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TE SCHOOL ADUA RGR NDE E U TH LE DU HE SC 4 01 2 G IN R P S E G E L L O C Y T I S R E V I N U D N A L Y R A M F O Y T I S R E V I N U www.umuc.edu WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the spring term at the Undergraduate School. I am delighted to offer you this schedule of classes for the spring semester. All of the courses may also be found in the online schedule TABLE OF CONTENTS of classes at www.umuc.edu/schedule. 1 Spring Highlights Building your skills and enhancing your educa- tion is always a wise career move. To advance 2 Undergraduate Programs your career, consider all of the courses we have to help you meet your needs and move toward 3 Important Dates graduation and beyond. Staggered course 4 Where to Find What start dates and eight-week terms make it easy to find a course that fits your schedule and needs. And different class formats—online, hybrid, and learning You Need intensive—let you study in the way that suits your life and preferences. 6 Plan to Succeed The Undergraduate School is committed to providing a rich academic 7 Stick to Your Plan experience and supporting your education to help you achieve your goals. We welcome your feedback about the quality and content of your programs 8 Tuition Information at any time via e-mail at [email protected]. 10 Courses My best wishes for a successful semester. 10 Courses by Discipline Sincerely, 39 Courses Offered Online 60 Courses by Location 80 Service Locations Cynthia Davis, PhD 82 Registration Information Acting Vice Provost and Dean The Undergraduate School ENHANCING YOUR COLLEGE SPRING HIGHLIGHTS EXPERIENCE THROUGH ACADEMIC CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Balancing your classes with the other responsibili- How to Prepare for Your BIG Day! ties in your life can make fi nding time for anything else seem diffi cult. However, joining and partici- pating in one of UMUC’s student organizations can be a valuable asset as you progress toward your degree. These organizations can help you meet your goals, whether those goals are career change, promotion, or personal fulfi llment. Currently, UMUC has more than 18 student organizations, so you are bound to fi nd one that matches your interests. A majority of the clubs are specifi c to an academic area, focusing on bringing together students who are interested in the same fi elds or major. Within the clubs, you are able to network with other students, learn about topics in the fi eld from guest speakers, receive updates on current events in the fi eld, chat with faculty, and more. Some of the clubs are hosted in an interactive classroom, while others Commencement is a joyous celebration of your hard-earned academic achievement. are primarily located within social media venues Follow these steps to make sure your big day goes off without a hitch: like Facebook and LinkedIn. 1 Apply to graduate. At UMUC, “graduation” and “commencement” are signifi cantly As a member of one of these organizations, you different terms. Graduation—the conferral of diplomas—occurs three times a year; can participate as often or as little as you wish. commencement—the offi cial ceremony celebrating that accomplishment—is held Some of the student organizations provide an annually in spring. Before you plan for commencement, you must fi rst graduate—and opportunity for you to assume a leadership role to do that you must inform UMUC that you are fi nishing your degree requirements and and gain valuable experience as a student offi cer want to receive your diploma. Our Graduation Review Team will verify your degree or leader. The more you participate, the more completion status and inform you of the results. fulfi lling your experience will be. Deadlines for diploma applications are listed on p. 3 of this schedule and online. Check with your academic advisor to ensure that you apply to graduate in a The clubs can also help you develop further as timely manner. a student, through activities like book clubs and essay contests, and can assist you in preparing 2 RSVP for commencement. Graduates from summer and fall 2013, as well as for your fi eld of choice through certifi cation infor- students who expect to graduate in spring 2014, will be invited to participate in the mation meetings, networking events, and more. 2014 Commencement at Adelphi. Your e-mail invitation will provide instructions for If you are a veteran or a military servicemember how to reply via the online commencement registration system. looking ahead to when you will transition to civilian life, check out the Veterans Club and the 3 . The registration Order regalia, reserve rooms, request assistance, etc Student Veterans Association—two of UMUC’s system will include links to order your cap and gown, information about lodging newest organizations! and assistance for graduates and guests with special needs, and instructions for obtaining tickets for your guests. Be sure to pay attention to the deadlines posted. For a more enriching UMUC experience, take 4 Visit us online. We encourage you and your guests to visit our Adelphi some time to browse the different clubs at www. commencement home page to see answers to the most frequently asked questions, umuc.edu/studentsuccess. along with detailed information that will ensure you’re ready for commencement day. 5 The last step? Enjoy your commencement day! You’ve earned it, and we are here to help make it the memorable day that you deserve. Learn more by visiting www.umuc.edu/commencement. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Whether you’re preparing for career advancement, career change, or graduate school, you’ll fi nd a degree or certifi cate✢ program to help you achieve your goal. You may choose from 32 majors and 46 minors. Most of these programs can be completed entirely online. Majors Minors Mathematical Sciences Microbiology✦ Accounting Accounting Natural Science Biotechnology✱✦ African American Studies Philosophy Business Administration Art Political Science Communication Studies Art History Psychology Biology Computer and Information Science Public Safety Administration Business Administration Computer Networks and Security Small Business Management Communication Studies Computer Science and Entrepreneurship Computer Science Criminal Justice Sociology Contract Management and Acquisition Cybersecurity Speech Communication Corporate Security Digital Media and Web Technology Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Criminal Justice East Asian Studies Women’s Studies Cybersecurity English Digital Media and Web Technology ✢ Environmental Management Certifi cate Programs Diversity Awareness Finance Computer Networking East Asian Studies General Studies✱✱ Human Resource Management Economics Gerontology and Aging Services Management Foundations Emergency Management Graphic Communication Project Management English Health Services Management Spanish for Business and the Professions Environmental Management History Finance Humanities Fire Service Administration Human Resource Management Forensics Information Systems Management Fraud Investigation Investigative Forensics Gerontology and Aging Services Laboratory Management ✱✦ Health Services Management Legal Studies History Management Studies Homeland Security Marketing Humanities Nursing for Registered Nurses✱ Human Resource Management Political Science Information Systems Management Psychology International Business Public Safety Administration Journalism Social Science Legal Studies Marketing ✢ More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at www.umuc.edu/ugcertificates. ✱ Available only to students with associate’s degrees or equivalent coursework in specific fields. Consult an advisor. ✦ Not available online. ✱ ✱ Not available stateside; not available online. Consult an advisor. 2 UNDERGRADUATE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES | SPRING 2014 IMPORTANT DATES Note the following important dates and deadlines in your calendar. Visit www.umuc.edu/calendar for up-to-date information. See p. 60 or visit www.umuc.edu/locate for location information. REGISTRATION DATES • Shady Grove DEADLINES • Southern Maryland Spring 2014 registration is open now. Registration for Higher Education Center TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID online classes ends four days before session start date and for hybrid classes on session start date. • Waldorf Center Spring 2014 November 1 Summer 2014 April 1 ONLINE SESSION DATES Fall 2014 June 1 Go to MyUMUC (https://my.umuc.edu) at any time. SPRING 2014 (JANUARY 13–MAY 11) TO APPLY TO WORKPLACE LEARNING On-site session 1 January 13–March 9 ON-SITE Spring 2014 September 1 On-site session 2 March 17–May 11 On-site registration is available during regular Summer 2014 February 1 Online session 1 January 13–March 9 office hours at the following locations (see p. 80 for Fall 2014 May 1 phone numbers): Online session 2 February 3–March 30 Online session 3 February 24–April 20 TO APPLY TO PRIOR LEARNING • Aberdeen Proving Ground Online session 4 March 17–May 11 Two weeks before session start date • Anacostia-Bolling Four-week session 1 January 13–February 9 (See www.umuc.edu/priorlearning for specific dates.) • Andrews Four-week session 2 February 10–March 9 • Arundel Mills TO APPLY FOR A DIPLOMA Four-week session 3 March 17–April 13 OR CERTIFICATE✢ • Bethesda Four-week session 4 April 14–May 11 • Dorsey Station May 2014 February 15 • Fort Belvoir OFFICE CLOSINGS August 2014 June 15 December 2014 October 1 • Fort Benning See Courses by Location for holidays at • Fort Bliss individual sites. TO APPLY FOR CHANGE IN RESIDENCY • Fort Drum January 20 OR EXCEPTION TO NONRESIDENT FEES* • Fort Meade May 26 Spring 2014 March 17 • Hagerstown Summer 2014 June 16 • Largo COMMENCEMENT • Lewis-McChord TO APPLY FOR REINSTATEMENT May 17, 2014 • Little Creek Spring 2014 November 15 • Myer-Henderson Hall Summer 2014 April 15 • Northeast Maryland Higher Education Fall 2014 July 15 Center • Patuxent River Naval Air Station TO DROP OR WITHDRAW FROM CLASS • Quantico See www.umuc.edu/withdrawals for the specific dates – Marine Corps Base Quantico of deadlines for dropping without cost (and without – UMUC at Quantico record of the registration on your transcript) and for withdrawing (before 65 percent of the session is over).