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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

University of Maryland - University College
3501 University Boulevard E
Adelphi, MD 20783

Official telephone: (301) 985-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 888-8682

Website: umuc.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June, September, and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Three summer sessions.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Student:Faculty ratio: 19:1
Total faculty: 829 men, 564 women, 1,393 total
Full-time faculty: 136 men, 112 women, 248 total
Part-time faculty: 800 men, 542 women, 1,342 total

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, accelerated program, pass/fail grading option, weekend college, distance learning, external degree program
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Many minors offered.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Studies
  • Computer/Information Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Fine Art
  • Fire Science
  • Gerontology
  • Global Business/Public Policy
  • History
  • Human Resources Management
  • Humanities
  • Information Systems Management
  • Investigative Forensics
  • Laboratory Management
  • Legal Studies
  • Management Studies
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • placement for DANTES
  • credit for school's own challenge exams
  • placement for relevant military experience
  • placement for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate



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