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UMUC is a World Leader in Online Education
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is world-renowned for its commitment to making higher education accessible to adult learners.

  • UMUC holds the highest honor given in Web education: the Sloan Consortium Award for Excellence in Institution-Wide Asynchronous Learning Network Programming. The university has won many other awards for its online programs as well, most recently for having the Best Distance Education Course as determined by the Maryland Distance Learning Association.
     
  • In 2005, UMUC offered 600 distinct courses online and had 143,544 online course enrollments - probably the largest number of online enrollments in the world. Currently, UMUC offers 99 bachelors and masters degree programs and certificates fully online.

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Online Higher Education for Adults

  • UMUC is Accredited
    University of Maryland University College (UMUC), one of 11 accredited, degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland, is the second largest university in the state, offering programs and services tailored for working adults.
     
  • UMUC Offers a Wide Choice of Degree Programs
    The university offers bachelor’s degrees with a choice of 26 majors and 36 minors. UMUC’s Graduate School offers 20 master’s degree programs, three executive master’s degree programs, and a doctor of management program. In addition to degree programs, UMUC offers a broad array of career-enhancing undergraduate and graduate certificate programs, with most available online, as well as executive training programs geared toward middle- and upper-level managers.

  • UMUC Offers Courses Online and On-Site
    UMUC offers more than 500 courses and 80 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs completely online via WebTycho, the university's state-of-art interactive course delivery software. Last year, UMUC counted more than 87,000 online enrollments. And, while increasing numbers of students choose the convenience of UMUC’s award-winning online education programs, they also may complete coursework in traditional classrooms at more than 20 locations throughout Maryland and the metropolitan Washington, D.C., region.
     
  • UMUC Educates the Military
    In 1949, UMUC began providing educational services to the U.S. military overseas. Today, UMUC is the leading education provider for the U.S. military, serving more than 47,000 service members worldwide at more than 120 locations.

Additional Information
To learn more about online programs at UMUC, please complete the online "Request for Information" form.

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Program Listings:

Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology
Bachelor of Science in Global Business and Public Policy
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Bachelor of Science in Management Studies
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Social Science

Master
Master of Business Administration
Master of Distance Education
Master of International Management
Master of Science in Accounting and Financial Management
Master of Science in Accounting and Information Technology
Master of Science in Biotechnology Studies
Master of Science in Environmental Management
Master of Science in Financial Management and Information
Master of Science in Health Administration Informatics
Master of Science in Health Care Administration
Master of Science in Information Technology - Database Systems Technologies
Master of Science in Information Technology - Homeland Security Management
Master of Science in Information Technology - Informatics
Master of Science in Information Technology - Information Assurance
Master of Science in Information Technology - Project Management
Master of Science in Information Technology - Software Engineering
Master of Science in Information Technology - Telecommunications Management
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Management - Accounting
Master of Science in Management - Financial Management
Master of Science in Management - Health Care Administration
Master of Science in Management - Homeland Security Management
Master of Science in Management - Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Management - Information Systems and Services
Master of Science in Management - Interdisciplinary Studies in Management
Master of Science in Management - Marketing
Master of Science in Management - Nonprofit and Association Management
Master of Science in Management - Procurement and Contract Management
Master of Science in Management - Project Management
Master of Science in Management - Public Relations
Master of Science in Technology Management - E-Business
Master of Science in Technology Management - Homeland Security Management

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Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Public Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.
Average Cost per Credit:
In State: Undergraduate $230; Graduate $353; MBA: $605; Doctor of Management: $862. Out-of-State: Undergraduate $423; Graduate $575. MBA: $605; Doctor of Management: $862 (Tuition rates are per semester hour.)
Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I
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Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.
Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.
On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.
Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.
Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.

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