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1 2017 2018 catalog THE undergraduate SCHOOL. Creating Moments of a Lifetime UMUC IN MARYLAND AND AROUND THE WORLD. At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a high-quality education is always within reach. UMUC is dedicated to offering on-site and online courses and resources to adult students in Maryland and around the world. Under contract to the Department of Defense, UMUC is one of the largest providers of education to the military worldwide and serves 50,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their families. With more than 140 worldwide classroom and service locations in more than 20 countries and territories and more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree, certi cate, and specialization curricula offered entirely online, UMUC makes it possible to earn a widely respected degree from just about anywhere. UMUC's commitment to students around the globe extends far beyond providing access to excellent degree programs.

2 An online academic and administrative services portal, MyUMUC, makes it simple for you to register for courses, pay tuition, apply for graduation, and update your personal information when it's convenient for you. You can also access academic and career advising, nancial aid counseling, library services, and much more online via the university's website or by phone or e-mail. All over the world, UMUC gives you what you need to succeed. From the Dean Welcome to The undergraduate School at University of Maryland University College (UMUC). For 70 years, UMUC has been proud to serve our students. Our mission to offer quality academic programs to students whose responsibilities may include jobs, family, and mili- tary service is always at the heart of our decisions. Your success is our priority. Our programs and courses are designed to give you the best possible academic training, preparation, and credentials for a successful career in your eld.

3 This catalog is your guidebook to academics at UMUC. The catalog describes the current degree programs, courses, and graduation requirements in The undergraduate School. Here you will nd academic requirements and information for each POLICY STATEMENT. major, as well as important details about nancial aid, admis- This publication and its provisions do not consti- sion, transfer credit, and many other topics. tute, and should not be regarded as, a contract between UMUC and any party or parties. At the time I am delighted to welcome you to the UMUC community of publication, reasonable effort was made to and wish you the very best in pursuing your educational ensure the factual accuracy of the information. and career goals. I welcome your e-mail comments at However, this publication is not a complete state- ment of all policies, procedures, rules, regulations, academic requirements, and tuition and fees Sincerely, applicable to UMUC, its students, or its programs.

4 In addition, changes or additions may be made to the policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and academic requirements set out in this publication. UMUC reserves the right to make these changes and additions to the information in this publication Matthew Prineas, PhD without prior notice. Vice Provost and Dean This catalog provides the degree requirements and The undergraduate School recommended curriculum for students who begin continuous study on or after August 1, 2017. (Details are listed on p. 7.) When a curriculum or graduation requirement is changed, it is not made retroactive unless the change is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation. See additional policies on pp. 222 24. Sources for any claims made throughout this cata- log may be found on the UMUC website ( ). u m u c .e d u / u g p ro g r a m s 1. Table of Contents 4.

5 WELCOME TO UMUC 35 English 37 Environmental Management 4 A Unique Institution 39 Finance 4 Carrying Out the Mission 41 Fire Service Administration 4 Facilities and Programs 41 Forensics 42 General Studies 5. THE undergraduate SCHOOL 42 Gerontology and Aging Services 5 Preparing Citizens 44 Graphic Communication for the 21st Century 46 Health Services Management 5 Serving Adult Students 48 History 6 Educational Relationships 50 Homeland Security 52 Humanities 7. 53 Human Resource Management BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. 55 Information Systems Management 7 Expectations 57 Investigative Forensics 7 Requirements 59 Laboratory Management 60 Law for Business 10. BACHELOR'S DEGREE CURRICULA 61 Legal Studies 62 Management Studies 10 Majors and Minors 64 Marketing 11 Descriptions of Majors and Minors 66 Mathematical Sciences 11 Accounting 66 Natural Science 13 African American Studies 67 Nursing for Registered Nurses 14 Art 68 Personal Financial Planning 14 Art History 69 Philosophy 14 Biology 69 Political Science 15 Biotechnology 71 Psychology 17 Business Administration 73 Public Safety Administration 19 Communication Studies 75 Small Business Management 21 Computer Networks and Cybersecurity and Entrepreneurship 23 Computer Science 75 Social Science 25 Contract Management and Acquisition 77 Sociology 25 Criminal Justice 77 Software Development and Security 27 Cybersecurity 79 Speech Communication 27 Cybersecurity Management and Policy 79 Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure 29 Digital Media and Web Technology 80 Women's Studies 31 Diversity

6 Awareness 32 East Asian Studies 34 Economics 34 Emergency Management MAJORS are indicated in bold. 2 U N D E R G R A D U AT E C ATA LO G | 2017 2018. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE. 81. 81. Requirements Curricula 81 SERVICES AND RESOURCES. 206. 206. Availability of Services General Information 206. 206 Admission Assistance 90. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 207 Academic Advising 208 Accessibility Services 90 Curricula 208 MyUMUC. 90 Requirements 209 Financial Aid 91 Certi cate Descriptions 210 Veterans Bene ts and Resources 212 Graduation Clearance and Services 94. INFORMATION ON COURSES 212 Transcript Services 94 The Unit of Credit 212 Veri cation Services 94 Prerequisites 213 Student Advisory Council 94 Key to Course Descriptions 213 Other Resources 95 Index to Course Descriptions 96 undergraduate Courses ADMINISTRATION. 216 University System 216. ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE. REQUIREMENTS. 187 Scholastic and 187 216.

7 Of Maryland UMUC. 192. Administrative Standards Rights and Responsibilities of the Student CONTACT INFORMATION. 219. 219. UMUC Stateside UMUC Europe 219. 219 UMUC Asia ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT. 195. 195. 195. General Information and Open Houses Admission POLICIES. 222. 225. 197 Registration APPENDICES. 198 Financial Information WAYS OF EARNING CREDIT. 200. 202. Earning Credit at UMUC. Transferring Credit from 200 INDEX. 227. Outside Sources DEGREE PLANNING WORKSHEET. 235. u m u c .e d u /u g p r o g r a m s 3. Welcome to UMUC. sites all over the world. You can also dents at distant locations, using any A UNIQUE INSTITUTION. access student services online and and all available technologies from University of Maryland University by phone, as well as on-site. interactive television to voice mail. College (UMUC) is unique among Today, you can access both courses Convenience and exibility are not institutions of higher education.

8 And services online, using the univer- the only concerns, however. UMUC. From its founding in 1947, UMUC sity's learning management system seeks to create a learning environ- was designed to meet the educa- and MyUMUC, its online gateway to ment that is respectful of diverse tional needs of adult students like services and information. Through backgrounds, inclusive, responsive, you students who must balance its Center for Innovation in Learning and relevant. study with the demands of work and Student Success, UMUC leads and family life. Recognizing that nancial concerns the search for next-generation learn- are often the biggest obstacle to ing models and best practices for Today UMUC has grown to be higher education, UMUC also online learning. the largest public university in the strives to keep tuition costs low nation, serving students through- and provides numerous nancial out the state, the country, and the FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS.

9 Aid opportunities, including scholar- world. Yet its focus on providing ships for military and community UMUC o ers degree programs from open access to high-quality educa- college students. the associate level to the doctorate. tional programs and services elimi- Most undergraduate and gradu- nating the barriers that can keep Excellence ate programs are available online. you from achieving your educational A regionally Accredited university, These academic programs are goals remains unchanged. UMUC is dedicated to providing you administered by The undergraduate the highest quality programs and School and The Graduate School. services and ensuring excellence in CARRYING OUT THE MISSION. its online and on-site classes. The university's administrative Students First headquarters are located in Adelphi, At UMUC, your success as a student In providing these programs, UMUC Maryland, and also serve as home is of paramount importance.

10 The relies on a renowned faculty of to a prestigious art collection and a university seeks not only to help scholar-practitioners teachers conference facility, the College Park you ful ll your current education who bring real-world experience as Marriott Hotel & Conference Center goals but also to create an edu- well as advanced academic creden- at UMUC. The Academic Center cational partnership that will last tials to your courses and the use at Largo houses both The Under- throughout your life. of the latest technologies. UMUC graduate School and The Graduate also is able to provide you with a School, as well as all related aca- To that end, the university looks wealth of resources because of its demic support units. Most classes rst for ways to ensure that you place within the University System and services, however, are provided can easily access programs and of Maryland. at more than 140 sites worldwide, services.