GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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Question, discuss, collaborate, explore. This is a process you’ll go through in class and out. Most of our classes have fewer than 30 students. Voicing your opinion is expected… and it’s easy. Because you’ll be heard, you’ll understand the importance of what you have to say – and have a great time in the process.
Trevor Schrotz, MBA ‘13
As vice president of analytics at ncgCare, Trevor Schrotz, MBA ’13, had gained plenty of on-the-job expertise, but he wanted more. “I felt like there were some gaps in knowledge that I could fill and formalize,” said Schrotz, who works on the financial side of the tri-state mental and behavioral health care company. He’s also a drummer with a black belt in the martial art of Aikido. “The MBA helped me round out my business skill set,” he said. “I really enjoyed the MBA program at UMW. The like-minded, working professional students and the dedicated professors made the hard work and experience absolutely worthwhile.”
“Those who have been paying attention only to partnerships between Silicon Valley companies and the Ivies may be surprised that the beating heart of a tremendous amount of academic technology innovation is a small state university in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The University of Mary Washington has launched amazing initiatives that should be replicated widely because it’s clear that they advance teaching and learning in myriad ways.”
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You’ll THRIVE in our challenging programs PROGRAMS.
A Tradition of Academic Excellence Who knew that talking about Einstein could lead to a conversation about whether you’d rather skydive or hang-glide? Yes, this kind of thing is typical. We celebrate the fact that everyone thinks differently.
Our open, interactive learning style allows you to ride traditional topics into unexpected territories.
UMW has more than 105 years of history and is one of Virginia’s outstanding public liberal arts and sciences universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables students to make positive changes in the world. We offer regionally accredited and distinguished graduate programs in Business, Education, and Geospatial Analysis. At UMW, graduate students will: • Develop a deeper knowledge of subject matter • Examine the latest technology and theories • Gain new professional connections • Achieve personal and professional goals • Establish distinct credibility in their field
At UMW’s Stafford Campus Library, you’ll never get “shushed.” It’s not that kind of place. A hub of research, scholarship, and collaboration, the library offers all the resources you need. Grab a cup of complimentary coffee (at select times) and settle into a cozy spot at a personal computer carrel. Gather with friends to discuss a class project in the group study area. Or just relax in a comfy chair and give your brain a break before class. Use our printers to copy your homework. Tap into specialized software for video and audio production. Check out a DVD. Browse the Web. Brimming with books, journals, magazines, reference materials, and more, the Stafford Campus Library also offers lots of children’s literature and curriculum materials for teachers in training.
Scholarships Scholarships are available to students within the College of Education. For more information, please visit education.umw.edu/scholarships. Ask about the Virginia Teacher Scholarship Program!
Financial Aid
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Even with thousands of books, articles and research guides available online, UMW’s Stafford Campus Library still averages 14,000 visitors a year. That’s equivalent to roughly half the population of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
To begin the process of using financial aid to fund graduate school, please visit the UMW Office of Financial Aid at umw.edu/financialaid. The site includes a link to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be completed by all students who want to secure financial aid.
Convenience Classes are offered in the evenings to accommodate your busy schedule. Some courses are also taught in weekend, online, and blended formats.
Best Buy The University of Mary Washington provides an exceptional education at an affordable price. UMW is continuously recognized by Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as a “best value school.”
Tuition and Fees Find additional information about tuition and fees by visiting umw.edu/studentaccounts.
The honor code: No lying. No cheating. No stealing. Period.
Graduate Assistantships A limited number of graduate assistantships are available through the UMW Office of Student Affairs. These opportunities are highly competitive and rewarding. All students interested in a GA position must apply for admission to a graduate program by March 1st and submit an application for each position through careers.umw.edu. Most positions are posted January 1st and close by March 1st .
Accomplishment. You know the drill.
Master of Science in Geospatial Analysis (MSGA)
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PROGRAMS The MSGA program will provide you with the ability to master geospatial technology and critically assess data and results to ask and answer spatial questions. Intended for recent graduates with a major, minor, certificate, or multiple courses in geospatial technology and for professionals already working in geospatial fields, the program integrates theory and technical training with critical thinking, project management, and communication skills. You’ll get the advantage you need to put your career in this high-growth industry on the map.
Careers
Geospatial technology has been identified by the U.S. Department of Labor as a high-growth area. MSGA graduates will be prepared to succeed in the following careers: • Geospatial Intelligence: Crime Analysis, Disaster Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Crisis Management • Urban and Regional Planning • Architecture Engineering • Technical Consulting and GIS Analysis • Environmental Resource Management: Environmental Science, Scientific Research, and Health Specialties • Federal, Regional, or Local Government • GIS Management • Cartography and Geovisualization: Surveying Cartography, Photogrammetry, and Mapping
Quick Facts
• The MSGA is a 30-credit hour, non-thesis degree. • Students may enroll full or part time. • Full-time degree completion can be obtained in approximately one year. • Part-time degree completion is possible in three years (when enrolled in at least one course per semester). • Classes are held in the evenings on the Fredericksburg Campus in Monroe Hall.
umw.edu/admissions/msga
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Whether you are developing managerial skills, seeking career advancement, or cultivating an entrepreneurial advantage, a master’s degree in business administration will help put you on the path to success. Combining theory and practice, our graduate business degree will give you a thorough understanding of best practices in the competitive business environment and prepare you for a position of higher responsibility and leadership.
Careers Graduates of the UMW MBA program are well prepared for a variety of leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurial ventures. Our graduates have assumed positions with organizations including: • Boeing • Booz Allen Hamilton • Citibank • Coca-Cola • Federal Bureau of Investigation • GEICO • General Dynamics • Intuit • JP Morgan Chase
• Lockheed Martin • National Geospatial Intelligence • Northrop Grumman • Organization of American States • Science Applications International Corp. • The Washington Post
Quick Facts • The MBA is a 30-credit hour degree program. • Students may enroll full or part time. • Full-time degree completion can be obtained in approximately one year. • Part-time degree completion is possible in three years (when enrolled in at least one course per semester). • Classes are held in the evenings on the Stafford Campus. • Most courses meet one night a week for eight weeks. • The GMAT/GRE waiver may be available for applicants with at least five years of post baccalaureate professional full-time work experience and for applicants who hold a terminal degree.
umw.edu/admissions/mba
Emily Kavanaugh, MBA ‘15
With a brilliant career working with patients in critical care, Emily Kavanaugh, MBA ’15, is counting on a new degree from the University of Mary Washington to increase her leadership potential. “I wanted to take advantage of all that UMW has to offer ... by building relationships with community leaders and UMW faculty that would continue beyond my role as a student,” she said. With engaged professors and stimulating classroom interaction, the program covers marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, and more. “The experience broadened my horizons as I had hoped,” Kavanaugh said. “I constantly look at issues and opportunities and think ‘why not?’ How [could this be done] better, provide more value, or be more competitive?”
Master of Education (M.Ed.) The University of Mary Washington has earned the respect of school districts throughout the state and region for the high quality of its academic programs as well as its graduates in the field of education.
Quick Facts
M.Ed.
The College of Education prepares educators for the 21st century. Graduates of this program are in high demand, particularly in areas of critical teacher shortage. They are knowledgeable, skilled, collaborative, reflective, and sensitive to the needs of diverse learners. In upholding the mission of the University, the College of Education is dedicated to providing educational programs to the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.
• Students may enroll full or part time. • Classes are held in the evenings on the Stafford Campus. • Some courses/programs are fully available online. • Each course meets one night per week. • Courses are semester based. • Degree completion timeframes depend on your program and enrollment status.
Graduate Education – Licensure Program
Master of Education, Post Baccalaureate Initial Licensure Pathways
The College of Education offers seven Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs for adults who have earned a bachelor’s degree (i.e., post baccalaureate), may have some professional work experience, and want to obtain teaching credentials. The programs are designed to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and/or in blended or online formats. They combine course work and field experiences to prepare candidates for teacher licensure.
M.Ed., Post Baccalaureate Pathways
• Elementary Education (Grades PreK-6) • Middle Grades Education (Grades 6-8) • PreK-12 Education (Grades PreK-12) • Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) • Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Grades K-12) • Special Education: General Curriculum (Grades K-12) • Teaching English as a Second Language (Grades PreK-12)
education.umw.edu/graduate-licensure
Kelly Eury, M.Ed. ‘18
Having worked in communications for nearly a decade, Kelly Eury was ready to take the next step in her career. “I had been thinking about graduate school for a number of years,” she said, “but it wasn’t until I looked into Mary Washington that I knew this was the place for me.” UMW’s master’s program in education provides valuable experience writing lesson plans, giving presentations, and more. “The faculty are top-notch and really care about the program and their students,” she said. “Graduates leave UMW confident and fully prepared to lead a classroom.”
Master of Education, Professional Development or Added Endorsements The College of Education offers seven Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees for Professional Development. Added Endorsement, for practicing teachers who already possess initial licensure, is designed to provide opportunities for continuing professional development, master’s level licensure for teachers and other school personnel, or endorsements in teaching or administration. Students in these programs must possess a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional Virginia teaching license.
M.Ed., Professional Development or Added Endorsements • Diverse Student Populations • Educational Leadership • English as a Second Language • Literacy Specialist • Secondary Mathematics • Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Grades K-12) • Special Education: General Curriculum (Grades K-12)
education.umw.edu/endorsements
Graduate: Endorsement and Certificate Programs The College of Education offers three graduate endorsements and certificates for prospective students who possess both a bachelor’s degree and a valid Virginia collegiate or postgraduate professional teaching license.
Graduate Endorsement and Certificate Programs • Graduate Endorsement in Gifted Education • Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language • Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism (offered online only)
education.umw.edu/certificatesendorsementand-certificate-programs
FACULTY You’ll refer to them in many ways: teacher, mentor, innovator. You’ll call them outside of office hours, and they’ll answer. You’ll partner with them in the lab and in the field and in the classroom, in small groups and one-on-one. And you will connect with them, because every class – every class – is taught by a passionate, skilled master teacher who believes that education is a journey to be taken with students.
Brian Rizzo, College of Arts and Sciences
SIMPLY PUT: Our nationally recognized professors are dedicated experts, and they’ll become lifelong mentors who’ll help you with steps on your career journey.
Seven of Mary Washington’s master teachers were listed in the inaugural edition of Princeton Review’s The Best 300 Professors!
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Taylor Johnson, MBA ‘16
A graduate assistant in UMW’s athletic department, Taylor Johnson, MBA ’16, works in sports information and facility management. He felt a master’s degree would give him an edge in reaching his career goals in athletic administration. Having studied business at UMW as an undergrad, Johnson, who was also a star Eagles basketball player, has enjoyed learning from some of the same professors who already had served as his mentors. “Earning a master’s degree will help me jump-start my career,” Johnson said. “The MBA program has helped me sharpen my skills to become a well-rounded business student. I really enjoy the structure of the classes, which revolve around discussion.”
Call to set up your individual appointment with one of our admissions directors. We know you are busy, so we are accessible and flexible. We schedule appointments throughout the year for all of our programs. To schedule your student appointment, please call 540/286-8000.
OR During scheduled information sessions, you can walk the campus and learn what UMW life is really like. You can talk with our admissions staff, students and some of our master teachers, ask questions and explore. Visit the graduate admissions page umw.edu/visit to view our current schedule of information sessions. Registration to attend information sessions is encouraged.
APPLY The UMW graduate online application is free to complete. Visit umw.edu/admissions/graduate and choose the Apply Now button.
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Admission requirements to UMW’s graduate programs are based on the following criteria:
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS 540/286-8000 graduate@umw.edu
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university • Satisfactory grade point average • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities Individual graduate programs have additional requirements for admission, can be found on the graduate admission website and are detailed by program. Applications are not considered complete until all required information is received. Prospective students should submit all application materials and supporting documentation to the graduate admissions office. For additional information, please review the website, call the graduate admissions office at 540/286-8000 or email graduate@umw.edu.
Additional requirements may include: • Résumé • Goal Statements/Essay • Letters of Recommendation • Test Scores Visit umw.edu/admissions/graduate to review the admissions checklist specific to your program of interest.
International Applicants Additional requirements for international applicants include: • English language proficiency as demonstrated by satisfactory scores on the TOEFL or a certificate of completion from ELS English Language Center’s 112 course, English for Academic Purposes • Official course-by-course transcript evaluation of all international course work by an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. • Request for Form I-20
Stafford Campus 121 University Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Fredericksburg Campus 1301 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 umw.edu/admissions COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 540/654-1052 cas.umw.edu COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 540/654-1019 business.umw.edu COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 540/654-1290 education.umw.edu FINANCIAL AID 540/654-2468 umw.edu/financialaid INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 540/654-1434 international.umw.edu
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EXCEPTIONAL quality education, EXTRAORDINARY value:
Angela Wright, M.Ed. ‘07
A smart choice Visit campus to get the Mary Washington experience. You’ll find the rigorous and personalized academics of an elite private school. But as a public liberal arts and sciences university, UMW provides a return on your academic investment that is beyond compare.
America’s Best Colleges, Forbes Best Buy, Fiske Guide to Colleges Best Value, Peterson’s Guide to America’s Best Colleges America’s Top Colleges and Universities, Princeton Review 100 Best Values in Public Colleges, Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine UMW is ranked among the nation’s top “green colleges” in a report published by The Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges. UMW was recognized for its robust on-campus sustainability program.
LOCATION Graduate programs are offered at UMW’s Stafford Campus, with free ample parking and an onsite library, right off Route 17, close to Interstate 95. Some graduate programs are also offered on the downtown Fredericksburg Campus, close to the historic district with easy access to Route 1 and Interstate 95. UMW is a nexus for engagement among diverse communities and is dedicated to supporting professional advancement and economic development, and improving the regional quality of life. Opportunities also thrive for future employment, thanks to the outstanding reputation of UMW graduates.
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