2021–2022 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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My degree program helped me develop important skills beyond the core curriculum: leadership skills, managing my time wisely, holding myself accountable—real-world skills that I didn’t have before.” ERIC KONOVALOV BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Made for You Here for You
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or more than 70 years, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been a leader in distance learning. We were founded to bring
a respected education from a state university to working adults and servicemembers where they needed us. In 1947, that meant sending professors to post-war Europe. Today, it means offering programs online because that’s where you need us most. We offer a wide range of career-focused programs and services designed to help you advance your education no matter where life takes you, even under the most challenging circumstances. You’re why we’re here—and why we’ve grown to become the largest public university in the nation.
FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU. GO TO UMGC.EDU/COMPARE TO USE OUR PROGRAM COMPARISON TOOL.
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Career-Focused Programs
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MGC offers more than 35 undergraduate programs that you can complete entirely online. Each is backed by the prestige of a state university with
a global reputation for academic excellence. Choose your major from a range of subject areas within our three schools. ■
School of Arts and Sciences: Innovative, student-centered programs designed to empower you to make the world a better place.
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School of Business: Career-focused learning that enhances your business skills and promotes evidence-based decision making in diverse global environments.
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School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology: Leading-edge, career-enhancing programs designed with input from industry leaders to prepare you for leadership roles in a technology-based global economy.
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Faculty Members with Real-World Experience
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our courses are taught by experienced scholar-practitioners, and you’ll benefit from their diverse insights and the depth and breadth
of their knowledge. They can help you understand what types of skills and knowledge are valuable in today’s job market. Plus, our faculty understand the numerous challenges faced by working adults going back to school, and they’ll work with you to help ensure your academic success.
START WHENEVER YOU’RE READY. WE OFFER MULTIPLE START DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SO YOU CAN FIT OUR COURSES INTO YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE.
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UMGC by the Numbers
70+
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35+
undergraduate degrees and certificates
$10M+ awarded in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students last year
in textbook costs for nearly every course
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A Valuable Degree That Fits Your Budget
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e offer a variety of ways to help you meet, manage, and reduce your education costs.
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Affordable tuition: We are a state university, so our tuition rates are affordable and competitive, especially our in-state rates for Maryland residents.
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No-cost digital course materials: Say goodbye to textbooks! Online resources in nearly every course make it easier to study from anywhere and keep your education costs down.
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Reduced tuition for military students: For most programs, servicemembers and their eligible spouses and dependent children receive a reduced military tuition rate.
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Scholarships: We offer more than 100 scholarships based on merit and/or financial need through our donor scholarship process.
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Discounts for Federal employees: Federal employees may be able to save up to 25 percent on out-of-state tuition for most programs.
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More great ways to pay: We’ll help you identify options that you may qualify for, including Federal financial aid, our interest-free monthly payment plan, and employer tuition assistance.
Plus, eligible Maryland community college graduates can earn a bachelor’s degree for $12,000 or less with the Completion Scholarship.
DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. FIND WAYS TO SAVE AT UMGC.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS.
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A Seamless Transition from Associate to Bachelor’s
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ake the path from your community college to your bachelor’s degree a smooth one. At UMGC, you can transfer your credit directly to a bachelor’s
degree, and with no-cost online transfer credit evaluation tools, you can find out how many of your credits may transfer before you apply. Plus, we have alliances with all Maryland community colleges and more than 50 out-of-state community colleges. Through these alliances, we offer dual enrollment at your community college and UMGC and a waiver of the $50 UMGC application fee if the last institution you attended was the alliance community college. Check out our full list of community college alliances at umgc.edu/alliances.
PUT YOUR HARD-EARNED CREDIT TO WORK. TRANSFER UP TO 70 COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS TOWARD A BACHELOR’S DEGREE.
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A Bachelor’s for $12,000 or Less with the Completion Scholarship
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hen you earn an associate degree from a Maryland community college, you may qualify for the Completion Scholarship, which
allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree at UMGC for $12,000 or less. To be eligible, you must meet the criteria below.
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More eligibility considerations apply. Learn more at umgc.edu/complete.
STUDY AT THE NO. 1 TRANSFER CHOICE. UMGC IS THE TOP TRANSFER CHOICE FOR MARYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND.1
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Credit for What You Already Know
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e recognize that not all college-level learning happens in the classroom, so we accept up to 90 transfer credits toward
a bachelor’s degree from a variety of sources.
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GET CREDIT FOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. WE’LL HELP YOU EXPLORE WAYS TO TURN YOUR INDUSTRY-STANDARD CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES INTO COLLEGE CREDIT.
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An Award-Winning University with a Reputation for Excellence
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e are consistently recognized as a leader in online education, earning awards for our innovative education programs and commitment to excellence.
Recent Awards and Achievements Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs for ROI | OnlineU.com (2021) No. 1 Best College, Online & Nontraditional Schools | Military Times (2020) No. 2 Best Online Information Science Degrees for 2020 | OnlineSchoolsReport.com (2020) Top Online Bachelor’s Programs in the United States | OnlineU.com Best Military-Friendly Online Colleges | OnlineU.com Award-Winning Cybersecurity Competition Team 1st Place | CyberMaryland Challenge & Virtual Competition (2021) 1st Place | VMware CyberRange Capture the Flag (2020) 2nd place | Silver Bracket National Cyber League (2019) 1st Place | Montgomery College CTF 4-Year Division (2019) 1st place | SecureSet DC War Games (2018)
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No-Cost Digital Materials in Place of Textbooks
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e’ve replaced bulky, expensive textbooks with no-cost electronic materials for nearly every course. These resources are tailored to each
course and regularly updated with the latest industry information. Depending on the course, these resources may include electronic textbooks, lectures, websites, documents, and digital media. Program directors and faculty members have customized these materials to be more relevant to your courses and to include the latest industry information.
CHECK THE ONLINE CLASS SCHEDULE. TO SEE IF A COURSE USES NO-COST DIGITAL MATERIALS, VISIT UMGC.EDU/SOC.
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Timely Advice on Your Device
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e put the information you need to plan your academic career right at your fingertips with digital tools that you can access anywhere
and anytime from your phone, computer, or tablet.
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Time and Tuition Estimator:
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Find out how much your bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate may cost and how long it may take to complete. Learn more at umgc.edu/estimate.
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Student Services and Support to Help You Succeed Student Success Coaches who understand your needs, whether you’re a working professional, career changer, military servicemember, veteran, or working parent
Career services to help you take the next step in your career
Online writing feedback through the Effective Writing Center
Access to the UMGC library, including e-books and online databases
Tutors and mentors to help you through difficult subjects and courses
24-hour tech support so you can stay focused on your studies
Special services for veterans, including the Vessey Virtual Student Union, to help you transition to civilian life
Active student organizations where you can meet and network with students with similar interests
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CareerQuest: Your Online Hub to Help You Plan What’s Next
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o help you take charge of your job search, UMGC provides CareerQuest―an online resource for job listings, career tools,
mentoring, and other career services. Students and alumni can log in to CareerQuest to apply for jobs, internships, and other opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Create a profile and upload your résumé so recruiters can find you. Use our online tools to improve your résumé, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, and practice your interview skills. Research companies, find contacts in your industry, contact our career advising specialists for customized coaching, and so much more. Learn more at umgc.edu/careerquest.
ATTEND A VIRTUAL CAREER EVENT. WE HOST SEVERAL CAREER-FOCUSED WEBINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LOG IN TO CAREERQUEST AND REGISTER FOR ONE TODAY.
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A University That Understands the Military
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erving the military is in our DNA. Our dedication to educating military servicemembers and veterans goes
back to our founding, when we became the first university to send faculty overseas to teach courses for active-duty military personnel in Europe. Today, we serve more than 50,000 active-duty servicemembers, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and their family members and have locations on military installations in more than 20 countries and territories throughout the world. Learn more at umgc.edu/military.
SAVE ON TUITION. WE OFFER REDUCED TUITION FOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS AND ELIGIBLE SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN FOR MOST PROGRAMS.
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Comprehensive Resources for Military-Affiliated Students
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e understand the challenges servicemembers and veterans face in earning their degrees. That’s why we provide reduced tuition
rates for servicemembers and their eligible spouses and dependent children for most programs, military and veteran advisors, and the Vessey Virtual Student Union. We offer the following scholarships and financial assistance programs: ■
Veterans Assistance Fund for student veterans whose Federal
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UMGC-NMFA Scholarship for spouses of active-duty, reservist, and/or National Guard servicemembers through the National Military Family Association
More scholarship opportunities are available for students who actively participate in the SALUTE Honor Society, One2One Mentorship Program, and the Vessey Virtual Student Union. Plus, we offer a scholarship to our annual Student Veteran of the Year.
A STUDENT UNION FOR VETERANS. THE VESSEY VIRTUAL STUDENT UNION IS AN ONLINE SERVICE WITHIN CAREERQUEST WHERE MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENTS CAN CONNECT AND SHARE INFORMATION.
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Undergraduate Programs Build a career-focused skillset, gain knowledge, and develop your professional value with an online bachelor’s degree. For the latest program information, visit umgc.edu/programs.
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Business and Management
Gain leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills and career-focused knowledge in accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, and more.
ACCOUNTING 1 Develop skills in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis and reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for accounting careers and certifications in a wide range of industries, corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Build your knowledge of accounting, business law, ethics and social responsibility, finance, human resource management, strategic management, organizational behavior, marketing and sales, and statistical analysis. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in management and operations for nonprofit, for-profit, and public-sector organizations. FINANCE Gain a foundation in the principles of business, economics, and accounting and develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world situations. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for positions in contract management, budgeting, corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, risk management, and insurance.
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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MANAGEMENT STUDIES Build your knowledge of management principles and gain marketable skills in decision making, problem-solving, and leadership. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for an entry-level management position in business, government, public service, and technical environments.
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Study the strategic marketing processes for consumer and organizational markets and learn the skills to identify and develop profitable new products and markets.
Accounting Business Administration Finance Human Resource Management Management Studies Marketing
Accounting Business Administration Economics Finance Human Resource Management Law for Business Marketing Personal Financial Planning Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
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Air Intelligence Agency American Bankers Association Discovery Communications Fannie Mae Federal Reserve Board GE Foundation Internal Revenue Service KPMG Lockheed Martin Corporation Sustainable Harvest International Time Life U.S. Army Forces Command
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CFP CERTIFICATION
UMGC offers a course of study to help you prepare for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification exam.
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Healthcare and Science
Join our CCNE-accredited program in nursing or gain knowledge and experience in rewarding fields like biotechnology, environmental management, or healthcare.
BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 Enter this fast-growing field and work to solve a host of humanity’s health, environmental, and agricultural challenges. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, or biomedical research industries and in laboratory technology, quality control, assay analysis, chemical technology, and bioinformatics organizations. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Learn to assess, plan, and control potential risks to human health and safety through inspections, monitoring, and evaluation of environmental data, and gain a better understanding of environmental policies and regulations. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for positions managing risks to human and environmental health, including occupational safety, air quality, water pollution, and hazardous waste management. GERONTOLOGY AND AGING SERVICES Gain a foundation in the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of aging as well as an understanding of programs, services, and policies related to aging and older adults so that you can care for and serve this population. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in gerontological program management, program and policy analysis, services development, and housing and facilities management.
Consult an advisor before choosing this major. Visit umgc.edu/rnbsn to learn more about this program’s state-specific restrictions and professional licensure in this field.
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HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Examine various aspects of management—finance, economics, marketing, facilities management, and strategic planning—from a healthcare perspective.
Develop an understanding of American government and global politics and learn to interpret political issues and propose solutions.
Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in the fast-growing field of health services management.
Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for graduate study or a career with government agencies, policy development think tanks, intelligence agencies, nonprofit organizations, political campaigns, and research firms.
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 1, 2 Coordinate the activities that contribute to a well-ordered laboratory by combining an in-depth study of scientific concepts and procedures with hands-on laboratory management practice. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in biological or chemical technology, lab management, or project management. NURSING FOR REGISTERED NURSES2
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PSYCHOLOGY Acquire a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences and hone your quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for graduate study, research, services in mental or medical health, or any field in which understanding human behavior is an asset.
Build on your established clinical and practical experiences as a registered nurse and gain the skills to assume the role of the professional nurse in diverse and challenging settings.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and graduate study in nursing.
Career Preparation: This program is designed to prepare you for a career in policy analysis, research, and program development or a position in government, health services, law enforcement, human resources, and community service.
Gain a breadth of knowledge in the fields of anthropology, behavioral sciences, gerontology, psychology, and sociology.
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Biology Environmental Management Gerontology and Aging Services Health Services Management Mathematical Sciences Natural Science Political Science Psychology
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IT, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity
Join an elite group of professionals poised to enter high-demand fields. With innovative degrees and industry connections, UMGC is a leading name in IT, computer science, and cybersecurity education.
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY Learn the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in network management, systems administration, or network security, whether you’re new to the IT field or you’re looking to move up to middle management. COMPUTER SCIENCE Learn to plan, design, and optimize computer software and hardware systems for commercial and government environments. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in software architecture or engineering, application software design, or systems analysis, programming, or engineering in corporate organizations and government agencies. CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Gain the knowledge and skills to become a leader in the protection of data and critical cyber infrastructure and assets. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a team leader, supervisor, or management position within a corporate organization or government agency.
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DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGY Design, develop, and manage digital media using current and emerging technologies that adhere to industry standards. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in areas such as web design, electronic publishing, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design. INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
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Liberal Arts and Communication
Build highly transferable skills in communication, English, graphic design, history, East Asian studies, humanities, and more with our online liberal arts and communication programs.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES Learn to apply communication theories to personal and professional situations, developing the soft skills and communication techniques that workplaces demand. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in media, journalism, public relations, business, or online communication. EAST ASIAN STUDIES Study the history, economics, politics, culture, and languages of the East Asian region, including China, Korea, and Japan. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in translation, teaching, journalism, analysis, and nonprofit fieldwork. ENGLISH Follow a critical approach to the study of literature and learn to articulate ideas with clarity, conduct original research, and convey complex information in logical, accessible language. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in education, law, publishing, journalism, public relations, business, or management.
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GENERAL STUDIES
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HISTORY Study a range of historical eras and geographic areas and learn how to lay the groundwork for historical research projects. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for a career in politics, law, journalism, education, or historical curation and for graduate-level study in history, law, or public policy. HUMANITIES
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Broaden your understanding of yourself and your interaction with the world and gain perspective on cultural and intellectual heritage. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for work in education, publishing, journalism, advertising, sales, law, management, human resources, and other fields. FOREIGN LANGUAGES
We offer undergraduate language courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
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Public Safety
Build a strong foundation of knowledge in criminal justice, homeland security, and legal studies while developing leadership and collaboration skills.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE Learn the theory and practice of the criminal justice system as well as the specifics of criminal behavior, law enforcement, courts, corrections, security, and investigation. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you to work in a command position in law enforcement or to meet the degree requirements of some law enforcement agencies. HOMELAND SECURITY Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for management and leadership in homeland security. Career Preparation: This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessments, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.
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LEGAL STUDIES
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Graduate Programs If you’re looking for the next step in your academic journey, consider one of our more than 55 graduate programs and specializations, each designed to help you build your knowledge and enhance your professional value. For the latest program information, visit umgc.edu/programs.
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School of Arts and Sciences
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Four Easy Steps to Begin Your Education 1. Apply for admission: Get started by visiting umgc.edu/apply. 2. Apply for financial aid: Complete the FAFSA and explore our payment and financial aid options. 3. Submit your transcripts: After we evaluate your official transcripts, you’ll have a roadmap for your degree. 4. Register for courses: Our admissions advisors can help you get registered for courses. If you need help at any time throughout the application process, call 800-888-8682 or visit umgc.edu/contact.
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The field of information technology changes so much. Having that fresh knowledge of what’s going on in today’s IT world makes a huge difference in organizations, and it really makes you an asset. That’s what you get from UMGC.” SHATASHA SMITH MASTER OF SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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About UMGC
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niversity of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 70 years ago specifically to serve the higher education
needs of working adults and servicemembers. Today, UMGC continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 170 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 90 degrees, certificates, and specializations backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.
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University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
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