University Of Maryland-University College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

The University of Maryland University College, also referred to as UMUC, is located in the community of Adelphi in Prince George's County, Maryland. The university was initially established in 1947 as the College of Special and Continuation Studies. In 1959, the college was given its current name and in 1988 it finally became a part of the University System of Maryland.

The schools under the University of Maryland University College are:

• Graduate School of Management & Technology
• School of Undergraduate Studies

The School of Undergraduate Studies offers courses in business management, computer and information technology, communications, criminal justice/ legal studies and social sciences. The Graduate School of Management & Technology offers over 15 masters degree programs, over 30 graduate certificates and a doctor of management.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

UMUC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 69% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 34,172 in 2009-2010 (18,368 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 67% of enrolled students and graduate students are 33%.

Students under 25 years old represent 14% of the student body. About 27% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

UMUC offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Doctoral (Other Then Education).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3,267 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting and Finance
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business/Commerce
• Business/Corporate Communications
• Customer Service Management
• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
• Finance and Financial Management Services
• Finance
• General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Information Resources Management/CIO Training
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• International Marketing
• Management Information Systems
• Management Science
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1,024 awarded)

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Software Engineering
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Information Science/Studies
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (46 awarded)

• Natural Resources Management and Policy
• Natural Resources/Conservation

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (79 awarded)

• Educational Administration and Supervision
• Educational/Instructional Media Design
• Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

• Systems Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

• Human Development and Family Studies
• Public Administration and Social Service Professions

LAW (134 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Legal Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (788 awarded)

• Asian Studies/Civilization
• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
• History
• Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Library Science
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Social Sciences
• Spanish Language and Literature
• Women's Studies

MEDIA (115 awarded)

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (173 awarded)

• Environmental Health
• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded)

• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MEDICINE (2 awarded)

• Gerontology

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

SCIENCE (68 awarded)

• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (160 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Services Administration
• Forensic Science and Technology
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (195 awarded)

• Psychology