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lEiiiiI JMUCEurope Graduate Catalog 2003/2004 niversity of Maryland University College lowie State University Statements of Policy This publicarion and irs provisions do nor consrirure a conn'act between University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and Bowie Srare University (BSU), and any party or parries. Ar rhe rime of publicarion, reasonable effon was made ro ensure rhe facrual accuracy of rhe inrormarion. However, rhis publicarion is nor a complere srarement of all policies, procedures, rules, regularions, and academic requiremenrs applicable to UMUC and BSU, and rheir srudents or programs. In add irion, changes or addirions may be made from rime ro rime ro rhe policies, procedures, rules, regularions, academic requiremenrs, tuirion, and fees ser our in rhis publicarion. UMUC and BSU reserve rbe righr ro make rhese changes and addirions ro me informarion in rhis publicarion wirhour prior norice. When a curriculum or graduarion requirement is changed, ir is nor made retroacrive unless rhe change is ro rhe srudenr's advanrage and can be accommodared wirhin rhe span ofyears normally required for graduarion. Accreditation Universir)' ofMaryland Universjr}' College and Bowie Srare Universit), are accredired by rhe Commission on Higher Educarion of(he Middle Srares Associarion of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Marker Srreer, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215-662-5606). Nond iscrimination University ofMatyland Universi ty College and Bowie Srare Universiry welcome applicarions from prospecrive srudenrs and employees regardless of race, religion, color, creed, gender, mariral srarus, age, narional origin, ancesrry, polirical afflliarion, vereran srarus, menral or physical srarus, or sexual orienrarion. Contact Information Address: Universit)' of Maryland University College University ofMaryland University College Offtce ofGraduare Programs Office ofGraduare Programs Unir 29216 1m BosseJdorn 30 APO AE 09102 69126 Heidelberg Germany Telephone: DSN 370-676217157 CIV +49-(0)6221-378302 Fax: CIV +49-(0)6221-315871 E-mail: [email protected] Web: w\vw.ed. umuc.edulgraduare University of Maryland University College in Europe Graduate courses and programs available through the UMUC BSU partnership enable students in Europe to expand their Graduate knowledge, enhance their skills, and develop their professional competencies. They are intended for individuals who seek to become innovative leaders, managers, and counselors responsive to the public with whom they work. These programs compare in all respects with those at public institutions ofhigher learning in Catalog the United States. The credentials of the faculty have met standards set by the UMUC and BSU academic departments. All courses offered in Europe carry resident credit with the Bowie State University respective academic institutions. University of Maryland University College For the typical student, earning a graduate degree through the UMUC-BSU partnership will be challenging. To ensure that students bring to their graduate education the appropriate level of knowledge, all degrees require specific undergraduate University of Maryland University College has established a prerequisites. Within each program, some courses must be partnership with Bowie State Univetsity (BSU) to offer graduate completed in a ddined sequence. Graduate students benefit from programs in the fields ofcounseling, management information the University's personalized approach to education. Students systems, and public administration in the European Command. receive an individualized program of study, have continuous The partnership makes master's degrees and graduate certificates contact with program directors and faculty who are resident in accessible to students stationed overseas who already have Europe, and enjoy small class sizes. substantial commitments to their careers and families. Finally, it is important to understand that these graduate programs University of Maryland University College-Europe (UMUC offer respected degrees for serious students. Most adults working Europe) is America's senior institution in providing educational full time and attending school part time will need approximately opportunities to the U.S. military overseas. Hailed by British two and a halfto three years to complete the counseling degrees scholar ArnoldToynbee as "an American achievement from which and one and a half to two years to complete the management the rest of the world has much to learn," UMUC-Europe has information systems or public administration graduate degrees. been in operation for over 54 years. Its partnership with Bowie Those who complete a degree in Europe will have the same sense State University for graduate education has existed fot over a of accomplishment and pride as students who earn the same decade. Both institutions are members ofthe University System degree on campus in Maryland. Furthermore, they will know ofMaryland. that their achievement will be a significant professional asset. 2003/2004 Graduate Catalog Higher Education in Maryland Higher Education in.Maryland Few states have as rich and proud a heritage as does the State of management, computing, and technology; graduate programs Maryland, especially in education. The University ofMaryland focus on education, management, and technology. UMUC's was founded in 1807 at the site ofthe present Baltimore Campus noncredit programs include professional development in with the establishment ofthe nation's fifth College ofMedicine. management, technology, and executive leadership, as well as The school soon added colleges ofdentistry, pharmacy, and law. professional certification programs and conference services. A half-century later, the College Park Campus, one ofthe largest UMUC's statewide mission is to extend access to opportunities in the nation, began as the College of Agriculture. With the for postsecondary education to individuals who combine work uniting ofthese campuses in 1920, the University ofMaryland with study and in particular to satisfy the educational needs of began its development into one of the great public systems of Maryland's professional workforce. The university's global mission higher learning in the United States. Maryland's present is to sustain international eminence by extending access to its university system was established in 1988 as the University System degree and noncredit programs worldwide. In fulfilling this ofMatyland and is comprised of 11 degree-granting institutions mission, UMUC strives to serve U.S. citizens and their families and two research and service components. overseas and to expand into international markets that, in turn, Bowie State University will enhance Maryland's economic development as a center for global commerce. Bowie State Universi ty, which traces its origins to 1865, is a regional comprehensive university offering undergraduate UMUC offers live or face-to-face courses to students throughout programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, the State of Maryland, the District of Columbia metropolitan nursing, and social work, with an emphasis on the application of area, and military communities in the United States and around Computer technology across the disciplines. BSU's Graduate the world. UMUC's distance education program provides School offers 19 degree programs in business administration, undergraduate and graduate education opportunities to students communications, computer science, counseling, education, around the globe. With about 80,000 individual students, human resource development, management information systems, UMUC has the largest enrollment and the second largest full-time nursing, public administration, and psychology. BSU is a student equivalents ofthe 11 degree-granting institutions ofthe Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) member University System ofMaryland. Last year, UMUC offered courses institution. Recognized nationally and internationally, BSU in 30 countries and territories on all seven continents. The became one ofonlysix national Model Institutions for Excellence observation made four decades ago by Gen. Lyman L. Lemnitzer in 1995. that "the sun never sets on the University ofMaryland" is as true today as it was then. Located in Bowie, Maryland, BSU also serves the needs ofmilitary personnel, Department of Defense civilians, and other adult The University ofMaryland began serving adult students in the students in the Washington, D.C., area through off-campus 1920s by offering classes in the evenings. In 1947, the College of centers at nearby Andrews Air Force Base and Fort Meade. Special and Continuation Studies was established as a division of Additionally, BSU currently offers courses in seven countries and the University to administer off-campus evening classes. In 1959, on 21 military bases in Europe and Asia. the name was changed to University College to emphasize the fact that this campus draws upon the resources of the entire University of Maryland University System ofMaryland and makes these resources available to adult, part-time students. In 1970, the importance of University College University College was recognized both in the state and overseas University ofMaryland University College is the global university when it was designated a separate campus within the University known for offering high-quality academic programs, products, System ofMaryland. and services independent of the constraints oftime and place. UMUC primarily serves adult, part-time students through both UMUC programs have expanded to meet