Open Education Consortium • Prize of Excellence International Council for Open and Distance Education
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED FACULTY One of the things that truly sets UMUC apart from other universities is our diverse, worldwide faculty of scholar-practitioners who bring impressive academic credentials to the classroom. You’ll learn what matters, from experts who have extensive, real-world experience. Plus, they understand the challenges that working adults with busy schedules face and will work with you to ensure your success and help you get the most out of each class.
SUCCEED WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES UMUC offers a complete range of student services to keep you informed, equipped,
“My professors were very considerate and caring. In fact, my psychology professor even checked in on me after a class to help explain a concept I was having trouble understanding. It made me feel special that he cared enough to figure out what was going on and tried to help me.”
and on track throughout your academic career, including
• Career counseling and 70+ employer alliances to help you take the next step in your career
ERIC SCHULER Bachelor of Science, Psychology
• 24-hour library services to access books, articles, and librarian help anytime • Online writing assistance to help you improve your writing skills at any level • Tutors and mentors to help you through difficult subjects and courses • 24-hour technical support to troubleshoot issues with your online classroom • Special services for veterans, including the Veterans Resource Center, to help you transition to civilian life
• Academic clubs and honor societies, where you can meet and network with students with similar interests
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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT Thrive in Today’s Global Business Climate It’s time to move up to the next phase of your career and your life. At UMUC, we will help you make the leap, with comprehensive and convenient business and management programs available online and on-site.
ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
If you have a way with numbers,
The career-focused degree is designed
consider earning this degree. No
to help you compete for the jobs of
matter the mission or type of work,
today and tomorrow by building a
all companies and agencies need
comprehensive base of knowledge. This
accounting departments to keep their
major will help you prepare for a variety
4 out of 5 management jobs
finances on track. With an accounting
of positions in for-profit, nonprofit, and
require or prefer a
degree, you’ll have a wide range of
public-sector organizations. Plus, you’ll
bachelor’s degree or higher1
industries to choose from.
have ample networking opportunities
This major combines theory and practice
with other students.
to help prepare you for analysis of and
In your business administration
reporting on the economic activities
courses, you’ll study accounting,
of organizations. You’ll develop skills
management, business law, ethics and
in managerial accounting, budgeting,
social responsibility, finance, human
accounting systems, internal controls,
resource management, strategic
financial analysis, financial reporting,
management, marketing and sales, and
internal and external auditing, taxation,
statistical analysis.
and international accounting. This major
DID YOU KNOW?
24% predicted growth in managerial business and professional office jobs by 20202
$107K is the average salary of
helps prepare you for accounting careers
professionals in
in corporations, as well as nonprofit and
management occupations3
government organizations.
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Source: Based on a study of U.S. general management job postings that include education requirements, Burning Glass International, 2013. Source: “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. 3 Source: “The Online College Labor Market,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. 2
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FINANCE With this degree, you’ll develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world
MAJORS
situations. Our program combines a foundation in the principles of business, economics,
Accounting
and accounting with an in-depth focus on the details of finance and financial
Business Administration
management via intensive case studies.
Finance
A degree in finance can equip you for jobs in contract management, budgeting, corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, risk management, and insurance.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management Management Studies Marketing
MINORS Accounting Business Administration
This degree will help you find employment opportunities in nearly every industry. This
Contract Management and Acquisition
program is appropriate for those who have some experience in HR but don’t have the
Diversity Awareness
degree, as well as those who want to transition into the HR profession.
Economics
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of HR functions—such as recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of employees; training and career development; labor relations; diversity issues; performance appraisal and rewards programs; and development of employment policies and procedures—in private- and public-sector settings. Additionally, you’ll explore the ways change, leadership, and organizational culture can intersect and affect a company’s performance and sustainability.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES Today, many business, government, public service, and technical environments require
Finance Human Resource Management Law for Business Marketing Mathematical Sciences Personal Financial Planning Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
CERTIFICATES1
knowledge of management principles from multiple disciplines. This degree can
Human Resource Management
help you gain that expertise through a course of study focused on decision making,
Management Foundations
organizational behavior and development, and leadership. This approach is ideal if
Project Management
you are an experienced manager or mid-career professional looking to complement your experience with a bachelor’s degree. It can also prepare you for an entry-level management position.
MARKETING
FACULTY SNAPSHOT
Fueled by increasing globalization and the developing role of the Internet in business, the
Our business and management faculty
field of marketing is constantly evolving. As global competition intensifies, organizations
have worked for organizations such as
increasingly rely on skilled professionals to identify and develop profitable new products
• B ooz Allen Hamilton
and markets. With this degree, you’ll be equipped to pursue a broad spectrum of positions, such as marketing manager, marketing research analyst, sales manager, and more in private and public corporations, marketing agencies, or entrepreneurial endeavors.
• E xport-Import Bank of the U.S. • I BM • P NC Bank • T he World Bank • U niversity of Maryland School of Pharmacy
• U .S. Department of Defense • U .S. Department of Labor • V erizon
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HEALTHCARE and SCIENCE Your Prescription for Success Starts at UMUC If you want to help others, consider one of UMUC’s programs in fast-growing healthcare and science fields like nursing, healthcare administration, or environmental management.
85% BIOTECHNOLOGY For this program, you are required to have already gained technical and scientific knowledge of biotechnology through transferred credit and direct experience in
the chance to use software tools and practice key technologies related to risk management, geographic information systems, and environmental economics.
skills and applied coursework with
GERONTOLOGY AND AGING SERVICES
biotechnology internship experience
With this degree, you’ll gain a foundation
and helps prepare you to enter the
in the physiological, social, and
pharmaceutical, agricultural, or biomedical
psychological aspects of aging, coupled
research industries and organizations.
with an understanding of programs,
the field. The major combines laboratory
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT In this program, you’ll learn to plan, implement, and control all facets of environmental management, using professional models and techniques.
health&science
DID YOU KNOW?
services, and policies related to aging and older adults. Your degree can help prepare you for a number of careers related to gerontological services, such as program manager, program and policy analyst, services developer, and housing and facilities manager.
You’ll learn how to mitigate environmental management issues. You’ll also have
50% Half of the occupations health&science
projected to be fastest growing by 2020 are in healthcare1
6.6M
#1to be created in jobs are projected the healthcare services industry by 20202
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Registered Nurse is the most in-demand occupation in the professional and technical healthcare sector3
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Source: “Occupational Employment Projections to 2020,” U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. Source: “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. 3 Source: “The Online College Labor Market,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. 2
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HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT The robust growth of positions in health services management will generate substantial
MAJORS
opportunities for individuals with the right leadership skills. This degree can provide you
Biotechnology1
with the core knowledge and competencies for effective management in the dynamic
Environmental Management
healthcare environment, teaching you to think comprehensively and strategically about
Gerontology and Aging Services
healthcare trends.
Health Services Management
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
Laboratory Management Nursing for Registered Nurses2
No other university in Maryland offers a bachelor’s program in laboratory management.
Political Science
Yet the need within the biotechnology industry for employees with both scientific and
Psychology
management skills is great. This major will help you prepare to coordinate the activities
Social Science
that contribute to a well-ordered laboratory by combining an in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures with hands-on laboratory management practice.
MINORS Biology
NURSING FOR REGISTERED NURSES This degree is designed to build upon the clinical and practical experiences of registered nurses and can help provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in nursing. The curriculum covers global health, community and family nursing, leadership and management, research, information technology, and evidence-based practice. The curriculum will help prepare you to assume the role of the professional
Environmental Management Gerontology and Aging Services Health Services Management Natural Science Political Science Psychology
nurse in diverse and challenging settings, take on responsibility for exceptional evidence-based nursing care to all patients, and be equipped for graduate study.
POLITICAL SCIENCE Develop a comprehensive understanding of American government and global politics. This degree can help prepare you to assist government officials at the local, state, and federal level; help develop policy at think tanks; conduct research at an intelligence agency or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; manage political campaigns; or conduct risk assessments as a policy or security research analyst.
FACULTY SNAPSHOT Our healthcare and science faculty have worked for organizations such as
• B AE Systems • I pas USA
PSYCHOLOGY
• N ational Institutes of Health
Acquire a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences.
• T he Johns Hopkins University
This degree will help you hone your quantitative skills, written and oral communication expertise, analytical and scientific reasoning, and ability to analyze human behavior. In addition to roles in the mental health field, such as a researcher or psychiatric technician, a background in psychology can be applied to related fields, such as human resources,
School of Education
• U nited Nations • U .S. Department of Transportation
sales and marketing, healthcare and many others.
SOCIAL SCIENCE Gain a breadth of knowledge through interdisciplinary study that encompasses perspectives from the fields of anthropology, behavioral sciences, gerontology, psychology, and sociology. This degree can help you pursue a variety of careers, such as program/policy analyst, research assistant, or program developer and manager, in fields that serve the public, including business administration, government, health services, and law enforcement.
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Consult an academic advisor before choosing this major. Students must hold an active unencumbered registered nurse license and an associate’s degree in nursing. Currently, UMUC is offering this program in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.umuc.edu/umucnursing.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, and CYBERSECURITY Program a Future in One of the World’s Most Challenging and Exciting Professions. With innovative degrees, industry connections, and an award-winning competition team, UMUC is a leading name in IT, computer science, and cybersecurity education.
85% health&science
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
In our award-winning program, you’ll
UMUC, you’ll be able to plan, design, and
learn the operational procedures and
optimize computer software and hardware
technologies to design, implement,
systems for commercial and government
administer, secure, and troubleshoot
environments. This versatile major provides
enterprise networks. The computer
you with a foundation for a career as a
networks and cybersecurity curriculum
software architect or engineer, application
integrates technical skill with
software designer, system analyst or
communication skills and superior general
programmer, or systems engineer.
education knowledge.
With a computer science degree from
You’ll learn programming, algorithm
DID YOU KNOW?
200K jobs exist in cybersecurity, with 10,000 of them in Maryland1
85%
#1
of computer systems job postings health&science
require or prefer a bachelor’s2
Whether you’re new to the IT field or
optimization and enhancement, and the
you’re looking to move up to middle
theory, science, and math behind modern
management, this major can help you
computing. Specifically, you’ll learn about
prepare for a career as a network manager,
Java, C++, OpenGL, Octave, and MATLAB.
systems administrator, or network
Your courses will include data structures
Computer science is the
security analyst. Our cybersecurity
and analysis, computer systems and
most requested major in
students frequently take first place in cyber
architecture, image and signal processing,
competitions, and our graduates are often
and more.
recruited by top firms and agencies they’ve
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#1
database systems and administration job listings3
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met through the program.
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Source: Based on a study of U.S. cybersecurity job postings, Burning Glass International, 2014. Source: Based on a study of U.S. computer systems job postings in which a bachelor’s or master’s degree is required or preferred, Burning Glass International, 2013. 3 Source: Based on a study of U.S. database systems and administration job postings that specify a major, Burning Glass International, 2013. 2
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CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY With this degree, you can prepare to become a leader in the protection of data. This
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innovative, world-class program uses a multidisciplinary approach—drawing from
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
fields such as management, law, science, business, and technology—to provide
Computer Science
you with the most current knowledge
OUR CYBER TEAM WON THE
and skills for protecting critical cyber infrastructure and assets.
2014 GLOBAL CYBERLYMPICS! The Cyber Padawans—a team of UMUC students, alumni, and faculty— are dominating in cybersecurity games around the world, so you know you’ll be learning from and with the best.
DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGY
Cybersecurity Management and Policy Digital Media and Web Technology Information Systems Management Software Development and Security
MINORS
Follow your interests and prepare for a
Computer Science
career in digital design with this degree,
Cybersecurity
where you can explore web technology,
Digital Media and Web Technology
motion graphics, or digital design.
Information Systems Management
You’ll gain hands-on experience in creating digital works using industry-standard
CERTIFICATE1
software and incorporating design theory and efficient workflows. You’ll be equipped
Computer Networking
to work in such areas as web design, electronic publishing, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Developed by chief information officers and other high-level IT professionals, this
FACULTY SNAPSHOT Our information technology,
program is well-suited for those looking to move into a management position and
computer science, and
bridge the gap between an organization’s functional users and technical developers.
cybersecurity faculty have worked for organizations such as
This major will help prepare you to pursue a career as an information systems manager or supervisor, system analyst, functional lead or liaison, IT project manager,
• B ooz Allen Hamilton
or information assurance manager. This program will help you gain the technical
• C omputer Sciences Corporation
knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills you need to successfully
• G overnment Services Agency
address the complex changes you will face during your career.
• H ewlett-Packard
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
• I BM
The bachelor’s degree in software development and security is designed to teach you
• M andiant
in-demand programming languages and best practices in software development in
• N ational Institutes of Health
today’s workplace.
• P NC Bank
Your degree can prepare you to pursue technical and leadership roles in diverse and
• U .S. Capitol Police
challenging application development and security settings, including high-demand
• U.S. Census Bureau
positions such as software development and security analyst, software development and security manager, application and software architect, information security
• U .S. Department of Defense
officer, intrusion analyst, penetration tester, programmer, software engineer, security
• U.S. Department of Transportation
and code auditor, or system architect.
• X EROX
NSA/DHS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE UMUC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. 1
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LIBERAL ARTS and COMMUNICATIONS Get a Well-Rounded Education and Make an Impact on the World Our liberal arts, communications, and humanities programs can help you develop vital, highly transferable skills and knowledge to succeed in any industry.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
EAST ASIAN STUDIES
Whether you’re interested in journalism,
One of the only online programs of its
public relations, photography, business, or
kind, this degree provides an overview of
online communications, you can build a
the history, economics, politics, culture,
firm base of knowledge while you earn
and languages of the East Asian region,
this degree.
including China, Korea, and Japan. In this
You’ll learn to apply communication theories to both personal and professional situations, developing the “soft skills”
program, you’ll examine East Asia’s rich past and continuing contributions to the global community.
that workplaces demand, along with
This program is ideal for those who live
communication techniques. In addition,
or work in East Asia, know East Asian
you’ll learn to work with individuals
languages, or regularly interact with
AMALIA LOPEZ
and groups professionally and manage
people from East Asian countries.
High School Teacher in Tulare, California
communications within ethical, legal, and financial parameters.
ENGLISH Like other liberal arts degrees, this degree offers a solid base of critical thinking on which to build a career or further graduate study. Your degree can help prepare you for jobs in education, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, business, or management. If you are intrigued by the study of language and literature, the English major may be right for you.
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“I felt confident from my first day. A large part of what I learned at UMUC was the narrative of the kids that I would encounter. From the moment I walked into my classroom, I felt I was walking in as an expert. I knew I had exactly what I needed to teach these kids.”
Bachelor of Arts, English
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION This major is a portfolio-intensive program that can help you master the skills and
MAJORS
technology to compete in today’s rapidly changing visual arts and communication
Communication Studies
environment. With your graphic communication degree, along with an updated
East Asian Studies
portfolio aimed toward your ideal clients, you can apply your creative streak toward
English
a career in business, government, or industry as a graphic designer, manager, or
Graphic Communication
communications specialist.
History
HISTORY This degree can help prepare you for teaching history or social studies; taking entry-level positions in public history by working in archives, historic sites, museums, and galleries; or pursuing graduate-level study in history or law and public policy.
Humanities
MINORS African American Studies Art Art History
As one of the very first schools to offer an online degree program in history, UMUC
Communication Studies
brings you nearly two decades of experience in teaching history in an online
Diversity Awareness
environment. Plus, if you’re based in the Washington, D.C. area, you’ll have myriad
East Asian Studies
opportunities to find internships and part-time and full-time jobs in the field via public
English
institutions and federal positions. Our alumni have gone on to work at such agencies as
History
the National Archives and the National Park Service.
Philosophy
HUMANITIES
Sociology Speech Communication
This major will broaden your understanding of yourself and your interaction with the
Women’s Studies
world and provide a perspective on cultural and intellectual heritage while offering tools
CERTIFICATE1
to use that knowledge in the real world. You’ll explore how individuals and groups understand their existence, their place within
Spanish for Business and the Professions
their cultures, and their responsibility to others and the physical world. The skills and values you’ll learn are applicable to careers in fields as varied as education, publishing, journalism, advertising, sales, law, management, human resources, and insurance, as well as in museums and other nonprofit organizations.
FACULTY SNAPSHOT Our liberal arts and communications faculty have worked for organizations such as • B ooz Allen Hamilton • B recher Design Group
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
• F urthermore LLC
UMUC offers proficiency-based instruction in many world languages, including
• P olar Signa
Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. In addition to learning
• T he Catholic University of America
to communicate with others in their language, you can expand your cultural knowledge and intercultural understanding with skills that complement any major, enhance any résumé, and help you stand out in a global marketplace or move ahead in a military or public service career.
• T he George Washington University • U niversity of California, Berkeley • U niversity of California, Santa Cruz • U .S. Department of Defense
Most UMUC language courses are offered completely online, using sophisticated, web-based tools that combine the best instructional design with the latest
• U .S. Department of State
distance learning technology available to help you practice speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing a new language. The University Professional and Continuing Education Association honored the university’s elementary Chinese course with its Distance Learning Community of Practice Meritorious Course Award.
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PUBLIC SAFETY Answer Your Country’s Call to Lead, Protect, and Serve Build a strong foundation of knowledge about the justice system while developing your skills in leadership, management, and cross-agency collaboration.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
INVESTIGATIVE FORENSICS
Located near the FBI, CIA, and NSA—
A key element within the field of criminal
and the major metropolitan areas
investigation today is the work of
of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore,
forensics specialists—the people who
Maryland—UMUC is home to industry
gather, process, and report on evidence
leaders who protect cities and the nation
from crime scenes—in discovering the
from some of our greatest threats. Our
facts of a case. This degree is based on
criminal justice program can help
national guidelines and designed to help
provide you with an understanding of
you understand both the theory and
the nature of crime and the 250-year-old
practice of forensic disciplines and related
American criminal justice system and the
police work.
personnel, institutions, and processes that prevent and respond to crime.
DID YOU KNOW?
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rank for Washington, D.C., area in public safety jobs nationwide1
52% 52% 52%
of job listings in public safety management require a bachelor’s degree or higher1
9% 9%
9% growth in median wages since the public safety public safety
recession for Washington, D.C., area college graduates, public safety the highest in the country2 1
Source: Based on a study of U.S. public safety management job postings in which a bachelor’s or master’s degree is required or preferred, Burning Glass International, 2013. 2 Source: “Bursting the Bubble,” The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, The D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute, and the Maryland Center on Economic Policy.
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MAJORS Criminal Justice Investigative Forensics Legal Studies Public Safety Administration
MINORS Criminal Justice Emergency Management Fire Service Administration Forensics Homeland Security Public Safety Administration Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure
FACULTY SNAPSHOT Our public safety faculty have worked for organizations such as • B altimore Police Department • D efense Intelligence Agency • F BI • F EMA
LEGAL STUDIES With this degree, you’ll acquire the tools you need to confidently and competently thrive in legal environments in both public service and the private sector. In this program, you’ll learn to produce and review legal forms and documents, apply statutes to legal cases, and assess fact patterns. You’ll be equipped to conduct legal analysis, write and draft legal documents, and perform research in the legal environment.
• M aryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services • M etropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.) • N ASA • N SA
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
• T he Secret Service
This degree can help prepare you to join the first-responder organizations involved
• U .S. Department of Defense
in corporate security, emergency management, fire service administration, and
• U .S. Department of
homeland security. This major builds a strong foundation of knowledge about emergency management
Homeland Security • U .S. Department of State
systems at federal, state, and local levels to foster cross-agency collaboration. This program is ideal for those who have already worked in the public safety field in some capacity and want to further develop their critical thinking and leadership skills to solve current and future public safety issues in both public and private sectors.
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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
CAREER PATHS Your academic credentials, along with field experience and in some cases industry certification, can help you qualify for a range of career opportunities.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
JOB TITLE
ACCOUNTING
Budget Analysts Compliance Managers Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Budget Analysts Management Analysts Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
FINANCE
Financial Analysts Personal Financial Advisors
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Human Resources Managers Human Resources Specialists Training and Development Managers Training and Development Specialists
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Administrative Services Managers
MARKETING
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
General and Operations
Marketing Managers Public Relations Specialists Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
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HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCE
IT, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND CYBERSECURITY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
JOB TITLE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biological Technicians
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY
Computer Network Architects
Forensic Science Technicians Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Computer User Support Specialists
Natural Sciences Managers
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Information Security Analysts
Quality Control Systems Managers
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Chief Sustainability Officers
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Computer Hardware Engineers Computer Programmers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Computer Systems Analysts
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Health Educators Real Estate Sales Agents
Software Developers, Applications
CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
Computer Network Architects Intelligence Analysts Database Architects
Recreational Therapists
Intelligence Analysts Information
Social Science Research Assistants
Security Analysts
Administrative Services Managers
Security Management Specialists
Medical and Health Services Managers Social and Community Service Managers
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Emergency Management Directors
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
GERONTOLOGY AND AGING SERVICES
Computer Network Support Specialists
DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGY
Quality Control Analysts Quality Control Systems Managers
Multimedia Artists and Animators Web Administrators
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Natural Sciences Managers
Graphic Designers
Web Developers
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Chief Executives Computer and Information Systems Managers
NURSING FOR REGISTERED NURSES
Medical and Health Services Managers
Computer Systems Analysts
Registered Nurses
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
POLITICAL SCIENCE
City and Regional Planning Aides
Security Management Specialists
Political Scientists Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
PSYCHOLOGY
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
Database Administrators Computer Programmers Information Security Analysts
Public Relations Specialists
Software Developers, Applications
Social Science Research Assistants
Web Developers
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents Health Educators Human Resources Specialists Psychiatric Technicians Rehabilitation Counselors
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Human Resources Specialists Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Social Science Research Assistants Training and Development Managers
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LIBERAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
JOB TITLE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
JOB TITLE
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Editors
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Intelligence Analysts
Public Relations Specialists
Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
Reporters and Correspondents
Police Identification and Records Officers
Technical Writers
EAST ASIAN STUDIES
Broadcast News Analysts Interpreters and Translators
Security Managers
INVESTIGATIVE FORENSICS
Middle School Teachers
Reporters and Correspondents
Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
Copy Writers
Police Identification and Records Officers
Marketing Managers
LEGAL STUDIES
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
Regulatory Affairs Specialists Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Art Directors Graphic Designers
Historians
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Human Resources Managers Human Resources Specialists Middle School Teachers Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Public Relations Specialists
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Secondary School Teachers
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
HUMANITIES
Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
Reporters and Correspondents
Marketing Managers
HISTORY
Fire Investigators Forensic Science Technicians
Political Scientists
ENGLISH
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Emergency Management Directors First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors Public Relations Specialists
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