Underg-aduateCafcyog 20102011
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About the Catalog
Online Catalog; The contents of the 2010-11 onl i ne Catalog is current as of J une 2010.
Program requi rements contai necl i n the U ni versi ty of M aryl and U ndergraduate Catal og supersede
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i ndi vidual students i nterest and welfare. A curricul um or graduation requi rement, when altered, is
not normal I y retroacti ve unl ess the al terati ons are to the students advantage and can be
accommodated with the span of years normal I y requi red for graduation.
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About the University
Campus Acfcrinistration and Deans
College Park Administration
C. D. Mote, J r., President
Nari man Farvardi n Seni or V i ce P resi dent for A caderri c Aff ai rs and P rovost
L inda C lenient V i ce Presi dent for Student Affai rs
Am G. Wylie Vice President for Adrri ni strati ve Aff ai rs
Norma Alls/veil, I nteri m V i ce Presi dent for Research
Br odie Remington Vice Presi dent for University Relations
J oseph F.J a) a I nterim Vice President and Chief I information Officer
Col lege Park Administrative Deans
Doma B. Hamilton, Associ ate Provost for Acaderri c Affai rs and Dean for U ndergraduate Studi es
Patricia A. Steele, Dean of Libraries
Siba Samal, Associ ate Dean, Col I ege of Veteri nary M edi ci ne, M aryl and Campus
Charles A. Caramel I o Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Academic Calendar 2010-2011
Fall Semester 201O
First Day of Classes
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Recess
Last Day of Classes
Reading Day
Final Exams
Comrnencement - M ai n Ceremony
Commencement - Col I ege/Department
Ceremonies
Winter Term 2011
Classes Begin
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
Classes End
Spring Semester 2011
First Day of Classes
Spring Break
Last Day of Classes
August 30 (Monday)
September 6 (M onday)
November 25-28 (Thursday-Sunday)
December 10 (Friday)
December 11 (Saturday)
December 13-18 (M onday- Saturday)
December 18 (Saturday)
December 19 (Sunday)
January 3 (Monday)
January 17 (Monday)
January 21 (Friday)
J anuary 24 (M onday)
March 20-27 (Sunday-Sunday)
May 10 (Tuesday)
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Reading Day
Final Exams
Senior Day
Commencement - M ai n Ceremony
Cornmencement - Col I ege/Department
Ceremonies
Summer Term 2011
Sessions I and I -A Begin
Session I -A Ends
Session I -B Begins
I ndependence Day H ol i day
Sessions I andl-B End
Sessions 1 1 and 1 1 -C Begi n
Session 1 1 -C Ends
Session 1 1 -D Begins
Sessions 1 1 and 1 1 -D End
May 11 (Wednesday)
May 12-18 (Thursday- Wednesday)
May 19 (Thursday)
May 19 (Thursday)
May 20 (Friday)
May 31 (Tuesday)
June 17 (Friday)
June 20 (Monday)
July 4 (Monday)
July 8 (Friday)
July 11 (Monday)
July 29 (Friday)
August 1 (Monday)
August 19 (Friday)
All dates are potentially subject to change.
F uture academi c cal endars can be vi ewed at www. provost. umd.edu/cal endar/
Accreditation
The University of Maryland, College Park is accredited by the M iddle States Commission on Higher
E ducati on ( MSCHE ) , under the authori ty of the U . S. Department of E ducati on. I n addi ti on,
i ndi vidual col leges, schools, and departments are accredited by a number of other groups:
Accreditors Approved by U.S. Secretary of Education: A meri can Associ ati on for M arri age and
Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and FarrilyTherapy Education ;
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education ; American
Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation ; American Speech- Language- Hearing
A ssoci ati on, Counci I on A cadeni c A ccredi tati on i n A udi ol ogy and Speech- L anguage Pathol ogy ;
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education ; Council on Education for Public
Health ; National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, ; National
Counci I for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Other Accreditors Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB); Institute of Food
Technologists; National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB); Planning Accreditation Board;
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business; American Library A ssoci ati on (ALA);
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Council on Rehabilitation Education; Council
for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Accreditation Board
of E ngi neeri ng and Technol ogy (A B ET); A ccredi ti ng Counci I on E ducati on on J ournal i sm and M ass
Communications (ACEJMC); National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.
M aster of A rchitecture program val i dated, not accredited, by the Royal Sod ety of A rchitects.
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Evaluated Rather Than Accredited:
M aryl and Sea G rant Col I ege ( N ati onal Sea G rant Revi ew Panel ) , Water Resources Center ( U ni ted
States Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey).
For more information about Accreditation see http: //www. ms07. umd.edu/
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L Requirements and Application Procedires
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
The University of Maryland is a publicly funded land grant institution and the flagship of the University
System of M aryland. The University's M ission Statement expresses a commitment to achievi ng excel lence
as the state's pri mary center for research and graduate educati on and the i nsti tuti on of choi ce f or
undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. Consistent with this nission, the University
counts the diversity of its students among its greatest strengths and as an i ntegral component of the
educati onal process and academi c excel I ence.
The undergraduate admissions process, which reflects the University's educational mission, seeks to identify
those applicants, who as individuals and as a group, will enrich and benefit from the campus learning
envi ronment, and thus benefit the enti re student body. The process is structured to bui Id enteri ng classes of
students whose vari ed backgrounds and experi ences provi de substanti al evi dence of thei r potenti al to:
1. M eet the university's requi rements for academic success.
2. Enrich the university as a heterogeneous community.
3. Add new perspectives to the university's curricul um and scholarly pursuits.
4. Devd op personal skills, including I eadershi p, self-corf i dence, and i ntd I ectual engagement.
5. Contribute to the intellectual, cultural, social and political life of the university, state, and nation.
As the university must make fine distinctions among large numbersof highly qualified applicants, the ability
to assess consi stenrJy al I i nformati on presented i n the appl i cati on becomes i ncreasi ngly i mportart
Therefore, the university employs a rigorous review process that engages the expertise of professional
educators i n performi ng i individual ized and holistic eval uations of each application. Each appl icant is
assessed on the basis of achievements and potential i n a broad range of academic categories, viewed i n the
context of the opportuni ti es and chal I enges the appl i cant faced.
These categori es i ncl ude:
1. Strength of educational performance, as measured by the nature and rigor of high school curricul um and
academi c achi evements.
2. Potential for col lege success, as evidenced by performance on national ly normed standardized tests.
3. Potential to promote beneficial educational outcomes and to make a positive contri bution to campus and
community life.
4. Persistence, and commitment to educational excel lence, as evidenced by demonstrated success i n faci ng
adversity and overcoming obstacles.
Application Forms
The undergraduate appl i cati on forms may be compl eted and submi tted on- 1 i ne vi a the web at www.admi ssi ons.
www.admi ssi ons. unid.edu You may also download a PDF of the appl ication from the admissions website.
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Application Fee
A non- ref undabl e $55 appl i cati on f ee i s requi red wi th each appl i cati on.
Fall Semester Freshman Admission
The University of Maryland strongly encourages all applicants to apply by our November 1 priority
appl ication deadl i ne to assure best consideration for admission, merit scholarshi ps, and i nvitation to the
Honors College or College Park Scholars. Admission to the University of Maryland is competitive. We
typically receive more than 26,000 applications for a fall freshman class of over 4,000. As a result, we are
unable to offer admission to all students who have the ability to be academically successful at Maryland. A
completed appl ication includes an appl ication form official high school transcript, SAT I or ACT scores,
essays and activities, guidance counselor and teacher recommendation forms and appl ication fee.
Applying by the November 1 priority deadline is encouraged. For updated deadline information, please visit: w
www.admi ssi ons. umd.edu/admi ssi ons/appl v/appl i cati ondeadl i nesasp Because of space limitations, the
university is unableto offer admission to all qualified applicants.
Spring Semester Freshman Admission
Students may be admitted for the spri ng semester by applyi ng di recrJy for spri ng admission or by havi ng
theirfall application identified for spring admission due to space limitations. Inaddition, applications
received after the priority deadline date will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis. A completed
application includes an appl ication form official high school transcript, SAT I or ACT scores, essays and
acti viti es, gui dance counsel or and teacher recommendati on forms and appl i cati on fee.
Applying by the priority deadline is encouraged. For updated deadline information, please visit: www.adrrissic
www.admi ssi ons. umd.edu/admi ssi ons/appl v/appl i cati ondeadl i nes.asp
Financial Aid Applications
The priority deadline for Financial Aid is February 15. Students seeking financial assistance should complete
the FA FSA before receiving their letter of admission. More information is avail able about Financial A id in
Chapter 2.
Early Admission Options for High-Achieving High School Students
Concurrent Enrollment: Talented high school seniors have the opportunity to enrol I atthe University of
M ary I and for two courses, or seven credi ts, each semester. Successful appl i cants wi 1 1 have pursued a
ri gorous hi gh school program and wi 1 1 have i ndi cated excepti onal performance and abi I i ty achi eved over
timeToapply, students must submit: the completed appl ication and fee; high school transcript; an essay
expl ai ni ng why they are i nterested i n the program a I etter of recommendati on from the hi gh school ; and a
letter of permission from the parents or guardian. Students must live withi n commuti ng distance. Tuition is
assessed on a per-credit-hour basis. All mandatory fees apply infull.
Summer Enrollment: High school students with a strong high school record may be considered for
enrol I merit i n courses duri ng the summer precedi ng thei r j uni or or seni or year. They must f i I e a regul ar
appl i cati on for undergraduate admi ssi on, i ncl udi ng an off i ci al hi gh school transcri pt. Tui ti on i s assessed on a
per-credit-hour basis. All mandatory fees apply infull.
Application Deadlines:
Spring: January 2
Summer: M ay 1
Fall: August 1
Early Admission: Although the University of Maryland generally requires applicants to earn a high school
diploma prior to their first full-time registration, the university will admita limited number of well-qualified
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students without high school diplomas. Successful applicants will have pursued a rigorous high school
program and wi 1 1 have i ndi cated excepti onal performance and ability achi eved over ti me. Students must be
withi n two credits of high school graduation and have the commitment of the high school to award a di ploma
after successful completion of the freshman year at M aryland. To apply, students must submit: the
compl eted appl i cati on and fee, hi gh school transcri pt and SAT I or A CT resul ts, an essay expl ai ni ng how
they will benefit from the program and a letter of permission from the parents or guardian and a letter of
support from the high school which details the school's agreement to award the high school diploma. Early
admission students are eligible for on-campus housing, scholarships based on academic achievement, the
Honors College, and College Park Scholars. Early application is strongly advised.
Higji School Equivalency Examination (GED)
M aryl and resi dents who are at I east 16 years of age and who have not received a hi gh school di pi oma may
be considered for admission provided they have earned the high school General Education Equivalency
(GED) certificate. In order to be considered for admission, the appl i cant must submit a compl eted application
(i ncl udi ng SAT I scores if the applicant has been out of high school for less than three years) and present an
above average total score as wel I as above average scores on each of the five parts of the test
Non-Accredited/Non-Approved Higji School
Students from non-accredited/non- approved high schools who seek admission to the University of Maryland
shoul d contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dmi ssi ons for i nf ormati on.
Home-Schooled Students
H ome-school ed appl i cants shoul d meet the same mi ni mum hi gh school course requi rements expected of al I
applicants. Additional information from home-schooled students is required in the foil owing areas of the
application:
Transcript should provide course descriptions, books used, methods of evaluation, and the
grades received, as wd I as a statement provi di ng general i nformati on about the home- school
curriculum. If college-level courses have been taken simultaneously an official college
transcript should be included with the application.
Letters of Reconrrendation: the University of Maryland requi res two recommendations from
al I freshman appl i cants. I n the case of home- school ed students these recommendati ons can be
provided by 1) and individual acting in a supervisory or evaluative capacity with regard to the
students curriculum and 2) fromateacher in any setting (home-school program community
col lege course, etc.).
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT
TheUniversity of Maryland encourages appl i cants to seek A P credit so that academically successful
students may move forward in their programs at an appropri ate pace. H owever, credi t i s not granted for al I
exams offered by the Col lege Board. Credits are accepted and courses are exempted, based on departmental
approval , accordi ng to the chart bd ow. Students shoul d arrange to have tha r scores sent di rectiy to the
University of M aryland from the Educational Testi ng Service the code is 5814. Students should also i nform
their advisors at Orientation that they anticipate recdving AP credit because this information may affect
tha r pi acement i n subj ect- matter courses.
If a student has already recaved AP credi tat another institution, this credi twill be reevaluated. The score
recaved must be equivalent to the minimum score the University of Maryland accepted at the time the test
was taken; otherwi se, the credi t wi 1 1 not be d i gi bl e f or transfer. A P credi ts that are accepted are recorded as
transfer credit on University of Maryland records and figure in the total number of credits earned toward
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graduation. Students may not receiveAP credit for an equivalent course taken at the University of Maryland
or elsewhere. If students earn credit in a course equivalent to an A P examfor which they also earned credit
the A P credit will be deleted from their records. Students should check with their advisors for detailed
information on the assignment of AP credit.
PI ease note that the chart represents a general outline of A P credit. I n all cases, credit is available only for
grades of 3 or hi gher, subj ect to ongoi ng departmental reeval uati on. A 1 1 departments reserve the ri ght to
reevaluate the content of exams and to change the assignment of credit and course equivalencies. Any new
exams offered after February 15 may or may not be eval uated by the appropriate department. Students
should check with their advisor at Orientation.
Certain departments, particularly Mathematics and Physics, have separate criteria for placement in courses
and the assi gnment of credi t Students shoul d check wi th those departments for addi ti onal i nf ormati on. A 1 1
entering freshmen will be placed in math courses according to the University of Maryland math placement
exam.
2010- 2011 University of Maryland Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and Credit Table
AP ExamTitie
Score
Related
Course
Cr
Maj
Core
Note
Art History
3,4,5
ARTH
100
3
No
Yes
ARTH 100 fills CORE-Arts requirement.
Contact department for placement 405-1479.
Art
Students i nterested i n establ ishi ng credit for
specific courses must submit portfol io for
evaluation; call 405-1442
Drawing
4,5
ARTT
110
3
1
Yes
1
No
General
4,5
LL
Elective
3
No
No
Biology
4
BSCI
105 and
8
Yes
Yes
BSCI fills a major requirement in all Life
Sciences; italsofillsCORE-Lab(Life) Science
requirements. Contact the Col lege of Life
Sciences for placement 405-2080.
LL
Elective
5
BSCI
105 and
8
Yes
Yes
BSCI
106
Chemistry
4
CHEM
131/132
4
1
Yes
*
Yes
CHEM fills a major requirement in all Life
Sciences; italsofillsCORE-Lab(Physical)
Sci ence requi rement. Contact department for
placement 405-1791.
5
CHEM
131/132
and
6
1
Yes
Yes
CHEM
271
N/A
N/A
|Computer Science
| |
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JAVA (2004+) A
1
1 1
5
1
III
Elective
4
No
No
Creditwill be given for either the A ortheAB
exam not both. Credit may be earned for both
the C++ and JAVA exams. Students receiving an
acceptabl e score on the J A VA exam (5 on A , 4
or 5 on A B ) are exempt from C M SC 131. Contact
department for placement, 405-2672.
1
JAVA (2004+) A B
4,5
1
LL
Elective
4
No
No
1
C++(pre-2004) A
1
4,5
LL
Elective
4
No
No
C++(pre-2004)
AB
4
LL
Elective
4
No
No
5
LL
Elective
6
No
No
Economics
Economics majors must score 4 or 5 to receive
credittoward the major. Either ECON fills one
of two CORE-Social/ Behavioral Science
requi rements. Contact department for pi acement
405-3513
1
Macroeconomics
1
1
4,5
1
ECON
201
3
1
Yes
1
Yes
1
Microeconomics
1
3
ECON
105
3
No
Yes
4,5
ECON
200
3
Yes
Yes
Engjish
Students with score of 4 or 5 on Lang and Comp
exam satisfy CORE-Fundamental Studies
Freshman Writing requi rement(*ENGL 101).
Students with credit for the Lanquaqe exam may
not receive creditfor ENGL 291 or its
equivalent. ENGL 240fillsCORE-Literature
requi rement. Contact department for pi acement,
405-3825.
Literature & Comp
3
LL
Elective
3
No
No
4,5
LL
Elective
and
6
No
No
ENGL
240
Yes
Y«s|
Language & Comp
3
1
LL
Elective
3
No
No
4,5
ENGL
101
3
No
*
Env. Science
4,5
LL
Elective
3
No
Yes
ENSP101 fills CORE-Physical Science
requirement.
French
Lanquaqe Students with score of 4 who wish to
Language
4
FREN
203
4
No
Yes
5
FREN
204 aid
6
Yes
Yes
continue should enroll in FREN 204; with score
of 5 must enroll in FREN 250 or higher.
L i terature Students wi th score of 4 shoul d enrol 1
in FREN 250; with score of 5 may enroll in
300-level courses. FREN 203. 204 or 211 fill?;
FREN
211
No
Yes
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Literature
4
FREN
204
3
Yes
1
i
Yes
1
CORE-Humanities requirement; FREN 250 fills
CORE-Liter- ature requirement Contact
department for placement, 405-4034.
5
FREN
204 and
6
Yes
1
Yes
FREN
250
1
Yes
1
Yes
Geography, Human
4,5
l
GEOG
202
3
1
Yes
Yes
GEOG 202 fi 1 Is one of two CORE
Social/Behavioral Science requirements.
Contact department for placement 405-4073.
German
4
GERM
203
4
No
Yes
Students with score of 4 who wi sh to conti nue
must enrol 1 i n GERM 204; with score of 5 must
enroll in GERM 301. Contact department for
placement, 405-4091.
5
GERM
203 and
7
No
Yes
GERM
204
Yes
Yes
Gov't & Politics
GVPT 170 fills one of two CORE-Social/
Behavioral Science requirements. Contact
department for placement, 405-4124.
United States
3,4,5
GVPT
170
3
Yes
1
Yes
Comparative
3,4,5
GVPT
280
3
Y*
No
History
U.S. History: A score of 4 will be awarded three
United States
4
HIST
156 or
3
Yes
Yes
HIST
157
Yes|
Y*|
credits as chosen by the student (HI ST 156 or
HIST 157). A scoreof 5 will beawardedsix
credits (HIST 156and 157). Eitherfills
CORE- Hi story requirement
5
HIST
156 and
6
Y*
Yes
HIST
157
Yes
Yes
i
European
4
HIST
112 or
3
Yes
Yes
E uropean H i story: A score of 4 wi 1 1 be awarded
HIST
113
Yes
Yes
3 credits as chosen by the student (HIST 112 or
HIST 113). A scoreof 5 will be awarded 6
credits(HIST112andHIST113). HIST 112
fills CORE-Humanities requirement; HIST 113
fi 1 1 s CORE- H i story requi rement.
5
HIST
112
and
6
Yes
1
Yes
HIST
113
Yes
1
Yes
World
4,5
HIST
219
3
Yes
1
Yes
1
World History: fil Is CORE-History requirement
see department for placement 405-4272.
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Italian
4,5
Esam not currentiy offered; under review;
contact department for placement. 405-4031.
Latin
Students with score of 4 or 5 i n any A P Lati n test
may not take LATN 201 or 1 ower for credi t.
Students with score of 4 or 5 i n more than one
AP Latin test may receive additional credit.
Contact department for placement and credit
adjustment, 405-2013.
Vergil
4,5
LATN
201
4
Y«|
Y«s|
Catullus & Cicero
1
45
' 1
LATN
201
4
Yes
1
Yes
1
Catullus& Horace
1
4,5
1
LATN
201
4
Yes
1
Yes
1
Catullus & Ovid
1
4,5
LATN
201
4
1
Yes
Yes
Mathematics
*MATH 141 may be completed through
credit-by-exam. MATH 140 fills both
CORE-Fundamental Studies Math requirement
andCORE-Math& Formal Reasoning non- lab
requi rement. Students who receive credit for
MATH 140 or 140 & 141 may not receive credit
for MATH 220 or 220 & 221. Contact
department for placement, 405-5053.
CalculusAB
4,5
MATH
140*
4
Yes
1
I
Yes
1
Calculus BC
4,5
MATH
140 and
8
1
Yes
1
1
Yes
1
MATH
141
1
Yes
1
Yes
Calculus BC
withAB Subscore
4,5
MATH
140
4
Yes
Yes
The Calcul us BC w/ AP subscore is treated as if
theBC exam was theAB exam. Students may
not receiveAB subscore credit if credit was
awarded for the BC exam.
Music
MUSC 130orl40fillsCORE-Arts
H i story/Theory requi rement. M aj ors shoul d
contact department for placement, 405-5563.
Listening/Literature
3,4,5
MUSC
130
3
No
Yes
Theory
4
5
MUSC
140
MUSC
150
3
No
No
Yes
No
Physics
PHYS 121 and 122 fulfill CORELab
( Physi cal ) Sci ence requi rement. Physi cs C
exams f ulf i 1 1 maj or requi rements i n L if e
Sciences, Engineering, or Physics; they also
fulfill the CORE Lab (Physical) Science
Physics B
4,5
PHYS
121 and
8
No
Yes
PHYS
122
No
Yes
Physics C
Mechanics
4,5
PHYS
141 or
4
No
Yes
PHYS
161 or
Yes
Yes
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PHYS
171
Yes
Yes
requi rement:. a score or 4 or s on trie pnysi cs l
exams wi 1 1 be awarded four credits as chosen by
the student and hi s/her advi sor.
Students must have credit for A P Calculus BC to
take the next course i n sequence. Contact
department for placement, 4055979.
Elec./Magnet
4
PHYS
142 or
4
No
Yes
PHYS
260/1
1
Yes
1
Yes
5
PHYS
142 or
4
No
Yes
PHYS
260/1 or
Yes
1
Yes
PHYS
272
1
Yes
Yes
Psychology
4,5
PYSC
100
3
Yes
Yes
The A P exam counts towards the 35 requi red
major credits. A student entering with A P credit
must complete PSYC221 with a grade of B or
better. PSYC 100 fills oneof two
CORE-Social/Behavioral Science requirements.
Contact department for placement, 405-5866.
Spanish
Lanauaae Students with score of 4 who wish to
Language
4
SPAN
203
4
No
Yes
5
SPAN
204 and
6
No
Yes
conti nue must enrol 1 i n SPA N 204, 211 or 207;
with score of 5 must enrol 1 i n 300-levd courses.
Literature: Students with score of 4 or 5 must
enroll in 300- level courses. CORE: SPAN 203
or 204 fi 1 Is CORE-H umanities requi rement;
SPAN 221 fills CORE-Literature requirement.
Contact department for placement, 405-6452.
SPAN
207
Yes
1
No
1
Literature
4
SPAN
221
3
Yes
1
Yes
5
SPAN
207 and
6
1
Yes
1
No
SPAN
221
1
Yes
Yes
Statistics
4,5
STAT
100
3
*
Yes
STAT 100 fills CORE- Fundamental Math
requirement and CORE Math& Formal
Reasoni ng non- 1 ab requi rement.
* STAT 100 f i 1 Is program requi rements i n
certain majors. Consult advisor.
Please Note LL refersto courses at the lower (100 and 200) level. Students may not receive credit for
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AP courses and equivalent UMCPcoursesor transfer courses (including IB or CLEP). Credit will be
deleted in such cases. Decisions about applicability of courses toCORE are updated on an ongoing
basis Consult Schedule of Classes for most recent information. Native speakers may not earn AP
credit for French, German or Spanish languageexams.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE EXAMS (IB) AND CREDIT TABLE
2010-2011
The University of M aryland awards credit to students who sitfor I nternational Baccalaureate exams
according to the table below. The University retrieves scores from the I nternational Baccalaureate
Organization; students may request that their scores be released to the University at
www.ibo.org/ibna/graduates/. Interested students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for
additional information. Note Credit awards and course equivalencies are subject to change
International Baccalaureate Exams (IB) and Credit Table
IB Exam
Title
Score
Related
Course
Cr
Maj
Core
Notes
Anthropology
Higher
5,6,7
1
See Notes
U nder revi ew. Students i nterested i n A nthropol ogy shoul d contact
an advisor for placement 405-1423.
ArtDesJcp
Higher
1
5,6,7
See Notes
Under review. Students interested in Art should contact an advisor
for placement, 405-1445.
Bidogy
Higher
5
LL Elective
4
No
No
BSCI 105 fills a major requirement in all Life Sciences; also fills
CORE-Lab(Life) Science requirement Contact the Col lege of Life
Sciences for placement 405-2080
Higher
6,7
BSCI 105
&LL
Elective
8
Yes
Yes
Chemistry
1
Either
1
1
5
CHEM 131
&CHEM
132
4
1
Yes
1
Yes
CHEM fillsrequirementforall Life Science majors; also fills
CORE-Lab (Physical) Science requirement. Contact department for
placement, 405-1791.
Either
6,7
CHEM 131
&CHEM
132 &
6
Yes
Yes
CHEM 271
Yes
No
Ccmputing
Higher
5,6,7
3
No
Contact department for placement 405-2672.
Eccncmics
Higher
5
ECON 205
3
Yes
ECON majors must score 6 or 7 to receive credit toward major.
ECON fills one of two CORE-Social/Behavioral Science
requirements. Contact department for placement 405-3513.
Higher
1
6,7
ECON 200
&ECON
201
6
1
Yes
1
Yes
1
EndishA/B L_,
Higher | 5 ' 6 ' 7
ENGL 240
3
Yes
Yes
ENGL 240 satisfies CORE-Literature requirement. Contact
departmentfor placement 405-3825.
Env. Stucfes L.,
Higher M
See Notes
3
U nder review. Students i nterested i n E nvi ronmental Science or
Policy should contact an advisorfor placement 405-8571.
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French
1
Standard ■ Students wi th score of5whowishtocontinueshould
Standard
5
FREN 203
4
No
Yes
enroll inFREN 204; with score of 6 or 7 should enroll inFREN
250 or hiaher level courses. H iaher: Students with score of 5, 6 or 7
may enroll in300-level courses. FREN 203, 204 or 211 fills
CORE-Humanities requirement FREN 250fillsCORE-Literature
requirement. Contact department for placement 405-4034.
1
Standard
6,7
FREN 204
&
6
1
Yes
Yes
FREN 211
No
Yes
1
Higher
1
5
FREN 204
&FREN
250
6
1
Yes
1
Yes
1
Higher
1
1
6,7
FREN 204
&FREN
250 &
9
1
Yes
1
Yes
FREN 211
No
Yes
Geography
Either
5,6,7
GEOG 100
3
No
1
Yes
GEOG 100 satisfies one of two CORE-Social/Behavioral Science
requirements. Contact department for placement 405-4053.
German
1
Students with score of 5 who wi sh to conti nue must enrol 1 i n
GERM 204; with score of 6 or 7 must enroll inGERM 301.
Contact department for placement 405-4091.
Higher
5
GERM 203
4
No
No
1
Higher
1
6,7
GERM 203
&GERM
204
7
1
No
No
History
(Higher)
A score of 5 wi 1 1 be awarded three credits (as chosen by the
student-except for West & South A si a) . A score of 6 or 7 wi 1 1 be
awarded six credits. All HIST courses listed at leftfulfill
CORE-Hisrory requirement HIST 112 fills CORE-Humaniti es/
Other. HIST 120, 122, 123, 284 and 285 also fulfill Diversity
requirement.
Africa
5
HIST 122
or HI ST 123
3
Y-|
Yes
6,7
HIST122&
& HI ST 123
I
6
I
Yes
Y S
Americas
5
HIST 156
orHIST
157
3
Yes
Yes
6,7
HIST156&
& HI ST 157
6
Yes
Yes
Europe
5
HIST 112 or
orHIST
IB
3
Yes
Yes
6,7
HIST 112 &
& HI ST 113
6
Yes
Yes
1
E/SE Asia
5
HIST 284
orHIST
285
3
Yes
Yes
6,7
HIST284&
& HI ST 285
6
Yes
Yes
Islamic World
5,6,7
HIST 120
3
Yes
Yes
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WestAsia
1
5
HIST 120
3
Yes
1
Yes
6,7
HIST120&
&LL
Elective
6
Yes
Yes
Italian
Standard: Students with score of 5 who wish to conti nue must
Standard
5
ITAL 203
4
No
Yes
enroll in ITAL 204; with score of 6 or 7 may enroll in300-level
courses. H iaher: Students with score of 5. 6 or 7 must enrol 1 i n
300-level courses. ITAL 203or204fillsCORE-Humanities
requirement; ITAL 251 fills CORE-Literature requirement
Contact department for placement 405-4031.
Standard
6,7
ITAL 204
6
Yes
Yes
ITAL 211
Yes
No
1
Higher
5
ITAL 204
&ITAL
251
6
Yes
Yes
1
Higher
6,7
ITAL 204
&ITAL
251 &
9
Yes
Yes
ITAL 211
Yes
No
InfaTedh.
See Notes
No credit i s awarded for thi s exam at this ti me.
Latin
Either
5,6,7
LATN 201
4
Yes
Yes
Contact department for placement 405-2013.
Mathematics
Standard: No credit, but placement in MATH 220 is awarded. Hiqher
Hiqher MATH 141 may be completed via credit-by-exam. MATH
Standard
5,6,7
See Notes
No
No
140fills bothCORE-Fundamental Studies Math requirement and
CORE-Math& Formal Reasoning non- lab requirement Contact
department with questions, 405-5053.
Higher
1
5,6,7
MATH 140
7
1
Yes
1
Yes
Music
Either |
5,6,7
M USC 130
3
No
Yes
1
MUSC 130fillsCORE-Arts requirement Majors should contact
departmentfor placement 405-5563.
Philosophy
Higher
6,7
PHIL 100
3
Yes
Yes
PHIL lOOfillsCORE-Humanities requirement
Physics
Higher
5,6,7
PHY S 121
&122
8
Yes
Yes
P HYS220 and 221 fill CORE-Lab (Physical) science
requirements. Students continuing Physics study should
consult department for placement 405-5979.
Psychology
Either
6,7
PSYC100
3
Yes
Yes
The 1 B exam counts towards the 35 credits required in the major. If
a student enters with IB credit s/hemustcompletePSYC221witha
gradeof B or better. PSYC lOOfillsoneof twoCORE-Social/
Behavioral Science requirements. Contact department for
placement 405-5866.
Spanish
Standard: Students with score of 5 who wish to conti nue must
enrol 1 i n SPA N 204, 211 or 207; with score of 6 or 7 must enrol 1 i n
300-level courses. Hiaher: Students with score of 5, 6 or 7 must
enroll in 300-level courses. SPAN 203or204fills
CORE-Humanities requirement SPAN 221 fills CORE-Literature
requirement. Students continuing Spanish study should consult
departmentfor placement 405-6452.
Standard
5
SPAN 203
4
No
Yes
Standard
1
6,7
SPAN 204
6
No
Yes
SPAN 207
Yes
No
Higher
5
SPAN 204
6
No
Yes
SPAN 221
Yes
Yes
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Pagel/
Higher
1
6,7
SPAN 204
&
9
No
Yes
SPAN 207
Yes
No
SPAN 221
Yes
Yes
Swohili
Either
6,7
FOLA 159
6
No
No
ElectivecreditintheFOLA program. Students who wish to
continue should contact the FOLA officeinJiminezHall.
Theatre
Higher
1
5,6,7
THET 110
3
1
No
1
Yes
THET 110fillsCORE-Art5 requirement. Majors should contact
department for placement 405-6694.
Please Note: LL refers to courses at the lower (100 and 200) level. Students may not receive credit for IB courses and for
equivalent UMCP courses or transfer courses (including APorCLEP). I B credit wi 1 1 be deleted in such cases. Decisions about
applicability of courses to CORE are updated on an ongoing basis. Consult Schedule of Classes for most recent information.
Native speakers may not earn I B creditfor any language exams.
Students who receive an I nternational Baccalaureate Di ploma or Certificate may consider presenti ng a portfolio to the Freshman
Writing Off ice for review. See the Department of E ngl ish web site or cal I the Freshman Writing Office, 405-3771, for further
information.
ADMISSION TO LIMITED ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS (LEP)
Certain colleges, schools, and departments within the university have taken steps to I i mi t enrollment in order
to maintain quality programs. These include the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Robert
H. Smith School of Business, Col lege of Chemical and Life Sciences, A. James Clark School of
Engineering, Philip Merrill Col lege of Journal ism Department of Communication, Department of
Cri mi nology, Department of Government and Pol i tics, Department of Natural Resource Sciences and
Landscape Architecture and Department of Psychology. LEP programs are continually reviewed. Students
should check the LEP website at www.lep.umd.edu or contact the Coordinator of Limited Enrollment
Programs at 301-314-8385 for updated i information.
Freshmen: A dmissi on for new freshmen to Limited Enrollment Programs is competitive. Because space
may be limited for a particular major, early application is encouraged. Freshmen who are di rectiy admitted to
an LEP will be subject to a performance review when they complete45 col lege credits. The review varies
from program to program but always i ncl udes satisfactory performance i n a set of appropriate courses.
Students not passi ng the revi ew wi 1 1 be requi red to choose another maj or. See the academi c program
descri ption for specific details.
Freshmen not di rectiy admitted to an LEP may be assigned to Letters and Sciences. Students are not
guaranteed admission to an LEP at a later date, although they may gain admission by meeting the
requirements outlined in their particular program by the time they complete 45 or 60 credits at Maryland.
See the following section on LEP transfer admission and the LEP program descriptions for further details
about this option.
Transfers Transfer students and on-campus students wishirgtochangetharrrejortoanLEPmustmeeta
set of gateway courses with mi ni mum grades i n order to be admitted to the program Space is I i mited i n each
program and the most qual if i ed appl i cants wi 1 1 be adrni tted each semester. A ddi ti onal i nf ormati on for each
of the Limited Enrollment Programs may be found in the descriptions of academic majors in chapter 7.
Transfer students who are not di rectiy admissible to an LEP upon application to the university will be
assi gned to an al ternate program. Those wi th fewer than 60 credi ts wi 1 1 be assi gned to L etters and Sci ences,
and will be allowed the opportunity to meet the gateway requirements by the time they complete45 or 60
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credits. Students with more than 60 credits will be admitted to an interim advising program in Letters and
Sciences where they will be advised regarding their qualifications for the LEP and, in some cases, the need to
choose another maj or.
Second Major: Enrolled students interested in adding an LEP as a second major should see "Degree
Requi rements" i n chapter 4.
Pre-Profesaonal Programs
While professional schools do not require, favor, or prefer specific majors, pre- professional advisors can
provide guidance concerning the choice of major. Undecided students may enter Letters and Sciences, but
must adhere to the University of Maryland policy, that students declare a degree-granting major by the time
they reach 60 credits. See www.ltsc.umd.edu/
For further information on pre- professional programs, see "Other for Credit Programs" in Chapter 7,
www.prdaw.umd.edu or www.prehealth.urnd.edu .
SPECIAL APPLICANTS
Golden Identification Card Program
The University of Maryland participates in theGol den I dentificati on Card Program. The institution will
make avai I abl e courses and vari ous servi ces to persons who are 60 years of age or ol der, who are I egal
resi dents of the State of M aryl and and who are red red ( not engaged i n gai nf ul empl oyment for more than 20
hours per week). When persons eligi blefor this program are admitted to the university, they register on a
space-avai lable basis for credit courses as regular or special students i n any session and receive a Golden
I dentificati on card. Golden I D students must meet al I course prerequisite and co- requi site requi rements.
Tuition is waived for these courses; however, a Golden I D admi nistrativefee is assessed every semester.
Golden I D students may register for a maxi mum of three courses per term Golden I D students are not
eligible for Consortium courses. The Golden Identification Card will enti tie eligible persons to certain
academic services, including the use of the libraries and the shuttle bus service. Such services will be
avai I abl e duri ng any sessi on only to persons who have regi stered for one or more courses for that semester.
Gol den I D students al so have the opportuni ty to become i nvol ved wi th the Gol den I D Student A ssoci ati on,
which provides cultural and social events, course recommendations, and peer advising. Additional
i nf ormati on may be obtai ned from the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dmi ssi ons at 301- 314-8385.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Applicants who qualify for admission but do not desire to work toward a baccalaureate degree may be
admitted as non-degree-seeking students.
Non-degree- seeki ng students who have received a baccalaureate degree are advised that no credit earned
while enrolled may be applied at a later date to a graduate program These post- baccalaureate students may
enrol I i n undergraduate courses for whi ch they possess the necessary prerequi si tes, but may not enrol I i n
courses restricted to graduate students only. Students who wish to take courses at the graduate level (600 and
above) must contact the G raduate School for i nf ormati on concerni ng admi ssi on requi rements for A dvanced
Special Student status.
Non-degree- seeki ng students who do not have a baccalaureate degree must submit transcri pts and meet
regul ar admi ssi on standards. Transcri pts are not requi red from students wi th baccal aureate degrees from a
regionally accredited institution. Because of space limitation, several departments require permission be
given i n advance to regi ster for cl asses as a non-degree student. PI ease contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate
A drri ssi ons for further i nf ormati on.
Non-degree-seeking students who are taking classes to transfer immediately back to another institution may
apply without academic transcri pts. These appl icants must, in lieu of transcri pts, submit official
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documentation from that institution granti ng permission to take course work at the U ni versity of M aryland
for that parti cul ar semester.
Returning Students and Veterans
Applicants who have not attended school for more than five years, or who have had military experience,
should contact both an admissions counselor and the Retumi ng Students Program 301-314-7693. Veterans
should also contactthe the University of Maryland Veterans Certification Office: 301-314-8239.
Students returning to the University of M aryland after a separation of five calendar years may petition the
appropriate dean to have a number of grades and credits from courses previously taken at the University of
M aryl and, Col I ege Park, removed from the cal cul ati on of thei r cumul ati ve grade poi nt averages and from the
credits applied toward graduation requirements. See information under "Registration, Academic
Requirements and Regulations" in chapter 4.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION
The University of Maryland seeks to enroll international students who demonstrate strong academic
performance with records suggesting potential for success at Maryland. Admission is competitive and is
offered to appli cants wlx)seacademccredentialsirdi<^errarksof "veiy gc>od" to "excellent." Due to space
limitations and the competitive nature of undergraduate admission at the University of Maryland, an
international appli cant should submit a complete application as early as possible, and always before the
deadl i nes I i sted i n thi s secti on. Appli cati ons completed after a deadline will not be considered for that
semester, but wi 1 1 be revi ewed for the f ol I owi ng semester. E val uati on of an appl i cants credenti al s wi 1 1 take
place only after al I appl ication materials are received.
Applicants currentiy holding or intending to seek an F-l Student or J -1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the
U ni ted States are consi dered i nternati onal appl i cants and shoul d observe the f ol I owi ng i nstructi ons. A 1 1
other non- immigrant visa holders (including A, E, G, H, I, andL) should follow the Freshman and Transfer
instructions preceding and following the I ntemational Student Admission section
Freshman Admission - 1 nternational
You are considered a freshman applicant if you have completed fewer than 12 semester hours of
university- level credit past secondary school atthe time you plan to enter the University of Maryland.
Successful freshman applicants demonstrate satisfactory completion of diverse col I ege- preparatory subjects
i n secondary school , prof i ci ency in English, and evi dence of suffi ci ent funds to cover al I expenses. Due to
space I i rritati ons, we are unable to offer admission to all students who have the ability to be successful
academical ly at theUniversity of M aryland.
The Fall (August) deadline for applications to be received is November 1. The Spring (January) general
deadline is August!
All of the foil owi ng documents must be submitted before the freshman final deadline for an appli cant to be
consi dered for undergraduate adrri ssi on: I nternati onal Student A ppl i cati on for U ndergraduate A dmi ssi on;
nonrefundable appl ication fee (U.S. $55.00); official secondary school transcripts in native language with
certified literal English translations and, where appropriate, official results and certificate of completion from
a national secondary school examination and external board or agency examination; all official university or
col I ege transcripts in native language with certified literal English translations (if any); proof of English
proficiency (Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or I nternational English Language Testing
System (I ELTS)); SAT I or ACT official results ; statement of activities; essays; guidance counsel or and
teacher recommendati on I etters; and Certif i cati on of F i nances, i ncl udi ng supporti ng documents that
demonstrate support of U.S. $44,331 per year. Current F-l and J -1 Visa Holders must also provide
photocopies of their 1-94 Arrival/Departure Record, visa stamp, and current 1-20 or DS-2019 form. Current
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other non- immigrant Visa Holders must also provide photocopies of their 1-94 Arrival/Departure Record and
visa stamp.
Transfer Admission - 1 nternational
You are considered a transfer applicant if you have completed 12 or more semester hours of university-level
credit past secondary school at the time you plan to enter the University of Maryland. Students who have
compl eted fewer than 30 transf erabl e credi ts must submi t hi gh school transcri pte and SAT I or A CT scores.
Successful transfer appl i cants demonstrate better than average grades i n strong academi c courses,
prof iciency in English, and evidence of sufficient funds to cover all expenses. Due to space I imitations, we
are unable to offer admission to all students who have the ability to be academically successful at the University
University of Maryland.
The Fal I f i nal deadl i ne for appl i cati ons to be received i s M arch 1. The Spri ng (J anuary) f i nal deadl i ne i s
August!
All of the foil owing documents must be submitted before the transfer final deadline for an applicant to be
consi dered for undergraduate adrri ssi on: I nternati onal Student A ppl i cati on for U ndergraduate A dmi ssi on;
nonrefundable application fee (U.S. $55.00); all official university or college transcripts in native language
with certified literal English translations; proof of English proficiency; statement of activities; and
Certification of Fi nances, i ncl udi ng supporti ng documents that demonstrate support of U .S. $44,331 per year
. Current F-l and J -1 Visa Holders must also provide photocopies of their 1-94 Arrival/Departure Record,
vi sa stamp, and current I - 20 or DS- 2019 form. C urrent other non- i mmi grant V i sa H ol ders must al so provi de
photocopies of their I -94 Arrival/Departure Record and visa stamp. Students with fewer than 30 semester
hours must also provide official secondary school transcri pts i n native language with certified I iteral English
translations, SAT scores, and, where appropriate, official results and certificate of completion from a national
secondary school examination.
Engjish Proficiency
Non-native English speakers (regardless of citizenship) who seek admission to the University of Maryland
must verify their proficiency in English by taking and submitting an official score reportfrom one of the
foil owing English prof iciency exams: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); orlELTS
(International English Language Test System). Those whose native I anguagei snot English, or who have
earned a post-secondary degree from a university i n an Engl ish-speaki ng country do not need to take or
submit scores from an English proficiency exam. Transfer creditfor an English composition course from an
U.S. institutions does not waive the English proficiency exam.
Visa Records
Applicants Residing Outside of the United States: To enter the United States, international students residing
abroad wi 1 1 need a passport from thei r government and a vi sa from the U .S. Consul ate. I n order to obtai n a
visa for trie purposes of studying in the United States, theapplicantmust presentaCertificateof Eligibility
formtotheU.S. Consulate. The university will issue this form to admi tted students who have submitted
proof of having sufficient funds to cover the cost of a program of study. Admitted students with personal,
family, or other source of private funding will beissued the Certificateof Eligibility form(l-20) inorderto
obtai n the F- 1 Student V i sa. A dmi tted students who are sponsored by agenci es, f oundati ons, or thei r home
government, or are parti ci pati ng i n an establ i shed exchange program may be i ssued the Certif i cate of
E I i gi bi I i ty form (DS- 2019) i n order to obtai nthej-l Exchange Visitor Visa.
A ppl i cants C urrentiy Resi di ng i n the U nited States: A ppl i cants currentiy hoi ding F-l Student or J -1
Exchange Visitor status in the United States need to submit a photocopy of their 1-94 Arrival/Departure
Record, vi sa stamp, and current I - 20 or DS- 2019 form al ong wi th proof of havi ng suffi ci ent funds to cover
the cost of a program of study. Applicants holding another type of non- immigrant status need to submit a
photocopy of thei r I -94 A rri val/Departure Record and vi sa stamp, and must i ndi cate if they i ntend to seek a
change to F-l Student orj -1 Exchange Visitor status. Upon admission and submission of the appropriate
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financial support documentation, the university will issue the appropriate Certificate of Eligibility form(l-20
or DS-2019) to the student
General Certificateof Education/The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Exams
The University of M aryland awards between 4 and 8 semester credits for most A-level exams completed
with a grade of C or better. Up to 4 semester credits may be awarded for certain AS- level exams completed
with acceptable grades. For further information, contact the Off ice of Undergraduate Admissions via email
a tumadmittdumd.edu or 301-314-8385.
TRANSFER ADMISSION
A student who has attended any regional ly accredited institution of higher education fol lowi ng graduation
from hi gh school and attempted 12 or more credi ts wi 1 1 be consi dered f or admi ssi on as a transfer student.
Transfer applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at their previous institutions to be
digiblefor transfer to the University of Maryland.
When the number of students desi ri ng admi ssi on exceeds the number that can be accommodated at thi s
institution, or in a particular professional or specialized program admission will be based on the overall
strength of the students academic performance.
Requirements
Admission for transfer applicants is primarily based on the number of credits a student has earned and
academic achievement for all college-level work. In calculating eligibility, the university will use the
average stated on the transcri pt by the sendi ng i nsti tuti on. When an appl i cant has attended more than one
i nsti tuti on, a cumul ati ve average for al I previ ous col I ege work attempted wi 1 1 be computed. To be consi dered,
course work must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university. All students with
grade poi nt averages bel ow 3.0 wi 1 1 be consi dered on a space-avai I abl e basi s. Students who were not
admi ssi ble as high school seniors must complete at least 30 semester hours with the grade poi nt average as
stated above. I n accordance with M aryland Higher Education Commission and Board of Regents transfer
policies, applicants from Maryland public institutions are, in some instances, given special consideration,
and, when qualified and space is available, may be admitted with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or
higher.
Application Dates
Semester Dste
Spri ng N ovember 15 (A ugust 1 wi th any non- U S academi c records)
Fal I Priority M arch 1 (Students with non-US academic records must apply by this date)
Fall Junel
Transfer from Maryland Public I nstitutions
Currently, applicants who have attended Maryland public institutions may be admitted in accordance with
the criteria outlined in the previous paragraph. The university subscribes to the policies set forth in the
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Maryland Higher Education Commission (M HEC) and Board of Regents transfer policies. When the number
of students desi ri ng adrri ssi on exceeds the number that can be accommodated i n a parti cul ar prof essi onal or
special ized program admission wi 1 1 be based on criteria developed by the university to select the best
qualified students.
A rti cul ated transfer programs are avai I abl e at each M ary I and communi ty col I ege. A n arti cul ated transfer
program is a list of courses that best prepare applicants for a particular course of study at the University of
M aryl and. A ppl i cants who take appropri ate courses specif i ed i n the arti cul ated program and earn acceptabl e
grades are guaranteed transfer with no loss of credit Articulated transfer programs hd p students plan thei r
new programs after changi ng career obj ecti ves. M ore i rformati on about A RTSY S, the arti cul ati on system i s
avai I abl e onl i ne atittp://artweb.usmd.edu/ . A ppl i cants can d i mi nate al I doubt concemi ng transfer of courses
by f ol I owi ng arti cul ated programs.
General Transfer I nformation
Admitted students wi 1 1 reed ve a prd i mi nary review of transfer credit withi n two weeks after recdvi ng the
I etter of adrmi ssi on. A n of f i ci al revi ew of transfer credi t occurs thereafter, wi th f i nal determi nati on of
appl i cabi I i ty made by an academi c advi sor/eval uator i n the of f i ce of the appropri ate dean for the maj or.
Generally, college-levd courses completed at regionally-accredited institutions will transfer provided that
grades of at I east "C " (2.0) are earned and the course i s si mi I ar i n content and scope to work offered at
M aryl and. The regi onal accredi ti ng bodi es are M i ddl e States A ssoci ati on of Col I eges and School s, N ew
England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
Northwest A ssoci ati on of School sand Col I eges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Western
Association of Schools and Col leges. Up to 60 credits from a community or two-year col lege, and 90 credits
from a four-year col I ege, may be appl i ed toward the degree. Students are requi red to compl ete at I east thd r
final 30 credits at Maryland to earn a University of Maryland degree.
Transfer of course work completed at Maryland public col I eges and universities is covered by the Maryland
Higher Education Commission (MHEC) transfer policies (see compl ete text later in this section). Maryland
will accept grades of "D" or betterfrom appropriate course work completed ata regionally-accredited
Maryland public institution, incl uding other institutions in the University System of Maryland.
The Transfer C redi t Center provi des arti cul ati on i nf ormati on and assi stance to students and transfer advi sors.
The Center, ajoint effort between the Off i ces of U ndergraduate A dmi ssi ons and the Off i ce of the Regi strar,
has computeri zed and consol i dated the transfer credi t eval uati on process. 1 1 provi des i ncomi ng students from
domestic i institutions with i nformation on acceptabil ity of credits and transfer equivalencies, subject to
adjustment by advisors within the students individual program. Certain courses (e.g., those not appearing or
notfullydaborated in the sending institution's current catalog) may requi re additional information such as
syllabi, portfolios, etc., before eval uati on.
I nformation on transferabi I ity of specific courses to the University of M aryl and, Col lege Park may be
accessed on the web at www.tce.umd.edu/TCE/ .
Each college-levd course will be evaluated individually, with applicability toward major or general
education requi rements determi ned by the appropriate academic unit. The university does not transfer blocks
of courses, such as those completed through the Associate's Degree. See "Departments, M ajors and
Programs" for specific general education and major requirements.
Credit will be posted to your Maryland record only from official transcripts sent from the institution at which
the credi t was compl eted. Students who have earned credi t through A dvanced PI acement (A P) , I nternati onal
Baccalaureate (IB), orCollege-Levd Examination Program (CLEP) subject area exams must have scores
sent di rectiy from the testi ng board, even if they are al ready posted on a transcri pt from another institution.
SOURCE
ACCEPT
CREDITS?
EQUIVALENT OR
REQUI RED CREDITS
GRADES/SCORES WHERE
APPROPRIATE
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Note Sometransfer credit policiesare under review. Pleasecall Underg/aduateAdrrissionsfbr
current information.
ACE Non Collegiate Courses
No
Advanced Placement Program
(CEEB)
Yes
1
EorR 1
3 or hi gher (see chart i n
Chapter 1)
CLEP
Yes
E or Rl
See chart i n Chapter 4
Community College of theAir
Force
Yes
1
EorR 1
C (2.0) or higher equivalent
grade as appropri ate to dept.
Correspondence courses
No
Dantes
No
Defense
Yes
Language
Institute
1
EorR 1
Scores as appropri ate to
department
Departmental exams from
other col leges
Yes
EorR 1
C (2.0) or higher
International Baccalaurate
1
Yes
EorR 1
5 or hi gher (see chart i n
Chapter 1)
Life experience
No, unless validated through CLEP or University of Maryland, College
Park departmental exam
Military credit
No
Nursing school courses: by
transfer/by chal 1 enge exam
No 2
Other arti cul ati on agreements
(propriety schools, public
agencies, etc.)
No, unless a newly-formed Maryland public institution operating under
auspices of MH EC
PONSI non-collegiate work
No
Portf ol i o credi ts from other
colleges
No
1. Courses must be similar in depth and scope to University of Maryland courses. Applicability is
determi ned by the appropri ate dean.
2. Professional courses are general ly not transferable. Course taken at a regional ly-accredited institution
may be revi ewed by the appropri ate dean.
State men t on Transfer of CourseCrecf t
The University of M aryland wd comes transfer students and has trarefer agreements (sometirres referred to
as "articulation" agreements) to encourage and aid students in their efforts to take appropriate courses prior to
transfer. Each course is evaluated individually for students seeking to transfer to the University of Maryland.
Credit is granted for courses that are appl icable to a Bachelor of A its or Bachelor of Science degree, and for
which a grade of "C" or above was earned. Courses completed at M aryland publ ic two- or four-year
institutions may be transferred with grades of "D" or above provided that course content is appropri ate to our
academic programs.
Maximum Number of Transfer Credits Accepted
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The University of Maryland has direct transfer agreements with all Mary I and community col leges, as well as
other j unior and community col leges outside of the state. The university wi II accept for transfer a maxi mum
of 60 credi ts from a two-year program and 90 credi ts from a four-year program for courses i n whi ch a grade
of "C" or above was earned and whi chare appropriate to an approved curriculum at this institution. Seethe
above paragraph for requi red course grades.
Maximum Number of C redits Allowed for Non-Traditional Learning
Students who have acqui red col lege-levd learni ng through work or other non-col legiate activities may wish
to transl ate thei r experience into credits at Maryland by validation through the national CLEP examination
(Col lege- Level Examination Program) or credi t-by-exarri nation administered by academic departments. The
university will accept a maximum of 30 hours of credit through examination.
Minimum Number of Credits Required Through Classroom I nstruction in the Major Field and for the
Degree
The University of Maryland requires a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit for an undergraduate
degree; some programs requi re more. Regardless of the total number of transfer credits, students must
complete at least their last 30 credits at the University of Maryland, College Park.
St a te men t on Transfer of General Education Requirements
As directed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Transfer Policy, transferable courses
taken in fulfillment of general education requirements at a Maryland public institution will be applied toward
University of Maryland's CORE requirements. Careful planning with an academic advisor will ensure that
students take appropriate credi tand maxi mi ze their credi t transfer. The total number of general education
credi ts f or a M ary I and publ ic institution transfer or post baccal aureate credi ts wi 1 1 not exceed that requi red of
native students.
Transfer credit Policy - Maryland Higher Education Commission (Title 13B)
www.dsd.state.md. us/comar/subti ti e_chapters/13B_C hapters.aspx
RESIDENCY INFORMATION
Residency Classification Office, UBOMitohell Building
301-314-9596; Fax: 301-314-7915
E-mail: resclass@umd.edu
www.testudo.umd.edu/rco
Peti ti ons, rd ated documents and questi ons concerni ng the B oard of Regents Pol i cy on Student C I assif i cati on
for Admissi on and Tuition Purposes should be di rected to the Residency Classification Office in the Office
of the Registrar.
Determination of I n-State Status for Admission and Tuition Purposes See
vuvuw.usnii.usnrd.edu/regents/bylawu5/SectionVI I l/VI 1 1 270.htni for the complete text of this policy.
An initial determination of in-state status will be made by the Office of Undergraduate Admissi ons at the
ti me a students' appl ication for admission is considered. The determi nation made at that ti me, and any
determi nati on made thereafter, shal I prevai I i n each semester unti I the determi nati on i s successful ly
challenged. Students may challenge their classification by submitting a timely petition to the Residency
Classification Office. Determi nations are based on the residency pol icy and requi rements. The deadl i nefor
submitting a complete petition along with all supporting documents, is the first day of the semester in which
the student wi shes to be cl assif i ed as i n- state.
The volume of requests for reclassification may necessitate a delay in completing the review process. A
decision in each case will be made within 60 days of receipt of a complete petition and all required
documentation. During this period of time, or ary further period of time required by the university, anyfees
and charges based on the previous determination must be paid. The student is solely responsible for any late
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charges i ncurred by the resi dency process. I f the determi nati on i s changed, any excess fees and charges wi 1 1
be refunded.
Students classified as in-state for admission and tuition purposes are responsible for notifying the Residency
Classification Office in writing within 15 days of any change in their circumstances that might in any way
affect their classification at the University of Maryland.
READMISSION AND REINSTATEMENT
Students who are admi tted and do not regi ster f or thei r f i rst semester or cancel regi strati on pri or to begi nni ng
their first semester must apply again for admission (see Freshman or Transfer Admission). Students who are
admitted ae "Term Only" also must apply agai n for admission if they wish to register for a subsequent
term. Students admitted as "Non-Degree 1 ' seeki ng students, who would I ike to become degree-seeking
students, must apply again for admission (seeTransfer Admission).
Students who have matri cul ated and regi stered and di d not mai ntai n that regi strati on conti nuously ( Fal I and
Spring semesters) to graduation, must apply for readrrissi on or reinstatement to re-enroll atthe University of
Maryland.
See "Withdrawal and Leave of Absence from the University" incliapter4forrmredetailedirforrnation.
Readmi saon
Students must apply for readrrissi on if they i nterrupt registration for one or more semesters and were not
academical ly dismissed at the concl usion of the last semester of attendance.
Reinstatement
Students who are academical ly dismissed from the university must apply for rei nstatement. All appl ications
for ranstatement are reviewed by a Faculty Petition Board. Students may apply for ranstatement for the
semester immediately following dismissal or for any subsequent semester. Only the Faculty Petition Board
can grant rei nstatement
Students who are denied ranstatement will be required to comply with specific recommendations made by
the Faculty Petition Board in order to be considered for ranstatement in afuture semester.
Ranstatement After Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from the university must apply for rei nstatement if they i nterrupt enrol I merit for one
or more semesters.
Students shoul d contact the Of f i ce of U ndergraduate A dmi ssi ons for more i nf ormati on about readmi ssi on
and ranstatement.
Deadlines
For f ul I consi derati on, students must observe the f ol I owi ng deadl i nes:
Readmi ssi on
Fall Semester
August 15
Winter Term
November 1
Spring Semester
J anuary 15
Summer Sessi on 1
May 1
Summer Session II
Junel
1. RequirareTtearxJApplicaQonProcedures Page^fc
Ranstatemert
Fall Semester J uly 1
Wi rrter Term N ovember 1
Spri ng Semester December 1
Summer Session I May 1
Summer Session II Junel
A 1 1 students are encouraged to apply early i n order to take advantage of early regi strati on.
Summer School
Students who are dismissed or withdraw at the end of thefal I semester are not d igi ble to attend Summer
Sessi ons unl ess or unti I they are approved for rei nstatement. Students di smi ssed at the end of a spri ng
semester may attend any Summer Sessi ons pri or to bei ng rei nstated provi ded the student regi stered for
Summer Session courses prior to dismissal or withdrawal .
Winter Term
Students dismissed or withdraw at the end of thefall semester may attend Winter Term prior to being
rei nstated provi ded the student regi stered for Wi nter Term pri or to di smi ssal or wi thdrawal . Wi nter Term i s
offered to students who have attended duri ng the precedi ng fal I semester. Students with a break i n attendance
must be reenrolled to be eligible to attend Winter Term. Students readmitted/reinstated for a spring semester
may al so attend Wi nter Term.
Clearances
Clearances fromjudicial Programs, the Bursar, Health Center, International Education Services and/or the
Graduate School may be requested of the appl icant.
Applications
A ppl i cati ons for readmi ssi on and rei nstatement may be accessed vi a the web at www.admi ssi ons. umd.edu/adm
www.admi ssi ons. umd.edu/admi ssi ons/apply/reenrol I merit. asp.
Additional Information
For additional i nformati on contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Mitchell Building- Ground
Floor, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-5251, 301-314-8385 or visit: www.adrrissions.umd.ee
www.admi ssi ons. umd.edu
OFFICE OF EXTENDED STUDIES (Summer Term Winter Term Freshmen
Connection, Professional Programs)
0132 Main Administration Building
301-405-7762
Chuck Wilson, Assistant Vice President for Extended Studies
oes.umd.edu
Summer Term offers over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate courses and non-credit workshops that are
open to current M ary I and students, visiting students from other col I eges, graduates, prof essi onal s, hi gh
school students, and more. C I asses are offered morni ng, afternoon, eveni ng, and onl i ne duri ng two 6- week
sessi ons or four 3-week sessi ons. I n the Young Scholars Program academi cal ly qual if i ed hi gh school
juniors and seniors pursue academic interests, discover career opportunities, and learn about university life.
1. RequirareTtearxJApplicaQonProcedures Page^/
I n Young Scholars Discovery ri si ng ei ght and ni nth graders expl ore bol d i deas through diverse courses and
semi nars that encourage creative reasoni ng and probl em sol vi ng. Freshmen First provi des f al I and spri ng
newly admitted M aryland freshmen an opportunity to transition i nto whi le earni ng academic credit.
The Freshmen Connection Program is afall semester academic program specifically designed for students
who confirm spring admission to the University of Maryland. Students who enrol I in this extension program
earn up to 16 credits toward thei r undergraduate degree.
Winter Term is a three- week session i n J anuary offeri ng more than 200 undergraduate and graduate courses
as well as noncredit workshops. Winter Term provi des an opportunity for students to accelerate their
progress toward graduation, fulfill prerequisites, and meet eligibility requirements for certain majors.
Professional Programs provi des lifelong learning opportunities for working professional sat the University
of M aryland. Professional master degrees and graduate certificates are offered i n either the traditional
f ace-to-f ace cl assroom envi ronment or through the f I exi bl e onl i ne I eami ng format. Prof essi onal Programs
al so i ncl ude post- baccal aureate opportuni ti es that assi st i n preparati on for prof essi onal school s, graduate
programs, and prof essi onal achi evement as wd I as custom zed programs that i ncl ude semi nars, work force
trai ni ng, or short courses crafted for i ndustry appl i cati on.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Applicants who have earned or will earn a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited col lege or university
intheUnited States (or the equivalent of a baccal aureate degree in another country) are eligible to be
considered for admission to the Graduate School at the University of Maryland. Graduate School and degree
program cri teri a for admi ssi on are avai I abl e i n the G raduate Catal og, avai I abl e onl i ne at
www.gradschool .umd.edu/catalog. For more i nformation on graduate degree programs, fi nancial aid for
graduate study, deadl i nes, and onl i ne appl i cati on i nstructi ons, pi ease vi si t the G raduate School 's websi te, www.
www.gradschool .umd.edu email gradschool@umd.edu, or call the Graduate School I nformation Center at
301-405-0376. Hard-copy correspondence can be addressed to the Graduate School, 2123 Lee Bui Idi ng,
University of Maryland, College Park, M D 20742-5121.
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2 Fees* Expenses and Financial Aid
TUITION AND BILL PAYMENT INFORMATION
FiricVicicrf Servi ces Ce n te r
1135 LeeBuilding, 301-31^9000 and 1-888-313-2404
www.umd.edu/bursar
Tuition and fees for the University of Maryland, College Park, arelisted inthe
next secti on. The uni versi ty requi res that al I deposi ts and fees be pai d by stated
deadl i nes, or penal ti es must be i mposed. M any potenti al admi ni strati ve
di ff i cul ti es can be avoi ded i f students careful I y f ol I ow publ i shed procedures and
notify the appropri ate off i ce(s) of any changes that mi ght affect the r f i nanci al
obi i gati on to the uni versi ty. This i ncl udes updati ng your emai I address so
communi cati on concerni ng your bi 1 1 i ng i s prompt, and notifyi ng the B ursar's
Off i ce of changes of address so that mai I aff ecti ng the student's f i nanci al
rel ati onshi p wi th the uni versi ty wi 1 1 not be del ayed or returned.
Tuition and bill payment information for Summer Term, Winter Term, Freshmen
Connection and Professional Programs may be found at www.oes.umd.edu.
Col I ege Park sponsors a deferred- payment pi an for the Fal I and Spri ng semesters
onl y . I nf ormati on regardi ng the Terp payment pi an i s avai I abl e by cal I i ng
301-314-9000 or 1-888-313-2404 or a twww.umd.edu/bursar .
A 1 1 charges i ncurred duri ng a semester are payabl e i mmedi ate! y . Returni ng
students wi II not be permi tted to compl ete regi strati on unti I al I f i nanci al
obi i gati ons to the uni versi ty, i ncl udi ng I i brary f i nes, parki ng vi ol ati ons, and
other penal ty fees and servi ce charges, are pai d i n f ul I .
Payment for past due bal ances and current semester fees i s due on or before the
f i rst day of cl asses. Students who regi ster i n advance must pay thei r bi 1 1 s i n f ul I
pri or to the general regi strati on peri od. Students who regi ster after the i ni ti al
regi strati on peri od are requi red to make f ul I payment by the due date i ndi cated to
avoi d cancel I ati on of thei r enrol I ment and I oss of thei r cl assroom seats to other
students.
A I though the uni versi ty bi 1 1 s students monthl y, i t cannot assume responsi bi I i ty
for thei r recei pt. Students are remi nded that i t i s thei r responsi bi I i ty to noti f y tine
2. Fees, Expenses and F i nanci al A i d Pa9 e 29
U ni versi ty of any change i n thei r emai I address. I f a student bi 1 1 i s not recei ved
on or before the begi nni ng of each semester, i t i s the students responsi bi I i ty to
obtai n a copy of the bi 1 1 ei ther onl i ne at www.umd.edu/bursar and choose
"Student Account I nquiry" or go to the Financial Service Center, 1135 Lee
B ui I di ng. The off i ce i s open M onday through F ri day, 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m.
A 1 1 checks or money orders shoul d be made payabl e to the University of
Maryland for the exact amount due. Students name and students University
I D number should be written on the front side of the check. University grants
and schol arshi ps wi 1 1 be posted to the student's account. H owever, the f i rst bi 1 1
mai I ed pri or to the begi nni ng of each semester may not i ncl ude these deducti ons.
Students are urged to check thei r resi dence hal I and di ni ng servi ce agreements
for procedures for cancel I ati on of reservati ons and for deadl i nes for recei vi ng
refunds of deposits. Refunds cannot be made after these deadl i nes, even if the
student deci des not to attend the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park.
Students wi 1 1 i ncur a I ate payment f ee i n the event of f ai I ure to pay a bal ance on
thei r student account by its due date. A I ate payment fee of $10.00 or 5%,
whi chever i s hi gher, wi 1 1 be assessed i n addi ti on to the total past due amount. A n
addi ti onal 1. 5% f i nance charge wi 1 1 be charged monthl y i f the account i s not
settied.
Students who f ai I to pay the i ndebtedness duri ng the semester i n whi ch
del i nquency occurs wi 1 1 be i nel i gi bl e to advance regi ster for subsequent
semesters unti I the debt and the penalty fees are cl eared.
I n the event a student wi th a del i nquent account becomes regi stered for a future
semester, the account must be settl ed i n f ul I pri or to the onset of the future
semester, to avoid cancellation of registration.
T he state has establ i shed, under I egi si ati ve mandate, a Central Col I ecti ons U ni t
(CCU) withi n the Department of Budget and Fiscal Planni ng. The university is
requi red by state I aw to refer al I del i nquent accounts to the State Col I ecti ons
U ni t. PI ease note that M aryl and I aw al I ows the Central Col I ecti ons U ni t to
i ntercept state i ncome tax refunds for i ndi vi dual s wi th del i nquent accounts, and
that CCU i s authori zed to notify a N ati onal Credi t B ureau of the del i nquency at
the ti me the account i s referred to i t for col I ecti on.
All accounts due from students, faculty, staff, non-students* etc., are
included within
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Central Col I ecti ons U ni t costs i ncurred i n col I ecti ng del i nquent accounts wi 1 1 be
charged to the student. The mi ni mum col I ecti on fee i s 17% pi us attorney and/or
court costs.
N o degrees, di pi omas, certifi cates, or transcri pts of records wi 1 1 be i ssued to
students who have not made sati sf actory setti ement of thei r accounts.
Note A ddi ti onal I nf ormati on on Student F i nanci al Obi i gati ons, D i scl osure of
I nf ormati on, Del i nquent Accounts, and Sped al Fees, can be found i n the " Pol i cy
Statements" seed on at the begi nni ng of thi s catal og.
Payment of Fees
All checks, money orders, or postal notes should be made payable to the
U ni versity of M aryl and. The student's U ni versity I D number must be written on
the front of the check. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
credit cards and onl i ne check payment are accepted. Onl i ne payments can be
made by cl i cki ng on the bl ue box at www.umd.edu/bursar.
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES
*An I mportant Fee Notice Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any
other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes
in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time deemed necessary by the
University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Tuition and
fee information is published in the Registration Guide each semester and is also
available on-line at www.umd.edu/bursar.
2010-2011 Academic Year-Estimated
Full-time Undergraduate Students
(For billing purposes, a student is considered full -time if tine number of credit hours enrolled is 12
or more.)
Maryland Residents (I n-state)
Total Academic
Year Cost
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Tuition
$ 8,415.44
M andatory Fees (includes Tech fee)
Maximum charged to all students registered for 9 or more credits
Board (Resident Dining Plan)
1,652
3,885
R oom (1 ncludes Telecom fee)
5,714
Residents of the District of Columbia, Other States; and Other Countries
Total Academic
Year Costs
Tuition
$ 24,830.44
M andatory Fees (includes Tech fee)
Maximum charged to all students registered for 9 or more credits
Board Contract (Resident Dining Plan)
1,652
3,885
Room (includes the Telecom fee)
5,714
Tuition and Fees for Part-time Undergraduate Students
(For billing purposes, a student is considered part-time if the number of credit hours enrolled is 11
or fewer)
I n- State Tui ti on (per credit hour) $ 282
Out-of- State Tui ti on (per credit hour) 966
M andatory Fees (per semester)
9-11 credi t hours (per semester) 826. 22
8 or fewer credi t hours (per semester) 380. 30
EXPLANATION OF FEES
2. Fees, Expenses and F i nanci al A i d Page 32
Mandatory Fees
Student Fees The mandatory fee assessment for undergraduate students i s
based on a number of requested credit hours as f ol I ows: Students regi stered for 9
or more credits: $826.22 per semester; students registered for 8 or fewer credits:
$380.30 per semester.
Student Activities Fee (Refundable): Charged to al I undergraduate students at
the request of the Student Government Associ ati on. 1 1 i s used i n sponsori ng
various student activities, student publications, and cultural programs.
Auxiliary Facilities Fee (Ref undabl e) : Charged to al I students. Thi s f ee i s pai d
i nto a fund that i s used for capi tal i mprovement, expansi on, and constructi on of
vari ous campus faci I i ti es such as open recreati on areas (tenni s courts, basketbal I
courts, etc.), transportation alternatives, and the Stamp Student Union. These
proj ects are not funded or are funded onl y i n part from other sources.
Athletic Fee (Ref undabl e) : Charged to al I students for the support of the
Department of I ntercol I egi ate A thi eti cs. A 1 1 students are encouraged to
parti ci pate i n al I of the acti vi ti es of thi s department or to attend the contests i f
they do not parti ci pate.
Shuttle Bus Fee (Ref undabl e) : Charged to al I students for the support of the
shutti e bus transportati on system.
Stamp Student Union and Recreational Fee (Refundable): Charged to all
students and i s used to expand recreati onal facilities and Stamp Student U ni on
services.
Recreation Services Fee ( Ref undabl e) : C harged to al I students sped f i cal I y to
support the constructi on and operati on of Ri tchi e Col i seum and the Campus
Recreati on Center, a mul ti - use faci I i ty that i ncl udes basketbal I and racquetbal I
courts, indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor jogging track, and multipurpose
activity spaces.
Performing Arts and Cultural Center Fee Charged to al I students to support
the operati on of the C I ari ce Smi th Perf ormi ng A rts Center.
Telecommunications Fee Assessed to al I students I i vi ng i n university residence
halls.
Technology Fee Charged to undergraduate students, to support the
i mprovement of the computer systems on campus.
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Other Fees
U ndercyaduate Appl ication Fee ( N on- Ref undabl e) : C harged to al I new
applicants. $55
Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (Non-Refundable): $400. All newly
admitted undergraduate students who i ntend to matri cul ate i n the Fal I or Spri ng
semester must submi t a $400 deposi t whi ch i s credi ted to the r tui ti on charges
when they enrol I . Shoul d the student deci de not to enrol I for the specif i c
semester of appl i cati on, the $400 deposi t i s f orf ei ted and cannot be used to offset
any charges, i ncl udi ng ori entati on charges, the student may i ncur.
Students admitted for the Fal I semester must submit this deposit by M ay 1 or
wi thi n 30 days from the r date of admi ssi on, whi chever i s I ater, to reserve the r
pi ace i n the enteri ng cl ass. Students admitted for the Spri ng semester must
submi t thi s deposi t by December 1 or wi thi n 14 days of the r date of admi ssi on,
whi chever i s I ater, to reserve the r pi ace i n the enteri ng cl ass.
Pre-Cd lege Orientation Program Registration Fee $160 (two-day program),
$101 (one-day program), $60.00 (per person).
Late Registration Fee $20. A 1 1 students are expected to compl ete the r
regi strati on on the regul ar regi strati on days. Those who do not compl ete the r
regi strati on duri ng the prescri bed days must pay thi s fee.
Special Feefbr students requiring additional preparation in Mathematics
(MATH OCB, OIQ Oil, 013 and 015) per semester: $280. (Requi red of students
whose curri cul um cal I s for M ATH 110 or 115 and who do not pass the
qual ifyi ng exami nati on for these courses.) Thi s Sped al M ath Fee i s i n addi ti on
to course charge. Students enrol I ed i n thi s course and concurrent] y enrol I ed for
ni ne or more credi t hours wi 1 1 be consi dered as f ul I -ti me students for purposes of
assessing fees.
Cooperative Education in Liberal Arts, Business, and Science
(UNI V 098-099) Per Semester: $60
Engineering COOP Program (ENCO 096-099) Per Semester: $60
Other Special Fees The university offers a number of courses (M BA, ENTS,
Chemical and Life Sciences, Animal Sciences) that have special course fees in
addition to, or i n I ieu of , the standard tuition charges. Students are encouraged to
contact the department pri or to regi steri ng for the cl ass to determi ne the total
cost of the course.
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Fees for Auditors Fees for auditors and courses taken for audit are the same as
those charged for courses taken for credit at both the undergraduate and graduate
I evel s. A udi ted credi t hours wi 1 1 be added to hours taken for credi t to determi ne
f ul I -ti me or part-ti me status for fee assessment purposes. Sped al Students are
assessed fees i n accordance with the schedul e for the comparabl e undergraduate
or graduate cl assi f i cati on.
Special Examination Fee(Credit-by-Exam): $30 per course for all
undergraduates and f ul I -ti me graduate students; credi t- hour charge for part-ti me
graduate students.
Parking Registration Fees All students enrol led for classes at the university
and who drive or park a vehi cl e anywhere or anyti me on the campus must
regi ster to park on campus each academi c year. For addi ti onal i nf ormati on,
pi ease refer to Department of Transportati on Servi ces.
Textbooks and Supplies Textbooks and cl assroom suppl i es vary wi th the
course pursued, but averaged $1076 i n 2009 (two semesters).
Service C harges for Dishonored C hecks Payabl e for each check whi ch i s
returned unpai d by the drawer bank on i ni ti al presentati on because of i nsuff i ci ent
funds, payment stopped, post-dating, drawn against uncollected items, etc.
For checks up to $100: $10
For checks from $100.01 to $500: $25
For checks over $500: $50
When a check i s returned unpai d, the student must redeem the check and pay
any outstandi ng bal ance i n the account withi n 10 days or I ate fees may be
assessed and the account transferred to the Central Col I ecti on U ni t f or I egal
f ol I ow-up. Addi ti onal ly, a mi ni mum 17% col I ecti on charge i s added to the
charges posted to the students account at the ti me the transfer i s made. When a
check is returned unpaid due to an error made by the students bank, the student
must obtai n a I etter from the branch manager of the bank or a person of
equi val ent status admi tti ng the error. Thi s I etter must be submi tted to the Off i ce
of the B ursar to have the servi ce charge wai ved.
Overdue L ibrary C harges For i terns from the I i brary's mai n ci rcul ati ng
col I ecti ons, charges are .50 cents per day per i tern, and recal I ed i tern f i nes are $2
per day. I f an item i s I ost or muti I ated, the borrower i s charged the esti mated cost
of the i tern pi us a processi ng fee to cover acqui si ti on and catal ogi ng costs.
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Different f i ne rates may apply to other I i brary col I ecti ons, such as reserve
collections.
Maryland Encash Institute Fee Semi -intensive, $3406.00. 1 ntensive,
$5972.00. Students enrol I ed wi tin the M aryl and E ngl i sh I nsti tute pay thi s f ee i n
support of the I nsti tute. Students enrol I ed i n the semi -i ntensive program may
al so enrol I for regul ar academi c courses and pay the tui ti on and fees associ ated
with those offerings. The program also offers non-credit courses in American
Engl ish Pronunciation (UM El 006) for $943.00 and Fl uency Program or
Advanced Writing (UM El 007, 008) for $1253.00. These charges were for Fall
2010 and are subj ect to change.
Property Damage C barges Students wi 1 1 be charged for damage to property or
equi pment. When responsi bi I i ty for the damage can be f i xed, the i ndi vi dual
student wi 1 1 be bi 1 1 ed f or i t; when responsi bi I i ty cannot be f i xed, the cost of
repai ri ng the damage or repl aci ng equi pment wi 1 1 be prorated among the
individuals involved.
Late Payment Fee Per-semester fee of 5% of overdue amount, or $10,
whi chever i s greater, pi us an additi onal 1.5% on each subsequent bi 1 1 i ng.
Withdrawal and Refund of Fees Students compel I ed to I eave the uni versi ty at
any ti me duri ng the academi c year shoul d meet wi th thei r academi c col I ege
advi si ng off i ce and secure a form for withdrawal . The compl eted form and
i dentif i cati on card are to be submi tted to the academi c col I ege advi si ng off i ce
whi ch wi 1 1 communi cate results to the Off i ce of the Regi strar. Students wi 1 1
f orf ei t thei r ri ght to a refund i f the wi thdrawal acti on descri bed above i s not
adhered to. The eff ecti ve date used i n computi ng refunds i s the date the
wi thdrawal form i s f i I ed i n the academi c col I ege advi si ng off i ce. Stop payment
on a check, f ai I ure to pay the semester bi 1 1 , or fai I ure to attend cl asses does not
constitute withdrawal . Refund requests should be processed by students with the
Off i ce of the B ursar, otherwi se any credit on the student account coul d be
carri ed over to the next semester. I f a C ancel lation of Registration is
submitted to the Office of the Registrar before the official first day of dasses
the student is entitled to full credit of se m ester tuition.
U ndergraduate students wi thdrawi ng from the uni versi ty wi 1 1 be credi ted for
tui ti on and fees i n accordance with tine f ol I owi ng schedul e:
Pri or to 1st day of cl asses 100%
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1st 10 days of cl asses 80%
3rd week 60%
4th week 40%
5th week 20%
After 5th week
No
refund
Note: First- semester freshmen who receiveTitie I V aid and who withdraw will
recei ve a refund i n accordance wi th federal regul ati ons.
Prior to the first day of classes* if f ul l-ti me undergraduates drop a course or
courses, thereby changi ng the total number of credi ts for whi ch they are
regi stered to 11 or fewer, charges for the semester wi 1 1 be assessed on the basi s
of the per-credit-hour fee for part-ti me students. However, if students later add a
course or courses thereby changi ng the total number of credi ts for whi ch they
are regi stered to 12 or more, they wi 1 1 be bi 1 1 ed f or the difference between
per-credit-hour fees pai d and the general fees for f ul l-ti me undergraduates.
I f during the first five days of classes f ul I -ti me undergraduates drop a course or
courses thereby changi ng the total number of credi ts for whi ch they are
regi stered to 11 or fewer, charges for the semester wi 1 1 be assessed on the basi s
of part-ti me charges pi us 20% of the difference between the f ul I -ti me fees and
appropri ate part-ti me charges. After the f i rst f i ve days of cl asses, there i s no
refund for changi ng from f ul I -ti me to part-ti me status. Students who regi ster as
part-ti me undergraduate students and apply for a refund for courses dropped
duri ng the f i rst week of cl asses wi 1 1 be gi ven an 80% refund. N o refund wi 1 1 be
made for courses dropped thereafter.
No part of the charges for room and board is refundable except when
students off icial ly withdraw from the university or when they are given
permi ssi on by the appropri ate of f i ci al s of the uni versi ty to move from the
resi dence hal I s and/or to di sconti nue di ni ng hal I pri vi I eges. I n these cases, the
room refund wi 1 1 be computed by mul ti pi yi ng the number of peri ods remai ni ng
by the pro rata weekly rate after adj usti ng for a servi ce charge. Refunds to
students havi ng f ul I board contracts wi 1 1 be cal cul ated i n a si mi I ar manner. N o
room and/or board refunds wi 1 1 be made after the 14th week of the semester.
Students are remi nded that reservati ons for room and board must be cancel ed by
the date publ i shed i n the resi dence hal I and di ni ng servi ces agreement(s) .
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I n computi ng refunds to students who have received the benefit of scholarshi ps
and I oans from uni versi ty funds, the computati on wi 1 1 be made to return the
maxi mum amount to the schol arshi p and I oan accounts without I oss to the
university.
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
0102 Lee Building
301-31^9000
301-405-9265
umfi naid@umd.edu
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal,
state, and institutional financial assistance programs, and, in cooperation with
other uni versi ty off i ces, parti ci pates i n the awardi ng of schol arshi ps to deservi ng
students. The pri mary responsi bi I ity for f i nanci ng attendance at the U ni versi ty of
M aryl and, Col I ege Park, I i es with students and f ami I i es. Schol arshi ps, grants,
I oans, and work- study positi ons are awarded on the basi s of academi c abi I ity
and/or f i nanci al need as determi ned by a federal needs analysi s system. 1 1 i s the
i ntent of OSFA to provi de assi stance to students who mi ght not otherwi se be abl e
to pursue col I ege studi es due to f i nanci al constrai nts.
Financial aid funds are limited; therefore, all new, readmitted, and returning
students must f ol I ow these steps to recei ve pri ori ty consi derati on for f i nanci al ai d:
1. Submi t admi ssi ons appl i cati ons and al I necessary supporti ng
documents to the Off i ce of Admi ssi on by the appropri ate deadl i nes.
(Deadl i nes are I i sted i n chapter 1.)
2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
after J anuary 1. The FAFSA is avai I able on the OSFA web site at _www.fi nar
www.fi nanci alaid.umd.edu. A new FAFSA is requi red for each
academi c year of the students enrol I ment.
New students should not wait to be admitted before filing the
FAFSA. A financial aid application has no bearing on a students
admi ssi on appl i cati on. H owever, students wi 1 1 not recei ve f i nal
consi derati on for ai d unti I they are admitted to a degree program.
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3. ComptetetheFAFSA to the Federal Processor no later than
February X so that it is received by the processor by February
15b Applying online helps to expedite the process. I ncome for the
previ ous year may be esti mated i ni ti al I y and corrected I ater on the
Student Aid Report.
A ppl i cati ons recei ved before F ebruary 15 wi 1 1 be gi ven pri ori ty consi derati on.
General Regulations Applicableto All Forms of Aid
Full-Time Status. For most types of aid, students must attempt at least 12 credit
hours through the schedul e adj ustment peri od each semester i n order to recei ve
the f ul I f i nanci al ai d award. PI ease refer to the standards of Sati sf actory
Academi c Progress when consi deri ng droppi ng bd ow 12 credit hours for any
given semester.
C itizenshi p Status. I n order to be el i gi bl e for federal , state, or uni versi ty
f i nanci al assi stance, students must be U ni ted States ci ti zens or el i gi bl e
non-citizens.
Default/Owe Refund: Students cannot be in default on an educational loan, nor
can they owe any refund on a Pel I Grant or Suppl omental Educati onal
Opportunity Grant (SEOG) previously awarded at any post- secondary institution.
Students must be worki ng toward a degree or certif i cate.
Students must be admitted to the university as "degree-seeki ng."
Students must be maki ng satisfactory progress toward a
degree or certif i cate accord ng to the Standards for Sati sf actory Academi c
Progress publ i shed i n the Schedul e of CI asses.
Selective Service: To receive federal financial aid, male students must register
with Selective Service if they are at least 18 years old and born after December
31, 1959, unl ess they are not requi red by I aw. The federal government wi 1 1 verify
compl i ance of thi s regi strati on requi rement. Students who have questi ons about
Sel ecti ve Servi ce regi strati on may contact the Sel ecti ve Servi ce at 847-688-6888
or www.sss.gov.
Receiving a Non-University Award: If a student receives assistance
(scholarship or loan) from a non- university source, the university may reduce the
f i nanci al ai d awarded by the uni versi ty . 1 1 i s the student's responsi bi I i ty to noti f y
the Off i ce of Student F i nanci al A i d of al I outsi de awards.
2. Fees, Expenses and F i nanci al A i d Page 39
Change in Financial Situation: 1 1 is the students responsi bi I ity to notify the
Off i ce of Student F i nanci al A i d of any changes to hi s or her f i nanci al
ci rcumstances duri ng the year.
Reapplication Requirement N eed- based assi stance i s not automati cal I y
renewed from year to year. All students requesti ng need- based aid must reapply
by submitting a new or renewal FAFSA annually. Such reapplication must
i ndi cate conti nued f i nanci al need and mai ntai n Sati sf actory Academi c Progress
(SAP).
Award Policy: Financial aid is normally a combination of grants, loans, and
student empl oyment. The f i nanci al ai d "package" i s determi ned by the
avai I abi I i ty of f i nanci al ai d and the f i nanci al ci rcumstances of each student. 1 1 i s
not necessary to make any sped al appl i cati on for uni versi ty grants. T he Off i ce of
Student F i nanci al A i d wi 1 1 determi ne awards that best f i t the needs and
qual if i cati ons of the candi dates.
Estimating Educational Cost
A budget of average educati onal costs i s used i n determi ni ng the amount of ai d
that a student i s awarded duri ng the academi c year. A typi cal budget for an
undergraduate at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park, i s as f ol I ows:
Dependent student living on campus/off campus*
(not with parent/rdatiw)
Tuition and Fees
I n-State: M aryl and Resi dent $8,416
Out-of- State: DC, other states, other countries 24,831
Room 5,714
Board 3,885
Books 1,076
Personal expenses and commuti ng 3,024
Total In-State $22,115
Total Out-of-State $38,530
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MERIT BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
1135 Lee Bui I ding
301-31^9000
301-405-9265
sfa-schol arshi ps@umd.edu
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu
Scholarships
Several schol arshi ps are avai I abl e to the hi ghest-achi evi ng students at the
U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park. Two types of schol arshi ps are avai I abl e:
those based solely on academic or creative talent (merit- based), and those based
on f i nanci al need as wel I as academi c or creati ve tal ent (need- based) . The
el i gi bi I i ty cri teri a for the di ff erent schol arshi ps vary and are I i sted be! ow. F or
more i nf ormati on on these programs, students are encouraged to contact the
off i ce or department responsi bl e f or sel ecti ng the red pi ents. PI ease see the I i st of
departmental schol arshi ps at the end of thi s chapter. Current i nf ormati on about
schol arshi ps i s al so avai I abl e on the Web at www.uga.umd.edu .
Banneker/Key Scholarship: The University of M aryl and seeks to identify and
sel ect some of the bri ghtest hi gh school seni ors i n the nati on to conti nue thei r
education as Banneker/Key Scholars. There are two award levels for Banneker
K ey Schol arshi ps. The f i rst award I evel covers the costs of tui ti on, mandatory
fees, room and board, and a book al I owance each year for four years. The second
award I eve! provi des a parti al schol arshi p to go towards tuiti on and a book
al I owance each year for four years. Schol arshi p red pi ents wi 1 1 al so be admi tted
to the H onors Col I ege Program and wi 1 1 be afforded many other opportuni ti es
for parti ci pati on i n i ntel I ectual enri chment programs. For f ul I consi derati on,
students must submi t an admi ssi on appl i cati on, appl i cati on fee, off i ci al
transcript, essay, recommendations, and official copies of SAT or ACT scores to
the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Admi ssi ons by N ovember 1 for the f ol I owi ng
academi c year. Sel ecti on i s based upon academi c achi evement pi us
extracurricular activities, awards and honors, and an essay. Semi finalists are
given a personal i ntervi ew. Factors such as a candi date's i nvol vement i n
community servi ce, tal ents or ski 1 1 s, I eadershi p, and character al I pi ay a part i n
the f i nal awards. Contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Admi ssi ons at
www.uqa.umd.edu for more i nf ormati on.
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Presidents Scholarship: This award provides talented undergraduate students
with tuition support for four years. Awards rangi ng from $2,000 to $12,000 per
year are offered to i ncomi ng freshmen. Students are sel ected through the
admi ssi ons process wi th pri mary consi derati on gi ven to academi c performance
in high school (high school courses and achievement) and standardized test
scores (SAT or ACT). For ful I consideration, students must submit a complete
appl i cati on for admi ssi on by N ovember 1. Contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate
Admi ssi ons at www.uqa.umd.edu for more i nf ormati on.
Deans 1 Scholarship: This award provides talented undergraduate students with
tuiti on support for one to two years. Awards rangi ng from $1,500 for one year to
$4,500 for two years are offered to i ncomi ng freshmen. To be consi dered,
students must submi t a compl ete appl i cati on for admi ssi on by N ovember 1.
Contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Admi ssi ons at www.uqa.umd.edu for more
information.
President sTransfer Scholarship: This scholarship is a two-year $5,000 per
tuiti on schol arshi p for transfer students. Students do not have to fi 1 1 out a
separate appl i cati on to be consi dered as they wi 1 1 be eval uated based on thei r
appl i cati on to the U ni versi ty of M aryl and. T he schol arshi p wi 1 1 be awarded to
the most competi ti ve transfer students wi th the strongest academi c records and
col I ege grade poi nt averages. Students who are awarded the schol arshi p wi 1 1
receive notif i cati on by mai I about two weeks after they receive thei r I etter of
admi ssi on. Contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dmi ssi ons at
www.uqa.umd.edu for more i nf ormati on.
Regents Scholars Program: The Regents Schol ars Program recogni zes the
extraordi nary achievement of outstandi ng freshmen students. New awards are
made each year i n the amount of ful I i n- state tui ti on, mandatory fees, room
board, and a $1000 sti pend. Red pi ents are automati cal I y admi tted to the H onors
Col I ege. A sel ect number of the top hi gh school schol ars i n the state wi 1 1 be
consi dered for thi s most presti gi ous award. A compl ete admi ssi on appl i cati on,
application fee, official transcript, essay, recommendations, and SAT or ACT
scores must be submi tted to the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Admi ssi ons by
N ovember 1 for consi derati on for the Regents Schol ars Program for the
f ol I owi ng academi c year. Contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Admi ssi ons at_www
www.uqa.umd.edu f or more i nf ormati on.
National Merit Schdarship/College-Sponsored Merit Award: The National
M eri t Schol arshi p Corporati on (N M SC) has a vari ety of schol arshi ps that are
awarded to students based on academic performance. The University of
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M aryl and serves as a sponsori ng i nsti tuti on for students sel ected by N M SC to
receive the Col I ege-Sponsored M eri t Schol arshi p award. Students sel ected for
the U M Sponsored M eri t award wi 1 1 receive a four-year renewabl e schol arshi p
rangi ng from $1,000 - $2,000/year. All finalists should follow NMSC's
i nstructi ons for f i rst choi ce noti f i cati ons careful I y and observe deadl i nes to
remai n el i gi bl e for awards.
T he N ati onal M eri t Schol arshi p al so awards Corporate- Sponsored meri t
schol arshi ps and N ati onal Achi evement awards. For more i nf ormati on on the
N ati onal M eri t Schol arshi p program pi ease vi si t: www, nati onal meri t. org .
Weinberg Regents Scholarship: The Board of Regents has designated the
Wei nberg Regents Schol arshi p to be awarded to a M aryl and communi ty col I ege
transfer student i n order to conti nue the commitment to outstandi ng students. I n
order to be sel ected for thi s award, a student must have excepti onal
qual if i cati ons, i ncl udi ng achi evement of a 4.0 grade poi nt average, compl eti on of
the A ssoci ate of A rts degree at a M aryl and communi ty col I ege, evi dence of
creati ve and i ntel I ectual activities or schol arl y potenti al , and have been admi tted
to one of the U ni versi ty System of M aryl and i nsti tuti ons. T he deadl i ne for
submi tti ng the candi date's appl i cati on materi al i s J une 15. The wi nner may
receive the schol arshi p for two years, total i ng no more than four semesters
i ncl udi ng Summer sessi ons. F or i nf ormati on, contact the U ni versi ty System of
M aryl and Admi ni strati on at 301-445- 1992.
Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship: These awards are avai I abl e to
outstandi ng students transferri ng from M aryl and community col I eges. The
awards cover i n- state tuition and mandatory fees for two years of undergraduate
study. To be el i gi bl e students must have an overal I grade poi nt average of 3.5 for
al I col I ege work attempted, and must have compl eted an A ssoci ate of A rts
degree or the enti re f i rst two years of courses for the maj or i n whi ch the student
expects to enrol I . Students who have previously attended the U ni versi ty of
M aryl and, Col I ege Park, are i nel i gi bl e for thi s schol arshi p. Candi date
nomi nati on forms are avai I abl e i n earl y J anuary from the Off i ce of
U ndergraduate Admi ssi ons or from communi ty col I ege advi sors. The deadl i ne
for recei pt of the appl i cati on, off i ci al transcri pts, and schol arshi p materi al s i s
mid-March. Contact the Office of UndergraduateAdmissionsatwww.uga.umd.edu
www.uga.umd.edu
Honors Scholarship: H onors students al ready attend ng M aryl and are el i gi bl e
to apply for one of these $500 awards. To be consi dered, students must be f i rst
or second year students, have at I east a 3.2 grade poi nt average, and be maki ng
sati sf actory progress toward the compl eti on of requi rements for an H onors
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ci tati on. To appl y appl i cants must submi t an essay on the r academi c goal s and
pi ans for achi evi ng them. PI ease note that f i nanci al need taken i nto consi derati on
when awarding funds. I n addition, Regents, Banneker-Key, and President's
Schol arshi p red pi ents are not el i gi bl e for the H onors Schol arshi ps and. F or
more i nf ormati on pi ease contact the H onors Col I ege.
University of Maryland Departmental Scholarships: Some Col I eges and
departments at the uni versi ty offer a vari ety of meri t schol arshi ps. M ost
departmental schol arshi ps requi re a student to have a mi ni mum grade poi nt
average of 3.0 and be regi stered for a mi ni mum of 12 credits per semester. For
i nf ormati on regardi ng departmental schol arshi ps, pi ease contact the appropri ate
Col I ege or department.
Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships: These are competitive
schol arshi ps whi ch are awarded annual I y . Pri mary consi derati on wi 1 1 be gi ven to
enteri ng freshmen and transfer students from community col I eges who have
outstandi ng tal ent i n art, dance, musi c, or theater. The schol arshi ps cover i n-state
tuition and mandatory fees and are renewable for up to three additional years
based upon an acceptabl e I evel of performance as def i ned by the respective
departments. A udi ti ons and/or portf ol i os are requi red. Contact the Col I ege of
Arts and Humanities.
Maryland State Scholarships: The M aryl and State Schol arshi p Admi ni strati on
(MSSA), located in Annapolis, awards both need- and merit- based scholarships
to M aryl and resi dents. There are currenti y 16 different programs avai I abl e,
i ncl udi ng the Guaranteed Access Grant, Educati onal Assi stance Grant, the
Senatori al Schol arshi p, the H ouse of Del egates Schol arshi p, and the
Disti ngui shed Schol ar Award. Y ou may obtai n more i nf ormati on about these
and other awards by cal I i ng M SSA at 800-974- 1024. A 1 1 M aryl and resi dents are
expected to apply for State Schol arshi p assi stance. I ni ti al appl i cati on for many
of the awards i s made through the F ree A ppl i cati on for Federal Student A i d
(FAFSA). Please note that filing the F A FSA is sufficient to apply for most
M aryl and State Schol arshi ps at U M C P, al though some may requi re addi ti onal
appl i cati on forms. The appl i cati on deadl i ne for most programs i s M arch 1. The
FAFSA is avai lable on the OSFA web site atzvww.financialaid.umd.edu .
Scholarships from Other States Several states have reciprocal agreements
with the State of M aryl and. Students who are resi dents of these states may
recei ve funds for study i n el i gi bl e post-secondary i nsti tuti ons i n M aryl and.
I nterested students shoul d contact thei r state schol arshi p agenci es for i nf ormati on.
Scholarship Searches: A broad range of schol arshi ps are avai I abl e from pri vate
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sources. U sual I y, these awards are not as wel I publ i ci zed as the state and
university programs. Therefore, students should conduct a scholarship search to
locate such sources. The U ni versity of M aryland offers access to several services
to students to ai d them in their searches. Access our Web site at
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu to use these servi ces.
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
0102 Lee Building
301-31^9000
301-405-9265
umfinaid@umd.edu
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu
Grants
The Off i ce of Student F i nanci al A i d admi ni sters several grant programs for
undergraduates. Awards are made based on f i nanci al need as determi ned by the
FAFSA. Grants do not have to be repaid. Access our web si teat.www.fi nanci al aid.
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu for more i nf ormati on.
Fell Grant This grant provides a "foundation" of financial aid, to
which aid from other sources may be added. Only undergraduates who are
seeki ng the r f i rst bachel or's degree and have excepti onal need may receive a
Federal Pel I G rant. A 1 1 undergraduates wi 1 1 be consi dered for thi s grant
regardl ess of when the r appl i cati ons were received. Students may receive the
Federal Pel I G rant for I ess than f ul I -ti me attendance, al though the award wi 1 1 be
pro- rated based on the number of credits attempted. Awards range from $555 to
$5,550.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity G rant (FSEOG): The
FSEOG i s awarded to f ul I -ti me undergraduates with excepti onal need. Pri ority is
given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. To be consi dered for FSEOG, students
must meet OSFA's priority application deadline of February 15. The minimum
award i s $200. The maxi mum award i s dependent upon government fundi ng.
The funds are di vi ded among as many deservi ng students as possi bl e.
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) and National Science and
Mathematics Access to Retain to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants Academic
Competitiveness Grant, Secti on 401A of the " H i gher Educati on Reconci I i ati on
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Act of 2005" establ i shes a grant program for students who have concentrated i n
math/sci ence or a f orei gn I anguage cri ti cal to U .S. Securi ty.
Grants for f i rst or second year undergraduate students are cal I ed "Academi c
Competitiveness Grants (ACG) ." Grants for thi rd or fourth year undergraduate
students are cal I ed " N ati onal Sci ence and M athemati cs Access to Retai n Tal ent
(SMART) Grants."
Students who are el i gi bl e for the ACG grants must be a U .S. citi zen, enrol I ed
f ul I -ti me i n an undergraduate program, must have compl eted a " ri gorous hi gh
school program 1 ' , f i I e the F ree A ppl i cati on f or F ederal Student A i d ( F A F SA ) and
el i gi bl e for the federal Pel I grant. The ACG grant amount i s up to $750 for f i rst
year students and $1300 for second year students over two semesters.
Students who are el i gi bl e for the SM A RT grants must be a U .S . ci ti zen, enrol I ed
f ul l-ti me i n an approved undergraduate program must have a 3.0 GPA, f i le the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and el igible for the federal
Pel I grant. The SM A RT grant amount i s up to $4000 over two semesters.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Hicjier Education (TEACH)
Grant
Through the Col I ege Cost Reducti on and Access Act of 2007, Congress created
theTeacher Education Assistance for Col lege and Higher Education (TEACH)
Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who
i ntend to teach i n a publ i c or private el ementary or secondary school that serves
students from I ow- i ncome f ami I i es.
To receive the TEACH Grant students must complete the FAFSA, be a U .S.
ci ti zen or el i gi bl e non-ci ti zen, enrol I ed as an undergraduate, post- baccal aureate
or graduate student, enrol I ed i n a coursework necessary to begi n a career i n
teachi ng or plan to complete such coursework, mai ntai n a cumulative 3.25 GPA
and sign aTEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. Questions regarding theTEACH
G rant Program can be di rected to the Off i ce of Student F i nanci al A i d.
I institutional Grants The university awards grants to f ul l-ti me students who
demonstrate f i nanci al need and meet OSF A 's pri ori ty appl i cati on deadl i ne of
February 15. There are three funds from whi ch i nsti tuti onal grants are awarded,
theUM Scholarship, Frederick Douglass Grant and the UM Grant. OSF A selects
the red pi ents of these awards based on avai I abi I i ty of funds and the
qual if i cati ons of the appl i cants. The U M Schol arshi p may be awarded to
undergraduates with demonstrated need and high academic achievement. The
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UM Grant and Frederick Douglas Grant may be awarded to any undergraduate
with demonstrated need. Award amounts for these programs range from $500 to
$3,900.
Self-Help
F i nanci al ai d al so consi sts of sel f - hd p assi stance such as empl oy ment and
student loan programs. M ost of these programs are awarded based on need as
determi ned by the FA FSA . Access our web site at www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu
for additional information.
Work-Study: The Federal Work- Study (FWS) Program provides
students with the opportunity to earn money to meet the r educati onal and
personal expenses. M oney earned from the FWS program does not have to be
paid back. To be considered for FWS, students must meet OSFA's priority
appl i cati on deadl i ne of February 15. Thi s award i s need-based and may range
from $800 to $1,600. Pay rates depend on the level of complexity of the work,
but will be at I east the federal mini mum wage. Like all university employees,
FWS empl oyees receive a paycheck every other week for the hours worked.
M ost FWS j obs are on campus, though opportuni ti es exi st through the
Community Service Program for FWS students to work off campus at several
Federal Government Agencies. The number of hours students may work is
I i mited to 20 per week whi le school is i n session and 40 per week duri ng
vacations and summer break.
Paid I nternships Students with pai d i nternshi ps si gn a contract at the
begi nni ng of the semester that states the payment amount for the number of
hours to be worked duri ng that semester. The payment amount i s advanced to the
students account at the start of each semester. This program differs from Federal
Work- Study i n that students receive al I "wages" at the start of each semester, as
opposed to a bi - weekl y pay check, and those funds are appl i ed di recti y to the
students account. Several off i ces and departments on campus, i ncl udi ng Shuttl e
UM, Residential Facilities, and Dining Services, offer paid internships. Students
shoul d contact the department or off i ce for whi ch they are i nterested i n worki ng.
Perkins Loan: The Perki ns I oan i s a I ow- i nterest rate (5%) I oan for
students with excepti onal f i nanci al need. Thi s i s a I oan borrowed from the
school , and must be repai d. To be el i gi bl e, students must meet OSF A 's pri ori ty
appl i cati on deadl i ne of February 15. The amount of the award wi 1 1 depend upon
the students need and may range from $200 to $2,000. New borrowers (those
who f i rst receive a federal Perki ns Loan after J uly 1, 1988) have a grace peri od
of ni ne months after graduati ng or I eavi ng school before they must begi n
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repayment of the r federal Perki ns L oan(s) . I nterest wi 1 1 begi n accrui ng at the
ti me of repayment. Thi s I oan i s i nterest-f ree whi I e students are attend ng school
and enrol I ed at I east half ti me i n a degree- seeki ng program.
Direct Stafford Loan: Thi s i s a I ow-i nterest- rate I oan for students who attend at
I east hal f -ti me. A ppl i cati on i s made through the school 's f i nanci al ai d off i ce vi a
theFAFSA. Eligibility for thi si oan is based on need, not credit worthiness. This
I oan i s borrowed by the student and must be repai d.
There are two types of Direct Stafford Loans: subsidized and unsubsidized. The
Di rect Stafford subsi di zed I oan i s awarded to students with demonstrated
f i nanci al need; thi s I oan i s i nterest-f ree whi I e students are attendi ng school and
enrol I ed at I east half-ti me i n a degree- seeki ng program. Students who do not
demonstrate f i nanci al need, or who do not demonstrate suff i ci ent need to borrow
a f ul I y D i rect Stafford subsi di zed I oan, may borrow a D i rect Stafford
unsubsidized loan. The Direct Stafford unsubsidized loan is interest bearing.
Students borrowi ng a Di rect Stafford unsubsi di zed I oan wi 1 1 be requi red to repay
the pri nci pi e and any i nterest that may accrue duri ng school attendance. A 1 1
students who want to appl y for ei ther D i rect Stafford I oan must compl ete the
FAFSA. As of J uly 1, 2010, the Direct Stafford subsidized loan will havea4.5%
fixed i nterest rate. The Di rect Stafford unsubsi dized I oan wi 1 1 have a 6.8% fixed
i nterest rate. Students who graduate or drop bel ow half-ti me status are granted a
six- month grace peri od before repayment of the Di rect Stafford I oan i s requi red.
The f ol I owi ng are the maxi mum I oan amounts per academi c year: $5,500 for
undergraduates with freshman status, $6,500 for undergraduates attai ni ng
sophomore status, and $7,500 for undergraduate students who attai n j uni or or
seni or status. I f students do not demonstrate suff i ci ent need to borrow the
maxi mum Di rect Stafford subsi dized I oan, they may borrow the difference i n a
D i rect Stafford unsubsi di zed I oan. T he maxi mum borrowi ng I i mi t f or most
undergraduates is $31,000.
Direct PLUS (Parent Loans For Undergraduate Students) Loan: This is a
non- need- based I oan, whi ch parents may borrow to hel p defray the cost of the r
dependent chi Idren's education. The Di rect PLUS enables parents to borrow the
f ul I yearly cost of attendance (as determi ned by the school ) mi nus al I other
f i nanci al ai d. Otherwi se, there i s no yearl y or cumul ati ve borrowi ng I i mi t.
B ecause thi s I oan i s not need- based, submi ssi on of the F A F SA i s not requi red to
appl y . H owever, borrowers must f i rst submi t the D i rect PL U S I oan appl i cati on
to the school for cal cul ati on and certifi cati on of the maxi mum I oan amount that
the parent may borrow per student per year. The Di rect PLUS is granted to
borrowers based on credit- worthi ness as determi ned by the Department of
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Educati on whom the borrower sel ects. The Di rect PL U S I oan has a 7.9% fixed
i nterest rate The borrower has the opti on of begi nni ng repayment on the D i rect
PLUS loan either 60 days after the loan isfully disbursed or not until six (6)
months after the dependent student on whose behalf the parent borrowed ceases
to be enrol I ed on at I east a half-ti me basi s.
COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
0102 Lee Building
301-31^9000
301-405-9265
sf a-schol arshi ps@umd.edu
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu
Some U M col I eges and departments offer meri t- based schol arshi ps. M ost
departments wi 1 1 only consi der students who enrol I for 12 credits per semester,
and who have a grade poi nt average of at I east 3.0. Some of these schol arshi ps
are open to prospecti ve freshman and transfer students. Some of them are onl y
open to conti nui ng U M students. F or addi ti onal i nf ormati on regardi ng
departmental schol arshi ps pi ease contact the appropri ate col I ege or department
or visit www.fi nanci al ai d.umd.edu/Schol arhi ps/departmental .html .
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agricultural & Resource Economics
A ni mal and A vi an Sci ences
B i ol ogi cal Resources E ngi neeri ng
L andscape A rchi tecture
Natural Resource Sci ences
Natural Resources M anagement Program
N utri ti on & F ood Sci ence
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
American Studies
Art
Art History & Archaeology
Asian & East European Languages and Cultures
Classics
Communication
Comparati ve L i terature
Dance
E ngl i sh L anguage and L i terature
F rench & I tal i an L anguages and L i teratures
Germanic Studies
History
J ewish Studies Program
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Spanish & Portuguese Languages and Literatures
Theatre
Women's Studies
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Af ri can A meri can Studi es
Afro-American Studies
Anthropology
Cri mi nol ogy & Cri mi nal J usti ce
Economics
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Geography
Government and Pol i ti cs
Heari ng and Speech Sci ences
J oi nt Program i n Survey M ethodol ogy
Psychology
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER, MATHEMATICAL,
AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Applied Mathematics
Astronomy
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
Meteorology
Physics
Statistics Program
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Counsel ing& Personnel Services
Curri cul um & I nstructi on
H uman Devel opment (I nsti tute for Chi I d Study)
M easurement, Stati sti cs & E val uati on
Special Education
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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Family Studies
Health Education
Kinesiology
COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM
COLLEGE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
COLLEGE OF CHEMICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Biology
Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Entomology
Environmental Sciences
M ari ne- E stuari ne E nvi ronmental Sci ences
A. JAMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Aerospace E ngi neeri ng
Chemical Engineering
C i vi I and E nvi ronmental E ngi neeri ng
E I ectri cal and Computer E ngi neeri ng
F i re Protecti on E ngi neeri ng
M ateri al s and N ucl ear E ngi neeri ng
Mechanical Engineering
Reliability E ngi neeri ng
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ROBERT H.SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Deci si on and I nf ormati on Technol ogi es
Finance
Logistics, Business and Public Policy
M anagement and Organization
M arketi ng
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING aid PRESERVATION
Architecture
U rban Studi es and PI anni ng Program
Interdepartmental Programs
Chemical Physics Program
E nvi ronmental Sci ence and Pol i cy
Systems E ngi neeri ng
RETURNING STUDENTS PROGRAM/COUNSELING CENTER
C harl otte W . N ewcombe F oundati on Schol arshi p
Geral d G . Portney M emori al Schol arshi p
Marilyn K. Brown Memorial Loan
Gerald G. Portney Emergency Fund
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Academi c Achi evement Programs
A i r Force Aerospace studi es Program
Army ROTC
Col I ege Park Schol ars Program
Individual Studies Program
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity
Letters and Sciences
N ati onal Schol arshi ps Offi ce
Honors College
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Alumni Association
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3. Campus Administration, Resources and Student Services
CAM PUS ADM INI STRATI ON
Office of the President
1101 Main Administration Building
301-405-5803
C. Daniel Mote, J r., President
www.umd.edu/PRES
The president is tine chief executive officer of tine University of Maryland. Six vice presidents, who
report to the president manage different divi si ons of the campus adrrini strati on. TheOfficeof
Diversity and I ncl usion, the Department of I ntercol I egi ate Athletics, and the M aryland Fi re and
Rescue Institute report to the Office of the President. The University Senate, a representative
I egi si ati ve body of the uni versi ty, advi ses the presi dent on acaderri c and other matters.
Academic Affairs
1119 M ai n A drri ni strati on B ui I di ng
301-405-5252
Nariman Farvardin, Senior Vice Presi dent and Provost
www. provost, umd.edu
The Seni or V i ce Presi dent for Acaderri c Affai rs and Provost i s the chi ef acaderri c off i cer of the
uni versi ty wi th responsi bi I i ty f or gui di ng the acaderri c devel opmert and di recti on of the i nsti tuti on
i n accordance with the university's mission; ensuri ng that our programs and faculty are of the highest
cal i ber; supporti ng the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff as a special strength; and
promoti ng academic excel lence across the uni versi ty. The deans of the 13 col leges and school sat the
U ni versi ty report di recti y to hi m as do the deans for undergraduate studi es, the graduate school , and
prof essi onal studi es, the dean of the I i brari es and the chi ef i nf ormati on of f i cer. The seni or vi ce
presi dent and provost oversees the devel opmert, revi ew, and i mpl ementati on of al I acaderri c
pol i ci es and regul ati ons; consul ts cl osel y wi th the U ni versi ty Senate and other f acul ty advi sory
groups on acaderri c programs and pol i ci es; and serves as I i ai son wi th other uni versi ty di vi si ons i n
strategi c and I ong- range pi anni ng.
AcfcrinistrativeAffairs
1132 Main Administration Building
301-405-1105
AnnG. Wylie, Vice President
www.admi naffai rs.umd.edu
The Off i ce of the V i ce Presi dent for A drri ni strati ve Affai rs i s responsi bl e for the effecti ve
management of the physi cal , f i seal , and staff support resources of the i nsti tuti on. The off i ce al so
provides campus safety and security, environmental health and safety, materials management, and
other necessary support servi ces. Of parti cul ar i nterest to students are the community awareness and
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security programs offered by the Department of Publ i c Safety, the i nformati on and assi stance
servi ces provi ded by the B ursar for concerns of students regardi ng uni versi ty bi 1 1 i ngs, and the
campus 1 efforts re! ated to sustai nabi I ity.
Student Affairs
2108 Mitchell Building
301-314-8428
Linda Clement, Vice President
www.studentaffai rs.umd.edu
The Off i ce of the V i ce Presi dent for Student Af f ai rs provi des adrni ni strati ve I eadershi p for 15
departments whi ch oversee student I if e. The off i ce serves as a general poi nt of contact for students
and thei r f ami I i es regardi ng housi ng, di ni ng, transportati on, recreati on, we! I ness and non-academi c
student services. Trie office rrai ntai ns I iaison with the university chaplai ns, the Student Government
Association (SGA), and the Graduate Student Government (GSG). I n addition, it provides
adrni ni strati ve support for the Seni or Counci I , Parents and Farni I y Affai rs, and Student Affai rs
Development.
Office of Diversity and I nd usion
1130 Shri ver Laboratory, East Wi ng
301-405-2838
www.odi.umd.edu
The Office of Diversity and I ncl usion (ODI ) has campus-wide responsi bi I ities related to diversity
and equi ty and the U ni versi ty of M aryl and.
Re! ated to equity and compl i ance, ODI i s responsi blefor initiating action and provi di ng servi ce i n
compliance with institutional, state, and federal directives to provide equal education and
employment opportunities for university students, faculty, and staff members. We also monitor the
outcomes of acti ons taken i n thi s regard, reporti ng our f i nidi ngs to the Presi dent, the Campus Senate,
and to the campus community at large. We provide students, faculty, and staff with general
i nformati on and trai ni ng on equity efforts and on the status of equity and compl i ance matters at the
university (eg., sexual harassment prevention training). Students, faculty, or staff having a concern
about possi bl e i nequi ti es or who requi re di spute resol uti on servi ces (e. g. , medi ati on, arbi trati on, etc. )
i n educati onal or empl oyment matters, or who wi sh to regi ster a compl ai nt, may contact either the
Campus Compl i ance Officer at 301-405-2839, or a member of the Campus 1 Equity Counci I (see
Equity Counci I i n chapter 3).
ODI also advises and assists the President and the Provost i n the promotion of the university mission
as it relates to multicultural ism and i ncl usion, broadly conceptual i zed (i .e, race (i ncl usi ve of color
and creed); ethnicity; language national or geographic origin; socioeconomic class (inclusive of
educational level, empl oyment status, and familial configuration); sex and gender; gender identity
and expressi on; sexual ori entati on; physi cal , devel opmental , and psychol ogi cal ability; religi ous,
spiritual, faith- based, or secular affiliation; age and generation; physical appearance, environmental
concern; and, on the basi s of the exerci se of ri ghts secured by the F i rst A mendment) . M ore
sped fically, wefacili tate the bui I di ng of cooperati ve partnershi ps across campus among vari ous
constituencies of students, faculty, and staff on these issues and are oriented toward the real ization of
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an i ncl usi ve, and therefore, affi rrri ng envi ronment for every citizen of the university community.
To meet these equity and diversity goals, ODI sponsors numerous i nitiati ves that promote
i ntergroup rel ati onshi p bui I di ng, cultural competence, sexual harassment and hate cri mes
prevent] on, mul ti cul tural organi zati onal devel opment, and processes compl ai nts of di scri rri rati on
and harassment f ol I owi ng procedures set forth i n the U ni versi ty's Code on E qui ty, D i versi ty, and
I ncl usi on (the compl ete text of thi s Code may be found i n chapter 10) .
ODI 's efforts are di rected toward the devel opment of our students, faculty, and staff becomi ng
principled I eaders, predi sposed to progressi ve acti on; becomi ng democrati c ci ti zens as outstandi ng
in what they do, as in who they are, with respect to their commitment to furthering the tenets of
equity and j usti ce for al I .
Equity Council
1119 M ai n A drri ni strati on B ui I di ng
301-405-5793
www.president.umd.edu/EqCo
The Equity Counci I serves as an advi sory group to the Presi dent and supports the I ongstandi ng and
continuous goal of the University of Maryland to be a rati onal leader in recruiting and retaining a
diverse community of faculty, staff and students. The Counci I provides leadershi p i n the articulation
and devel opment of affi rmati ve acti on pol i ci es and procedures for the campus communi ty . A
particular focus of the Equity Counci I is to review and recommend, as appropriate, search and
selection pol icies and procedures for the university and its col leges and derailments. The Counci I
consi sts of equity Tadrri ni strators from each V i ce Presi dent and Dean's offi ce and the Offi ce of the
President. The Special Assistant to the President for Equity Diversity serves as Chai r of the Counci I .
Dr. Robert E. Waters, J r., Chair
Offi ce of the Seni or V i ce Presi dent for Acaderri c Affai rs and Provost
301-405-5793
1119 M ai n A drri ni strati on B ui I di ng
rewaters@umd.edu
Dr. Brooke Supple, Division of Student Affairs
301-314-8437
2108M Mitchell Building
bsupple@umd.edu
Dr. Coke Farmer, School of Public Health
301-405-2473
2351F School of Public Health Bldg.
cfarmer@umd.edu
Ms. Carolyn Trimble, University Human Resources
301-405-5648
3100 C hesapeake B ui I di ng
ctrimble@umd.edu
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D r. D i anne B arl ow, Col I ege of I nf ormati on Studi es
301-405-2042
4105 H ornbake L i brary
dbarlow@unxl.eclu
Dr. Cordell W. Black, Division of Academic Affairs
301-405-6810
1127 M ai n Adrri ni strati on
cblack@umd.edu
Mr. Paul Brown, Maryland Fire and Rescue I nstitute
4500 Pai nt Branch Parkway
301-226-9963
skypaul@umd.edu
Ms. LaVern Chapman, Robert H. Smith School of Business
301-405-1951
4570 Van M unchi ng Hal I
I chapman@rhsrrith. umd.edu
Ms. Bobvita Salters, Robert H. Smith School of Business
301-405-9571
2570C Van Munching Hal I
bsalters@umd.edu
M s. Roberta H . Coates, Offi ce of the Presi dent
Staff Ombuds Office
301-405-5795
1112 ColeStudent Activities Building
rcoates@umd.edu
Ms. Barbara Duncan, Col I ege of Agriculture and Natural Resources
301-405-0044
1122 Symons Hall
bduncan@umd.edu
Ms. Ingrid Farrell, School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
301-405-6310
1200 A rchitecture B ui I di ng
ifarrell@umd.edu
Dr. KimNickerson, Col I ege of Behavioral and Social Sciences
301-405-7599
2141 Tydings Hall
kni ckerson@bsos. umd.edu
Ms. Lee Ellen Harper, Office of Professional Studies
301-405-2224
2103 Reckord Armory
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lharper@umd.edu
Mr. GeneFerrick, Col lege of Chemical & Life Sciences
301-405-7016
2300GSymonsHall
gene@umd.edu
Ms. Wendy A. Jacobs, College of Arts and Humanities
301-405-2345
1102 Francis Scott Key Hall
wajacobs@umd.edu
M s. Kathy Cavanaugh, Col I ege of A rts and H umaniti es
301-405-2116
1102 Francis Scott Key Hall
kcav@umd.edu
Dr. Stephen Koziol, Col I ege of Education
301-405-3324
2311 Benj arri n B ui I di ng
skoziol@umd.edu
Dr. M argaret M cLaughl i n, Col I ege of Educati on
301-405-6495
1308 B enj arri n B ui I di ng
rrim@umd.edu
Mr. Dean Kitchen, Col I ege of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
301-405-2314
3421 A.V. Williams Building
dkitchen@umd.edu
Ms. Jane Williams, University Libraries
301-405-9124
7107 McKeldin Library
mjwillia@umd.edu.
M r. J ames N ewton, Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es
301-405-6851
2130K Mitchell Building
jnewton@umd.edu
Dr. Gary Pertmer, A.J ames Clark School of Engineering
301-405-3936
1124 Martin Hal I
pertmer@umd.edu
Mr. William L. Powers, School of Public Policy
301-405-6336
2101E Van Munching Hall
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wpowers@umd.edu
Ms. Olive Reid, Philip Merrill Col lege of Journalism
301-405-2433
1117 J ournal i sm B ui I di ng
oreJd@umd.edu
Ms. Cynthia Trombly, University Relations
301-405-2532
3144 R i ggs A I umni Center
ctrombl y@umd.edu
Mr. Kyi and Howard
Office of I nstitutional Research, Planning & Assessment
301-405-5593
1100 Mitchell Building
khoward@umd.edu
Office of Undergraduate Studies
2130 Mitchell Building
301-405-9363
www.ugst.umd.edu
Associate Provost and Dean: Donna B. Hamilton
Associate Dean: KatherineMcAdams
I rterim Associate Dean: J aires Dietz
Assistant Deans: Deborah Reid Bryant, Lisa Kiely, J ames Newton
A ssi starts to tine Dean: M ark K uhn, K athryn Robi nson, L aura SI avi n
Through its many programs, the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es serves al I undergraduate students
at the University and tine faculty and staff that support the undergraduate mission of the campus. The
Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es i s the pri mary di vi si on at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and responsi bl e
for I eadershi p and oversi ght of undergraduate curri cul ar and co-curri cul ar educati on.
University Relations
2119 M ai n A drri ni strati on B ui I di ng
301-405-4680
B rodi e Rerni ngton, V i ce Presi dent
www.urhome.umd.edu
The Division of University Relations conducts a variety of programs to share news, buildties,
and rai se phi I anthropi c support for the U ni versi ty of M aryl and. U ni ts of thi s di vi si on i ncl ude
Development, Marketing and Communications, University of Maryland College Park Foundation
Administration, Special Events, and Alumni Relations. University Relations is responsible for
campus- wi de programs i n al umni aff ai rs, publ i cati ons, f i I m and vi deo presentati ons, medi a rel ati ons,
and management of maj or campus events. The Great Expectations campai gn to rai se $1 bi 1 1 i on i n
pri vate support for uni versi ty pri ori ti es such as schol arshi ps and f aci I i ti es, i s coordi nated by
University Relations.
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University Senate
1100 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-5805
www.senate.umd.edu
The University Senate, anintegral part of the institution's system of shared governance, has
representation from all segments of tine campus community: faculty, staff, undergraduate students,
and graduate students. Parti ci pati on i n tine Senate or any of its 12 Standi ng Committees i s an honor
and a responsibility.
The f ul I Senate meets approxi mate! y ni ne ti mes a year to consi der matters of concern to tine
i nsti tuti on, i ncl udi ng acaderri c i ssues, uni versi ty pol i ci es, pi ans of organi zati on, f aci I i ti es, and the
welfare of faculty, staff, and students. The Senate advi ses the presi dent, the chancel I or, or the Board
of Regents as appropri ate. To become a student senator, students must be el ected by students i n thei r
col I ege or school or the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es i n central i zed, onl i ne el ecti ons. E I ecti ons
are nil d every year duri ng the spri ng semester. Students are al so encouraged to parti ci pate i n Senate
Standi ng Committees, such as Student Affai rs and H uman Rel ati ons. These committees draw
membershi p from the campus community at I arge and cover every aspect of campus I if e and
f uncti on. Detai I s about the el ecti on and appoi rtment process at www.senate umd.edu.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Academic Achievement Procyams
1204 Marie Mount Hal I
301-405-4736
Executive Director: Dr.JerryL. Lewis
www.aap.umd.edu
The Academe Achievement Programs (AAP) pri mari ly provides resources and opportunities for
I ow- i ncome i ndi vi dual s, f i rst generati on col I ege students, di sabl ed students and tradi ti oral I y
under- represented students.
For more i nformati on, see Offi ce of U ndergraduate Studi es secti on i n Chapter 6.
Ackrisaons
301-314-8385
umadrrit@umd.edu
www.admissions.umd.edu
The services offered by the Office of U ndergraduate Admissions are designed to meet the i ndi vi dual
needs of prospective students. The office provides general information about the University of
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M aryl and through brochures, I etters, i nformati on sessi ons, and campus tours. Adrni ssi ons staff
eval uate the appl i cati ons of both freshman and transfer students i n order to sel ect qual if i ed students.
Staff i n U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons al so revi ew al I appl i cati ons for readrni ssi on and rei nstatement.
For more i nformati on about undergraduate admissions, see chapter 1.
Computing Services Office of Information Technology
Phone 301-405-7700
Fax: 301-405-0300
oit@umd.edu
www.oit.umd.edu
The Office of I nformati on Technology (01 T) is part of a University of Maryland students everyday
academic and social life. 01 T plans, develops, supports, and maintains computing, networking, and
tdecommuni cati ons services for the university community to enhance both day-to-day academic and
busi ness goal s and to further the uni versi ty's standard of excel I ence i n educati on and research.
M any faculty members have i integrated technol ogy i nto courses, both i nsi de and outsi de of the
cl assroom Some professors use cl i ckers to col I ect student feedback duri ng cl ass. Through ELMS
(the university's Enterprise Learning Management System powered by Blackboard Academic Suite)
(www.elms.umd.edu), instructors can provide online course materials, col I ect assignments, post
grades electronical I y, and hold discussion sessions. The university's robust wi reless network (one of
the nati on's I argest for a uni versi ty our si ze) gi ves students the abi I i ty to connect to the I nternet from
al most anywhere on campus. Every student I i vi ng i n a resi dence hal I al so has a dedi cated hi gh-speed
data j ack to use when connecti ng to the uni versi ty network from hi s or her room Computer I abs
across campus feature Wi ndows and M aci ntosh envi ronments and provi de pri nti ng servi ces and
course- related software.
The MyUM portal (www.my.umd.edu) gives students a one-stop gateway to numerous university
resources, including e-mail, a personal calendar, and customizable RSS feeds, as well as everything
offered through Testudo (www.testudo. umd.edu), whi ch al I ows you to regi ster for cl asses onl i ne,
see your financial aid status, check your grades, and more.
TheOIT Student Help Desk (www.helpdesk.umd.edu, 301.405.1400) isavailableto answer IT
questi ons and provi de tech support and i s accessi bl e i n person, over the tel ephone, and vi a I i ve chat.
The Help Desk's IT Service Center online resource (www. itsc.umd.edu) enables you to check and
subscri be to servi ce al erts, as wel I as to i niti ate and track hel p requests onl i ne 24/7. Di scounts on
computers, pri nters, software programs, and eel I ul ar devi ces and servi ce are al so avai I abl e to
University of Maryland students. Visit the Academic Computers for Terps (ACT) Web site
(www.act.umd.edu) or the Terrapin Technol ogy Store (www.oit.umd.edu/techstore, 301.314.7000)
for more i nformati on.
Educational Talent Search
3103 Turner Hall
301-324-7763
www.etsp.umd.edu
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E ducati oral Tal ent Search i ncreases the col I ege parti ci pati on of I ow- i ncome and f i rst-generati on
col lege students.
For more i nformati on, see Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es seed on i n Chapter 6.
Education Abroad
1125 Holzapfel Hall, 301-314-7746
www. umd.edu/studyabroad
educati onabroad@umd.edu
Associate Director: Michael Ulrich, Ph.D.
E ducati on A broad provi des i nternati oral , academi cal I y- based experi ences i n support of students'
personal , prof essi oral and i ntel I ectual devel opment. Programs are desi gned to promote i ntercultural
competence, di sci pi i nary send arshi p and f orei gn I anguage acqui si ti on. E ducati on A broad i nspi res
and i nf orms students, equi ppi ng them wi th the knowl edge and ski 1 1 s to eff ecti vel y engage wi th I ocal
and global communities and become cultural ly perceptive citizens. These outcomes are cultivated
and sustained by:
I denti f yi ng and devel opi ng safe, af f ordabl e, academi cal I y ri gorous, geographi cal I y di verse,
cul tural I y chal I engi ng and transf orrni ng study abroad programs across a wi de range of disciplines
• A dvi si ng students i n the sel ecti on of sui tabl e programs
• Prepari ng students to maxi rnize learni ng opportunities whi I e abroad and upon thei r return
• Adrni ni steri ng hi gh-qual ity study abroad programs i n partnershi p with U M faculty and staff
and col I eagues f rom other i nsti tuti ons
• I ntegrati ng study abroad with campus curricul urn, programs and activities
• I ncreasi ng student parti ci nation i n study abroad
• Advocati ng for i nternati oral educati on to enri ch U M 's i nstituti oral i dentity
Dependent on derartmental approval , students may use study abroad to f ulf i 1 1 maj or, rri nor, or
graduation requi rements, i ncl udi ng CORE and el ecti ves. I n addition to coordi rati ng programs
sponsored by academi c derailments, E ducati on A broad staff offers advi si ng to al I U ni versi ty of
M aryl and students i nterested i n studyi ng abroad.
Study Abroad Process
Students consi deri ng studyi ng i n another country for a semester, year, summer or wi nter are
encouraged to vi si t E ducati on A broad and revi ew the websi te approxi matel y one year before they
pi an to study abroad.
The off i ce's resource I i brary provi des i nformati on on programs offered by M aryl and as wel I as by
other uni versi ti es and other provi ders. E ducati on A broad staff i nf orms students of the necessary
steps i n obtai ni ng academi c credi t and appl yi ng f i nanci al ai d to thei r program of choi ce.
Types of Study Abroad Programs
Programs sponsored by Maryland s academe dEpartments
Students may receive resident credit at M aryl and for programs sponsored by U M academic
derailments and adrni ni stered by Educati on A broad. These i ncl ude semester programs i n London,
Nice, Alcal§, Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Shanghai, Beijing, and Haifa and short term courses taught
by M aryl and f acul ty duri ng the Summer and Wi nter terms. A ppl i cati on i nformati on i s avai I abl e
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from the E ducati on A broad websi te.
Programs with institutional or organizational arrangements with Maryland
M aryland Exchange Programs: Exchange students are di rectiy enrol led as f ul I -ti me students at one
of a number of presti gi ous f orei gn uni versi ti es around the worl d wi th whi ch the U ni versi ty of
M aryl and has agreements. I n turn, students from the partner uni versi ti es abroad enrol I at M aryl and
for a semester or year. Exchanges are often re! ated to academi c departments, and requi re extensi ve
I anguage or academi c background and at I east a 3. grade poi nt average. M any offer tui ti on
waivers. There are specific exchange programs for students majori ng i n Chemistry, J ournal ism
Communi cati on, and M athemati cs, among other f i el ds of study.
The University of Maryland also has agreements in pi ace for its students to study abroad through the
following institutions or organizations: Macquarie University (Australia), the University of Leiden
(the Netherlands), StudyAustralian~he Education Abroad Network, the Danish Institute for Study
Abroad (DIS), ACTR Russia, and the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).
Programs recognized by Maryland but without any drectsponsorsMp or arrangement
M aryl and students who wi sh to study abroad through other institutions must attend a General
Advising session, and meet wi th a Study A broad Advisor to discuss the transferability of credits
before appl yi ng to the study abroad program Detai I s on the process for appl yi ng and transf erri ng
credit are avai I able from the "How to Get Started" section of www, urrd.edu/studyabroad .
Officeof Extended Studies
0132 Main Administration Building
301-405-7762
Chuck Wi I son, Assi stant V i ce Presi dent for Extended Studi es
oes.umd.edu
TheOffice of Extended Studies administers the University's Summer Term Freshmen First, Young
Scholars Program Freshmen Connection Program Winter Term and Professional Programs.
Sumner Term offers over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate courses and non-credit workshops
that are open to current M aryl and students, visiting students from other col I eges, graduates,
professionals, high school students, and more. Classes are offered morning, afternoon, evening, and
onl i ne duri ng two 6- week sessi ons or four 3- week sessi ons. I n the Young Scholars Program
academi cally qualified high school j uni ors and seni ors pursue academi c i interests, di scover career
opportuni ti es, and I earn about uni versi ty I i f e In Young Scholars Discovery ri si ng ei ght and ni nth
graders expl ore bol d i deas through di verse courses and semi nars that encourage creati ve reasoni ng
and problem sol vi ng. Freshmen First provides fal I and spri ng newly admitted M aryland freshmen
an opportunity to transiti on i nto whi I e earni ng academi c credit.
TheFreshmen Connection Pro-am is a fal I semester academic program specif ical ly designed for
students who conf i rm spri ng adrri ssi on to the U ni versi ty of M aryl and. Students who enrol I i n thi s
extension program earn up to 17 credits toward thei r undergraduate degree.
Winter Term i s a three- week sessi on i n J anuary offeri ng more than 200 undergraduate and
graduate courses as we! I as noncredit workshops. Wi nter Term provi des an opportunity for students
to accel erate thei r progress toward graduati on, f ulf i 1 1 prerequi sites, and meet el i gi bi I ity requi rements
for certain majors.
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Professional Programs provi des I i f el ong I earni ng opportuni ti e5 for worki ng prof essi oral s at the U ni v
U ni versi ty of M aryl and . P rof essi oral master degrees and graduate certi f i cates are offered i n ei ther
the traditional face-to-face cl assroom envi ronment or through the f I exi bleonlinel earni ng format.
Prof essi oral Programs alsoincl ude post-baccal aureate opportuni ti es that assi st i n preparati on for
professional schools, graduate programs, and professional achievement as well as customized
programs that i ncl ude semi nars, work force trai ni ng, or short courses crafted for i ndustry appl i cati on.
Student Financial Services C enter
1135 Lee Bui I ding
301-31^9000
umfinaid@umd.edu
www.financialaid.umd.edu
The Off i ce of Student F i nanci al A i d (OSFA ) adrri ni sters a vari ety of f i nanci al assi stance and student
empl oyee programs. A ssi stance i s granted pri mari I y on the basi s of the appl i cants f i nanci al need as
determined by the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA). The OSFA staff isavailable
for i ndi vidual counsel i ng on matters pertai ni ng to f i nanci ng a col lege education. For additional
information, see section end tied Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid.
Honor Societies
www. uni on. umd.edu/studentorg/
Students who excel i n send arshi p and I eadershi p may be i nvited to j oi n the appropri ate honor
society. Honor societies at Maryland include
Alpha Chi Sigma (Cherristry)
* A I pha E psi I on (A gri cul tural E ngi neeri ng)
*A I pha E psi I on Delta (Pre-M ed)
A I pha E psi I on Rho (B roadcast J ournal i sm)
*Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)
*Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Scholarship)
A I pha Phi Si gma (Criminal J usti ce)
A I pha Zeta (A gri cul ture)
B eta A I pha Psi (A ccounti ng)
Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Management)
Black Honors Caucus
*Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering)
Delta N u A I pha (Transportati on)
Delta Phi Alpha (German)
Delta Sigma Pi (Business)
Eta Beta Rho (Hebrew)
*Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering)
*GammaTheta U psi I on (Geography)
*Golden Key Honor Society (Leadership/Scholarship)
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*Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
* K appa Tau A I pha (J ournal i sm)
*LambdaPi Eta (Speech Communication)
* M ortar B oard N ati onal H onor Soci ety (Schol arshi p)
* N ati onal Soci ety of Col I egi ate Schol ars
*OmegaChi Epsi I on (Chemistry Engineering)
*Omega Rho (Business)
*Omicron Delta Epsi I on (Economics)
*Orricron Delta Kappa (Scholarship/Leadership)
*Order of Omega (Fraternity/Sorority Leadership)
Phi Alpha Epsilon (HealtiYHuman Resources)
*Phi AlphaTheta (History)
Phi Beta Kappa (Scholarship)
Phi Chi Theta (Business and Economics)
*Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Scholarship)
*Phi Kappa Phi (Senior/Graduate Scholarship)
*Phi Sigma (Biology)
*Phi Sigma Pi (Scholarship/Leadership)
*Phi Sigma lota (French/Italian)
*Pi Sigma A I pha (Political Science)
*Phi SigmaTheta
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering)
*Pri mannum Honor Society
*Psi Chi (Psychology)
Si gma A I pha Orri cron (M i crobi ol ogy)
Sigma Delta Chi (Journalism)
*Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)
*SigmaTau Delta (English)
*TauBetaPi (Engineering)
Tau Beta Sigma
* M ember of A ssoci ati on of Col I ege H onor Soci eti es
I ntercrilecpate Athletics
Comcast Center
301-314-7075
www. umterps.com
The Department of I ntercol I egi ate Athl eti cs i s responsi bl e for di recti ng i ntercol I egi ate athl eti c
programs for both women and men, and for managi ng tine campus' athl eti c compl ex.
Women's i ntercol I egi ate athl eti c teams i ncl ude cross country, f i el d hockey, soccer and vol I eybal I i n
the f al I ; basketbal I , competi ti ve cheer, swi mmi ng, i ndoor track/f i el d and gyrmasti cs duri ng the
wi nter; and I acrosse, softbal I , outdoor track/f i el d and water pol o i n the spri ng. Tenni s and golf
competi ti on i s schedul ed i n both the f al I and spri ng seasons.
There are men's teams i n f ootbal I , soccer and cross country i n the f al I ; basketbal I , swi mm ng,
wresti i ng, and i ndoor track/f i el d duri ng the wi nter; and basebal I , I acrosse and outdoor track/f i el d i n
the spri ng. Tenni s and golf competi ti on i s schedul ed i n both the f al I and spri ng seasons.
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M en's and women's i ntercol I egi ate athl eti c teams compete i n the N ati onal Col I egi ate Athl eti c
Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and in the Ati antic Coast Conference (ACC).
Eligibility Retirements
Student-athletes must meet all NCAA, ACC and University of Maryland requirements for
eligibility. Thechart below serves only as a guideline to eligibility rules and does not provide
compl ete detai I . ANN CA A requi rements are avai I abl e vi a www.NCAA.org .
NCAA Conti ruing Eligibility and Progress Towards Degree Guidelines
Year of Initial
Cd legate Enroll merit
Semester of Full-Time
Enrollment
NCAA Requirements
Fall 2003 -present
E nteri ng 1st semester
(1st year)
Must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility
Center
1
E nteri ng 2nd semester
1
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned previ ous
semester
*1.29UM GPA
E nteri ng 3rd semester
(2nd year)
* 18 hours earned during previous regular
acaderri c year and 24 for the year
*6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned i n
previ ous semester
*1.8 NCAA GPA
Enteri ng 4th semester
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits previ ous
semester
* 1.80 NCAA GPA
E nteri ng 5th semester
(3rd year)
* 40% (*48 degree appl i cabl e credits) of
degree requi rement compl eted
* 18 hours duri ng previ ous regul ar acaderri c
year
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned previ ous
semester
* 1.90 NCAA GPA
* declaration of degree program
1
E nteri ng 6th semester
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned previ ous
semester
* 1.90 NCAA GPA
E nteri ng 7th semester
(4th year)
* 60% (*72 degree applicable credits) of
degree requi rement compl eted
* 18 hours earned during previous regular
academic year
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned previ ous
semester
* 2.00 NCAA GPA
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Enteri ng 8th semester
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned i n
previous semester
* 2.00 NCAA GPA
Enteri ng 9th semester
(5th year)
* 80% (*96 degree appl i cabl e credits) of
degree requi rerrent compl eted
* 18 hours earned in previous regular
academic year
* 6 degree appl i cabl e credits earned previ ous
semester
* 2.00 NCAA GPA
¥ Based on 120 credit degree program
1. Student-athl etes are al I owed 4 seasons of eligibility witinin 5 cal endar years from the ti me they
f i rst enrol I f ul I -ti me i n a col legiate i nstitution. When they parti ci pate i n any competition i n thei r
sport (i ncl udi ng a scri mrrage with outsi de competiti on), whether it i s f or one rri nute or an enti re
contest, they have used a season of competiti on and one of thei r four years of eligibility.
2. Student-athl etes must be enrol I ed f ul I -ti me, that i s, carry a rri ni mum of 12 credit hours each
semester to be el i gi bl e to practi ce or compete with thei r team I f a student-athl ete drops bel ow 12
hours he/she wi 1 1 i mmedi atel y be i nel i gi bl e to practi ce or compete, and hi s/her athl eti cs grant- in-aid
wi 1 1 be revoked unl ess otherwi se approved by the Department of Athl eti cs. G raduati ng seni ors who
need I ess than 12 credi t hours to compl ete degree requi rements may recei ve an excepti on to enrol I i n
less than 12 credit hours by compl eti ng a Less Than 12 form avai lable i n the ASCDU .
3. Student-athl etes are requi red to meet multi pi e sets of acaderri c standards i n order to rrai ntai n
el i gi bi I ity f or athl eti c competiti on. These standards are di dated by the N CAA and the Athl eti c
Counci I . I n additi on, student-athl etes may be requi red to mai ntai n standards di dated by the col I ege
of thei r maj or for either adrri ssi on i nto a degree program or mai ntai ni ng enrol I mert.
4Transf er student-athl etes must meet al I N CAA , A CC and U M D requi rements i n order to be
immediately eligible. PI ease note that in certain cases NCAA and A CC eligibility requi rements are
more stri ngent than U M D adrri ssi ons requi rements.
5. 1 nel i gi bl e student-athl etes are not permitted to compete or travel .
6. F i rst semester freshman who do not meet the cumul ati ve G PA requi rements, may seek an appeal
under certai n ci rcumstances. Transfer student-athl etes are requi red to attai n the appropri ate
cumulative GPA based upon the number of f ul I -ti me semesters they have been enrol led i n any
institution.
7.Disrrissed and later rei nstated student-athletes are i nel igi blefor competition unti I they meet
desi gnated grade poi nt averages.
The Department of I ntercol legiate Athletics (I CA) also sponsors a number of awards for
achievement i n athletics and/or scholarshi p. For further i information, contad the Academic Support
and Career Development unit (ASCDU), 301-314-7043.
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International Education Services
3116 Mitchell Building
301-314-7740
D i rector: V al eri e Wool ston
E-mail: iesadv@deans.umd.edu
www. i nternati onal . umd.edu/l E S
I nternati onal students and f acul ty recei ve a wi de vari ety of servi ces desi gned to hel p them benef i t
from their experience in the United States. International Education Services (IES) works closely
wi th the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons, eval uati ng academi c records from overseas and
processi ng appl i cati ons for English prof i ci ency, vi sa, and f i nanci al requi rements. I E S sponsors
ori entati on programs, i mm grati on and empl oyment serni nars, and the G I oral Communi ti es,
I i vi ng- 1 earni ng program i n Dorchester H al I . I E S advi sors counsel i nternati onal students concerni ng
i mm grati on and personal i ssues.
F-landJ -1 status students Students with F-l or J -1 status are responsible for foil owing the
regul ati ons of the U .S. Customs and I mmi grati on Servi ce(U SCI S) pertai ni ng to the r vi sa status. The
regul ati ons affect extensi on of stay, transfers, off-campus empl oyment authori zati on, practi cal
trai ni ng, and course loads. The Office of I nternati onal Education Services is the only office on
campus authori zed to si gn i mm grati on documents.
Maintaining Status
• Full-time registration: I n order to mai ntai n f ul I -ti me student status for i mm grati on purposes,
F-l and J -1 undergraduate students are expected to register for and complete a mi ni mum credit
load of 12 hours per semester. Pre-approval from I ES is requi red if you are goi ng to complete
the semester with fewer than 12 credits.
• Documents: I nternati onal students must have a val id passport at al I ti mes unless exempt from
passport requirements. If your 1-20 or DS-2109 will soon expire you should apply for an
extensi on at I east 30 days pri or to the program compl eti on date on the document. To travel
outside theLI.S. and re-enter as an F-l orj -1, an advisor in I ES must sign your 1-20 or
DS-2109 before you leave.
• Health I insurance: J -1 students are requi red to carry adequate health i insurance whi le
attendi ng the uni versi ty . Students must ei ther purchase the heal th i insurance pi an avai I abl e i n
the H eal th Center or show proof of coverage that meets Department of State gui del i nes. F - 1
students are strongly encouraged to purchase university health i insurance. Visit the Health
Center for assi stance with i nsurance.
Letters and Sciences
1117 Hornbake Library
301-314-8418
Assistant Dean/Director: Deborah Reid Bryant, Ph. D.
askltsc@umd.edu
www.ltsc.umd.edu
General Advising: 301-314-8418
Pre-Law Advising: www.prelaw.umd.edu
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Credit-by-Exam 301-314-8418
www.ltsc.umd.eclu
Letters and Sci ences i s the acaderri c home for students expl ori ng a vari ety of f i el ds before sel ectj ng
a maj or, for post-baccal aureate students taki ng additional course work, arid for non-degree seeki ng
students taki ng undergraduate courses. Letters and Sci ences may al so serve as the acaderri c home
for students compl eti ng requi rements for entry i nto a L i rrited E nrol I ment Program
For more i rformati on, see Offi ce of U ndergraduate Studi es seed on i n Chapter 6.
Maryland Encash Institute(MEI)
1117 Col e Student A cti vi ti es B ui I di ng
301-405-8634
Director: Dr. Elizabeth Driver
www.mei.umd.edu
The Maryland English I nstitute (M El ) provides English language instruction and assessment at the
postsecondary I eve! for speakers of other I anguages who wi sh to I earn English for acaderri c,
prof essi onal , or personal reasons. MEI fulfills itsmission by provi di ng
• courses for matriculated students
• courses for i nternati onal teachi ng assi starts
• afull-time, multi-level Intensive English Program
• short courses for members of the campus and I ocal community
• custom-designed programs for special groups
• eval uati on of the E ngl i sh I anguage prof i ci ency of prospecti ve and provi si onal I y adrri tted
students
• assessment of oral communi card on ski 1 1 s of i nternati onal teachi ng assi starts
M E I offers ri gorous courses of study whi I e provi di ng a posi ti ve and supporti ve I earni ng communi ty
and promoting irtercultural understanding.
Two regular i nstructional programs are offered for provisional I y admitted and prospective
undergraduate students who are non- rati ve speakers of E ngl i sh: a serri - i rtensi ve program for
provi si onal I y adrri tted students and a f ul I -ti me i rtensi ve program for prospecti ve students.
Senri-I nbensive(UMEI 005): This program is open only to students admitted to the University of
Maryland. For information on University of Maryland English proficiency requirements, please see
the I nternati onal E ducati on Servi ces web si te at
www. i nternati onal . umd.edu/sparkpl ug/commorVi mages/i es/E ngl i shTestRequi rements2009. pdf .
Students who are provi si onal I y adrri tted to the U ni versi ty sati sf actori I y compl ete U M E I 005 the r
fi rst semester in order to become fully adrri tted, full -time students at the University. UMEI 005
cl asses meet f i ve days a week, two hours a day. The program i s desi gned especi al I y to perfect the
language ski I Is necessary for academic work at the U ni versity of M aryland. No credit is given
toward any University degree.
I nbenave: Thisfull-ti me Engl ish language program is open to non-native speakers who wish to
i improve tha'r English for acaderri c, prof essi onal or personal reasons. There are three i rtensi ve
E ngl i sh sessi ons per year: One for f al I semester, one for spri ng, and a seven-week sessi on i n the
summer. Each consists of approxi mately 23 hours of i nstruction weekly. The program offers five
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I evel s of i nstructi on, begi nni ng through advanced.
Sati sf actory compl eti on of the program does not guarantee acceptance at the U ni versi ty . E nrol I ment
is by permission of the director, and no credit is given toward any University degree. Tuition
rerri ssi on cannot be appl i ed to M E I courses.
Officeof Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)
1101 Hornbake Library
301-405-5615 or 405-5616
www.umd.edu/OM SE
The Office of M ulti -ethnic Student Education at UM D currentiy serves over 8,200 multi -ethnic
students. M any of the students served by OM SE are achi evi ng at hi gh rates of personal and
prof essi oral excel I ence. N everthel ess, there are others who are experi end ng academi c and personal
chal I enges as outi i ned i n the Off i ce of I nstituti oral Research PI anni ng and Assessment U M CP data
on undergraduate retention and graduation rates. OM SE provides programs and resources that
support the academi c, personal and prof essi oral excel I ence of students. The mi ssi on of the Off i ce of
M ulti -ethnic Student Education is di rectiy I i nked to the el i mi nation of the achievement gap at the
University of Maryland. With that goal in mind, OMSE provides direct and indirect services through
programs such as a wal k i n tutorial program study lab, weekly honors program mentori ng program
Check Ups, Academic Excel I ence Society, Col lege Success Scholars, Road Map to Success, Gold
Standard, annual American I ndian Powwow and a myriad of services that recognize the racial and
ethnic nuances of students.
OM SE 's servi ces emphasi ze the i mportance of " seei ng" al I students from a gl oral i integrated
perspective. The OM SE team is dedicated to our motto of high expectations, high standards and
ongoing excellence. The political and historical patterns of the University of Maryland continues to
frame our unwaveri ng commitment to addressi ng the cl i mate of i ndifference, racial/diversity
i ncompetence and mi si nf ormed perspecti ves that conti nue to permeate the everyday experi ences of
mul ti -ethni c students. O M SE encourages al I students to i denti f y empoweri ng strategi es to ensure
matri cul ati on, retenti on, graduati on, and excel I ent academi c outcomes.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Melvin Berstein, Vice President for Research
ORAU Councilor, University of Maryland
www.orau.org
Si nee 1951, students and f acul ty of U ni versi ty of M aryl and have benef i ted from i ts membershi p i n
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU is a consortium of 98 colleges and universities
and a contractor for the US Derailment of Energy (DOE) located i n Oak Ridge, Tennessee. ORAU
works with its member i nstituti ons to hel p thei r students and faculty gai n access to federal research
facilities throughout the country; to keep its member i nf ormed about opportuniti es for f el I owshi p,
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scholarshi p, and research appoi ntments; and to organize research al Nances among its members.
Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), the DOE facility that ORAL!
operates, undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, as well as faculty enjoy access to a multitude of
opportuniti es for study and research. Students can parti ci pate i n programs coveri ng a wi de vari ety of
disciplines i ncl udi ng busi ness, earth sci ences, epi denri ol ogy, engi neeri ng, physi cs, geol ogi cal
sciences, pharmacology, ocean sciences, biomedical sciences, nuclear chemistry, arid mathematics.
A ppoi ntment and program I ength range from one month to four years. M any of these programs are
especi al I y desi gned to i ncrease the numbers of underrepresented rri nori ty students pursui ng degrees
i n science-and engi neeri ng- related disci pi i nes, and details on locations and benefits can be found i n
the ORISE Catalog of Education and Training Programs, whi ch i s avai I abl e at www.orau.gov/ori se/et
www.orau.gov/ori se/educ. htm or by cal I i ng the contacts below.
ORA U 's Off i ce of Partnershi p Devel opment seeks opportuniti es for partnershi ps and al I i ances
among ORUA's members, private industry, and major federal facilities. Activities include faculty
development programs, such as the Ralph E. PoweJ unior Faculty Enhancement Awards, the
Visiting I ndustrial Scholars Program consortium research funding initiatives, faculty research and
support programs as wel I as servi ces to chi ef research off i cers.
For more i information about ORAL! and its programs, contact:
M el vin Bernstein
V i ce Presi dent for Research
ORAL! Councilor for University of Maryland
MonnieE. Champion
ORAL! Corporate Secretary
865-576-3306
Visit the ORAL! homepageatwww.orau.org.
Orientation
1102 Cole Field House
301-314-8217
Director: Gerry Strumpf
www.orientation.umd.edu
The goal of Orientation is to i ntroduce new students to the University of M aryland community. The
Ori entati on Off i ce offers a wi de range of transitional programmi ng and servi ces for students and
their families as they prepare to attend the University of Maryland.
For more i nformati on, see Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es seed on i n Chapter 6.
Pre-C d lege Procyams
1107 West Education Annex
301-405-6776
301-314-9155
Executive Di rector: Georgette Hardy DeJ esus
pre-col I ege@umd.edu
www. precol I ege. umd.edu
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Upward Bound Programs: 301-405-6776
Upward Bound-Math and Science Program (UB-MS): 301-405-1773
The University of Maryland Pre-College Programs in Office Of Undergraduate Studies is comprised
of the federally and state funded Upward Bound Programs. These programs generate the ski I Is and
moti vati on necessary for success i n post-secondary educati on. Pre-Col I ege Programs i s part of the
Federal TRI O Programs, which provides educational opportunity outreach programs designed to
moti vate and provi de support to I ow- i ncome and/or f i rst-generati on col I ege bound hi gh school
students.
For more i nformati on, see Offi ce of U ndergraduate Studi es seed on i n Chapter 6.
Office of the Registrar
First floor Mitchell Building
301-314-8240
Registrar: Chuck Wilson
www.testudo.umd.edu
The Offi ce of the Regi strar provi des servi ces to students and acaderri c departments rel ated to the
processes of regi strati on, schedul i ng, withdrawal , and graduati on. The offi ce al so mai ntai ns students'
acaderri c records and i ssues transcri pts. Staff members are avai I abl e to students for consultati on. For
detailed information about registration procedures, student records, and academic regulations, see
chapter 4.
Center for Teaching Excellence
0405 Marie Mount Hall
301-405-9356
Director: Spencer Benson
cte@umd.edu
www.cte.umd.edu
The Center for Teachi ng Excel I ence supports departmental , i ndi vi dual and campus- wi de efforts to
enhance teaching and learning at the University of Maryland. The Center offers assistance to
departments, faculty, graduate and undergraduate teachi ng assi stants. The Center al so adrri ni sters an
undergraduate teaching assistants program a University-wide teaching and learning program for
graduate teachi ng assi stants, vari ous faculty and graduate student I earni ng communiti es, a summer
i nstitute for faculty i interested i n enhanci ng thei r use of technol ogy for student I earni ng, vari ous
Send arshi p of Teachi ng and L earni ng programs and support for attendance to regi onal and rati oral
meeti ngs focused on teachi ng and I earni ng.
See al so the Offi ce of U ndergraduate Studi es seed on i n C hapter 6.
Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR)
2100D (2nd Floor) McKeldin Library
301-314-6786
Francis DuVi rage
ugresearch@umd.edu
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www.ugresearch.unxl.edu
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR) is an initiative of the Office of the Dean
of U ndergraduate Studi es. Created as a resource for students and faculty, the Center serves as a
cl eari nghiouse for both on-campus and off-campus research opportuniti es for undergraduates. M aj or
programs of the M CU R i ncl ude M aryl and Student Researchers, whi ch permits faculty to list
research opportuniti es open to undergraduates duri ng the acaderri c year, and M aryl and Summer
Send ars, whi ch provi des fundi ng for students to conduct summer research (on campus or el sewhere
i n the U S or abroad as needed) under the mentorshi p of a M aryl and faculty member.
For more i nformati on, see Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es secti on i n Chapter 6.
Tutoring
1204 Marie Mount
301-405-4745
www.umd.edu/AAP
The Intensive Educational Development Program (I ED) in the Academic Achievement Programs
(AAP) provi des tutoring services for eligible University of Maryland students. The schedule for
tutori ng, study ski 1 1 s, math support, and E ngl i sh support cl asses i s avai I abl e at 2110 M ari e M ount.
Acaderri c support cl asses are offered for many I ower-l evel CORE cl asses, i ncl udi ng math and
E ngl i sh cl asses, as wel I as f or sel ected entry- 1 evel cl asses for numerous maj ors (for exampl e
Business or Biological Sciences). For a schedule of classes as wel I aseligibilitystatusforAAP's
servi ces, pi ease contact the Tutori ng Coordi nator at 301-405-4745 or yukako@umd.edu. A I so,
pi ease check AA P's webpage at www. umd.edu/aap for schedul es, j ob opportuniti es as tutors, and
further i nformati on about the program
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Alumni Association
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
301-405-4678
www.al urmi .umd.edu
The University of Maryland Alumni Association is a non-profit membership organization for
alumni of the University of Maryland, College Park. By taking traditional and innovative approaches
to al urmi programrri ng, the al urmi associ ati on f i 1 1 s many purposes, i ncl udi ng the needs of students.
I n conj uncti on with Seni or Counci I and the Offi ce of Student Affai rs, the al urmi associ ati on
supports professional development programs to prepare students for life in the "real world."
Prospecti ve and current students may appl y for schol arshi ps through the M aryl and A I urmi
Association Schol arshi p Program New graduates receive a one-year compl i mentary membershi p i n
the al urmi associ ati on that i ncl udes its f ul I range of benefits. Y ears two and three after graduati on
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are offered at a di scourted rate of $25 per year. The al umni associ ati on al so offers graduates access
to the Onl i ne A I umni Community-a free onl i ne networki ng tool al I owi ng graduates to connect with
M aryl and al umni and f ri ends based on shared i interests, common acquai ntances, prof essi ons,
I ocati ons and more. U pon graduati on, the al umni associ ati on i nvites new graduates to j oi n its Y oung
A I umni C I ub, whi ch provi des acti vi ti es for al umni who have graduated i n the I ast 10 years.
I n additi on to student programmi ng, the al umni associ ati on honors al umni who have di sti ngui shed
themsel ves prof essi onal I y and personal I y through the U ni versi ty of M aryl and A I umni A ssoci ati on
Hall of Fame and Annual Awards Gala. It provides special programs and services, such as consumer
di scounts, that benefit al I al umni . 1 1 promotes conti nui ng educati on through its cultural semi nars and
i nternati onal travel program M ost of al I the al umni associ ati on seeks to bui I d the Terrapi n spi rit by
supporfj ng more than 30 al umni cl ubs and acaderri c chapters throughout the country arid the worl d.
The al umni associ ati on has 28 staff members, i s governed by a board of al umni vol unteers, and i s
supported by counti ess other al umni vol unteers around the country.
Book Center
Stamp Student U ni on, I ower I eve!
301-314-BOOK
www.shopterp.com
The University Book Center operated by Barnes & Noble is the official bookstore for the University
of M aryl and. The B ook Center i s onl y store that carri es textbooks for all of your cl asses. There i s a
I arge sel ecti on of Used textbooks and Textbook Rental i s avai I abl e i n many courses. A I arge
sel ecti on of general -i nterest books, I iterature, techni cal books, and best sel I ers can be found on the
I ower I eve! of the store. The Book Center al so carri es a wi de sel ecti on of school suppl i es, and
i mpri nted sportswear and re! ated items. The Book Center website i s www.shopterp.com
The Book Center is open:
M onday - Thursday 9: 00 am - 6: 00 pm
Friday 9:00 am -5:00 pm
Saturday 11: 00 am - 4: 00 pm
Sunday 12: 00 pm - 4: 00 pm
* Additional hours for special events.
University Career Center and the Presidents Promise (UCC/TPP)
3100 H ornbake L i brary, South Wi ng
301-314-7225
UCC: he! p@umd.edu
www.CareerCenter.umd.edu
Refer to our web site for current hours of operation and hours of career assistance.
Mission
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The University Career Center and The Presidents Promise office supports the University of
M aryl and's mi ssi on and its academi c programs by provi di ng a vari ety of programs and servi ces to
meet the di verse career devel opment and empl oyment needs of degree-seeki ng students and al urmi .
The Center teaches, advi ses arid counsel s students to make deci si ons about career i interests,
empl oyment and furthering educational pursuits such as professional or graduate school. It
col I aborates wi th academi c departments, empl overs and al urmi i n the del i very of workshops,
servi ces and career/i nternshi p f ai rs.
Ti me and agai n employers state that the competitive candidate wi 1 1 have outside the classroom
experi ences that compl ement the academi c curri cul um Through the Presi dents Promi se, each
student has the chance to engage i n a sped al experi ence and offers the opportunity for extraordi nary
personal growth. Some students achieve this growth through hands-on research, study abroad, or
i nternshi ps i n the publ i c and pri vate sectors. Others take on I eadershi p rol es or f i nd f ul f i 1 1 ment i n
community servi ce programs. Presi dents Promi se staff i s avai I abl e to hel p students navi gate through
al I opti ons to sel ect the best opportuniti es. I n additi on, dedi cated faculty and staff are al so avai I abl e
to hel p students chart a course to enhance thei r academi c experi ence.
Resources
Career and E mployment Resource Room The Career and E mpl oyment Resource Room i s a
central pi ace to I earn about our many servi ces and resources on career pi anni ng, i nternshi ps,
appl yi ng to graduate/ prof essi oral school , and the j ob search. The Resource Room contai ns a
comprehensi ve col I ecti on of books, computers wi th i nternet connecti ons, and empl oyer i nf ormati on.
Peer Career E ducators are al so avai I abl e to answer questi ons and assi st i n the use of avai I abl e
resources. The Resource Room i s open to al I graduate and undergraduate students and al urmi of the
U ni versi ty of M aryl and Col I ege Park and Shady G rove campuses.
Career Assistance Thi rty-rri nute Same Day Career assi stance appoi ntments and pre-schedul ed
I ndi vi dual Career A ssi stance appoi ntments are avai I abl e wi th our staff. D uri ng thi s ti me assi stance i s
provi ded to students i n i dentifyi ng maj ors suited to thei r i interests, hel pi ng them to understand the
worl d of work, and prepari ng them for the j ob search by f ocusi ng on thei r ski 1 1 s and i interests. We
al so provi de gui dance i n the graduate school appl i cati on process, and work with al urmi i n begi nni ng
their career changes. (Phone 301.314.7233)
Web Resources The UCC/TPP provides 24 hour access to various resources:
www.Carea-Cenber.umd.edu: read articles about career pi anni ng, job hunti ng, and
empl oyment trends; keep up-to-date about new programs, services, and events; register for
Careers4Terps; access FOC U S and expl ore graduate school opti ons. A n extensi ve I i st of
I i nks to other I nternet j ob and career si tes wi 1 1 provi de addi ti oral hel p.
www.intanational.umd.edu/ge: research, identify, connect with arid engage in
i nternati oral study, i nternshi ps, vol unteeri ng, teachi ng, and work experi ences.
wwwPre5idenb5PronrisaiJTd.edu: navi gate the opportuni ti es avai I abl e at M aryl and that
compl ement student academi c pursuits and bri ng cl assroom knowl edge to I if e.
CareersCTerps (C4T): For fast and comprehensive access to employment opportunities, al I students
shoul d regi ster for Careers4Terps, whi ch provi des students free access tojob Listi ngs, O n-Campus
I ntervi ewi ng and Resume Referral . 1 1 al so gi ves you updated i nf ormati on on career and j ob f ai rs and
empl oyer i nf ormati on sessi ons. C4T students recei ve sped al e- mai I bul I eti ns on upcorni ng
empl oyment events rel ated to thei r maj or.
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On-Campus I ntervi ewi ng (OC I ): OCI offers students the opportunity to i ntervi ew on campus with
a vari ety of organi zati ons for full-time^ i nternshi p, or part-ti me posi ti ons. To parti ci pate, students
must regi ster for Careers4Terps. OC I i s al so avai I abl e to recent al urmi .
J ob L isti ng: C urrent j ob I i sti ngs- i ncl udi ng part-ti me, i nternshi p, graduate assi stantshi p, and
f ul I -ti me posi ti ons are accessi bl e 24 hours vi a C4T. Additional j obs are often posted on the bul I eti n
boards i nsidethe UCC/TPP suite. Students seeki ng short term part-ti mejobs should consider our
Quick Bucks e-mail service.
C redentials Services U ndergraduateAgraduate students and al urmi of the U ni versi ty of M aryl and
Col I ege Park and Shady G rove campuses can establ i sh permanent prof essi onal f i I es to hoi d letters of
recommendation and background i nf ormati on i n support of appl i cati ons for empl oyment and
graduate/professional school . There is a smal I fee.
Resume Referral : Students and al urmi can present thei r qual i f i cati ons to empl overs who are not
i ntervi ewi ng on campus. By regi steri ng with Careers4Terps you j oi n a pool of candi dates accessi bl e
to empl overs who are requesti ng appl i cants with specif i c ski 1 1 s or backgrounds to f i 1 1 thei r current
j ob openi ngs. E mpl overs revi ew resumes and then di recti y contact qual i f i ed candi dates to arrange
off i ce i ntervi ews or to request addi ti onal i nf ormati on.
Virtual Mock I nbervievus These are self-produced practice i ntervi ews. Through use of an
i nteracti ve kiosk located i n the UCC/TPP suite, sessions are digital ly recorded and streamed to an
onl i ne account for your revi ew with a career advi sor.
Terp Externship: A n externshi p i s a short j ob shadowi ng experi ence that provi des you with the
opportunity to observe and network with prof essi onal s, i nvesti gate a career f i el d, cl arify career goal s
and i interests, and f uncti on wi thi n a work envi ronment. A ppl i cati ons are accepted rri d-f al I semester
for wi nter term experi ences.
Terp Career & J ob Search Glide Thi s i s a sped al gui de for career pi anni ng, conducti ng a j ob
search and appl yi ng to graduate school . Contents i ncl ude resume wri ti ng gui des, successful
i ntervi ewi ng techni ques and j ob search strategi es.
Terp Network: Thi s i s a Web-based database f eaturi ng contact i nf ormati on for parents, al urmi and
f ri ends of the U ni versi ty of M aryl and who are i interested i n provi di ng career advi ce and rol e
model i ng to current M aryl and students.
Academic Courses The UCC/TPP offers several career development courses:
E DC P108I - Academic Transition into I nternshi ps A one-credit course desi gned to
provi de students wi th the f ul I experi ence of searchi ng for searchi ng and successful I y
obtai ni ng an i nternshi p. Themes may i ncl ude understandi ng the rel ati onshi p of i nternshi p
experi ences to rraj ors and/or career paths, setti ng I earni ng obj ecti ves, maki ng the most of
an i nternshi p experience, and eval uati ng offers. (Recommended for Freshmen,
Sophomores, and J uniors.)
EDCP 106| - J ob Search Strategies Designed for students who are seeki ng to learn
more about strategi es for I andi ng f ul I ti me empl oyment and succeedi ng at work. Themes
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may i ncl ude correspondence and i ntervi ew preparati on, deterrri ni ng f it and
appropri ateness of posi ti ons, setti ng real i sti c expectati ons for sal ari es and duti es,
appropriate work etiquette, networking, selecting references, on-the-job success, and
managi ng work cultures and dynamics. (Recommended for J uniors and Seniors.)
UNI V099 - 1 nbernship Experience: Designed to complement students supervised work
experi ences. Topi cs may i ncl ude expl ori ng career opti ons, devel opi ng prof essi onal work
ski 1 1 s, and exarni ni ng the rel ati onshi p between i nternshi p and academi c coursework. Good
academi c standi ng, subrni ssi on of transcri pt, and i nternshi p descri pti on and approval of
instructor required.
Career Development Progams Special events bri ng students and employer representatives
together for i nf ormati on exchange and empl oyment contact. Stay tuned on the f ol I owi ng sped al
events through our Web site
• University Career Center Events & Workshops
• I nternshi p and Part-Ti mej ob Fai r
• Fall Career Fair
• WinterJobsFair
• Spring Career Fair
• M aryl and/M etropol itan Educati on Expo
• Diversity J ob Search Series
• N ati onal Student E mpl oyment Week
• And more
Federal Work Study Students Note: Students el i gi bl e for Federal Work Study/Community Servi ce
positions should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid: www.umd.edu/FI N/ or 301-314-9000.
E rep neeri ng Maj ors Note A ddi ti onal support for part-ti me, i nternshi p and cooperati ve educati on
positi ons i s avai I abl e through the E ngi neeri ng Co-op and Career Servi ces offi ce at 301-405-3863.
Business Majors Note Additional support for part-time, internship, cooperative educati on, and
f ul I -ti me posi ti ons i s avai I abl e through the U ndergraduate B usi ness Career Center offi ce at
301-405-7103.
University Counseling Center
Shoemaker Building
301-314-7651
301-314-9206 (fax)
www.counsel i ng.umd.edu
The University Counseling Center will return Id its home in theShoamker BuilcSngon
approximately August 15th, 2010. If yxj are seeking hdppii or to that dabs or if our return has
beendelayad, pleasecontactthemrrbersabovs or check our website, for further ii ifdrrmtion.
Prior to our return to Shoemaker, theCenter will occupy the4th floor of Susquehanna Hall and
Suite3125 in the South Carrpus Dining Hall.
Seeki ng hel p i s a si gn of strength! M any students encounter a vari ety of personal , soci al , career, and
academi c i ssues that cal I for assi stance beyond advi ce provi ded by f ri ends and f ami I y. Fortunate! y,
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the U ni versi ty Counsel i ng Center provi des free and corf i denti al counsel i ng servi ces to al I U ni versi ty
of M aryland students. To schedule an appoi ntment cal I 301-314-7651 or stop by the Front Desk i n
the M ai n Lobby of the Shoemaker B ui I di ng. Wal k-i n counsel i ng i s avai I abl e to students of col or
who woul d I i ke a consul tati on wi th a counsel or of col or and G L BTQ students who woul d I i ke a
consul tati on wi th a gay, I esbi an or a gay al I y counsel or, dai I y from 3: 00 p. m to 4: 00 p. m Students
who seek help in choosi ng a maj or can wal k- i n for consul tati on wi th a career counsel or on
Wednesdays from 1: 00 p. m to 3: 00 p. m Our newest wal k- i n servi ce i s for students who are
veterans. Veterans Wal k-l n Hour occurs on M ondays (3-4pm), Wednesdays (3-4pm) and Thursdays
(4-5pm).
Counseling Center Services
Personal/Social Counseling. You don't have to deal with your problems alone. I n a warm and
supportive envi ronment, you can meet with a professional counselor to discuss any concern you may
have rel ated to your personal and soci al wel I -bei ng. A mong the topi cs many students di scuss i n
counseling are self-esteem stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sex, family problems, and
I onel i ness. Y ou may see a counsel or for i ndi vi dual counsel i ng, coupl es counsel i ng, or j oi n one of the
many counselor-led support groups. Call 301-314-7651.
www.counsel i ng. umd.edu/Structur/csl gservi ce. htm
Career Counseling A normal part of your devel opment i n col I ege i s i dentifyi ng who you are i n
rel ati on to a future career. Y ou can get hel p wi th thi s process i n i ndi vi dual career counsel i ng at the
U ni versi ty Counsel i ng Center. Y our expl orati on may i ncl ude taki ng career i nterest tests and
i nterpreti ng the results with a professional counselor or taki ng advantage of a computerized career
i nf ormati on system Whether you are choosi ng a maj or, establ i shi ng career goal s, or consi deri ng j ob
opportuniti es, it i s i mportant to understand how your personal ity, val ues, and i interests rel ate to your
future prof essi onal I if e Career counsel i ng at the Counsel i ng Center i s a good pi ace to begi n. The
M aj ors Wal k-i n program i s avai I abl e on Wednesdays from 1: 00-3: 00 p. m Cal I 301-314-7651.
www.counsel i ng. umd.edu/Servi ces/srv_car. htm
Academic Skills Counseling. Many students would I ike to improve their academic ski I Is. If you're
ti red of struggl i ng because of your own weak areas, schedul e an appoi ntment to see the U ni versi ty
Counsel i ng Center's education specialists i n the Learni ng Assistance Service (LAS). The counselors
i n L A S can hel p you enhance such ski 1 1 s as readi ng, wri ti ng, note-taki ng, I earni ng sci ence and math
materi al , and I earni ng stati sti cs. Workshops cover a range of topi cs, i ncl udi ng study ski 1 1 s, exam
ski 1 1 s, ti me management, English conversati on, end-of -semester survi val ski 1 1 s, and strategi es for
compl eti ng your thesi s or di ssertati on. Cal I 301-314-7693 or emai 1 1 as-cc@umd.edu.
www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS
Workshops and Group Counseling. Y ou can gai n strength to deal with your concerns by getti ng
together with other peopl e who share si rri I ar probl ems, i nterests, and goal s. Each semester, the
U ni versi ty Counsel i ng Center offers weekl y support groups addressi ng a vari ety of topi cs, such as
career exploration, dissertation support, procrastination prevention, arid stress management. Recent
group offerings have included, "Circle of Sisters," a support group for black women; "MyBody-My
Self: A Woman's Group," which addresses problems of body i mage and eati ng; and a Self Care and
Wel I ness group that assi sts peopl e wi th strategi es for stayi ng heal thy, psychol ogi cal I y and
physically. Call 301-314-7651.www.counsdirg.umd.edu/Seivices/siv_grp.htm
Disability Services The University Counseling Center's Disability Support Service provides a range
of accoirrnodati ons for students with di sabi lities, including i interpreters and transcri bi ng servi ces for
deaf or hard-of-heari ng students; enlarged pri nt and electronic format of textbooks and written
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materi al s f or indivi duals with print material disabilities (e.g., blind or low vision, learning
di sabi litiesand attend on def i ci t di sorders, or physi cal di sabi I i ti es) ; extended ti me and pri vate space
for exams; and assi stance with access to vari ous bui I di ngs and facilitieson campus as wel I as access
to the campus' paratransit servi ce. I f you are a new or returni ng student, contact the Di sabi I ity
Support Servi ce i n the Counsel i ng Center as soon as possi bl e at 301-314-7682, voi ce and TTY ,
emai I us as dissup@umd.edu, or view our web site at www.counsel i ng. umd.edu/DSS.
Returning Students Program. I f you are over 25 and returni ng to school after a break i n your
formal education, you probably have different needs than the traditional col lege student. The
Returni ng Students P rogram i n the U ni versi ty Counsel i ng Center's L earni ng A ssi stance Servi ce
(LAS) is designed to hel p you with the transition to academic I ife. Workshops, counsel i ng, and
publ i cati ons are avai I abl e at the Counsel i ng Center to make your adj ustment to the uni versi ty
successful. Call 301-314-7693.www.coureeling.umd.edu/LAS
Testing Services The Testing, Research and Data Processing Unit in the University Counseling
Center adrri ni sters tests for counsel i ng purposes, such as career i nterest i nventori es, and al so
administers national standardized tests, such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and Miller
Analogies. Call 301-314-7688. www.counsdirg.umd.edu/Strucrijr/srj_trdp.htm
Research Services. G roup and i ndi vi dual consul tati on are avai I abl e i f you need assi stance wi th
research desi gn and stati sti cs and wri ti ng proj ect proposal s, theses, and di ssertati ons. Cal I
301-314-7660. www.counsel i rg.umd.edu/Structijr/trdpui^chgrp.htm
Support for Parents of College Students The Parent Warm" i ne i s a conf i denti al tel ephone and
emai I servi ce for any parent concerned about hi s or her students adj ustment at col I ege, i ncl udi ng
concerns impacting academic, social, and emotional realms, and overall mental health. Parent
Warm" i ne staff can be contacted at 301-314-7651 or parentwarrri i ne@umd.edu.
Parent and Chi Id/Adolescent Counseling and Evaluation. TheUniversity Counseling Center's,
University Parent Consultation and Child Evaluation Service (UPCCES) provides
U ni versi ty-connected f am' I i es wi th chi I dren (ages 4 to 18) wi th a range of servi ces, i ncl udi ng
individual and group therapies, school consultation, and parent consultation. Intellectual and
emoti onal/behavi oral eval uati on i s al so avai I abl e for youth with school and I earni ng concerns. Cal I
301-314-7673 or parentchild@umd.edu. www.counsdirg.umd.edu/Structxir/stj_pccs.htm
University Counseling Center Hours
Counseling Service appoinbi^nts (all Students) 301-314-7651
M onday-Thursday 8: 30 am to 9: 00 pm
F ri day 8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm
Students of Col or Walk-I n Hours no appoi ntment needed
Monday - Friday 3:00 pmto 4:00 pm
Rainbow Walk-I n no appoi ntment needed
Tuesday - F ri day 3: 00 pm to 4: 00 pm
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Veterans Walk-In
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
no appoi ntment needed
M 3-4pm W 3-4pm Th 4-5pm
Majors Walk-in
Wednesdays
no appoi ntment needed
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
L earning Assistance Service
Mondays
Tuesday- Friday
301-314-7693
8:30 am to 7:00 pm
8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm
Disability Support Services
Monday- Friday
301-314-7682
8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm
Testing, Research and Data Processing Unit
Monday- Friday
Vari abl e eveni ng hours for testi ng purposes
301-314-7688
8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm
University Parent Consultation and Child Evaluation Service ^m 314-7673
Morday- Friday 8:30 amto 4:30 pm
E veni ng hours by appoi ntment ^
Dining Services
1109 South Campus Di ni ng Hal I
Dining Plans: 301-314-8069
Terrapin Express: 301-314-8068
Student Employment: 301-314-8058
umf ood@di ni ng. umd.edu
www.di ni ng.umd.edu
The U ni versity of M aryl and offers one of the ten I argest self-operated and self -supported di ni ng
servi ces programs i n the country. Our goal i s to provi de popul ar and nutriti ous food i n a wel comi ng
setti ng every day. We offer a vari ety of di ni ng pi an al ternati ves to maxi rri ze conveni ence and
f lexi bi I ity and exceed your di ni ng expectations. Di ni ng locations are situated al I over the campus
cl ose to acaderri c bui I di ngs and resi dence hal I s. Our two mai n di ni ng rooms are open unti I rri dni ght
on most weekday nights.
Di ni ng opti ons i ncl ude a I arge sel ecti on of traditional entrees as wel I as more trendy, popul ar food
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choi ces. Di ni ng rooms feature a total of 21 cul i nary stati ons i ncl udi ng a stuffed-to-order burritos
stop; hot and col d del i s; self -serve and custom-made sal ad bars; i ce cream and bakery stati ons; gri 1 1 s
and fryers; cl assi c comfort food meal s; i nternati onal I y-themed I unch and di nner venues; I tal i an and
A si an serveri es; an al I -vegan stati on; and our new M ongol i an gri 1 1 s.
I n additi on to tine di ni ng rooms, there are restaurants, caf ®, and conveni ence shops scattered across
campus to satisfy U ni versity of Maryland students and tine campus community. For a complete list
of our di ni ng locations, hours, and general i information please visit di ni ng.umd.edu or cal I us at
301-314-8069. We are where you are - and we wel come students, faculty, staff and vi sitors i nto al I
of our locations across campus.
Resident Dining Plans. Y our di ni ng pi an works I i ke a debit account: you use your poi nts whenever
and as often as you woul d I i ke throughout the semester. Y ou purchase food "la carte - even i n our
resi dent di ni ng rooms. E nj oy a I i ght snack, a qui ck meal to go, a f ul I di nner, bri ng guests - ifs all up
to you!
You access dining points using your UM I D card. Your picture is on the front and you must be
present every ti me the card i s used. Check poi nt bal ances onl i ne 24/7 or ask for a recei pt showi ng
your bal ance after any transact] on.
Every resi dent di ni ng pi an consi sts of two accounts, Resi dent Poi nts and Terp B ucks. Poi nts may be
used in the South Campus Dining Room and The Diner. If you use all your Poi nts, these locations
wi 1 1 automati cal I y tap i nto your Terp B ucks. B ucks provi de you wi th f I exi bi I i ty i n spendi ng and are
accepted at many of the caf® and convenience shops on campus. As a bonus, A dele's Restaurant
accepts Poi nts for di nner M onday through Thursday. A thi rd account, Terrapi n Express, may al so
be I oaded onto the U M I D card. Terrapi n Express i s not a di ni ng pi an, its a pre-pai d account
accepted vi rtual I y everywhere on campus. See di ni ng. umd.edu/terrapi n for detai I s.
TheApartment Dining Plan. We offer the Apartment Plan to students not I i vi ng i n traditional
campus resi dences. The A partment PI an works very much the same as resi denti al di ni ng pi ans,
offeri ng students the abi I ity to purchase food on campus without carryi ng cash or a credit card; the
security that if the U M ID card i s I ost, the account can be frozen and then attached to a repl acement
U M I D card; and the conveni ence of payi ng through the B ursar's Off i ce duri ng the regul ar bi 1 1 i ng
cycl e or by usi ng f i nanci al ai d or schol arshi p money. A partment PI an poi nts rol I over from f al I to
spri ng semester. For detai I s see our web site.
We are corf i dent that you wi 1 1 be i impressed by the qual i ty and excepti onal sel ecti ons avai I abl e
throughout the di ni ng I ocati ons across campus. See you at I unch!
Terrapin Express
Terrapi n Express i s a pre-pai d debit account, not a substitute for a di ni ng pi an. 1 1 i s a wonderful way
to suppl ement a di ni ng pi an and a great al ternati ve for students I i vi ng i n campus apartments or
off-campus. Terrapi n Express accounts are avai I abl e to al I students, faculty and staff through the
Terrapi n Express Office at 1109 South Campus Di ni ng Hal I or onl i ne through Testudo web
servi ces. Check our web site for a compl ete I i sti ng of parti ci pati ng di ni ng and non-di ni ng I ocati ons.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
1110 Stamp Student Union
301-314-7172
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www.greek.unxl.eclu
Office Hours: Monday- Friday. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life oversees al I recognized social and community
servi ce- based f raterniti es and sororiti es. Staff withi n the department provi de advi si ng and support
for the chapter members, thei r I eadershi p, and the I eadershi p of four student governi ng counci I s: the
I nterfraternity Council (IFC), the Panne! lenic Association (PHA), the Pan-Hellenic Counci I (PHC)
andtheUnited Greek Council (UGC). The department also manages the 21 university-owned
fraternity and sorority houses and provides resources for the off-campus fraternity and sorority
houses.
University Hedth Center (UHC)
Campus D ri ve, B ui I di ng 140
301-314-8180
310-314-7845 (fax)
www.health.umd.edu
Hoirsof Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m-6: 00 p.m
Saturday 9: 00 a. m- 12: 00 p. m
Sunday Closed
The University Health Center, legated on Carrpus Drive across from the Stamp Student Union, isa
nati onal I y accredi ted ambul atory heal th care facility. All regi stered students I i vi ng on- or
off-campus are eligible to use the UHC. The UHC is open during the hours listed above, with varied
hours duri ng semester breaks, hoi i days and summer sessi ons. V i si t the U H C Web si te for up-to-date
i nf ormati on. Students are seen by appoi ntment for routi ne care 9 a. m 5 p. m on weekdays. Some
appoinrjrientecanbescheduledwww.healtti.umd.edu "myUhc" A limited nurrber of same
day appoi ntments are avai I abl e. M edi cal servi ces are limited after 5 p. m and on Saturdays. U rgent
Care servi ces are avai I abl e wi thout an appoi ntment for the eval uati on of urgent medi cal probl ems.
TheAfter Hours NurseLine (301.314.9386), afree medical advice and information service, is
avai I able to all registered students when the UHC isclosed.
Fees Services and Health I nsirance
There i s a $15 fee for vi sits with most of our provi ders. Fees may vary dependi ng on the type of
servi ce. There i s al so a " M i ssed A ppoi rtment/Late Cancel I ati on" fee. To avoi d the charge,
appoi ntments must be cancel ed or reschedul ed at I east 24 hours i n advance. Y ou may cancel or
change an appoi ntment on-l i ne at " myU HC" or by cal I i ng (301) 314-8184. M onday massage and
acupuncture appoi ntments must be cancel ed 72 hours i n advance of the appoi ntment. Additi onal fees
are charged for servi ces such as: dental health, laboratory, radiology, immunizations, allergy
i nj ecti ons, casts, physi cal therapy, medi card ons and suppl i es di spensed through the pharmacy and
medical units, massage, acupuncture, substance abuse counseling and various medi cal procedures
and orthopedi c suppl i es. Charges are posted to the students B ursar Account or can be pai d at the
timeof visit in the UHC. Charges paid for at the time of visit will not appear on the Bursar Account.
Fees can be paid by cash, check, credit cards, or Terrapin Express at the UHC, or charged to the
students account.
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Servi ces provi ded by the U H C i ncl ude Pri mary Care, U rgert Care, men's and women's reproducti ve
healthcare pharmacy, acupuncture, massage therapy, HIV testing, sports medicine, nutrition,
meditation, mental health, eating disorder, substance abuse travel clinic, occupational health, health
promotion, and the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program Dental Health Services at the
U ni versi ty H eal th Center are provi ded and bi 1 1 ed by the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Balti more School
of Dentistry. For dental hours cal I 301-314-9500. The Center for Health and Wei I bei ng (CH WB), a
satel I ite of the U HC located i n the Eppley Recreation Center, is open 9:30 am to 7 p.m M onday
through Thursday and 12 to 4 p.m Fridays. Hours may vary duri ng the summer. The CH WB
provides health promotion programs and services. It does not provide medical services.
Students younger than 18 wi 1 1 need to subrri t a form gi vi ng perrri ssi on from a parent or I egal
guardi an to be treated, except for mental health and sexual health servi ces. To obtai n a form cal I
301-314-8180 or go to the Health Center's Web site. For students 18 and older, treatment and visit
i nf orrnarj on cannot be gi ven to parents wi thout the students wri tten consent or through a court
ordered subpoena.
I information regardi ng mental health or sexual health services cannot be released without the
patients consent. The UHC is in compliance with the Federal Health I insurance Portability and
Accountability Act.
I n accordance with the new University of Maryland Mandatory Health I nsirance
requirement, all newly adrritted freshmen and Ixa^
aediteatetTBndabedtohavehealltiinsu'anceAII newly-admitted students must complete an
on- 1 i ne form at www.fi rststudent. com to: 1) compl ete a wai ver because they have i insurance (i.e.
through parent pi ans, f ami I y pi arns, or empl oyer-sponsored pi ans) and wi sh to wai ve the requi rement
or 2) purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) sponsored by the University of Maryland.
A student health insurance policy (SHIP) i s made avail able through UnitedH eal thcare Health
I insurance Company. The SH I P i s avai I abl e to al I students. 1 1 provi des coverage for acci dents and
illness in the U.S. as well as abroad. Students may si gn up during the open enrol I mernt period at the
begi nni ng of each semester.
Students who are not enrol I ed i n SH I P are charged a fee for most vi sits and for certai n procedures
such as x-rays, I ab tests, al I ergy i nj ecti ons, and medi cati ons di spensed through the pharmacy and
medical units. Fees are waived for students with SHIP excluding co-payments for prescriptions.
Students are responsi bl e for payment of U H C fees.
The UHC Pharmacy participates with many pharmacy insurance plans however; the UHC does not
parti ci pate wi th heal th pi ans other than SH I P f or other servi ces. Students wi th heal th i insurance
shoul d check wi th thei r f ami I y's i insurance company to di scuss thei r benef i ts and rei nt)ursement
procedures f or U H C fees. M ost H M Os do not cover servi ces outsi de thei r areas, so students i n
outiying counties in Maryland or in other states or nations may want to consider enrolling in the
SHIP.
I rrrnunization Requirements
Students at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and are requi red to have recei ved some vacci nati ons and others
are strongly reconrnended. The University of M aryl and requi res all students to provide proof of two
immunization dates for Measles, M umps and Rubella (M.M.R.) pri or to the first day of classes. The
I rrmuni zati on Record must be subrri tted to the U ni versi ty H eal th Center on A ugust 1 st for
i ncorri ng f al I semester and J anuary lO^ 1 for i ncorri ng spri ng semester students. Students may bri ng
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the compl eted form to ori entati on, or it can be faxed to 301-314-5234. A copy of the form can be
downloaded fromtheUHCWebsiteatwww.health.umd.edu.
All international students must document Measles, MurrpsandRubdlalrrrnunizations(M.M.R., 2
doses) and a Tuberculosis (TB) test completed withi n the past six months. Students who fai I to
subrri t a compl eted heal th form si gned by a physi ci an or acceptabl e al ternati ve documentati on wi 1 1
be prohi bi ted from regi steri ng for cl asses after a one-semester grace peri od. U nder M aryl and I aw,
students enrol I ed i n a M aryl and i nstituti on of hi gher educati on and who resi de i n on campus student
housi ng are requi red to be vacci rated from thi s I aw. E ither vacci nati on i nf ormati on or a si gned
waiver must be included on the immunization form For more information, visittheUHC Website,
e-mail health@umd.edu, or call 301-314-8180.
Housing: Resident Life
1102 Annapolis Hall
301-314-2100
reslife@umd.edu
www. resnet. umd.edu
The Department of Resi dent L if e i s responsi bl e for management of the resi dence hal I s as wel I as the
cultural, educational, recreational and social programs and activities for residential students.
Whi le I i vi ng i n a M aryl and residence hal I is not requi red, ni ne of every ten students i n M aryland's
freshman cl ass make the choi ce to I i ve on campus. M ore than 90 prof essi oral and graduate staff and
over 400 undergraduate student empl oyees meet the needs of resi dent students.
There are rooms for approxi mately 8,250 undergraduate students i n 36 residence hal Is. Three
di ff erent styl es of I i vi ng are avai I abl e to campus resi dents: tradi ti onal , sui tes and apartments. Wi thi n
tradi ti onal housi ng, where most f i rst-year resi dents I i ve, si ngl e, doubl e, tri pi e and quadrupl e room
occupancy exists. Our national ly acclai med I i vi ng-learni ng programs i ncl ude Beyond the
Classroom CIVICUS, Col lege Park Scholars, Digital Cultures and Creativity, Entrepreneurshipand
Innovation, FLEXUS:TheDr. M ari I yn B erman Pol lans' Women in Engineering Living & Learning
Community, Gemstone Global Communities, HinmanCEOs, Honors Humanities, Jimenez- Porter
Writers' House, Language House, and U ni versity Honors. Al I of these programs add to the diversity
of on-campus housi ng opti ons. A 1 1 rooms have a cabl e and data j ack for each student. One
telephone jack is provided in each room
F i rst ti me freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housi ng provi ded they return thei r M aryl and PI anner
i ncl udi ng the E nrol I ment Corf i rmati on and H ousi ng and D i ni ng Servi ces A greement along with the
$400 enrol I ment deposit by M ay 1. Transfer students who want to I i ve on campus should complete
the M aryl and Planner as wel I and wi 1 1 be al lotted housi ng on a space avai lable basis.
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Office of Student Conduct
2118 Mitchell Building
301-314-8204
301-314-9533
www.studentconduct. unxl.edu
1 1 i s the mi ssi on of the Off i ce of Student Conduct to resol ve al I egati ons of rri sconduct under the
Code of Student Conduct and Code of Academe Integrity i n a manner consi stent with the core val ues
of f ai rness, honesty and i ntegri ty whi I e promoti ng the uni versi ty's educati onal rri ssi on. E ssenti al to
thi s rri ssi on is to enhance the development of character, civility, citizenship, individual/community
responsi bi I i ty, and ethi cs. U ni versi ty students pi ay a si gni f i cant rol e i n consi deri ng the behavi or of
thei r peers and are asked to assume positions of responsi bi I ity as members of the university's student
j udi ci ary. The f ol I owi ng tenets gui de thi s rri ssi on:
• To regard each student as an individual, deserving individual attention, consideration, and
respect.
• To consi der the facts f ul I y and careful I y before resol vi ng any case.
• To speak candidly and honestiy with each student.
• To hoi d each student to a hi gh standard of behavi or, both to protect the campus community,
and to promote student ethi cal devel opment.
• To recognize the real ity of human fal I i bi I ity, as wel I as the stresses associated with col legiate
I ife, and to demonstrate compassion, understandi ng, and a sense of humor.
• To contri bute to the educati onal rri ssi on of the U ni versi ty by desi gni ng pol i ci es, conducti ng
programs, and off eri ng i nstrucrj on that contri bute to the i ntel I ectual and ethi cal devel opment
of the end re student body-
General Statement of Student Responsibility. Students are expected to conduct themselves at al I
times in a manner consistent with the University responsibility of ensuring to all members of the
campus communi ty the opportuni ty to pursue thei r educati onal obj ecti ves, and of protecti ng the
safety, welfare, rights, and property of al I members of the campus community. Specific expectations
for student conduct are outi i ned i n the Code of Student Conduct and the Code of Academe
Integrity. (Seewww.president.umd.edu/policies/)
Disciplinary Procedures Students accused of violati ng university regulations are accorded
fundamental due process i n di sci pi i nary proceedi ngs. Formal ml es of evi dence, however, shal I not
be appl i cabl e, nor shal I devi ati ons from prescri bed procedures necessari I y i nval i date a deci si on or
proceedi ng unl ess si gni f i cant prej udi ce to one of the parti es may resul t. U ni versi ty procedures are
outi i ned i n the Code of Student Conduct and Code of Academe I ntegri ty suppl emented by materi al s
provi ded by the Off i ce of Student Conduct to assi st students who are f aci ng accusati ons of
misconduct.
Nyumburu Cultural Center
Campus Drive
301-314-7758
301-314-0383 (fax)
www.nyumburu.umd.edu
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The Nyumburu Cultural Center has served as a maj or resource of cultural , hi stori cal , and soci al
progranrring at the University of Maryland, Col lege Park for more than thirty-five years. The
Center works closely with student, faculty, and community organizations. The Nyumburu Cultural
Center offers a vari ety of soci o-cultural , musi cal , educati onal and arti sti c programs to the campus
community. The nature of the diverse programrri ng and activities is based on the African
A meri can, Af ri can, and Cari bbean D i aspora experi ence(s) . N yumburu i s home of the M aryl and
Gospel Choir, Shades of Harlem (performing arts ensemble), The Black Explosion Newspaper, Male
Spokesmodel Competition, M iss Unity Scholarship Pageant, J ukej oint, Gospel Happy Hour,
Leadership Series, NyumburuJazzClub, Kwanzaa Celebration, Cultural Dinner during Black
H i story M onth, L i terature Conference, H omecomi ng A I urmi Tai I gate, A nnual Tal ent Showcase,
Annual Student Awards Banquet, Black M ale I nitiative (BM I ) Program and Sisterhood of Unity
and Love (SOUL).
N yumburu's staff are advi sors to many campus student organi zati ons: B I ack Student U ni on, Af ri can
Student Association (ASA), The Maryland Gospel Choir, The Black Explosion Newspaper, Sigma
Gamma Rho sorority I nc., Delta SigmaTheta I nc., Alpha Nu Omega Sorority I nc., and Dimensions
M odel i ng Group to name a few.
Nyumburu presents Bl ues, J azz, and Gospel music concerts as wel I as academic courses i n Creative
Writing (ENGL278C), Blues (AASP298V) andj azz (AASP298U) for three credits each. Maryland
Gospel Choi r students earn 1-credit (M USC329E), and students who take EDCP108N, Col lege and
Career Advancement earn 1-credit.
Duri ng the summer, Nyumburu sponsors a Summer Camp Program for students from the age of five
to sixteen. Through this dynamic eight week program opportunities for youth to explore academic,
arti sti c, and athl eti c i interests i n a rel axed and creati ve envi ronment are provi ded. Camp Shul e was
establ i shed to provi de the chi I dren of M aryl and f acul ty/staff and I ocal youth wi th a di verse
educational experience.
The M ulti purpose Room Conference Rooms, Computer Labs, and the Nyumburu Amphitheatre of
the Nyumburu Cultural Center are open to the students, faculty and staff of the U ni versity of
M aryl and . Room reservati ons are al so avai I abl e at a norri nal cost for derartmental and off-campus
events and programs. Come i n and i nteract with us, meet other students and make your i deas and
wishes known. Ourstaff goal is to make Nyumburu a cultural centerthatis, "YourHomeAway
from Home."
Recreation Services* Campus
1115 Eppley Recreation Center
301-405-PLAY (Information)
301-314-5454 (Rec-Check)
www.crs.umd.edu
Campus Recreati on Servi ces (CRS) offers a wi de vari ety of recreati on programs including aquati cs,
fitness programs, informal recreation, intramural sports, non-credit instruction, outdoor recreation,
and sport cl ubs. CRS al so has some of the most advanced recreati on, sports, and fitness facilities in
the rati on. The CRS facilities include the Eppley Recreati on Center (ERC), Ritchie Coliseum
Reckord Armory, Col eField House and the weight and fitness areas in the School of Public Health
(SPH) building.
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The Eppley Recreation Center offers exceptional aquatic facilities. The Natatorium (indoor pool)
consists of two pools; a 50 meter Olympic sized pool and a shal low, i nstructional pool . The Outdoor
Aquatic Center houses a 25 yard by 25 meter recreational pool and a splash pool . The CRS aquatic
program al so offers qual ity i nstructi on i n I if eguard trai ni ng, pool operati ons, water safety i ncl udi ng
group and pri vate/serri - pri vate swi m I essons.
CRS offers a wi de vari ety of fitness programs i ncl udi ng I ow-i mpact, step, and water aerobi cs,
cardio-boxi ng, and sport conditioni ng. CRS I nformal Recreation programs al low students to enjoy
their favorite activity at their leisure, whether it is using cardiovascular equipment, lifting weights,
jogging, or playing racquetball, volleyball, basketball or wallyball. CRS has weight rooms and
fitness centers I ocated i n the E RC, Ritchi e Col i seum and SPH . The fitness centers feature
stai rcl i mbers, bi kes, rowers, total body conditi oners, arc trai ners, and treadrri 1 1 s. Wei ght rooms have
a vari ety of f ree- wei ghts and wei ght machi nes.
Students I ooki ng to pi ay team or i ndi vi dual sports or take part i n sped al sporti ng events wi 1 1 want to
parti ci pate i n the CRS I ntramural Sports program. Students can parti ci pate year-round i n team sports
such as basketball, football, and soccer. I ndi vi dual and dual sports include golf, racquetball, and
many more I ntramural sports are structured acti vi ti es that are open to al I men and women from the
campus community. Parti ci pants can sel ect thei r own I evel of competiti on and pi ay i n either men's,
women's, grad/fac/staff or coed leagues.
The Outdoor Recreati on Center (ORC) i s I ocated i n the northwest corner of the E ppl ey Recreati on
Center. The ORC offers outdoor adventures and cl i ni cs throughout the year. Take a backpacki ng
tri p, I earn how to rock cl i mb, or try white-water kayaki ng. The CI i mbi ng Wal I and Chal I enge Course
are two features of the ORC where students may chal I enge themsel ves both physi cal I y and mental I y,
i ncreasi ng i interpersonal ski 1 1 s and self-corf i dence The ORC al so has a resource I i brary for pi anni ng
your own tri ps and equi pment rental s.
A Sport Cl ub is a student organization, registered with Campus Recreation Services, formed by
i ndi vi dual s moti vated by a common i nterest and desi re to parti ci pate i n a f avori te sport acti vi ty .
C I ubs vary i n focus and programmi ng. A sport cl ub may be competi ti ve recreati onal , i nstructi oral ,
soci al , or al I of these. Of the 43 sport cl ubs current] y offered, there i s sure to be one to f i t your needs.
Relicpous Procj-ams
1101 Memorial Chapel
301-314-9866 (Chapel Reservations)
www.chapel .umd.edu
The f ol I owi ng chapl ai ns and thei r servi ces are avai I abl e
Baptist
M s. J essice Schulte 2120 M emorial Chapel
301-405-8443
jesstem@umd.edu
Black Ministries
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Rev. Dr. RubyMoone
1112 Memorial Chapel
301-405-8445
Rrmoone2@aol .com
Christian Science
Bob Snyder
2118 Memorial Chapel
301-474-0403
rsnyder@umd.eclu
C lurch of J esus C hrist of Latter Day Ssirts(Morrwn)
Dennis Monson
7601 M owatt Lane, Col I ege Park
301-422-7570
monsondb @l dsces.org
Orthodox
Rev. KosmasKaravellas
2747 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
301-261-8218
fatherkosmas@schgochurch.org
E piscopal/AnoJ ican
Rev. PeterAntoci
2116 Memorial Chapel
301-405-8453
eaterps@umd.edu
Hindu
Ms. KiranSankhla
2112 Memorial Chapel
301-570-6426
murari s2002@yahoo. com
Jewish-Hillel
Rabbi Ari Israel
H i 1 1 el J ewi sh Student Center
7612 M owatt Lane, Col I ege Park
301-422-6200
ai srael @maryl andhi 1 1 el . org
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Jewish-Chabad
Rabbi Eli Backrran
Chabacl J ewi sh Student Center
7403 Hopki ns Ave, Col lege Park
301-277-2994
chabad@umd.edu
Lutheran
Rev. Elizabeth PI atz
Ms.Gail Douglas, Asst.
2103 Memorial Chapel
301-405-8448
lutheran@umd.edu
Muslim
Mr. Tarif Shraim
2118 Memorial Chapel
240899-8197
t5hraim@gmail.com
Roman Catholic
Fr. Rob Walsh
Cathol i c Student Center
4141 Guilford Rd., College Park
301-864-6223
f rrob@cathol i cterps.org
United Campus Ministry
(Presbyterian, Disci pies of Christ, United Church of Christy
Rev. Holly III mer
2101 Memorial Chapel
301-405-8450
ulmer@umd.edu
United Methodist
Rev. KimCapps
2102 Memorial Chapel
301-405-8451
umc@umd.edu
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Transportation Services
Regents Drive Garage
301-314-PARK
www.transportation.umd.edu
Parking
The Department of Transportati on Servi ces (DOTS) i s responsi bl e for managi ng and mai ntai ni ng
more than 19, 000 parki ng spaces on tine U ni versi ty of M aryl and campus. A 1 1 students who pi an to
parka licensed motor vehicle in one of these spaces must ei trier register for a parking permit at the
DOTS office or park at paid meters. Please note Due to construction projects on campus, the
number of parking spaces could be dramatically reduced. Campus resident freshmen and resident
sophomores are el i gi bl e to regi ster for a parki ng permit.
Because the University of Maryland has limited parking spaces, parking regulations arestrictiy
enforced. 1 1 1 egal I y parked vehi d es, as we! I as those vehi cl es not di spl ayi ng a campus parki ng perrri t
i n areas requi ri ng permits will beti cketed, and students with outstandi ng parki ng f i nes may be
barred from regi strati on.
V i sit the DOTS Web site for compl ete procedures and parki ng regul ati ons, di sabl ed parki ng
information, visitor parking areas, green transportati on options, parking registration rates, motor
vehi cl e assi stance program i nf ormati on, schedul e of f i nes, and other i nf ormati on.
Park and Rides (Bowie, Burtonsvilleand Laurel)
The Department of Transportati on Servi ces i s offeri ng FRE E weekday transportation to faculty,
staff and commuter students in theformof park & rides. T his 96i-vice runs from the park and
ridelotstotheCollegePark campus. The Laurel Park& Ride lot is located on the northbound
side of Route 197 (Laurel -Bowie Road) - approxi mately 1/8 rri le north of the i intersection of Route
197 and Contee Road. The B urtonsvi 1 1 e Park & Ri de I ot i s I ocated about 10 rri I es from campus and
is between routes 198 and 29. The Bowie Park & Ride lot is located between routes 197 and Northviev
N orthvi ew D ri veabout 13 rri I es from campus. F i nd more i nf ormati on about these routes onl i ne at
www.transportation.umd.edu/alt_trans/p&r.hrrri .
Shuttie-UM
Shutti e-U M transit system i s a unit withi n the Department of Trans- portati on Servi ces whi ch i s
predorrinantiy supported by student fees. Shuttie-UM provides commuter, evening, NITE Ride
paratransi t and charter servi ces to U ni versi ty students, f acul ty, and staff whi I e cl asses are i n sessi on.
Schedul es are avai I abl e at the Stamp Student U ni on I nf ormati on Desk, the Department of
Transportation Services Regents Drive Garage office, the residence halls, and on the DOTS Web site
at www.transportati on. umd.edu.
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C ommunity Service-L ear ni ng
0110 Add e H . Stamp Student U ni on - Center for Campus L if e
301-314-7174
www.thestamp. umd. edu/l csl
Community Service- Learning (CSL) promotes service- 1 earning, as an integral aspect of education
and fosters university engagement witini n tine larger community. The CSL website contai ns
i information and resources such as an i nteracti ve database of 800+ community agencies, handouts,
and step-by-step guidance for getting involved in service. CSL offers on-site personal assistance, a
weekly I istserv of service opportunities, and presentations across campus. CSL educational materials
al so i ncl ude resources about soci al i ssues, I eadershi p, curri cul urn devel opment and strategi es for
facilitating reflecti on.
Resources For Students
Supports students engaged in service through Alternative Break programs, Community I nvolvement
I nterns, and TERPcorps, a student service programmi ng body. CSL parti ci pates i n campus-wide
resource fai rs, coordi nates vol unteer recognition events and programs, and offers a consultation and
presentations to any student group or organization.
Resources For Faculty
CSL promotes service- 1 earni ng witini n academic courses across disci pi i nes and witini n tine I i vi ng and
I earni ng communi ti es. To tinat end we offer f acul ty workshops, individual consul tati on, sampl e
syllabi, a lending library, and an on- line faculty handbook for service- 1 earning. Programs for faculty
i ncl ude tine servi ce- 1 earni ng undergraduate teachi ng assi start program annual i nstructi onal
i mprovement grants, and an ongoi ng assessment program
America Reads' America Counts
I n col I aborati on wi tin tine Pri nee George's County Publ i c School system and U M 's off i ce of f i nanci al
ai d, A meri ca Reads* A meri ca Counts provi des hi gh qual i ty mentori ng i n I ocal school s tinat
enri ches I earni ng opportuni ti es for both col I ege and el ementary school students. A pproxi matel y 200
M aryl and federal work-study, vol unteer, and i intern students serve as readi ng and math mentors and
work with f ami I i es on I iteracy i n 18 Pri nee George's County el ementary school s.
Resources For the Community
Community agencies recruit students, faculty and staff by attendi ng the annual i nvolvement fai r,
parti ci pati ng outreach tabl es i n the student uni on, and posti ng i nf ormati on on our i nteracti ve
database and weekly I istserv. CSL sponsors agency orientation programs and offers i ndi vidual
consultation to assist agencies with more targeted recruiti ng.
C ampus Procp-ams
0110 Stamp Student U ni on
301-314-7174
www.thestamp. umd. edu
The mission of Campus Programs is to support and complement the university's academic mission
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and to enhance the educati onal experi ence of students through exposure and parti ci pati on i n soci al ,
cultural, recreational, leadership, intellectual, and governance activities.
Student Organization. Regi sters al I student organi zati ons at the uni versi ty and provi des an onl i ne
di rectory of more than 500 groups. Organi zati on support servi ces i ncl udes: accounti ng assi stance,
advi sors' workshops, I eadershi p trai ni ng programs for organi zati on I eaders, i nvol vement sessi ons
offered for cl asses and semester ori entati ons are some of the ways i nvol vement i s nurtured for
organizations and i ndivi duals. I n addition, First Look Fai r and Stampfest are large-scale i nvol vement
f ai rs hel d at the begi nni ng of each semester to showcase the student groups and organi zati ons.
Organization Advising. M aj or student groups such as the Student Government Associ ati on,
Graduate Student Government, Peer Leadershi p Counci I , TerpVets, the Homecorri ng Committee,
and Student E ntertai nment Events recei ve di rect advi si ng from Campus Programs staff. Other
student groups can al so obtai n hel p by request. Assi stance i n programrri ng, securi ng a faculty
advi sor, off i cer transi ti ons, and efforts to create a new organi zati on i s avai I abl e.
Leadership & Community Service-Learning. Offers a wi de range of opportuniti es for students to
engage i n I eadershi p and community engagement. These i ncl ude credit-beari ng I eadershi p courses i n
conj uncti on with the Counsel i ng and Personnel Servi ces Department i n the Col I ege of Educati on,
i ncl udi ng a M i nor i n Leadershi p Studies. I n addition, the staff offers a wide range of trai ni ng
experi ences i n i interpersonal and organi zati onal devel opment rangi ng from hal f -day semi nars and
weekend workshops such as the M aryl and Leadershi p Conference and M osai c, to f ul I semester
leadershi p programs such as theTerrapi n Leadershi p I nstitute and Turtie Camp. I mmersion
programs offer students the opportunity to I earn about critical community i ssues (HI V/A I DS,
Poverty, Sustai nabi I i ty, and more) and engage i n A I ternati ve B reaks across the country. A meri ca
Reads* A meri ca Counts provi des mentori ng i n readi ng and math to students i n the I ocal community.
Programs such as Terps for Change and TerpCorps hel p students engage with the I ocal community
in meaningful ways.
Off-Campus Student I nvdvement. (OCSI ) provi des servi ces to support and enhance the
educati onal experi ence of A L L students who I i ve off-campus. Thi s i s achi eved through soci al ,
educati onal , i nf ormati onal , and devel opmental programs to hel p students be connected to campus,
di scover i nvol vement and I eadershi p opportuni ti es, and I earn more about campus I i f e.
Prog/anrEandLeisureLearningOpportunities. Staff mentors student volunteers and leaders to
provi de opti ons for out of cl ass engagement through recreati onal opti ons that i ncl udes: the H off
Theater, the Art and Learni ng Center (offeri ng non-credit courses), the Stamp Gal lery (featuri ng
regul ar di spl ays of the vi sual arts) , the TerpZone ( bowl i ng, bi 1 1 i ards, and more) , as wel I as Stamp
Sped al Events and Programs. A compl ete I i sti ng of weekday and weekend events i s featured i n the
weekly calendar of tfteDiarmndback.
Multicultural I nvdvement and Community Advocacy
1120 Stamp Student U ni on
301-31^8600
rri ca-contact@umd.edu
A 1 1 of the acti vi ti es, programs, servi ces and research of the Off i ce of M ul ti cul tural I nvol vement and
Community Advocacy strive towards meeti ng the common outcome of devel opi ng "good citizens"
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towards the r graduation, with a particular focus on bei ng cultural I y competent, effective i n diverse
group envi ronments, and engaged i n a strong ethni c of servi ce to and I eadershi p towards a soci al I y
j ust mul ti cul tural communi ty . We organi ze our work around aff i rrri ng i denti ti es and nurturi ng thei r
development (i .e, advocacy for students who are Asian Pacific American, Black, Lati nafo,
Indigenous/Native American, Multiracial, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender); building
inclusive communi ties based on our individual and organizational diversity; and creating positive
soci al change through I eadershi p i n our communi ti es and campus- wi de.
Off-Campus Housing Services
1110 Stamp Student Union
301-314-3645
www.och.umd.edu
The Off-Campus H ousi ng Servi ces Off i ce provi des i nf ormati on and resources about housi ng and
off-campus I i vi ng. Resources avai I abl e onl i ne i ncl ude a searchabl e database listing avai I abl e rental
properti es i n the area; Roommate F i nder, another web- based database where students create a prof i I e
and search for others wi th si rri I ar housi ng needs and i nterests; as wel I as an extensi ve array of
educati onal materi al s. For assi stance i n I ocati ng housi ng, pi ease vi sit www.och.umd.edu or contact
our office.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life
3100 Stamp Student U ni on
301-314-DESK
www.thestamp. umd.edu
The Adele H . Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life is the university's "community
center." More than 25, 000 students, faculty, staff members, and campus guests visit the Stamp daily
to take advantage of its servi ces, programs, and f aci I iti es. Our mi ssi on i s to create and sustai n a
student-centered envi ronment that promotes academic success and personal development; serves as
a safe and i nvi ti ng campus center; and i s characteri zed by a strong comnri tment to mul ti cul tural i sm,
excel I ence, and a posi ti ve work envi ronment.
The Stamp offers lounge space, a variety of i nformation services, recreation and leisure activities,
student-sponsored programs, visual arts, retail outiets, and more than 40,000 square feet of
reservable space.
I nformation Services
• I nformation Center located on the first floor, 301-314-DESK
• B ul I eti n boards I ocated throughout the bui I di ng
• Di spl ay showcases I ocated throughout the bui I di ng
Recreation and Lei are
• TerpZone, including full -service bowling lanes, "Cosmic Bowling," billiard tables, video
games, and three big-screen TVs, 301-314-BOWL
Student-Sponsored Programs
• Student Entertai nment Events (SEE), a student-di rected program board whose committees
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plan games, tournaments, concerts, lectures, outdoor recreation trips, 301-314-8359
• Student Tutorial Academic Referral Center (STAR Center), offering tutor listings and test
files, 301-314-8359
• Graduate Student Government
Art and Learning Center, 301-314ARTS
• A rt and Learni ng Center, a vi sual arts work and teachi ng center, offeri ng mi ni -courses and arts
services
• Stamp Gallery, located on tine first floor
Food and Retail Outlets
• Capital One Bank, 301-864-8722
• University Book Center (basement level), 301-314-BOOK
• Food Services: Maryland Food Co-op (301-314-8089), Saladworks (301-314-0947), Taco
Bell (301-314-6569), McDonald's (301-314-1489), Adders Restaurant (301-314-8022),
Coffee Bar (301-314-CAFE), Panda Express (301-314-6111), Sbarros (301-314-4105), Sushi
by Panda (301-314-6111), Chick-Fil-A (301-314-6568), Subway (301-266-7827)
• M ai I boxes Etc., a f ul I -servi ce postal and packagi ng f aci I ity, 301-314-9982
• Ticket Office, offering campus performance tickets, 301-314-TKTS
• Union Shop 301-314-7467, featuring snacks, sodas, newspapers, and magazines
Reservable Space
The Stamp offers meeti ng rooms that accommodate groups from 8 to 1, 000 peopl e For reservati ons,
or catering information, contact tine Stamp Reservation Office, 301-314-8488.
AdeJeH. Stamp Student Union -Center for Campus Life Hours
The Stamp is open Monday through Thursday, 7 am to midnight; Friday, 7 am. to 1:30 am;
Saturday, 8 am to 1:30 am, and Sunday, 11 am. to midnight.
See other A dele H. Stamp Student Union- Center for Campus Life Hours offices and services
el sewhere i n Chapter 3
Communi ty Servi ce- L earni ng Off i ce
Campus Programs
M ul ti cul tural I nvol vement and Communi ty A dvocacy
Religious Programs
4. RegstraDon, AcacfericRectJrerrerts enilRegJaDms
4. Registration, Academic Requirements, and Regulations
Decree I nformation
Degree Requi rements
T he requi rerrents for graduati on vary accord ng to the character of work i n the di ff erent col I eges, school s, clepartments and acaderri c uni ts. 1 1 i s the responsi bi I i ty of
the colleges, schools, departrrents and other acaderri c units to establish and publish clearly def ined degree requirements. Responsi bi I ity for knowing and meeting all
degree requi rements for graduati on i n any curri cul um rests wi th the student. Sped f i c degree requi rements are I i sted i n thi s catal og under the col I ege and/or
department as appropri ate.
E ach student shoul d check wi th the proper acaderri c authori ti es no I ater than the cl ose of the j uni or year to ascertain his or her starding with respect to advancement
toward a degree. For this purpose, each student should be sure to review their semester grades and unofficial transcript on the MyUM website ( www.mv.urrd.edu ) at
the cl ose of each semester or request a semester grade report.
L Residency Requirement
a. All candidates for undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland, CdlegePark, must take a rrini mum of 15 credits in courses
numbered 300 or above, including at least 12 credits in the major field.
b. N ormal I y these 30 credi ts wi 1 1 be the f i nal 30 credi ts counted toward the degree. H owever, credi ts from U ni versi ty-approved study
abroad and i nternshi p programs, and a maxi mum of 6 credits that are not part of such programs, may be i ncl uded i n the fi nal 30 if
approved i n advance by the dean of the acaderri c uni t from whi ch the student expects to recei ve the degree.
Z Enrollment in Majors
A student who i s el i gi ble to remain at the University of Maryland, College Park, may transfer among curri cul a, colleges, or other academic units except where
I irritations on enrollments have been approved. Bythe time they complete 60 credits, students are expected to declare a degree-granting major. Students must be
enrol I ed i n the maj or program from which they pi an to graduate, when regi steri ng for the f i nal f i fteen hours of the baccal aureate program Thi s requi rement al so
appl i es to the thi rd year of the combi ned, pre-professi onal degree programs. A I so see i nformati on on doubl e rnaj ors and doubl e degrees el sewhere i n thi s chapter.
3. Credit Requirements
N o baccal aureate degree wi 1 1 be awarded i n i nstances where fewer than 120 credi t hours have been earned. M any undergraduate curri cul a at the U ni versi ty of
Maryland, CdlegePark, require morethan 120 credits. It the responsibility of each student to farri I i arize hi msel for herself with the requi rements of particular
curri cul a. The student i s urged to seek advi ce on these matters from the departments, col I eges, or the Off i ce of the Dean for Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es To eam
a baccal aureate from th&lni versi ty of Maryland, College Park, a rrini mum of 30 credits must betaken in residence.
4. Grade Point Average
A rri ni mum cumul ati ve 2. grade pd nt average i s requi red for graduati on i n al I curri cul a. A hi gher average may be requi red by the i ndi vi dual department, cd I ege,
school, or program
5. Completion of I nterrupted Deep ee
Students whose regi strati on at the University of Maryland, CdlegePark, has lapsed for more than 10 years shall be requi red to complete a rrini mum of 15 credit
hours at Col I ege Park after thei r return to campus i n order to eam a baccal aureate degree.
Recorrmendations about courses needed to satisfy the remaining degree requi rements will be made at the department level, with approval of the Dean's Office
requi red. The reason for requi ri ng these credits i s that many f i el els change suffi ci enti y i n 10 years to requi re that students take current courses i f they are to be
awarded a current degree. Excepti ore to the requi rement for a rri ni rrum of 15 credi ts earned at Cd I ege Park upon return to the campus can be recorrmended by the
Deans for approval intheOfficeof theVice President for Academic Affairs.
Academic Success-Deg-eeCompletion Policy, Student
U ni versi ty of M aryl and pol i cy sti pul ates that f ul I -ti me degree seeki ng students are expected to compl ete thei r undergraduate degree program i n f our years. To meet
thi s expectati on, students must pi an careful I y i n consul tati on wi th an acaderri c advi sor; compl ete 30 credi ts each year ( whi ch i s usual I y accorrd i shed through a
course I oad ofl4tol6creditsper semester) ; sati sfy general educati on, prerequi si te and other course requi rements wi th acceptabl e grades i n a ti mel y manner; and
meet the benchmarks. A caderri c uni ts provi de the benchmarks and sarrpl e tempi ates of rrul ti -semester pi ans I eadi ng to four-year graduati on. Students are requi red
to map out i ndi vi dual i zed four-year pi ans, consi stent wi th these gui del i nes and benchmarks, and are responsi bl e for updati ng them as ci rcumstances change.
Students who do not meet benchmarks are requi red to sel ect a more sui tabl e rnaj or. Students who change rnaj ors must subrri t a real i sti c graduati on pi an to the
acaderri c uni t of the new rnaj or for approval . A ny student who compl etes ten semesters or 130 credi ts wi thout compl eti ng a degree i s subj ect to mandatory advi si ng
pri or to regi strati on for any subsequent semester. Students wi th excepti onal ci rcumstances or those who are enrol I ed i n sped al programs are requi red to devel op a
modi f i ed graduati on pi an that i s appropri ate to thei r si tuati ons. I n al I cases, students are responsi bl e for meeti ng progress expectati ons and benchrrarks requi red for
thei r degree programs.
Every student shoul d contact hi s or her col I ege or department advi sor to obtai n the re! evant materi al s for devel opi ng a four-year graduati on pi an and requi red
benchmarks.
F or i nformati on about thi spd icy visit: www.ugst.urrd.edu/acaderricsuccess.htrri andwww.ugst.urrd.edu/faqs-successpolicy.htrri
Minors
Minors afford students the opportunity to pursue a limited but structured concentration in a coherent field of study outside their major. The rri nor may bea
truncated versi on of a major or a distinctive intellectual subset of a discipline. Minors are not offered in every field of study. Students should inquire with
departments for current avai I abi I i ty of rri nors or see i ndi vi dual I i sti ngs on thi s si te.
T he structures of rri nors vary i n detai I , but, wi th rare excepti ons, they al I requi re no fewer than 15 and no more than 24 credi ts wi th at I east 9 credi ts i n upper di vi si on
courses (300 level or above). No morethan six credits (ortwo courses) may be applied to sati sfy both the requi rerrents of a rri nor and a maj or program Nocourse
may be used to satisfy the requi rements of more than one rri nor. All courses taken for a rri nor must be completed with a rrini mum grade of C.
To ensure appropri ate academic advising, students who wish to pursue a rri nor shoul d inform both thecd I ege responsi ble for thei r maj or and the unit offering the
rri nor as early as possible, but in no case I ater than one full academic year before the expected date of graduation. When a student has completed all requi rements for
the rri nor, the unit offering the rri nor shall notify thestudents college, which verifies that the student has met all requi rerrents and officially notifies the Registrar's
Off i ce. The compl eti on of a rri nor i s posted on the students off i ci al transcri pt onl y when the student compl etes al I requi rements f or the bachel ors degree.
I n F ebruary 2004, the U ni versi ty Senate voted to phase out acaderri c ci tati ons and repl ace them wi th rri nors. Students pursui ng an acaderri c ci tati on shoul d contact
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the respecti ve department or program for i nf ormati on on thi s conversi on process.
Second M aj or sand Second Decrees
Second majors
A student who wi shes to compl ete a second maj or concurrent) y wi th hi s or her pri mary maj or of record must obtai n wri tten perm ssi on i n advance from the
appropri ate departments or programs and cd I eges. A s earl y as possi bl e, but i n no case I ater than one f ul I acaderri c year before the expected date of graduati on, the
student must f i I e wi th the department or programs i nvol ved and wi th the appropri ate deans, formal programs showi ng the courses to be offered to meet requi rements
in each of the majors and supporting areas as well as those of the col lege and general education programs. A student who wishes to add a Limited Enrollment
Program as a second major must do so at the earliest possible opportunity to assure that specific credit and GPA requirements can be met. I n order to obtain
approval , students must compl ete al I of the requi rements sped f i ed for both the pri mary and secondary maj or. C ourses taken for one maj or may be counted as
appropri ate as part of the degree requi rements for the general educati on programs. I f two col I eges are i nvol ved i n the doubl e maj or program, the student must
desi gnate whi ch cd I ege wi 1 1 be responsi bl e for the mai ntenance of records and certi f i cati on of general educati on requi rements. F i nal approval of a doubl e maj or
program must be obtai red from each of the appropri ate departments and col I ege(s) .
Second DegreesTaken Simultaneously
A student who wi shes to recei ve two bachel or J s degrees si mul taneousl y must sati sf actori I y compl ete the regul art y prescri bed requi rements of both degree programs
and a minimum of 150 credits (180 credits if one of the degrees is in Special Education). At least 18 of thecredits applied to onedegree must be in course work not
applied to the requi rements of the other degree program As early as possible, but in no case I ater than one full academic year before the expected date of graduation,
thestudmtmustfilewiththedepartrrentorprogramsinvolved, as well as with the appropri ate deans, formal programs snowing the courses to be offered to meet the
maj or, support ng area, col I ege, and general educati on programs. I f two cd I eges are i nvol ved i n the doubl e degree program, the student must desi gnate which
col I ege wi 1 1 be responsi bl e for the mai ntenance of records and certi fi cati on of general educati on requi rements. F i nal approval of a doubl e degree program must be
obtai ned from each of the appropri ate departments and col I ege(s) .
Second DegreesTaken Sequentially
A student who has compl eted the requi rements for, and has recei ved one baccal aureate and who wi shes to earn a second degree from the uni versi ty must
sati sf actori I y compl ete al I of the prescri bed requi rements for the second degree and enough addi ti onal credi ts so that the total , i ncl udi ng al I appl i cabl e credi ts earned
at the university or elsewhere, is at least 150 credits (180 credits if one of the degrees is in Special Education). At least 18 of thecredits applied to onedegree must
be i n course work not appl i ed to the requi rements of the other degree program I n no case wi 1 1 a second baccal aureate be awarded to a student who has not
completed a mini mum of 30 credits in residence at the university.
Post-Baccalaureate Second Degree
A student who has compl eted a bachel or's degree at another accredi ted or recogni zed cd I ege or uni versi ty and wi shes to earn a second degree, must sati sfy al I
current degree requi rements, including General Education requirements. A course by course evaluation of the students pri or collegiate work will be undertaken to
deterrri ne whi ch requi rements have been sati sf i ed by pri or coursework. I n no case, wi 1 1 a second baccal aureate be awarded to a student who has not compl eted a
rri ni mum of 30 credi ts i n resi dence at the uni versi ty.
Combined Bachelor' s/M aster's Programs
I n a combi ned bachel or's/master's program some graduate I evel courses i ni ti al I y taken for undergraduate credi t may al so be appl i ed towards the graduate credi t
requi rernents for a master's degree program at the University of Maryland. A bachel or's/master's program may be developed for an individual student, oritmaybea
structured program
Individual Student Bachelor's/Master's Program A program may be developed by an individual student in consultation with his/her academic advisor. Such a
program i s avail able only to students whose academic performance is excepti onal. It is to be developed according to the individual career interests and goals of the
student and shoul d be an i ntegrated I eami ng expert ence rather than mere! y the compl eti on of a certai n number of graduate and undergraduate credi ts. The program
requi res the approval of the di rectors of both the undergraduate and the graduate programs i nvol ved and of the Dean for Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es and the
Dean of tKs-aduate School . N ormal I y, no more than ni ne credi ts of graduate courses appl i ed to the bachel or's degree may be counted al so for graduate credi t i n an
individual student program Courses to be double-counted must be at the 600 1 evel or aboveand must be passed with at least a 'B' grade Individual study courses,
i ntemshi ps, or courses gi ven credi t by exam nati on are not el i gi bl e. The credi ts to be doubl e-counted wi 1 1 be desi gnated as appl i cabl e to the graduate program after
the student recei ves the bachel or's degree and math cul ates i n fine G raduate Schod . T hi s desi gnati on wi 1 1 be cancel ed i f the student wi thdraws from the graduate
program before compl eti ng the master's degree.
Structured Bachelor' s/Master' s Program: A structured bachel or's/ master's program i s an arti cul ated curri cul um corrbi ni ng an exi sti ng undergraduate program
and an exi sti ng master's program at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, offered by the same or by di f f erent departments. Such a program i s to be desi gned for students
whose acaderri c performance i s excepti onal and shoul d be an i ntegrated I eami ng experi ence rather than merel y the compl eti on of a certai n number of graduate and
undergraduate credits. A proposal forsuchaprogramshouldbesubrrittedbythecoilege(s) housing the academe programs concerned and requi res the approval of
the Graduate Counci I , the Graduate Dean, the Senate PCC Comrrittee, and the Provost.
N ecessary features of a structured bachel or's/master's program i ncl ude the fol I owi ng:
a. There must be specific requi rements for adrrission to thecombined program that speak to the excepti onal performanceof the students to be admitted.
At a minimum, students accepted for the program must be clearly adrri ssi de to the graduate program portion.
b. The program shoul d be desi gned so as not to undul y del ay the student's recei pt of thei r bachel or's degrees. Taki ng graduate credi ts shoul d not undul y
I i rri t the breadth of the students experi ence through premature sped al i zati on.
c. A 1 1 requi rements of the bachel or's program and of the master's program must be compl eted to recei ve the two degrees. W here appropri ate, graduate
courses taken whi I e an undergraduate may substi tute for courses requi red i n the undergraduate maj or program
d. The student may be offered deferred adrri ssi on to the graduate schod at the end of thej uni or year program, subj ect to compl eti on of the seni or year
program in a timely fashion and with a specified I evel of achievement. Formal adrri ssi on to the graduate school will requi re compl eti on of all
requi rements for the bachel or's degree.
e The credi ts to be doubl e-counted wi 1 1 be desi gnated as appl i cad e to the graduate program after the student recei ves the bachel or's degree and
matri cul ates i n theG raduate School . T hi s desi gnati on wi 1 1 be cancel ed i f the student wi thdraws from the graduate program before compl eti ng the
master's degree
A structured bachel or's/master's program may normally include up to nine credits of graduate I evel courses (600 level and above) that are counted both for the
bachel or's program and the master'ss program M ore than ni ne doubl e-counted credi ts may be al I owed i f both of the fol I owi ng condi ti ons are sati sf i ed.
a. T he addi ti onal graduate credi ts appl i ed to the undergraduate program do not undul y I i rri t the breadth of the students experi ence through premature
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sped al i zati on. T hi s condi ti on may be sati sf i ed, for exampl e, i f the graduate credi ts substi tute for courses requi red i n the undergraduate program that
woul d have been taken i n any case, but at a I ess advanced I evel .
b. The master's program requires substantially morethan thirty credits. This condition will bedeerred to be satisfied if the combined program, with
doubl e-counti ng, still requi res 150 or more credit hours to compl ete
Academic Advising
Academic advising is an integral part of each student's educational experience and it takes many forms. Academic advising is a shared responsibility between the
student and the advisor. For more i nformation visit www.advi si nq.umd.edu . Together with a student, an academic advisor can:
Monitor students! progress in their major.
Provide information on academic requirements needed for graduation:
• Discuss how a course of study fits a particular academic or career interest.
• A nswer questi ons concemi ng a sped f i c acaderri c concern, such as probl ems wi th a parti cul ar cl ass.
• Assist students in developing an academic and career plan.
• Inform students about possible scholarships or fellowships and how to apply for them
• G ui de students through the regi strati on process, i ncl udi ng provi di ng i nf ormati on on vari ous regi strati on bl ocks and what needs to be done to remove them
Hdp students plan for future graduate study or career:
• D i scuss how an acaderri c maj or can prepare a student for hi s/her career, and what career opti ons are avai I abl e.
• Refer students to the Career Center whi ch provi des career counsel i ng as wel I as workshops on vari ous careers, on wri ti ng resumes, prepari ng for j ob
interviews, etc.
• I nf orm students about graduate school requi rements and appl i cati on procedures.
• I nf orm students about i ntemshi p opportuni ti es and how they can possi bl y recei ve credi t for them
• Provi de i nf ormati on on study abroad programs that rri ght enri ch a student's acaderri c expert ence as wel I as enhance thei r resume.
Serve asa campus resource:
• Refer students to vari ous acaderri c support units that provide tutoring or workshops on study ski lis, time management, stress management, etc.
• Recommend that students seek counsel i ng for stress, addi cti ons, trauma that may be aff ecti ng thei r acaderri c work.
• Inform students with physical and I earning disabilities of the support avai I able to them
• E ncourage students to get i nvd ved on campus vi a soci al , pd i ti cal , acaderri c, ethni c/cul tural , sport and/or recreati oral student organi zati ons and acti vi ti es.
Some advisors can provide information on all of theabove. Others specialize in a particular topic or area of concern. For example, a college/department may have a
specific career advisor or study abroad coordinator. Furthermore, some advisors work with specific populations, i.e. returning students, athletes, students with
physi cal or I eami ng di sabi I i ti es, students of col or, etc.
W hen requesti ng to meet wi th an advi sor, sped fy what topi cs you wi sh to di scuss to ensure that you are di rected to the appropri ate i ndi vi dual .
Registering for Classes
Office of the Registrar
MHchdl Building 301-314-8240
www.testudo.urrd.edu
To attend classes at the University of Maryland, College Park, it is necessary to process an official registration. Specific registration dates and instructions are printed
i n the Regi strati on Guide and on the MyUM website, www.my.umd.edu.
Newly admitted students are invited, and strongly encouraged, to attend an orientation session (see chapter 3 for Orientation information). Advising and course
registration are part of the orientation process. All newly admitted students must meet with an advisor prior to registration. Additionally, newly admitted freshman
and transfer students are requi red to provi de proof of i rrmuni zati on for measl es, rubel I a, mumps and tetanus/di phtheri a. A ddi ti onal I y, M aryl and I aw requi res resi dent
hal I students to ei ther provi de proof of vacci nati on agai nst meni ngococcal di sease or seek an exempti on from thi s requi remant.
Registration Process: C urrenti y enrol I ed students are i nvi ted to earl y regi strati on by appoi ntrrent. Regi strati on appoi ntmants for the f al I semester begi n i n A pri I ,
and appdntmentsfor the spri ng semester begin in late October. Regi strati on can be processed on the MyUM (my.umd.edu) web site or in person. Open registration
follows early registration, and continues up to the first day of classes. D uri ngthisti me students may make schedule adjustments or process an original registration.
The schedule adjustment period begins on the first day of classes. All regi strati on transactions, either on-line or in person, arefinal unless a student processes a
cancel I ati on of regi strati on.
Regisb^oninforrrationforSurrmsrTerra Winter Terra Freshmen Connection, and Professional Pr0gram3maybef0undatwww.0es.umd.edu.
Schedule Adj ustmsnt and Drop Period
Schedule Adjustment: The schedule adjustment period is the first 10 days of classes for the fall and spri ng semesters, the first 5 days of classes for Summer
Sessions I and II, andthefirst 3 days of classes for Winter Term and 3-week Summer Term sessions. Courses may be added, when space is avai I able, during the
schedule adjustment period, and will appear on the students permanent record along with other courses previously listed. Courses dropped during this period will not
appear on the student's permanent record.
Compl ete i nformati on on schedul e adj ustmsnt and drop peri od for Summer Terra Wi nter Terra F reshmen Connecti on, and Professi onal Programs may be found at
www.oes.urrd.edu.
Departments may identify courses or sections of courses (with theapproval of theOfficeof the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs), whi charter the first
f i ve days of the schedul e adj ustmsnt peri od i n Spri ng and F al I semesters, shal I requi re f acul ty or departmental approval for students to add.
• D uri ng the schedul e adj ustmsnt peri od f ul I -ti me undergraduates may drop or add courses, or change secti ons or credi 1 1 evel wi thout f i nanci al penal ty
provided they remain full -time students (registered for 12 or more credits). Seewww.testudo.urrd.edu/soc/drops.htrri for information and penalties associated
wi th changi ng from f ul I -ti me to part-ti me.
• Part-ti me undergraduates (fewer than 12 credi ts) may al so add, drop and change secti ons, as wel I as change credi 1 1 evel , but they shoul d consul t the deadl i ne
sectionatwww.testudo.urrd.edu/ScheduleOfClasses.htrritoavoidincurringadditionalcharges.
• Grading Method (including pass-fail) may be changed only during the schedule adj ustmsnt period.
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• Inthecaseof students who areadvised in the Division of Letters and Sciences when Dean's approval is required, the Dean for Office of Undergraduate
Studi es shal I assume the responsi bi I i ti es normal I y del egated to the Dean.
After Schedule Adjustment
• Courses may not be added without special permission of the department and the dean of the academe unit in which the student is enrol led.
• All courses for which the student is enrol led shal I remain as a part of the students permanent record. The students status shal I be considered full -time if the
number of credit hours enrol led at this time is 12 or more.
• An official class list for each course being offered is issued to the appropriate department by the Office of the Registrar. Electronic rosters are provided to all
f acul ty wi th emai I accounts. Students are not perm tted to attend a cl ass i f thei r names do not appear on the cl ass I i st. I nstructors must report di screpanci es to
the Offi ce of the Regi strar.
Drop Period
The drop period for undergraduate students will begi n at the close of the schedule adjustment period and terrri nate at the end of the tenth week of classes for the fall
and spri ng semesters. Consult the deadline seed on atwww.testudo.urrd.edu/ScheduleOfClasses.html for dates.
D uri ng thi s peri od a student may drop a maxi mum of four credi ts. H owever, i f the course carri es rrore than f our credi ts, the student may drop the end re course, or i n
the case of a vari abl e credi t course, reduce the credi 1 1 evel by up to four credi ts. D raps duri ng thi s peri od wi 1 1 be recorded on the students permanent record wi th a
notation of W and will be considered to represent a single enrollment (one of two possible) in the course. This mark will not be used in the computation of a
students cumul ati ve grade poi nt average.
Credit Hours and Maximum Semester Credits
N o baccal aureate curri cul um requi res fewer than 120 semester hours. T he semester hour, whi ch i s the uni t of credi t, i s the equi val ent of a subj ect pursued one peri od
a week for one semester. Two or three hours of laboratory or field work are equi val ent to one lecture or recitation period.
I n order for undergraduate students to compl ete most curri cul a i n four acaderri c years, thei r semester I cad rrust range from 12 to 19 hours ( 30 to 36 hours each year)
toward the degree. Bypolicy, undergraduates may not exceed the fd I owi ng maximum credit loads without the prior approval of theirDean: 20 credits in a 15 week
semester; 8 credits in a 6 week summer terra or 4 credits in a 3 week term
Cancellation of Registration
Students who regi ster and I ater deci de not to attend the U ni versi ty must cancel thei r regi strati on wi th the Offi ce of the Regi strar pri or to the off i ci al f i rst day of
classes. Fail ure to cancel regi strati on will result in a financial obligation to theUniversity of Maryland even though a student does not attend class. TheUniversity
reserves the ri ght to cancel regi strati on for students who f ai I to meet thei r f i nanci al obligati ons.
Concurrent Undercf-aduate-GraduateReaJstration
A n undergraduate degree seeking student at the University of Maryland may, with the approval of his or her Dean, of the department and the instructor offering the
course, arid of the Graduate School, regi ster for graduate courses (600 1 evel and above) that will be recorded asfer graduate creditoiiy and that may beapplied
towards an advanced degree at this university or elsewhere Students eligible for this option normally will have achieved J uni or standing, will haveaGPA of at least
3.0, and will have successfully completed the prerequisite courses with a grade of 'B' or better. The student must submit a plan of study that shows that taking
graduate courses will not undul y del ay compl eti on of requi rements for the bachel or J s degree. The total of graduate and undergraduate credi ts attempted i n any
semester may not be rrore than ei ghteen. T he graduate credi ts so earned will not count towards any of the requi rements for trie B accal aureate degree. A maxi mum of
twel ve credi ts may be taken for graduate credi t by a student whi I e enrol I ed as an undergraduate.
UndercfaduateCreditfor Graduate Level Courses
Subj ect to requi rements deterrri ned by the graduate faculty of the department or program offeri ng the course, undergraduate degree-seeki ng students may regi ster
for graduate-level courses, i.e., those numbered from 600 to 898, with the exception of 799, for undergraduate creditThestudent must obtainthe prior approval of
the department and i nstructor offeri ng the course.
Students eligible for this option normally will have achieved J uni or standing, will haveaGPA of at least 3.0, and will have successfully completed the prerequisite
courses wi th a grade of 'B ' or better.
E nrol I ment i n a graduate-l evel course does not i n any way i mply subsequent departmental or graduate school approval for adrri ssi on i nto a graduate prograrn nor
may the course be used as credi t for a graduate degree at theU ni versi ty of M aryl and.
Withdrawal and Leave of Absence
Students adrri tted to the U ni versi ty of M aryl and are expected to make regul ar and consi stent progress towards the compl eti on of thei r degree. H owever, the
University understands that in exceptional circumstances a student may find it necessary to completely withdraw from all classes. The University considers such an
i nterrupti on to be very seri ous as i t del ays normal progress towards the degree. Students shoul d not wi thdraw for f ri vol ous reasons or to avoi d the consequences of
i gnori ng their acaderri c responsi bi I ities. Any student considering withdrawal i s strongl y encouraged to meet with his or her acaderri ccd lege advisor before leaving
theUniversity.
Potential Implications Withdrawing or taking a leave of absence from theUniversity may have seri ousirrplicati ons for international students, students receiving
f i nanci al ai d or students resi di ng i n on-campus housi ng. Students are advi sed to contact the appropri ate offi ces before f i nal i zi ng wi thdrawal or I eave of absence
plans
Student Financial Services Office 1135 LeeBuilding, 301-314-9000
Department of Resident Life 2100AnnapdisHall, 301-314-2100
I ntemati oral Educati on Servi ces: 3117 M i tchel I B ui I di ng, 301-314-7740
Withdrawal: A withdrawal is avail able anytime between the first and last day of classes. Students must submit written notice of withdrawal to the Office of the
Regi strar no I ater than the last day of classes. A students return to the University is contingent upon theconditions outlined \rReturn to the University bdicm.
Leave of Absence: A leaveof absence is a type of withdrawal and i s avai I abl e for students wishing to take time away from the University with the intention of
returning thefdlcwirigsernester.Theleaveorabsencestatusisespecially helpful for recipients of federal financial aid because they are not considered to be
wi thdrawn provi ded they do return and compl ete the fd I owi ng semester. Students may appl y for a I eave of absence onl y duri ng the I ast 60 days of the semester. A
students return to the U ni versi ty i s conti ngent upon the condi ti ons outi i ned i nReturn to the University below.
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Return to the University: Normally, a student may withdraw or take a leave of absence from the University only once during matriculation as an undergraduate.
Students who find it necessary to leave the University are required to petition the Faculty Review Board in order to return. Students who have earned a mini mum 2.0
cumul ati ve G PA , wi th no previ ous wi thdrawal or I eave of absence, are exempt from thi s requi rement. Students who wi thdraw or take a I eave of absence whi I e on
acaderri c probati on, or those retumi ng from di srri ssal , are al ways requi red to peti ti on the Facul ty Revi ew B card. Students are al so requi red to compl ete a
Rei nstatement A dvi si ng M eeti ng wi th their academic col I egeadvi si ng office before the petition will beconsidered by the Faculty Review Board.
Additional Withdrawal/Leave of Absence I nfbrmation:The effect] ve date of wi thdrawal or I eave of absence for the purposes of refunds i s the date that the noti ce
is received by the Off ice of the Registrar. Notation of withdrawal/leaveof absenceandtheeffectivedatewill be posted to the students academic record. Instructors
and col lege offices will be notified of all withdrawn students. The deadline date for submitting the withdrawal for each semester is the last day of classes. Students
shod d contact the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons f or reenrd I merit i nf orrrati on.
The repeat policy will not apply to courses taken during theacaderric semester from which thestudent is officially withdrawn.
Military Call-ups It is the intent of the University of Maryland, College Park, to facilitate the withdrawal or change in registration and the reenrd I ment of students
who are called to active military duty during the semester. The student (or a representative) should take a copy of the military orders to the Office of the Registrar
and process a wi thdrawal or change i n regi strati on papers. Detai I ed i nformati on about thi s process may be obtai ned from the Off i ce of the Regi strar.
W i thdrawal f or acti ve mi I i tary servi ce wi 1 1 have no effect on any subsequent request to wi thdraw from the U ni versi ty .
CoursesTaken at Other I institutions
Courses taken at another i nsti tuti on may not be credi ted toward a degree program wi thout pri or approval of the dean of the col I ege from whi ch the student expects to
earn a degree. Eligible students may enroll in courses at other Universities via the University Systemof Maryland's Inter-Institutional Registration Program or the
Consortiumof Universitiesof theWashington Metropolitan Area.
Consortium of Universitiesof theWashington Metropolitan Area:
The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area consists of American University, TheCathdic University of America, Corcoran Col I ege of
Art and Design, GallaudetUniversity, Georgetown University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Howard University, Maryrrpunt
University, National Defense Intel I igenceCd I ege, National Defense University, Trinity University, University of the District of Cdumbi a and the University of
M aryl and Col I ege Park. Students enrol I ed i n degree-seeki ng programs at these i nsti tuti ons are abl e to attend certai n cl asses at the other campuses and have the credi t
consi dered as resi dent credi t at thei r home i nsti tuti ons. T he i ntenti on i s to al I ow students to take an occasi onal course to augment a program rather than to devel op an
individual program Payment of tuition for courses will be made to the students home campus however, special fees may beassessed by thehost institution.
Comparablecourses offered atUniversity of Maryland may not be taken through the Consortium
Currently registered, degree seeking University of Maryland students with at least junior standi ngmay participate in the Consortium program according to the
stipul ati ons listed in the current edition of the Regi strati on Guide. E nrol I ment i n courses i s avai I abl e only on a space-avail ad e basis. Vi si ting students are expected to
meet prerequi si tes or other cri teri a set by the host i nsti tuti on and compl y wi th the host i nsti tuti on's regi strati on procedures and deadl i nes.
GoldenID students are not el igide to enrol I incourses through theConsortiumwith waiver of fees. University of Maryland students may only enrol I incourses
offered on the campus of the host i nsti tuti on. Students i nterested i n add ti onal i nformati on about the C onsorti um program shod d revi ew the current edi ti on of the
RegistrationGuideorcontacttheConsortiumCoordinatoronthefirstfloorof theMitchell Building.
University Systemof Maryland I nter-l institutional Registration Program
C urrentl y regi stered, degree seeki ng U ni versi ty of M aryl and Col I ege Park students have the opportuni ty to take courses at certai n U ni versi ty System of M aryl and
I nsti tuti ons to augment their degree program at University of Maryland under the Inter-Institutional Registration Program The provisions for such are contained in
theBoard of Regents Policy on Student Concurrent Inter-Institutional Registration (BOR III 2.40;lll 2.41) found at http://www.usmd.edu/reqent5/ . Participating
institutions include Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Froitburg State University, Salisbury University, Towson University, University of Baltimore,
University of Maryland at Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland Cd lege Park and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of Maryland College Park students may not enroll i n courses at the University of Maryland University Col I ege through this program Currently
regi stered, degree seeki bgii versi ty of M aryl and students wi th at I east sophomore standi ng may enrol I in courses for credi t, and have that credi t consi dered as resi dent
credi tat their home institution. Enrol I ment in courses is avai I ad e only on a space avai I ad e basis and vi si ting students are expected to meet prerequi si tes or other
criteriasetbythehostinstitution. Payment of tuition for courses will be made to the student's home campus however special fees may be assessed by the host
institution. Students interested in additional information aboutthelnter-lnstitutional Registration programshould review thecurrent edition of the Registration
Guideor contact the Consortium Coordinator on thefirst floor of theMitchell Building.
Inter-Institutional Regi strati on isonlyappli cade for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Student I D Numbers
University of Maryland assigns all students a unique nine-digit identification number called the U ID Number. This number is used as a student identifier for most
uni versi ty transact] ons. Students are al so requi red to provi de thei r Soci al Securi ty N umber, whi ch i s used for a I i mi ted number of purposes that are requi red by I aw
or business necessity. See www.president.urrd.edu/policies/docs/vi-2600A.pdf for the University of Maryland Policy on the Cd lection, Useand Protection of ID
N umbers and a I i st of currently approved uses
Usecf Email for Official Communication
T he U ni versi ty has adopted emai I as the pri mary means for send ng official communi cati ons to students. A caderri c advi sors, f acul ty, and campus adrri ni strati ve
off i ces use emai I to convey i mportant i nformati on and ti rre-sensi ti ve noti ces. All enrol I ed students are provi ded a U ni versi ty emai I address. Students are responsi bl e
for keepi ng thei r emai I address up to date or for forward ng emai I to another address. Fai I ure to check emai I , errors i n forwardi ng emai I , and returned emai I due toiraill
rmilbox ftior user unknown will not excuse a student from rri ssi ng announcements or deadl i nes
Change of Address
Students are expected to notify the Office of the Registrar of any change in their local, permanent or e-mai I address. Use the internet to keep address information
current and accurate. C hange of address forms are avai I ad e at the f ol I owi ng pi aces:
MyUM website www.my.urrd.edu
Office of the Bursar, Room 1115 or 1135, LeeBuilding
Student Servi ces C ounter, f i rst f I oor, M i tchel I B ui I di ng
I dentification Cards
The photo ID card is issued at the time the student first registers for classes. This card is to be used for the entire duration of enrol I ment. Additionally, students who
have food servi ce contracts will use thi s photo i denti fi cati on card to access these servi ces. Contact D i ni ng Servi ces di recti y for further i nformati on.
T he photo identification card can be used by students for adrri ssi on to most athletic, social, and cultural events, to withdraw books from the libraries, and as a
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general form of identification on campus.
University of Maryland photo ID cards will be replaced free of charge only when the mast recent, active ID card is turned into the Off ice of the Registrar at the time
of reissue AND:
l)thelD bar code is no longer visible or readable; or
2) the I D card has become worn and no I onger f uncti ons proper! y .
The replacement of an ID card will carry a charge of $20 if the student indicates that their card is lost, stolen, or the card has intentional damage (i.e. holes punched
inthecard, cards intentionally snapped in two, etc.). The Registrar's Office is available weekdays from8:30am to 4:30pm in the First Floor Lobby of the Mitchell
B ui I di ng for request] ng repl acemsnt cards.
Veterans Benefits
Students attending the university undertheVeteransEducationAssistanceAct(TitJe38, U.S. Code) may receive assistance and enrollment certification at the
Veterans Certification Office, in the Office of the Registrar, 1113Mitchell Building. Consult the online Schedule of Classes
at http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/vet5. html for more i nformati on.
Classification of Students
Official classifi cations of undergraduate students are based on earned credits as follows: freshman, 1-29 semester hours; sophomore, 30-59; junior, 60-89; and
seni or, 90 to at I east 120.
Academic Records and Regulations
The Office of the Registrar, located on the first floor of the Mitchell Bui I ding is responsible for maintaining student records and issuing official transcripts.
Marking System
T he f ol I owi ng symbol s are used on the students permanent record for al I courses i n whi ch he or she i s enrol I ed after the i ni ti al regi strati on and schedul e adj ustment
period: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C-H C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, XF, I, P, S, and W. These marks remain as part of the students permanent record and may be changed only by
the ori gi nal i nstructor on certi f i cati on, approved by the department chai r and the dean, that an actual rri stake was made i n deterrri ni ng or recordi ng the grade.
• A+, A, A- denotes excel lent mastery of the subject and outstanding scholarship. In computations of cumulative or semester averages, a mark of A+, A, A- will
be assigned a value of 4 quality points per credit hour.
• B+, B, B- denotes good mastery of the subject and good scholarship. A mark of B-H B, B- is assigned a value of 3 quality points per credit hour.
• C+, C, C- denotes acceptable mastery of the subject. A mark of C+, C, C- is assigned a value of 2 quality points per credit hour.
• D+, D, D- denotes borderline understanding of the subject. It denotes marginal performance, and it does not represent satisfactory progress toward a degree. A
markof D-H D, D- is assigned a value of 1 quality point per credit hour.
• F denotes f ai I ure to understand the subj ect and unsati sf actory performance. A mark of F i s assi gned a val ue of qual i ty poi nts per credi t hour.
• X F- denotes fai I ure due to acaderri c di shonesty.
• S i s a department opti on mark that may be used to denote sati sf actory performance by a student i n progressi ng thesi s prqj ects, ori entati on courses, practi ce
teachi ng, and the I i ke I n computati on of cumul ati ve averages a mark of S wi 1 1 not be i ncl uded.
• W is used to indicate withdrawal from a course in which the student was enrolled at the end of the schedule adj ustment period. For information and
compl eteness, the mark of W i s pi aced on the students permanent record by the Off i ce of the Regi strar. T he i nstructor wi 1 1 be noti f i ed that the student has
withdrawn from the course This mark is not used in any computation of quality poi nts or cumulative average total sat the end of the semester.
• Audit -A student may register to audit a course or courses which have been designated as available under the audit option and in which space is avail able.
ThenotationAUD will be pi aced on the transcript for each course audi ted. A notation to the effect that this symbol does not imply attendance or any other
effort in the course will be included on the transcript in the explanation of the grading system
• Pass-Fail - The mark of P is a student option mark, equivalent to A +, A, A-, B-H B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D or D-. The student must inform the Office of the
Regi strar of the sel ecti on of thi s opti on by the end of the schedul e adj ustment peri od.
Additional Record Notations
I n add ti on to the above marks, there are provi si ons for other record or transcri pt notati ons that may be used based on uni versi ty poi i cy and individual ci rcumstances.
Dupl icate coirser U sed to i ndi cate two courses wi th the same course content. The second course i s counted i n the cumul ati ve total s earned; both courses are counted
i n the cumul ati ve attempted credi t and i n the cal cul ati on of grade poi nt average.
Excluded Credit (Excl Crd)_; Excluded credit is noted when Academic Clemency has been granted.
I ncomplebes The mark of I is an exceptional mark that is an i nstructor option. It is given only to a student whose work i n a course has been qualitatively
sati sf actory, when, because of i 1 1 ness or other ci rcumstances beyond the students control , he or she has been unabl e to compl ete some smal I porti on of the work of
the course. I n no case wi 1 1 the mark I be recorded for a student who has not compl eted the maj or porti on of the work of the course.
1 . Thi s I ncompl ete Contract form must be subrri tted to the dean of the col I ege off eri ng the course wi thin six weeks after the grade submission deadline (if a grade
hasn't al ready been subrri tted) . I f any I ncompl ete C ontract i sn't compl eted wi thi n the si x week peri od, the i nstructor will convert the I to the appropri ate grade.
2. The student wi 1 1 remove the 'I ' by compl eti ng work assi gned by the i nstructor; i t i s the students responsi bi I i ty to request arrangements for the compl eti on of the
work. T he work must be compl eted by the time stipulated in the contract, usually by the end of the next semester, but in any event, no later than one year. If the
remai ni ng work for the course as def i ned by the contract i s not compl eted on schedul e, the i nstructor will convert the I to the grade i ndi cated by the contract.
3. Exceptions to the stated deadline may be granted by thestudent's dean (in negotiation with the faculty member or the faculty members dean) upon the written
request of the student i f ci rcumstances warrant further del ay .
4. 1 f the i nstructor i s unavai I abl e, the department chai r, upon request of the student will make appropri ate arrangements for the student to compl ete the course
requi rements.
5. 1 1 is the responsi bi I ity of the instructor or department chair concerned to submit the grade pron^y uponcorrpletionof theconditionsof thelncornpleteContract.
6.Thel cannot be removed through re-registration for the course or through credit by examination. An I mark is not used in the computati on of quality points
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or cumul ati ve grade poi nt averages.
Non-applicable (Non-Appl): Inall cases cf transfer from one col lege to another at the University of Maryland, Col lege Park, the dean of the receiving college,
wi th the approval of the student, shal I i ndi cate which courses, i f any, i n the student's previ ous acaderri c program are not appl i cabl e to hi s or her new program and
shall notify the Office of the Registrar of the adjustments that are to be made in determining the students progress toward a degree. Deletions may occur both in
credits attempted and correspondingly in credits earned. This evaluation shall be made upon the students initial entry into anew program, not thereafter. If astudent
transfers from one program to another, his or her record evaluation shal I be made by the dean in the same way as if he or she were transferring col leges. If the
student subsequenti y transfers to a thi rd col I ege, the dean of the thi rd cd I ege shal I make a similar initial adj ustment; courses marked nonappl i cabl e by the second
dean may become appl i cabl e i n the thi rd program
Pass-Fail Policy
Pass-Fail Policy: Thefollowing Pass-Fail policy was approved by the Board of Regents for implerrentati on beginning with the Spring 1989 semester:
1. To register for a course under the pass-fail option, an undergraduate must havecompleted 30 or more credit hours of college credit with a G PA of at least 2.0. At
least 15 of these credit hours must have been completed at theUniversity of Maryland, College Park with a University of Maryland GPA of at least 2.0.
2. Courses for which this option applies must beelectives in thestudents program Thecourses may not becollege, major, field of concentration, or general
educati on program requi rements.
3. Only one course per semester may be registered for under the pass-fail option.
4. No morethan 12 semester hours of credit may betaken under the pass-fail option during a student's college career.
5. Students may not choose thi s opti on when re-regi steri ng f or a course.
6. When regi steri ng under the pass-fai I opti on, a course that i s passed wi 1 1 count as hours i n the students record but wi 1 1 not be computed i n the grade poi nt average.
A course that i s f ai I ed wi 1 1 appear on the student's record and wi 1 1 be computed both i n the overal I average and the semester average.
7. Students registering for a course under the pass-fai I opti on are requi red to complete all regular course requi rements. Their work will be evaluated by the
instructor by the normal procedure for letter grades. The instructor will submit the normal grade. ThegradesA+, A, A-, B-H B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D or D- will
automati cal I y be converted by the Off i ce of the Regi strar to the grade P on the students permanent record. The grade F wi 1 1 remai n as given. The choi ce of gradi ng
opti on may be changed onl y duri ng the schedul e adj ustment peri od for courses i n whi ch the student i s current) y regi stered.
Incompletes
The mark of 'I ' is an exceptional mark that is an instructor opti on. It is given only to a student whose work in a course has been qualitatively satisfactory, when,
because of i 1 1 ness or other ci rcumstances beyond the students control , he or she has been unad e to corrpl ete some smal I porti on of the work of the course. I n no
casewill themarkl be recorded for a student wlio has not completed the major porti on of the work of the course
1. Thi s I ncorrpl ete Contract form must be subrri tted to the dean of the col I ege offeri ng the course within six weeks after the grade submission deadline (if a grade
hasn't al ready been subrri tted) . I f any I ncorrpl ete C ontract i sn't corrpl eted wi thi n the si x week peri od, the i nstructor will convert the I to the appropri ate grade.
2. The student wi 1 1 remove the 'I ' by corrpl eti ng work assi gned by the i nstructor; i t i s the students responsi bi I i ty to request arrangements for the corrpl eti on of the
work. The work must be corrpl eted by the time stipulated in the contract, usually by the end of the next semester, but in any event, no later than one year. If the
remai ni ng work for the course as def i ned by the contract i s not corrpl eted on schedul e, the i nstructor will convert the I to the grade i ndi cated by the contract.
3. Excepti ons to the stated deadl i ne may be granted by the student's dean ( i n negoti ati on wi th the f acul ty member or the f acul ty members dean) upon the wri tten
request of the student i f ci rcumstances warrant further del ay .
4. 1 f the i nstructor i s unavai I abl e, the department chai r, upon request of the student will make appropri ate arrangements for the student to corrpl ete the course
requi rements.
5. 1 1 is the responsi bi I ity of the instructor or department chair concerned to submit the grade pronptiy upon completion of theconditions of the I nconpleteContract.
6. The 'I ' cannot be removed through re-registration for the course or through credit by examination. An 'I ' mark is not used in the computation of quality points or
cumul ati ve grade poi nt averages.
Grade Point Average Computation of
GPA is computed by dividing the total number of quality points accumulated in courses for which a gradeof A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, orF has
been assi gned by the total number of credits attempted in those courses. Courses for which a mark of P, S, I, NGRorW has been assi gned are not included in
computing theGPA. Each letter grade hasa numerical value A+, A, A- =4; B+, B, B- =3; C+, C, C- =2; D+, D, D- =1; F =0. Multi plying this value by the
number of credi ts f or a parti cul ar course gi ves the number of qual i ty poi nts earned for that course.
See Repeat Pd i cy to deterrri ne the effect of repeated courses i n the cal cul ati on of G PA .
Repeat Policy
Thefollowing Campus Repeat Policy applies to ALL courses that may not be repeated for additional credit.
1. Thefd lowi ng students are requi red to fd low the new repeatpolicy:
a. All new freshmen who began at University of Maryland , College Park Fall 1990 and after.
b. Transfer students from schools other than Maryland community colleges who began at University of Maryland, Cd lege Park, Fall 1990 and after.
T hi s i ncl udes transfer students from another U ni versi ty of M aryl and i nsti tuti on .
2. There is a lirrit to the number of times a student may repeat a course. Students may haveone repeat of any course in which they earned an A+, A, A-, B+, B,
B-, C+, C, C-, D-H D, D-, F, P, S, W, NGR or Audit; they cannot be regi stered (after the schedule adj ustment period) for any given course more than twice. A
students cleans off i ce may grant an excepti on al I owi ng an addi ti onal course repeat. I n thi s case, students must present a pi an for successful I y corrpl eti ng the course.
All attempts'// be counted toward the total lirrit for repeatable credits.
Nate Students may rot choose the Pass-Fail option when re- regi steri ng for a course or re-register for a course in which a grade of I has been noted.
3. Students may repeat no more than 18 credi ts. A ddi ti onal I y, i f a student wi thdraws from all courses duri ng a semester, those courses are not i ncl uded i n thi s
lirrit.
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4. The grade point average will includeall attempts at a given coursethat result in a gradeof A+, A, A-, B-H B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, orF. However, to help
freshrren and transfer students adjust to the University of Maryland, College Park, the fd I owi ng two exceptions allow for the currulativeG PA to be calculated so
that only the hi gher grade i s i ncl uded:
a. W hen the repeated course was taken within the students first semester at University of Maryland, College Park, or
b. W hen the repeated course was taken wi thi n the students f i rst 24 credi t hours attempted ( i ncl udi ng transfer credi ts) or wi thi n the semester duri ng
whi ch the student reached the 24th credit hour attempted. Advanced Placement Exam credi ts do not count toward the 24 credit count.
5. A ny grade earned i n pri or attempts of a repeated course will appear on the student's transcri pt, regard ess of whether the grade i s dropped from or i ncl uded i n, the
cumul ati ve grade poi nt average.
6. Repeat by transfer: I f a student repeats by transfer a course that was taken before or duri ng the semester i n whi ch the student reached 24 credi ts attempted
(including transfer credits) and the transfer grade is hi gher, then the original grade in the course will be excluded from the G PA calculation.
a. If the course was taken after the semester in which thestudent reached 24 credits attempted, the original grade remains in the G PA calculation.
Repeat Policy Prior to Fall 1990c
T he fol I owi ng students fd I ow the previous repeat pd i cy:
• Students who began at University of Maryland, College Park, beforetheFall 1990 semester (including students who enter University of Maryland, Cdlege
Park for summer 1990) .
• Transfer students who began at a M aryl and community col I ege before Fal 1 1990.
• UMBC College of Engineering students who began before 1990.
T he hi ghest grade recei ved i n the repeated course i s used to cal cul ate the G PA . A student may repeat any course; however no student may be regi stered for a course
more than three ti mas.
If a student repeats a course in which heor she has already earned a mark of A, B, C, D, P, orS, the subsequent attempt shall not increase the total hours earned
toward thedegree. Onlythe highest mark will be used in computation of the students cumulative average Under unusual circumstances, the students dean may
grant an exception to thi spd icy.
Academic Clemency Policy
Undergraduate students returning to the University of Maryland, College Park in pursuit of their initial baccalaureate degree, after a separation of five calendar years
may peti ti on the appropri ate dean to have a number of previ ousl y earned grades and credi ts removed from the cal cul ati on of thei r cumul ati ve grade poi nt average.
U p to 16 credits and corresponding grades from courses previously completed at theUniversity of Maryland, Cdlege Park, will be removed from cal cul ati on of the
grade point average and will not be counted toward graduation requirements. The petition for clemency must be fi led in thefirst semester of return to the institution.
A pproval i s nei ther automati c or guaranteed.
Honors (Dean's L ist)
Semester Academic Honors (Dean's List) will be awarded to those students who complete, within any given semester (excluding winter and summer terms), 12 or
more credits (excluding courses with grades of P and S) with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. This recognition will be noted on the students academic record.
Academic Probation and Dismissal, Under graduate Policy on
Consistentwith the University of Maryland Student Academic Success- DegreeCompletion Policy, it is the intent of the University that its students make
sati sf actory progress toward thei r degree obj ecti ves, and achi eve academi c success. I f a student has sped al ci rcumstances that make i t i mpossi d e to compl ete a
normal course I oad, the student must meet wi th an advi sor to di scuss the ci rcumstances, the student's pi ans for conti nued progress toward a degree, and the
i mpl i cati ons for conti nued enrol I ment.
The fol I owi ng gui del i nes for retenti on of students refer separately to semester (Fal I and Spri ng) and Wi nter or Summer terms:
a. Academic retention is based solely on grade point average (GPA). A mini mum of 120 successfully completed course credits is required for graduation in any
degree curri cul um I ndi vi dual col I eges, school s, and departments may establ i sh hi gher requi rements for graduati on. Students must consul t the appropri ate col I ege,
school , or department for sped f i c i nf ormati on.
b. Satisfactory Performance is defined as the achievement of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Students whose semester GPA fal Is below 2.0 are encouraged to
meet wi th thei r advi sors regard ng the devel oprrent of a pi an that will appropri atel y respond to the students academi c difficulties and I ead to academi c i mprovement.
Individual colleges, schools and departrrents may establish separate requi rements for mandatory advi sing. Students must consult the appropri ate col I ege, school, or
department for sped fi c i nf ormati on.
c. Unsatisfactory Performance is defined as the achievement of a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0. Students will be placed on Academic Probation fol I owing any
semester in which a 2.0 cumulativeGPA is not achieved. Normally, students will be Academically Dismissed if they are unable to raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0
or hi gher at the end of thei r probati onary semester.
Academic Probation:
Students will be placed on academic probati on if their cumulative GPA fal Is below 2.0 Normally, student is expected to attaina2.0 cumulativeGPA attheendof
any probationary semester. Students who fail to achievea 2.0 cumulativeGPA at the end of thei r probati onary semester may be academically dismissed, depending
on thei r credi 1 1 evel as detai I ed be! cw.
1. Students who have earned 60 credits or more will be dismissed from the University in the event their cumulative GPA remains below 2. Oat the end of their
probati onary semester. Students who are on probati on and attain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the end of a winter or summer term will not be subject to dismissal in
the subsequent semester.
2. Students who are on academic probation and have earned fewer than 60 credits will be permitted to continue on academic probation if a mini mum semester GPA
of 2.0 is achieved i n each semester of probation.
a. Full -time students must complete 9 or more credits in each semester of probation. A completed credit is defined as credit for any course in which a
student receives a gradeof A, B, C, D, F, P, or S.
b. Students who meet thi s requi rerrent wi 1 1 be perm tted to conti nue on probati on unti I the cl ose of the semester ( exel udi ng wi nter and summer terms)
in which they attain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
c. However, students who are on probati on will bedisrrissedif they have not achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the end of the semester in which
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they corrpl ete 60 credits.
d Students who are on probation and attain a cumulativeG PA of 2.0 at the end of a winter or summer term will not be subject to dismissal inthe
subsequent semester.
3. The Off i ce of the Regi strar wi 1 1 noti fy students when they are pi aced on acaderri c probati on. Such noti ces wi 1 1 i ncl ude a requi rement that the students consul t an
acaderri c advi sor i n thei r col I eges earl y i n the probati onary semester and i n no event I ater than the begi nni rgof the early registration period for the next semester.
The Office of the Regi strar will noti fy the col I eges of students who are pi aced on academic probati on and will note the academic probati onary status on the students
academic record.
a. T he acaderri c advi sors will assi st students i n devel opi ng appropri ate pi ans for achi evi ng sati sf actory acaderri c performance.
b Students who are pi aced on probati on wi 1 1 not be al I owed to add or drop courses, or regi ster wi thout the approval of an acaderri c advi sor i n thei r
college.
Acaderric Dismissal:
1. Students who have earned 60 or more credits will be dismissed if their cumulativeG PA remains belcw 2.0 for two consecutive semesters (excluding winter and
surnrer terms). Students who attain a cumulativeG PA of 2.0 in the preceding winter or summer term will not be subject to dismissal.
2. Students who have earned fewer than 60 credits will be dismissed foil owing any probati onary semester in which they fail to attain a mini mum 2.0 semester GPA
and complete the requi site credits detailed under Acaderric Probation. Students who attain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the preceding winter or summer term will not
be subject to dismissal.
3. Students who have been academically dismissed and who are reinstated will be academically dismissed again if a cumulativeGPA of at least 2.0 is not achieved
by the end of the first semester after reinstatement. Reinstated students will not be all owed to add or drop courses, or to regi ster during any semester without the
approval of an acaderric advi sor in thei red lege, unless a cumulative GPA of at I east 2.0 is achieved.
4. The Office of the Regi strar will noti fy the appropri ate U ni versity offices when students are academical I y dismissed and will note the dismissal on the student's
acaderric record.
5. TheOfficeof UndergraduateAdrrissionswill notify students in writing when they are dismissed. The noti ces will include a statement that regi strati on for the
next semester (exel udi ng wi nter or summer terms) wi 1 1 be cancel ed.
6. N ormal I y, a student di srri ssed for acaderri c reasons must wai t out one semester (f al I or spri ng) before rei nstatement. Excepti ons wi 1 1 be deterrri ned by the
Faculty Petition Board.
Application for Academic Reinstatement
1. Students who have been di srri ssed may apply to the Faculty Petition Board for rei nstatement on the grounds of mitigating circumstances, such as (i)
demonstrated progress toward a degree by successful corrpl eti on of 24 degree-appl i cabl e credi ts i n the precedi ng year, ( i i ) conti nui ng i mprovemsnt i n the
cumul ati ve grade poi nt average, and ( i i i ) progress i n general educati on and maj or requi rements.
2. The application for rei nstatement must include a written statement explaining the circumstances leading to dismissal and a proposed plan to remedy those
circumstances. Students are encouraged to consult with their acaderric advi sors prior to subrritti ng thei rappli cations to the Faculty Petition Board.
3. Applicati ons for rei nstatement can be obtai ned from the Reenrol I ment Off i ce i n the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dm ssi ons, whi ch i s responsi bl e f or adrri ni steri ng
the rei nstatement process in coordination with the Faculty Petition Board.
Faculty Petition Board:
1. The Reenroll ment Office is responsible for submitting the rei nstatement applications for review and decision by the Faculty Petition Board, which is comprised of
tenured faculty appointed by the SeniorVice President for Acaderric Affairs and Provost. The Board i s the sole arbiter of rei nstatement applicati ons.
2. The Faculty Petition Board has the discretion to establish theterms for reinstatement, i ncl udi ng the requi rements for achi evi ng acaderri c improvement and
devel opi ng an acaderri c pi an for success.
3. The Reenrol I ment Office will forward the Boards decision to students at their permanent addresses.
Dismissal of Delinquent Students:
T he uni versi ty reserves the ri ght to request at any ti me the wi thdrawal of a student who cannot or does not mai ntai n the requi red standard of schol arshi p, or whose
conti nuance i n the uni versi ty woul d be detri mental to hi s or her heal th, or the heal th of others, or whose conduct i s not sati sf actory to the authori ti es of the
university. Additional information about the dismissal of delinquent students may be found in the Code of Student Conduct.
Attendance and Assessment/Exami nations
Attendance
1. Theuniversityexpectseachstudenttotakefull responsi bi I ity for hi sor her acaderric work and acaderric progress. The student, to progress sati sfactorily, must
meet al I of the requi rements of each course for whi ch he or she i s regi stered. Students are expected to attend cl asses regul ari y, for consi stent attendance offers the
most effecti ve opportuni ty open to al I students to gai n command of the concepts and materi al s of thei r courses of study. Except as provi ded bel ow, absences will not
be used i n the computati on of grades, and the recordi ng of student absences will not be requi red of the f acul ty.
2. Itisthepolicyof the uni versity to excuse the absences of students that result from thefol lowing causes: illnessof thestudent, or illness of a dependent as
def i ned by B card of Regents pol i cy on f ami I y and medi cal I eave; rei i gi ous observance (where the nature of the observance prevents the student from bei ng present
during the class period); parti ci pad on in uni versity activities at the request of uni versity authori ties; and compel ling circumstance beyond the students control.
Students cl ai rri ng excused absence must appl y i n wri ti ng and f umi sh documentary support for thei r asserti on that absence resul ted from one of these causes.
3. In some courses, attendance and i n-cl ass parti ci pati on are ongoi ng requi rements and an i ntegral part of the work of the course I n other courses, occasi onal
in-class assessments may occur, sometimes without advance notice It is the responsibility of the instructor to inform each class at the begi nni ngof the semester of
the nature of i n-cl ass parti ci pati on expected and the effect of absences on the eval uati on of the students work i n the course.
4. Absences in courses where in-class participation is a significant part of the work of the course shall be handled by the instructor in the course in accordance with
the general pol i cy of hi s or her acaderri c uni t.
5. Permanent changes i n the schedul i ng or I ocati on of cl asses must be approved by the chai r, the di rector or the dean of the department, non-departmental i zed
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school or col lege, as appropriate.
Assessment
1. The university provides students with excused absences the opportunity to reschedule si gnifi cant assessments, except in cases where the nature of the
assessment precluded the possibility of rescheduling, OR to perform a substitute assignment without penalty. An instructor is not under obligation to offer a
substitute assignment or to givea student a make-up assessment unless the failure to perform was due to an excused absence, that is, due to illness (of the student or
a dependent) , rel i gi ous observance (where the nature of the observance prevents the student from bei ng present duri ng the cl ass peri od) , parti ci pati on i n uni versi ty
acti vi ti es at the request of uni versi ty authori ti es, or compel I i ng ci rcumstances beyond the students control . Students cl ai rri ng excused absence rrust appl y i n wri ti ng
and f umi sh documentary support for thei r asserti on that absence resul ted from one of these causes.
The makeup assessment or substitute assignment must be at a time and place mutually agreeable to the instructor and student, cover only the material for which the
student was originally responsible, and be at a comparable level of difficulty with the original assessment. In the event that a group of students requires the same
makeup assessment or substitute assignment, onetimeand place may be scheduled. The makeup assessment or substitute assignment rrust not interfere with the
students regularly scheduled classes or in-class final examination.
Students who have a concern regardi ng rel i gi ous observances shod d see thei r i nstructors at the start of the semester. A I though the uni versi ty attempts to
accommodate the religious beliefs of all of its merrbers, it functions within a secular environment and is I i rri ted in the extent to which it can interrupt its normal
operations. The president shall determine when it is appropriate for the campus community to resbictreschedulirg examinations or other si gnifi cant assessrrents on
the dates of rel i gi ous observance.
Atthistime, exam nations or other si gnifi cant assessments may not be scheduled on RoshHoshanah, YomKippur, Good Friday, or the first two days of Passover.
I n cases of di spute, the student may appeal to the chai r, the di rector or the dean of the department, non-departmental i zed school or col I ege of f eri ng the course wi thi n
one week from the date of the refusal to schedul e a makeup assessment. I n those i nstances where the i nstructor i s the chai r, di rector or dean, the appeal shal I be
made to the next hi gher adrri ni strati ve off i cer, whose deci si on shal I be f i nal .
2. The student must notify his or her instructor of the reason for absence as soon as possible Where the reason for absence from a scheduled assessment is known
well in advance (for example, in cases of religi ous observance or parti ci pati on in uni versi ty acti vi ties at the request of uni versi ty authori ties), the student must inform
the instructor by the end of the schedul eadjustment period. Prior notification is especially important in connection with final examinations, si nee failure to
reschedule a final exam nation before conclusion of the final examination period may result in loss of credits during the semester. Where the reason is not known
well in advance (for example, in cases of illness or compel ling circumstances beyond thestudents control), the student must inform the instructor as soon as the
reason develops, or as soon as possible after its development.
3. Ordinarily, assessments are given during class hours in accordance with the regularly scheduled (or officially arranged) time and pi ace of each course. No less
than seven cal endar days noti ce shal I be gi ven for assessments schedul ed at other ti mes and pi aces. 1 1 shal I be the i nstructors responsi bi I i ty to ensure that the change
in schedule does riot interfere with any students regularly scheduled classes or in-class final exarri nations. It is the responsibility of the student to be informed
concemi ng the dates of announced qui zzes, tests, and exarri nati ons. Performance assessments may take a vari ety of forms and need not be cl assroom- based wri tten
examinations.
4. A f i nal exarri nati on shal I be gi ven i n every undergraduate course Excepti ons may be made wi th the wri tten approval of the chai r, the di rector or the dean of the
department, non-departrrental i zed school or cd I ege, as appropri ate H owever, a students f i nal course grade shal I be based on a combi nati on assessments that i s at
I east the equivalent of a comprehensive final examination. Nofinal examination or equivalent may be given or due during the last week of classes. All in-class final
exarri nati ons must be he) d on the date and at the time listed in the official final examination schedule. Out-of-cl ass final exarri nati on or equivalent assessments
shall be due on the date and at a time listed in the official final examination schedule.
5. Thechair, the director or the dean of the department, non-departrrental i zed school or college, as appropri ate, is responsible for the adequate administration of
assessments i n courses under hi s or her j uri sdi cti on.
6. No in-class assessment shal I exceed the allotted time for a regularly scheduled class period. In the case of in-class final examinations, the time allotted shal I not
exceed the schedul ed f i nal exarri nati on peri od.
7. Each student shal I be given the instruct] ons and performance requirements for all assessrrents intended to require morethanonehalf class periodinaform
transl atabl e to hard copy, uni ess the chai r, the di rector or the dean of the department, non-departrrental i zed school or col I ege, as appropri ate, has authori zed another
procedure The instruct] ons and requi rements of the assessment shall bearchived in an appropriate medium in a suitable place.
8. The following rules shal I govern all in-class exarri nati ons, unless the instructor for a specific course stipulates alternate rules for that course. A breach of any of
the rules shall constitute disruption of class, a disciplinary offense (Code of Student Conduct, section 9.m), or may serve as the basis of an allegation of academic
dishonesty.
a. Students arri vi ng I ate for an exarri nati on may not unreasonabl y di srupt the exarri nati on room
b. Students must leave all unauthorized materials (e.g., books, notes, calculators) with the proctor before being seated.
c. W here seati ng arrangements are establ i shed by proctors, student must conform to these arrangements.
d. Students may not return to an exarri nati on room after I eavi ng, uni ess perm ssi on to do so has been granted by the proctor pri or to the students
departure
e Students must cease conversation pri or to the passing out of exarri nati on papers and maintain si I ence duri ng the entire exarri nati on period.
f. Students must pi ace exarri nati on papers face dewn on the writing desk until the exarri nati on is officially begun by the proctor.
g. Students must keep exarri nati on papers flat on the wri ting desk at all times.
h. Students at an examination must be prepared to show current Uni versi ty identification.
9. Eachfaculty member is to retain, foronefull semester after a course is ended, the students final assessments in the appropriate medium If a faculty member
goes on I eave for a semester or I onger, or I eaves the uni versi ty, the f i nal assessments and grade records for the course must be I eft wi th the chai r, the di rector or the
dean of the department, non-departrrental i zed school or cd I ege, as appropri ate
Classroom Climate; Statement en
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The University cf Maryland values the diversity of its student body and iscorrrritted to providing a classroom atmosphere that encourages the equitable participation
of al I students. Patterns of i nteracti on i n the cl assroom between the f acul ty member and students and among the students themsel ves may i nadvertentl y communi cate
preconceptions about student abilities based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. These patterns are due in part to
the differences the students themsel ves bring to the classroom Classroom instructors should be particularly sensitive to being equitable in the opportunities they
provide students to answer questions in class, to contribute their own ideas, and to participate fully in projects in and outside of the classroom
Of equal i mportance to equi ty i n the cl assroom i s the need to attend to potenti al deval uati on of students that can occur by reference to derreani ng stereotypes of any
group and/or overi ooki ng the contri buti ons of a parti cul ar group to the topi c under di scussi on. J oki ng at the expense of any group creates an i nhospi tabl e
envi ronmsnt and i s i nappropri ate M oreover, i n provi di ng eval uati ons of students, i t i s essenti al that i nstructors avoi d di storti ng these eval uati ons wi th preconcei ved
expectati ons about the i ntel I ectual capaci ti es of any group.
It is the responsibility of individual faculty members to review their classroom behaviors, and those of any teaching assistants they supervise, to ensure that students
are treated equi tabl y and not di scouraged or deval ued based on thei r di ff erences. Resources for sel f-eval uati on and trai ni ng for f acul ty members on cl assroom
cl i mate and i nteracti on patterns are avai I abl e from the Off i ce of H uman Rel ati ons.
Transfer Crecf t
For current University of Maryland, College Park students
The Office of the Registrar posts all transfer credit that would be acceptable to any of the degree programs at the University of Maryland, CollegePark.Thedeanof
the col I ege i n whi ch the student i s enrol I ed deterrri nes whi ch transfer credi ts are appl i cabl e to the students degree program I n general , credi t from acaderri c courses
taken at i nsti tuti ons of hi gher educati on accredi ted by a regi onal accredi ti ng asscci ati on wi 1 1 transfer, provi ded that the course i s compl eted wi th at I east a grade of C
(2.0) and the course is similar in content and level to work offered atCollege Park. Thetitieof courses accepted for transfer credit will be noted on the students
record; however, the grade will not. Grades from transferred courses are not included in the University of Maryland, College Park, grade point average calculation.
Seechapter 1 foradditional information.
Coursestaken at other institutions while attending theUniversity of Maryland, College Park
L Coursestaken at another institution may not be credited toward a degree without approval in advance by the dean of the college from which the student expects
a degree. The same rul e appl i es to regi strati on i n the summer program of another i nsti tuti on. Permission to £rro///n^notfTer/ns6tut7on forms are available in the
office of the students dean. This form must besubrritted and approved by thecdlegefor any course which will eventually be added to the university transcript.
Z Coursestaken at other University of Maryland I institutions
For students who began their attendance at the University of Maryland, College Park in Fall 1989 or later, all course work taken at any University System of
Maryland institution will be posted as transfer credit. For all students who attended Maryland prior to Fall 1989, courses taken at another University of Maryland
Board of Regents institution (UMBC, UMAB, UMES, UMUC) priortoFall 1989 will beincluded in thecumulativeGPA. Coursestaken at any other institution
may not be credited toward a degree without advance approval . See #L above for information.
3. USM Concurrent I nter-l institutional Registration Program
University undergraduate students participating in the Concurrent I nter-l nsti tuti onal Registration Program should obtain permission from their dean. Course work
counts as resident credit. Students participating in this program must be enrolled full ti rre in a degree programat University of Maryland, College Park, for the
semester i n whi ch these courses are taken.
4. Conscrtiumof Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Courses taken through the Consorti um are considered to be resi dent credit. Seewww.testudo.urrd.edu/soc/consorti urn. html for more i nformation.
Transfer Credit Center
TheTransfer Credit Center provides articulation information and assistanceto students and transfer advisors More information is available in the section on Transfer
Admission in chapter 1 and on the internet at www.tce.urrd.edu.
Proficiency Examination Programs (Crecf t-by-Exam, CLEP)
TheUniversity of Maryland, College Park offers new, continuing, and returning students several opportunities to earn college credit by demonstrating achievement
in a subject field through examination. College Park recognizes three proficiency examination programs for credit: Advanced Placement (AP), Departmental
Proficiency Examination Program (Credit-by-Exarrination), and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Undergraduate students may earn a total of up to
one-half of the credits required for their degree through examination. Usually, this is no morethan 60 credits. Students are responsible for consul ting with the
appropri ate dean or advi sor about the appl i cabi I i ty of any credi ts earned by exam nati on to a sped f i c degree program Students shoul d al so seek assi stance i n
determining whi cHUniversity of Maryland, College Park courses duplicate credits earned for an examination. Students will not receive credit for both passing an
examination and completing an equivalent course.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit For complete information about the applicability of AP exams and the assignment of credit, pi ease see chapter 1.
Departme n t a l Proficiency Examination (Credit-by-Exarrination)
Col I ege Park Departmental Proficiency Exarri nati ons, customarily referred to as credi t-by-exarri nation, are comparable to comprehensive final examinations in a
course. A I though the mathemati cs and f orei gn-l anguage departments recei ve the most appl i cati ons for credi t by exarri nati on, many departments will provi de
exarri nati ons for certain of their courses. Initial inquiry as to whether an examination in a specific course is available is best rnacle at the acaderri cdepartrrent which
offers the course i n questi on.
I f an exarri nati on for a course i s avai I abl e, the department will provi de i nf ormati on regard ng ti rre and pi ace, type of exarri nati on, and materi al whi ch rri ght be
helpful in preparing for the exarri nati on. An undergraduate who passes a departmental proficiency examination is given credit and quality points toward graduation
i n the amount regularly all owed i n the course, provi ded such credi ts do not dupl i cate credi t obtai ried by some other means. After maki ng arrangements wi th the
department, apply through the Division of Letters and Sciences, 1117 Hombake Li brary, 301-405-2793.
Policies governing craft ty examination:
1. Theapplicant must beforrnally admitted to theUniversity of Maryland, College Park. Posting of credit earned, however, will be delayed until thestudentis
registered.
2. Departmental Proficiency Exarri nati ons may not be taken for courses in whi chtliestuderit has rerrBined registered at the University of Maryland, CollegePark,
beyond the Schedul e A dj ustment Peri od even wi th a transcri pt notati on of W .
3. Departmental Proficiency Exarri nati ons may not be used to change grades, including Incompletes and Withdrawals.
4. Application for credit-by-examination is equivalent to registration for thecourse; however, the foil owing conditions apply:
a. A student may cancel the appl i cati on at any ti rre prior to completi on of the exarri nati on with no entry on hi s/her permanent record. (Equivalent to the schedule
adjustment period.)
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b. The instructor makes the results cf the sarri nation available to the student prior to formal subrrissionof thegrade. Beforefinal submission of the grade, the
student may elect not to have this grade recorded. Inthiscase, a mark of W isrecorded. (Equivalentto the drop period.)
c. N oexarrinati on may be attempted more than twice
d. The instructor must certify on the report of the examination submitted to theOfficeof the Registrar that copies of theexami nation questions (or identifying
i nf ormati on i n the case of standard zed exam nati ons) , and the students answers have been f i I ed wi th the chai r of the department off eri ng the course.
5. If accepted by the student (see 4b above), lettergradeseamedthraughcredit-by-examnationareerteredonthestodmtstranscript, and are used in computing
his/her cumulative grade point average. A student may elect to takea credit-by-examination Pass-Fail only if the credit fulfil Is an elective in the students degree
programNocollege, major, field of concentration, or general education program requirement may betaken under the pass-fail option. PI ease refer to the
Pass-Fail policy under the Records section in this chapter.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) recognizes college-level competence achieved outside the college classroom Two types of CLEP tests are
avai I abl e General Exam nati ons, which cover the content of a broad f i el d of study; and Subj ect Exam nati ons, whi ch cover the sped f i c content of a col I ege course
Credit can beeamed and will be recognized bCollege Park for somsCLEP General or Subj ect Examinations, provided satisfactory scores are attained. Credits
earned under C L E P are not consi dered resi dence credi t, but are treated as transfer credi t. C L E P exams are adrri ni stered at C L E P testi ng centers throughout the
country. The University of Maryland, College Park isaCLEPTest Center (TestCenter Code 5814). Toobtainan application or additional information, contactthe
CLEP Administrator in theCounseling Center, Room0106A Shoemaker Hall, (301-314-7688), or write to CLEP, CN 6600, Princeton, NJ , 08541-6600. Students
who want to earn credit through CLEP must request their official score reports to be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Mitchell Building, University of
Maryland, CollegePark, MD 20742-5235. (The University of Maryland, CdlegePark, ScoreRecipientCodeis5814.)
Policies governing CLEP are as follows:
1. A stodent must matriculate at the university before CLEP credits are officially posted. The posting will not be done until a student has established a record.
2. Each institution of the University Systemof Maryland establishes standards for acceptanceof CLEP exemptions and credits. Students must check with the
institution to which they will transfer to I earn if they will lose, maintain, or gain credit.
3. CollegePark will award credit for a CLEP examination
a. provi ded the exarri nati on was bei ng accepted for credi t here on the date the student took the exam nati on, and
b. provi ded that the exarri nati on was not taken duri ng a students f i nal 30 credi ts. The f i nal 30 hours of credi t are to be taken i n resi dence, unl ess pri or approval has
been granted by the students dean.
4. Creditwill notbegivenfor Iwtiicai^etiiigacoirseaixliDassiiiganexaniiiarticiiiccva-iiigsiilKtaiitiallytiiesaiiienTEfta'ial.
5. F urthermore, credi twill not be awarded f or C L E P exarri nati ons i f the student has previ ousl y compl eted more advanced courses i n the same f i el d.
6. CLEP examinations posted on transcripts from other institutions will be accepted if the exarri nati on has been approved by CollegePark and the scores reported
areequal to or higherthantoose required by thisinstitution. If the transcript from the pri or institution does not carry the scores, itwill be the responsibility of the
student to request Educational Testing Service to forward a copy of the official report to the Office of Admissions. University awards credits for CLEP Examinations
only as indicated on the chart provi ded in this chapter (if an exarri nati on is not listed, it is not accepted for credit at this institution).
I f you have questi ons about the appl i cabi I i ty of sped f i c credi t to your program, consul t the I i st provi ded in this catal og or contact your Dean's Off i ce.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
ExamTitie
Score
Related
Course
Cr
Maj
Core
Notes
General Exams
Natural Science
50
LL Elective
3
No
No
Humanities
50
LL Elective
3
No
No
Social Science &
History
50
LL Elective
3
No
No
Subj ect Exams
Biology
Gen. Biology
49
LL Elective
3
No
No
Students who receive CLEP credit in Biology and wish to take additional BIOL credit
should enroll in BIOL 105.
Chemistry
Gen. Chemistry
50
LL Elective
3
No
No
Students who receive CLEP credit in Chemistry and wish to take additional CHEM credit
should enroll in CHEM 131 AND 132.
Economics
Prin. Maco.
57
ECON 201
3
Yes
Yes
ECON credits fulfill oneof twoCORE-Social/Behavioral Science requirements. Contact
department for placement, 301-405-3513.
Prin. Micro.
54
ECON 200
3
Yes
Yes
Financial Acctg
1
65
BMGT220
3
Yes
No
Students who recei ve C L E P credi t i n A ccounti ng and wi sh to take add ti oral account] ng
credit should enroll inBMGT 221.
Government
American Govt.
52
GVFT 170
3
Yes
Yes
GVPT 170fulfillsoneof twoCORE-Social/Behavioral Science requirements. Students
shoul d contact the department for gateway appl i cabi 1 i ty, 301-405-4136.
67
MATH 140
4
Yes
Yes
MATH 140 or 220 fulfills CORE-Math& Formal Reasoning non-lab requirement; also
fulfills CORE-Fundamental Studies Math requirement.
*FulfillsCORE-Fundamenta l Studies Math requirement.
MdUienuucs
Calculus/Elem
Functions
58
Math 220
3
No
Yes
50
LL Elective
3
No
*
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Sociology
Intro. Sociology
50
1
LL Elective
3
No
No
Sod ol ogy maj ors who recei ve credi t for thi s exam wi 1 1 be exempt from SOCY 100. Other
students who wish to fulfill aCORE requirement are encouraged to enroll inSOCY 105.
Please Note:
• LL refers to courses at the lower (100 and 200) level. Any test not listed will not be accepted for credit at UMCP. Students may not receive credit both for
CLEP courses and for equivalentUMCP courses or transfer courses (including Advanced Placemant or International Baccalaureate). CLEP credit will be
deleted in such cases. Applicable scores for a particular exam are those in effect when a student takes the exam Contact your College Dean if you have
questions.
• Certain CLEP tests may be revised during 2010-11. At the time this catalog was printed, information on the new versions of those tests was not avail able
Changes are possible in UMCP credit acceptance for revised CLEP exams. Contact theTesting Office for up-to-date information, 301-314-7688.
• Computer-based CLEP testing was implemented during 2003 for selected tests at selected test venues. Scoring procedures may change. The scores above
apply to computer based testing. Departments will evaluateany new tests and scoring procedures as they become avail able. Some exams may be considered
for credit on a case-by-case basis until review is complete. Contact an advisor or theTransfer Credit Center (tccinfo@. urrd.edu) for further information.
Students who have matriculated at UMCP are encouraged to speak to their advisor about departmental or Advanced Placement exams in addition to CLEP.
All math cul ated students must have perrri ssi on of their college advisor to take CLEP tests. Students interested in taking MATH CLEP are encouraged to
speak to the math advi sor on campus, 301-405-4362.
Graduation, Applications, Commencement Honors
Graduation Applications
Each candidatefor a degree or certificate must file a formal application with theOfficeof the Registrar. Thedeadlinefor application is theend of theschedule
adj ustmsnt peri od for the semester i n whi ch the student pi ans to graduate, or at the end of the f i rst week of the second summer sessi on for A ugust degrees.
I n al I cases, graduati on appl i cati ons must be f i I ed at the begi nni ng of the students f i nal semester before recei vi ng a degree. The graduati on appl i cati ons are
availableontheintemetatwww.my.umd.edu or at the Registrar's Office, lstflooMitchell Building.
Commencement Honors
Summacumlaude, magna cum I aude and cum I aude are the highest commencement honors that the University bestows for sustained excellence in scholarship. They
are awarded to the top 10% of al I students graduati ng i n each col I ege over the course of a year. Surrma cum I aude i s awarded to students wi th a G PA equal to the
hi ghest two percent of all cd I ege graduates over the past three terms, magna cum I aude to the next hi ghest three percent, and cum I aude to the f ol I owi ng f i ve
percent. To be eligible for this recognition, at I east 60 semester hours rrust be earned at the university or at a program in which credi teamed is counted as University
of Maryland, College Park, resident credit (contact theOfficeof the Registrar to determine program eligibility). No more than 6 credits taken pass/fail or
satisfactory/fail shall count toward the 60-hour minimum Nostudentwithagrade-pointaverageof less than 3.3 will be considered for a commencement honor.
B ecause grades for a term general I y are off i ci al I y recorded after the term's graduati on day, computati on of the students G PA wi 1 1 not i ncl ude grades for courses
taken during the students final semester at the university. However, the hours taken during that semester will apply toward the 60-hour requirement.
Election to Phi Beta Kappa
Organized in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most widely respected academic honorary society in the United States. I nvitation to membership is based on
outstanding scholastic achievement in studies of the liberal arts and sciences. Student members are chosen entirely on the basis of academic excellence; neither
extracurricular I eadershi prior service to the comrrunity isconsidered. Election is held twice a year, onceinthefall and once i n the spri ng semester.
The process for election to Phi Beta Kappa involves a review in November for those who graduated the previous August or those who will graduate in December,
and a review inMarchforthosegraduatinginMay. A number of qualifying juniors are also considered during the same semester. The review is conducted by a
sel ect comrri ttee of f acul ty members represent] ng the humani ti es, soci al sci ences, and natural sci ences. T he comrri ttee revi ews transcri pts of al I j uni ors and seni ors
with qual ifyi ng grade poi nt averages. Whether a student qual ifi es for membershi p i n Phi Beta Kappa depends on the quality, depth, and breadth of the students
record in liberal education courses. The final decision for election rests with the resident faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa. There is no application procedure for
election to Phi Beta Kappa (see #1 below for possible exception).
Requirements for consideration of membership in Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Maryland.CollegePark, campus chapter include
1. Grade Point Average: For seni ors a grade point average of at I east 3. 5 overall as well asinall liberal arts and sciences courses taken. Forjuniors the minimum
grade poi nt average i s 3. 75, and possi bl y hi gher dependi ng on the number of candi dates i n a parti cul ar year.
2. Residence: At least 60 credit hours must betaken at the University of Maryland, College Park.
3. Liberal Courses: For seniors, at I east 90 credit hours in courses in the liberal arts and sci ences (where liberal courses are to be distinguished from professional
or technical courses), at least 45 of which must be taken at the University of Maryland, College Park. Forjuniors, at I east 75 total credit hours must be completed,
at I east 60 of whi chare in courses in the liberal arts and sciences; of these, at I east 45 must be taken at the University of Maryland, College Park. Students would
ordinarily be maj ors in one of the programs in the liberal arts and sci ences. However, students with the requisite number of liberal credit hours can be admitted if
they have completed at least 5 courses (15 credit hours or more) for seniors or three courses (9 credit hours or more) forjuniors in a single liberal arts and sciences
department/program at U M C P.
4. Required courses: One semester of mathematics, which must befulfi I led by college-level credi t hours ( including A P credit), and two col I ege semesters of a
f orei gn I anguage at the el ementary I evel , or above. T he I anguage requi rement may al so be sati sf i ed by compl eti on of four years of one I anguage other than E ngl i sh
at the high school level or above, or the equivalent. Students with suchaforeign language background who wish to beconsidered for admission to Phi BetaKappa
should notify the Phi BetaKappa office in writing and provide the appropriate documentation (such asahigh school transcript) prior to the month of consideration.
C redi t i s not al I owed based on SAT scores.
5. Distribution: The credit hours presented for Phi Beta Kappa must contain at I east three liberal arts and sci ences courses (9 credit hours or more) ineachofthe
three f ol I owi ng areas: a) arts and humani ti es, b) behavi oral and soci al sci ences, c) natural sci ences and mathemati cs ( i ncl udi ng a I aboratory sci ence course; thi s
requi rement cannot befulfi I led by A P credit). All the courses i n at I east two of the three requi red areas must be completed at UMCP and in the remaining area no
more than one AP course can be used to fulfil I the requi rement. In general, Phi Beta Kappa will accept theCORE classification of courses but courses which CORE
desi gnates as havi ng more than one cl assi f i cati on may not sati sfy any Phi B eta K appa di stri buti on requi rement. Students wi th more chal I engi ng courses and
moderate! y hi gh grade poi nt averages are preferred by the comrri ttee to those wi th hi gher grade poi nt averages but a narrow range of courses.
Minimal qualifications in more than one area may preclude election to Phi BetaKappa. Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee election to Phi Beta
Kappa. Thejudgment of the resident faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa on the quality, depth, and breadth of the students record is the deciding factor in every
case Any questions about criteria for election to Phi Beta Kappa (including equivalency examinations in foreign languages) should be directed to the Phi Beta
KappaOffice, Dr. Denis Sullivan, 301-405-8986.
Academic I ntecfity
The University of Maryland is an academic community. Its fundamental purpose is the pursuit of knowledge. Likeall other communities, the University can function
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properly only if its members adhere to clearly established goal sand values. Essential to the fundamental purposeof the University is the commitment to the
principles of truth and academic honesty. Accordingly, the CocfeoMcaQerric/ntegrit/ is designed to ensure that the principle of academic honesty is upheld. While
all members of the University sharethis responsibility, the CccfeoMcaQerric/ntegrity is designed so that special responsibility for upholding the principle of
acaderri c honesty I i es wi th the students.
The University's CodeofAcaderric Integrity is a nationally recognized honor code, administered by a Student Honor Council. Any of the foil owing acts, when
committed by a student, shall constitute academic dishonesty:
C head ng: / ntentionally using or atterrpting to use unauthorized rraterials, information, or study aids in any academe exercise.
Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academe exercise.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: I ntentionally or knowingly helping or atterrpting to help another to violate any provision of the Code of Academe Integrity.
Plagiarism I ntentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in any academe exerase.
If it is determined that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred, agradeof XF is considered the normal sancti on for undergraduate students. The grade of XF is
noted on the acaderri c transcri pt as f ai I ure due to acaderri c di shonesty . L esser or more severe sancti ons may be i mposed when there are ci rcumstances to warrant
such consideration. Suspension or expulsion from the University may be imposed even for a first offense.
Students shoul d consult the Code of Academe Integrity, at www.presi dent, urrd.edu/pol i ci es/i i i lOOa.htrri for further i nformati on regard ng procedures for report ng
and resol vi ng al I egati ons of acaderri c di shonesty.
Honor Pledge
I n 2002, the U ni versi ty adopted an honor pi edge i n whi ch students are asked to wri te out and si gn the pi edge on maj or assi gnments and exams, as desi gnated by the
instructor. The Honor Pledge is designed to encourage instructors and students to reflect upon the University's core institutional value of academic integrity.
Professors who invite students to sign the Honor Pledgesignify that there is an ethical component to teachi ng and learning. Student who write by hand and sign the
PI edge affi rm a sense of pri de i n the i ntegrity of thei r work. The PI edge states:
"/ pledge on my honor that I have rot given or received any unauthorized assistance on tNs assignment? examination"
For rmreii ifu i nkilio n regard ngtheCodeofAcadsnic I rfecpity, the Honor Pledge, or theSluckntHonorCoundl pleEBerefato\Mmtshc.iMrd£duoraxrtErt
IheOfHceofSluckntConduct
The primary purposefor thei mposition of discipline in the university setting is to protect the campus community. Consistent with that purpose, reasonable efforts are
also made to foster the personal and social development of those students who are held accountable for violations of university regulations. Compared to disciplinary
systems at many uni versi ti es, U ni versi ty of M aryl and students are gi ven unusual authori ty and responsi bi I i ty for management of the campus process. M embershi p
on the student j udi ci ary i s an extraordi nary educati onal expert ence, and opportuni ty to be of servi ce to the communi ty, and a personal honor.
Cases that may resul t i n suspensi on or expul si on are heard by conduct boards, compri sed enti rel y of students. I n such cases, students are accorded substanti al
procedural protecti ons, i ncl udi ng an opportuni ty for a heart ng and an appeal . L ess seri ous cases are resol ved in discipli nary conferences conducted by U ni versi ty
staff members. A cts of vi d ence ( i ncl udi ng any sexual assaul t), intimidation, di srupti on, or ri oti ng; substanti al theft or vandal i sm; fraud or forgery; use or
distribution of ill egal drugs; and artfode of Student Conducts d ati on moti vated by consi derati ons of sex, race, ethni c ori gi n, sexual ori entati on or rel i gi on are forms
of rri sconduct that most frequent! y resul t i n di srri ssal from the U ni versi ty. Students accused of vi d ati ng U ni versi ty di sci pi i nary regul ati ons are encouraged to
di scuss the al I egati ons wi th thei r parents or guardi ans, I egal counsel , and wi th appropri ate U ni versi ty staff members.
Prohibited Conduct
A compl ete I i st of conduct consi dered prohi bi ted as wel I procedures for resol vi ng al I egati ons of rri sconduct may be found i n the Code of Student Conduct at
www. presi dent. urrd. edu/pd i ci es or through the Off i ce of Student Conduct websi te at www. studentconduct.urrd.edu
T he f ol I owi ng i s general noti ce of what consti tutes prohi bi ted conduct and i s subj ect to di sci pi i nary acti on:
• Use, possession or storage of any weapon
• Causi ng physi cal harm or apprehensi on of harm
• Initiating or causing to be initiated a false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency
• A cri rri nal offense corrrri tted off-campus
• Violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction
• M i susi ng or damagi ng f i re safety equi pment
• Distribution or possession for purposes of distribution of any illegal drug
• F umi shi ng fal se i nformati on to the U ni versi ty
• M aki ng, possessi ng, or usi ng any forged, al tered, or f al si f i ed i nstrument of i denti f i cati on
• I nterf eri ng wi th the freedom of expressi on of others
• Theft of property or of services; possessi on of std en property
• Destroyi ng or damagi ng the property of others
• Engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct
• Failure to comply with the directions of University officials
• Use or possessi on of any illegal drug
• Use or possessi on of fireworks on University premises
• Violation of published University regulations or pdicies including the residence hall contract, alcohol policy, parking regulations, rioting, hazing policy, and
sexual assault.
Note: Effective A pri I 2006, students who viol ate the foil owing section will be dismissed from the University:
Rioting, assault theft vandalism fire-setting, or other serious misconduct related to a University-sponsored event occurringon- or off-campus, that
results in harmto persons or property or otherwise poses a threat to the stability of the campus or campus community may result in disciplinary action
regardless of the existence, status, or outcome of any criminal charges in a court of I aw related to mi sconduct associated with a University-sponsored
event
For more i nformati on regardi ng student conduct issues, contact the Office of Student Conduct at 301-314-8204 or vi sit www.studentconduct.urrd.edu
Summary of Policies and Regul ati ons Pertaining to Students
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Descriptions of these policies are for general information only. PI ease refer to specific texts for official language Modifications may be made or other policies may
be added throughout the year. PI ease contact the Office of Student Conduct for additional information.
In addition to the policies reprinted or identified elsewhere (eg., Vne Code of Student Conduct and Code of Academe Integrity), students enrol led at College Park are
expected to be aware of, and to abi de by, the pd i ci es surrmari zed bel cw. I nformati on about where the corrpl ete texts may be consul ted fd I ows each summary. Thi s
i nformati on was compi I ed and provi ded by the Off i ce of Student Conduct.
Alcoholic Bererage Policy and Procedures forbid unauthorized possession, use, or distribution of alcoholic beverages on university property. Certain exceptions
arespecified. (I nformati on subject to change pending legislation. Originally approved by theBoard of Regents, September 26, 1969. Legal drinking age in the State
oM aryl and i s 21 years. Repri nted i n Student H andbbok. )
PdicyonAir^ifyingEquipmentrestrictsthehoursand locations of useof certain forms of sourri amplifying equipment, provides a procedure for the
authori zati on of otherwi se restri cted uses of sound ampl i fyi ng equi prrent, and I ocates responsi bility for corrpl ai nts wi th those usi ng the equi prrent. (A dopted by the
U ni versi ty Senate, J une 2, 1970. Repri nted i n the Student H andbbok. )
CampusActivities Policies regulate reservation of university facilities, advertising, co-sponsorship, cancellationandpostponemant, and various other matters
relati ng to programs of student organizations. (Published in the Event M anagemsnt Handbook. For more i nformati on, contact the Campus Reservations Office.)
Computer Use Policy defines standards for reasonableand acceptable useof University computer resources, including electronic mail.
Policy on Demonstrations establishes guidelines for demonstrations and picketing. Stipulates that the university will take steps necessary both to protect the right of
i ndi vi dual s or groups to demonstrate and to protect the freedom of speech, asserrbl y, and movement of any individual or group. (A dopted by the U ni versi ty Senate,
J une 2, 1970. Reprinted in the Student Handbook.)
Examination Rulesset general standards for student conduct during exam nations. They are applicable to all examinations given at the Col lege Park campus unless
contrary instructions are provided by thefacultyrnarte - administering theexam nation. (Printed on most university examination books. See also chapter 4.)
Policy on Hazing and Statement on Hazing prohibits hazing, which is defined as intentionally or recklessly subjecting any person to the risk of bodily harm, or
severe emoti onal di stress, or causi ng or encouragi ng any person to comrri t an act that woul d be a vi ol ati on of I aw or uni versi ty regul ati ons, for the purpose of
initiating, promoti ng, f osteri ng, or conf i rrri ng any form of aff i I i ati on wi th a student group or organi zati on, as def i ned by theCocfe of Student Conduct. T he express or
implied consent of the victim will not be a def ense For more information, contact the Office of Student Conduct.
Campus Parking Regulationscover registration, permits, fees, violations, enforcement, fines, towing and impounding, reviews, carped programs, special events
parking, emergency parking, and a number of other areas. Notady, the regul ati ons provide that "the responsi bility of finding an authorized parking space rests with
thedriver." Students who have 55 or fewer credits and live in the "GrahamCracker Complex" cannot register for a parking permit. (Current regulations in effect
sincejuly, 1997. An informational guide is distributed to all who register for parking. For more i nformation, contact the Department of Transportation Services.)
Policy Pertaining to Public Displays defi nes standards for perm ssi de displays, objects or structures not designed to be continuously carried or held by a
demonstrator or pi cketer so as si mul taneousl y to protect freedom of expressi on and prevent unreasonad e threats to the heal th, safety, securi ty, or mi ssi on of the
campus. (Approved by the President, March 29, 1989. For more information, contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.)
Residence Hall Rules define prohibited conduct in and around campus residence and dining halls, buildings, and at Department of Resident Life and/or Department
of Dining Services-sponsored activities, i n addition to that which falls under the Residence Halls/Dining Services Agreement, Code of Student Conduct, and federal,
stateand local lawsThe rules also specify standard sanctions for rule viol ati ons, and provide for an adjudication process. (Reprinted in Comrunity Living, the
Residence Hal I sand Dining Services Handbook. For more information, contact the Department of Resident Life)
Sexual Assault Policy offers advice and guidance for complainants, including assistance in filing criminal complaints. Defi nes and sets penalties for sexual assault.
Specifies that [s]exual assault is a serious off ense and the standard sanction for any sexual assault, including acquaintance rape, isexpulsion.
Student Organization Registration Guidelines define student organizations, responsibilities of officers, and registration, and establish types of registration, a
regi strati on process, certai n pri vi I eges of regi stered student organi zati ons i n good standi ng, sancti ons which may resul t from regi strati on revi ew, and gui del i nes for
consti tuti ons. ( F or more i nformati on, or for a copy of the gui del i nes, contact the Off i ce of C ampus Programs. )
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5b General Education Reqiiremerrts(CORE)
CORE/General Education
General Education Prog-am and Requirements
Off i ce of the Associ ate Provost for Academi c Affai rs and Dean for
U ndergraduate Studi es
2130 Mitchell Building, 301-405-9363
Di rector CORE PI anni ng and I mpl ementati on: Laura SI avi n
www. ugst. umd.edu/core
In our world of rapid economic, social, and technological change, students need
a strong and broadly based education. General education helps students achieve
the intellectual integration and awareness they need to meet challenges in their
personal, social, political, and professional lives. General education courses
introduce the great ideas and controversies in human thought and experience. A
solid general education provides a strong foundation for the life-long learning
that makes career-change goals attainable. The breadth, perspective, and rigor
provided by the CORE curriculum helps Maryland graduates become ' ' educated
people"
Donna B. Hamilton
Associ ate Provost and Dean for U ndergraduate Studi es
BROAD OUTCOME GOALS FOR THE CORE CURRICULUM
[Approved October 6, 2005 by the University Senate CORE Committee]
After compl eti on of CORE Program requi rements students shoul d be abl e to:
1. demonstrate understand ng of maj or f i ndi ngs and i deas i n a vari ety
of di sci pi i nes beyond the maj or;
2. demonstrate understand ng of methods, ski I Is, tools and systems
used i n a vari ety of di sci pi i nes, and hi stori cal , theoreti cal , sci enti f i c,
technol ogi cal , phi I osophi cal , and ethi cal bases i n a vari ety of
disciplines;
3. use appropri ate technol ogi es to conduct research on and
communi cate about topi cs and questi ons and to access, eval uate and
manage i nf ormati on to prepare and present the r work effectively to
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meet academic, personal, and professional needs;
4. demonstrate critical analysis of arguments and eval uation of an
argument's major assertions, its background assumptions, the
evi dence used to support i ts asserti ons, and i ts expl anatory utility;
5. understand and arti cul ate the i mportance and i nf I uence of
diversity withi n and among cultures and societies;
6. understand and apply mathematical concepts and models; and
7. communicate effectively, through written and oral communication
and through other forms as appropri ate.
N ote: To vi ew L earni ng Outcome Goal s for each of the CORE categori es, pi ease
vi si t: www. ugst. umd. edu/core/L earni ngOutcome. htm
To obtai n a CORE Academic Planner and Record Keeper, visit your col lege
advi si ng off i ce, or the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es (2130 M i tchel I B ui I di ng) .
WhoCompletesCORE?
To earn a baccal aureate degree, al I students at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and,
Col I ege Park compl ete both a maj or course of study and a campus- wi de general
education program. Students who enter the University M ay 1990 and after
complete CORE requirements.
Exceptions Students who enter the U ni versi ty with ni ne or more credits earned
before M ay 1990 from the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park, or any other
col I ege may compl ete thei r general educati on requi rements under the U ni versi ty
Studies Program (USP), subject to certain limitations. (See"USP" and "Statute of
Limitations" sections below.) Advanced Placement (AP) and other
exami nati on- based credi ts do not count i n these determi nati ons.
University Studies Procj-am (USP)
For detai I ed i nf ormati on about U SP requi rements, see undergraduate catal ogs
dated 1992 or earl i er, or contact the CORE program at 2130 M i tchel I B ui I di ng,
301-405-9363. 1 nf ormati on on USP is also at:
www.ugst.umd.edu/core/morei nfo/usp.html .NOTE: Students who graduate
under U SP requi rements A ugust 1994 and thereafter must f ulf i 1 1 the Advanced
Studi es requi rements descri bed i n the Fal I 1994 and subsequent catal ogs. (See
CORE Advanced Studies section.)
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Statute of L imitations for Previous General Education Programs (GEP,
GUR, USP)
U ndergraduate students who return to the university after August 1987 no I onger
have the opti on of compl eti ng general educati on requi rements under the ol der
General Education Program (GEP) or the General University Requirements
(GUR). Thereafter, f ol I owi ng any substantive change i n general educati on
requi rements (I i ke the change i n Fal I 1990 from USP to CORE), undergraduate
students returni ng or transf erri ng to Col I ege Park after a separati on of five
conti nuous years must f ol I ow the requi rements i n effect at the ti me of re-entry.
A n excepti on may be granted to those students who at the ti me of separati on had
compl eted 60 percent of the general educati on requi rements then i n effect.
Maryland Public Community Cd lege Students
For the purpose of determi ni ng whi ch general educati on program i s requi red
(CORE or USP), students transferring to the University of Maryland from
M aryl and publ i c communi ty col I eges shal I be treated as i f thei r regi strati on dates
were concurrent with enrol I ment at thi s university.
CORE Program Components
L FUNDAM E NTAL STUDI E S bui I d competence and conf i dence i n basi c
wri ti ng and mathemati cs. M astery of these basi cs enhances success both duri ng
and after col I ege. Students begi n f ul f i 1 1 i ng F undamental Studi es requi rements i n
thei r f i rst year at the U ni versi ty . www. ugst. umd. edu/core/el ements/F undaSt. html
Z Dl STRI BUTI VE STUDI ES focus on breadth, i ncl udi ng courses i n the
f ol I owi ng categori es: L i terature; T he H i story or T heory of the A rts; H umani ti es;
Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematics and Formal Reasoning; Social or
Political History; Behavioral and Social Sciences; and Interdisciplinary and
E mergi ng I ssues. Students general I y pursue D i stri buti ve Studi es i n the f i rst two
years of thei r course work. www. ugst. umd. edu/core/el ements/D i strSt. html
3. ADVANC E D STUDI E S al I ow students to enhance thei r degree and
strengthen thei r cri ti cal thi nki ng and wri ti ng ski 1 1 s by taki ng two upper- 1 evel
courses outsi de thei r maj or after 60 credits. Students may substitute an approved
CORE Capstone course i n thei r maj or or a seni or or honors thesi s for one of
these two courses. www.ugst.urrd.edu/core/elements/AclvanSt.htrnl
4 HUMAN CULTURAL DIVERSITY gives students the opportunity to
exami ne thei r i deas and val ues i n the I i ght of vari ous cul tural , i ntel I ectual , and
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social contexts. Diversity courses i ncrease knowledge of what constitutes
difference and i ncrease students' abi I ity to I earn from and appreci ate peopl e,
cultures, i deas, and art forms that are often different from those they know best.
Students may compl ete the Cultural Diversity requi rement at any ti me before
graduati on. www. ugst. umd. edu/core/el ements/D i versi ty . html
CORE Prog-am Outline
(Requirements Outline www.ugsLumd.edu/cor^core req.html)
I IMPORTANT NOTES about Fundamental and Distributive Studies
• M U ST be sel ected from the approved CORE course I i sts to count toward
CORE requirements. Atwww.ugst.umd.edu/core, click on What are the
CORE Courses? for I i nks to the current I i sts of approved courses i n each
CORE category.
• M A Y al so be used to sati sf y col I ege, maj or, and/or supporti ng area
requi rements if the courses also appear on CORE Fundamental or
Distri buti ve Studi es I i sts.
• CORE courses MAY NOT betaken on a Pass-Fail basis.
I. CORE Fundamental
Three Courses (9 credits) Requi red
1 One course in Academic Writing (Must be attempted within the first 30
credits; must be passed within the first GO credits.) See:
www. engl i sh. umd. edu/f reshman- wri ti ng-f ront- page
Approved CORE Academic Writing Courses: Select appropriate
course based on requi rements I i sted.
ENGL 101 Academic Writing
ENGL 101A Academic Writing (M ust betaken if student has
TSWE [SAT verbal subtest] score below 33)
ENGL 101H Academic Writing (Honors Students)
ENGL 101X A cademi c Wri ti ng (Students for whom E ngl i sh i s a
second I anguage may regi ster f or E N G L 101X i nstead of E N G L
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101.)
Note Based on scores from either the TOEFL or MEIP, students
may be required to complete a program of English language
instruction for non-native speakers through the MEI before being
allowed to register for ENGL 101X.
Exemptions from Academic Writing requirement
• A P E ngl i sh L anguage and Composi ti on test score of 4 or 5, OR
• SAT verbal score 670 or above for scores achieved between
M ay 1995 and February 2005. (I n Apri I 1995, the Educational
Testi ng Servi ce re-centered the scores on the SAT. Students
whose test scores are from before A pri I 1995 must have
received a score of 600 or above to be exempt from Academi c
Wri ti ng. Thi s re-centeri ng does not ref I ect a rai si ng of the
requi rement for exempti on, but a change i n the scori ng system
used by ETS.
• I n M arch 2005, ETS began the use of a new SAT test for
wri ti ng. I nf ormati on about exempti on i n connecti on wi th SAT
tests taken after M arch 2005 wi 1 1 be avai I abl e at
www.english.umd.edu/fw-program- general /fwp- exemptions/.
Z One course in Mathematics (Must be attempted within the first 30
credits; must be passed within the first GO credits) See
www.ugst umd.edu/core/courses/F undamental/F undaSt-math.html
Approved CORE Fundamental Studies Mathematics Courses
MATH 110 Elementary Mathematical Models; OR
M ATH 112 Col I ege A I gebra wi th A ppl i cati ons and Tri gonometry;
OR
MATH 113 Col I ege A I gebra with Applications; OR
MATH 115 Pre-cal cuius; OR
Any 100-or 200-level MATH or STAT course except MATH 199,
210, 211, 212,213, 214, and 274.
Exemptions from Mathematics requirement
• SAT M ath score of 600 or above; OR
• AP score of 4 or above i n Cal cul us AB or BC; OR
• AP score of 4 or above i n Statistics; OR
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• CL E P Cal cul us Exam score of 50 or hi gher.
Note I fyou are placed in the Developmental Math Program by the
Mathematics Placement Exam, you may be offered the opportunity
to combine your Developmental course with the appropriate
subsequent course of MATH 110, 111, 113, or 115 and thus finish
both in one semester. For further information, please seethe
Developmental Math Program web site
www.rrsth.urrd.edu/urKiergraduate/courses/fsmhM
3. One course in Professional Writing (taken after GO credits). See
www.ugsLumd.edu/cor^course^F undamental/F unda-St-profesaonal .html
Approved CORE Professional Writing Courses Select the
appropri ate course based on requi rements or i interests I i sted
ENGL 390 Science Writing
ENGL 391 A dvanced Composi ti on
ENGL 392 Legal Writing
ENGL 393 Technical Writing
ENGL 394 Business Writing
ENGL 395 Writing for Health Professions
ENGL 398 Topi cs i n Prof essi onal Wri ti ng
Suffixed versi ons of the above course numbers al so f ulf i 1 1 the CORE
Prof essi onal Wri ti ng requi rement.
Exemption from Professional Writing Requirement
• Grade of "A" in ENGL 101 (NOT ENGL 101A or ENGL
101X ), except for students maj ori ng i n E ngi neeri ng. A 1 1
E ngi neeri ng maj ors must take ENGL 393.
Note No exemption from the Professional Writing requi rement will
be granted for achievemEnt on SAT verbal exam Professional
Writing courses cannot be used to fulfill Advanced Studies
requirements.
II. CORE Distributive Studies
N i ne Courses (28 credi ts) Requi red
See the most current I i sti ngs of approved CORE courses at
5. General Education Requirements (CORE) Page 116
www. ugst. umd.edu/core, or the onl i ne Schedul e of CI asses at
www.testudo. umd.edu/Schedul eOf C I asses, html
1 H umanities and the Arts-three courses requi red:
• One course from L i terature (HL) list:
www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/H L . html , and
• One course from The History or Theory of the Arts (HA) list:
www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/H i storyCo. html and
• One more course from L i terature ( H L ) , OR T he H i story or T heory of the
Arts (HA), OR Humanities (HO) lists. HO List:
www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/H umani ti esCo. html
Note There is no specific CORE requirement for a course from the
Humanities (HO) list.
Z The Sciences and Mathematics- three courses required:
• U p to two courses from Physi cal Sci ences (PL/PS) I i sts
PL List:
www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/Physi cal L abCo. html
PS List:
www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/Physi cal Courses, html
• Up to two courses from Life Sci ences (LL/LS) lists
LL List:
www.ugst.umd.edu/core/courses/Di stri buti ve/L ifeLabCo.htm
LS List: www.ugst.urrd.edu/core/courses/Distributive/LifeCo.htrnl
• U p to one course from M athemati cs and Formal Reasoni ng (M S) I i st
MS List: www.ugst.urrd.edu/core/coui3es/Distributive/MathCo.htrnl
Notes At least one science course MUST include or be accompanied
by a lab taken in the same semester (LL or PL lists only). More than
one lab course may be taken. Courses must be taken from at least
two of the three lists. There is no specific CORE requirement for a
course from the Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (MS) list. At
least two life and/or physical science courses must be taken (PL, PS,
LL, and LS lists). The third Sci ences and Mathematics course may
5. General Education Requirements (CORE) Page 117
jbe another science selection or may be chosen from the Mathematics
and Formal Reasoning (MS) course lists.
3. Social Sciences and History-three courses required:
• One course from Soci al or Pol i ti cal H i story (SH) list
SH List: www.ugst.umd. edu/core/courses/Distributive/Soci alCo.html and
• Two courses from Behavi oral and Soci al Sci ences (SB ) list
SB L i st: www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/B ehavCo. html
4, Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (CORE CODE: IE)
OPTIONAL CORE DISTRIBUTIVE STUDIES CATEGORY
EFFECTIVE BEGINNING FALL 2005
The IE category features courses that provide an interdisciplinary
examination of issues (theory questions, methods) across CORE
areas, or present a significant portion of content that does not fit
into any of the specific CORE areas but deals with contemporary
issues, emerging disciplines, or other categories of knowledge, skills,
and values that lie outside these areas.
Students may take only one I E course i n pi ace of only one of the
following:
• The thi rd course i n the H umani ti es and the A rts category (one H L and one
HA must betaken) OR
• The thi rd course i n the Sci ences and M athemati cs category (two sci ence
courses chosen from PL, PS, LL, or LS lists including at I east one course
from the LL or PL I ists must betaken) OR
• One SB course i n the Soci al Sci ences category (one SH and one SB must
betaken)
Seethe CORE website at www.ugst.umd.edu/corefor detai Is on
how to use the I E opti on.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE IE OPTION
• IE is an optional CORE distributive studies category; Students may fulfill
CORE requi rements without taki ng an I E course.
• Only one I E course may be counted toward f ulf i 1 1 i ng CORE Di stri buti ve
5. General Education Requirements (CORE) Page 118
Studi es requi rements.
• Whether a student takes an I E course or not, total CORE Distri buti ve
Studi es course and credi t requi rements remai n the same: at I east 9 courses
and 28 credits.
I E L i st: www. ugst. umd. edu/core/courses/D i stri buti ve/l E . html
III. CORE Advanced Studies
Two Courses (6 credits) Requi red
Students may choose thei r two Advanced Studi es courses from a wi de range of
upper- 1 evel off eri ngs outsi de thei r maj ors. Good choi ces i ncl ude courses that
mesh wi th or expand educati onal goal s or other i nterests, i ncrease knowl edge,
and strengthen cri ti cal thi nki ng and wri ti ng ski 1 1 s.
CORE Advanced Studies Requirement Two upper-level (300- or 400-level)
courses outside the major taken after 60 credits. Students may substitute a CORE
approved seni or capstone course i n thei r maj or or a seni or or honors thesi s for
one of the two requi red Advanced Studi es courses. Enrol I ment i n CORE
Capstone courses wi 1 1 be subj ect to departmental gui del i nes. The other course
must be outsi de the maj or. Students compl eti ng doubl e maj ors or doubl e degrees
wi 1 1 have f ulf i 1 1 ed the campus Advanced Studi es requi rement, unl ess thei r
pri mary maj or or col I ege has addi ti onal requi rements. The students academi c
col I ege determi nes whether or not a course i s "outsi de the maj or" for the purpose
of f ulf i 1 1 i ng CORE Advanced Studies.
The following may NOT be used to fulfill Advanced Studies requirements:
• Professional Writi ng courses (courses that meet the Fundamental Studies
upper- 1 evel wri ti ng requi rement) ;
• courses used to meet Di stri buti ve Studi es requi rements;
• i nternshi ps, practi ca, or other experi enti al I earni ng types of courses;
• courses taken on a pass/fai I basis.
One i ndependent studi es course (mi ni mum of three credi ts, outsi de the maj or)
may be used toward Advanced Studi es requi rements as I ong as i t i s consi stent
wi th the ml es above and the f acul ty member supervi si ng the i ndependent study
agrees that i t i s appropri ate for Advanced Studi es.
Notes CORE Capstone courses must be taken within the major. A senior thesis
(minimum of 3 credits) or successful completion and defense of an honors thesis
in either the Honors College or a Departmental Honors Program (minimum of 3
5. General Education Requirements (CORE) Page 119
credits) courts as CORE Capstone credit
CORE Capstone List
www. ugst. urrd.edLi/cor^courses/Aclvancecl/CapstoneCo. html
IV. CORE Human Cultural Diversity
One Course (3 credits) Requi red
See the COR E D i versi ty Listat www. ugst. umd.edu/core/courses/D i versi ty . html
or the onl i ne Schedul e of C I asses at
www.testudo. umd.edu/Schedul eOf C I asses, html
Cultural Diversity courses focus primarily on: (a) the history, status, treatment,
or accompl ishment of women or mi nority groups and subcultures; (b)
non-Western culture, or (c) concepts and implications of diversity.
Note A number of CORE Human Cultural Diversity courses also satisfy CORE
Distributive Studies, Advanced Studies, or a college, major, and/or supporting
area requirement
Study Abroad and Satisfying Core Requirements
Students may use study abroad to earn credit toward U ni versi ty of M aryland
CORE Distributive and/or Advanced Studies requirements. All students
considering study abroad must meet with a Study Abroad Advisor and complete
the Permi ssi on to Study A broad form (avai I abl e at the Study A broad Off i ce) .
T he Study A broad Off i ce determi nes i f the course work wi 1 1 be compl eted
through an accredi ted academi c program and be el i gi bl e for transfer credi t. U pon
approval , the number of credits wi 1 1 be determi ned for each course. How the
courses wi 1 1 apply to a students graduati on requi rements wi 1 1 be determi ned by
the students advi si ng col I ege COR E D i stri buti ve Studi es equi val end es ( i f
appl i cabl e) must be shown cl earl y on the Study A broad form wi th approval s
from the U M academi c departments whi ch offer si mi I ar courses. CORE
Advanced Studies criteria also apply to Study Abroad courses students wish to
count toward CORE Advanced Studies. Some college/departmental guidelines
and restrictions may apply.
Parti ci pati on i n a study abroad program with the successful compl eti on and
transfer of at least 9 credits abroad automatical ly waives a students CORE
H uman C ul tural D i versi ty requi rement.
5. General Education Requirements (CORE) Page 120
Approved Courses for theCORE Program
Visit the CORE Web site at www.ugst.umd.edLi/core for program
descriptions for the requirements in each CORE Category, course lists and
further details.
Notes about the lists:
1. At the Web si te I i sted above, cl i ck on What are theCORE Courses? for I i nks
to the current I i sts of approved courses i n each CORE category. N ote that
courses are added and del eted over ti me. A sel ecti on of the approved courses i s
offered each semester.
2. Some courses are approved for CORE for one semester only to offer students
sped al opportuni ti es. The one-ti me approval I i st changes each semester. Go to
www. uqst. umd.edu/core/ and cl i ck on WhataretheCORE Courses?, then cl i ck
on One-TimeOnly Courses.
3. Course numbers and ti ties change from time to time. SeetheCORE Web site
I i sted above for updates.
4. 1 n a parti cul ar semester, courses may be cross- 1 i sted or shared by more than
one department and may appear under more than one course number. I f
cross-listed or shared courses are approved for CORE, this information will be
avai I abl e i n the onl i reschedule of Classes at Testudo,
www. testudo. umd.edu/Schedul eOf C I asses, html . F requent i nstances i ncl ude
courses with prefixes AASP, AAST, AM ST, CMLT, J WST, LGBT, and WMST.
5. For i information about Honors (HON R) courses that are approved for CORE,
pi ease refer to the onl i ne resources noted above and the H onors Col I ege websi te: w
www, honors, umd.edu
6. For information about CORE Fundamental Studies courses, pi ease see the
F undamental Studi es secti on above.
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& TheCdlegesand Schools
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (AG NR)
0108 Symons Hall, 301-405-2078
agnr.umd.edu
ewdss@umd.edu
Dean: Cheng- i Wei
Associate Dean(s): Leon H. Slaughter, Nick Place, Adel Shirmohammadi
Assi start Dean(s) : Ray Stri ckl i n
The Col lege of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers a variety of academic programs that apply
sci ence, management, desi gn, and engi neeri ng to i improve the worl d i n whi ch we I i ve and work.
Feeding the world's population, developing sci entifi call y- based land use practices and policies,
understandi ng ani rral and plant biology, i mprovi ng nutrition and its effects on human health,
conservi ng and restori ng ecosystems, and profitably managi ng farms and agri busi nesses i n harmony
with the envi ronment are al I vital concerns of the Col I ege. I ntegrati ng the use and protecti on of
natural resources i n the producti on of food and nursery crops i s a chal I enge f aci ng students.
I n addition to course work, undergraduates have opportunities to work closely with faculty i n
state-of-the-art facilities including those for ani mal sci ences, di eteti cs, envi ronmental sci ence and
technol ogy, I andscape architecture, pi ant sci ences, and veteri nary medi ci ne. The Col I ege al so
serves as the acaderri c home of the M aryl and Campus of the V i rgi ni a-M aryl and Regi onal Col I ege
of V eteri nary M edi ci ne. N earby resources such as the U . S. Department of A gri cul tu^s B el tsvi 1 1 e
Agricultural National Research Center, the National I nstitutes of Health, the Food and Drug
Administration, the Smithsonian I nstitution and the National Zoo, Maryland's Derailments of
A gri cul ture and N atural Resources, and the Patuxent Wi I dl i f e Research Center enhance teachi ng,
research, i nternshi p, and career opportunities for students. Field study courses offered i n Azerbaijan,
Brazil, Belize, Costa Rica, Italy, Peru, Russia, and Taiwan, and a study-abroad program in Angers,
F ranee expose students to other cul tures and envi ronments. L earni ng opportuni ti es are al so
strengthened through student i nvol vement i n such co-curri cul ar acti vi ti es as the Col I ege H onors
Program AGNR Undergraduate Research Program career programs, leadership workshops, and
student clubs.
Special Advantages and Facilities
E ducati onal opportuni ti es i n the Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources are enhanced by the
proximity of several research units of the federal government. Teaching and research activities in
the Col I ege are conducted with the cooperati on of sci enti sts and prof essi onal peopl e i n government
positions. Of particular interest are the National Agricultural Research Center at Beltsville the
National Agricultural Library, the National Arboretum and the Food and Drug Administration.
I nstructi on i n the basi c bi ol ogi cal and soci al sci ences, and I andscape desi gn i s conducted i n modern,
technol ogi cal I y-equi pped cl assrooms and I aboratori es. The appl i cati on of basi c pri nci pi es to
practi cal situati ons i s demonstrated for the student i n numerous ways. I n additi on to on-campus
f aci I iti es, the col I ege operates several educati on and research facilities throughout M aryl and.
Horticultural and agronomic crops, turf, beef, horses, dairy cattie, and poultry are maintained under
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practical and research conditions and may be used by our students. These centers, as wel I as other
sel ected I ocati ons on and off campus al so serve as living I aboratori es for envi ronmental studi es.
Admission Requirements
1 1 i s recommended that students enteri ng the Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources have
completed a high school preparatory course that includes: English, 4 units; mathematics, 3 units;
biological and physical sciences, 3 units; and history or social sciences, 2 units. The Landscape
A rchitecture maj or i s a I i mited enrol I ment program (L E P) . See chapter 1 for general
I i rri ted-enrol I ment program adrri ssi on pol i ci es.
Undergraduate Decree Requirements/DetreeOptions
Departments i n the Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources offer the f ol I owi ng programs of
study:
Agricultural and Resoirce Economics: Business Management; Agricultural Science;
Environmental and Resource Pol icy; Food Production; International Agriculture; and
Political Process.
Animal Sciences Animal Care and Management; Equine Studies; Laboratory Animal
Care; Science/Preprofessional; and Animal Biotechnology
Combined Acriculture/Veberi nary Medicine
Environmental Science and Policy: Environments Agriculture, Environmental
Economics, Environmental Restoration, Soil, Water, & Land Resources, and Wildlife
Resources & Conservation.
Environmental Science and Technology: Concentrations in Ecological Technology
Design, Environmental Health, Soil and Watershed Science, or Natural Resources
Management.
Plant Sciences Horticulture and Crop Production, Landscape Management, Plant
Sciences, Turf and Golf Course Management, and Urban Forestry
General Agricultural Sciences
Landscape Architecture
Natural Resources Management Environmental Education/Park Management; Land
and Water Resource M anagement; and PI ant and Wi I dl if e Resource M anagement
Nutrition and Food Science: Dietetics; Food Science; and Nutritional Science
Students graduati ng from the Col I ege must compl ete at I east 120 credits with a grade poi nt average
of 2. i n al I courses appl i cabl e toward the degree. Requi rements of the maj or and supporti ng areas
are I i sted under i ndi vi dual program headi ngs i n the Departments, M aj ors and Programs seed on of
this site.
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Advising
Each student i n the Col lege is assigned a faculty advisor to assist i n selecti ng courses, accessi ng
academic enrichment opportunities, and making strategic career decisions. Advisors normally work
wi th a I i rri ted number of students and are abl e to gi ve i ndi vi dual gui dance. B oth freshmen enteri ng
with a def i nite choi ce of curri cul um and transfer students are assi gned to departmental advi sors for
counsel and pi anni ng of al I academi c programs as soon as possi bl e. Students have access to
additional advi si ng through thei r home departments undergraduate program off i ce and through the
col I ege's student servi ces off i ce. A G N R Peer M entors, academi cal I y tal ented and
university-engaged upperdassmen, provide an additional advising resource for students in the
college.
Specif i cs of advi sor assi gnment are avai I abl e i n the undergraduate off i ce of each department.
Departments and C enters
U ndergraduate credit i nstructi on i s offered by the Departments of A ni mal and A vi an Sci ences
(A NSC), Agricultural and Resource Economics (A REC), Environmental Science and Technology
(EN ST), Nutrition and Food Science (NFSC), arid PI ant Science and Landscape Architecture
(PSLA). Additionally, the Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP) major is based and
adrri ni stered wi thi n the Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources; i t offers sped al i zati ons
advi sed withi n thi s col I ege as wd I the col I eges of Behavi oral and Soci al Sci ences, Cherri cal and
L i f e Sci ences, and Computer, M athemati cal and P hysi cal Sci ences. A I so, the A gri cul tural Sci ence
and Technol ogy maj or withi n PSLA offers students the opportunity to doubl e maj or i n A gri culture
Education. Additional courses are provided through the 2-year certificate program i n the I nstitute of
Applied Agriculture.
Minors
Academi c M i nors provi de students an opportunity to expand or compl ement thd r maj or by taki ng
additional courses (15-24 credits) inacoherentfiddof study. Students interested in a minor should
contact the undergraduate program off i ce of the department off eri ng the mi nor. C urrenti y the
f ol I owi ng are approved rri nors (with the off eri ng department i n parentheses) i n the col I ege
Agribusiness Economics (Agricultural and Resource Economics)
Environmental Economicsand Pol icy (A gri cul tural and Resource Economics)
Resoirceand Agricultural Policy in Economic Development (Agricultural and Resource
Economics)
Landscape Management (PI ant Sci ence and Landscape A rchitecture)
Soi I Science ( E nvi ronmental Sci ence and Technol ogy)
Living-Learning Programs
The col I ege sponsors, through its E nvi ronmental Sci ence and Pol i cy Program the E nvi ronment,
Technol ogy and Economy curri cul um i n Col I ege Park Schol ars. Adrri ssi on to Col I ege Park
Scholars is sdective and by- invitation only. For further information, see Undergraduate Studies,
Col I ege Park Schol ars Program i n the Col I eges and School s seed on of thi s site.
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Specialized Academic Programs
The I nstitute of A ppl i eel Agriculture offers 60-credit certificate programs designed pri mari ly for
prof essi oral devel opment. M aj ors offered i ncl ude A gri busi ness M anagement, E qui ne B usi ness
Management, Golf Course Management, Golf Course Construction Management, Landscape
Management, Ornamental Horticulture, Sports Turf Management, and Turf grass Management.
Some two-year program students conti nue on i n regul ar four-year programs i n the col I ege and
several of the col I ege's maj ors al I ow I i mi ted use of I nstitute courses i n thei r programs.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
The Col I ege of Agri culture and N atural Resources i s the most popul ar choi ce for students who wi sh
to pursue veteri nary medi ci ne. Two excel I ent maj ors not to be rri ssed are housed i n the Department
of Ani mal and Avian Sciences. The Agricultural and Veteri nary M edici ne major offers a student an
accel erated acaderri c path with al I recommended courses for veteri nary school and the opportunity
to apply at the end of thej unior year. The Sciences/Pre-Prof essi oral major offers a student a four
year academic path with al I recommended courses for veteri nary school and the opportunity to apply
upon recei pt of the bachel or of sci ence ( B . S. ) degree.
College Honors Pro-am
Students may appl y for adrri ssi on to the Col I ege H onors program after compl eti ng 60 credi ts wi th a
rri ni mum 3.2 GPA i n a program withi n the Col lege. Honors students work with a faculty mentor
and must take at I east 12 credits of honors courses i ncl udi ng a seni or thesi s. I interested students
shoul d contact thei r faculty advi sor.
Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Student parti ci pati on i n prof essi oral soci eti es, cl ubs, and i nterest groups i s extensi ve i n the col I ege,
and students f i nd opportuni ty for vari ed expressi on and growth i n the f ol I owi ng organi zati ons:
AGNR Peer Mentors; AGNR Student Ambassadors; AGNR Student Council; Alpha Zeta; Alpha
Gamma Rho; Animal and Avian Sciences Graduate Student Association; Block and Bridle
Collegiate4~H; Food and Nutrition Club; Landscape Architecture Student Association; Natural
Resources Management Society; Sigma Alpha; UM Equestrian Club; UM Food Sci ence Club; UM
Student Chapter of Golf Course Superi ntendents Associ ati on of A meri ca; and Veteri nary Sci ence
Club.
Financial Assistance
A number of schol arshi ps are avai I abl e for students enrol I ed i n the Col I ege of A gri cul ture and
Natural Resources. These i ncl ude
AGNR Alumni Association Scholarship; AGNR General Scholarship; Arthur M . Ahalt Memorial
Scholarship; Attorney General's Agri cultural and Natural Resources Scholarship; Professor J ohn
Axl ey M emori al Schol arshi p; E i I een Barnett Schol arshi p; Beltsvi 1 1 e Garden CI ub Schol arshi p;
B ruce and Donna Berl age Schol arshi p; Chester F . B I etch E ndowment; Bowi e-Crofton Garden CI ub
Scholarship; Frank D. Brown Memorial Scholarship; J oseph Byrd Foundation Scholarship; J ores
andj oan Cash Student Award Scholarship; Chapel Valley Landscape Honorary Scholarship;
George Earl e Cook, J r. Schol arshi p; E rnest T. Cul I en M emori al Schol arshi p; J ai me Dannemann
Schol arshi p; R . F . Davi s M emori al Schol arshi p; J erry V . DeB arthe M emori al Schol arshi p; Wi 1 1 i am
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R. DeLauder Scholarship; FrankJ. DudaTurfgrass Scholarship; MyloS. Downey Memorial
Scholarship; Equine Studies Scholarship; ExploreAGNR Scholarship; J amesR. Ferguson
Memorial Scholarship; Kenneths. Fowler Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Thomas A. Fretz
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scholarshi p; J ames & Sarah Goddard M emorial Scholarshi p;
William D. Godwin Endowed Scholarship; Golf Course Builders of America Association
Foundati on Schol arshi p; M anasses J . & Susanna J arboe G rove Schol arshi p; Tom H artsock A ni mal
M anagement Scholarshi p; H . Pal mer Hopki ns Scholarshi p establ ished by Charles W. Coale, J r. &
Ellen KirbyCoale Charles& Judy lager Scholarship; Land Grant Schol arshi p; J ames & Gertrude
Learner Scholarship; Donald Lei shear International Travel Scholarship; Lee Majeskie Dairy Youth
Schol arshi p; M aryl and G reenhouse G rowers A ssoci ati on Schol arshi p; J ames R . & Patri ci a M .
M iller Outstandi ng Seni or Schol arshi p; J ohn and M arj ori e M oore I nternati onal Agri culture &
Natural Resources Student Travel Schol arshi p; J ames and DessieMoxley Scholarship; Paul R.
Poffenberger M emori al Schol arshi p; J ennif er Russo M emori al Schol arshi p; Ross & Paul i ne Smith
Scholarship; J . Herbert Snyder Educational Scholarship; Southern States Cooperative Scholarship;
Hiraml. StineMemorial Scholarship; T.B. Symons Memorial Scholarship; TIC Gums Scholarship;
Vansville Farmers Club Scholarship; A.V. V ierhel I er Scholarship; Siegfried Wei sberger, J r.
M emori al Schol arshi p; Theo & Georgi anna M i I es Wei ss M emori al Schol arshi p; and the Wi 1 1 i am R .
Wi nsl ow Schol arshi p.
The Col lege is pri vi leged to offer additional support i n the form of i nterest-f ree loans through the
Catheri ne B ri nkl ey L oan F und whi ch are avai I abl e to students who are resi dents of M aryl and and
progressi ng i n programs wi thi n the Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources.
Awards
The Agriculture and Natural Resources A I urmi Chapter provides recognition each year for the
Outstandi ng Seni or i n the two-year and four-year programs.
Research Units
Maryland Agicultiral Experiment Station
The M aryl and Agricultural Experi ment Station (MAES) supports research conducted pri rrari ly by
120 faculty scientists located withi n the Col lege of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Faculty use
state-of-the-art facilities such as a new Research G reenhouse Compl ex and E nvi ronmental
Si mul ator, as wel I as 10 off-campus research I ocati ons, for research i n the sci ence, busi ness, pol i cy,
and practice of agriculture. MAES supports research that benefits consumers and producers al i ke
for exampl e, our si gnif i cant focus on the envi ronment protects val uabl e natural resources such as the
C hesapeake B ay. U ndergraduate students al so benef i t from mentori ng by M A E S-supported f acul ty
and instructional use of MAES facilities statewide.
University of Maryland Extension
The University of Maryland Extension educates citizens in the application of practical,
research- based knowl edge to critical i ssues i n agri cultural and agri busi ness i ncl udi ng aquaculture
natural resources and the envi ronment; human development nutrition, diet, and health; youth
development and 4-H; and family and community leadershi p. The statewide program i ncl udes more
than 180 faculty and support staff located i n 23 counties, the City of Balti more, four regional
centers, and the U ni versi ty of M aryl and's Col I ege Park and E astern Shore campuses. I n addi ti on,
more than 15, 000 vol unteers and ci ti zens i n M aryl and gi ve generousl y of thei r ti me and energy.
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Center for Food Safety and Security Systems (CFS 3 )
The Center for Food Safety and Secirity Systems (CFS 3 ) provi des worl d-cl ass research,
educati on and outreach on i ssues rel ated to food and water defense, safety and protect] on. H oused
i n the Department of N utriti on and Food Sci ence, thi s new center wi 1 1 provi de additional
opportunity for students to become involved in issues of significance for homeland security. For
information on CFS 3, pleaseseeagresearch.umd.edu/CFS3/index.cfmorcall 301-405-0773.
Harry R. Hughes Center for AgoEcology, Inc.
The Harry R. Hughes Center for AgoEcology, I nc. is a private, non-profit 501 (c) 3
organization affiliated with the University of Maryland. The Center brings together diverse interests
from the agri cultural , forestry, and envi ronmental communiti es for the purpose of retai ni ng
M aryl and's worki ng I andscapes and the i ndustri es they support whi I e protecti ng and i mprovi ng the
health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tri butari es. For further i nformati on see agroecol . umd.edu/or
call at 410-827-6202.
J oint I nstitute For Food Safety and Nutrition
TheJ oint I nstitute For Food Safety and Nutrition (J I FSAN), establ ished between the US FDA
and the University of Maryland in 1996, isajointiy administered research and education
program For information on J I FSAN, seewww.jifsan.umd.edu/ or call 301-405-8382.
Northeastern Regonal AquacultureCenter
The Northeastern Regonal AquacultureCenter (NRAC) is one of five Regional Aquaculture
Centers establ ished by theU. S. Congress for the United States. Funded bytheUSDA, and
representi ng 12 states and the D i stri ct of Col umbi a, N RA C devel ops and sponsors cooperati ve
regi onal research and extensi on proj ects i n support of the aquaculture i ndustry i n the northeastern
United States. Forfurtherirformationseewww.nrac.umd.edu/orcall 301-405-6085.
Student Engagement and Service Units
Virgnia-Maryland Regonal Cdlegeof Veterinary Medicine, Maryland Campus
Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources
Val eri e Ragan, Di rector, Center for Publ i c and Corporate Veteri nary M edi ci ne
1202 Gudelsky Veteri nary Center, 301-314-6820
E mai I : vragan@umd.edu
www.vetmed.umd.edu
The Vi rgi nia-M aryl and Regional Col lege of Veteri nary M edici ne is operated by the U ni versity of
M aryl and and the V i rgi ni a Pol ytechni c I nsti tute and State U ni versi ty . E ach year, 30 M aryl and and
50 V i rgi ni a resi dents compri se the enteri ng cl ass of a four-year program I eadi ng to a Doctor of
Veteri nary M edi ci ne (DV M ) .
The first three years are given at Virginia Polytechnic I nstitute and State University in Blacksburg,
Virginia. The final year of instruction is given at several locations, including the University of
M aryl and, Col I ege Park.
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A student desi ri ng adrri ssi on to the col I ege must compl ete the pre- veteri nary requi rements and
appl y f or adrri ssi on to the prof essi onal curri cul um A drri ssi on to thi s program i s competi ti ve, and
open to al I M aryl and resi dents. All M aryl and resi dents' appl i cati ons are processed at the Col I ege of
V eteri nary M edi ci ne, M aryl and Campus, U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park.
I institute of Appl ied Agriciitire (Two-Year Program)
Col I ege of A gri cul ture and N atural Resources
Glori Hyman, Acting Director
2123 J ull Hall, 301-405-4685
E-mail: iaa@umd.edu
www.iaa.umd.edu
The I nstitute of Appl ied Agriculture (I AA) awards academic certificates i n Agri busi ness
M anagement, Equi ne B usi ness M anagement, Golf Course M anagement, Golf Course Construed on
Management, Landscape Management, Ornamental Horticulture, Sports Turf Management, and
Turf grass M anagement. Asa two-year program the I AA has a separate adrri ssi on pol i cy. U pon
compl eti on of trie program students are wel come to transfer to the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege
Park; U ni versi ty of M aryl and U ni versi ty Col I ege and other school s.
For more information about the I AA, its admissions procedures, and requirements, contact the
I nstitute of Applied Agriculture, 2123J ull Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
20742-2525.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION
1298 A rchitecture B ui I di ng, 301-405-8000
www.arch.umd.edu
arci nfo@umd.edu for general i nformati on and requests
archadvi se@umd.edu for undergraduate advi si ng questi ons
www.lep.umd.edu for i nformati on on applyi ng to the Li rrited Enrol I mart Program as a freshman or
i nternal transfer student and to see the gateway requi rements for A rchitecture
www.transferadvi si ng. umd.edu for transfer advi si ng questi ons
Dean: David Cronrath
Associ ate Dean(s) : J ohn M audi i n-J eroni mo, Qi ng Shen
Assi start Dean(s) : I ngri d Farrel I , Courtney Miller Bellairs
Architecture Program
Di rector: M adl en Si mon
Professors: M. Bell, R. Etiin(DistUnivProf), S. Hurtt, G. Rockcastie, R. Vann
Associ ate Professors: C. Bovill, R. Eisenbach, A. Gardner, I. Gournay, B. Kelly, M. Simon
Assistant Professors: M.Ambrose, H. Koliji, L.D. QuirosPacheco, I. Williams, B.D.
Wortham-Galvin
Professors of the Practice: P. Noonan
Senior Lecturers: C. Miller Bellairs
Lecturers: L. Escobal, B. Grieb, C. Healey, K. Melluish, P. Mortensen, E. Northern, C. O'Neill, A.
6. TheColleges and Schools Pagel2E
Pressman, M. Ramirez, A. Rubeling, R. Schneck
Professors Emeriti: W. Bechhoefer, R. Bennett, K. DuPuy, G. Francescato, J . Hill, R. Lewis, J .
Loss., F. Schlesinger
Architectire Pro-am
The School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservati on offers a four-year pre- professional
undergraduate program I eadi ng to the Bachel or of Sci ence degree i n architecture. The School offers
graduate programs I eadi ng to the prof essi onal degrees of M aster of A rchitecture, M aster of H i stori c
Preservation, Master of Community Planning, arid Master of Real Estate Development. I n addition,
j oi nt prof essi onal degrees and certif i cates are offered. The School offers a post-prof essi onal M aster
of Science in Architecture degree and a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning and Design. Students
graduati ng wi th the undergraduate maj or i n archi tecture typi cal I y requi re two years to compl ete the
curri cul um I eadi ng to the prof essi onal degree i n architecture.
Students recei ve ri gorous and comprehensi ve i nstructi on from a f acul ty whose members are acti ve
i n prof essi onal practi ce or research. M any f acul ty members have di sti ngui shed themsel ves across
the professional spectrum and represent different approaches to architectural design. Thei r
individual areas of expertise include architectural design and theory, history, architectural
archaeology, technology, urban design and planning, and historic preservation. Visiting critics,
I ecturers, and the Kea Di sti ngui shed Professor augment the faculty; together they provi de students
with the requi site exposure to contemporary real iti es of architectural desi gn.
TheB.S. degree in archi tecture will qualif y graduates to pursuea career in a number of fields, such
as construct] on, real estate devel opment, publ i c adrri ni strati on, or hi stori c preservati on, or to
conti nue i n graduate work i n prof essi onal f i el ds such as architecture, urban pi anni ng, hi stori c
preservation, landscape architecture, or law. The program offers design studios and electi ves i n
drawi ng and vi sual representati on I eadi ng some of our students to pursue advanced degrees i n
graphi c desi gn, i nteri or desi gn, f ashi on desi gn, exhi bi ti on desi gn and other creati ve f i el ds.
Special Advantages and Facilities
The school i s housed i n a modern bui I di ng provi di ng desi gn workstati ons for each student, a 300
seat auditorium and seminar and classroom facilities. TheGreat Space, an atrium at the center of
the School , i s the I ocati on for col I aborate proj ects, desi gn revi ews, cri ti ques, and a vari ety of events
that that bring the archi tecture program together. Facilities include a well -equipped woodworking
and model shop, computer labs, digital output and digital fabrication. The Architecture Library, one
of the f i nest i n the rati on, offers conveni ent access to a current ci rcul ati ng col I ecti on of more than
24,000 vol umes, 6,000 periodicals, and an extensive selection of reference materials. Rare books
and sped al acqui siti ons i ncl ude a col I ecti on rel ati ng to i nternati onal expositi ons and the
11, 000- volume National Trustfor Historic Preservation Library. The Elizabeth D. Alley Visual
Resources Col I ecti on i ncl udes a reserve col I ecti on of 500, 000 si i des on archi tecture, I andscape
architecture, urban planning, architectural science, and technology as well as audio- visual
equi pment for cl assroom and studi o use.
Upper level summer programs include travel to Rome, Paris, Turkey, Great Britain, and other
countries. Students may earn di rect credit doi ng hands-on restoration work and by attendi ng
lectures by visiting architects, preservationists, and scholars. Undergraduate Seniors and graduate
students may also participate in a Study A broad Semester attheSchool'sfacilityatKiplinHall, in
northern England.
Admission Requirements
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www.lep.umd.edu for i nformation on applyi ng to the Li rrited Enrol I ment Program i n the Fal I
semester only
www.transferadvi si ng. umd.edu for transfer advi si ng questi ons
Architecture is a Li rrited Enrol I ment Program (LEP). See www. I ep.umd.edu for information on
L i rrited E nrol I ment Programs and a I i nk to A rchitecture. A 1 1 students must meet the requi rements
for admi ssi on to the L E P by appl yi ng f or a Revi ew at approxi matel y 45 credi ts.
F reshman Admission. Students wi th the most competi ti ve records from hi gh school gai n di rect
adrri ssi on to the U ndergraduate A rchi tecture P rogram through the U ni versi ty A drri ssi ons Off i ce.
E arl y appl i cati on i s strongl y recommended due to I i rri ted space i n the program A drri tted freshmen
have access to the necessary advi si ng through tineir initial semesters to deterrri ne if architecture i s
an appropri ate maj or f or thei r i nterests and abi I iti es.
Once a student has earned 45 credits, he/she must have successful ly completed a specific
set of courses cal I ed " gateway" requi rements. Note Only one 'gateway 1 or
performance review cotrse may be repeated to earn the reqiired g-adeand that
coirse may only be repeated once F reshmen who are adrri tted to archi tecture must
apply for a 45 credit I i rrited enrol I ment review on February 1 st duri ng thei r forth
semester. To meet the provi si ons of the revi ew, these students must demonstrate thei r
ability to compl ete the f ol I owi ng " gateway" requi rements:
• Fundamental Studies CORE requirements
• Distributive Studies CORE requirements
• ARCH 170, 225, 226, and 242 with a grade of 3.0 or higher i n each course
• MATH 220, PHY S 121 and one of the courses** listed below with a rri ni mum grade of 2.0 i n
each and an overal I rri ni mum grade poi nt average of 2.67 i n al I three. Thi s gui del i ne
typi cal I y al I ows for one grade of 'C across these three courses.
** Students must take one of the courses bel ow to compl ete the M athemati cs and the Sci ences
Distri buti ve Studies CORE requi rement:
• BSCI 205 (3) Environmental Science (LS)
• GEOG 140 (3) Coastal Environments (PS)
• GEOL 120 (3) Environmental Geology (PS)
• GEOL 123/M ETO 123/GEOG 123 (3) Causes and I mplications of Global Change (PS)
• PHYS 122 (4) Fundamentals of Physics 1 1 (PL)
Students may be enrol I ed i n A RC H 226 and compl eti ng thei r di stri buti ve studi es contemporaneous
with the 45 credit I i rrited enrol I ment revi ew duri ng thei r fourth semester. A ni ni mum cumul ati ve
GPA of 2.00 i n al I col lege level coursework is also requi red. I n addition, the review wi 1 1 incl ude an
assessment of two I etters of recommendati ons, transcri pts, an essay, and a portf ol i o, the nature of
which isspecified by the Architecture Program. Please contact the Undergraduate A rchi tecture
Advi sors at archadvi se@umd.edu for a 45 Credit L i rrited E nrol I ment Revi ew A ppli cati on normally
avai I abl e i n October pri or to the February subrri ssi on. The appl i cati on, detai I ed portf ol i o
requi rements and deadl i nes are also avai lable onl i ne at www.arch.umd.edu. Seethe STUDENTS
tab for i nf ormati on on Student Aff ai rs.
Note Freshmen students are admitted to the School duri ng the Fal I semester only.
Transfer Admission Requirements. Transfer students who wi sh to study A rchitecture
must first gain admission to the University and then apply to the LEP at the earliest
opportunity foil owing compl eti on of the "gateway" requirements. Transfer students, and
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students enrol I ed on campus who wi sh to j oi n the L E P, appl y for the same 45 credi t
I i rrited enrol I ment revi ew outi i ned above. Adrri ssi on to transfer students i s very
competi ti ve and vari es from year to year due to I i rri ted space. To meet the provi si ons of
the revi ew, transfer students must demonstrate thei r abi I i ty to compl ete the f ol I owi ng
"gateway" requirements:
• Fundamental Studies CORE requirement
• Distributive Studies CORE requirement
• ARCH 170, 225, 226, and 242 with a grade of 3.0 or higher i n each course
• MATH 220, PHY S 121 and one of the courses** I isted below with a mi ni mum grade of 2.0 i n
each and an overal I rri ni mum grade poi nt average of 2.67 i n al I three. Thi s gui del i ne
typi cal I y al I ows for one grade of 'C across these three courses.
** Students must take one of the courses bel ow to compl ete the M athemati cs and the Sci ences
Distri buti ve Studies CORE requi rement:
• BSCI 205 (3) Environmental Science (LS)
• GEOG 140 (3) Coastal Environments (PS)
• GEOL 120 (3) Environmental Geology (PS)
• GEOL 123/M ETO 123/GEOG 123 (3) Causes and I mplications of Global Change (PS)
• PHYS 122 (4) Fundamentals of Physics 1 1 (PL)
Students may be enrol I ed i n A RC H 226 and compl eti ng thei r di stri buti ve studi es contemporaneous
with the 45 credit I i rrited enrol I ment review. A rri ni mum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above i n al I
col I ege I evel coursework i s requi red. I n additi on, the revi ew wi 1 1 i ncl ude an assessment of two
letters of recommendations, transcri pts, an essay, and a portfolio, the nature of which is specif ied by
the Architecture Program Please contact the Undergraduate Architecture Advisors at
archadvise@umd.edu for a 45 Credit Li rrited Enrol I ment Review Appl i cation normal ly avai lable i n
October pri or to the February subrri ssi on. The appl i cati on, detai I ed portfol i o requi rements and
deadlinesarealsoavailableonlineatwww.arch.umd.edu. See the STUDENTS tab for information
on Student Affairs.
N ote: M any outstandi ng transfer candi dates appl y i n F ebruary each year. Compl eti on of the above
requi rements does not guarantee adrri ssi on i nto tine L i mi ted E nrol I ment Program.
Appeals Students who are deni ed adrri ssi on as a freshman and feel that they have extenuati ng
ci rcumstances may appeal i n wri ti ng to the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dmi ssi ons, M i tchel I B ui I di ng.
Students deni ed adrri ssi on at the 45 Credit L i rrited E nrol I ment Revi ew may appeal i n writi ng
di recti y to the A ssi start Dean of Student Affairs, School of Architecture, Planning and
Preservati on. For further i nf ormati on, contact the Counsel or f or L i rrited E nrol I ment Programs at
301-314-8385.
Recruitment
www. arch, umd.edu/students/adrri ssi ons/i nf ormati on_request. cf m to request i nf ormati on and si gn
up for our mailing list
arci nfo@umd.edu for general i nf ormati on and requests rel ated to the undergraduate and graduate
programs archadvi se@umd.edu for undergraduate advi si ng questi ons
www.lep.umd.edu for i nformation on applyi ng to the Li rrited Enrol I ment Program as a freshman or
i nternal transfer student
www.transferadvi si ng. umd.edu for transfer advi si ng questi ons
A 1 1 pre-col I ege students and f arri I i es are strongl y encouraged to attend a V i si t M aryl and Day
6. TheColleges and Schools Pagel31
offered each Fall semester. Seewww.umd.edu under Admissions. At the Architecture Academic
Sessi on, offered as part of thi s day, a detai I ed presentati on of the undergraduate A rchi tecture
Program i s f ol I owed by a tour of the bui I di ng and a questi on and answer sessi on f eaturi ng our
students. I nf ormal tours of the School are offered duri ng term ti me on M onday, Wednesday and
F ri day at 1pm and are I ead by A rchi tecture students. M ake an appoi ntment for a tour at
www.fi ashappoi ntments.corrVcl i ent/l gn/l aunch.cf m?busl d=5473 See www.arch. umd.edu under
STUDENTS for information on tours. Summer tour hours will vary. Open Houses for students
admitted to the A rchi tecture Program take pi ace duri ng the Spri ng Semester i n coordi nati on with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Transfer students who have not yet appl i ed/accepted a pi ace at U M CP shoul d contact the
Pre-Transfer Advising Unit at www.transferadvising.umd.edu for advice on proceeding toward a
maj or and a smooth transi ti on. If done i n advance, thi s wi 1 1 hel p to maxi rri ze the number of courses
that wi 1 1 transfer and appl y as archi tecture pre- requi si tes (see www. I ep. umd.edu. See the B . S. i n
Architecture curricul um and additional i information at www.arch.umd.edu. Transfer students may
revi ew theTransfer Credit Center's website for i nformati on on courses that wi 1 1 transfer to U M CP
www.tre.umol.eclu
Students withi n the U ni versity who wish to apply to the A rchi tecture Program are i nvited to meet
wi th an U ndergraduate A dvi sor for advi ce on pre- requi si tes and the 45 C redi t L i rri ted E nrol I ment
Review.
For additi onal questi ons about recruitment contact E ri n Thi el , Coordi nator of Student Affai rs
ethi d@umd.edu.
Undergraduate Degree Requi rements'Degree Options
I n the first two years of college, directiy admitted students and those seeking to transfer into the
School of A rchi tecture, PI anni ng and Preservati on shoul d adhere to the f ol I owi ng curri cul um
Credits
CORE/ELECT General Education (CORE) and Electives 30
UNIV100 The Students in the University 1
ENGL101 Introduction to Writing (CORE) 3
MATH220 Elementary Calculus I (CORE) 3
ARCH 170 Introduction to the Bui It Environment (CORE) 3
PHYS121 Fundamentals of Physics I (CORE) 4
A RCH 225 Hi story of Worl d A rchitecture I 3
A RCH 226 Hi story of Worl d A rchitecture 1 1 3
A RCH 242 Drawing I 3
One from the following 3
BSCI 205 Envi ronmental Science (LS)
GEOG140 Coastal Environments (PS)
GEOL120 Environmental Geology (PS)
GEOL123+ Causes and Implications of Global Change (PS)
6. The Colleges and Schools
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PHYS122
Fundamentals of Physics 1 1 (PL)
Total Credits 56
-+GEOL 123 is also offered as M ET0123 and as GEOG123
BasicCORE requirements are fulfil led in the first 2 years, while Advanced CORE requirements are
sati sf i ed after students have compl eted 60 credits.
If admitted after completing 56 credits, students are expected to carpletethefdlowing
requirements for a total of 120 credits
ThirdYear
Credits
ARCH 227
H i story of Worl d A rchi tecture 1 1 1
3
ARCH400
A rchi tecture Studi o 1 *
6
ARCH410
Architectural Technology 1
4
ARCH401
Architecture Studio II
6
ARCH411
Architectural Technology 1 1
4
ENGL391
A dvanced Composi ti on
3
ELECT
Directed El ectives
3
CORE
Core Requirements
3
Total
32
FoirthYear
ARCH402
A rchi tecture Studi o 1 1 1
6
ARCH412
Architectural Technology 1 1 1
4
ELECT
D i rected H i story of A rchi tecture E 1 ecti ve**
3
ARCH403
A rchi tecture Studi o 1 V
6
ARCH413
A rchi tectural Technol ogy 1 V
4
ELECT
Directed El ectives
6
CORE
CORE Requirements
3
Total
32
Total Credits
120
*Courses are to be taken i n sequence as i ndi cated by Roman numeral s i n course titi es.
**Di rected A rchi tecture hi story courses:
ARCH 420 H i story of A meri can A rchi tecture
ARCH422 History of Greek Architecture
ARCH 423 H i story of Roman A rchi tecture
ARCH 433 H i story of Renai ssance A rchi tecture
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ARCH434 Hi story of Modern Architecture
ARCH 435 H i story of Contemporary A rchi tecture
Advising
E nteri ng students are advi sed by the U ndergraduate A dvi sors I ocated i n the School 's M ai n Offi ce.
Advi si ng i s mandatory for al I undergraduate architecture maj ors each semester. Students must meet
wi th an acaderri c advi sor to di scuss thei r acaderri c pi an and course sel ecti on. Students can make an
appoi ntment for advi si ng onl i ne by visiti ng www.arch.umd.edu and cl icki ng on the STUDENTS tab
and Advi si ng. Students may al so contact the advi si ng offi ce vi a archadvi se@umd.edu. Wal k-i n
appoi ntments may be avai I abl e. Student may use the archadvi se@umd.edu emai I at any ti me.
Students shoul d al ways i ncl ude thei r f ul I name, U I D and contact i nf ormati on i n any emai I
correspondence. The advi si ng offi ce may be cl osed duri ng certai n critical weeks duri ng the
semester when advi sors need to focus on thei r own acaderri c deadl i nes. The M ai n Offi ce front desk
wi 1 1 have i nf ormati on on these cl osures.
Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations
The Architecture Student Assembly represents the student body. Assembly members are elected
from undergraduate and graduate classes. Representatives attend Faculty M eeti ngs, serve on
committees, and organize the A rchi tecture Program Retrospective at the end of each semester.
The School of Architecture, Planni ng, and Preservation sponsors a chapter of the American I nstitute
of Architecture Students (Al AS), the national association for architecture students. The Al AS
chapter sponsors a variety of activities including an annual CareerFair, Beaux Arts Ball, fieldtrips,
conferences, workshops other events throughout the acaderri c year.
The Emergi ng Green Bui Iders is the student organization dedicated to promoti ng sustai nabi I ity.
M embers organize exhi bits, a publ ic lecture a series of I unchti metal ks, and other activities.
The University of Maryland chapter of NOMAS is affiliated with the national professional
organi zationNOMA. NOMASisa group of students from a vari ety of backgrounds pursui ng
architecture degrees at the undergraduate and graduate I evel s, i interested i n contri buti ng to the U M D
School of Architecture, Planni ng and Preservation by bui Idi ng a sense of community based on
shared experiences unique to our diverse student body.
Financial Assistance
M any f i nanci al awards are offered to freshman upon adrri ssi on. A ny questi ons about f i nanci al ai d
for freshman adrri ts shoul d be di rected to the Offi ce of U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons and the Offi ce of
Student Financial Aid.
Each year, the School of Architecture, Planni ng and Preservation offers a number of merit-based
schol arshi ps to qual i f yi ng undergraduate students. M any are offered to students parti ci pati ng i n
study abroad programs. I nterested students are encouraged to appl y for these i n earl y Spri ng.
I information is avai lable at www.arch.umd.edu. Please note that most of these schol arshi ps are
reserved for students i n the studi o sequence of the program
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA) administers all types of federal, state, and institutional
f i nanci al assi stance programs and, i n cooperati on wi th other U ni versi ty offi ces, parti ci pates i n the
awardi ng of schol arshi ps to deservi ng students. For more i nf ormati on, vi sit:
6. TheColleges and Schools Pagel34
vwwv.financialaid.LiTd.edu. Freshmen and sophomores are strongly encouraged to visitthe OFSA
earl y i n thei r tenure at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and to deterrri ne any schol arshi ps they may be
el i gi bl e f or i n the f ol I owi ng years.
Research Units
National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education
1112 Prei nkert F i el dhouse, Col I ege Park,301-405-6788
www.smartgrowth. umd.edu
Dr. GerrittKnaap
The National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education is a non-partisan center for research
and leadershi p trai ni ng on Smart Growth and related land use issues national ly and i international ly.
Founded in 2000, the National CenterforSmartGrowth is a cooperative venture of four University
of Maryland schools: Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Public Policy, Agriculture and
N atural Resources, and E ngi neeri ng. The mi ssi on of the Center i s to bri ng the di verse resources of
the University of Maryland and a network of national experts to bear on issues in land development,
resource preservation and urban growth -- the nature of our communities, our landscape and our
qual ity of life — through i nterdi sci pi i nary research, outreach and educati on, thereby establ i shi ng the
University as the national leader in this field.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES (ARHU)
1102 Francis Scott Key Hall, 301-405-2088
www.arhu.umd.edu
Dean: James Harris
The Col I ege of A rts and H umaniti es embraces a heterogeneous group of di sci pi i nes that study
human experi ence, thought, expressi on and creati vi ty . A 1 1 val ue the devel opment of criti cal
thi nki ng, f I uent expression i n writi ng and speech, sensitivity to ethical and aesthetic issues, and a
compl ex understandi ng of hi story and culture. Departments and programs i n A rts and H umaniti es
pri ze vi gorous i ntel I ectual debate i n a di verse communi ty. Whi I e they have strong indivi dual
identities, they are also i nvol ved i n i nterdi sci pi i nary studies. Thus students wi 1 1 f i nd, for example,
courses i n the Department of E ngl i sh that approach I iterature i n its hi stori cal contexts, courses i n the
Department of History that adopt feminist perspectives, courses in the Department of Art History
and A rchaeol ogy that study Af ri can pol itics, and so on.
F urther exampl es of the sped al opportuni ti es avai I abl e to students i n thi s ri chl y vari egated col I ege
i nd ude an excepti onal vi sual resource center in Art Hi story and A rchaeol ogy, the E ngl i sh
Departments computer-based writing classroom and an AT&T Foreign Language Classroom
A ddi ti onal I y, students may add an i nternati onal experi ence to thei r undergraduate educati on by
participating in an ARHU -sponsored study abroad programin Nice, Alcala, Sevilla, or Genoa or an
exchange program i n the U nited K i ngdom Si ngapore, or J apan. The educati onal vi stas open to
students i n Dance, M usic, and Theatre are enhanced enormously by the Clarice Smith Center for the
Pert orrri ng A its, whi ch houses those three departments. Students may al so parti ci pate i n one of the
Col I ege's f i ve I i vi ng- 1 earni ng programs: H onors H umani ti es, Col I ege Park Schol ars i n the A rts,
Digital Cultures and Creativity, J i menez-Porter Writers' House, and Language House (see below).
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Admission Requirements
Students wi shi ng to maj or i n one of the creati ve or perf orrri ng arts are encouraged to seek trai ni ng
i n the ski 1 1 s associ ated wi th such an area pri or to matri cul ati on. Students appl yi ng for entrance to
these programs may be requi red to audi ti on, present si i des, or submit a portfol i o as a part of the
adrri ssi on requi rements.
1120L Francis Scott Key Hall, 301-405-2096
www.arhu.umd.edu
A drri ssi ons Coordi nator: J . Dari us G reene
The Col lege's Admissions Coordi nator serves as a resource and contact person for prospective
students i interested i n A rts and H umaniti es degrees, and as a I i ai son to the Off i ce of U ndergraduate
Admissions.
Undergraduate Degree Requi rements/Deg-ee Options
The Col I ege of A rts and H umaniti es offers the degree of Bachel or of A rts i n the f ol I owi ng f i elds of
study:
American Studies: www.amst.umd.edu
Arabic Studies: www.arabic.umd.edu
Art: www.art.umd.edu
Art History and Archeology: www.arthistory-archaeology.umd.edu
Central European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies: www.ceres.umd.edu
Chi nese Language and L iterature www.chi nese. umd.edu
Classics: www.classics.umd.edu
C I assi cal H umani ti es (see Classics)
Communication: www.commumd.edu
Dance www.dance.umd.edu
English Language and Literature www.english.umd.edu
French Language and Literature www.french.umd.edu
Germanic Studies: www.german.umd.edu
G reek (see Classics)
History: www.history.umd.edu
Italian Language and Literature www.italian.umd.edu
J apanese Language and Literature www.japanese.umd.edu
J ewish Studies: www.jewishstudies.umd.edu
Latin (see CI assies)
L ati n and Greek (see Classics)
Linguistics: www.ling.umd.edu
M usi c: www. musi c. umd.edu (Students majoring in Music may pursue a Bachelor of Music degree)
Persian Studies: www.persian.umd.edu
Philosophy: www.philosophy.umd.edu
Romance Languages: www.romancelanguages.umd.edu
Russian: www.russian.umd.edu
Spanish and Portuguese www.spanish.umd.edu orwww.portuguese.umd.edu
Theatre www.theatre.umd.edu
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Women's Studies: www.womensstudies.uiTicl.eclu
The Col I ege al so offers certif i cate programs i n Women's Studi es, East A si an Studi es, and Lati n
American Studies.
Major Requirements
• A 1 1 students must compl ete a program of study consi sti ng of a maj or (a f i el d of concentrati on)
and someti mes supporti ng courses as specif i ed by one of the acaderri c units of the Col I ege.
No program of study shal I requi re i n excess of 60 semester hours.
• A maj or shal I consist, i n addition to the lower-division departmental prerequisites, of 24 to 40
hours, at least 12 of which must be i n courses numbered 300 or 400 and at least 12 of which
must be taken at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park.
• A maj or program someti mes requi res a secondary f i el d of concentrati on (supporti ng courses) .
The nature and number of these courses are deterrri ned by the maj or department.
• No grade I ower than C may be used to f ul f i 1 1 maj or or supporti ng course requi rements. N o
course for the maj or or support modul e may be taken Pass-Fai I .
• Students shoul d consult the unit i n whi ch they wi 1 1 maj or for specif i c detai I s; certai n units
have mandatory advi si ng.
Graduation Requirements
Thefol lowi ng Col lege requi rements apply only to students earni ng Bachelor of Arts degrees from
the Col I ege of A rts and H umaniti es. These requi rements are i n additi on to or i n f ulf i 1 1 mart of
campus and departmental requi rements. For i nf ormati on concerni ng the Bachel or of M usi c i n the
School of M usic, students should consult a M usic advisor.
Students who doubl e maj or i n A R H U and another col I ege on campus must compl ete the Col I ege
requi rements i n A R H U of f orei gn I anguage to the i ntermedi ate I evel , and 45 hours of upper- 1 evel
credit.
A 1 1 A rts and H umaniti es freshmen (excl udi ng students i n Col I ege Park Schol ars, Digital Cultures
and Creativity, Honors Humanities, or University Honors) must take UNIV101, TheStudentin the
University and Introduction to Corrputer Resources, duri ng thei r f i rst semester on campus.
Distribution: To encourage advanced mastery of materi al , a rri ni mum of 45 of the total of 120
semester hours must be upper-level work (i .e., courses numbered 300-499). A majority of the 45
credits wi 1 1 be earned i n the f ulf i 1 1 merit of requi rements for the maj or and CORE .
Foreign Language: To expand students' understandi ng of other cultures i n an i ncreasi ngly global
soci ety, the Col I ege of A its and H umaniti es requi res its maj ors to compl ete the i ntermedi ate I evel of
a f orei gn I anguage. L earni ng a second I anguage produces deep knowl edge of cultural as wel I as
I i ngui sti c differences whi I e openi ng pathways for common understandi ng.
All students majoring in ARHU must pass the designated level of a foreign I anguage with a grade of
2.0 or better. PI ease consult an A RH U advi sor f or a I i st of the requi red course sequences.
Students al ready beyond the requi red I evel and wi shi ng to be exempt from the requi rement must
document thei r prof i ci ency when they enter A RH U i n one of the f ol I owi ng ways:
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1. High school transcri pt showi ng I evel 4 of a f ore gn I anguage
2. For students with native proficiency, exam administered by American Council ontheTeaching
of Forei gn Languages passed at the advanced rri d (A M ) I evel . For more i nformati on, pi ease see an
advisor in the A RHU Office of Student Affairs, or call 301-405-2108.
Advising
Freshmen and new transfer students have advisors in the Arts and Humanities Col lege Office of
Student Aff ai rs (301-405-2108) who assi st them i n the sel ecti on of courses. Students must see the
departmental advi sor for the maj or. A 1 1 f i rst-year students (both freshmen and transfers), j uni ors
who have completed 65-75 credits, and seniors who have completed 90-105 credits, have
mandatory advi si ng i n both the Col I ege and the department. For further i nformati on about advi si ng,
students should call the A RHU Office of Student Affairs, 301-405-2108.
Internships
Several departments withi n A rts and H umaniti es have wel I -establ i shed i nternshi p opti ons. For more
i nformati on on i nternshi ps taken for acaderri c credit students shoul d contact thei r departmental
academic advisor. Typically, students must be in good academic standing and in their junior or
seni or year to compl ete a f or-credi t i nternshi p. T hey usual I y compl ete an appl i cati on and attach a
current acaderri c transcri pt, and the experi ence usual I y I asts for one semester. I n addi ti on to the si te
experi ence, students wri te an anal ysi s of the experi ence i n conj uncti on wi th a f acul ty member i n
thei r department. I nternshi ps with I iteracy programs and with the M aryland General Assembly are
avai I abl e through the E ngl i sh Department, 301-405-3827. For assi stance i n I ocati ng an i nternshi p
si te, vi si t the U ni versi ty Career Center at 3100 H ornbake L i brary, South Wi ng or do a search on the
website www.careercenter.umd.edu
Certification of High School Teachers
A student who wi shes certif i cati on as a secondary educati on teacher i n a subj ect represented i n thi s
col I ege i s encouraged to speak wi th an advi sor i n E ducati on C urri cul um and I nstructi on ( 1207
B enj arri n B I dg. ) to di scuss the di ff erent paths avai I abl e for certi f i cati on. A student may pursue
secondary teacher certif i cati on as an undergraduate with a doubl e maj or i n a content area and
secondary educati on, pursue the f i ve-year i integrated master's program whi ch al I ows for the content
maj or as an undergraduate and compl eti on of certif i cati on and graduate degree requi rements i n a
fifth year, or apply to the one-year i ntensi ve master's pi us certification program.
Departments and C enters
Academic Computing Services
1111 Francis Scott Key Hall, 301-405-2104
www.arhu.umd.edu/tech
Assistant Dean: Kathleen R. Cavanaugh
Academic Computi ng Services (ACS) supports the use of technology by faculty, staff, and students
i n the Col I ege of A rts and H umaniti es. ACS provi des desktop support servi ces for faculty and staff,
support for the use of technol ogy to support teachi ng and I earni ng, and cl assroom technol ogy
support servi ces.
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TheArt Gallery
1202 A rt-Soci ol ogy B ui I di ng
301-405-2763
www.artgallery.umd.eclu
umdtheartgal I ery . bl ogspot. com
Di rector: J ohn Shi pman
The Art Gallery presents exhibitions, lectures, filmseries, residencies, and publications focusing on
contemporary art and vi sual culture. Opportuniti es for museum trai ni ng and arts management
experi ence are avai I abl e to students through i ntern and work-study positi ons.
TheCenterfor Renaissance and Baroque Studies
0139 Taliaferro Hall, 301-405-6830
www.crbs.umd.edu
Founding Director: S. Schoenbaum (1927-96)
D i rector: A del e Seeff
Associate Director: Karen Nelson
The Center for Renai ssance and Baroque Studi es promotes teachi ng and research i n the Renai ssance
and Baroque Peri ods i n al I di sci pi i nes of the arts and humaniti es. The Center sponsors a vast array
of programs, i ncl udi ng annual i nterdi sci pi i nary symposi a, sped al I ectures and performances,
conferences, summer i nstitutes, and a vol ume seri es of symposi a proceedi ngs publ i shed by the
University of Delaware Press in conjunction with Associated University Presses. The/Attmof/ngf to
Early Modern Women symposi a seri es, recogni zed nati oral I y and i nternati oral I y as the maj or
schol arly event in the field of early modern women's studies, ishosted by the Center triennial I y. The
Center publ ishes Early Modern Women: An Interdisciplinary J ournal, the only peer-reviewed
j ournal devoted to the i nterdi sci pi i nary and gl oral study of women and gender from 1400- 1700.
The Center offers a vari ety of programs for off-campus constituenci es of teachers and thei r students.
Servi ng as Di rector of Outreach for the Col I ege of A its and H umaniti es, the Center Di rector
supervi ses a range of communi ty outreach programs i ncl udi ng the U ni versi ty of
M aryl and/N orthwood High School Col I aborati on and the Semi nars for Teachers prof essi oral
devel opment program for area educators. Other Center outreach programs are desi gned to provi de
access to recent research i n Renai ssance Studi es, and i ncl ude the Shakespeare M onol ogue Festi val
and Shakespeare Camp, both of whi ch target rri ddl e school students. The C rossi ng
Borders/B reaki ng Boundari es summer i nstitute bri ngs school teachers to campus for an
i nterdi sci pi i nary expl orati on of arts- i ntegrati on practi ces.
David C. Driskell Center for the SbjdyoFthe Visual AitsatxICiritureof African Americans
and the African Diaspora
1214 Cole Student Activities Building, 301-405-6835
emai I : dri skel I center@umd.edu
www.driskellcenter.umd.edu
Executi ve D i rector: Robert E . Steel e
TheDavidC. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual A its and Culture of African Americans and
the Af ri can D i aspora at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park, eel ebrates the I egacy of Davi d C .
Driskell -- Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Art, Artist, Art Historian, Collector, and
Curator - by preservi ng the ri ch heritage of Af ri can A meri can vi sual art and culture. Establ i shed i n
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2001, the Center provi des an i ntel I ectual home for arti sts, museum prof essi onal s, art adrri ni strators,
and schol ars of col or, broadeni ng the f i el d of Af ri can di aspori c studi es. The Dri skel I Center i s
committed to col I ecti ng, documenti ng, and present] ng Af ri can A meri can art as we! I as repl eni shi ng
and expandi ng the f i el d.
Consortium on Race> Gender, and Ethnicity (CRGE)
1208 Cole Student Activities Bldg., 301-405-2931
www. crge umd.edu
Director: Ruth E. Zambrana
Assistant Director: Laura A. Logie
The Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE) is a University- wide initiative promoting
1) i ntersectional theory, pedagogy and research, 2) mentori ng and trai ni ng of faculty and graduate
students of col or, and 3) thoughtful and dynarri c i nterdi sci pi i nary col I aborati on. CRG E 's work
expl ores the i ntersecti ons of race, gender, ethni city and other di mensi ons of i nequal ity as they shape
the construction and representation of identities, behavior and complex social relations. CRGE has
become a national leader i n issues of diversity and i ncl usion and has worked di I igentiy to lead the
way i n i nnovati ve i ntersecti onal i nterdi sci pi i nary research vi a col I oqui urn, research i nterest groups,
seed grant funding of junior faculty, and collaborative partnerships. Our work has become crucial to
the f ulf i 1 1 ment of the U M rri ssi on of achi evi ng excel I ence i n areas of schol arshi p, pedagogy and
community service.
Language Media Services
1204 J im®iez Hall, 301-405-4925; Fax: 301-314-9752
Email: langweb@umd.edu
www.languages.umd.edu/lms
J anel B rennan-Ti 1 1 rrann, I nstructi onal Desi gner
J eff M aurer, Coordi nator
Language M edi a Servi ces (L M S) i s a support unit withi n the School of Languages, L iteratures and
Cultures whi ch provi des audi o vi sual equi pment and multi medi a support for faculty, staff and
students. L M S provi desfirsttier support and trai ni ng for f acul ty teachi ng i n the f i ve technol ogy
enhanced classrooms located inj imenez Hall, the mobile audio lab and the computer classroom
Servi ces for faculty i ncl ude equi pment and vi deo/DV D I oan, f orei gn I anguage program recordi ng,
scanni ng of i nstructi onal materi al s, trai ni ng on equi pment use, tape dupl i cati on and conversi on, and
di gi ti zati on of audi o and vi deo materi al s. Servi ces for students i ncl ude audi otape and di gi tal audi o
f i I e di stri buti on and an i ndependent study space.
FOLA
1109 J im®iez Hall, 301-405-4046
www.languages.umd.edu/fola
Coordinator: NaimeYaramanoglu
TheFOLA (Foreign Language) Program enables qualified students with high motivation to acquire
a speaki ng knowl edge of a number of f orei gn I anguages not offered i n regul ar campus programs.
Whi I e i nstructi on i s basi cal I y sel f -di rected, students meet regul arl y wi th a rati ve-speaki ng tutor for
practi ce sessi ons to rei nf orce what has al ready been covered through the i ndi vi dual use of books
and audi o tapes or C Ds. F i nal exarri rati ons are adrri ni stered by outsi de exarri ners who are
specialists intheirfielcls.
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Living-Learning Programs
Honors H inanities
1103 Wicomico Hall, 301-405-6992
www. honorshumani ti es. umd.edu
email: honorshurranities@umd.edu
D i rector: P rof essor Peter M al I i os
E nteri ng freshmen parti ci pate by i nvi tati on i n H onors H urrani ti es, a two-year I i vi ng/l earni ng
program H onors H urrani ti es i s the U ni versi ty of M aryl and's prerri er undergraduate program for
academical I y talented students who have diverse i ntel lectual ambitions i n the humanities and arts or
a desi re to devel op thei r educati on on a I i beral arts f oundati on. The program i s organi zed around a
special humanities curricul um and afinal i independent research or creative project (The Keystone
Proj ect) that a student desi gns and executes with the gui dance of a faculty mentor. H onors
H urrani ties provides students with stimulating seminars, exciting academic friendships, a lively
home base i n Wi corn co H al I , and opportuni ti es to take advantage of the i ntel I ectual , cul tural , and
arti sti c ri ches of the Washi ngton, D . C . regi on. U pon successful compl eti on of the program
students earn a citation in Honors Humanities, and this prestigious citation is entered upon their
uni versi ty transcri pts.
College Park Scholars
CPS intheArts: Professor Harold Burgess
www.scholars.umd.edu
The Col I ege of A rts and H urrani ti es and U ndergraduate Studi es co-sponsor a cross-di sci pi i nary
Col lege Park Scholars program i n the Arts. This two-year program offers the benefits of a smal I
col I ege experi ence by provi di ng an exci ti ng I i vi ng- 1 earni ng envi ronment where students across
academic disciplines live, work, and study with their peers and devel op close ties with faculty
advisors. Through weekly col loquia and numerous special events (i ncl udi ng a student- produced
A rts Fai r on M aryl and Day), A rts Schol ars are offered a wi de vari ety of opportuni ti es to see, di scuss
and parti ci pate i n vi sual and perform' ng arts events, expl ore theoreti cal facets of the arts, and appl y
thei r tal ents to f am' I i ar as wel I as new forms of creati ve expressi on. The A rts Schol ars program
seeks to encourage students wi th di verse acaderri c i interests to tini nk cri ti cal I y about the arts and
engage i n acti ve I eadershi p and advocacy for the arts throughout thei r acaderri c careers and beyond.
J inrKSfoez-Porter Writers" House
0111 Dorchester Hall, 301-405-0671
www.writershouse.umd.edu
Director: J ohnna Schmidt
TheJ i m®iez-Porter Writers' House (J PWH) is a I i vi ng and learni ng program open to al I majors.
The program was concei ved and devel oped pri mari I y for upper-di vi si on students, but wi 1 1 consi der
appl i cati ons from acaderri cal I y tal ented i ncorri ng freshmen who have a sol i d focus on creati ve
writing. Located in Dorchester Hall, the Writers' House creates a campus- wide literary center to
study creative writing especially in its cross-cultural and multilingual dimensions. Participants live
i n a cl ose community of students who share an i interest i n creati ng stori es, poems, pi ays, and
i magi nati ve non-f i cti on. Students work wi th vi si ti ng wri ters, publ i sh a I i terary magazi ne attend
sped al readi ngs and col I oqui a, produce an annual I i terary f esti val , and recei ve notati on upon
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successful compl eti on of the program C I ass si zes are smal I , and i ncl ude one-on-one f acul ty
advising sessions. Admission to the Writers' House is competitive, with only fifty to sixty students
living and wri ti ng together each year. A ppl i cati ons can be obtai ned by contacti ng the di rector, or by
visiti ng www.writershouse.umd.edu. Final deadl i nefor admission every year is M arch 1.
Digtal C ultires and C read vity
www.honors.umd.edu/DigitalCultures.php
Di rector: Professor M atthew K i rschenbaum
For more i nf ormati on, pi ease contact:
dcc-honor5@umd.edu
Phone 301.405.2866
Twitter: @umd_dcc
Enteri ng freshmen parti ci pate by i nvitation i n Digital Cultures and Creativity (DCC), a two-year
I i vi ng/l earni ng program that i s part of the uni versi ty's H onors Col I ege. Desi gned for the 21st century
student who was born i nto the worl d of wi ndows and the web, DCC provi des an i nnovati ve
curri cul um and I earni ng communi ty that combi nes art, i magi nati on, and gl obal ci ti zenshi p wi th new
media and new technologies. Depending on individual interest, DCC students pursue activities as
varied as digital music and video production, digital art, computer game design, creative electronic
writi ng, vi rtual worl ds, and devel opi ng onl i ne communi ti es. Parti ci pati ng faculty range from A rts
and H umaniti es to Computer Sci ence to the I nf ormati on School . DCC students are housed i n Queen
Anne's Hall, one of the most attractive and collegiate residence hal Is on campus, centrally located
al ongsi de M cKel di n L i brary and renovated to contemporary standards- i ncl udi ng ai r conditioni ng.
Al I iances with campus programs such as the M obi I ity I nitiati ve (usi ng mobi le devices I i ke i Phones
to enhance educati on and I earni ng) and the M aryl and I nstitute for Technol ogy i n the H umaniti es
keep students on the cutti ng edge, whi I e al so exposi ng them to a network of speakers and events
taki ng advantage of our proxi rrity to I ocal i nstituti ons rangi ng from the Smithsoni an to Bethesda
Softworks. U pon successful compl eti on of the 16-credit program students earn acitation in Digital
Cultures and Creativity which is entered intheir university transcri pts.
Language House
0107 St. Mary's Hall, 301-405-6996
www.languages.umd.edu/lh
Program Director: Dr. Phoenix Liu
PhoenixL@umd.edu
The Language House I mmersion Program was the fi rst I i vi ng-learni ng program on campus for
students wi shi ng to i mmerse themsel ves i n the study of a f orei gn I anguage and cul ture. A total of
101 students live in one of ten clusters (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian,
J apanese, Persian, Russian or Spanish), which are housed i n 19 apartments i n St. M ary's Hal I .
Students must comrri t to speaki ng thei r target I anguage as they prepare meal s, study and soci al i ze
together, do household chores, etc. Faculty liaisons work with students i n each of the language
cl usters, and a student M entor, a native speaker of the language, assists students i n the i mmersion
envi ronment. The goal of language i mmersion is achieved through activities organized by the
Mentors, a I anguage- 1 earning computer lab, an audio- visual multi-purpose room and foreign
tel evi si on programs recei ved vi a satel I i te.
College Honors Pro-am
Most departments in the Col I ege of A its and Humani ties offer Departmental Honors Programs
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( D H P) . D H Ps are upper-di vi si on programs wi thi n the i ndi vi dual academi c uni ts. Students enrol I ed
i n Departmental Honors work i ndependentiy with faculty members i n subjects of special i nterest,
devel op and deepen thei r research ski 1 1 s, and, i n the process, earn an even stronger degree. Students
must have a cumul ati ve grade poi nt average of at I east 3. to be adrri tted. F or further i nf ormati on
about individual Departmental Honors Programs and policies, consult with departmental advisors.
Phi Beta Kappa
Consult the descri ption of Phi Beta Kappa i n chapter 4.
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSOS)
2148 Tydings Hall, 301-405-1697
www.bsos.umd.edu
advi si ngcenter@bsos. umd.edu
Dean: J ohn Townshend
Associ ate Dean(s) : Wayne M cl ntosh
A ssi start Dean(s) : K atheri ne Pedro B eardsl ey, A nn H ol mes, K i m N i ckerson
The Col lege of Behavioral and Social Sciences is comprised of a diverse group of disci pi i nes and
f i el ds of study al I of whi ch emphasi ze a broad I i beral arts educati on as the f oundati on for
understandi ng the envi ronmental , soci al , and cultural forces that shape our worl d. At the heart of the
behavi oral and soci al sci ences i s the attempt to understand human be! ngs, both i ndi vi dual I y and i n
groups. Di sci pi i nes i n the behavi oral and soci al sci ences use approaches that range from the
sci end f i c to the phi I osophi cal , from the experi mental to the theoreti cal . I ntegral to al I the di sci pi i nes,
however, i s the devel opment and appl i cati on of probl em sol vi ng ski 1 1 s, whi ch i n combi nati on wi th
other academi c ski 1 1 s, enabl e students to thi nk anal ytically and to communi cate cl earl y and
persuasi ve! y. Students i interested i n human behavi or and i n sol vi ng human and soci al probl ems wi 1 1
f i nd many exciti ng opportuniti es through the programs and courses offered by the Col I ege of
Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Undergraduate Decree Requi rernents/Decp-eeOptions
• Each student must complete a rri ni mum of 120 hours of credit with at least a 2.0 cumulative
grade poi nt average. Courses must i nd ude the credits requi red i n the U ni versity's general
education requirements (CORE) and the specific major and supporting course and grade
requi rements of the programs i n the academi c departments off eri ng bachel or's degrees.
• Students i n BSOS must complete M ath and Engl ish by 60 credits.
• Students must compl ete 15 upper I eve! credits i n the students f i nal 30 credits.
• All students are urged to speak with an academic advisor i n the! r major and an advisor i n the
Col I ege A dvi si ng Off i ce at I east two semesters before graduati on to revi ew the! r academi c
progress and di scuss f i nal graduati on requi rements.
Advising
The BSOS Advi si ng Center coordi nates undergraduate advi si ng and mai ntai ns student records for
behavi oral and soci al sci ence students. A dvi sors are avai I abl e to provi de i nf ormati on concerni ng
U ni versi ty requi rements and regul ati ons, transfer credi t eval uati ons, and other general i nf ormati on
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about the U ni versi ty by appoi ntment from 9: 00 a. m to 5: 00 p. m M onday through F ri day.
U ndergraduate advi sors for each undergraduate rrej or are I ocated i n the department off i ces. These
advisors are avai lable to assist students i n seJecti ng courses and educational experiences i n thei r
maj or area of study consi stent with maj or requi rements and students' educati onal goal s.
Departments and C enters
The Col I ege i s composed of the f ol I owi ng departments, each off eri ng a maj or program that I eads to
the Bachel or of A rts or the Bachel or of Sci ence degree, as appropri ate:
Department of Af ri can A meri can Studi es*
Department of A nthropol ogy
Department of Cri rri nol ogy and Cri rri nal J usti ce
Department of Economics
Department of Geography
Department of Government and Pol itics
Department of Heari ng and Speech Sciences
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
I n additi on, the Col I ege i s a maj or contri butor to the E nvi ronmental Sci ence and Pol i cy Program
and sponsors several of its areas of concentration.
*The Department of Af ri can A meri can Studi es al so offers an undergraduate certif i cate requi ri ng 21
semester hours of course work (see Chapter 7) .
Minors
Several departments withi n the Col I ege of Behavi oral and Sod al Sci ences sponsor rri nors. See
i ndi vi dual department I i sti ngs f or i nf ormati on. A pproved rri nors i ncl ude
• Black Women's Studies (Departments of African American Studies and Women's Studies)
• Geographic I nf ormati on Science (Department of Geography)
• Heari ng and Speech Sciences (Department of Heari ng and Speech Sciences)
• I nternati onal Devel opment and Conf I i ct M anagement (Department of Government and
Politics)
• Neuroscience (Departments of Psychology and Biology)
• Terrori sm Studi es (Col I ege of B eravi oral and Soci al Sci ences - see be! ow)
Minor in Terrorism Studies
The Terrori sm Studi es program focuses on expl ori ng the ori gi ns and moti vati ons of terrori sm based
on theoreti cal understandi ngs of i ndi vi dual and group behavi or. Students al so expl ore the i impacts of
the threat of terrori sm on i ndi vi dual s and communi ti es as we! I as strategi es for preventi ng, deterri ng,
rriti gati ng, and respondi ng to terrori st threats. For more i nformati on about the rri nor, pi ease vi sit:
www.start.umd.edu
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Students are requi red to take the f ol I owi ng three courses:
• BSOS 33tt Terrorist Motivations and Behaviors (3 credits). This course explores theories
expl ai ni ng the f ormati on of terrori st groups and the moti vati ons behi nd terrori st behavi or,
bui I di ng upon theori es from soci al psychol ogy, soci ol ogy, political sci ence, cri rri nol ogy, and
hi story. Thi s course draws heavi I y from hi stori cal exampl es as wel I as current exampl es of
i nternati onal and domesti c terrori st groups around the worl d.
• BSOS 331: Responses to Terrorism (3 credits). This course exarri nes the i mpact of
terrorism on groups and i ndivi duals and explores how communities have prepared and ideal I y
shoul d prepare i n the face of potenti al terrori st threats. Thi s course draws from anthropol ogy,
criminology, economics, history, political science social psychology, and sociology.
• BSOS 332: The Practiceof Terrorism Studies (5 credits) . Thi s semi nar serves as the
capstone for the rri nor program As part of the course, students compl ete an approved
i nternshi p or conduct a rel evant, ori gi nal research proj ect. Students al so meet regul arl y wi th
an i nstructor to I earn and appl y acaderri c and prof essi onal anal yti cal tool s rel evant to the
study of terrori sm The course i nd udes vi sits from guest speakers worki ng i n the f i el d of
terrori sm studi es, and students parti ci pate i n a terrori sm preventi on tabl etop exerci se.
I n additi on to the three new courses, students must take one 3-credit course on research methods, to
be drawn from courses i n any di sci pline, i nd udi ng: Af ri can-A meri can Studi es; A ppl i ed
Mathematics and Scientific Computation; Biological Sciences; Cri rri nol ogy and Cri rri nal Justice
Communications; Economics; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Fire Protection
Engineering; Family Studies; Geography; Government and Politics; History; Health; Latin
American Studies; Psychology; Sociology; Statistics; and Survey Methodology.
To sati sf y the f i nal requi rement, students must enrol I i n one 3-credi t d ecti ve rd ated to terrori sm
studies. START staff compi le a list of courses be ng offered each semester that satisfy the deed ve
requi rement. Students are al so encouraged to enrol I i n courses from the Washi ngton, DC consorti um
to sati sfy the d ecti ve requi rement, thereby drawi ng on the uni que, exi sti ng resources present
throughout the Washi ngton, DC metropolitan area.
Living-Learning Programs
CIVICUS
0107 Somerset Hall, 301-405-8759
Director: Dr. SueBriggs
CIVICUS is a two-year living and learning program in the Col lege of Behavioral and Social
Sciences. This academic citation program is centered on five themes of ci vi I society: citizenshi p,
I eadershi p, communi ty servi ce- 1 earni ng, communi ty bui I di ng i n a di verse soci ety, and schol arshi p.
About 130 diverse and energetic CI VI CUS Associates take a common core of classes, I i ve together
in Somerset Hall, and participate in civic, community service experiential, and other activities and
projects on and off campus.
CIVICUS was founded on the assumption that to be engaged members of ci vi I society we have an
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obl i gati on to be aware of the worl d outsi de of the cl assroom and to act upon i ssues that affect the
world i n which we I i ve Therefore, our courses and activities are i ntricately I i nked with each other
and our communi ties. CIVICUSA ssoci ates enri ch thei r acaderri c work and expl ore career
opportunities by vol unteeri ng with non-profit organizations and governmental agencies and
programs, creati ng thei r own community servi ce proj ects, and i nteracti ng with faculty and
community leaders. They are among the most i nvol ved students at M aryland. CI VI CUS Associates
compl ete a Capstone i nternshi p at the U ni versi ty or i n the D . C . metropol i tan area.
Selected students from al I majors are i nvited to parti ci pate i n the CI VI CUS Li vi ng and Learni ng
Program when they apply to the university as f i rst year students, based on thei r letters of
recommendation, involvement in high school and the community, admissions essays, and academic
transcri pts. CI V I CU S I ooks to i nvite students who wi 1 1 conti nue to strengthen and broaden thei r
I eadershi p ski 1 1 s wi thi n the campus and I ocal communi ti es.
For more information, please visit: www.CIVICUS.umd.edu
College Park Scholars, International Studies
1104 Centreville Hall, 301-405-9304
Faculty Director: Dr.JamesGlass
One of twelve Col lege Park Scholars I i vi ng-learni ng programs, the I international Studies Program
bri ngs together undergraduate students from a vari ety of di sci pi i nes who share an i nterest i n gl obal
i ssues, pol i ti cs, and events. E ach enteri ng cl ass of approxi matel y si xty-fi ve students takes courses
together duri ng the freshman and sophomore years. The majority of I nternational Studies Scholars
reside i n Centrevi I le Hal I .
I nternati onal Studi es was one of the ori gi nal four Col I ege Park Schol ars programs I aunched i n 1994,
sponsored by the Col I ege of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) arid the Department of
Government and Politics (GVPT). The Faculty Director and theTeaching Assistants all have their
roots i n the Department of Government and Pol iti cs.
The I nternati onal Studi es Program wel comes students who wi sh to I i ve and I earn together and who
have an i nterest i n expl ori ng i nternati onal pol iti cal , econorri c, and cultural i ssues. Our program
offers an opportunity to bui I d gl obal understandi ng and gl obal awareness through acaderri c and
experiential learning.
For more information, pi ease visit: www.scholars.umd.edu/is/
Specialized Academic Programs
Atlantic Coast - Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Alliance for
Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AC-SBE Alliance)
Director: Kim J . Nickerson
301-405-7599
knickerson@bsos.umd.edu
www.acsbe.org
The AC-SBE Alliance is comprised of the University of Maryland at College
Park, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Howard University, the
University of Florida, and the University of Miami. The goals of the AC-SBE
Alliance are to increase the number of Underrepresented Minority (URM)
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students receiving Ph.D.s in SBE disciplines and to increase the number of
URMs entering the SBE professoriate. The AC-SBE Alliance recruits and
prepares undergraduates to pursue doctoral degrees, assists students in the
transition from Bachelor to Ph.D. programs, assists graduate students in
completing their Ph.D.s, and prepares graduate students for success. The
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) is the leading body at the
UMD campus for this particular alliance. BSOS also collaborates with the
UMCP Graduate School and the University of Maryland System's Promise
Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (PROMISE AGEP).
Through these relationships, students can participate in graduate training
seminars and professional development activities. In addition, BSOS
organizes an annual Summer Research Initiative for undergraduates in order
to achieve the goals set by the AC-SBE Alliance.
College Honors Pro-am
U ndergraduate honors are offered to graduati ng students i n the departments of Af ri can A meri can
Studies, Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal J ustice, Economics, Geography, Government and
Pol i ti cs, Psychol ogy, and Soci ol ogy .
Dean's Academic Scholar. To be named a Dean's Academic Scholar is the highest academic award
that a B SOS student can earn i n the Col I ege Dean's Schol ars are those graduati ng seni ors who have
compl eted 60 credi ts at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park and have mai ntai ned a rri ni mum
cumul ati ve grade poi nt average of 3. 8. A student who has been found responsi bl e of a vi ol ati on of
acaderri c i ntegri ty i s not el i gi bl e
Dean's List. Any student who has passed at least 12 hours of academic work under the regular
gradi ng method i n the precedi ng semester, without fai I ure of any course, and with an overal I
average grade of at least 3.5, wi 1 1 be placed on the Dean's List. The Disti nguished Dean's List
consi sts of students who have compl eted successful I y a rri ni mum of 12 credi t hours i n a semester
with a 4.0.
Honor Societies Students who excel i n thei r acaderri c di sci pi i ne may be sel ected for membershi p
i n an honorary soci ety. H onorari es for whi ch students i n B SOS are chosen i ncl ude
• Alpha Kappa Delta-- Sociology
• Alpha Phi Sigma-- Criminal Justice
• Gamma Theba Upsilon -- Geography
• Orricron Delta Epsilon -- Economics
• Pi Sigma Alpha- Political Sciences
• Psi Chi - Psychology
Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Students who maj or i n the B ehavi oral and Soci al Sci ences have a wi de range of i interests. The
following isa listof student organizations i n the disci pi i nes and fields of the Behavioral and Social
Sciences:
• A nthropol ogy Student A ssoci ati on
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• Criminal J ustice Student Association
• Economics Association of Maryland
• Geography Club
• M aryl and N eurosci ence Soci ety
• National Student Speech- Language and Hearing Assoc. (N SSL HA), MD Chapter
• Pre-Medical Society
• Sociology Collective
• The Society of African American Studies
For more i nf ormati on about these student organi zati ons or starti ng a new student group, pi ease
contact the Off i ce of Campus Programs, A del e H . Stamp Student U ni on, 301-314-7174.
Financial Assistance
The col I ege offers several schol arshi ps to its students (see bel ow) . Each schol arshi p has eligibility
criteri a. Schol arshi p i nf ormati on and appl i cati ons are made avai I abl e each f al I semester. Schol arshi p
awards are granted for the f ol I owi ng f al I semester. The col I ege offers the f ol I owi ng schol arshi p
awards:
• M urray E . Pol akoff Schol arshi p A ward for Acaderri c Excel I ence
• I rv & M i cki Gol dstei n Schol arshi p Award for Commitment to Servi ce
• Katheri ne Pedro & Robert S. Beardsley Schol arshi p Award for Outstandi ng Leadershi p
• J ean & Robert Steele Scholarship Award for First Generation Students
• Future Alumni Scholarship Award for Financial Need (60 or more credits)
For more i nformati on, pi ease vi sit: www.bsos.umd.edu
Schol arshi ps are someti mes gi ven at the department I evel . C heck wi th your departmental advi sor or
your di rector of undergraduate programs for more i nformati on regardi ng schol arshi p opportuniti es
that may be avai I abl e to you.
TheNational Scholarship Office at the University of Maryland provides information on nationally
competitive schol arships at the undergraduate (and graduate) level. For more information, please
vi si t: www.scholarships.umd.edu
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA) administers all types of federal, state, and institutional
f i nanci al assi stance programs and, i n cooperati on wi th other U ni versi ty off i ces, parti ci pates i n the
awardi ng of schol arshi ps to deservi ng students. For more i nformati on, vi sit:
www.fi nanci al ai d. umd.edu
Research Units
The Col I ege of Behavioral and Social Sciences sponsors several special purpose, college-wide
research centers. These centers i ncl ude The Center for Substance A buse Research; The N ati onal
Consorti um for the Study of Terrori sm and Responses to Terrori sm and The Publ i c Safety Trai ni ng
and Technol ogy A ssi stance A gency. These i nterdi sci pi i nary centers often offer i nternshi ps and a
selected number of undergraduate research assistant opportunities for i nterested students. These
research experi ences offer excel I ent preparati on for future graduate study and/or j ob opportuniti es i n
the pri vate and publ i c sectors. A ddi ti onal I y, the col I ege offers computi ng servi ces through i ts Off i ce
of Acaderri c Computi ng Servi ces.
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Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
4321 Hartwick Rd. Ste 501, College Park, M D 20740
301-405-9770
www.cesar.umd.edu
Director: Dr. Eric Wish
Established in 1990, CESAR is a research unit sponsored by the Col lege of Behavioral and Social
Sciences. CESAR staff gather, analyze, and disseminate timely information on issues of substance
abuse and moni tor al cohol - and drug- use i ndi cators throughout M aryl and . C E SA R ai ds state and
I ocal governments i n respondi ng to the probl em of substance abuse by provi di ng the above-stated
i nf ormati on, as wel I as techni cal assi stance and research. Faculty members from across campus are
i nvol ved with CESAR- based research, creati ng a center i n which substance abuse issues are
anal yzed from multidiscipli nary perspecti ves. Students obtai n advanced techni cal trai ni ng and
hands-on experi ence through thei r i nvol vement i n ori gi nal surveys and research.
Maryland Population Research Center (MPRC)
0124N Cole Student Activities Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
301-405-6403
www.popcenter.umd.edu
Director: Dr. Sandra Hofferth
The M aryl and Popul ati on Research Center (M PRC) i s a multi di sci pi i nary center dedi cated to
population- related research and housed in the Col lege of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) at
the University of Maryland, College Park. Our primary goal is to draw together leading scholars
from di verse di sci pi i nes to support, produce, and promote popul ati on- rel ated research.
The cross-disci pi i nary research i interests of our faculty al low the M PRC to conti nual ly grow and
make a uni que contri buti on to the fi el d of popul ati on studi es. The M PRC's members i ncl ude faculty
from the departments of Af ri can A meri can Studi es, Agri cultural and Resource Econorri cs,
Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice Economics, Family Studies, Geography, Human
Devel opment, the J oi nt Program i n Survey M ethodol ogy, the School of Publ i c Pol i cy, and
Sociology.
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
3300SymonsHall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
301-405-6600
www.start.umd.edu
Director: Dr. Gary LaFree
The National Consorti umfor the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terror (START) is a U .S.
Department of Homeland Security Center of Excel lence, tasked by the Department of Homeland
Security's Sci ence and Technol ogy Di rectorate with usi ng state-of-the-art theori es, methods, and
data from the soci al and behavi oral sci ences to i improve understandi ng of the ori gi ns, dynarri cs, and
soci al and psychol ogi cal i impacts of terrori sm STA RT, based at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and,
Col I ege Park, ai ms to provi de ti mel y gui dance on how to di srupt terrori st networks, reduce the
i nci dence of terrori sm and enhance the resi I i ence of U . S. soci ety i n the face of the terrori st threat.
Officeof Academic Computing Services (OACS)
0221 LeFrak Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
301-405-1670
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www. oacs. umd.edu
Director: Dan Navarro
The Col I ege bel i eves strongl y that the study of behavi oral and soci al sci ences shoul d i ncorporate
both quanti tati ve and computati onal ski 1 1 s. Consequent] y, curri cul a i n most departments requi re
some course work in statistics, quantitative research methods, and information technology. The
B SOS Off i ce of A caderri c Computi ng Servi ces provi des undergraduate students i n the Col I ege wi th
both faci I ities and staff assistance to satisfy a broad range of computer- related needs. OACS
operates f i ve computer cl assrooms and a sped al i zed graphi cs I ab that offer a wi de vari ety of
popular software, color and black-and-white pri nti ng, arid both text and graphics scanni ng.
U ndergraduate students are al so encouraged to take advantage of OACS's I earni ng resources,
i ncl udi ng free computer and stati sti cs trai ni ng courses, he! p documentati on, a I i brary of
computer- rel ated texts and free access to research data.
Public Safety, Training and Technology Assistance (PSTTP)
9001 Edmonston Rd. Ste. 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-489-1700
www.hidta.org
Director: Thomas H. Carr
Establ i shed i n 1994, the Publ i c Safety, Trai ni ng and Technol ogy Assi stance Program (PSTT)
(f ormerl y the Washi ngton/B al ti more H I DTA ) i s co-sponsored by the Col I ege of B ehavi oral and
Social Sci ences and the Office of National Drug Control Policy. This program is funded by
Congress to he! p coordi nate and fund the f i ght agai nst drug- rel ated cri me and to treat drug-addi cted
cri rri nal offenders. H I DTA efforts i ntegrate preventi on and I aw enforcement at the community
I eve! to reduce the i nvol vement of hi gh- ri sk youth i n drug traff i cki ng careers and cri rri nal behavi or.
H I DTA al so works wi th pri vate i ndustry and government to form partnershi ps geared toward the
devel opment of commerci al software for use by I aw enforcement, cri rri nal j usti ce, treatment and
regul atory agenci es. The Washi ngton/ Balti more H I DTA empl oys a multi-di sci pi i nary approach that
i ncorporates I aw enforcement, treatment/cri rri nal j usti ce and preventi on through a regi onal strategy
that i ncl udes al I these disci pi i nes. Faculty members from across campus are i nvol ved with
H I DTA -based research, and students obtai n advanced techni cal trai ni ng and hands-on experi ence
through the! r i nvol vement i n data col I ecti on, ori gi nal surveys, geo- mappi ng and research.
THE ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BMGT)
1570 Van M unchi ng Hal 1 , 301-405-2286
www.rhsrrith.umd.edu
Dean: D r. G . A nandal i ngam
A ssoci ate Dean(s) : Patri ci a C I eve! and
The Robert H . Smith School of Busi ness is an i nternational ly recognized leader i n management
educati on and research for the di gital economy. The faculty are schol ars, teachers, and prof essi onal
leaders with a commitment to superior education i n busi ness and management, special izi ng i n
accounting, finance, information systems, operations management, management and organization,
marketing, and supply chain management. The Smith School is accredited by AACSB I nternational
- The Associ ati on to Advance Col I egi ate School s of B usi ness, the prerri er accrediti ng agency for
bachel or's, master's and doctoral degree programs i n busi ness adrri ni strati on and accounti ng,
www.aacsb.edu.
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A student i n the Srri th School of B usi ness, sel ects a maj or(s) i n one of the f ol I owi ng curri cul a: ( 1)
Accounting; (2) Finance; (3) General Business; (4)1 nformati on Systems; (5)lnternational Business;
(6) Supply Chain Management; (7) Marketing; or (8) Operations Management. Upper-division
B M GT programs are offered at Col I ege Park and at the U ni versi ti es at Shady G rove i n
M ontgomery County. For detai Is on the majors offered at Shady Grove visit
www.rhsrrith.unrd.edu/undergracl/shadygrovehtml .
Admission Requirements
See "A drri ssi on Requi rements and A ppl i cati on Procedures" chapter for general L E P adrri ssi ons
policies.
F reshman Admission
Admission to the BM GT degree programs is competitive. A I i mi ted number of freshmen who
demonstrate outstandi ng talent wi 1 1 be admitted di rectiy to thei r BM GT major of choice (eg.
A ccounti ng, F i nance, etc. ) . A drri ssi on wi 1 1 be on a space avai lablebasis. All students are urged to
appl y earl y. A 1 1 students adrri tted di recti y to B M GT as freshmen must demonstrate sati sf actory
progress (2.00 cumulative GPA or better) pi us completion of Gateway courses (BM GT 220, BM GT
230, ECON 200 or 201, and MATH 220 or 140 with a "C" or better) i n the semester they reach
45 credits (excluding A P and ESL), at which time they will be reviewed in order to continue in the
BMGT major.
Students not di rectiy admitted to the Smith School of Busi ness as freshman can be admitted to the
Division of Letters & Sciences, with some of these students enrol I i ng i n the M arkets and Society
program These students can apply for admission to Busi ness by the semester i n which 60 credits are
completed. (See Transfer Adrri ssi on below)
Transfer Admission for Students from On or Off Campus
Students who began at UMCP or a Maryland System School in Spring 2004 through Spring 2005
were grandfathered under the Spring 2001 adrri ssi on standards, through Spring 2007. At this time
all students must meet the current admission standards, detailed below
A 1 1 students appl yi ng for adrri ssi on to B M GT as transfer students, whether i nternal transfers
already enrol led at UMCP or external transfer students entering the uni versity for the first time, will
be subject to competitive admission for a limited number of spaces in the BMGT program at each
program location.
To be consi dered for adrri ssi on, appl i cants must compl ete the f ol I owi ng requi rements:
• M i ni mum 3. cumul ati ve G P A ( preferred, may vary based upon the appl i cant pool )
• M i ni mum j uni or standi ng: 60 credits earned
• Completion of 50% of lower-level university CORE requirements (Note ECON 200 and 201
satisfy lower- level SB CORE requi rements and MATH 220 or 140 satisfies lower- level MS
CORE requirements)
• Completion of the foil owing Gateway courses, all with "C" or better:
BMGT 220 and 221: Accounting
ECON 200 and 201: M icro and M aero Economics
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ENGL 101
MATH 220 or 140: Calculus
B M GT 230*or B M GT 231#
* The f ol I owi ng courses are approved substitutes for
BMGT230: BIOM301, ECON321, EDMS451, GEOG305,
PSYC200,andSOCY201.
#The f ol I owi ng courses are approved substitutes for B M GT
231: ENEE324, ENME392, orSTAT400
• Co-curri cul ar i nvol vement, I eadershi p experi ence and honors and awards wi 1 1 al so be
consi dered i n the admi ssi on deci si on. Students are strongl y encouraged to subni t wi th thei r
appl i cati ons a resume and I etter detai I i ng thei r accompl i shments and experi ence.
Application Deadlines for Transfer Students Compl ete appl i cati ons and al I supporti ng
documents must be received no later than:
Fal I Semester: 1st busi ness day of J une (Pri ority Deadl i ne)
1st busi ness day of August (Final Deadl i ne)
Spri ng Semester: 1st busi ness day of December ( P ri ori ty Deadl i ne)
5th busi ness day of J anuary (Final Deadl i ne)
Note 1: For external transfer appl i cants in the Spring, all transcripts and supporting documentation
mist be received by the 10th business day of] anuary.
Note 2: PI ease submt completed applications to the Attn: LEP Coordinator, Office of
Undergraduate Admi ssi ons, Mitchell Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
20742-5235.
Freshmen who begi n study i n another major at Col lege Park who would have met the di rect BM GT
admi ssi on standards from hi gh school have until thelast day of i nstructi on i n the f i rst semester of
thei r freshmen year at Col I ege Park to change thei r maj or to B M GT.
Appeals to this Policy: A ppeal s to thi s pol i cy may be f i I ed with the Off i ce of U ndergraduate
Admi ssi ons, on the ground f I oor M itchel I B ui I di ng. Such appeal s wi 1 1 requi re documentati on of
unusual, extenuating, or special circumstances.
Statement of Policy on Transfer of Credit from Community Colleges
1 1 i s the practi ce of the Srri th School of B usi ness to consi der for transfer from a regi onal I y
accredi ted communi ty col I ege onl y the f ol I owi ng courses i n busi ness admi ni strati on: an
i introductory busi ness course, busi ness stati sti cs, i ntroducti on to computi ng (equi val ent to B M GT
201), or el ementary accounti ng. Thus, it i s and ci pated that students transferri ng from another
regi onal I y accredited i nsti tuti on wi 1 1 have devoted the maj or share of thei r acaderri c effort be! ow
the j uni or year to the compl eti on of basi c requi rements i n the I i beral arts. A total of 60 semester
hours from a community col I ege may be appl i ed toward a degree from the Smith School of
Business.
Other I institutions
The Smith School of Busi ness normal ly accepts transfer credits from regional ly accredited four-year
i nsti tuti ons. J uni or- and seni or- 1 eve! busi ness courses are accepted from col I eges accredited by the
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Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). J unior- and senior- level
busi ness courses from other than AACSB-accredited schools are eval uated on a course- by-course
basi s to deterrri ne transf erabi I i ty .
The Smith School of B usi ness requi res that at I east 50 percent of the busi ness and management
credi t hours requi red for a busi ness degree be earned at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park.
Undergraduate Decree Requirements/De^-eeOptions
he university confers the foil owing degrees: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Business
Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Information
concerning adrrissi on to the M.B. A. orM.S. program is avail able at www. rhsrrith.urnd.edu.
Undergaduate Prog-am
The undergraduate program recognizes the need for professional education i n busi ness and
management based on a f oundati on i n the I i beral arts. I n addi ti on, the program's i nternati onal I y
i integrated curri cul um prepares students to be ef f ecti ve and responsi bl e managers i n today's
dynarri c busi ness envi ronment.
A student i n busi ness and management sel ects a maj or i n one of several curri cul a: ( 1) A ccounti ng;
(2) Information Systems: Specialization Business; (3) Finance (4) General Business; (5)
International Business; (6) Operations Management; (7) Marketing; (8) Supply Chain Management.
Summary of Bachelor of Science Degee Requirements (all curriciia)
At I east 45 hours of the 120 semester hours of acaderri c work requi red for graduati on must be i n
busi ness and management subj ects. A rri ni mum of 58 hours of the requi red 120 hours must be i n
300- or 400- level courses. I n addition to the requi rement of an overal I cumulative grade poi nt
average of 2.0 (C average) in all university course work. Effective Fall 1989, all busi ness majors
must earn a 2.0 or better i n al I requi red courses, i ncl udi ng Econorri cs, M athemati cs, and
Communi cati on. E I ecti ves outsi de the curri cul a of the School may be taken i n any department of the
university, if the student has the necessary prerequisites.
Credits
Freshman-Sophomore School Requirements
B M GT220 Pri nci pi es of Accounti ng I 3
B M GT221 Pri nci pi es of Accounti ng 1 1 3
ECON 200 Pri nci pi es of M i croeconomi cs 4
ECON 201 Pri nci pi es of M acroeconomi cs 4
Onefrom
MATH220 Elementary Calculus I 3
MATH 140 Calculus I 4
Onefrom
BMGT230 Busi ness Statistics 3
BMGT231 Statistical Models for Busi ness 3
Onefrom
COM M 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
COM M 107 Speech Communication 3
COM M 200 Critical Thinking and Speaking 3
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Total 23-24
J unior-Senior School Reqiiremenbs
B M GT301 I rtroducti on to I nf ormati on Systems 3
BMGT340 Business Finance 3
B M GT350 M arketi ng Pri nci pi es and Organi zati on 3
B M GT364 M anagement and Organi zati onal Theory 3
B M GT367 Career Search Strategi es i n B usi ness 1
BMGT380 Business Law 3
BMGT495 Business Policies, OR 3
BM GT495H Busi ness Pol icies (Honors)
ECON Economics- see below 3-6
Total 22-25
Economics Reqiiremenbs
3-6 credits of approved upper-level economics courses are requi red by the Smith School of
B usi ness. The specif i c requi rements for each maj or are I i sted with the maj ors' specif i c requi rements.
Major Reqiiremenbs
I n additi on to the Smith School of B usi ness Bachel or of Sci ence requi rements I i sted above,
general I y another 18- 24 credi ts are requi red for each maj or. See individual maj or I i sti ngs i n chapter
7.
A Typical Program for the Freshman and Sophomore Years
Credits
Freshman Year
CORE and/or Electives 9
ENGL101 or equivalent 3
MATH (depending on placement)* 3
First Semester Total 15
CORE and/or Electives 9
COM M 100, 107 or 200 3
MATH or BM GT230/231* 3
Second Semester Total 15
SophomoreYear
CORE and/or Electives 6
B M GT220 (Prereq Sophomore Standing) 3
ECON200 4
MATH or BM GT230/231* 3
Third Semester Total 16
CORE and/or Electives 6
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ECON201 4
B M GT221 (Prereq BMGT220) 3
BMGT230or 231 or Elective 3
Forth Semester Total 16
*See Freshman-Sophomore School requirements for appropriate math and statistics courses
Advising
General advi si ng for students admitted to the Smith School of B usi ness i s avai I abl e M onday through
Friday in the Office of Undergraduate Programs, 1570 Van Munching Hall, 301-405-2286. Itis
recommended that students vi sit thi s off i ce each semester to ensure that they are i nformed about
current requi rements and procedures. Transfer students enteri ng the university can be advised
duri ng spri ng, summer, and f al I transfer ori entati on programs. Contact the Ori entati on Off i ce for
further i nf ormati on, 301-314-8217.
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Specialized Academic Procj-ams
The Smith School offers innovative special programs through its Undergraduate Fellows Program
The Fel I ows program offers a seri es of sped al acaderri c programs,or tracks whi ch wi 1 1 create srral I
communities of scholars withi n the larger Smith School community. Each special ized Fel lows
program combi nes opportuniti es for acti on I earni ng and prof essi onal devel opment with ri gorous
i n-depth acaderri c coursework focused on cutti ng edge i ssues aff ecti ng 21st century busi ness.
Co-curricular acti vities are a key component of the Fel lows program Field tri ps and i nternshi ps,
i rternati onal study tri ps and exchanges, speaker seri es, di nners, retreats and competiti ons wi 1 1 foster
I eadershi p ski 1 1 s and contri bute to your personal and prof essi onal growth. A I urmi i nvol vement i s
an i mportant aspect of Fel I ows programrri ng, with Smith al urmi and corporate partners contri buti ng
their time, talents and experience through sponsorship and participation in events and activities. For
more i nf ormati on on each of the Smith Fel I ows Programs pi ease see the f ol I owi ng i nf ormati on and
correspondi ng I i nks. For i information on al I our Fel lows Programs visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu
and d i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
Freshman Fellows The Freshman Fel lows track provides enriched opportunities for al I of our
newly admitted Smith freshmen students from the moment they step on campus for the new
Freshman Fellows Orientation, followed by "BusinessWeek" a yearly tradition to kick off the
acaderri c year wi th a seri es of soci al and prof essi onal events and acti vi ti es. F reshman F el I ows
Program consi sts of four (4) requi red courses, whi ch are compl eted over a students f i rst four
semesters, pi us a portfolio of co-curricular activities. For more i information, please visit
http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and click on the Fellows Program tab.
Accelerated Finance Fel lows The Accelerated Fi nance Fel lows program is designed for freshmen
with advanced standi ng who are sure they want to pursue a f i nance career. These students are
i interested i n accel erati ng thei r f i nance coursework, and i n taki ng additi onal f i nance courses- beyond
what the maj or requi res. These students have the potenti al to become "star" f i nance maj ors, courted
by top f i nance recruiters. The emphasi s of thi s program i s on prepari ng students for a hi gh prof i I e
career i n f i nance. For more i information, please visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and d ick on the
Fellows Program tab.
Accounting Teaching Scholars TheAccounting& Information A ssurarnce Department (A I A)
offers thi s sped al program opportunity for undergraduate accounti ng students to serve as di scussi on
I eaders and teachi ng assi starts for the begi nni ng accounti ng courses, B M GT 220 & 221.
A ccounti ng teachi ng schol ars earn a yearl y sti pend (dependi ng on hours worked) whi I e revi ewi ng
materi al i n preparati on for the C PA exam and practi ci ng organi zati onal and del i very ski 1 1 s. A
one-credit mertori ng course i s offered to prepare students for thei r rol es as teachi ng assi starts. For
more i nf ormati on, pi ease vi sit http://unet. rhsrrith. umd.edu and d i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
Business Process Fellows Program The objective of the Business Process Fellows program is to
devel op excel I ence i n operati ons management. Students wi 1 1 1 earn and practi ce busi ness process
methodol ogi es and software tool s used by I eadi ng edge compani es and agenci es to desi gn and
manage complex enterprises. For more i information, please visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and
d i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
Design and I innovation in Marketing Fellows: The Design i n M arketi ng Fel lows Program bridges
the gap between marketi ng research and theory and the real i zati on of we! I -desi gned appl i cati ons.
The program curricul um and co-curricular activities are designed to produce busi ness leaders who
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can make strategi cal I y sound and creati ve desi gn deci si ons. Thi s program i s i ntendedl y
i nterdi sci pi i nary, with mutual benefit to be gai ned by col I aborati on between marked ng students and
desi gn students i n devel opi ng creati ve busi ness sol uti ons. vi si t http://unet. rhsrri th. umd.edu and
cl i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
E merging C FOs Thi s program i s desi gned for students i nterested i n corporate f i nance and
i nvestment banki ng. 1 1 i s desi gned to go more i n depth i nto corporate f i nance aspects of f i nance, and
provi de students with enhanced I eadershi p and communi cati on ski 1 1 s. For more i nformati on, pi ease
visit http://unet.rhsmith.umd.edu and cl ick on the Fel lows Program tab.
E ntrepreneurship Fellows . The E ntrepreneurshi pFdl ows Program bri ngs together tal ented Smith
School students to create an entrepreneuri al cherri stry that wi 1 1 sti mul ate the creati on and growth of
new hi gh-potenti al enterpri ses. The pri mary goal of the E ntrepreneurshi p Fel I ows program i s to
have each student parti ci pate i n I aunchi ng a prof itabl e busi ness venture whi I e sti 1 1 in school . Thi s
program i s offered solelyattheSrrith School at Shady G rove campus
(http://www. rhsrrith. umd.edu/undergracl/shadygrove/) . For more i nformati on on the
E ntrepreneurshi p Fel I ows Program vi sit http://unet. rhsrrith. umd.edu and cl i ck on the Fel I ows
Program tab.
Financial Services Fellows Thi s program i s desi gned for students i nterested i n the f i nanci al
servi ces i ndustry, i ncl udi ng traditional banki ng (I oan off i cer, personal banki ng off i cer) and the
f i nanci al servi ces i ndustry (f i nanci al pi anners, personal i nvestment managers) . For more
information, please visit http://unet.rhsnith.urrti.edu and click on the Fellows Programtab.
Lemma Senbet I nv e stment Find Fellows Thi s program i s a year-l ong, advanced f i nance
program avai I abl e to undergraduate f i nance maj ors i n thei r seni or year. Twel ve students are sel ected
i n the spri ng of thei r j uni or year to parti ci pate on the fund, two as portfol i o managers and ten as
equity analysts. The program provides the students with the opportunity to apply what they have
I earned i n F i nance cl asses to actual i nvestment deci si ons, through researchi ng real compani es and
managi ng a portfol i o of real money, and through revi ewi ng the results of the deci si ons they make.
At the end of the year-l ong commitment, the Fund members will present their performance to Fund
donors. For more i nformati on, please visit http://unet. rhsrri th.umd.edu and cl ick on the Fel lows
Programtab.
Private Equity and Venture Capital Clinic: The Private Equity and Venture Capital Clinic
(PEVCC) is a program that provides selected students with the opportunity to serve as Analysts at
an actual Private Equity Fund with over $50M under management, under the supervision of
Professional Fund managers. For more information, please visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and
cl i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
SCM Fellows The Supply Chai n M anagement (SCM ) Fel lows Leadershi p Program offers students
a unique opportunity for learni ng and community bui Idi ng both withi n the Smith School and with
external SCM prof essi onal s. By combi ni ng cl assroom I earni ng with opportuniti es i n the
professional community, SCM Fel lows will have a uni que opportunity to bui Id knowledge of the
SC M prof essi on and create a f oundati on for a networked career. F or more i nformati on, pi ease vi si t
http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and click on the Fellows Programtab.
Social I innovation Fellows The Soci al I nnovati on Fel I ows program wi 1 1 i mmerse students i n the
process of seeki ng i nnovati ve sol uti ons for soci al transf ormati on through busi ness pri nci pi es and
hands-on engagements with nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Whereas many people i n the past
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sought to change soci ety through acti vi sm today i ndi vi dual s are creati ng better al ternati ves
ertrepreneuri al ventures that address soci al and envi ronmental i ssues. The program features an
opti onal i nternshi p and co-curri cul ar programrri ng ai med at devel opi ng ski 1 1 s i n the areas of soci al
enterpri se, rri crof i nance, marked ng and new medi a. Students I eave the program with a deep
understand ng of how to appl y thei r busi ness ski 1 1 s toward addressi ng i ssues of soci al and
envi ronmental i mportance i n large and smal I organizations al i ke For more i information, please visit
http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and click on the Fellows Program tab.
Music Management Fellows The objective of the M usic M anagement Fel lows program is to
develop students' i interests and capabi I ities i n the special ized management functions i nvol ved i n the
busi ness of musi c management, i ncl udi ng musi c marked ng and promoti ons, producti on and
di stri buti on, broadcast] ng, performance and producti on I ogi sti cs i n event and tour management, and
fundi ng and management of venues and i nstituti ons. Students wi 1 1 i nteract with and I earn from
experts in the field by participating in the design and production of recorded music, live events and
programs, and through special ized cl i nics and i nternshi ps focused on different genres and
performance envi ronments: M usi c & E ntertai nment; Perform ng A rts. For more i nf ormati on, pi ease
visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and cl ick on the Fel lows Program tab.
Quantitative Finance Fel lows The Quantitative Finance Fel lows Program (formerly Financial
M arkets Fel I ows program) i s for students i interested i n i nvestments, and i n parti cul ar i n I earni ng
more about the software and hardware used i n the f i nanci al servi ces i ndustry. For more i nf ormati on,
pi ease vi sit http://unet. rhsrrith. umd.edu and cl i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
QUEST (Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams): A collaborative partnership with the A.
J ames C I ark School of E ngi neeri ng and the Col I ege of Computer, M athemati cal and P hysi cal
Sciences, theQUEST programisan i nnovative three-year quality management program with a
dynarri c I earni ng envi ronment. G rounded i n team based courses I ed by an i nterdi scipli nary f acul ty,
the program offers students the opportunity to study i ntegrati on of qual ity i n the workpl ace whi I e
applying the knowledge and ski 1 1 -set they have gained from their major in the field of engineering,
busi ness or computer science. For more information, please visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu.
Research Fellows: Research Fel I ows i s a one-year program offeri ng students pai d opportuniti es to
work with one of our outstandi ng Smith Faculty members on thei r research. Research fel lows
compl ete up to a total of 250 hours/semester, whi ch can be al I ocated as 18 hours/week for 14 weeks
or some other set hours, to be establ i shed by the faculty proj ect supervi sor. Compensati on i s
$5,000/year or $2,500/semester, dependi ng upon hours worked. Research Fel lows wi 1 1 present thei r
work at the annual Research Day each spri ng. M i ni mum one-year commitment, may be renewed.
For more information, please visit lnttp://unet. rhsrrith. umd.edu and click on the Fellows Program
tab.
Smith Technology Fellows ST Fel I ows perform a vari ety of duti es, whi ch may i ncl ude servi ng as
teachi ng assi starts wi th technol ogy- i ntensi ve cl asses, or as research assi starts, executi ng targeted
technol ogy devel opment proj ects f or use i n i nstructi on or research, assi sti ng faculty and others with
targeted projects i nvol vi ng software such as Oracle or .N ET. Some project assignments wi 1 1 requi re
experi ence usi ng specif i c software pi atforms and wi 1 1 provi de techni cal support for courses, assi st
faculty with tutori al s and demonstrati ons, and assi st student teams i n proj ects. Students worki ng on
proj ects whi ch requi re sped f i c technol ogy ski 1 1 s wi 1 1 be el i gi bl e to attend vendor hands-on trai ni ng
sessi ons. Proj ects wi 1 1 general I y be def i ned as one semester i n durati on but coul d extend over the
academic year. Compensation for work on projects is $10/hour, with projects rangi ng from 200-400
hours, which can be spread over a semester or a year. Projects may be renewable for additional
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semesters. For more i nformati on, pi ease vi sit http://unet. rhsrrith. umd.edu and cl i ck on the Fel I ows
Program tab.
Sports Management Fellows The Sport M anagement Fel I ows program focuses on the worl dwi de
enterpri se of sport and the prorri nence of organi zed sports at every I evel i n col I egi ate and
prof essi onal sports envi ronments, together with the si gnif i cance of auxi I i ary i ndustri es i n sports
apparel and equi pment, tel evi si on contracts and other and 1 1 ary products and servi ces. For more
i nformati on, pi ease vi sit http://unet. rhsrrith. umd.edu and cl i ck on the Fel I ows Program tab.
STARS: The mi ssi on of the STA RS program i s to encourage and attract f i rst generati on and under
represented students to the study of busi ness, to prepare them for col I ege, and to encourage them to
makethe University of Maryland their #L choice. Once admitted, the program provides a supportive
network for acaderri c success I eadi ng to graduati on, and then wel comes them back as al urmi
contri butors to the Smith Community. The chal I enge i s to i dentify and support outstandi ng students
i nterested i n studyi ng busi ness, and to work together with thei r school s and with vari ous access
programs to prepare for adrri ssi on to col I ege. To achi eve thi s goal , Srri th School undergraduates
have devel oped a corps of peer- mentors who provi de mentori ng and acaderri c support to hi gh
school students, as well as to srxidents already admitted to the University of Maryland who seek
adrri ssi on to the Smith School . Student mentors parti ci pate i n vi sits to hi gh school s and work with
sponsored col lege access programs. They visit high-school students at off-campus sites and host
these students duri ng campus vi sits and educati onal programs such as the annual
High- School -to-Col I ege Workshops and Finance Field Day. A one-credit course in I ntergroup
Communi cati on i s bei ng consi dered as a vehi cl e for bui I di ng mentori ng ski 1 1 s and coordi rati ng
vol unteer activities. For more i nformation, please visit http://unet.rhsrrith.umd.edu and cl ick on
the Fel I ows Program tab.
Technology and BusinessTransrormation Fellows Programs TheTeehnology& Business
Transformati on fel I ows program ai ms to i dentify and trai n students who are passi orate about
I everagi ng the I atest technol ogi es for busi ness as wel I as soci al transformati on. Thi s hi ghl y sel ecti ve
Fel I ows program wi 1 1 provi de students the opportunity to i nteract with the faculty i n smal I cl asses as
wel I as col I aborate with them on state-of-the art i ndustry and research proj ects. For more
information, please visit http://unet.rhsrrith.udmeduand click on the Fellows Program tab.
Other Special PrograiTEOutadeoftheSnrithSchool'sFdlovusProaranric In addition, Smith
School students can i ncorporate other excepti onal multi di sci pi i nary I earni ng opportuniti es as part of
thei r degree programs. Programs I i ke College Park Scholars (i ncl udi ng B usi ness. Soci ety. and the
Economy ): Gemstone : and The Hinman Campus Entrepreneurship Opportunities (CEOs) programs
j oi n busi ness undergraduates with those from other di sci pi i nes. Several of the programs menti oned
above were formed through partnershi ps with other col I eges or departments on campus.
College Honors Program
The Smith School Honors Fel lows program which is part of the Smith School 's Fel lows
Program offers students with superior academic achievements special opportunities and resources,
i ncl udi ng the opportunity to parti ci pate i n cutti ng-edge research on busi ness i ssues, and to graduate
with honors. Students i n the honors program take thei r upper- 1 evel B M GT core courses i n smal I ,
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semi nar-styl e honors seed ons, whi ch al I ow i n-depth expl orati on of busi ness topi cs i n marked ng,
f i nance, management and organization, busi ness law, and pol icy and strategy. The Smith School
H onors Program provi des both a non-thesi s and a thesi s opti on, i n whi ch students work on an
ori gi nal research proj ect under the supervi si on of a Smi th School f acul ty member. A drri ssi on to
the Smith School Honors Program is competitive. Students are selected on the basis of the foil owing
requirements:
• M i ni mum 3. 5 cumul ati ve grade poi nt average
• M i ni mum 45 credit hours earned
• Compl eti on of al I B M GT pre-requi site courses by the end of Spri ng semester:
Pri nci pi es of Accounti ng I and 1 1 : B M GT 220 and 221
B usi ness Stati sti cs: B M GT 230 (or 231)
Calculus: MATH 220 or 140
Pri nci pies of Micro- and Macro- Economics: ECON 200 and 201
The appl i cati on to the B M GT H onors program i nci udes a personal essay and two I etters of
recommendati on from faculty. The B M GT H onors appl i cati on can be downl oaded from the Smith
School website http://unet.rhsmith.umd.edu .
Admission to the Smith School Honors Fellows Program takes pi ace once a year in the Spring
semester. For more i nformati on, pi ease vi sit http://unet.rhsmith.umd.edu and cl i ck on the Fel I ows
Program tab.
Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Student Professional Organizations
Students may choose to associ ate themsel ves wi th one or more prof essi onal organi zati ons offered
under the umbrella organization, Smith Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA). For more
detai I s, vi sit http: //unet. rhsrri th. umd.edu and cl i ck on the Peopl e tab to access SU SA cl ubs.
Awards
Scholarships
For detai I s on avai I abl e schol arshi ps, pi ease cl i ck on the schol arshi ps tab
at http://unet.rhsmith.umd.edu .
COLLEGE OF CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES (CLFS)
1302 Symons Hall, 301-405-2080
www.chemlife.umd.edu
Dean: Stephen Hal peri n (I nteri m)
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Associate Dean(s): Robert I nfanti no, J r.
Assi start Dean(s) : L i sa B radl ey-K I emko, Joelle Presson
U ndergraduate Research and I nternshi p Programs - Di rector: Kateri na (Kaci ) Thompson
L if e Sci ences Col I ege Park Schol ars - Di rector Rei d Compton
U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons Counsel i ng and Recruitment - Coordi nator: Eden M . Garosi
Health Professions Advising Office- Director: Wendy Loughlin
U ndergraduate B i ol ogi cal Sci ences P rogram at the U ni versi ti es at Shady G rove - D i rector: Tom
Stanton
The undergraduate degree programs i n the Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences are
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
E nvi ronmental Sci ences & Policy
The degree programs i n the Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences prepare students for entry i nto
the work force matriculation in graduate school, and matriculation in professional schools. The
Cherri stry and B i ocherri stry degree programs are housed i n the Department of Cherri stry and
B i ocherri stry. The B i ol ogi cal Sci ences degree program isjointiy offered by the departments of
Biology, Cell Biology arid Molecular Genetics, and Entomology. Biological Sciences students may
study broadly in General Biology, or specialize their upper level course work in Cell Biology and
Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology, or Physiology and Neurobiology. A double major
program wi th the Col I ege of E ducati on provi des certi f i cati on to teach H i gh School C hemi stry or
Biology. The Col I ege grants degrees in the Biodiversity and Conservation specialization in the
E nvi ronmental Sci ence and Pol i cy maj or.
Opportunities for Research
Opportuniti es are avai I abl e across the Col I ege and off-campus for undergraduates to parti ci pate i n
basic and appl ied research projects, and research experience is encouraged for al I undergraduate
students. Off campus opportunities include National I nstitutes of Health, Food and Drug
Adrri ni strati on, National I nstitute of Standards and Technology, The Smithsonian, the National
Zoo, pri vate bi otechnol ogy f i rms, and many others. The Col I ege has sped al offeri ngs i n al I of the
campus-wide academic programs such as Gemstones, Honors, Col lege Park Scholars, and Freshman
Learning Communities.
Admission Requirements
Students appl yi ng for adrri ssi on shoul d consul t the U ni versi ty A drri ssi ons secti on i n C hapter 1 for
general i nf ormati on about adrri ssi ons requi rements and recommended courses. Students who pi an
to enter an undergraduate program i n the Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences shoul d i ncl ude the
f ol I owi ng subj ects intheir high school program at I east two units i n the bi ol ogi cal sci ences and
physical sciences (chemistry, physics); and four units of mathematics - algebra, geometry,
pre-cal cul us and cal cul us. M ath and sci ence coursework at the honors/A P/l B I eve! i s strongl y
encouraged.
For further i nformati on about adrri ssi ons to the Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences, contact
Eden M .Garosi, Coordinator, Undergraduate A drri ssi ons Counseling and Recruitment,
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301-314-8375; egarosi@umd.edu and cherTiife-inquiries@umd.edu.
Undergraduate Decree Requirernents/Decp-eeOptions
See entri es under i ndi vi dual degree programs i n C herri stry and B i ocherri stry, B i ol ogi cal Sci ences,
and E nvi ronmental Sci ences.
Advising
Students i n the Col I ege of C herri cal and L if e Sci ences have substanti al advi si ng support throughout
thei r acaderri c career. Each semester each student i s assi gned an advi sor and i s requi red to meet
with that advi sor before regi steri ng for the next semester cl asses. Advi sors i ncl ude the prof essi onal
advi si ng staff housed i n the Col I ege off i ce and faculty members i n the vari ous acaderri c advi sors.
Students have access to a range of advi si ng experti se to gui de them through thei r acaderri c and
prof essi onal careers. Questi ons about advi si ng shoul d be di rected to the Student Servi ces Off i ce,
1300 Symons Hall, 301-405-2080. Students interested inthe health professions can find additional
advising from the Health Professions Advising Office 1210 HJ P Bldg, 301-405-7805,
www.prehealth.umd.edu .
Departments and C enters
The Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences i s home to four acaderri c departments. The C henristry
and Biochemistry Department offers the undergraduate degrees i n Cherri stry and i n
B i ocherri stry. The undergraduate B i ol ogi cal Sci ences Degree isajoint off eri ng by the three
Biological Sciences Derailments. These are the Biology Department the Cell Biology and
Molecular Genetics Department and the E ntomology Department.
Minors
The Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences does not offer rri nors.
Living-Learning Programs
College Park Scholars L ife Sciences
Director: Dr. RedCompton
Assistant Director: Ms. Becky Zonies 1119 Cumberland Hall, 301-405-0528
The Col I ege of Cherri cal and L if e Sci ences sponsors the Col I ege Park Schol ars L if e Sci ences
program for enteri ng freshman who are admitted by i nvitati on duri ng the admi ssi ons process.
Students meet weekl y i n col I oqui a wi th f acul ty where they I earn more about the di verse areas of
study i n the I i f e sci ences. Schol ars are al so cl ustered i n course seed ons whi ch f ul f i 1 1 maj or and
general education requirements. I international travel -study course opportunities led by College
f acul ty are avai I abl e as a part of the program Students create a communi ty of I i vi ng and I earni ng i n
a sped al I y-equi pped resi dence hal I .
Specialized Academic Pro-ams
J oint Biomedical Research Pro-am with the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Students may apply for thejoi nt Biomedical Science Research Program between the Department of
Medical and Research Technology (DMRT), University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the
Col I ege of C herri cal and L i f e Sci ences. Students who have successful I y compl eted 60 credi ts of
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prerequi si te courses at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park may be consi dered for the
program Begi nni ng i n the j uni or year withi n the U M School of M edi ci ne, students wi 1 1 devel op
ski I Is i n a variety of biotechnology methodologies as wel I as become farri I iar with the operation of
anal yti cal i nstruments used i n cl i ni cal I aboratori es, bi omedi cal sci ence, and bi osaf ety and qual i ty
assurance issues. I interested students should cal I the DRMT Admissions Office at 410-706-7664.
College Honors Pro-am
Students in the Col I ege of Chemical and Life Sciences participate in Gemstones, the Honors
Col lege and Col lege Park Scholars, and research- i ntensi ve departmental honors programs.
Departmental Honors
Students may apply to parti ci pate i n research- based departmental honors programs i n the each of the
departments of the Col I ege. Based on the students performance i n research and defense of a written
thesi s, the department may recommend candi dates for the appropri ate degree with Departmental
Honors or Departmental High Honors. Successful completion of departmental honors will be
recogni zed on a students acaderri c transcri pt and di pi oma. Parti ci pati on i n the H onors Col I ege i s
not requi red for entry i nto a departmental honors program See departmental I i sti ngs or consult with
an acaderri c advi sor i n the Col I ege for more i nf ormati on.
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER, MATHEMATICAL, AND PHYSICAL
SCIENCES (CMPS)
3400 A. V. Williams, 301-405-2677
www.cmps.umd.edu
cmpsque@umd.edu (for CM PS advi si ng questions)
Dean: Stephen Hal peri n
Associate Dean(s): BonnieJ . Dorr and Dr. Paul J . Smith
N ati onal I y recogni zed for our educati on, research, f acul ty and students, the Col I ege of Computer,
Mathematical and Physical Sciences is a critical educational and scientific resource benefiting the
region and the nation. The Col lege offers every student a high-qual ity, i nnovati ve, and
cross-di sci pi i nary educati onal experi ence. Strongl y comrri tted to maki ng studi es i n the sci ences
avai I abl e to al I , the Col I ege acti vel y encourages and supports the recrui tment and retenti on of
women and minorities.
Our students have the opportunity of worki ng closely with f i rst-cl ass faculty i n state-of-the-art labs,
both on and off campus, on some of the most exciti ng probl ems of modern sci ence and
mathemati cs. We have devel oped courses to ref I ect the evol vi ng nature of I T subj ects and the
rapidly changi ng world of science and mathematics. Asa new approach to undergraduate education,
multi pi e tracks are offered withi n maj ors, i ncl udi ng tracks for future teachers and tracks with an
emphasi s on computati on.
Students parti ci pate i n Departmental Honors programs, Corporate Scholars, the Gemstone program
Quest, and Col I ege Park Schol ars. They appl y thei r I ab and cl assroom ski 1 1 s through i nternshi ps at
area compani es. Excel I ent advi si ng and career servi ces are i n pi ace to hel p our undergraduates
transition to graduate programs, publ ic service, or private sector commerce. Our highly-ski I led
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graduates pursue careers i n a great many f i el ds and prof essi ons.
Admission Requirements
A 1 1 students who meet the adrri ssi ons standards descri bed i n Chapter 1 of thi s catal og are i nvited to
consi der a maj or or a rri nor i n one of the Bachel or of Sci ence degree programs of the Col I ege.
A ppl i cati ons of prospecti ve freshmen and transfer students are eval uated by the Off i ce of
Undergraduate Adrri ssi ons (www.uga.umd.edu). All current University of Maryland students in
good acaderri c standi ng are wel come to contact the CM PS Dean's Off i ce at 301-405-2677 or
cmpsque@deans. umd.edu.
3400 A .V . Wi 1 1 i ams 301-405-2677
wwwxnpsiiixl.eclLi/LixlagaclLHte/|oiospective sIxidaTtslTtni
A ssi stant Di rector for Recruitment: K i m Ozga (ozgaOumd.edu )
The Col I ege's Assi stant Di rector for Recruitment serves as a resource and contact person for
prospecti ve students i nterested i n bachel or degrees and al so serves as a I i ai son to the Off i ce of
U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons.
Undercj-aduate Decree Requi rements/Decp-eeOptions
Graduation Reqiirements
1. A rri ni mum of 120 semester hours with at I east a C average i s requi red of al I
Bachel or of Sci ence degrees from the Col I ege.
2. Forty-three credit hours that satisfy the general education CORE program
requi rements of the U ni versi ty . I n some i nstances, courses taken to sati if y these
requi rements may al so be used to sati sf y maj or requi rements.
3. M ajor and supporti ng coursework as specified under each department or program
4. The f i nal 30 semester hours must be compl eted at Col I ege Park. Occasi onal I y, the
Dean may waive this requi rement for up to 16 of the 30 credits cited. Such a waiver is
considered only if the student al ready has 75 credits i n residence.
5. Students must be enrol I ed i n the program i n whi ch they pi an to graduate by the ti me
they regi ster f or the I ast 15 hours.
Advising
The U ndergraduate E ducati on Of f i ce, 3400 A .V . Wi 1 1 i ams B ui I di ng, (301)405-2677, central I y
coordi nates advi si ng and the processi ng and updati ng of student records. I nqui ri es concerni ng
university regulations, transfer credit Dean's Exceptions and other general information should be
addressed to thi s off i ce. Specific departmental i nf ormati on i n rel ati onshi p to maj ors i s best obtai ned
di recti y from acaderri c departments. E ach department i n the Col I ege requi res semester advi si ng for
regi strati on and future course pi anni ng. A dvi sors i n departments are avai I abl e on wal k- i n and
appoi rtment basi s. Students are al so encouraged to contact the off i ce by e-mai I at
cmpsque@umd.edu. Assistance is also avai lable by phone at (301)405-2677.
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Departments and C enters
The f ol I owi ng departments, programs and research units are the pri nci pal components of the
College
Department of Astronomy
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
Department of Computer Science
Department of Geology
Department of M athemati cs
Department of Physics
Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and Scientific Computation Program
Physical Sciences Program
Statistics Program
Center for B i ol nf orrnati cs and Computati onal B i ol ogy
Center for N anophysi cs and A dvanced M ateri al s
Center for Scientifi c Computati on and M athemati cal M odel i ng
Earth System Sci ence I nterdi sci pi i nary Center
I nstitute for Advanced Computer Studi es
I nstitute for Physi cal Sci ences and Technol ogy
I nstitute for Research i n E I ectroni cs and A ppl i ed Physi cs (j oi nt with the Col I ege of
Engineering)
J oi nt Quantum I nstitute
M ary I and B i ophysi cs Program
M ateri al s Research Sci ence and E ngi neeri ng Center
N orbert Wi ener Center for H armoni c A nal ysi s and A ppl i cati ons
Decree Procyams
The f ol I owi ng Bachel or of Sci ence (B .S.) degree programs are offered to undergraduates by the
departments and programs of the Col lege Astronomy, Computer Engi neeri ng, Computer Science,
Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Physical Sciences. In addition, Geology sponsors one of the
areas of concentrati on i n the E nvi ronmental Sci ence and Pol i cy program
Minors
The Col I ege offers M i nors i n the f ol I owi ng areas:
Astronomy
Computer Science
Surficial Geology
Earth Material Properties
Earth History
Geophysics
Hydrology
Meteorology
Atmospheri c C hem stry
Atmospheric Sciences
Mathematics
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Actuarial Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
M i nors i n the Col I ege offer students i n al I di sci pi i nes the opportunity to pursue a structured program
of study in afield outside their major. Each student who successfully completes a minor will have
the accompl i shment noted on thei r transcri pt. Consult departmental advi sors and websites for
further information. www.crrps.urrd.edu/undergraduate/prc)grams.htm
Living-Learning Programs
College Park Scholars
www.scholars.umd.edu/sdu and www.scholars.umd.edu/sgc
Science, Discovery & the Universe
Co-Directors: AlanC. Peel andNeal A. Miller
Science& Global Change
Director: Thomas R. Holtz, J r.
The Col I ege co-sponsors two Col I ege Park Schol ars programs, Sci ence, D i scovery & the U ni verse
and Sci ence & G I obal C hange. T hese I i vi ng/l earni ng programs focus around the acaderri c
di sci pi i nes of the f acul ty, physi cal sci ences ( i n parti cul ar A stronomy) and gl obal change sci ences
(in particular Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Geology), respectively. In these two-year
programs for i ncorri ng freshmen, students are brought together around common i ntel I ectual
i interests i nsi de the cl assroom and i n experi enti al I earni ng opportuni ti es. E ach program seeks to
i nspi re students to devel op thei r i interests and i ntel I ectual capacity by bui I di ng a community i n
which everyone has shared i interests i n scholarly pursuits. The Scholars program al lows students to
experi ence a smal I col I ege envi ronment, i n cl ose contact wi th f acul ty who are worki ng at the
forefront of thei r f i el ds of experti se.
Specialized Academic Procyams
C M PS Corporate Scholars Proojam
3400 A.V. Williams Building, 301-405-1082
www.cmps.umd.edu/csp/i ndexhtm
Contact: Lawrence L iff, lliff@umd.edu
The Corporate Schol ars Program i s a combi ned i nternshi p and schol arshi p program that provi des
highly talented CM PS students with comprehensive work experience related to thei r fields of study.
The program i s an endeavor by the Col I ege to expand our students' educati on, i mprove thei r
prof essi oral devel opment and enhance our rel ati onshi ps with I ocal busi nesses.
CM PS Undergraduate Research Experiences
www.cnps.urrti.edu/urxlergraduate/research.htm
An important part of the content of CM PS majors is delivered outside the classroom with the
greatest emphasi s bei ng on I everagi ng our strength: research. Our students experi ence sci entif i c
di scovery f i rst hand, as knowl edge I earned i n cl ass i s i integrated and appl i ed. Each maj or provi des
access to a vari ety of research i nternshi ps that wi 1 1 provi de opportuni ti es to col I aborate wi th wi th
other students, faculty, postdoctoral f el lows and graduate students. Employers and graduate schools
I ook for research experi ence i n appl i cants. Be a part of the sci ence di scovery i n CM PS, whi ch
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pl aces the col I ege among the top publ i c and pri vate uni versi ti es worl dwi de.
College Honors Program
U ndergraduate honors are offered to students i n the Physi cal Sci ences Program and the departments
of Astronomy, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics and Physics. Specific information is
provi ded under the i ndi vi dual program descri pti ons.
Dean's List. A I ist of al I students who have passed at least 12 hours of academic work i n the
precedi ng semester with an overal I average grade of at I east 3.5.
Associate Dean' s Commendation. A list of all students who have passed at least 12 hours of
acaderri c work i n the precedi ng semester with an overal I average grade between 3.0 and 3.5.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships
www.cmps.umd.edu/underaraduate/scholarshi ps.htm
For currently enrol led students, the Col lege accepts merit and need-based award and scholarshi p
appl i cati ons on the Col I ege Schol arshi p A ppl i cati on Form Students shoul d compl ete one form onl y
and submit either electronical I y or via surface mai I . Appl icants wi 1 1 be considered for al I merit and
need- based schol arshi ps adrri ni stered by the Col I ege for whi ch they are el i gi bl e. E I i gi bl e students
wi 1 1 al so be contacted by emai I with i nformati on on sped al programs. For best consi derati on,
Col I ege schol arshi p appl i cati ons for each acaderri c year shoul d be submitted by M ay 10 for the
school year begi nni ng the f ol I owi ng September.
Departmental schol arshi ps may have different deadl i nes. For additional i nformati on vi sit the
col I ege web site.
Awards
J . R. Dorfman Prize for Undergraduate Research
www.cmps. umd.edu/undergraduate/dorfman_pri ze. htm
An award presented at the Spri ng Academic Festival for the best research project conducted on or
off campus by a current Col I ege undergraduate maj or.
The CM PS website I i sts other awards and schol arshi ps that are avai I abl e to CM PS maj ors:
www.cmps.umd.edu/undergraduate/schol arshi ps.htm
Research Units
Center for Bid informatics and Computational Biology
3115 Biomolecular Sciences Bldg, 301-405-5936
cbcb.umd.edu
Professor and Director: Steven Salzberg
The University of Maryland Center for Bioi nformati cs and Computational Biology is a
multidi sci pl i nary center dedi cated to research on questi ons ari si ng from the genome revol uti on.
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C B C B bri ngs together sci erti sts and engi neers from many fields, including computer sci ence,
molecular biology, genomics, mathematics, statistics, physics, and biochemistry, all of whom share
a common i nterest i n gai ni ng a better understandi ng of how I ife works. Students i interested i n Ph.D.
studiesinCBCB have a number of choices. Whi I ewe do not have a Ph. D. program specifically in
Bioi nformatics, our faculty supervise Ph.D. research i n bioi nformatics through a number of different
graduate programs. Li nks to these programs can be found at www.cbcb.umd.edu/programs, and
potenti al students are encouraged to appl y to the Ph. D . program that best matches the r i interests.
Students with a background i n computer science, mathematics, physics, or other mathematical I y
ori ented f i el ds shoul d consi der appl yi ng to the Ph. D . program i n Computer Sci ence or i n
Bioengineering. The Bioengineering program has been in pi ace at the University of Maryland for
several years, and i n 2006 Bioengi neeri ng was launched as a new Department, which is slated to
grow substanti al I y over the next f i ve years. Students whose pri nci pal trai ni ng is i n the bi ol ogi cal
sci ences mi ght prefer to appl y to the B i ol ogi cal Sci ences program whi ch has a new track i n
Bioi nformatics. CBCB Faculty belong to each of these programs, al lowi ng students with an i nterest
in Bioi nformatics to pursue a Ph.D. in the program that bests fits their previous training.
Center for Nanophysics and Advanced Materials
0368 Physi cs B ui I di ng, 301-405-8285
www. cnam umd.edu
Professor and Director: Michael S. Fuhrer
The Center for Nanophysics and Advanced M aterials (CNAM ) bri ngs together about thi rty-f i ve
faculty from physi cs and aff i I i ated departments to work on cutti ng-edge research probl ems rel ated
to condensed matter physi cs. The faculty conduct both experi mental and theoreti cal research i n
fields such as solid state physics, strongly correlated electron systems, superconductivity, surface
science magnetic materials, and semiconductors. This research is important for commercial and
defense- rel ated applications, such as communications, digital and analog electronics, sensors, and
computers. CNAM provi des a uni que i nterdi sci pi i nary educati on that gi ves students a di versi ty of
ski I Is as we! I as a broad perspective of how scientific knowledge i impacts technological
devel opment. The experi mental and theoreti cal research programs at CN A M are carri ed out by
approxi mate! y 40 graduate students under the supervi si on of the C N A M f acul ty. A si gni f i cant
number of undergraduate students al so parti ci pate i n research proj ects, many of them recei vi ng a
high honors citation upon graduation.
Center for Scientific Computation and Mathematical Modeling
4149 Computer Science Instructional Center, 301-405-0648
www.cscarrmumd.edu
D i sti ngui shed U ni versi ty P rof essor and D i rector: E i tan Tadmor
The ability to compute at tremendous speeds with gigantic data sets is enabling advances in nearly
every di sci pi i ne. Sci entif i c computati on has emerged as one of the fundamental tool s of sci entif i c
i nvesti gati on . 1 1 i s concerned wi th the construct] on, anal ysi s and i mpl ementati on of novel
computati onal al gori thms whi ch revol uti oni zed the sci enti f i c methodol ogy through i ts i nterpl ay
with experi merits and theory. These al gori thms enabl e us, for exampl e, to convert smal I seal e
i nteracti ons i nto accurate predi cti ons of I arge seal e phenomena. 1 1 i s here that mathemati cs,
model i ng and experi merits i nteract through sci entif i c computati on.
At the Center for Sci entif i c Computati on and M athemati cal M ode! i ng, graduate students and faculty
are worki ng together to devel op and to understand fundamental computati onal techni ques,
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al gori thms and anal yti cal tool s, and to appl y this understandi ng to outstandi ng sci end f i c probl ems i n
physical science, biological science and engineering. New applications ranging from transport in
f I ui ds and pi asma, nano-structures and i mage processi ng to weather predi cti on, computati onal
tomography and numerical relativity requi re scientific computation as a key partner.
U ndergraduate research opportuniti es exi st for students who are i nterested i n I earni ng how thi s
cross-di sci pi i nary partnershi p works.
Earth System Science I nterdisciplinary Center
5825 University Research Court, 301-405-5599
www.essic.umd.edu
Professor and Director: Antonio J . Busalacchi
E SSI C i s a j oi nt center between the Departments of Atmospheri c and Oceani c Sci ences, Geol ogy,
and Geography together with the Earth Sciences Di rectorate at the NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center. E SSI C also administers the NOA A Cc>operative Institute for Climate and Satellites. The
goal of the Center i s to enhance our understandi ng of how the atmosphere-ocean- 1 and- bi osphere
components of the Earth i nteract as a coupl ed system Thi s i s accompl i shed vi a studi es of the
interact] on between the physical climate system (eg., El Nino) and biogeocherrical cycles (eg.,
greenhouse gases, changes i n I and use and cover) . The maj or research thrusts of the Center are
studies of CI i mate Variabi I ity and Change, Atmospheric Composition and Processes, and the Global
Carbon Cycle (i ncl udi ng Terrestrial and M ari ne Ecosystems/Land Use/Cover Change). The manner
i n which this research is accompl i shed is via analyses of i n situ and remotely sensed observations
together with component and coupled ocean-atmosphere- 1 and models. Together this provides a
f oundati on for understandi ng and forecast] ng changes i n the gl obal envi ronment and assessi ng
regi onal i mpl i cati ons. Data assi rri I ati on and regi onal downscal i ng provi de the means by whi ch the
observati ons and model s are I i nked to study the i nteracti ons between the physi cal cl i mate system
and bi ogeocherri cal cycl es from gl obal to regi onal seal es. Courses and research gui dance by
Center faculty are provided through the Departments of Geography, Geology and Atmospheric and
Oceani c Sci ences, or under the auspi ces of Col I ege i nterdi sci pi i nary I i sti ngs.
I nstitute for Advanced Computer Studies
2119 A. V. Williams Building, 301-405-6722
www.urriacs.umd.edu
Professor and Director: V.S. Subrahmanian
The faculty at the I nstitute for Advanced Computer Studi es conduct fundamental research at the
i interface between computer sci ence and other sci entif i c di sci pi i nes supported by a state-of-the-art
computi ng i nf rastructure. These i nterdi sci pi i nary research programs offer opportuniti es for thesi s
research and cl assroom i nstructi on. Exi sti ng strengths i ncl ude computati onal I i ngui sti cs,
computational approaches to understandi ng cultures and terrorism computer vision, games and
computer graphi cs, human-computer i nteracti on, bi oi nf ormati cs and computati onal bi ol ogy, as wel I
as various types of high-performance computi ng. The I nstitute is i international ly known i n computer
vi si on and graphi cs, paral I el and di stri buted computi ng, i nf ormati on vi sual i zati on and educati onal
technol ogi es, natural I anguage processi ng and computati onal I i ngui sti cs, software engi neeri ng, and
multi medi a and i nternet computi ng. Courses and thesi s research gui dance by I nstitute faculty are
provi ded under the auspi ces of the I abs, centers, and the acaderri c departments aff i I i ated with the
Institute.
I nstitute for Physical Science and Technology
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4211 Computer and Space Sci ences B ui I di ng, 301-405-4814
www.ipst.urrd.edu
Professor and Director: Rajarshi Roy
Professor and Associate Director: Michael Copl an
The faculty members of the I nstitute for Physi cal Sci ence and Technol ogy are engaged i n the study
of pure and appl i ed sci ence probl ems that are at the boundari es between those areas served by the
acaderri c departments. A reas of emphasi s incl ude appl i ed mathemati cs and sci enti f i c computati on,
stati sti cal physi cs and chaoti c dynarri cs, bi ophysi cs and cherri cal physi cs, materi al s sci ence and
nanotechnology, atomic, molecular, optical and plasma physics, and space and upper-atmospheric
physi cs. These i nterdi sci pi i nary probl ems afford chal I engi ng opportuniti es for thesi s research and
cl assroom i nstructi on. Courses and thesi s research gui dance by I nsti tute f acul ty are provi ded ei ther
through the graduate programs in Biophysics, Chemical Physics, the Applied Mathematics, Applied
Stati sti cs and Sci entif i c (A M SC) program or under the auspi ces of other departments.
Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics
Energy Research Facility, 301-405-4951
www.ireap.umd.edu
Professor and Director: Dan Lathrop
The I nstitute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics (I REAP) is jointly administered by the
Col lege and the A. James CI ark School of Engineering. TlnefacultyrrBrtDersinlREAPstudy
di verse sci enti f i c probl ems that are on the boundari es between physi cs and engi neeri ng, and teach
rel evant courses i n the Col I ege and E ngi neeri ng Departments. I R E A P conducts experi mental and
theoreti cal research i n nonl i near dynarri cs (chaos), hi gh-temperature pi asma physi cs, pi asma
spectroscopy, rel ati vi sti c rri crowave el ectroni cs, hi gh-bri ghtness charged parti cl e beams,
free-el ectron I asers, I aser- pi asma i nteracti ons, i on beam rri crof abri cati on techni ques, and
rri crowave si nteri ng of advanced materi al s. I R E A P i s recogni zed i nternati onal I y as a I eadi ng
university research center i n these areas of research. We actively encourage undergraduate
parti ci pati on i n our research program through i ndependent study, sped al proj ects, and i nternshi ps
under faculty supervi si on. The I nstitute offers undergraduate f el I owshi ps and summer Research
Experi ences for Undergraduates (REU-TREND). I information can be found at the I nstitute web site
www.ireap.umd.edu .
J oint Quantum I nstitute
2207 Computer and Space Sciences Building, 301-405-1300
www.jqi.umd.edu
Professor and D i rector: Steve Rol ston
A new technol ogi cal revol uti on i s begi nni ng because the strange and uni que properti es of quantum
physi cs are rel evant for i nformati on sci ence and technol ogy. Our ability to expl oit quantum
phenomena is sti 1 1 at a pri rriti ve stage, analogous to the use of a si ngle transistor. A chal lengi ng
goal i s to I earn how to seal e up from si mpl e few-component systems to si zes necessary for
appl icati ons. Such a "quantum computer" has the potential abi I ity to handle problems that would
take the age of the uni verse to sol ve on the best conventi onal computers - probl ems such as
decrypti on and desi gni ng mol ecul es for pharmaceuti cal appl i cati ons. The J oi nt Quantum I nstitute
(J Ql ) has gathered two dozen leading scientists from the National I nstitute of Standards and
Technol ogy and the U ni versi ty of M aryl and to create the i nternati onal center for excel I ence i n the
study of quantum mechani cs. U ndergraduates are acti vel y i nvol ved i n research at the J Ql , and new
students are encouraged to parti ci pate.
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Maryland Biophysics Progam
Institute for Physical Science and Technology, 301-405-9307
maryl andbi ophysi cs. umd.edu
Professor and Director: D. Thirumalai
One of the great chal I enges i n the current century i s to use to ri gorous methods i n physi cs and
cherri stry to tackl e cutti ng edge probl ems i n bi ol ogy. F rom transcri pti on of geneti c i nf ormati on to
how vari ous components of a eel I f uncti on are amenabl e to i nvesti gati on by experi mental and
computational methods. The faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the Biophysics
program are usi ng a vari ety of techni ques to study a wi de range of probl ems of great i nterest i n
bi ol ogy. Several I aboratori es mi ght recrui t enterpri si ng undergraduate students to parti ci pate i n
these exciti ng areas of research.
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
2120 Physi cs B ui I di ng, 301-405-8349
www.mrsec.umd.edu
Professor and Director: J anice E. Reutt-Robey
Part of a national network of NSF-f unded M aterials Research Centers, faculty activities i n M RSEC's
mandate i ncl ude materi al s research, i ndustri al col I aborati ons and educati onal outreach. Faculty
research focuses on maki ng new materi al s for the next generati ons of i nf ormati on technol ogi es,
usi ng the tool s of N anoSci ence. M ateri al s of sped al i nterest are carbon- based materi al s f or use i n
nanoel ectroni cs and photovoltai cs, and metal -oxi de materi al s with the property of coupl i ng
magneti c and el ectri cal responses. M RSEC encourages undergraduate parti ci pati on i n the research
through parti ci pati on i n i independent study, sped al proj ects and i nternshi ps with faculty supervi si on,
and pays sped al attenti on to encouragi ng women and rri noriti es to enter sci ence.
Norbert Wiener Center for Harmonic Analysis and Applications
2211 M athemati cs B ui I di ng, 301-405-5058
www. norbertwi ener. umd.edu
Professor and Director: J ohnj . Benedetto
H armoni c anal ysi s provi des fundamental mathemati cal theory as we! I as i mportant tool s for sci ence
and engi neeri ng i n a ti me of great di scovery, and it addresses probl ems of maj or i nterest for the 21st
century. Operati ng at the i interface between acaderri a, government, and i industry, the N orbert
Wiener Center (N WC) seeks to serve as a catalyst for the advancement of harmonic analysis and its
appl ications. At the N WC, graduate students and faculty are worki ng together to develop harmonic
anal ysi s i n the context of vi tal i ndustri al technol ogi es, and to enhance these technol ogi es wi tin
fundamental and appl i cabl e mathemati cal resul ts. Research areas i ncl ude wave! et theory, radar and
sonar waveform design, compressed sensing, quantum computing, and medical and hyperspectral
i magi ng. U ndergraduates parti ci pate i n the N WC research program through i ndependent study,
i nternshi ps under faculty supervi si on, and the N WC's Dani el Sweet U ndergraduate Research
Fel I owshi ps. Women and mi noriti es are encouraged to parti ci pate.
Student Engagement and Service Units
CMPS I nternshipand Career Opportunities
3400 A .V . Wi 1 1 i arms B ui I di ng, (301)405-2677
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www.cmps.uird.edu/careers/i ndex.htm
The Col I ege assi sts students with i nternshi ps and f ul I -ti me enpl oyment opportuniti es, recruiti ng
sessi ons, and workshops for i ntervi ews and resum(BWriti ng. I f you are maj ori ng i n astronomy,
computer science, geology, mathematics, physical sciences, or physics, check out the foil owing
webpage www.cmps.umd.edu/careers/i ndex.htm This site lists announcements of i nternshi ps
al ong wi th i nteresti ng part-ti me and f ul I -ti me j obs. I nternshi ps are an i nval uabl e tool for career
expl orati on, al I owi ng you to bui I d re! evant r®um® and make prof essi onal connecti onswhilestill in
school . The CM PS 497 1 nternshi p Semi nar provi des an acaderri c component for the i nternshi p
experience. In addition, the CM PS Corporate Scholars Program offers students a comprehensive
summer work experi ence i n thei r f i el ds of study, with a prof essi onal mentor and a $2,000
scholarship.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (EDUC)
1204 Benj ami n B ui I di ng, 301-405-2344
www.education.umd.edu/studenti nfo
Dean: Donna L. Wiseman
The Col I ege of Educati on i s a prof essi onal col I ege committed to advanci ng the sci ence and art of
teachi ng/l earni ng, i ncl udi ng the practi ces and processes whi ch occur from i nf ancy through
adulthood i n both school and non-school setti ngs. The Col I ege's rri ssi on i s to provi de preparati on for
current and future teachers, counselors, administrators, educational specialists, and other related
educati onal personnel , and to create and di sserri rate the knowl edge needed by prof essi onal s and
policy makers i n education and related fields.
The col I ege programs prepare educators, counselors, psychologists, administrators, researchers, and
educati onal sped al i sts. G raduates work wi th i ndi vi dual s from i nf ancy through adul thood i n school s,
community agencies, col leges and universities. Educational programs are accredited/approved by
the f ol I owi ng: N ati onal Counci I for A ccredi tati on of Teacher E ducati on, M aryl and State Department
of Education, American Psychological Association, Council on Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Professions, and Council on Rehabilitation Education. Accreditation provides
for red procal certification with most other states that recognize national accreditation.
The M aryl and State Department of Education (M SDE) issues certificates to teach i n the publ ic
school s of the state. I n additi on to graduati on from an approved program M SDE requi res
sati sfactory scores on the State I i censure exams (Praxi si and 1 1 ) for certifi cati on. At the ti me of
graduati on, the Col I ege i nf orms M SD E of the graduate's eligibility for certi f i cati on. U nder
M aryl and I aw, cri rri nal background checks may be requi red and consi dered by the State
Department of Educati on i n the awardi ng of teachi ng certifi cati on, and by empl overs before
grand ng employment in the teaching field. Certification may be denied or revoked for individuals
who have been convi cted of cri mes of vi ol ence and/or cri mes agai nst chi I dren. A ddi ti onal I y, some M ai
M aryl and counti es requi re a cri rri nal background check pri or to pi acement i n an i nternshi p
Special Advantages and Facilities
Students i n the Col I ege of Educati on have the opportunity to work with an exempl ary faculty.
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A mong our ranks are nati onal I y known f acul ty researchers who have made si gni f i cant contri buti ons
to advanci ng theory and i mprovi ng prof essi onal practi ce I n additi on, the Col I ege's strategi c I ocati on
provi des students with research opportuniti es that are unparal I el ed. Students can student teach and
conduct research i n school districts with highly diverse populations. The region also provides access
to several research libraries, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and educational
associations.
The Col I ege of Educati on offers many sped al resources and f aci I iti es to students, faculty, and the
community, i ncl udi ng the f ol I owi ng centers:
• TheCenher for Mathematics Education provides a mathematics laboratory for undergraduate
and graduate students. Occasi onal I y there are tutori ng servi ces for chi I dren and adol escents.
These servi ces are offered i n conj uncti on with sped al graduate and undergraduate courses i n
el ementary and secondary school mathemati cs. Center faculty are engaged i n research i n
mathemati cs educati on, serve as consultants to school systems and i nstructi onal publ i shers,
and provi de i n-servi ce teacher educati on i n additi on to graduate degree programs.
• The Center for Young Chicken i s part of the I nstitute for Chi I d Study/Derailment of H uman
Development in the Col I ege of Education. It offers a creative I earning experience for chi I dren
three, four, and five years old whose parents are affiliated with the University. TheCenter
engages i n chi I d study, curri cul um devel opment, and teacher preparati on. I ts research and
observati on fad I iti es are avai I abl e to parents, faculty, and other persons concerned with the
care and educati on of young chi I dren.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Teacher Education Professional Course Work
A ppl i cants to the U ni versi ty of M aryl and who have ded ared an i nterest i n educati on are adrri tted to
a department i n the Col lege. Al I majors must meet the selective admission requi rements for f ul I
adrri ssi on i nto the Col I ege of E ducati on i n order to enrol I i n course work i n the prof essi onal teacher
education degree program
For full admission into a teacher education major, a student must (1) complete the English and math
lower-level fundamental studies (six credits) with a grade of C or better; (2) earn 45 semester hours
with an overal I cumulative grade poi nt average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (3) submit a personal
goal statement that indicates an appropri ate commitment to prof essi onal education; (4) have prior
experiences in the educati on field; (5) submit three letters of recommendation/reference (6) receive
sati sfactory rati ngs on the Col I ege of Educati on Techni cal Standards/Foundati onal Competenci es
(or submit a si gned copy of the Col I ege of Educati on Foundati onal Competenci es/Techni cal
Standards Acknowledgment Form if formal evaluations have not yet occurred); (7) have passing
scores on the Praxis I.
Admission appl ication forms are avai lable i n Room 1204 of the Benjarri n Bui Idi ng. Only those who
are admitted are abl e to enrol I i n the prof essi onal educati on sequence. A n overal I grade poi nt
average of 2.5 must be mai ntai ned after admission to Teacher Education to conti nue i n the
professional education programs. A Teacher Education Appeals Board reviews appeals from
students who do not meet the adrri ssi ons, advancement, or retenti on criteri a. Consult the Student
Servi ces Off i ce (Room 1204 B enj arri n B I dg. ) f or poi i ci es and procedures regardi ng appeal s.
Criteria for admission to the Teacher Education program apply to any teacher preparation program
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offered by tine University of M aryland. Thus, students desi ri ng a major i n music or physical
educati on shoul d appl y to the Col I ege of E ducati on for adrri ssi on to the prof essi onal program i n
Teacher Educati on. Students who are not enrol I ed i n the Col I ege of Educati on but who, through an
establ i shed cooperati ve program wi th another col I ege are prepari ng to teach, must meet al I
adrri ssi on, schol asti c and curri cul ar requi rements of the Col I ege of Educati on. The prof essi onal
educati on courses are restri cted to students who are enrol I ed i n an approved teacher preparati on
program and degree-seeki ng maj ors who have met Col I ege of Educati on requi rements for adrri ssi on
and retention.
Gateway Requirements for EarlyCNIdioodand Elementary Education Progams
In order to meet the Maryland State Department of Educati vn's (MSDE's) institutional
performance criteria for the Redesign (i. e strong math and science background for
early childhood and elementary education teacher candidates), students in these
programs need to fulfill additional performance criteria. In addition to the
requirements for admission to teacher education that are listed above, early childhood
and elemertary education majors must satisfy the following gateway requirements:
1. Completion of a four-credit CORE laboratory physical science, a four-credit CORE
laboratory biological science, Elements of Numbers and Operations (MATH 212), and
Elements of Geometry and Measurement (MATH 213) with a mini mum grade ofC in
each class and a 2.7 cumulative GPA across all four courses
2.Completion of Introduction to Teaching (EDCI 280) or Exploring Teaching in Early
Chi ldhood(EDHD220) with a grade of B or better
3. Passing scores on the Praxis I: Academic Ski I Is Assessments (Students will be
required to meet the individual cut-off scores for each of the three Praxis I assessments
A composite score will not be accepted for admission.)
I n keepi ng with the campus undergraduate adrri ssi ons pol i cy, the Col I ege of Educati on wi 1 1 admit
as many freshmen as possi bl e as " pre-servi ce" educati on maj ors. I nternal and external transfers
who have compl eted fewer than 60 credits and who have not yet met the standards requi red for
enrol I ment i n the prof essi onal degree programs al so wi 1 1 be admitted as " pre-servi ce" educati on
majors. For di rectiy admitted freshmen, the above admission requi rements wi 1 1 serve as the criteria
for the 45-credit revi ew, whi ch occurs at the end of the semester i n whi ch the freshmen compl ete 45
credits. For i nternal and external transfers, these criteria make up the "gateway." Students who
pass the 45-credit revi ew or the gateway wi 1 1 be admitted i nto the prof essi onal degree programs.
Transfer students with sixty or more credits wi 1 1 be granted permission to enrol I as a pre-servi ce
major i n education, provided they have mai ntai ned at least a 2.5 GPA and successful ly completed
the I ower-l evel fundamental studi es with a rri ni mum grade of C or better. These students wi 1 1 be
gi ven one semester to meet the requi rements for adrri ssi on to teacher educati on.
I n accordance with M SDE pol i cy, students i n the prof essi onal teacher preparati on programs must
compl ete a 100-day i nternshi p over two consecuti ve semesters i n an approved partner
school/Prof essi onal Devel opment School (PDS) . Because there are a I i rrited number of avai I abl e
PDS sites, the Col I ege may be forced to i mpose seat restri cti ons if the number of teacher candi dates
for a gi ven area exceeds the number of avai I abl e pi acements. I n these si tuati ons, the Col I ege wi 1 1
uti I i ze a holi stic review of the applicants in the candi date pool, and selectthetop candi dates to fill
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those seats. Whi le GPA wi 1 1 be an i mportant consideration, the total ity of the admission portfolio
wi 1 1 be used to determi ne the candi dates who wi 1 1 be gi ven top consi derati on for the avai I abl e seats.
Debai I ed i nf ormati on regardi ng admi ssi on to the Teacher Educati on program i ncl udi ng the gateway
requi rements for Early Chi Idhood or Elementary Education, is avai lable i n the Student Services
Office, Room 1204 Benjamin (301-405-2344).
Undergraduate Decree Requiremenb^Deg-eeOptions
The College of Education confers the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science
(B.S.) depending on the amount of liberal arts study included in a particular degree program
M i ni mum requi rements for graduati on are 120 semester hours. Specif i c departmental program
requi rements for more than the mi ni mum must be f ulf i 1 1 ed.
I n addition to the university's general education requi rements (CORE) and the specific requi rements
for each curri cul urn, the Col I ege requi res that al I maj ors compl ete a Foundati ons of Educati on
course (eg., EDPS 301) and, depending upon the teacher education major, six to twelve semester
hours of readi ng course requi rements. A grade of C or better i s requi red i n al I pre- prof essi onal and
prof essi onal course work requi red for the maj or. A n overal I grade poi nt average of 2. 5 must be
mai ntai ned after adrri ssi on to Teacher Educati on. A grade of S i s requi red i n the student teachi ng
porti on of the yearl ong i nternshi p. A 1 1 teacher candi dates are requi red to obtai n sati sf actory
eval uati ons on the Col I ege of Educati on Foundati onal Competenci es/Techni cal Standards and attai n
qual ifyi ng scores for the State of M aryl and on the Praxi s I and Praxi s 1 1 assessments. Detai I ed
i nf ormati on about the Praxi s assessments i s avai I abl e i n the Student Servi ces Of f i ce, Room 1204
Benjamin.
Excepti ons to curri cul ar requi rements and ml es of the Col I ege of Educati on must be recommended
by the students advi sor and department chai rperson and approved by the Dean.
Yearlong I nternshi p (Student Teaching)
The yearl ong i nternshi p, whi ch i s the cul mi rati ng experi ence i n the teacher preparati on program
takes place in a collaborating school (i.e., partner school, PDS-- Professional Development School).
The yearl ong i nternshi p consi sts of one semester of methods and one semester of student teachi ng.
Each teacher candi date's i nternshi p wi 1 1 vary accordi ng to the uni que attri butes of thei r teacher
educati on program AIM nternshi ps wi 1 1 provi de teacher candi dates with the opportunity to i integrate
theory and practice through a comprehensive, reality-based experience. The yearlong internship is
arranged through the Col I ege of Educati on i n col I aborati on with the school site coordi nators (i.e.,
PDS Coordi nators) and the desi grated school s i n the partnershi p.
The yearl ong i nternshi p i s a f ul I -ti me commitment. I interference with thi s responsi bi I ity because of
empl oyment or course work i s strongl y di scouraged. Teacher candi dates assi gned to school s for thi s
i nternshi p are responsi bl e for thei r own transportati on and I i vi ng arrangements and shoul d be
prepared to travel to whi chever school has been assi gned. Student teachi ng requi res a sped al fee.
PI ease refer to the Registration Guide under Financial Information: Fees. During the yearl ong
i nternshi p, students shoul d be prepared to adhere to the acaderri c schedul e/cal endar for the school
system i n whi ch they are pi aced.
I n order to recei ve a yearl ong i nternshi p pi acement, al I teacher candi dates must make appl i cati on
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the semester pri or to tine begi nni ng of trie methods porti on of the i nternshi p year. Prospecti ve
student teachers must have been admitted to Teacher Educati on and have compl eted al I
prerequisites. Prior to assignment, all students in teacher preparation programs must have (1)
rrai ntai ned an overal I grade poi nt average of at least 2.5 with a rri ni mum grade of "C" i n every
course requi red for the rraj or; (2) sati sf actori I y compl eted al I other requi red course work intheir
program (3) recdvedafavorablereconrnaxlationfro^ (4) attained qualifying
scores for the State of M aryl and on the Praxi s I and Praxi s 1 1 assessments; (5) appl i ed f or a
year- 1 ong i nternshi p pi acement through the Col I ege of E ducati on duri ng the semester pri or to the
i nternshi p year; (6) recei ved f avorabl e rati ngs from pri or supervi sed experi ences i n school setti ngs;
(7) received favorable eval uations on the Col lege of Education Foundational
Competencies/Technical Standards; and (8) submitted a criminal hi story disclosure statement. In
addi ti on, state I aw gi ves the I ocal school to whi ch the student teacher i s assi gned the di screti on to
requi re a cri rri nal background check prior to placement. Early Chi Idhood Education students must
have a certi f i cate i ndi cati ng freedom from tubercul osi s and proof of i rrmuni zati on.
Note A 1 1 regi strati ons i n the student teachi ng porti on of the yearl ong i nternshi p, regardl ess of
whether a student withdraws or takes a I eave of absence, wi 1 1 be counted as an attempt under the
campus repeat policy. Onl y two regi strati ons wi 1 1 be al I owed. After two regi strati ons, further
attempts at student teachi ng must be approved by the department and the school system
prof essi onal s i nvol ved i n the teacher candi date's i nternshi p experi ence Thi s pol i cy appl i es onl y to
students i n the Col I ege of Educati on duri ng the student teachi ng porti on of the yearl ong i nternshi p.
Cdlegeof Education Foundational CompdtendesTechnical Standards
A 1 1 candi dates i n the U M prof essi onal preparati on programs are expected to demonstrate that they
are prepared to work with chi I dren and youth i n educati onal setti ngs. Thi s preparati on results from
the combi rati on of successful compl eti on of uni versi ty coursework and f i el d/i nternshi p experi ences
and the demonstrati on of i mportant human characteri sti cs and di spositi ons that al I educators shoul d
possess. These characteri sti cs and di spositi ons, the Col I ege of Educati on Foundati onal
Competencies/Technical Standards, are grouped into four categories: Communication/Interpersonal
Skills, Emotional and Physical Abilities, Cognitive Dispositions, and Personal and Professional
Requirements.
Foundational Competencies/Technical Standards serve several important functions, including, but
not I i rri ted to: (a) provi di ng i nf ormati on to those consi deri ng pre K - 12 and communi ty prof essi onal
careers that wi 1 1 hel p such students intheir career deci si on- maki ng; ( b) advi si ng appl i cants of
non-acaderri c cri teri a consi dered i n adrri ssi ons deci si ons made by the U ni versi ty's pre K - 12 and
community professional preparation programs; (c) servi ng as the basis for feedback provided to
students i n these programs regardi ng thei r progress toward mastery of al I program obj ecti ves; and
(d) servi ng as the basi s f or the f i nal assessment of attai nment of graduati on requi rements and
recommendati on for certi fi cati on.
Candi dates i n the undergraduate teacher preparati on programs wi 1 1 be requi red to achi eve
sati sfactory rati ngs on the Col I ege of Educati on Foundati onal Competenci es/Techni cal Standards
(or, if eval uati ons are not yet avai I abl e, submit a Col I ege of Educati on Foundati onal
Competencies/Technical Standards Acknowledgement Form) as part of the Col I ege's selective
adrri ssi ons revi ew i n the sophomore or j uni or year. Self -assessments of candi dates and faculty
eval uati ons of students on the Foundati onal Competenci es/Techni cal Standards al so wi 1 1 occur
duri ng each f i el d/i nternshi p experi ence. Students wi 1 1 be moni tored and gi ven feedback throughout
the program At specif i ed poi nts, students wi 1 1 be notif i ed of i nadequaci es that may prevent them
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from progressi ng through thei r program Documentati on and consensus regard ng the students
f uncti oni ng wi 1 1 be sought before any acti on i s taken. Candi dates who experi ence def i ci enci es i n
any areas wi 1 1 be encouraged to seek appropri ate prof essi onal hel p from uni versi ty or other sources.
I f the probl em seems to be beyond remedi ati on, adrri ssi on and/or conti nuati on i n the prof essi onal
programs, graduation, or recommendation for certification may be denied.
Foundational Competencies/Technical standards may be met with, or without, accommodations.
The University complies with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the
A meri cans with Di sabi I iti es Act of 1990. Therefore, the Col I ege of Educati on wi 1 1 endeavor to make
reasonabl e accommodati ons with respect to its techni cal standards for an appl i cant with a di sabi I ity
who i s otherwi se qual if i ed. For detai I ed i nformati on on the Col I ege of Educati on Foundati onal
Competenci es/Techni cal Standards, see www. educati on. umd.edu/studenti nf o/teachercert. html
Advising
The Student Servi ces Off i ce provi des acaderri c advi si ng for educati on students regardi ng adrri ssi on,
ori entati on, regi strati on, graduati on, and certifi cati on. At other ti mes, students who have been
adrri tted to the Col I ege of E ducati on recei ve acaderri c advi si ng through thei r departments.
Advi si ng i s mandatory i n the Col I ege of Educati on: Students must be advi sed pri or to regi strati on
each semester. Students shoul d consul t an advi sor i n the acaderri c department for further
i nformati on about the mandatory advi si ng requi rement.
Students are requi red to compl ete an acaderri c audit i n the Off i ce of Student Servi ces upon
adrri ssi on to the prof essi onal teacher educati on degree program U ndergraduates are expected to
compl ete thei r degree program i n a ti mel y manner and to adhere to program benchmarks.
I nformati on about program benchmarks and four-year pi ans i s avai I abl e on the Student Servi ces
website at http://www.educati on. umd.edu/studenti nf o/current/ugmaj or-currented. html .
Departments and C enters
The Col I ege i s organi zed i nto seven departments, three of whi ch offer undergraduate maj ors i n
teacher educati on: the Department of Curri cul um and I nstructi on, whi ch offers el ementary and
secondary educati on programs; the Department of H uman Devel opment and I nstitute for Chi I d
Study, whi ch offers an earl y chi I dhood program and the Department of Sped al E ducati on. I n
additi on, the Col I ege i ncl udes a number of centers that offer sped al resources and f aci I iti es to
students, faculty, and the community:
Center for Accel erati ng Student Learni ng
Center for C hi I dren, Relati onshi ps and C ul ture
Center for Educati on Pol i cy and Leadershi p
Center for I integrated Latent Variable Research (CI LVR)
Center of Literacy, Language, and Culture
Center for M athemati cs Educati on
Center for Y oung Chi I dren
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Connections Beyond Sight and Sound
I institute for the Study of Excepti oral Chi I dren and Y outh
I nternati oral Center for Transcultural Educati on
K-16 Partnershi p and Development Center
Maryland Assessment Research Center for Education Success (MARCES)
M aryl and I nstitute for M i nority Achi evement and U rban Educati on
Maryland Literacy Research Center
Pri nci pi ed Assessment Desi gn for I nqui ry i n Sci ence (PA Dl )
Sci ence Teachi ng Center
M i d-Ati anti c Center for M athemati cs Teachi ng & L earni ng
National Center on Education, Disability, and J uvenilej ustice
Minors
The Col lege of Education offers five rri nors:
1. The M i nor i n Secondary Educati on i ncl udes 15 credits and provi des opportuniti es for
undergraduate subj ect area rraj ors to enrol Una sequence of educati on courses that he! ps them to
deterrri ne i f teachi ng i s a vi abl e career opti on for them For more i nf ormati on about the secondary
educati on rri nor, contact the Derailment of C urri cul um and I nstructi on, 1207 B enj arri n B ui I di ng .
2. The M i nor i n Sped al Educati on provi des opportuniti es for undergraduate students to enrol Una
sequence of educati on courses to deterrri ne if worki ng with students with di sabi I iti es i s a vi abl e
career option. For students i interested i n pursi ng this career option, a one-year M .Ed. program
I eadi ng to certif i cati on as a sped al educator, i s al so avai I abl e. For more i nf ormati on about the
18-credit special education minor, see www.education.urrd.edu/EDSP/news/rrinorSpEd.pdf
3. The M i nor i n Second Language Education (TESOL) provides opportunities for undergraduate
subj ect area maj ors to compl ete a sequence of courses that he! ps them prepare for careers as
teachers of E ngl i sh as a second I anguage i n U S school s and/or prepare them for rol es as teachers of
E ngl i sh as a f ore! gn I anguage i n i nternati oral setti ngs. 1 1 i ncl udes coursework from the Derailment
of Curri cul um and I nstructi on and the Department of H uman Devel opment. For more i nf ormati on
abouttheTESOL minor, contact the Derailment of Curriculum and Instruction, 1207 Benjamin
Building.
4. The M i nor i n H uman Devel opment provi des a ri gorous f oundati on i n human devel opment for
students who wi sh to support thei r maj or f i el d of study with knowl edge of human growth and
devel opment across multi pi e domai ns and devel opmental stages, as we! I as knowl edge re! ated to
pri nci pi es of teachi ng and I earni ng and/or who desi re acti ve parti ci pati on i n human devel opment
research under the supervi si on of H uman Devel opment f acul ty i n I aboratory setti ngs. Contact the
Human Development undergraduate minor advisor, Dr. Megan Hurley, at mhurl eyl@umd.edu or
301-405-7233 for more i nf ormati on or to arrange an advi si ng appoi ntment.
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5. The E DCP M i nor i n Leadershi p Studi es promotes col I ege student I eadershi p devel opment by
educati ng undergraduate students for and about I eadershi p i n a compl ex worl d. The goal of the
rri nor i s to prepare students to serve eff ecti vel y i n formal and i nf ormal I eadershi p rol es i n campus,
I ocal , nati onal , and gl oral contexts. Faculty and students i n the rri nor are dedi cated to advanci ng the
field of leadershi p studies by bui Idi ng upon and critical ly eval rati ng existi ng theoretical,
research- based, and practical knowledge. For more information, see Beth Niehaus (0110 Stamp
Student U ni on, eni eraus@um edu) .
Specialized Academic Procyams
Secondary Education Prog-am OptionsThe Col I ege of Educati on has multi pi e pathways for
students who are i interested i n teachi ng at the secondary I eve! .
The Dual Major option, whi ch i s desi gned for i ncorri ng freshmen or sophomores, I eads to the
Bachel or's degree with a maj or i n an acaderri c content area pi us a second maj or i n secondary
educati on. A 1 1 secondary maj ors are requi red to have an acaderri c content maj or whi ch sati sri es the
requi rements of the acaderri c department and meets the standards for teacher certifi card on.
Candi dates who f ol I ow the proposed sequenci ng of courses can compl ete both maj ors i n four years
with careful advi sement and schedul i ng.
The Certificate Proojam requi res compl eti on of an acaderri c maj or, i ncl udi ng coursework specif i c
to meet certifi cati on standards i n the certifi cate area, and a bachel or's degree i n an approved
acaderri c content area, pi us the compl eti on of a certifi cate program i n secondary educati on to meet
requi rements i n U M 's approved program for M SDE certifi cati on. Sel ected coursework from the
M i nor i n Secondary Educati on may be taken pri or to adrri ssi on to the Certifi cate Program opti on.
The Five-Year I ntecyated Master's with Certification Prog-am, which is i ntended for content
majors enteri ng the j unior or senior year, is for talented students with a rri ni mum GPA of 3.0 who
seek to combi ne undergraduate studi es i n the content area and prof essi onal educati on as a
f oundati on for a focused prof essi onal year at the graduate I eve! I eadi ng to secondary- 1 eve!
certifi cati on i n the subj ect f i el d and the M aster's of Educati on degree. As undergraduates, admitted
students compl ete the! r baccal aureate degrees with a maj or i n the rel evant content area and a
rri ni mum of 12 credits i n prof essi onal educati on studi es rel ated to teacher certifi cati on
requi rements. I n thei r f ifth year, they enrol I i n a f ul I -year i nternshi p and compl ete graduate- 1 evel
prof essi onal studi es that make them el i gi bl e for teacher certi f i cati on and the master's of educati on
degree.
For detai I ed i nf orrnati on about these secondary educati on program opti ons, contact the Department
of Curri cul um and I nstructi on, 1207 Benj arri n B ui I di ng.
College Honors Prop/ am
U ndergradrate teacher educati on maj ors meeti ng certai n schol asti c requi rements may parti ci pate i n
theCollegeof Education Honors Program The objective of this program isto examine the field of
educati on at I evel s of depth and breadth that go beyond that provi ded by any one teacher
prerarati on sequence. The program consi sts of three components: group, cross-di sci pi i nary, and
i ndi vidral study. The Honors Program represents an excel lent spri ngboard for students with
aspi rati ons to go on to graduate school . For further i nformati on contact Dr. Chri sty Corbi n, 1117H
Benj arri n B ui I di ng, 301-405-7793.
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Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations
The Col lege sponsors chapters of Phi Delta Kappa; the Teacher Education Association of Maryland
Students (TEAMS), a state/national education association; the Student Assembly, a student
governance organization; and Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society in education. The Mary McLeod
B ethune Sod ety i s a pre- prof essi onal organi zati on concerned wi th rri nori ty i ssues and educati on. A
chapter of the Counci I for Excepti onal Chi I dren i s open to undergraduate and graduate students i n
Special Education.
The PI an of Organi zati on for the Col I ege of Educati on cal I s for undergraduate student
representation on both the Col I ege of Education Assembly and Col I ege Senate. These organizations
assume a critical role in policy development for the Col lege of Education. TheAssembly meets at
I east once a year duri ng the f al I semester for i ts annual meeti ng. Senate meeti ngs typi cal I y occur
once a month duri ng the f al I and spri ng semesters. Si x f ul I -ti me undergraduate students are el ected
at large as voting members of the Assembly. At least one representative from each of the
departments wi th undergraduates serves on the A ssembl y . Of the si x A ssembl y members, one i s
el ected to serve as a del egate to the Col I ege of E ducati on Senate. Students i nterested i n recei vi ng
further i nf orrreti on about the Col I ege A ssembl y or Senate shoul d contact the Off i ce of Student
Services, Room 1204 Benjamin.
I n several departments there are i nf ormal organi zati ons of students. Students shoul d contact the
i ndi vi dual departments or, i n the case of Col I ege- wi de groups, the Student Servi ces off i ce, for
addi ti onal i nf ormati on regardi ng these organi zati ons.
Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional
f i ranci al assi stance programs and, i n cooperati on wi th other uni versi ty off i ces, parti ci pates i n the
awardi ng of schol arshi ps to deservi ng students. For i nf ormati on (i ncl udi ng detai I s regardi ng the
new TEACH grants), visit: www.fi ranci al ai d. umd.edu .
I n addi ti on, contri buti ons from the Col I ege of E ducati on A I urmi and F ri ends have made i t possi bl e
to award a number of $1,000 schol arshi ps to deservi ng undergraduate and graduate students each
acaderri c year. These awards are based on the f ol I owi ng criteri a:
• academic performance
• financial need
• I eadershi p and contri buti ons to the fi el d of educati on or
commitment to potenti al I eadershi p i n the f i el d of educati on
• encouragement of a diverse and multicultural community
Schol arshi p appl i cati ons may be obtai ned i n the Off i ce of Student Servi ces ( 1204 B enj ami n) .
A ppl i cati ons al so are avai I abl e on-l i ne
http://www. educati on. umd.edu/studenti nfo/schol arshi ps/i ndexhtml .
For more i nformati on about the Col I ege of Educati on Schol arshi ps, i ncl udi ng deadl i nes and
appl i cati on materi al s, contact the Off i ce of Student Servi ces ( 1204 B enj ami n) .
Awards
Maryland Teachers of Promise Program
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Each year, the Col lege identifies five to seven of its most prorrisi ng gifted pre-service educators,
who are seni ors and who pi an to teach i n the state of M aryl and. These students become part of a
sel ect group of outstandi ng pre-servi ce and veteran teachers parti ci pati ng i n a mentor-prot@)®
program and educational I nstitute As part of the program each student is pai red with an
award- wi nni ng veteran teacher mentor (Teacher of the Y ear, M i I ken N ati onal E ducator, B I ue
Ri bbon School M aster Teacher, etc.), who provi des gui dance and support duri ng the transiti on
peri od i nto teachi ng. For more i nformati on about thi s program contact Dr. Kathy A ngel etti ,
Assistant Dean (kangd@umd.edu).
Student Engagement and Service Units
Student Services Office
1204 Benj arri n B ui I di ng, 301-405-2344
www.education.umd.edu/studenti nfo
The Student Servi ces Off i ce provi des acaderri c advi si ng for educati on rraj ors regardi ng adrri ssi on,
ori entati on, regi strati on, graduati on, and certif i cati on. I nformati on about the Praxi s assessments and
the Col I ege of E ducati on Schol arshi ps al so i s avai I abl e i n Student Servi ces.
Educational Technology Services
0234 Benj ami n B ui I di ng, 301-405-3611
E ducati onal Technol ogy Servi ces he! ps the Col I ege advance the eff ecti ve use of technol ogy i n
support of student I earni ng. The Center provi des a range of technol ogy and medi a resources and
servi ces to faculty and students. The Center al so offers prof essi onal devel opment courses,
technol ogy pi anni ng, consul ti ng assi stance, and other outreach servi ces to educators and pol i cy
makers throughout the state and region. A number of research, development, and demonstration
acti vi ti es i n educati onal technol ogy al so are conducted through the Center's grants and contracts
with federal, state, and private funding sources.
Career Center
3100 Hornbake Library; 301-314-7225
www.CareerCenter.umd.edu
A 1 1 seni ors graduati ng i n the Col I ege of Educati on are encouraged to compl ete a credenti al s f i I e
wi th the Career Center. C redenti al s consi st of student teachi ng eval uati ons and recommendati ons
from acaderri c and prof essi onal sources. A n i ni ti al regi strati on f ee i s requi red and enabl es the
Career Center to send a students credenti al s to i interested educati onal empl overs, as i ndi cated by the
student. Students al so may f i I e credenti al s i f compl eti ng teacher certi f i cati on requi rements or
advanced degrees and if i interested i n teachi ng, adrri ni strati ve or research positions i n education.
Other servi ces avai I abl e through TE RP (The E mpl oyment Regi strati on Program) i ncl ude j ob
I i sti ngs i n pri vate and publ i c school s and i nsti tuti ons of hi gher I earni ng, on-campus i ntervi ews wi th
i n-state and out-of-state school systems, and resume referral to empl overs i interested i n hi ri ng
educati on maj ors. I nformati on and appl i cati ons from school systems throughout the country, j ob
search publ i cati ons, and vari ous empl oyment di rectori es are avai I abl e i n the Career Center.
A.J AMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ENGR)
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3110 J eong H . K i m E ngi neeri ng B ui I di ng, 301-405-8335
www.eng.umd.edu
Dean: Darryll Pines
Associate Dean(s): WilliamFourney, Gary A. Pertmer
The mission of theClark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland isto provide quality
engi neeri ng educati on, to conduct strong research programs, to foster a cl ose partnershi p with
i ndustry and government, and to provi de rel ated servi ce to the campus community and the
communi ty at I arge. A maj or focus of the School 'sactivitiesisto provi de a qual i ty engi neeri ng
education with sufficient scope to include the basic and specialized engineering training necessary
to the current and emergi ng needs of soci ety. The School has rel ated responsi bi I ity to contri bute to
the advancement of knowl edge by conduct] ng research at the cutti ng edge of sci ence and
technol ogy. Si nee sci ence and technol ogy are rapi dl y advanci ng, the School al so has a prof essi onal
responsi bi I ity to provi de conti nui ng educati on programs so the practi ci ng engi neer can rerrai n
effective. The School faculty and adrri ni strati on also sees as part of its mission, an obi igation to
serve the needs of the campus community and the community at I arge i n the spi rit of col I egi al
cooperation.
E ngi neers al so occupy an i ntermedi ary positi on between sci end sts and the publ i c because, i n
additi on to understandi ng sci entif i c pri nci pi es, they are concerned with the ti rri ng, econorri cs, and
val ues that def i ne the use and appl i cati on of those pri nci pi es. With thi s i n rri nd the School fosters a
cl ose partnershi p with i ndustry and government, and al so reaches out to both the campus community
at I arge with its servi ces.
Admission Requirements
Di rect Admissions Reqii rements
1. Admission to theClark School of Engi neering is limited. Applicants are reviewed and will be
admitted directiy on a competitive basis. Evaluation is based on high school grades, standardized
test scores, activities, leadershi p and demonstrations of potential to succeed. An appl i cant may
appl y to any of the maj ors offered wi thi n the School . A n appl i cant al so has the opti on of enteri ng as
an U ndeci ded E ngi neeri ng maj or and wi 1 1 typi cal I y choose a degree program i n the f i rst year.
2. National Merit and National A chi evement Fi rial ists and Serri finalists, Maryland Distinguished
Schol ar F i nal i sts, and B anneker/K ey Schol ars are adrri tted di recti y to the School A caderri c
Benchmarks
For Year Plan
The Cl ark School of E ngi neeri ng has expectati ons and pol i ci es that are desi gned to promote the
success of i ts students and to ensure ti mel y progress to the degree. A student, i n consul tati on wi th
School and Departmental advi sors, i s requi red to devel op an i ndi vi dual pi an f or ti mel y compl eti on
of hi s/her degree program The pi an wi 1 1 be revi ewed by the student and hi s/her advi sor on a
regul ar basi s and revi sed, i f necessary, as i ndi vi dual ci rcumstances change. U nder normal
ci rcumstances, a student i s expected to compl ete hi s/her degree requi rements i n no more than four
years.
Benchmarks
Directiy admitted freshmen will be subject to an academic review at the end of the semester in
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whi ch they attai n 45 U ni versi ty of M aryl and credits. I n order to successful I y compl ete the revi ew,
students must have an overal I G PA of at I east 2. and have compl eted E N E S 100, F undamental
Studi es E ngl i sh, one D i stri buted Studi es Course from the H umani ti es or Sod al Sci ences, and the
following sequence of Gateway requirements: MATH 141, PHYS 161, and CHEM 113 or CHEM
135 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Onl y one repeat of a si ngl e course to the set of Gateway courses, ei ther at the U ni versi ty of
M aryl and or at any other uni versi ty or col I ege, wi 1 1 be consi dered to meet the revi ew requi rements.
A course i n whi ch a grade of W (withdrawn) i s earned i s counted as an attempt. Students who f ai I to
meet these requirements by the semester in which they attain 45 University of Maryland credits may
be di smi ssed from the C I ark School and may not reappl y . D i srri ssed students may appeal i n wri ti ng
di recti y to the A ssoci ate Dean of Retenti on, G raduati on and Career Servi ces i n the C I ark School .
The second benchmark revi ew occurs two semesters after the 45 credit revi ew, and the thi rd
benchmark revi ew occurs two semesters after the second revi ew. Transfer students admitted to the
C I ark School wi 1 1 be subj ect to onl y the second and thi rd benchmark revi ews.
Each acaderri c program has specif i c benchmark requi rements. Refer to
www, em. umd.edu/advi si ng/advi si na_4-year- pi ans. html for program benchmarks.
Transfer Admission
Di rect Admissions Reqii rements
Internal and External Transfer students will be di recti y admitted to the CI ark School if they meetthe
Gateway requirements, MATH141, PHYS 161, CHEM 113 or CHEM 135 with a grade of 2.0 or
better, have compl eted F undamental Studi es E ngl i sh, have compl eted at I east one H umani ti es or
Soci al Studi es course, and have a ni ni mum cumul ati ve G PA of 3. i n al I col I ege- 1 eve! coursework,
and who have not previously been admitted to the Clark School of Engi neeri ng. Only one repeat of
a single course to the set of Gateway courses, either at the University of Maryland or at any other
uni versi ty or col I ege, wi 1 1 be consi dered to meet the revi ew requi rements. A course i n whi ch a grade
of W (withdrawn) is earned is counted as an attempt. Students should wait until all gateway
requi rements are compl ete before appl yi ng f or adrri ssi on to the School .
Appeal Process
All students denied admission to the Clark School may appeal the decision i n writi ng di rectiy to the
Associate Dean of Retention, Graduation and Career Services i n the Clark School . External transfer
students who are deni ed adrri ssi on to the U ni versi ty may appeal to the Off i ce of U ndergraduate
Admissions of the University.
Special Note
Students with a previous B. A. orB.S. degree will be admitted to the Clark School of Engineering
with a rri ni mum GPA of 3.0 i n al I col lege-level coursework and a completion of MATH 140,
MATH141, CHEM 113 or CHEM 135, and PHYS 161 with a grade of 2.0 or higher in each.
Post-baccal aureate students must meet al I transfer adrri ssi on requi rements.
There may be some courses whi ch are not offered by the school s parti ci pati ng i n the engi neeri ng
transfer program Students shoul d i nvesti gate the f easi bility of compl eti ng these courses i n summer
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school at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and before starti ng thei r j uni or course work i n the f al I semester.
Undergraduate Decree Requiremenfc^DecfeeOptions
Structure of E ngi neeri ng Curri cul a: Courses i n the normal curri cul um or program and prescri bed
credit hours I eadi ng to the degree of Bachel or of Sci ence (with curri cul um desi gnati on) are outi i ned
i n the sections descri bi ng each department i n the Clark School of Engi neeri ng. No student may
modify the prescri bed number of hours without sped al perrri ssi on from the Dean of the School . The
courses i n each curri cul um may be cl assif i ed i n the f ol I owi ng categori es:
1. Courses i n the CORE L i beral A rts and Sci ence Studi es Program
2. Courses in the physical sciences, mathematics, chemistry, physics.
3. Rel ated techni cal courses, engi neeri ng sci ences and other courses approved for one curri cul um
but offered by another department.
4. Courses i n the maj or department. A student shoul d obtai n written approval for any substituti on
of courses from the department chai r and the Dean of the School . The courses i n each engi neeri ng
curri cul um as classified below, form a sequential and developmental pattern i n subject matter. I n
thi s respect, curri cul a i n engi neeri ng may differ from curri cul a i n other col I eges. Some regul ati ons
whi ch are general I y appl i cabl e to al I students may need cl ari f i cati on for purposes of orderl y
adrri ni strati on among engi neeri ng students (see the A caderri c Regul ati ons i n chapter 4) . M oreover,
the C I ark School of E ngi neeri ng establ i shes pol i ci es whi ch suppl ement uni versi ty regul ati ons.
School Regulations
1. The responsi bi I ity for proper regi strati on and for sati sfyi ng stated prerequi sites for any course
must rest with the student as does the responsi bi I ity for proper achi evement i n courses i n whi ch the
student i s enrol I ed. Each student shoul d be f ami I i ar with the provi si ons of thi s catal og, i ncl udi ng the
Academic Regulations.
2. Requi red courses i n mathemati cs, physi cs, and chemi stry have hi ghest pri ori ty. 1 1 i s strongl y
recommended that every engi neeri ng student regi ster for mathemati cs and cherri stry or
mathematics and physics each semester unti I the student has f ul I y satisfied requi rements of the
Cl ark School of E ngi neeri ng i n these subj ects.
3. To be el igi blefor a bachelor's degree i n the Clark School of Engi neeri ng, a student must have an
overal I average of at least a 2.0 and a grade of C (2.0) or better i n al I engi neeri ng and CM SC
courses used to sati sfy maj or requi rements. Responsi bi I ity for knowi ng and meeti ng al I graduati on
requi rements i n any curri cul um rests with the student.
4. I n addition to the requirement for a C (2.0) or better in all engineering and CMSC courses, all
students who begin col lege- level work, either at the University of Maryland or any other institution
i n the Spri ng 2005 semester or I ater, must recei ve a grade of C (2. 0) or hi gher i n al I techni cal
courses (eg. mathematics, physics, etc) used to satisfy major requirements.
5. A course taken at U M i n whi ch a grade has been earned may not be repeated vi a transfer from
another institution.
6. Students in the Clark School of Engineering must havea minimum 2.0 University of Maryland
GPA to enrol I i n courses at another i nstitution.
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7. A 1 1 students are requi red to compl ete a number of general educati on courses and must f ol I ow the
university's requirements regarding completion of the general education (CORE) Program Consult
the A cademi c Regul ati ons seed on of thi s catal og for addi ti onal i nf orrreti on. E ngi neeri ng students
who began col lege- level work (ei ther at the Uni versity of Maryl and or at other institutions) during
the Fal I 1989 semester or I ater are requi red to compl ete a j uni or- 1 evel techni cal writi ng course
regardl ess of thei r performance i n freshman E ngl i sh cl asses. Thi s represents a School pol i cy, not a
U ni versi ty- wi de pol i cy .
8. A 1 1 degree programs i n the CI ark School of E ngi neeri ng requi re a rri ni mum of 120 credits pi us
satisfaction of all department, School, and University general education (CORE) program
requi rements. Students shoul d be aware that for al I currenti y exi sti ng engi neeri ng programs the total
number of credits necessary for the degree exceeds 120 by some number that depends on the
specific major.
C urri cul a for the vari ous engi neeri ng departments are gi ven i n thi s catal og to i 1 1 ustrate how the
programs can be completed i n four years. These curricula are rigorous and relatively difficult.
Surveys have shown that only about one-thi rd to one- half of the students actual I y receive an
engi neeri ng degree i n four years. The maj ority of students (whether at M aryl and or at other
engi neeri ng school s rati onwi de) compl ete the engi neeri ng program i n four and one- hal f to f i ve
years. 1 1 i s quite f easi bl e for a student to stretch out any curri cul urn; thi s may be necessary or
desi rabl e for a vari ety of reasons. H owever, students shoul d seek competent advi si ng i n order to
ensure that courses are taken i n the proper sequence.
A 1 1 students are urged to compl ete a seni or audi t usi ng Degree N avi gator and revi ew wi th thei r
departmental advi sor at I east two semesters pri or to graduati on. The purpose of the seni or audit i s to
di scuss acaderri c progress and corf i rm that graduati on requi rements are bei ng compl eted.
Departments and Decrees
The CI ark School of E ngi neeri ng offers the degree of Bachel or of Sci ence i n the f ol I owi ng f i el ds of
study: Aerospace Engineering, Bioengi neeri ng, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Computer E ngi neeri ng, E I ectri cal E ngi neeri ng, F i re Protecti on E ngi neeri ng, M ateri al s Sci ence and
E ngi neeri ng, M echani cal E ngi neeri ng. A 1 1 of the above programs are accredited by the E ngi neeri ng
A ccredi tati on Comrri ssi on of the A ccredi tati on B oard for E ngi neeri ng and Technol ogy (A B ET) .
Freshman-Sophomore Years
The freshman and sophomore years i n engi neeri ng are desi gned to I ay a strong f oundati on i n
mathemati cs, physi cal sci ences, and the engi neeri ng sci ences upon whi ch the student wi 1 1 1 ater
devel op a prof essi onal program duri ng the upper di vi si on (j uni or and seni or) years. D uri ng the f i rst
two years, students are i introduced to tine concepts of engi neeri ng desi gn and work i n
multidi sci pi i nary teams. The School course requi rements for the freshman and sophomore years are
si rri I ar for al I students, regardl ess of thei r i ntended acaderri c program thus aff ordi ng the student
maxi mum f I exi bi I i ty i n crioosi ng a sped f i c engi neeri ng sped al i zati on.
E ng neeri ng Sciences
E ngi neeri ng Sci ence courses represent a common core of basi c materi al offered to students of
several different departments. A 1 1 freshman and sophomore students of engi neeri ng are requi red to
takeENES 100. Other ENES courses, 102, 220, and 221, are specified by the different departments
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or taken by the student as electi ves. The responsi bi I ity for teachi ng the engi neeri ng science courses
i s di vi ded among the engi neeri ng departments. I n addi ti on to the core courses noted above, several
courses of general i nterest to engi neeri ng or non-engi neeri ng students have been gi ven E N E S
desi gnati ons. See the L i st of A pproved Courses i n chapter 8 for further descri pti ons of these courses.
Freshman Cirriculum
See i ndi vidual department requi rements i n the Departments and M ajors section of this site. Enteri ng
freshman math pi acement i s deterrri ned sol el y by performance on the U ni versi ty math pi acement
exam and not on the M ath SAT score. PI acement i n M ATH 115 or I ower wi 1 1 del ay by a semester
el i gi bi I ity to take certai n engi neeri ng courses.
SophomoreYear
N o I ater than the sophomore year, a student shoul d sel ect an acaderri c degree program (A erospace,
Bioengi neeri ng, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Materials
Sci ence and E ngi neeri ng) and thi s department assumes the responsi bi I ity for the students acaderri c
gui dance, counsel i ng, and program pi anni ng from that poi nt unti I the compl eti on of the degree
requi rements of that program as wel I as the School . For the specif i c requi rements, see the
curri cul um I i sti ng i n each engi neeri ng department.
Advising
Advi si ng i s mandatory for al I students i n the CI ark School . Advi si ng for freshmen and undeci ded
engi neeri ng students i s provi ded by the Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dvi si ng and A caderri c Support,
I ocated i n Room 1131 G I enn L . M arti n H al 1 , 301-405-9973, and i s avai I abl e by appoi ntment
M onday through F ri day from 8: 30 a. m to 4: 30 p. m Wal k- i n advi si ng i s al so avai I abl e at sped f i c
ti mes duri ng the week. A ppoi ntments for other hours can be made by sped al request. Students with
a ded ared engi neeri ng maj or shoul d seek advi si ng from thei r acaderri c department. Refer to the
individual program for additional information.
Minors
Minor in Engineering Leadership Development: 16 credits. Preparing engineering students for
I if e-l org I eadershi p rol es i n educati on, i industry, and government i s the goal of the rri nor i n
engi neeri ng I eadershi p devel opment. The ni nor wi 1 1 compl ement the techni cal ski 1 1 s and knowl edge
students acqui re duri ng thei r acaderri c careers to better prepare them for I eadershi p and
col I aborati ve rol es i n thei r prof essi onal futures. Students may earn the rri nor and a notati on on thei r
off i ci al transcri pt by compl eti ng coursework whi ch focuses on communi cati on, gl oral awareness,
proj ect management, understandi ng onesel f and worki ng eff ecti vel y wi th others. Contact the rri nor
advisor, Jane Fines (jfines@umd.edu), or vi sit the web at www, ursp. umd.edu/l eadershi p/i ndex. html
for more i nf orrnati on.
I nbernational Engineering: 15 to 21 credits. I n addition to a strong engi neeri ng background, there
i s a need for engi neers with cross-cultural experi ence and f orei gn I anguage abi I iti es. Students may
earn the rri nor by compl eti ng a course i n I nternati onal B usi ness Cultures for E ngi neeri ng and
Technology and additional courses in language, culture studies, or internationally related studies,
pi us an engi neeri ng experi ence abroad. Contact the rri nor advi sor, Cai ne F ranci s
(cf ranci 4@umd.edu), or vi sit the web at www. ursp. umd.edu/i nternati onal/i ndex. html for more
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i nf ormati on. Students who f ul f i 1 1 rri nor requi rements wi 1 1 recei ve a notati on on thei r off i ci al
transcript.
Nanoscienoe and Technology: 15 credits. Explosive growth in the field of nanometer scale science
and technol ogy (N S&T) has I ed i n the past few years to many technol ogi cal advances i n devi ces and
materi al s structured at the nanometer seal e. The I nterdi sci pi i nary M i nor Program of Study i n
N anosci ence and Technol ogy i s i ntended to prepare parti ci pati ng students for a career i n thi s
rapi dl y devel opi ng f i el d. Thi s program draws upon the consi derabl e experti se i n nanosci ence at the
U ni versi ty of M aryl and, i n departments di stri buted among three school s, E ngi neeri ng, Computer,
M athemati cs and Physi cal Sci ences and Cherri stry and L if e Sci ences. Students take courses i n
Fabrication/Synthesis and Characterization, which emphasize the experimental side of NS&T, as
wel I as F undamental Sci ence and Sped al i zati on E I ecti ves, whi ch teach the underl yi ng pri nci pi es
and directions, and include underlying theory and the motivations for NS&T. Visitthe web site
www, nanocenter. umd.edu/educati on/nano_mi nor/nano_mi nor, php for more i nf ormati on.
Nuclear E ng neeri ng 15 credits. The need for engi neers with knowl edge of nucl ear engi neeri ng
topi cs wi 1 1 grow si gni f i canti y i n the corn ng years, wi th new nucl ear pi ants bei ng pi anned, exi sti ng
pi ants conti nui ng operati on, and i ncreasi ng i ndustri al and medi cal uses of radi ati on sources. The
rri nor i n N ucl ear E ngi neeri ng provi des an engi neeri ng student with an understandi ng of nucl ear
engi neeri ng and its appl i cati on to many different f i el ds, such as power generati on, reactor operati on,
and i ndustri al uses. Students i n the rri nor wi 1 1 1 earn the fundamental s of nucl ear reactor
engi neeri ng, radi ati on i nteracti ons and measurement, power pi ant desi gn concepts, and reactor
safety and risk assessment. The rri nor is open to any student i n the Clark School of Engi neeri ng.
ContactDr. G.A. Pertmer (pertmer@umd.edu) for further information. Students who fulfill minor
requi rements wi 1 1 recei ve a notati on on thei r off i ci al transcri pt.
Project Management 15 credits. A basic understanding of project management is becoming
i ncreasi ngi y i mportant for engi neers. Such knowl edge enabl es them to contri bute i mmedi atel y to
empl overs, and to advance thei r careers. I n additi on to a strong engi neeri ng background, there i s
si gnif i cant need for engi neers to understand the fundamental s of managi ng proj ects i n order to
eff ecti vel y parti ci pate as members of proj ect teams. Students who successful I y compl ete rri nor
requi rements will receive a notati on on their official transcript. Contact John Cable, Project
M anagement M i nor Advi sor (j cabl e@umd.edu) or vi sit the web site
www, pm umd.edu/urxJergrad_prc)arams/uriderarad_mi nor_courses/i ndex. html for more
information.
Living-Learning Programs
FLEXUS: TheDr. Marilyn Be man Pol I ans Women in Engineering Living & Learning
Community
Director: Paige Smith
Women i n E ngi neeri ng Program
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, 301-405-3931
The Women in Engi neeri ng Li ving& Learning Community (WIE LLC) is open to any first year
engi neeri ng student (male or female) with an i nterest i n promoti ng gender diversity i n the field of
engi neeri ng. Students who compl ete the f i rst year of the program are i nvi ted to parti ci pate i n a
second year. The program seeks to promote community among f i rst and second year engi neeri ng
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students comrri tted to gender di versi ty i n the f i el d and to provi de encouragement and support for
acaderri c and prof essi onal success by: ( 1) i ntroduci ng students to women mentors and rol e model s;
(2) offering professional and personal development opportunities; (3) helping students make
connect] ons with peers i n engi neeri ng and (4) rei nforci ng i mportant techni cal ski 1 1 s needed to
succeed i n engi neeri ng. The components of this I i vi ng and learni ng program i ncl ude a one credit
semi nar course, course cl usteri ng, resi denti al housi ng on a common f I oor in E 1 1 i cott H al I and
resources provi ded i n the resi dence hal I .
College Park Scholars- Science, Technology, and Society
Director: Dr. Betsy Mendelsohn
Co-sponsored by the Clark School of Engineering, the Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
prgoram i s one of the 12 1 i vi ng/l earni ng programs offered by the Col I ege Park Schol ars Program
Thi s two year program for acaderri cal I y tal ented freshmen and sophomores i s open to al I maj ors
who are i interested i n exarri ni ng the i mportance of soci al processes that shape sci entif i c research
and technol ogi cal devel opment, and conversel y, the ways that sci ence and technol ogy shape
society. The STS program sponsors social activities that bui Id community and complement
classroom work.
Specialized Academic Procyams
Dual Decree Program
The Dual Degree Program is a cooperative arrangement between the Clark School of Engi neeri ng
and sel ected col I eges whi ch al I ows students to earn undergraduate degrees from both institutionsin
approxi matel y f i ve years. A student i n the D ual Degree Program wi 1 1 attend hi s/her col I ege for
approxi matel y three acaderri c years ( rri ni mum 90 semester hours) and the C I ark School of
Engineering at the University of Maryland for approximately two academic years (approximately 60
semester hours, hours requi red deterrri ned i ndi vi dual I y) .
Dual degree candi dates may parti ci pate i n any of the baccal aureate programs i n the CI ark School of
E ngi neeri ng on a space avai I abl e basi s.
A t the present ti me the parti ci pad ng i nsti tuti ons i n M aryl and and the District of Columbia are
A meri can U ni versi ty, B owi e State U ni versi ty, Col umbi a U ni on Col I ege, Coppi n State Col I ege,
Frostburg State University, Morgan State University, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, St.
Mary's Col I ege of Maryland, Salisbury University, Towson University, McDaniel College, Trinity
Col I ege, and Washi ngton Col I ege. A I so parti ci pati ng i n the program are K entucky State U ni versi ty,
King Col I ege in Tennessee, Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania and Xavier University in
Louisiana.
E noj neeri ng Abroad
Preparati on for practi ci ng engi neeri ng i n the gl oral marketpl ace i s i mportant for new engi neers and
al so for engi neers to advance i n thei r career. The CI ark School offers opportuniti es for students to
study abroad i n I ocati ons around the worl d duri ng thei r col I ege career. Students may el ect to study
abroad for one or two semesters or parti ci pate i n a short-term summer or wi nter term program
I nternshi ps and research experi ences abroad are al so avai I abl e. Some study/i nternshi p abroad
programs requi re f I uency i n the rati ve I anguage, whi I e other programs offer opportuni ti es i n
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E ngl i sh. Faculty advi sors and the study abroad advi sor wi 1 1 he! p students sel ect an appropri ate
program and course work.
For further i nformati on on the CI ark School 's i nternati onal programs, students shoul d contact the
I nternati onal E ngi neeri ng Programs off i ce at engi neersabroad(g)umd.edu or vi sit the web site at
www, ursp. umd.edu/i nternati onal l\ ndex. html .
College Honors Program
Students in the A. J ames Clark School of Engineering participate in the University's Honors
College, College Park Scholars, the Clark School Honors Program and departmental honors
programs (see the i ndi vi dual department seed on for detai I s) .
C lark School E ngi neeri ng Honors Program
The CI ark School offers an Engineering Honors Program that provides eligible students the
opportuni ty to pursue an enri ched program of studi es that wi 1 1 broaden thei r perspecti ves and
i ncrease the depth of thei r knowl edge. E ngi neeri ng students meeti ng al I of the f ol I owi ng criteri a are
eligible to apply:
1. Upper fourth of engineering juniors and seniors
2. J uni or standi ng or 60 appl i cabl e credits
3. Completion of at I east one semester at UMCP
The requi rements for compl eti ng the program are as f ol I ows:
1. A Honors Research Project which often can be used as a technical elective, a written
report, and an oral presentation to a faculty panel of the EH P.
2. Successful completion of both Engi neeri ng Honors Seminars (EN ES 480 and EN ES
481, one credit hour each).
3. M ai iterance of a GPA to remai n i n the upper thi rd of the class.
For more i nformati on see www.ena.umd.edu/current/ current_honors.html
Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Professional Societies
Each of the engi neeri ng departments sponsors a student chapter or student seed on of a rati onal
engi neeri ng society. The student chapters sponsor a variety of activities i ncl udi ng technical
meetings, social gatherings, and School or University service projects. All students are strongly
encouraged to j oi n one or more of these chapters. These organi zati ons are A meri can H el i copter
Sod ety, A meri can I nsti tute of A eronauti cs and A stronauti cs, A meri can I nsti tute of C herri cal
E ngi neers, A meri can N ucl ear Soci ety, A meri can Soci ety of A gri cul tural E ngi neers, A meri can
Society of Civil Engineers, A meri can Soci ety of Mechanical Engineers, Black Engi neers Soci ety,
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Minerals, Metals and Materials Soci ety, Society of
Asian Engineers, Soci ety of Automotive Engi neers, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Society of
Hispanic Engineers, and Society of Women Engineers.
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Honor Societies
The CI ark School of E ngi neeri ng and each of the engi neeri ng departments sponsor honors soci eti es.
Nominations or invitations for membership are usually extended to junior and senior students based
on schol arshi p, servi ce and/or other sel ecti ve cri teri a. Some of the honors organi zati ons are branches
of national societies; others are local groups: Tau Beta Pi (College Honorary); Alpha Epsilon
(Agricultural Engineering); Alpha Nu Sigma (Nuclear Engineering); Chi Epsilon (Civil
Engineering); Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering); Omega Chi Epsilon (Chemical Engineering);
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering); Salamander (Fire Protection Engineering); and Sigma
Gamma Tau (Aerospace E ngi neeri ng) .
Financial Assistance
The CI ark School offers schol arshi ps to tal ented undergraduate engi neeri ng students. Thi s i s a
competi ti ve schol arshi p program wi th schol arshi ps awarded for meri t. F i nanci al need and a vari ety
of other factors may al so be consi dered. N ew freshmen are automati cal I y consi dered for most
C I ark School schol arshi ps. C urrent and new transfer students must compl ete the onl i ne schol arshi p
application by May 31st for best consi deration. Contact J ane Fines (jfi nes(a)umd.edu ) orvisitthe
website www.ursp.umd.edu/scholarshi ps/i ndex.html for more i nformation.
TheBenjanrinT. Rome Scholarship is a f ul l-ride schol arshi p awarded to a new freshman student
each year. The Rome Schol arshi p covers al I expenses (tuition and fees, room and board) pi us a book
al I owance and a sti pend. The award i s renewabl e for three additional years provi ded the red pi ent
mai ntai ns good academi c standi ng and makes progress toward an engi neeri ng degree.
Research Units
Undergraduate Research Programs
U ndergraduate research programs al I ow qual if i ed undergraduate students to work with research
I aboratory di rectors i n departments, thus gi vi ng students a chance for a uni que experi ence i n
research and engi neeri ng desi gn. Proj ects i n engi neeri ng al I ow undergraduate students to do
i ndependent study under the gui dance of faculty members i n an area of mutual i nterest. For more
i nf ormati on contact the department or the Dean's off i ce.
Student Engagement and Service Units
Officeof Undergraduate Advising and Academic Support
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, 301-405-9973
Director: J ennaDol an
www.ena.umd.edu/advising
The Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dvi si ng and Academi c Support Off i ce provi des a broad vari ety of
servi ces to assi st students duri ng thei r col I egi ate careers. I ndi vi dual advi si ng may focus on a number
of student rel ated i ssues including: schedul e pi anni ng, course sel ecti on, uni versi ty pol i cy
interpretations, career choices, social and personal adjustments, as well as identification and support
for students with specif i c academi c concerns. The off i ce al so provi des ori entati on to new
students, cl ears students for graduati on, and i s i nstrumental i n hel pi ng students process
adrri ni strati ve forms. The staff works closely with other campus offices to identify resources that
address the vari ous needs of our students.
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Engineering Co-op and Career Services
1131 Glenn L.Martin Hall, 301-405-3863
Director: Heidi Sauber
CareerEngrOumd.edu. www.coop.ena.unrd.edu
Whether its to wi re robots i n a car pi ant, monitor a waste water management proj ect, or reformul ate
cough syrup for a pharmaceuti cal company, the E ngi neeri ng Co-op and Career Servi ces Off i ce
assi sts students i n f i ndi ng cooperati ve educati on (co-op) and i nternshi p posi ti ons i n pri vate i ndustry
and the government. Students may work f ul I -ti me or part-ti me duri ng the f al I , spri ng and/or summer
semesters. Co-op and i nternshi p posi ti ons compl ement cl assroom I earni ng and provi de students the
opportunity to gai n prof essi onal I eve! experi ence, bui I d mentori ng rel ati onshi ps, i ntegrate theory
and practi ce, conf i rm career choi ces, and he! p f i nance the! r educati on.
Thef i rst step i n the appl ication process is to attend an orientation session that focuses on
i nternshi p/co-op search strategi es. After writi ng a resume and havi ng it criti qued by our off i ce,
students are gi ven pernri ssi on to upl oad the! r resume i nto our database of engi neeri ng j obs and
on-campus i rtervi ews. To assi st students i n the! r search we offer a wi de vari ety of workshops on
topi cs such as eff ecti ve resumes, i ntervi ew strategi es, prof essi onal i sm career f ai r preparati on, sal ary
negoti ati on, and advanced j ob search techni ques. Our website I i sts the current schedul e of
workshops. I n additi on, students have the opportunity to meet empl overs by parti ci pati ng i n our
career f ai rs, empl oyer i nf ormati on sessi ons, and sped al j ob search presentati ons conducted by
engi neeri ng recrui ters. V i si t our websi te for more i nf ormati on: www.coop.ena.umd.edu .
Underg-aduateRecriitment and Special Procyams
1131 Glenn L.Martin Hall, 301-405-3857
DirectonJaneF. Fines
www.ursp.umd.edu
The Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Special Programs is responsible for activities to
recruit and retai n students i n the A . J ames CI ark School of E ngi neeri ng. Servi ces i ncl ude
undergraduate recruitment, international programs, leadership programs, meeting with prospective
students, provi di ng K - 12 outreach acti vi ti es, adrri ni steri ng the C I ark School 's schol arshi p program
advisi ng students studyi ng abroad, advisi ng students compl eti ng the mi nor i n I nternational
E ngi neeri ng or E ngi neeri ng Leadershi p Devel opment.
TheCenter for Minorities in Science and Engineering
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, 301-405-3878
Director: Rosemary L. Parker
The Center i s dedi cated to i ncreasi ng the enrol I merit and graduati on rates of Af ri can A meri can,
H i spani c, and N ati ve A meri can students maj ori ng i n engi neeri ng. The Center provi des a compl ete
package of servi ces desi gned to assi st students from pre-col I ege through compl eti on of the
undergraduate degree. Servi ces i ncl ude academi c advi si ng, tutori al assi stance, schol arshi p
i nformation, the BRI DGE Program outreach programs, job i nformation and support of student
organizations.
Women in Engineering Program
1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, 301-405-3931
Director: Paige E. Smith
The Women i n E ngi neeri ng Program ( WI E Program) i s dedi cated to i ncreasi ng the enrol I ment,
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retenti on, and graduati on rates of f emal es i n the School , as wel I as i dentifyi ng and addressi ng thi s
group's unique needs. The Program provides a comprehensive set of i nitiati ves designed to
encourage and assi st women students to become successful prof essi onal engi neers.
Servi ces offered i ncl ude research f el I owshi ps, prof essi onal mentori ng program i nf ormati on
I istserv, website, I i vi ng and learni ng community, f i rst year peer mentori ng program workshops on
careers, outreach programs, speakers, student advisory board, and support of women engi neeri ng
organizations.
Engineering I nformation Technologies (E IT)
0123 Glenn L. Martin Hall, 301-405-0174
Executive Director: J ames F. Zahniser, 301-405-3885
www.it.umd.edu
K eepi ng pace wi th the I atest devel opments i n the area of i nf ormati on technol ogi es worl dwi de, the
CI ark School of E ngi neeri ng provi des a state of-the-art computi ng envi ronment that wi 1 1 be the
standard for engi neers i n the years ahead. Faculty and students have access to computer
workstati ons with a wi de range of engi neeri ng software and multi -medi a enabl ed cl assrooms with
the I atest presentati on capabi lities. Inaddition, EIT provi des access and support on the I atest tool s
and servi ces for onl i ne col I aborati on, presentati on technol ogi es, and di stance I earni ng.
Distance Education Technology and Services
2104 Martin Hall, 301-405-4910; Fax: 301-314-9639
www.det5.umd.edu
D i stance E ducati on Technol ogy and Servi ces, D ETS, provi des di stance educati on technol ogy and
support servi ce to the A . J ames CI ark School of E ngi neeri ng and the U M CP campus. We serve over
500 students per year by provi di ng graduate and undergraduate courses i n engi neeri ng and other
rel ated f i el ds. I n addi ti on, we al so provi de techni cal , servi ces to the campus such as vi deo
conf erenci ng, vi deo capturi ng, satel I ite servi ces and more. For further i nf ormati on, pi ease reference
theDETSwebsiteatwww.dets.umd.edu.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (SPHL)
2242 SPH Building, 301-405-2438
www.sph.umd.edu
Dean: Roberts. Gold
A ssoci ate Dean(s) : D ushanka K I ei nman
Assistant Dean(s): Coke Farmer, MaryKivlighan
The School of Publ ic Health provides preparation leadi ng to the Bachelor of Science degree i n the
following professional areas: Physical Education (K- 12), Kinesiology, Community Health and
Family Science. Inaddition, each derailment offers a wide variety of courses for all university
students. These courses may be used to f ulf i 1 1 the general education requi rements and as electi ves.
Programs combi ni ng service and i nstruction are provided by the Chi Idren's Health and
Developmental Clinic (see KNES 389E) and theAdult Health and Developmental Program (see
HLSA 287).
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Special Advantages and Facilities
The Friedgen Family Student Lounge, located in the SPH Building is availablefor use by all student
i n the col I ege between 7 a. m and 10 p. m Access i s through the student I D card. See the Di rector
of Faci lities in 3310 SPH B I dg if you do not have access. The Student Servi ce Center, 2242C SPH ,
has study areas and computers avai I abl e to SPH students from 8: 00 am - 4: 30 pm dai I y.
Occasi oral I y, avai lability and access are I i rri ted due to cl asses and student programs.
Undergraduate Decree Requirements/Deg/eeOptions
The School of Public Health offers the baccalaureate in the foil owing fields of study: Physical
Education, Kinesiology, Community Health and Family Science. The degree of Bachelor of Science
i s conferred upon students who have met the conditi ons of thei r curri cul a as herei n prescri bed by the
School of Public Health.
The School of Publ ic Health also offers a baccalaureate degree i n Publ ic Health Science. This is a
science-based program for 3rd and 4th year students. The program is offered exclusively at the
Shady Grove campus. For more i information please refer to www.sph.umd.edu/phs/.
Each candi date for a degree must f i I e a formal appl i cati on with the Records Off i ce accordi ng to the
schedul ed deadl i nes f or the anti ci pated semester of graduati on.
Advising
At the time of matriculation and first registration, each student will meet with the departmental
U ndergraduate D i rector who wi 1 1 act as the students advi sor. A ddi ti oral I y, athl etes and al I students
on probati on or di srri ssal have mandatory advi si ng and are seen by advi sors i n the Student Servi ce
Center. 301- 405-2357.
Departments and C enters
The School i s composed of several departments and an i nstitute The f ol I owi ng departments offer
maj or programs that I ead to a Bachel or of Sci ence degree
Department of Farri ly Science
Department of K i nesi ol ogy*
Department of Public and Community Health
*Offers degrees i n K i nesi ol ogy and Physi cal Educati on.
Global Public Health Scholars Living and Learning Community
The School of Publ ic Health offers a Global Publ ic Health Scholars program withi n the Col lege
Park Scholars Li vi ng and Learni ng Communities. For more i information please refer to
www.scholars.umd.edu.
College Honors Pro-am
Phi Alpha Epsilon. Honorary Society of the School of Publ ic Health. The purpose of this
organi zati on i s to recogni ze acaderri c achi evement and to promote prof essi oral growth by
sponsori ng acti vi ti es i n the f i el ds of physi cal educati on, ki nesi ol ogy, farri I y sci ences, communi ty
health, and related areas.
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Students qual ify for membershi p when they attai n j uni or standi ng i n physi cal educati on,
ki nesi ol ogy, f ami I y sci ences, or communi ty heal th, and have a rri ni mum overal I average of 3. 5 and
arrinimumof 24 credits atthe University of Maryland, College Park. For additional information,
pi ease contact the Student Servi ce Center, 301-405-2357.
Research Units
Center on Aging
Chair and Professor: Dr. Laura B. Wilson
www.sph.umd.edu/hlsa/AGI NG/
The Center on Agi ng, as part of the Department of Health Services Adrri ni strati on (a graduate
program) , sti mul ates and supports agi ng- rel ated acti vi ti es wi thi n exi sti ng departments, col I eges, and
schools throughout al I of the various i nstitutions of the Uni versity System of M aryland. The Center
coordi nates the Graduate Gerontology Certificate (master's and doctoral levels), the university's
f i rst approved graduate certifi cate program The Center assi sts undergraduate and graduate students
i interested i n the f i el d of gerontol ogy and hel ps them to devi se educati oral programs to meet thei r
goals. It is a research center working in health and aging policy, lifelong I earning and civic
engagement, disability and aging, behavioral and social aspects of aging, and health service deli very
systems. 1 1 al so conducts community educati on programs, assi sts faculty i n pursui ng research
acti vi ti es i n the f i el d of agi ng, conducts conferences on adul thood and agi ng- rel ated topi cs, provi des
on- and off-campus techni cal assi stance to practiti oners who serve ol der adults and sponsors the
University of Maryland Osher Lifelong Learning I nstitute, Legacy Leadership I nstitutes, the
University of Maryland Retirees Association, and Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs
International (RSV PI).
Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy
TheHerschel S. H orowi tz Center f or Health Literacy has been established to address the major
publ ic health problem of poor health I iteracy and its effect on health outcomes. This is the nation's
f i rst academi c based health I iteracy center and i s devoted to i mprovi ng health through the I if espan
wi th emphasi s on d osi ng the heal th di spari ti es gap. Research i s needed to establ i sh the nature of
the casual rel ati onshi ps between and among the vari ous factors i ncl udi ng culture and soci ety,
education systems, health systems and health outcomes and costs to develop effective i interventions
and health policy. The Center was establ ished with a generous gift f rom Al ice Horowitz and her
family.
Madieu Williams Center for Global Health Initiatives
With a generous donati on from U M and SPH al urmus, and f ootbal I pi ayer Madieu Willi ams, the
Center for Global Health I nitiati ves is designed to engage communities i n Pri nee George's County
and Si erra Leone, Af ri ca i n the i mprovement of publ i c health.
Maryland Center for Health Equity
The M aryland Center for Health Equity is designed to address issues connected with health
disparities. The emphasisison creating effective change from the I evd of the individual toissuesat
the macro pol i cy I evd .
Student Engagement and Service Units
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Stuctent S&vics Center
1304 School of Public Health Building, 301-405-2753
www.sph.umd.edu/studentservice5
The Student Servi ce Center provi des advi si ng on admi ssi ons, ori entati on, acaderri c pol i cy, 4-year
pi anni ng, career i nf ormati on, and requi red advi si ng for students on acaderri c probati on or di srri ssal
and all col lege athletes. All other advi sing is provided in trie col lege departments. TheCenteris
open from 8: 00 am - 4: 30 pm week days for use by students for studyi ng and group meeti ngs.
There are twel ve computers avai I abl e for student use.
GymkanaTroipe
1120 SPH Building, 301-405-2566
www.gymkana.umd.edu
Director: Scott Welsh
For over 60 years, the University of Maryland GymkanaTroupe has been influencing young people
to live healthy lifestyles. Founded at the University of Maryland College Park campusin 1946, the
troupe has traveled throughout M aryland and neighbori ng states promoti ng drug-free I i vi ng. Each of
its 60+ members pi edges themselves to be drug-free. Through their role-modeling and unique
gymnasti c performances, they have i nf I uenced hundreds of thousands of peopl e to j oi n them i n
living a drug-free life. The troupe, which is open to all University of Maryland students of all
abilities, is consi dered a one-of -a- ki nd organi zati on and i s bel i eved to be the onl y col I egi ate
exhi bi ti onal gymnasti c troupe acti vel y touri ng the U ni ted States. A s an outreach program of the
School of Publ ic Health, the Gymkana Troupe uses peer role models who share thei r experiences
and thei r message of healthy I i vi ng with others. Students i nf I uenci ng students to avoid drugs is the
heart of Gymkana's program
THE PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE OF J OURNALISM (J OUR)
1100 Knight Hall, 301-405-2399
www.merrill.umd.edu
Dean: Kevin Klose
Associate Dean(s): KatherineMcAdams, Olive Reid
Assistant Dean(s): SteveCrane, Emily Hartz, Anne Martens, MarchellePayne-Gassaway
Professors: D. BroderJ. Franklin (Philip Merrill Chair), H.Johnson (Knight Chair), K. Klose
(Dean), S. Moeller, E. Roberts, C. Rogers (Prof Of Practice), G. Solomon (Prof Of Practice), L.
Steiner, C. Stepp, L. Thornton (Richard Eaton Chair)
Associate Professors: I . Chinoy, C. Hanson, K. McAdams (Assoc Prof & Assoc Dean), J .
Newhagen, E. Zanot
Assistant Professors: R. Yaros
Lecturers: K. Chadha (Dir. Media, Self & Society, CP Scholars), C. Clayton, S. Crane (Lecturer &
AsstDean), A. Flynn, P. Fuchs, C. Harvey, D. Huffman (Bait. Sun Distinguished Lecturer), S.
Katcef, R. Lorente
Professors Emeriti: M. Beasley, J . Blurrier, P. Geraci (Assoc Prof Emeritus), D. Gomery, R.
Hiebert, L. Martin
Visiting Faculty: S. Banisky (Visiting Prof), K. Blackistone(Povich Professor), D. Nelson (Visting
Prof), L . Wal ker (V i siti ng Prof)
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The Major
The Phi I i p M erri 1 1 Col I ege of J ournal i sm prepares students for careers i n newspapers, magazi nes,
TV news, newsl etters and onl i ne j ournal i sm outi ets. The undergraduate j ournal i sm program
culminates in a B. A. degree in journal ism
The col lege is f ul ly accredited by the Accredit] ng Counci I on Education i n J ournal ism and M ass
Communications.
Students I earn i n col I ege programs such as Capi tal N ews Servi ce, a dai I y wi re servi ce i n
Washi ngton and A nnapol i s, U M TV , a cabl e stati on operated by the col I ege, and the A meri can
J ournal i sm Revi ew, the rati on's I eadi ng medi a magazi ne.
Students maj ori ng i n j ournal i sm take approxi matel y one-thi rd (42 credi ts) of thei r total coursework
i n the Phi I i p M erri 1 1 Col I ege of J ournal i sm. J ournal i sm courses are desi gned to provi de students with
a worki ng knowl edge of the tool s and concepts they wi 1 1 need to perform as top-f I i ght prof essi oral
communicators.
The remai ni ng two-thi rds (80 credits) of undergraduate coursework consi sts of a vari ety of other
subjects such as history, economics, government, sociology and psychology. This exposure
acquai nts students with fundamental probl ems and i ssues they wi 1 1 encounter i n thei r careers. Withi n
these credits, journal ism students must choose a "Concentration" (a core of advanced work i n a
substanti ve f i el d) to establ i sh competency i n a sped al i zed area of knowl edge they wi 1 1 be abl e to
use as professionals.
Prog-am Obj ectiues
About the Col lege
The Phi I i p M erri 1 1 Col I ege of J ournal i sm i s wi del y consi dered one of the best j ournal i sm programs
i n the rati on, bl endi ng a rri x of pri ze- wi nni ng j ournal i sts, communi cati on schol ars and rati oral I y
recogni zed prof essi oral programs. The school 's rri ssi on i s si mpl e to produce the best possi bl e
j ournal i sts for I eadi ng newspapers, magazi nes, TV , radi o and onl i ne news outi ets. Recent graduates
are editors, reporters and producers at The New York Times, Washington Post, CBS, Los Angeles
Ti mes, CNN, America Onl i ne and many of the nation's other top news organizations.
Students I earn from a faculty that includes Pulitzer Prizewinners David S. Broder, HaynesJ ohnson
and J on Frankl i n, former CBS White House correspondent LeeThornton and former Phi lade! phia
I nqui rer Executive Editor Gene Roberts.
Located I ess than 10 rri I es from the news capital of Washi ngton, students parti ci pate i n i nternshi ps
duri ng the acaderri c year at The Washi ngton Post, The (Balti more) Sun, CN N , and a wi de array of
Washi ngton news bureaus. I n the summer, students i ntern at top news organizations around the
country. Broadcast news students produce and anchor a 30- rri nute nightiy news show that reaches
more than 400, 000 househol ds i n suburban Washi ngton on the Col I ege-operated U M TV stati on,
and onl i ne students work on M aryland Newsl i ne, a pol itical and publ ic pol icy Web- based news
magazi ne. Advanced broadcast, onl i ne, and pri nt students enrol I i n Capital News Service, an
i ntensi ve f ul I -ti me reporti ng program i n Washi ngton and A nnapol i s. Students al so parti ci pate i n
some of the school 's many prof essi oral programs, i ncl udi ng the monthl y magazi ne A meri can
J ournal i sm Revi ew and the J ournal i sm Center on Chi I dren & Farri I i es.
College Mission Statement
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The Col I ege seeks to be the rati on's preemi nent prof essi oral school i n its f i el d, a model for others i n
i ts i ntegrati on of schol arl y work and prof essi oral practi ce A s we enter a new century, i t aspi res to
I ead i n the uses and study of new technol ogi es to i improve understandi ng and performance i n our
fields. Its mission is to educate uni versi ty students at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral I eve!
witnina li beral arts context, prepari ng them for careers i n j ournal i sm and schol arl y work and
teachi ng i n these f i el ds; to el evate the standards of prof essi onal practi ce and to advance the qual i ty
of publ i c I if e through knowl edge of publ i c i ssues, i ncl udi ng those re! ated to the rol e i n a democrati c
society.
Procj-am Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the abi I ity to research, write, report and edit re! evant news stori es acceptabl e by
a professional news outiet.
2. U nderstand the hi story of j ournal i sm be f ami liarwith coverage of di verse groups i n soci ety
and I earn the rol e of j ournal i sts i n soci ety.
3. U nderstand the ethi cal gui del i nes and practi ces that govern the prof essi on and the I egal
i mpl i cati ons and consi derati ons that i nf orm the prof essi on.
4. Demonstrate the abi I i ty to appl y tool s, concepts and technol ogy appropri ate for the
presentati on of i mages and i nf ormati on i n the prof essi on.
5. Conduct research and eval uate i nf ormati on by methods appropri ate to the prof essi on.
6. Apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
Special Advantages and Facilities
The M erri 1 1 Col I ege i s home to many uni que programs and opportuniti es avai I abi e to undergraduate
students:
UMTV: B roadcast j ournal i sm students study and I earn at U M TV , the col I ege-owned cabl e TV
stati on that houses state-of-the-art equi pment, i ncl udi ng DVCPro, A vi d and E N PS systems used i n
the f i el d today. Students begi n thei r broadcast educati on from the! r f i rst semester at the Col I ege,
vol unteeri ng as crew members for programs produced under the gui dance of renowned broadcast
faculty members.
Capital Newsservice the college's Capital News Service operates two print bureaus, one
i nAnnapol is and one i n Washi ngton, D.C, a dai I y television newscast and an onl i ne news
magazi ne. CN S provi des students with real -I if e reporti ng experi ences coveri ng a beat, devel opi ng
sources, generati ng story i deas and writi ng on deadl i ne under the supervi si on of a faculty editor.
Real-World Experience Students take the! r educati on out of the cl assroom and i nto the real
worl d. U si ng i nternshi ps, student medi a and i n-cl ass reporti ng, our students don't j ust I earn why,
but how. Thecollegeis located just outside Washi ngton, D.C, the nation's capital, and the country's
eighth largest media market.
Top-Noteh Faculty The M erri 1 1 Col I ege i s home to i nternati onal I y renowned j ournal i sts and medi a
scholars, i ncl udi ng six Pul itzer Prize wi nners. Courses are also taught by worki ng journal i sts who
serve as adj unct professors.
Accessto Centers ctf Journalism Study The Merrill Col I ege is home to nine centers for journal ism
study and prof essi onal devel opment. U ndergraduates have opportuniti es to i nteract with these
programs. I nternshi ps are avai I abi e for students at two of these centers. Students can wri te and
research topi cs i mpacti ng the f i el d at A meri can J ournal i sm Revi ew, one of two rati onal
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publ i cati ons that cover trie j ournal i sm i industry. Students can al so i ntern at the Casey J ournal i sm
Center on Chi I dren and Fami I i es.
Technology for the" Real World" : Students use the same technologies used by professional
j ournal i sts and medi a sped al i sts. F rom the I atest i n non-1 i near editing systems, to updated
technol ogi es for di gital art and pagi nati on, every undergraduate wi 1 1 have access to the hardware and
software used by prof essi onal s i n tel evi si on and radi o product] on, vi sual j ournal i sm onl i ne news
and media communication.
Admission Requirements
J ournal ism is a Limited Enrol I ment Program (LEP). See the Admissions seed on in chapter If or
general LEP admission policies.
F reshman Admission and the 45-C redit Review
First-time entering freshmen will gain admission to the Philip Merrill Col lege of J ournal ismdi recti y
from hi gh school on an avai I abl e basi s. E arl y appl i cati on i s encouraged. F reshmen adrri tted to the
program wi 1 1 have access to the necessary advi si ng through their initial semesters to hel p them
deterrri ne i f J ournal i sm i s an appropri ate area f or thei r i interests and abilities. A caderri c and career
advi si ng i s provi ded to j ournal i sm students throughout thei r acaderri c career by qual i f i ed acaderri c
counsel ors and the Col I ege's faculty.
F reshmen who are adrri tted di recti y to J ournal i sm wi 1 1 be subj ect to a performance revi ew by the
ti me they have compl eted 45 credits. To meet the provi si ons of the revi ew, these students must
complete (1) The two, first-year Fundamental Studies courses: ENGL 101 and mathematics; (2) at
least ni ne credits of Distri buti ve Studies coursework, selected i n consultation with an advisor; (3)
ENGL 101 and J OUR 201 with grades of C or higher (J OUR 100 is a pre or co- requisite of J OUR
201); and (4) a mi ni mum cumulative G PA of 2.0. Students must prove grammar ski I Is competency
through attainment of a minimum of a 2.0 inj OUR 181 prior to enrolling inj OUR 201. Students
who do riot meet these requirements will not be allowed to continue in the LEP and will be required
to sel ect another maj or. I n additi on freshmen are expected to compl etej OU R 200 by the end of thei r
first year.
Transfer Admission
These requi rements apply to new transfer students to the U ni versity as wel I as on-campus students.
N ote N o more than 12 transfer credi ts of communi cati ons courses from an accredi ted j ournal i sm
program may be approved by the Col I ege to be appl i ed toward the degree. Transfer students who
wi sh to receive credit for J OUR 201 based on work done i n a non-accredited j ournal i sm program
must pass a prof i ci ency exam
I n order to be admitted to J ournal i sm transfer students wi 1 1 be requi red to meet the f ol I owi ng set of
gateway requirements: (1) The two, first-year Fundamental Studies courses: ENGL 101 and
mathematics; (2) at least ni ne credits of Distri buti ve Studies coursework, selected i n consultation
with an advisor; (3) completion of ENGL 101 and J OUR 201 with grades of C or higher.
E nrol I ment i n J OU R 201 requi res proof of grammar ski 1 1 s competency through the attai nment of at
least a 2.0 inj OUR 181; and (4) attainment of a 2.8 GPA for all college-level work attempted.
The Test of Standard Written Engl ish (TSWE) was phased out at the end of the 2005-06 academic
year. Students who fai led to pass the TSWE (with a mi ni mum score of 52 on thei r second attempt)
pri or to the end of the 2005-06 acaderri c year are not el i gi bl e to takej OU R 181 to demonstrate
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grammar ski 1 1 s competency.
Appeals
Students who are unsuccessful i n gai ni ng adrri ssi on to J ournal i sm at the freshman or transfer I evel ,
and bel i eve they have extenuati ng or sped al ci rcumstances that shoul d be consi dered, may appeal
in writi ng to the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Adrri ssi ons. The student wi 1 1 be notif i ed i n writi ng of the
appeal decision.
Students admitted to J ournal i sm as freshmen that do not pass the 45-credit revi ew but bel i eve they
have sped al ci rcumstances that shoul d be consi dered, may appeal di recti y to the Col I ege.
For further i nf ormati on, contact The Col I ege's Student Servi ces off i ce at 301-405-2399.
Requirements for the Maj or
* Effective for students matriculating Fall 2008 or later. (Student matriculating before Fall 2008
should contact an advisor about requirements) .
Students are requi red to earn a rri ni mum of 122 credits. Due to the I i beral -arts focus of j ournal i sm
accredi ted j ournal i sm programs requi re maj ors to compl ete successful I y approxi matel y two-thi rds
of thei r coursework i n areas other than j ournal i sm and communi cati on. The Phi I i p M erri 1 1 Col I ege
of J ournal i sm at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and adheres to thi s nati onwi de pol i cy . In practi cal terms,
thi s means that of the 122 rri ni mum credits requi red for graduati on, a j ournal i sm student must take
42 credits i n j ournal i sm (numbered 100 or above) . Of the remai ni ng 80 credits, a rri ni mum of 65
must be earned i n I i beral -arts desi gnated courses.
The Philip Merrill Col I ege of J ournal ism stipulates that 56 of the total credits must betaken in
upper-level courses (courses numbered 300-499).
Requi red courses for al I j ournal i sm maj ors regardl ess of whether j ournal i sm i s a students pri mary or
secondary major:
I.J otrnalism requirements outside theCollege
Students must compl ete the f ol I owi ng I i beral arts coursework compl ementi ng the U ni versi ty 's
general education requirements. For the University's general education (CORE) requirements,
consult the CORE program i n the current U ndergraduate Catal og.
• A bstract thi nki ng ski 1 1 s requi rement (ni ne credits)
1. One three-credit stati sti cs course from the f ol lowing list:
BIOM 301, BMGT 230, CCJ S 200, ECON 321, EDMS 451, GEOG 305, GVPT 227,
PSYC 200, SOCY 201, or a more advanced statistics course.
2. A rri ni mum of si x credi ts through one or a combi nati on of the f ol I owi ng opti ons.
Shoul d a student choose to combi ne the opti ons, at I east one I anguage course must be
at the i ntermedi ate I evel :
• Language up to two courses with at I east one course at the i ntermedi ate I evel
and no more than one course at the i introductory I evel .(High school equi val ency
does not sati sf y thi s requi rement. )
• M ath/Stati sti cs/Computer Sci ence up to two courses
• Any mathematics (MATH) course numbered 111 or higher.
• A ny computer sci ence (CM SC) course.
• Public Speaking: one course from COM M 100, 107, 200, or 230.
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• H i story: one course from H I ST 156 or 157.
• Behavioral or Social Science one course from A NTH 260; PSYC 100 or 221; SOCY 100 or
105.
• Economics: one course from ECON 200 or 201.
• Government and Pol itics: one course from GVPT 100 or 170.
• Supporti ng Area: Four upper-level (numbered 300 or higher) courses for a rri ni mum of 12
credits i n a supporti ng f i el d (cannot be i n Communi cati on) .
I I . J cxrnalism corse requirements
•JOUR 100-Professional Orientation (one credit)
•J OUR 200-Hi story, Roles and Structures (three credits)
•J OUR 201-News Writing and Reporting (three credits)
•J OUR 202/262-News Editing (three credits)
• J OU R 203 - M ulti medi a Reporti ng (three credits)
•J OUR 300-Ethics (three credits)
• One of News Writi ng and Reporti ng 1 1 (three credits):
•JOUR320-Printor
•JOUR360-Broadcast
• *Advanced Skills: Any two J OUR classes numbered 321-389 (six credits)
•JOUR 350-GraphicsorJOUR 352-Online Journal ism (three credits)
•JOUR 399-Supervi sed I nternshi p (one credit)
•J OUR 400-Law of Mass Communication (three credits)
• One of the f ol I owi ng (three credits) :
• Advanced Ski 1 1 s - J OU R 321-389
• J ournal i sm and Soci ety Course -JOUR 410-469
• Research: AnyJ OUR course numbered 470-479 (three credits)
• J ournal i sm Capstone Expert ence (three credits)
• J ournal i sm Capstone Col I oqui um (one credit)
* Students pursui ng a broadcast track are requi red to compl ete J OU R 361 as one of the
two J OUR classes numbered 321-389.
III. Specific J otrnalism Requirements
• Completion of J OUR 201: Students must compl ete J OUR 201 with a "C" or higher. Consult
the U ndergraduate Catal og or on- 1 i ne Schedul e f or a I i st of prerequi sites and restri cti ons for
journal ism courses.
• "C" Requirement: Students must earn a "C" or better inj OUR 201 and J OUR 202/262 prior
to taki ng any courses for whi ch they serve as a prerequi site.
Placement in C curses
E nrol I ment i n J OU R 201 requi res proof of grammar ski 1 1 s competency through the attai nment of at
I east a 2.0 in J OUR 181.
The Test of Standard Written Engl ish (TSWE) was phased out at the end of the 2005-06 academic
year. Students who fai led to pass the TSWE (with a mi ni mum score of 52 on thei r second attempt)
pri or to the end of the 2005-06 acaderri c year are not el i gi bl e to takej OU R 181 to demonstrate
grammar ski 1 1 s competency.
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Advising
The Off i ce of Student Servi ces, 1100 KnightHall, 301-405-2399, provi des acaderri c advi si ng to
maj ors on an appoi ntment basi s. Send e- mai I i nqui ri es to j ourug@deans. umd.edu.
Living-Learning Programs
College Park Scholars Media, Self & Society
CPS in Media, Self and Society Director: Dr. Kalyani Chadha
Co-sponsored by the Phi I i p M erri 1 1 Col I ege of J ournal i sm the M edi a, Self and Soci ety Program i s
one of the I i vi ng/learni ng programs offered by the Col lege Park Scholars Program This two-year
program for i ncomi ng freshman i s desi gned to gi ve students the opportuni ty to undertake a criti cal
exarri nati on of medi a organi zati ons, i nsti tuti ons and practi ces as wel I as gai n practi cal experi ence
through i nvol vement i n a media-related activity of thei r choice. For more i information seethe
Col I ege Park Schol ars Program seed on i n thi s catal og.
Honors Prog-am
A I though no departmental honors program currenti y exi sts wi thi n the Col I ege, acaderri cal I y
outstandi ng students are recogni zed through K appa Tau A I pha, the J ournal i sm acaderri c honor
society.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
The col I ege sponsors student chapters of the Soci ety for Prof essi onal J ournal i sts, the N ati oral
Association of Black J ournal ists, and the Radio and Television News Directors Association. These
organi zati ons provi de students wi th opportuni ti es to practi ce ski 1 1 s, establ i sh soci al relati onshi ps
with other students both on and off campus, and meet and work with professionals i n the field.
For i nf orrnati on on the organi zati ons I i sted, contact the Student Servi ces Off i ce, 1100 KnightHall,
301-405-2399.
Financial Assistance
The Col I ege i s committed to enrol I i ng the most qual if i ed students, regardl ess of abi I ity to pay.
Toward that end, the Col I ege through donor-sponsored awards gi ves approxi mate! y $100, 000
annual I y i n schol arshi ps to undergraduates. A ddi ti onal I y, the U ni versi ty awards schol arshi ps and
f i nanci al ai d i ncl udi ng I ow-i nterest I oans, grants and work-study opportuni ti es.
Soirees for I rooming Students
AIM ncomi ng freshman are automati cal I y consi dered for schol arshi ps granted by the Col I ege.
\NilliamRandolph Hearst Scholarships - Awards rangi ng from a few hundred to a few thousand
dollars for one year only, to outstandi ng M aryland high school students admitted to the Phi I i p
M erri 1 1 Col I ege of J ournal i sm
Baltimore Sun Diversity in J ournal ism Scholarship - A non-renewabl e $2,900 award establ i shed by
theTi mes M i rror Foundation to an i ncomi ng freshman with high academic achievement i n high
school and wide- rangi ng cultural and economic background, who resides i n the Balti more Sun's
circulation area.
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Soirees for C irrent Students
Every year, students benefit from the generosity of our donors with myri ad schol arshi ps, rangi ng
from $500 to $2, 000 i n one-ti me and renewabl e i nstal I merits, awarded by the col I ege. Students are
sel ected on a basi s of need, merit donors' i ntent or a combi nati on of these factors. Bel ow i s a
sel ecti on of schol arshi ps students may appl y for:
TheJ oseph R. SI evin Award
The Paul Berg Diamondback Scholarship
E ntravi si on Communi cati ons B roadcast J ournal i sm Schol arshi p
The Washi ngton Exarri ner J ournal i sm Schol arshi p
J ohn Story Cleghorn and Nona Reese C leghorn Schol arshi ps
The Reese Cleghorn Excel lence i n J ournal ism Schol arshi ps
J ay J ackson Schol arshi p
The F rank Qui ne and M ary E 1 1 en Doran-Qui ne J ournal i sm Schol arshi p
Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association Scholarships
The Richard W. Worthi ngton J ournal ism Schol arshi p
Gertrude Poe Schol arshi ps
The Stanl ey E . Rubenstei n M emori al J ournal i sm Schol arshi p
Steven C . Aff ens B roadcast J ournal i sm Schol arshi p
The Ral ph Crosby J ournal ism Excel lence Schol arshi p
The Fred I., EdnaO. and Fred J. Archibald Scholarship
The Phyl I is and Frank Kopen Broadcast J ournal ism Schol arshi p
The M arjorie Ferguson-Benjarri n Hoi man Schol arshi p
The H i ebert J ournal i sm I nternati onal Travel Award
The Gene Roberts Award
For more i nformati on, and eligibility requi rements, vi sit
http://www.merri I ■umd.edu/underaraduate/scholashi ps
Other Sources
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional
f i nanci al assi stance programs and, i n cooperati on wi th other uni versi ty off i ces, parti ci pates i n the
awardi ng of schol arshi ps to deservi ng students. For i nformati on, vi sit: www.financialaid.umd.edu
The National Scholarships Office is committed to helping students of the University of Maryland
i denti f y, appl y for, and wi n nati onal schol arshi ps and f el I owshi ps i n thei r pursui t of hi gher
educati on. We al so hel p students f i nd research opportuniti es i n thei r f i el ds of study.
Awards and Recognition
Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Press Association Top News-Editorial Student
- Awarded annual I y to an outstandi ng printj ournal i sm student at the M ay commencement. A
separate award i s al so gi ven to the top broadcast student.
J ulieGalvan Outstanding Campus Member Award - The Society of Professional J ournal ists
chapter selects one graduate in journalism who is outstanding in his or her class on trie basis of
character, servi ce to the communi ty, schol arshi p, prof i ci ency i n practi cal j ournal i sm and si gni f i cant
contributionstotheirSPJ chapter.
Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar Award- Awarded at each commencement to thejournalism
student earni ng the hi ghest acaderri c achi evement for al I undergraduate study.
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Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society -The top ten percent of the journal ism graduating
cl ass i s i inducted i nto thi s nati onal organi zati on each corrrnencement.
Fiddwork Opportunities
Internships
Supervi sed i nternshi ps are essenti al . Penny Bender F uchs i s the Di rector of the J ournal i sm
I nternshi p Program 1100A K ni ght H al 1 , 301-405-2796.
Professional Experience Opportunities
Capital Newsservice
The A nnapol i s and Washi ngton bureaus of the Capital N ews Servi ce are staffed by students and
supervi sed by col I ege i nstructors. Students cover state and I egi si ati ve news for cl i ent papers around
the regi on. B roadcast students have the opportuni ty to parti ci pate i n Capi tal N ews Servi ce i n the
A nnapol i s bureau, devel opi ng stori es and packages f or U M TV . Students are requi red to report
breaki ng news under deadl i ne, write prof i I es, and cover state agenci es. Thi s i s a f ul I -ti me,
semester- 1 ong program on site at one of two bureau I ocati ons. Students i interested i n web
journal ism can report, write and edit for M aryland Newsl i ne, an onl i ne magazi ne. This bureau is
I ocated i n the col I ege's onl i ne f aci I i ty. Capi tal N ews Servi ce i s coordi rated by A ssi stant Dean Steve
Crane, 2200A Knight Hall, 301-405-8806.
UMTV
For students i interested i n broadcast news, opportuniti es to gai n experi ence with cabl e news
programs are presented withi n the curri cul um and by vol unteeri ng at the campus tel evi si on stati on,
UMTV.
Student-Run Campus Media Outlets
Students can gai n broadcast news and sports reporti ng experi ence through the campus radi o stati on,
WM UC. There are numerous student-run publ ications on campus. These i ncl ude, The
Diamondback, an i independent dai ly newspaper that appears i n pri nt and onl i ne The
Di amondback i s one of the most-read campus dai I i es i n the nati on. A mong the many campus
publ i cati ons there are I iterary magazi nes and newspapers of i interest to sped al popul ati ons. These
include the Ed ipse, Black Explosion, The Publ icAsi an, Mitzpeh and Unwind! magazine.
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION STUDIES (C LIS)
4105 Hornbake Building, 301-405-2033
www.clis.umd.edu
Dean: J ennifer J . Preece
Whi I e the Col I ege does not current] y have an undergraduate maj or, i t offers courses at the
undergraduate I evd , whi ch may be found under L i brary Sci ence (LB SC) . These courses are
suggested for students wi shi ng to devd op ski 1 1 s i n I ocati ng, anal yzi ng, and eval uati ng i nf ormati on
and those seeki ng to I earn more about career opportuniti es i n the i nf ormati on f i d d.
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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY (PUAF)
2101 Van M unchi ng Hal 1 , 301-405-6330
www.puaf.umd.edu
Dean: Don Ketti
Whi I e the School does not current] y have an undergraduate maj or, i t offers courses at the
undergraduate level, which may be found under Public Affairs (PUAF). These courses are
suggested for students wi shi ng to devel op knowl edge and experi ence i n publ i c pol i cy and
I eadershi p. For additional i nf ormati on on possi bl e undergraduate opportuniti es see
www. publ i cpol i cy. umd.edu/prospecti ve/undergrad. html .
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
2130 M itchel I B ui I di ng, 301-405-9363
www.ugst.umd.edu
Associate Provost and Dean: Donna B. Hamilton
A ssoci ate Dean: K atheri ne M cA dams
I nterimAssociate Dean: J ames Dietz
Assistant Deans: Deborah Reid Bryant, Lisa Kiely, J ames Newton
Assi starts to the Dean: M ark K uhn, Kathryn Robi nson, Laura SI avi n
Through its many programs, the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es serves al I undergraduate students
at the University and tine faculty and staff that support the undergraduate mission of the campus. The
Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es i s the pri mary di vi si on at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and responsi bl e
for I eadershi p and oversight of undergraduate curricular and co-curricular education. The
responsi bilitiesof U ndergraduate Studi es i ncl ude:
• L i vi ng- 1 earni ng programs
• Academic enrichment programs
• I nterdi sci pi i nary and i ndi vi dual studi es programs
• A caderri c advi si ng pol i cy and assessment
• CORE/General Education
• Acaderri c pi anni ng and pol i cy
• E nrol I ment management
• University learning outcomes assessment
Listings for programs that report to the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es:
A cademi c A chi evement P rograms
Achieving Col lege Excellence (ACE)
Asian American Studies Program (AAST)
A i r Force Reserve Off i cer Trai ni ng Corps (A F ROTO
A rmy Reserve Off i cer Trai ni ng Corps (ROTO
B eyond the C I assroom
Center for Teachi ng Excel I ence
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E ducati onal Tal ent Search
Col lege Park Scholars Program (CPSP)
CORE/General Education
Federal Semester Program
First Year Book
Global Communities
Honors College
I ndividual Studies Program
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual and Transgender Studies (LGBT)
Letters and Sciences
M aryl and Center for U ndergraduate Research (M CU R)
N ati onal Schol arshi p Off i ce
Orientation
Pre-Col I ege Programs
Pre-Transfer Advi si ng
Academic Achievement Procyams
1204 Marie Mount Hall, 301-405-4736
www.aap.umd.edu
Executive Director: Dr. J erry L. Lewis
The Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) pri mari ly serves traditional ly under- represented and
I ow- i ncome and f i rst-generati on col I ege students. A caderri c support ski 1 1 enhancement, acaderri c
advi si ng and counsel i ng, and tutori ng are provi ded for these popul ati ons and for students with
di sabi lities. A caderri c A chi evement P rograms i ncl ude the I ntensi ve E ducati onal Devel opment
(I ED), Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), the Ronald E. McN air Post- Baccalaureate
Achievement Program (M cNai r), the Summer Transitional Program and Student Support Services
(SSS). EOC, M cNai r, and SSS, are part of the Federal TRI O programs and are funded by the U .S.
Department of Education to promote access, provide support services, motivate, and prepare
students from di sadvantaged backgrounds for retenti on i n and graduati on from undergraduate
programs and to prepare for doctoral programs.
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
M s. L i sa Peyton-Cai re, Associ ate Di rector
301-429-5933
EOC is supported by a U .S. Department of Education grant designed to assist persons 19 and older,
I ow- i ncome, and f i rst-generati on i n pursui ng post-secondary educati onal opportuni ties. U M - E OC
serves pri mari ly I nner-Beltway communities i n Pri nee George's County and provides assistance i n
the appl i cati on processes for adrri ssi on to and f i nanci al ai d for post-secondary educati on. Specif i c
gui dance i s gi ven inselectingcoll eges, compl eti ng the F A F SA , and promoti ng post-secondary
educati on for target popul ati ons. EOC al so works with hi gh school seni ors i n some Pri nee George's
County High Schools.
Summer Transitional Program (STP)
The Summer Transiti onal Program (STP) assi sts students i n both thei r acaderri c and personal
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adjustment to the University. It includes very intensive skills enhancement in math, English, and
col lege study strategies, coupled with enrol I ment i n a selected three-credit university CORE course
wi th tutori ng to f aci I i tate students' acaderri c adj ustment. I n addi ti on, students enrol Una one-credi t
ori entati on course and parti ci pate i n weekl y indivi dual and/or group counsel i ng sessi ons. The
six-week STP is required of all students admitted to the University through SSS/I ED.
I ntensive Educational Development (I E D)
Dr. Tilahun Beyene, Associate Director, AAP and I ED
301-405-4739
I E D provi des an array of i ntensi ve acaderri c and tutori al servi ces to f i rst-year and second-year
students who parti ci pate i n the Summer Transiti onal Program (STP), el i gi bl e f i rst- and second-year
transfer students, and other el i gi bl e students who seek acaderri c support. The I E D program begi ns
with the STP; prospective students who are admitted to the University through the I ED program are
requi red to attend this six-week transitional program Successful completion of the STP is requi red
for adrri ssi on to the U ni versi ty . A drri tted students conti nue to recei ve program servi ces throughout
thei r undergraduate career at the U ni versi ty.
Student Support Services (SSS)
Dr. Tilahun Beyene, Associate Director
301-405-4739
SSS is a U .S. Department of Education grant supported program geared toward low-i ncome and
f i rst-generati on col I ege students. 1 1 works i n conj uncti on with the I E D Program f ocusi ng much of its
support to f i rst- and second- year students. SSS provi des acaderri c and career advi si ng, tutori ng,
stress management, and study-ski 1 1 and test-taki ng support to el i gi bl e I ow-i ncome and
f i rst-generati on undergraduate students throughout thei r ti me at tine U ni versity. The SSS program
al so provi des f i nanci al ai d workshops and assi stance, i ndi vi dual and group counsel i ng, and
I eadershi p devel opment workshops. I n I i rri ted cases, SSS provi des suppl emental grant ai d to
el igi ble parti ci pants i n the program
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Dr. Wal I ace Southerl and 1 1 1 , Associ ate Di rector
301-405-4749
The M cNai r program is funded and designed pri nci pal ly to prepare low-i ncome, f i rst-generati on
col I ege j uni ors and seni ors and/or students from traditi onal I y underrepresented groups to attend
graduate school , especi al I y, to pursue doctoral degrees. The M cN ai r program offers a si x-week
summer research experience that affords students the opportunity to work i nti mately with faculty
mentors on specif i c research proj ects, ref i ne ski 1 1 s i n written and oral communi cati on, computer
appl i cati ons, stati sti cs and research methodol ogy. Parti ci pants are requi red to compl ete a research
abstract/ paper for publ i cati on. Seni ors are gi ven the opportuni ty to parti ci pate i n a mock di ssertati on
defense, they recei ve f i nanci al support toward presenti ng thei r research at conferences. The
program al so offers assi stance with preparati on of a corrpel I i ng personal statement, adrri ssi on and
f i nanci al ai d appl i cati ons, preparati on for graduate school adrri ssi ons tests, and successful
compl eti on of graduate degrees.
Achieving College Excellence
2130 Mitchell Building
www. aceum umd.edu
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Director: LisaKiely
Achievi ng Col lege Excel lence (ACE) is a learni ng community designed to bui Id support for
acaderri c success i n math and i ncl udes mentorshi p, speci al opportuniti es, ski 1 1 devel opment, and
cl ose contact with i mportant faculty and staff members.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Program
2126 Cole Student Activities Building, 301-314-3242
www.afrotc.umd.edu
Director: Colonel Robert E. Pecoraro
The A i r Force Reserve Off i cer Trai ni ng Corps (A F ROTC) provi des students the opportunity to earn
a comrri ssi on as a second I i eutenant i n the U nited States A i r Force whi I e compl eti ng their
undergraduate or graduate degree. 1 1 i s hi ghl y recommended that students seeki ng a comrri ssi on
contact the A F ROTC department for f ul I program detai I s before regi steri ng for cl asses.
Prog-am requirements
A F ROTC i s desi gned to be a 4-year experi ence, but the schedul e can be compressed ( rri ni mum of
2.5 years) for qual i f i ed candi dates. A 1 1 owances wi 1 1 vary dependi ng on i ndi vi dual s' abilities to pass
rri ni mum cadet standards. A f ul I four-year program i s composed of the two-year General M i I itary
Course (GMC) and the two-year Professional Officer Course (POC). GMC students receive an
i ntroducti on to the A i r Force and vari ous career f i el ds, and have a chance to compete for
scholarships. Non-scholarship GMC students i ncur no rri I itary service obligation and may elect to
di sconti nue the program at any ti me. Students wi shi ng to conti nue the POC must pass al I cadet
standards by thei r I ast semester i n the G M C, and compete for acceptance to a summer f i el d trai ni ng
course. After compl eti ng f i el d trai ni ng, students enteri ng the POC are contracted to graduate and
then serve a rri ni mum of four years acti ve-duty servi ce i n the A i r Force. The POC concentrates on
the devel opment of leaderehipskillsaixltriestiidyof United States defense policy. Additionally, as
contracted cadets al I POC students receive a monthly al lowance of $450- $500.
Scholarships and I ncentives
AFROTC scholarshi p programs provide two-year to four-year awards on a competitive basis. Those
members of A F ROTC who pass basi c cadet standards are el i gi bl e for schol arshi ps i n any degree
program based on a competitive selection process held every spri ng. Scholarshi p red pients receive
money for tuition up to $18,000 per year, a book al lowance (currentiy $900/year), and a monthly
allowance from $300 to $500, depending on the students AFROTC year. Special degree-specific
schol arshi ps are al so avai I abl e to those i n sel ect techni cal and non-techni cal f i el ds, dependi ng on A i r
Force needs (check with AFROTC department for current I ist).
Army Reserve Officer Trai ni ng C orps (ROTC )
1150 Cole Student Activities Building, 301-314-7828
www.armyrotc.umd.edu
armyrotc@umd.edu
Director: Li eutenant Colonel Sam Cook
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The A rmy Reserve Off i cer Trai ni ng Corps offers students the opportunity to earn a comrri ssi on as
a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army (Active, Reserve or National Guard) while
compl eti ng thei r undergraduate degree.
Far-Year Program
The four-year program is composed of the Basic Leadershi p Course and the Advance Leadershi p
Course. The f i rst two years (Basi c Course) consi sts of a general i ntroducti on to rri I itary customs and
courtesy, sol di er ski 1 1 s, communi card on ski 1 1 s, personal devel opment, and i introductory I eadershi p
ski 1 1 s. Students enrol I ed i n the basi c course i ncur no obi i gati on and may di sconti nue the program at
any ti me. I n the f i nal two years (Advanced Course), students concentrate on devel opi ng I eadershi p
ski 1 1 s i n organi zati ons. Students must have perrri ssi on of the D i rector of A rmy ROTC to enrol I i n
the advanced course. The Advanced Course requi res five weeks of field trai ni ng at Fort Lewis,
Washi ngton the summer after thei r j uni or year.
Two-Year Program
The two-year program i s avai I abl e to students with two years and a summer remai ni ng i n thei r
university studies. The academic requi rements for this program are identical to the Advanced Course
i n the four-year program and students are el i gi bl e to recei ve the same benef i ts. D uri ng the summer
preceding the junior year, students must attend five weeks of field training at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Students shoul d start the appl i card on process for thi s opti on no I ater than J anuary of thei r sophomore
year.
Scholarships and I ncentives
Army ROTC Scholarships are avai I able for four, three or two years on a competitive basis. The
scholarships are based sol el yon merit notfinancial need. Thoseselected receive tuition and
mandatory fees, a book al I owance, and a non-taxabl e monthl y al I owance rangi ng from $300- $500
based on academic year.
Curriculum
Basic Leadership Course
Freshman Year: ARMY101 (fall) ARMY102 (Spring)
Sophomore Year: ARMY201 (Fall) ARMY202 (Spring)
Advanced Leadership Course
J unior Year: ARMY301 (Fall) ARMY302 (Spring)
Senior Year: A RMY 401 (Fall) A RMY 402 (Spring)
The Freshman and Sophomore level classes are open to any student for credit: ARMY 101, 102,
201, 202 (and 103/104 - physical fitness), whether or not he or she is enrol led as a cadet i n the
Army ROTC program The J unior and Senior levels are restricted to "Cadet 1 status only
(ARMY301,302, 401 and 402). Contact Army ROTC for further information.
Asian American Stucies Program (AAST)
1120 Cole Student Activities Building, 301.405.0996
www.aast.umd.edu
aast@umd.edu
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Director: Larry Haji me Shi nagawa, Ph.D.
The Asian American Studies Program (AAST) provides students with the opportunity to study
critical ly the experiences of Asian Americans. Through an i nterdisci pi i nary approach, students
exarri ne the hi stori es, communi ti es and cul tures of A si an A meri cans as both di sti ncti ve from and
connected to the broader themes f or di versi ty, ethni ci ty, race, gender and rri grati on i n the A meri cas.
AAST offers a 15 credit-hour rri nor. For the M i nor, courses may be cross-l isted i n other
departments and some may satisfy CORE and Diversity requi rements.
Minor Requirements:
A. AAST Core Courses (6 credits):
1. Introduction to Asian American Studies (AAST 200/AMST298C)
2. Asian American History and Society (AAST 201/HI ST219M )
B . U pper-l eve! Courses (6 credits) : I n additi on to the two requi red f oundati onal courses, students
will also select ti/io additional upper- level (300/400) courses, one of which would be at the 400
level, from the foil owing list of regular and special topics courses: AAST 384, AAST388,
AAST398A, AAST398B, AAST398C, AAST 398D, AAST398G, AAST 398L, AAST 398P, AAST
420/WMST 420, AAST 424/SOCY 424, AAST 498A, AAST 498B, AAST 498C, AAST 498D,
AAST 498E, AAST 498F, AAST 498G, AAST 4981 , AAST 498J , AAST 498K, AAST 498L,
AAST 498M , AAST 498N, AAST 498P and AAST498T.
C. Thefinal requirement for the Mi nor is the successful completion of AAST 378 (Experiential
Learni ng - 3 credits), a semester- long i nternshi p at an organization that centers its efforts on Asian
American issues. Such organizations may include governmental units, non-profit agencies, and
on-campus organizations.
Beyond the C lassroom
1104 South Campus Commons, Building 1, 301-314-6621
www.BeyonaTheClassroom.umd.edu
btcinfo@umd.edu
Di rector: J ames V . Ri ker
Beyond the Classroom (BTC) is an i nterdisci pi i nary I i vi ng-learni ng program dedicated to
equi ppi ng students with the educati onal and prof essi onal I eadershi p ski 1 1 s to understand and to
contri bute construct] ve! y to ci vi c engagement and soci al change i n a gl oral context. Students
address si gni f i cant ci vi c and soci al i ssues through i nternshi p, communi ty servi ce, and ci vi c I earni ng
experiences with nonprofit nongovernmental and ci vi I society organizations i n the greater
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Through its integrated academic, experiential, and service
components that offer students real -worl d I earni ng opportuniti es outsi de the cl assroom BTC
enables students from al I disciplines to develop and to real ize the! r potential for civic leadershi p at
the local, national and global levels. BTC is a two-semester program open to all sophomores,
juniors, and seniors.
CORE Liberal Arts and Sciences Stucies Prog-am
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2130 M itchel I Building, 301-405-9363
www. ugst. umd.edu/core
Director CORE Planning & Implementation: Laura SI avin
To earn a baccal aureate at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and al I students compl ete both a maj or course of
study and a campus-wide general education program For more i nformation, see Chapter 5, General
Education Requirements.
Center for Teaching Excellence
0405 Marie Mount Hall, 301-405-9356
www.cte.umd.edu
cte@umd.edu
Director: Spencer Benson
The Center for Teachi ng Excel I ence supports departmental , indivi dual and campus-wi de efforts to
enhance teaching and learning atthe University of Maryland. The Center offers assistance to
departments, faculty, graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants. The Center provides
workshops, teachi ng assi stant devel opment, eval uati on arid support strategi es for i mprovi ng teachi ng
and learni ng, i ndi vidual consultations for faculty and graduate students, research on current teachi ng
practi ces, and i mpl ementati on of i nnovati ve teachi ng and I earni ng strategi es.
College Park Scholars Program (C PSP)
1125 Cumberland Hall, 301-314-2777
www.scholars.umd.edu
Executive Director: Dr. Greig Stewart
Col I ege Park Schol ars i s a cl ass of i nterdi sci pi i nary, two-year I i vi ng/l earni ng programs i n whi ch
acaderri cal I y and creati ve! y tal ented freshmen and sophomores expl ore i interests that enhance, or
complement, their academic major. Students in each program attend weekly, faculty- led colloquia
that encourage acti ve di scussi on and debate. Other courses i n the curri cul um sati sf y general
education (CORE) requirements. I n the second semester of their sophomore year, students choose
from i ndependent research, service- 1 earni ng projects, or i nternshi ps - both on and off campus - for
thei r Schol ars-practi cum experi ence.
The Programs' focus on community offers many advantages. Program faculty mai ntai n off i ces i n
Cambri dge Community resi dence hal I s whi ch f aci I itates meeti ng with students. Several program
f acul ty I ead study-abroad experi ences duri ng the wi nter term or summer. L i vi ng together i n the
resi dence hal I s he! ps students form study groups for common courses. Schol ars al so engage with
guest speakers and have the opportunity to conti nue conversati ons outsi de the cl assroom Program
di rectors encourage students to pursue I eadershi p opportuniti es i n co-curri cul ar acti viti es, desi gn
and i mpl ement community servi ce and sod al events, parti ci pate i n tutoring , recrui tment acti vi ti es.
or serve on the Student A dvi sory B oard .
Upon successful completion of the program students earn an academic Citation (requirements vary
by program ) . I n thei r j uni or year, students are encouraged to bui I d on thei r Schol ars experi ences by
parti ci pati ng i n departmental honors programs and other I earni ng community opportuniti es.
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Admission to College Park Scholars is selective and by invitation. Upon invitation to Scholars,
students i ndi cate thei r preference from the f ol I owi ng programs:
Arts
B usi ness, Soci ety, and the Economy
Environment, Technology and Economy
Global Public Health
International Studies
Life Sciences
Media, Self, and Society
Public Leadership
Science and Global Change
Science Discovery, and the Universe
Science, Technology, and Society
Educational Talent Search
3103 Turner Hal 1 , 301-314-7763
www.etsp.umd.edu
D i rector: A ndre N otti ngham
Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search (ETSP) is a federal TRIO program grant funded by the U.S. Department
of E ducati on and sponsored by the U ni versi ty of M aryl and si nee 1985. We provi de free pre-col I ege
assi stance to di sadvantaged students enrol I ed at 10 target hi gh school s i n Pri nee George's County
Publ i c School s. The goal of the program i s to i ncrease the number of students that graduate from
hi gh school and conti nue on to enrol I at an i nsti tuti on of hi gher educati on. E ducati onal Tal ent
Search counsel ors assi st i ndi vi dual s by provi di ng earl y awareness counsel i ng, career expl orati ons,
tutorial services, exposure to col I ege campuses, peer mentoring, student/parent workshops,
SAT/A CT prep, and assi stance wi th f i nanci al ai d and col I ege appl i cati ons. I n addi ti on, we assi st
students who have dropped out by encouragi ng them to re-enter school .
Federal Semester Procj-am
3103 Susquehanna Hall, 301-314-0261
www.f ederal semester, umd.edu
federal semester@umd.edu
Di rector: Dr. J oan B urton
The Federal Semester is a highly selective, year-long program coordi rated by the Office of
Undergraduate Studies in conjunction with other colleges, programs and campus initiatives. The
program bri ngs students from al I disciplines together to I earn, di scuss and expl ore i ssues of federal
pol i cy and gal vani zes them toward publ i c servi ce careers. R i si ng j uni ors and seni ors wi th strong
acaderri c backgrounds and an i nterest i n federal pol i cy are encouraged to appl y. The Federal
Semester Program consi sts of three pri mary components:
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1. The Federal Semester Seminar: UNIV348 (3 credits, fall semester). A choice of several
semi nar courses, each focused on a specif i c theme withi n federal pol i cy (eg. health pol i cy,
homel and security or energy and envi ronmental pol i cy) . The semi nars benefit from the
diversity of students who parti ci pate i n the program The srral I setti ng al lows students to
bri ng knowl edge from thei r di sci pi i nary focus i nto the di scussi on. Taught by an i ndustry
expert, the semi nars exarri ne the pol i cy-rraki ng process and di scuss salient i ssues withi n each
theme. Guest speakers offer real -world perspectives on how governments and other actors
implement pol icy.
2. The I nternship: UNI V349 (3-6 credits, spring semester). The Federal Semester experiential
I earni ng course offers credi t for an i nternshi p wi th a federal agency or rel ated organi zati on. I n
cl ass, students work on prof essi onal devel opment and ref I ect on thei r i nternshi p experi ences
through journal assignments. (With permission, students may complete the internship under
the course number for i nternshi ps i n the students maj or) .
3. Supporti ng course work: Two regul ar U M courses approved by the program that
complement the Federal Semester mission (6 credits). With permission, students may apply
courses compl eted pri or to the Federal Semester year.
I n addition, students parti ci pate i n Federal Semester Program activities i ncl udi ng visits to Capitol
Hill and federal agencies, conversations with leaders in public policy, professional development
workshops and an end-of-the-year event.
Students i n the program must have compl eted 60 credits by the end of the semester i n whi ch they
appl y and have a grade poi nt average of 3. or hi gher. For detai I s and appl i cati on pi ease see
www.f ederal semester, umd.edu.
First Year Book Program
Office of the Dean for Uixla cj acluate Studies
2130 Mitchell Building
www.fi rstyearbook. urrd.edu
Director: LisaKiely
Each year since 1993, the University has selected a book for all first year students. The goal of the
FirstYear Book Program (FY B) is to provide a shared intellectual experience for all new students
al org with the opportunity to di scuss the book from a vari ety of di sci pi i nes. Courses, derartmental
I ectures, I i vi ng/l earni ng programs and student groups al I sponsor events that compl ement a maj or
address by the author and/or other i mportant vi si tors to campus.
Global Communities
0119 Dorchester Hall, 301-314-7100
www. gl oral communi ti es. umd.edu
Di rector: Kevi n M cCI ure
G I oral Communi ti es i s the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park's prerri er gl oral engagement
I i vi ng- 1 earni ng program A I i vi ng- 1 earni ng program houses together students wi th shared i nterests
and provi des uni que I earni ng opportuniti es catered to those i nterests.
Students i n G I oral Communi ti es are uni ted by a common desi re to I earn more about worl d cul tures
and issues. Approxi mately 100 students from over 30 cultural backgrounds cal I Dorchester Hall
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home, creati ng a dynarri c and trul y i nternati onal resi dence ral I experi ence. Over the course of two
years students take a one-credit col I oqui um course each semester on topi cs desi gned to he! p them
better understand cultural differences, global issues, and opportunities for work, study, and travel
abroad.
A ddi ti onal I y, students i n G I oral Communi ti es are abl e to take part i n numerous i ntercul tural events,
such as vi si ti ng an embassy, heari ng a speaker on sustai nabi I i ty, or soci al i zi ng duri ng regul ar
i nternati onal movi e ni ghts or di nners. After two years of coursework and compl eti on of a capstone
proj ect, students earn a G I oral Competenci es notati on on thei r transcri pt.
Honors College
AnneArundel Hall, 301-405-6771
www. honors, umd.edu
honors@umd.edu
Director: Dr. William Dorland
The H onors Col I ege offers sped al educational opportunities and resources to students with
excepti oral acaderri c tal ents. H onors students combi ne i nterdi sci pi i nary H onors course work wi th
studi es i n thei r maj ors to enri ch thei r total educati onal experi ence. H onors courses and semi nars
offer smal I d ass si ze and acaderri c experi ences characteri zed by acti ve parti ci pati on, i ntensi ve
writi ng, and outstandi ng faculty who encourage critical thi nki ng and i nnovati on.
Students in the Honors College may earn an Honors Citation on the transcript by completing
coursework and requi rements i n an Honors Living- Learning Program and by mai ntai ni ng an overal I
3.2 GPA. Honors Living- Learning Programs include: Digital Cultures and Creativity .
E ntrepreneurshi p and I nnovati on. Gemstone. Honors Humanities and University Honors .
A cceptance of f i rst-year students i nto the H onors Col I ege i s by i nvi tati on based on the standard
appl i cati on to the U ni versi ty of M aryl and ( by N ovember 1st for best consi derati on for H onors and
merit scholarships).
I n addition to joi ni ng an Honors Li vi ng-Learni ng Program Honors students may apply to one of 40
Departmental Honors Programs offered by the acaderri c departments and col I eges on campus i n
order to take f ul I advantage of advanced, di sci pi i ne- based H onors coursework and research
opportuniti es i n the r maj or area of study. M ost derartmental honors programs begi n i n the
sophomore or j unior year. Students i n a Derartmental Honors Program may earn derartmental
honors on the transcri pt and di pi oma.
Individual Studies Program
3103 Susquehanna Hall, 301-314-0023
www.ivsp.umd.edu
Di rector: Dr. J oan B urton
The I ndi vidual Studies Program (I VSP) is a degree-granti ng academic program under the di recti on
of the Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es. The program al I ows students to create new i nterdi sci pi i nary
curri cul a I eadi ng to the B achel or of A its or B achd or of Sci ence degree. Students draw pri mari I y
from the University of Maryland's course offerings to form an academic concentration not
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otherwi se avai I abl e to them at the i nstituti on. A written prospectus that def i nes the students maj or
and outi i nes the curri cul um i s requi red to appl y to the program I ndi vi dual I y created student maj ors
have recently i ncl uded such titles as Peace and J ustlce Studies, Asian American Pol icy and
Advocacy, Global Health, International Studies, Urban Studies and Planning, Digital Narratives,
and Public Health Policy.
Students must seek the gui dance and approval of a faculty mentor pri or to havi ng thei r prospectus
reviewed by the I ndividual Studies Faculty Review Board. If approved, the courses agreed upon by
the Faculty Revi ew Board become the basi s for the students maj or requi rements. These I i sted
requi rements from numerous academic departments, along with the CORE general education
requi rements, are anal ogous i n most ways to the acaderri c requi rements gi ven to students who sel ect
from the U ni versi ty's tradi tl oral maj ors. H owever, each student i s requi red to desi gn a uni que
program of study and defend it i n order to be a part of I VSP.
I ndi vi dual Studi es students must compl ete a seni or capstone proj ect and are encouraged to engage
i n i nternshi ps, research proj ects, i ndependent studi es with faculty, as wel I as study abroad to
suppl ement thei r work i n the d assroom Whi I e I V SP programs are never vocatl oral i n nature,
drawi ng from real - 1 i f e experi ence as a suppl ement to the acaderri c curri cul um i s general I y
encouraged. These proj ects often serve as a way for the students to devel op acaderri c connectl ons
among the multl pie disci pi i nes i nvol ved i n thei r programs.
Whi I e I V SP gi ves students the opportuni ty to create a uni que acaderri c program focused on a
specif i c area of study, usi ng courses from multl pi e acaderri c departments, it does not substitute for
or replicate the educational goals of existing University programs, including the Limited Enrollment
Programs (LEPs). I VSP programs may not i ncl ude substantial numbers of courses from LEP
departments.
Devel opi ng a successful I V SP prospectus takes tl me and usual I y i nvol ves several meetl ngs to
revi ew and edi t the draft prospectus. I interested students shoul d contact the I V SP staff arid begi n the
appl icatlon process early i n thei r academic career. Worki ng closely with the I VSP staff and thei r
prospectl ve f acul ty mentor, students shoul d pi an to compl ete and subrri t thei r I V SP prospectus,
pref erabl y duri ng thei r sophomore year, or i n thei r j uni or year, before reachi ng 90 credi ts.
To beackrittacl into thelndvidual StudesPnxyamthe student trust
1. Have a clearly def i ned academic goal that cannot be reasonably satisfied i n an existi ng
curriculum attheUniversity of Maryland, College Park.
2. Have at least 30 earned col lege credits with at least 12 credits completed at Col lege Park.
3. Have a rri ni mum of a 2.5 GPA i n each of thei r previous two semesters of col lege, and at least a
2.0 GPA overall.
4. Complete at least 30 additional credits beginning the term foil owing admission to I VSP.
5. I dentl f y an appropri ate f acul ty mentor, pref erabl y tenured or tenure track, wi th si gni f i cant
undergraduate educatl on experi ence rel ated to the fi el d of study.
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6. Compl ete a debai I ed pi an of study ( prospectus) whi ch i s approved by thei r f acul ty mentor and
then approved by the I ndi vidual Studies Faculty Review Board. This proposal wi 1 1 i ncl ude
a. A cl ear statement of the central acaderri c purpose for thei r maj or.
b. Specific course requi rements i ncl udi ng at least 27 credits of upper-division major
coursework (300 & 400 level) beyond the I VSP courses (I VSP 317, I VSP 318, and
IVSP 420).
c. The list of courses must i ncl ude at least one writi ng craft course (i n addition to the
CORE Fundamental Studies I introduction to Writi ng and the Professional Writi ng
requi rements) sel ected from an approved I i st that i s avai I abl e from the I ndi vi dual
Studies staff.
d. A semester- by-semester pi an for the compl eti on of thei r undergraduate degree withi n
a reasonabl e peri od of ti me.
7. Compl ete the I VSP Departmental Notification Form in order to notify academic units from
whi ch they wi 1 1 take three or more 300-400 1 evel courses.
Following actrisaon, students must:
1. Earn a grade of C or better i n al I courses requi red i n thei r IVSP program of study i ncl udi ng IVSP
420 as wel I as a satisfactory grade i n IVSP 317.
2. Compl ete mandatory advi si ng sessi ons wi th thei r f acul ty mentor and the I V SP staff every
semester, i ncl udi ng a revi ew of thei r semester- by-semester acaderri c pi an for compl eti on of thei r
IVSP program
3. I f not al ready compl eted, work towards i mmedi ate compl eti on of the fundamental studi es
requi rements for E ngl i sh compositi on and mathemati cs.
For detail sand further information, visit the IVSP websiteatwww.ivsp.umd.edu.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual andTransgender Studies (LGBT)
2212 Marie Mount Hall, 301-405-5428
www.lgbts.umd.edu
lgbts@umd.edu
D i rector: D r. M ari I ee L i ndemann
The Program i n Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies (LGBT) offers an i nterdisci pi i nary
undergraduate certi f i cate and a rri nor desi gned to exarri ne the I i ves, experi ences, i denti ti es and
representati ons of LG BT persons, those who are today descri bed as havi ng a rri nority sexual
ori entati on or who are gender transgressi ve. Students study LGBT f ami I i es and communi ti es,
cultures and subcultures; histories, institutions, languages and literatures; economic and political
I i ves; and the compl ex rel ati ons of sexual rri nori ti es to the cul ture and experi ence of the gender
conformant and (hetero) sexual maj ority. LG BT Studi es i s an i nterdi sci pi i nary and multidi sci pi i nary
f i el d, and promotes the appl i cati on of new theori es and methodol ogi es (eg., queer, f erri ni st, critical
race, and multi cultural theori es) to establ i shed di sci pi i nes, and it advances the generati on of new
knowl edge withi n traditional f i el ds of schol arshi p. Through study of sexual rri noriti es, students gai n
an understandi ng of and respect for other differences i n human I i ves such as age, abi I ity, class,
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ethnicity, gender, race, and religion. With their faculty advisors, certificate candidates design a
program that compl ements thei r maj or fi el d of study.
Certificate Requirements:
21 credits 15 credits are in required courses, while 6 credits are earned in two elective courses.
A . Requi red core curri cul um for the Certi f i cate i n L G BT Studi es ( 15 credi ts)
1. LGBT200- 1 introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
2. One lower-level course focused on I iterature, art, or culture by or about LGBT
people, either LGBT 265 (X-listed as ENGL 265) or CM LT 291;
3. One of the f ol I owi ng upper-di vi si on courses focused on the personal , soci al ,
political, and historical aspects of LGBT people LGBT 350, PHI L 407, or LGBT 494
(X-listed as WM ST 494);
4. One of thefol lowi ng upper-division courses focused on I iterature, art, or culture by
or about LGBT people LGBT 359 (X-listed as ENGL 359), LGBT 459 (X-listed as
ENGL 459), LGBT 465 (X-listed as ENGL 465); or LGBT 327
5. One of the foil owing:
a. LGBT488
Seminar in LGBT Studies
b. LGBT386
Supervised I nternship - LGBT Community Organizations
B. Elective courses for the Certificate in LGBT Studies (6 credits)
Students choose six hours of elective credits i n consultation with thei r advisor i n LGBT Studies. At
I east three hours of el ecti ve credi ts must be from upper-di vi si on courses (i.e., those numbered 300
or above) . Students are encouraged to choose el ecti ves to compl ement thei r knowl edge of L G BT
peopl e and i ssues by expl ori ng disciplines that contrast with the maj or fi el d of study. Students may
sel ect el ecti ve courses from the I i st of core courses above or from a I i st of approved courses
mai ntai ned by the program The I i st i s updated regul arl y and avai I abl e at
www.lgbt5.urrd.edu/rrinor.html. A student may also petition to have any other course fulfill this
requi rement by provi di ng evi dence, usual I y the syl I abus, that a substanti al amount of the course
work, usual ly including a term paper, consi sts of L G BT materi al .
• A ppropri ate substituti ons for courses I i sted i n categori es 2 through 4 above may be made with
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approval from the Director of LGBT Studies.
• No course earned with a grade below "C" (2.0) wi 1 1 court toward the certificate i n LGBT
Studies.
• Students may use a maxi mum of ni ne credits (or three courses) to sati sfy the requi rements of
both thei r major and the certificate i n LGBT Studies.
• No more than nine of the required credits may betaken at an institution other than the
U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park.
• Students must declare the certificate in LGBT Studies to the Director of LGBT Studies one
year pri or to thei r i ntended graduati on to assure appropri ate advi si ng and record- keepi ng.
Minor Requirements:
15 credits 12 credits are in required courses, while 3 credits are earned in one upper-level elective
course.
A . Requi red core curri cul um f or the M i nor i n L G BT Studi es ( 12 credi ts)
1. LGBT 200—1 introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
2. One lower-level course focused on literature art, or culture by or about LGBT
people, either LGBT 265 (X-listed as ENGL 265) or CM LT 291;
3. One of the f ol I owi ng upper-di vi si on courses focused on the personal , soci al ,
political, and historical aspects of LGBT people LGBT 350, PHI L 407, or LGBT 494
(X-listed as WM ST 494);
4. One of thefol lowi ng upper-division courses focused on I iterature, art, or culture by
or about LGBT people LGBT 359 (X-listed as ENGL 359), LGBT 459 (X-listed as
ENGL 459), LGBT 465 (X-listed as 465); or LGBT 327.
B. Elective course for the Mi nor in LGBT Studies (3 credits)
A n upper-di vi si on el ecti ve wi 1 1 compl ement the requi red courses. Thi s el ecti ve may be a course
from categori es 3 and 4 above that has not been used to f ulf i 1 1 requi rements; or it may be one of the
capstone courses in LGBT Studies (LGBT 386 or LGBT 488), or a course chosen from the list of
approved el ecti ves for the LGBT Studies program The list of approved el ecti ves is avai lable at
www.lgbt5.urrd.edu/rrinor.html. A student may also petition to have any course fulfill this
requi rement by provi di ng evi dence, usual I y the syl I abus, that a substanti al amount of the course
work, usual ly including a term paper, consi sts of L G BT materi al .
• A ppropri ate substituti ons for courses I i sted i n categori es two through four above may be
made with approval from the Director of LGBT Studies.
• No course earned with a grade below "C" (2.0) wi 1 1 count toward the rri nor i n LGBT Studies.
• Students may use a maxi mum of six credits (or two courses) to satisfy the requi rements of
both thei r maj or and the rri nor i n L G BT Studi es. H owever, courses taken to compl ete the
rri nor i n LGBT Studies may not be used to satisfy the requi rements of another rri nor.
• No more than si x of the requi red credi ts (or two courses) may be taken at an i nsti tuti on other
than the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park. H owever, at I east si x upper-di vi si on credi ts
appl ied to the rri nor must betaken at this university.
• Students must declare the rri nor in LGBT Studies to the Director of LGBT Studies one year
pri or to thei r i ntended graduati on to assure appropri ate advi si ng and record- keepi ng.
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Letters and Sciences
1117 Hornbake Library, 301-314-8418
www.lt5C.umd.edu
asklt5c@umd.edu
Assistant DearVDi rector: Deborah Reid Bryant Ph. D.
www.ltsc.umd.edu
General Advising: 301-314-8418 or 8419
Pre-Law Advising: prelaw@umd.edu
Credit-by-Exam 301-314-8418
Letters and Sci ences i s the acaderri c home for students expl ori ng a vari ety of f i el ds before sel ecti ng
a maj or, for post-baccal aureate students taki ng additional course work, arid for non-degree seeki ng
students taki ng undergraduate courses. Letters and Sci ences may al so serve as the acaderri c home
for students compl eti ng requi rements for entry i nto a L i rrited E nrol I mart Program Letters and
Sci ences advi sors hel p students to sel ect and schedul e courses, pi an acaderri c programs, and I earn
about campus- wi de resources. L etters and Sci ences col I aborates cl osel y wi th col I ege advi si ng
offices, academic departments, and programs across campus and provides a coordi nated advi si ng
network that features:
Choosing a Major
L etters and Sci ences students recei ve i nf ormati on about and referral to a wi de range of acaderri c
programs and servi ces i ncl udi ng sped al i zed workshop sessi ons. L etters and Sci ences staff sped al i ze
i n assi sti ng students devel op strategi es and pi ans for enteri ng L i rrited E nrol I mart Programs.
Markets and Society
M arkets and Sod ety i s a program for enteri ng freshmen i nterested i n expl ori ng the worl d of
busi ness. The M arkets and Soci ety Program hel ps students to I earn about the f i el d of busi ness,
ref i ne thei r career goal s, and i nteract with other students who share thei r i interests.
I nterim Advising Program
Newly admitted transfer students with more than 60 credits, who were unsuccessful i n gai ni ng
admission to a Li rrited Enrol I merit Program receive advi si ng and assi stance from a Letters and
Sci ences prof essi onal staff member duri ng thei r f i rst two semesters on campus. For thi s group of
students, the U ni versi ty wai ves the requi rement that al I students must ded are a maj or by 60 credi ts.
Pre-Law Advising
Letters and Sciences offers special ized advi si ng for students i nterested i n law. For further
i nformati on, see the seed on on Pre-Law Advi si ng i n thi s catal og and vi sit www.prelaw.umd.edu
Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR)
2100D (2nd Floor) McKeldin Library, 301-314-6786
www.ugresearch.umd.edu
ugresearch@umd.edu
D i rector: F ranci s D uV i rage
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The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (M CUR) isaninitiativeofthe Office of the Dean
of U ndergraduate Studi es. Created as a resource for students and faculty, the Center serves as a
cl eari nghiouse for both on-campus and off-campus research opportuniti es for undergraduates.
A ddi ti onal I y, the Center serves as a forum where f acul ty members can share di fferent model s for
i ncorporati ng undergraduate students i nto research programs, and ways of i nf usi ng undergraduate
research i nto the curri cul um
M aj or programs of the M CU R i ncl ude M aryl and Student Researchers, whi ch permits faculty to list
research opportuniti es open to undergraduates duri ng the acaderri c year, and M aryl and Summer
Scholars, which provides fundi ng for students to conduct summer research (on campus or elsewhere
i n the U S or abroad as needed) under the mentorshi p of M aryl and faculty members. Students new to
research as wel I as students with previ ous research experi ence parti ci pate i n these programs.
National Scholarship Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-1289
www.scholarships.umd.edu
scholarshi ps@umd.edu
Director: Francis DuVi rage, Ph.D.
The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland, College Park aims to
provide undergraduates with the best possible information, guidance and support as they
learn about and apply for national scholarships.
National scholarships are competitive, prestigious awards that provide opportunities and
support for a wide range of enriching experiences, including study abroad, graduate study
(and sometimes undergraduate study also), federal employment teaching, research, and
public service. National scholarships are looking for students (with or without financial
need) who are developing strong interests and goals - academic and extracurricular- and
who want to take advantage of every constructive opportunity that will help them reach
their objectives. J ust as each national scholarship offers a different kind of opportunity,
each is also looking for a different range of strengths and interests in its applicants. If you
develop a strong academic record, are thoughtful about your choices and devote yourself
to activities you care about you may well find one or more scholarship opportunities of
interest to you.
The National Scholarships Office strives to make learning about and applying for national
scholarships an enlightening experience. In addition to providing information about national
scholarships through our website, through group presentations and through individual
advising, we also provide individualized guidance and support at every stage of the
application process. We invite you to visit our website and to make an appointment with us
to learn more about national scholarships that may help you attain your goals.
Orientation
1102 Cole Field House 301-314-8217
www.orientation.umd.edu
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Director: Gerry Strumpf
The goal of Orientation is to introduce new students to the University of Maryland community
U ni versity of M aryl and community. The Ori entati on Off i ce offers a wi de range of transiti onal
programrri ng and servi ces for students and thei r f ami I i es as they prepare to attend the U ni versi ty of
Maryland.
New Student Orientation
Held prior to the semester a student enrolls at the University of Maryland, new student orientation
for f i rst-ti me freshmen normal I y covers two days; ori entati on for new transfer students covers one
day. During New Student Orientation, individuals meet with representatives from their academic
col I ege for advi si ng and course schedul i ng. U ndergraduate Ori entati on Advi sors, i ntroduce students
to academic and student I if eat the University of Maryland, including student campus services and
resources, and opportunities for i nvol vement on campus.
Parent Orientation
Parents of new University of Maryland students are strongly encouraged to attend a one-day
program sped f i cal I y desi gned to i ntroduce them to the acaderri c, soci al , and cul tural opportuni ti es
of the university and to better prepare them for the issues that are likely to affect their son or
daughter throughout thei r matri cul ati on at the U ni versi ty .
TerpTrips
Terp Tri ps focus on the conti nui ng transiti on of parents. Offered to parents on the second day of
freshman ori entati on, these one-day programs combi ne a tri p to an area attracti on with connecti ons
to other parents and a campus faculty or staff host.
I ntroduction to theUni versity Seminars
The Ori entati on Off i ce coordi nates new student serri nar courses, U N I V 100 and 101. These courses
i ntroduce students to the worl d of hi gher educati on and, more sped fi cal I y, to the U ni versi ty of
M aryl and. Course topi cs i nd ude career/maj or expl orati on, successful studyi ng and test-taki ng
strategies, diversity, and involvement within the university.
Pre-C d lege Pro-ams
1107 West Educati on Annex, 301-405-6776
www. precol I ege. umd.edu
pre-col I ege@umd.edu
Executive Di rector: Georgette Hardy DeJ esus
Upward Bound Programs: 301-405-6776
Upward Bound-Math and Science Program (UB-MS): 301-405-1773
The University of Maryland Pre-College Programs in Undergraduate Studies is comprised of three
federal I y and state supported programs:
Two Upward Bound Programs (UB) and
U pward Bound-M ath and Sci ence Program (UB-MS).
These programs generate the ski 1 1 s and moti vati on necessary for success i n post-secondary
educati on. They i mmerse hi gh school parti ci pants i n ri gorous acaderri c i nstructi on, tutori ng,
counsel i ng, and i nnovati ve educati onal experi ences throughout the school year and duri ng the
six-week summer residential program Pre-Col lege Programs are part of the Federal TRI O Programs
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that provide educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students
from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The U B Programs are open to I ow-i ncome and/or f i rst-generati on col I ege bound hi gh school
students i n grades 9 through 12, who demonstrate an acaderri c need and want to pursue a four-year
postsecondary educati on. E I i gi bl e students must attend target hi gh school s i n Pri nee George's and
M ortgomery Counti es. H i gh school pri nci pal s, teachers, and counsel ors recommend students to the
program
E I i gi bi I ity f or the U pward Bound Programs requi re that students attend M ortgomery B I ai r,
N orthwood or Wheaton H i gh School s i n M ortgomery County. B I adensburg, Central , H i gh Poi nt,
or Northwestern H igh Schools i n Pri nee George's County.
The UB-MS is open to students in grades 10 through 12, who demonstrate an academic need and
want to pursue post-secondary educati on programs i n f i el ds rel ated to mathemati cs and sci ence
UB-MS recruits hi gh school students from Potomac and Fai rmont H ei ghts H i gh School s i n Pri nee
George's County, M D; Watki ns Mill High School i n M ortgomery County, M D ,
Edmonston-Westside High School in Baltimore, MD and Bell High School in Washington, DC.
Pre-Transfer Advising
0110 Hornbake, 301.405.9449 or 9448
www.transferadvi si ng. umd.edu/
transferadvi si ng@umd.edu
Assistant Dean: LisaKiely
The Pre-Transfer Advi si ng Program promotes acaderri c success and excel I ence through assessi ng
the readiness of students to transfer to UM and estimating their time to degree completion.
Pre-Transfer Advi sors provi de advi si ng for students i nterested i n transferri ng from community
col leges as well as four-year schools. Advisors also work closely with staff at the Maryland
community colleges.
THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE
9636 Gudelsky Drive Rockvi I le M D 20850
301-738-6000
www.shadygrove umd.edu
USG Executive Di rector and Associate Vice Chancel lor for Academic Affairs, USM:
Dr. Stewart L. Edel stein
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a regional higher education center created under the
auspices of the University System of Maryland. Sinceits inception in 2000, USG has been
transformed from a I ocati on for part-ti me eveni ng i nstructi on i nto a vi brant center off eri ng cl asses
duri ng dayti me, eveni ngs, and weekends i n both f ul I -ti me and part-ti me formats. U SG currerti y
serves more than 3,600 graduate and undergraduate students, with more than 1,000 undergraduates
enrol I ed i n dayti me programs. N i ne U ni versi ty System of M aryl and ( U SM ) degree-grarti ng
i nstituti ons col I aborate to offer thei r top degree programs, as we! I as certifi cate and conti nui ng
educati on programs, at one conveni ent I ocati on i nM ortgomery County.
U SG provi des al I the presti ge and benefits of a M aryl and educati on duri ng a students f i nal two
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years of undergraduate study. M ost credit earned at M aryl and community col I eges wi 1 1 transfer,
and students can choose from a vari ety of maj ors, with cl asses offered at ti mes that meet thei r
schedul es. A t the U ni versi ti es at Shady G rove campus, students work si de- by-si de wi th professors
from nati onal I y ranked acaderri c programs. Students can al so parti ci pate i n a growi ng number of
soci al and acaderri c acti vi ti es and get i nvol ved i n communi ty servi ce or student I eadershi p.
TheUniversity of Maryland, College Park is one of the powerful partners that make up USG.
Students can earn a U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Park degree at U SG and eel ebrate Terrapi n
traditions no matter which campus they call home. The University of Maryland, College Park
offers eight undergraduate degrees withi n five different academic departments at Shady Grove.
Bidogccd Sciences Prog-am (BSC I)
1322 Symons Hall, 301-405-6892
www.cherriife.umd.edu
Dr. J oelle Presson, Assistant Dean, Academic Undergraduate Programs
Dr. Tom Stanton, Director, Biological Sciences Shady Grove
Dr. Nancy Trauth-Noben, Assistant Director, Biological Sciences Shady Grove
The Major
Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland at Shady Grove
cherri i f e umd.edu/undergraduateprograms/bi ol ogi cal sci encesprogramatshadygrove
TheBiological Sciences Program at the University of Maryland offers a degree program in General
Biology (GENB) at Universities at Shady Grove. TheBiological Sciences Program at Shady Grove
offers the Advanced Program courses normal ly taken i n the j unior and senior years.
A 1 1 B i ol ogi cal Sci ences maj ors compl ete a common sequence of i introductory and supporti ng
courses referred to as the Basic Program For students matriculati ng at the Universities at Shady
G rove most of these i introductory and supporti ng courses are taken at a communi ty col I ege or at
another four-year i nstituti on. Dependi ng on space avai I abl e, students who matri cul ated at Col I ege
Park may transfer to the Shady G rove Program i n thei r j uni or year, where they may compl ete the
Advanced Program i n General B i ol ogy.
Requirements for the Biol ogi cal Sciences Major in General Biol ogy (GENB) at Shady Grove
Courses equivalent to these to be taken at an institution that offers lower level course work
I. CORE Progam Requirements -30 Credits
I I . Basic Program in Bidogjcal Sciences
BSCI105 Principles of Biology I 4
BSCI106 Principles of Biology 1 1 4
BSCI223 General Microbiology 3
BSCI222 Principles of Genetics 4
MATH 130 or Calculusfor LifeSciencesI or 3
MATH 140 Calculus I 4
MATH 131 or Calculusfor Life Sci ences 1 1 or
MATH 141 Calculus 1 1 4
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CHEM 131/132 General Chemistry I w/Lab 4
CH E M 231/232 General Cherri stry 1 1 w/Lab 4
CHEM 241/242 Organic Chemistry II w/Lab 4
CHEM 271/272* General Chemistry II w/Lab 4
* CHEM272 Bioanalytical Chemistry Lab is not offered at most institutions. Students accepted into
the UMCP Shady Grove Biological Sciences may substitute a General Chemistry II Labforthis
course
1 1 1. Corses taken at Universities at Shady Grove
PHY S121 Fundamentals of Physics I 4
PHY S122 Fundamentals of Physics 1 1 4
GENB Advanced Program in General Biology 27 minimum
ELECT Electives 20-25
Total credits reqii red to eradiate 120
Advising
A dvi si ng i s mandatory duri ng each pre- regi strati on peri od f or al I B i ol ogi cal Sci ences maj ors.
Advi si ng for students i interested i n or enrol I ed i n the Shady G rove Program i s avai I abl e from the
Di rector or Assi start Di rector. Cal I 301-738-6207 for an advi si ng appoi ntment.
TheRobert H. Smith School of Business* Shady Grove
www. rhsrri th. umd.edu/undergracl/shadygrove/
Dean: D r. G . A nandal i ngam
A ssoci ate Dean(s) : Patri ci a C I evel and
Director of Programs at Shady Grove LukeGlasgow
College Park Location: 1570 Van Munching Hall, 301-405-2286
Shady Grove Location: Bui Idi ng 1 1 1 , Room 5147, 301-738-6079
The Robert H . Smith School of Busi ness is an i nternational ly recognized leader i n management
educati on and research for the di gital economy. The faculty are schol ars, teachers, and prof essi onal
leaders with a commitment to superior education i n busi ness and management, special izi ng i n
accounting, finance, information systems, operations management, management and organization,
marketing, logistics, transportation and supply chain management. The Smith School is accredited
byAACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier
accrediti ng agency for bachel or's, master's and doctoral degree programs i n busi ness adrri ni strati on
and accounting, www.aacsb.edu.
The Smith School of B usi ness offers students the opportunity to compl ete the j uni or-seni or
curriculum in four maj ors at the Shady Grove campus including (1) Accounting; (2) General
B usi ness-E ntrepreneurshi p Fell ows Program (3) I nternati onal B usi ness; and (4) M arketi ng. For
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debai I s on the maj ors offered at Shady G rove vi si t
wwwjhsnith.un^.ediYundergrac|/shadygroveltrnl .
Admission Requirements
All students applyi ng for admission to the Robert H . Smith School of Busi ness as transfer students,
whether i nternal transfers al ready enrol I ed at U M CP or external transfer students enteri ng the
university for the first time, will be subject to competitive admission for a limited number of spaces
in the Smith School at either the Col lege Park or Shady Grove location. For complete debai I son
adrri ssi ons to the Smi th School @ Shady G rove vi si t
www. rhsrri th. uird.edu/undergrac|/shadygrove / admi ssi ons. aspx.
Statement of Policy on Transfer of Credit from Community Colleges
1 1 i s the practi ce of the Srri th School of B usi ness to consi der for transfer from a regi oral I y
accredi ted communi ty col I ege onl y the f ol I owi ng courses i n busi ness adrri ni strati on: an
i introductory busi ness course busi ness stati sti cs, i ntroducti on to computi ng (equi val ent to B M GT
201), or el ementary accounti ng. Thus, it i s and ci pated that students transferri ng from another
regi oral I y accredi ted i nsti tuti on to Shady G rove wi 1 1 have devoted the maj or share of thei r acaderri c
effort below the j unior year to the completion of basic requi rements i n the I i beral arts. A total of 60
semester hours from a community col I ege may be appl i ed toward a degree from the Smith School
of Business.
Other I institutions
The Smith School of Busi ness normal ly accepts transfer credits from regional ly accredited four-year
i nsti tuti ons. J uni or- and seni or- 1 evel busi ness courses are accepted from col I eges accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). J unior- and senior- level
busi ness courses from other than AACSB-accredited schools are eval rated on a course- by-course
basi s to deterrri ne transf erabi I i ty .
The Smith School of B usi ness requi res that at I east 50 percent of the busi ness and management
credi t hours requi red for a busi ness degree be earned at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and, Col I ege Par
Urderg-aduabe Degree Reqiirements/Deg/ee Options
U pon compl eti on of al I degree requi rements, students at the Srri th School @Shady G rove wi 1 1 earn a
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Busi ness at the University of
M aryl and Col I ege Park. I n additi on, the Smith School of B usi ness awards M aster of B usi ness
Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Information
concerning adrri ssi on to the M.B. A. orM.S. programisavailableatwww.rhsrrith.umd.edu.
Summary of Bachelor of Science Degree Requi rements (al I curri cul a)
At I east 45 hours of the 120 semester hours of acaderri c work requi red for graduati on must be i n
busi ness and management subj ects. A rri ni mum of 58 hours of the requi red 120 hours must be i n
300- or 400- 1 evel courses. Fifty percent of the requi red BM GT credit hours must be completed at
the Srri th School of B usi ness (Col I ege Park or Shady G rove campus) . I n addi ti on to the requi rement
of an overal I cumul ati ve grade poi nt average of 2. (C average) i n al I uni versi ty course work,
effective Fal I 1989, al I busi ness majors must earn a 2.0 or better i n al I requi red courses, i ncl udi ng
E conorri cs, M athemati cs, and Communi card on.
Freshman-Sophomore School Requirements
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BM GT220 Pri nci pies of Account] ng I (3 credits)
BM GT221 Pri nci pies of Account] ng 1 1 (3 credits)
ECON 200 Pri nci pi es of M i croeconorri cs (3 credits)
ECON201 Pri nci pies of M acroeconorrics (3 credits)
Onefrom 3/4 credits
MATH 220 Elementary Calculus I
MATH 140 Calculus I
Onefrom 3 credits
B M GT230 1 B usi ness Stati sti cs
B M GT231 2 Stati sti cal M odel s for B usi ness
Onefrom 3 credits
COM M 100 Foundations of Speech Communication
COM M 107 Speech Communication
COM M 200 Critical Thi nki ng and Speaki ng
Total: 23-24
1 The f ol I owi ng courses are approved substitutes for B M GT230: B I OM 301, ECON 321, E DM S451,
GEOG305, PSYC200, and SOCY201.
2 The foil owing courses are approved substitutes for BMGT231: ENEE324, ENME392, or
STAT400.
J unior-Senior School Requirements
BM GT301 1 introduction to I information Systems (3 credits)
BMGT340 Business Finance (3 credits)
BM GT350 M arketi ng Pri nci pies and Organization (3 credits)
BM GT364 M anagement and Organizational Theory (3 credits)
B M GT367 Career Search Strategi es i n B usi ness ( 1 credi t)
BMGT380 Business Law (3 credits)
B M GT495 B usi ness Pol i ci es (3 credits)
Total: 19
Economics Requirements 3-6 credits
3-6 credits of approved upper-level economics courses are requi red by the Smith School of
B usi ness. V i sit www. rhsrrith. umd.edu/undergrad/shadygrove/ the specif i c requi rements for each
major offered at Shady Grove.
Major Requirements
I n additi on to the Smith School of B usi ness Bachel or of Sci ence requi rements I i sted above,
general I y another 18-24 credits are requi red for each major. See
www.rl^rrith.urrd.edu/undergrac|/shadygrove/ the specific requi rements for each major offered at
the Srri th School @Shady G rove.
Additional I nfbrmation
For more i nformati on on the Smith School of B usi ness undergraduate program at Shady G rove vi sit
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wwwjhsnith.umd.eclLyunclergrac|/shaclygrov^
B.A. in Communication at Shady Grove
Carri 1 1 e K endal I A caderri c Center ( U ni versi ti es at Shady G rove) 9636 G udel sky D ri ve Sui te 5119
Rockville, MD 20750
301-738-6208
www.shadygrove. uird.edu/program&/uixlergraduate/communi cati orVurrcp/corrrnuni cati on.cf m
Chair: E.Toth
Director: L. Waks (Director, Senior Lecturer)
Coordi nator: L i ndsi Baltz (Program Coordi nator)
Coordi nator: J ul i e Gowi n (Outreach Coordi nator)
Professors: E. Fink, R. Gaines, J . Klumpp, S. Parry-Giles, A. Wolvin
Associate Professors: L. Aldoory, D. Cai, D. Hample, T. Parry-Giles, M. Tonn, M. Turner
Assistant Professors: S. Kharris, M. Liu, K. Maddux, N. Ofulue, T. Reimer
Lecturers: R. Coleman (Lecturer), S. Simon (Lecturer), B. Swartz (Lecturer), J . Tenney (Lecturer),
R. Toth (Lecturer)
Affiliate Professors: J. Fahnestock (ENGL), A. Kruglanski (PSYC), D. Rosenfelt(WMST)
Affiliate Associate Professors: M. Gelfand (PSYC), S. McDaniel (KNES)
Professors Emeriti: J . Grunig, L. Grunig
Visiting Faculty: K. Kendall (Res Prof, Visit Prof)
The Major at Shady Grove
The department offers an exciti ng curri cul um that prepares students for acaderri c and prof essi onal
careers in business, government, health, education, social and human services, and related fields.
Courses offered by the department i ncl ude persuasi on and soci al i nf I uence, rhetori c and the anal ysi s
of messages, communication and new media, digital communication, organizational
communi cati on, publ i c rel ati ons strategi es, and i ntercultural communi cati on. A 1 1 students i n the
program at Shady G rove are requi red to compl ete mandatory advi si ng each semester.
Program Learning Outcomes
U pon compl eti on of the degree program i n Communi cati on, students shoul d be abl e to demonstrate
the f ol I owi ng knowl edge and ski 1 1 s:
1. An ability to disti ngui sh among a vari ety of theoreti cal approaches i n the communi cati on
di sci pi i ne and use them appropri atel y and eff ecti vel y i n acaderri c work.
2. A n abi I ity to conduct research and write research reports empl oyi ng soci al scientific and/or
humani sti c approaches i n the communi cati on di sci pi i ne.
3. An abi I ity to argue clearly and effectively i n a speech.
Academic Programs and Departmental Facilities
The Center for Political Communication and Civic Leadership unites research, education, and public
engagement to foster democrati c communi cati on by a di verse peopl e. See
www.commcenter.umd.edu.
The Center for Risk Communication Research (CRCR) advances dialogue and understanding about
communi cati on's rol e i n control I i ng and preverti ng ri sk; about how publ i cs percei ve ri sk
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communication; and about the political, economic and social contexts for risk communication.
Scholars associated with the CRCR exarri ne health, food safety, security, and envi ronmental risks.
See www.corrm ri skcenter. umd.edu.
The departments M edi a Center at Col I ege Park i s desi gned to provi de one-on-one tutori ng and
i nstructi onal support to further students' oral communi cati on ski 1 1 s and corf i dence. The M edi a
Center i s equi pped with cameras and record ng equi pment to tape speeches and presentati ons for
practi ce and cri ti que. Students may al so uti I i ze resources avai I abl e at Shady G rove through the
Off i ce of I nf ormati on Technol ogy.
Admission to the Maj or
Communication is a Li rrited Enrol I ment Program i n which appl icants should have an overal I GPA
of 2.7 of better, and a grade of "C" or better in each of the three courses specifically required by the
maj or (COM M 250, COM M 107, Stati sti cs, or thai r equi val ents) . A ppl i cants shoul d al so attai n
j uni or standi ng (56 or more transferabl e col I ege credits) by the ti me of enrol I ment. For more
i nf ormati on on adrri ssi on and I ower- 1 eve! coursework requi rements, pi ease vi si t the
Communication web site or the Transfer CreditCenter website at www.tce.umd.edu. Requi rements
for the maj or are as f ol I ows:
a. Complete 50% of the CORE requi rements, i ncl udi ng Fundamental Studies requi rements i n
M athemati cs and E ngl i sh.
b. Completeoneof the foil owing courses with a grade of "C" or better: BMGT230, CCJ S200,
EDMS451, PSYC200, SOCY201, or equivalent.
c. Complete COM M 107, COM M 200, COM M 230, or equi val ent with a grade of "C" or better
d. Complete COM M 250 or equi val ent with a grade of "C" or better and
e. A cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better
Students may repeat only one of the Gateway courses and that may be repeated only once i n thai r
attempt to meet the requi rements.
Transfer Students
I nternal and external transfer students who meet the Gateway requi rements specif i ed above and
have a cumul ati ve G PA of 2. 7 i n al I col I ege- 1 eve! coursework may appl y to the program up unti I and
i ncl udi ng the semester i n which they reach 60 credits. (Students are encouraged to apply at any ti me
pri or to reachi ng 60 credits as I ong as the requi rements have been compl eted.)
For those students who meet the Gateway requi rements and who appl y after the semester i n whi ch
they reach 60 credits, admission is competitive and on a space-avai I able basis.
Newly admitted transfer students who have more than 60 credits have only thai r f i rst semester at the U
University of Maryland to complete the Gateway requirements.
Appeals
A 1 1 students may appeal adrri ssi on deci si ons. Those students deni ed adrri ssi on may appeal to the
uni versi ty's Off i ce of U ndergraduate A dm' ssi ons.
Requi rements for the Maj or
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The course of study for a Communi cati on rraj or must sati sfy al I of the f ol I owi ng requi rements:
Credits
COM M 107 Oral Communi cati on: Pri nci pi es and Practi ces, OR 3
COM M 200 Critical Thi nki ng and Speaki ng, OR 3
COM M 230 A rgumentati on and Debate 3
COM M 250 I ntroducti on to Communi cati on I nqui ry 3
COM M 400 Research M ethods i n Communi cati on 3
COM M 401 I nterpreti ng Strategi c Di scourse 3
Communication StudiesTrack
COM M 402 Communi cati on Theory and Process 3
One from 3
COM M 420 Theories of Group Discussion
COM M 424 Communi cati on i n Compl ex Organi zati ons
COM M 425 Negotiation and Conflict Management
COM M 426 Conf I i ct M anagement
COM M 435 Theori es of I interpersonal Communi cati on
COM M 470 Listening
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COM M 475 Persuasion
COM M 477 Discourse Analysis
COM M 482 I ntercultural Communi cati ons
One from 3
COM M 330 Argumentation and Public Policy
COM M 360 The Rhetoric of Black America
COM M 450 A nci ent and M edi eval Rhetori cal Theory
COM M 451 Renai ssance & M odern Rhetori c Theory
COM M 453 The Power of Di scourse i n A meri can L if e
COM M 455 Speechwriti ng
COMM460 Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
COM M 461 Voi ces of Publ i c Leadershi p i n the Twenti eth Century
COM M 469 The Di scourse of Soci al M overrents
COM M 471 Public Communication Campaigns
COM M 476 Language, Communi cati on, and Acti on
COMM COMM Elective
COM M 300/400 Upper Level COM M Electives 12
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One Statistical Analysis from
3-4
PSY C200 Stati sti cal M ethods i n Psychol ogy
SOCY 201 I introductory Stati sti cs for Soci ol ogy
BMGT230
Business Stati sties
EDMS451
I ntroducti on to E ducati oral Stati sti cs or an equi val ent course
-see advisor
One Structural Analysis of Language from
LING200
I ntroductory L i ngui sti cs
HESP120 I ntroducti on to Li ngui sties
ANTH380 Culture and Discourse or an equi val ent course - see advisor
COURSES Communications Studies Courses related to Communication g
Studi es i n one department other than COM M
Notes
• Because the departments curri cul um changes over ti me, the departments U ndergraduate
Di rector may approve other appropri ate Communi cati on courses to meet the requi rements for
each track.
• Courses requi red for the Communi cati on maj or, but taken outsi de COM M , may be used to
satisfy CORE requirements.
• Only 3 credits of COM M 386 may apply toward the major.
Advising
A dvi si ng i s avai I abl e throughout the year i n the Carri 1 1 e K endal I A caderri c Center, Sui te 5119.
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Students shoul d check Testudo for thei r regi strati on date and for any mandatory advi si ng bl ocks.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Research experi ences i ncl ude assi sti ng on faculty research proj ects, parti ci pati ng i n sped al team
research projects, and worki ng with the departments Center for Pol itical Communication and Civic
Leadershi p and Center for Risk Communication Research.
Fieldwork Opportunities
To further enhance I earni ng and career trai ni ng, the department i ncorporates sped al hands-on
classes such as Health Communication Campaigns, Visual Communication, Web Design, and PR
Event Planni ng. The department also strongly promotes i nternshi p and service learni ng
opportunities with local and state businesses and institutions, and encourages students' participation
i n a student- run d ubs.
Internships
The departments i nternshi p program hel ps communi cati on rraj ors gai n prof essi onal experi ence,
bui I d a prof essi onal portfol i o, and take the f i rst steps toward a career. The department structures its
i nternshi p program around a course, COM M 386: Experiential Learning, offered each school term
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Social and academic activities are avai lable to students by parti ci pati ng i n thefol lowi ng student
organizations: the Urxlergraduate Communi cati on Association, theLambdaPi Eta Honor Society,
and the M aryl and chapter of the Publ i c Rel ati ons Student Sod ety of A meri ca.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The department offers two schol arshi ps: the Levi ck Cri si s Communi cati on Schol arshi p and the
C hai m and M i ri am B entzl ovi tch Schol arshi p to students who exhi bi t acaderri c excel I ence. E ach
year the department di stri butes a cal I for appl i cati ons through e-mai I .
Criminology and Criminal J ustice
9630 Gudelsky Drive Room 5105
www.shadygrove. umd.edu/acaderri cs/undergraduate/cri mi nol ogy
Chair: S. Simpson
Shady Grove Program Di rector: S. Gerstenbl ith
Lecturers: C. Roberts White, N. Romeiser, S. Eastman, R. Shusko, M.Janney
The Major
Cri rri nol ogy and cri rri nal j usti ce encompasses the study of both the causes of, and responses to
cri me. 1 1 i nvol ves studyi ng i ndi vi dual , group, and mass behavi or, as wel I as the i nsti tuti ons,
prof essi ons, and I aws that exi st to detect, control , and amel i orate the effects of cri me. As a
discipline, cri rri nol ogy and cri rri nal justice is si tuated at the nexus of other social science
di sci pi i nes such as soci ol ogy, psychol ogy, and government, i n additi on to publ i c pol i cy and I egal
studies.
TheUniversity of Maryland, College Park offers its Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Criminal
J ustice at the Universities at Shady Grove. Students transfer into this Program after completing their
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freshman and sophomore years el sewhere, typi cal I y at a j uni or col I ege. Through thi s Program
students compl ete thei r j uni or- and seni or-year coursework at U SG with the opti on to attend f ul I - or
part-time. Upon completion of this Program students are awarded a University of Maryland,
Col I ege Park B .A . degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
H avi ng compl eted the CCJ S degree program students shoul d have acqui red the f ol I owi ng
knowledge and ski I Is:
1. Students wi 1 1 demonstrate basi c knowl edge of maj or cri rri nol ogy and cri rri nal j usti ce content
areas.
2. Students wi 1 1 demonstrate a basi c knowl edge of descri pti ve and i nf erenti al stati sti cs
appropri ate to the soci al sci ences.
3. Students wi 1 1 demonstrate competence i n basi c soci al sci ence research methods.
Reqii rements for the Maj or
The maj or i n Cri rri nol ogy & Cri rri nal J usti ce compri ses 30 hours of coursework i n cri rri nol ogy and
cri rri nal j usti ce. E i ghteen ( 18) hours of supporti ng sequence sel ected from a I i st of soci al and
behavi oral sci ence courses are requi red ( I i st i s avai I abl e i n the CCJ S advi si ng off i ce and on the
department website). No grade lower than a C- may be used toward the major. An average grade of
C i s requi red i n the supporti ng sequence. N i ne (9) hours of the supporti ng sequence must be at the
300/400 level. I n addition, MATH 111 or higher (MATH220, MATH 140 or STAT100, but not
MATH 113 or MATH 115) and CCJ S200 (or an approved course i n social statistics) must be
completed with a grade of 'C or better. A grade of 'C or better is requi red i n MATH 111 as a
prerequisitetoCCJS200.
Maj or Reqii rements C redits
CCJ S100 I ntroducti on to Cri rri nal J usti ce 3
CCJS105 Criminology 3
CCJS230 Criminal Law in Action 3
CCJ S300 Cri rri nol ogi cal and Cri rri nal J usti ce Research M ethods 3
CCJ S340 Concepts of L aw E nf orcement A drri ni strati on 3
CCJ S350 J uveni I e Del i nquency 3
CCJ SELECT CCJ SEIectives (3 courses) 9
One from 3
CCJ S451 Cri me and Del i nquency Preventi on
CCJ S452 Treatment of C ri rri nal s and Del i nquents
CCJ S454 Contemporary Cri rri nol ogi cal Theory
Total Credits 30
Supporting Sequence
SU PPORT Lower or U pper I evel courses from approved I i st (3 courses) 9
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SUPPORT
UL
MATH 111
MATH 220
MATH 140
STAT100
CCJS200
ECON321
PSYC200
SOCY201
BMGT230
CCJS234
CCJ S310
CCJS320
CCJS330
CCJ S331
CCJS332
CCJS352
CCJ S357
CCJ S359
CCJS360
CCJS370
CCJS386
CCJ S388H
CCJ S389H
CCJS398
CCJS399
CCJS400
CCJS432
CCJS444
CCJ S451
CCJ S452
CCJ S453
CCJ S454
U pper I evel courses from approved list (3 courses) 9
One from 3-4
I rtroducti on to Probabi I ity
E I ementary Cal cul us I
Calculus I
El ementary Statistics and Probability
One from 3-4
Stati sti cs f or C ri rri nol ogy and C ri rri nal J usti ce
Economic Statistics
Stati sti cal M ethods i n Psychol ogy
I introductory Stati sti cs for Soci ol ogy
Business Stati sties
Total credits- Major and Supporting 54
Electivesfor CCJ S Majors (most courses are 3 credits)
Law of Cri rri nal I nvesti gati on
Criminal Investigations
I rtroducti on to C ri rri nal i sti cs
Contemporary C ri rri nol ogi cal I ssues
Contemporary Legal Pol i cy I ssues
Major Transitions: From Undergraduate to Professional
Drugs and Cri me
I ndustri al and Retai I Securi ty A drri ni strati on
Field Trai ni ng i n Cri rri nol ogy and Corrections
Victimology
Race, Cri me and Cri rri nal J usti ce
Experiential Learning
I ndependent Readi ng Course i n C ri rri nol ogy and C ri rri nal J usti ce -
Honors
I ndependent Research i n Cri rri nol ogy and Cri rri nal J usti ce - Honors
Law E nforcement and F i el d Trai ni ng
I ndependent Study i n Cri rri nol ogy and Cri rri nal J ustice
Criminal Courts
Law of Corrections
A dvanced L aw E nforcement A drri ni strati on
Cri me and Del i nquency Preventi on
Treatment of Cri rri rials and Del i nquents
White Col lar and Organized Cri me
Contemporary Cri rri nol ogi cal Theory
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CCJ S455 Dynarri cs of PI anned Change i n Cri rri nal J usti ce I
CCJ S456 Dynarri cs of PI anned Change i n Cri rri nal J usti ce 1 1
CCJ S457 Comparati ve C ri rri nol ogy and C ri rri nal J usti ce
CCJ S461 Psychol ogy of C ri rri nal B ehavi or
CCJ S462 Sped al Probl ems i n Security Admi ni strati on
CCJ S498 Sel ected Topi cs i n Cri rri nol ogy and Cri rri nal J usti ce
Other Requirements for the Major
The CCJ S Department enforces al I prerequi sites and does not oversubscri be students to courses that
are closed.
Advising
All majors are strongly encouraged to see an advisor at least once each semester. Advisi ng is
avai lable by appoi ntment i n theCarri I le Kendal I Academic Center (Bui Idi ng 1 1 1 ), room 5103.
Students must compl ete al I course prerequi sites and obtai n department perrri ssi on from CCJ S
Advi si ng to enrol I i n most CCJ S cl asses. Cal I 301-738-6031 or 301-738-6307 or emai I
ccj susg@cri m umd.edu.
Internships
Requirements for I nternship Placements
The i nternshi p must be a learni ng experience i nvol vi ng work i n a cri rri nal j usti ce or cri rri nological
setti ng. I nterns are expected to gai n val uabl e i nf ormati on whi ch wi 1 1 add to thei r overal I
understandi ng of the f i el d of cri rri nol ogy and cri rri nal j usti ce. I nternshi p positi ons must center
around gai ni ng new materi al over the course of the semester and are expected to i nvol ve some
degree of ongoi ng trai ni ng/l earni ng f or the i ntern. I nternshi p pi acements are subj ect to the approval
of the I nternshi p Di rector.
I nternshi p E I ig bi I ity
I nterns must meet the f ol I owi ng cri teri a:
• I nterns must be CCJ S majors
• I nterns must have compl eted a rri ni mum of 56 credits at the ti me of appl i cati on
• I nterns must have a cumulative G PA of at I east 2. 5 at the time of application
• I nterns must work 40 hours per credit over the course of the semester
• A maxi mum of 6 i nternshi p credits per semester and a total of 12 i nternshi p credits overal I
will be permitted
• I nternshi p credi t wi 1 1 not be approved for current or previ ousl y hel d j obs
I nterns must regi ster themsel ves for the i nternshi p pri or to the end of the semester's schedul e
adj ustment peri od. Obtai ni ng Departmental approval for the i nternshi p does N OT regi ster the
student for the cl ass. A ddi ti onal i nf ormati on about i nternshi ps can be pi eked up from the CCJ S
advisi ng office i n Bui Idi ng 1 1 1 , room 5103.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
There are two Student Soci eti es avai I abl e for membershi p for CCJ S maj ors: the C ri rri nal J usti ce
StudentAssociation(CRIMSA)andAlphaPhi Sigma Honor Society (APS).
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TheCriminal J ustice Student Association (CRI MSA) is dedicated to supplementing our members'
acaderri c experi ence by provi di ng extracurri cul ar opportuni ti es to further expl ore criti cal i ssues
i nvol vi ng cri rri nol ogy and cri rri nal j usti ce. Through a regul ar program of speakers, agency
demonstrati ons, and community servi ce proj ects, the CRI M SA provi des students with val uabl e
i nf ormati on for maki ng deci si ons about career choi ces, further graduate I evel study, and I aw school .
CRI M SA provi des students with opportuni ti es for acaderri c and soci al i nteracti on, and access to
cri rri nol ogy and cri rri nal j usti ce researchers, teachers, and practiti oners represent] ng a vari ety of
government, acaderri c and commerci al corporate and non- prof i t organi zati ons. A 1 1 U ni versi ti es at
Shady G rove students, regardl ess of home i nsti tuti on or maj or, are el i gi bl e f or C R I M SA
rrembershi p. CRI M SA meeti ngs and programs are held at least monthly duri ng the Fal I and Spri ng
semesters. CRI M SA members pay a one-ti me membershi p fee of $30.
Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) is a National Cri rri nal J ustice Honor Soci ety founded 1942
and membershi p i s open to CCJ S maj ors who have compl eted at I east 40 total credits with at I east
12 credi ts i n CCJ S courses. U ndergraduate A ppl i cants must have an overal I G PA of at I east a 3. 2
and a major GPA of at least 3.4. Graduate student appl icants must have a 3.4 overal I
G PA . A ppl i cants must fi 1 1 out an appl i cati on, submi t an off i ci al or unoff i ci al transcri pt, and a check
(personal check i s f i ne) made out to A I pha Phi Si gma for $55. The I ocal chapter's name i s Omega
I ota. Compl eted appl i cati ons, check, and transcri pts shoul d be submitted to Dr. Gerstenbl ith i n
B ui I di ng 1 1 1 , room 5105. A ppl i cati ons are processed throughout the acaderri c year. Y ou wi 1 1 be
noti f i ed when you have been off i ci al I y accepted. A ppl i cati ons are avai I abl e from D r. G erstenbl i th.
Awards and Recognition
Each semester the department selects the outstandi ng graduati ng senior for the Peter J . Lej i ns award.
Public Health Science* Shady Grove
School of Public Health
Universities at Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Bldg 1 1 1 Room 5127
www.sph.umd.edu/phs/
301-738-6162
Dr. J ennifer Todd, Program Di rector
Dr. Coke Farmer, Assistant Dean
The Major
The Public Health Science degree is a science- based program which prepares students to work inthe
field of public health. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Science
whi ch prepares students for entry- 1 evel positi ons i n a vari ety of publ i c health prof essi ons and
settings, including at the local, state federal, and international level in aspects of disease prevention,
health promotion, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, and wellness, as well as a
host of other publ i c health rel ated areas.
All Publ ic Health Science majors must complete some basic core science and supporti ng classes
prior to matriculati ng at the Universities at Shady Grove program Requi rements for the Publ ic
Health Science major at Shady Grove i ncl ude
I. Completion of University CORE Requirements
6. TheColleges and Schools Page235
1 1 . Completion of Prog-am Prereqiisites
HLTH 130 Intro to Public Community Health 3
HLTH 230 I ntro to Health Behavior 3
BSCI 105 Principles of Biology 4
CH EM 131/132 General Chemistry with Lab 4
BSCI 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BSCI 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 1 4
BSCI 223 Microbiology 4
STAT 200 or Statistics or 3
MATH 220 Calculus 3
A NTH 260 I ntro to Soci o A nthropol ogy 3
III. The Public Health Science Program
Public Health Foundations
SPHL401 History of Public Health 3
M I EH 300 I ntro to Envi ronmental Health 3
HLSA 302 I ntro to Health Policy and Services 3
EPIB301 Epidemiol ogy for Public Health Practice 3
EPIB300 Biostati sties for Public Health Practice 3
Public Health ScienceCore
D
SPHL498X Essentialsof Public Health Biology 3
KNES 360 Physiology of Physical Activity 3
SPHL400 I ntro to Global Health 3
SPH L 402 Publ ic Health Emergency Preparedness 3
SPH L 405 Publ ic Health I nternshi p 3
SPHL 409 Social, Political & Ethical Issues in Public Health 3
Public Health Science Electives
SPH L 410 Publ ic Health Program Planni ng & Eval uation 3
SPHL498X Food, Policy, & Public Health 3
6. TheColleges and Schools Page23e
HLTH377 Human Sexuality 3
H LTH 434 I ntro to Publ i c H ealth I nf ormati cs 3
HLTH 472 Health and Medical Terminology 3
SPHL498X I ntro to Global Health Communication 3
Advising^dvisi ng is mandatory for each student. Please contact the Program Di rector, Dr. Todd at
(301) 738-6162, or jtoddPumd.edu
7. Depsrtmerts Majors, end Prepare
7. Department^ Majors* and Pro-ams
ACCOUNTING (BMGT)
The Robert H. Smith School of Business
1570Van Munching Hall, 301-405-2286
www. rhsrri th. umd.edu/undergrad
Chair: M.Loeb
Professors: L. Gordon, O. Kirn M. Loeb, S. Loeb
Associate Professors: S. Cheng, R. Hann
Assistant Professors: S. Brown, C. Levine, L. Zhou
Lecturers: P. BasufTyser Teaching Fel lew), G. B ul mash (Tyser Teaching Fellow), A.Jacobs, R. Kovarik.J . Lager, C. Linsley (Tyser Teaching Fellcw), J .
McKinney (TyserTeaching Fellow), G. Pfeiffer, A. Rarrirez
Adjunct Professors: E. Cantor, E. Folsom R. Hall, K. Hardy, M. Laving P. McNamee, P. McPhun, L. Mostow, S. Rose, D. Sites, C. Stevens, N. Webb
Visiting Faculty: M. Finch (TyserTeaching Fellow)
TheMajcr
Accounting, in a limited sense, is the analysis, classification, and recording of financial events and the reporti ng of the results of such events for an organization. In
a broader sense, accounti ng consi sts of al I f i nanci al systems f or pi anni ng, control I i ng, and apprai si ng performance of an organi zati on. A ccounti ng i ncl udes among i ts
many facets: f i nanci al pi anni ng, budged ng, accounti ng systems, f i nanci al management control s, f i nanci al anal ysi s of performance, f i nanci al reporti ng, i ntemal and
external audi ti ng, and taxati on. The accounti ngcurriculum provi des an educati onal f oundati on for careers i n publ i c accounti ng, management, whether i n pri vate
business organizations, government or nonprofit agencies, or consulting. Two tracks are provided: The Public Accounting Track leading to theCPA (Certified
Public Accounting) and the Management Accounti ng/ConsultingTrackP/easenote Currently, onlythePublicAccounting track isavailable.
AckrisaontotheMajor
See Robert H. Smith School of Business entry in chapter 6 for admission requirements.
Requirements for theMajor
All Accounting Majors:
BMGT310 I nterrredi ate Accounting I
BMGT311 InterrrediateAccountingll
BMGT321 Managerial Accounting
BMGT326 Accounting Systems
Crafts
3
3
3
3
Accounting Majors must complete an additional 12
credi ts from one of the f ol I owi ng tracks.
Public Accounti ng Track:
BMGT323 Taxation of Individuals*
B M GT411 Ethi cs and Prof essi onal i sm i n A ccounti ng*
BMGT422 Auditing Theory & Practice*
3
3
3
One of the following:
BMGT410 Government Accounting
B M GT417 Taxati on of Corporati ons, Partnershi ps and Estates
B M GT423 F raud Exarri nati on
BMGT424 Advanced Accounting
BMGT427 Advanced A uditingTheory& Practice
BMGT428 Special TopicsinAccounting
Management Accounti ng/ConsurtingTrack:
BMGT426 Advanced Managerial Accounting
Three of the following:
_..__„_ Survey of Business Information Systems and
Technology
BMGT323 Taxation of Individuals*
B M GT332 Operati ons Research for M anagement Deci si ons
B M GT3S5 Operati ons M anagement
BMGT402 Database Systems
BMGT403 SystemsAnalysisand Design
BMGT410 Government Accounting
B M GT411 Ethi cs and Prof essi onal i sm i n A ccounti ng*
B M GT417 Taxati on of Corporati ons, Partnershi ps and Estates
B M GT423 F raud Exarri nati on
BMGT424 Advanced Accounting
BMGT428 Special TopicsinAccounting
BMGT430 Linear Statistica 1 Models in Business
BMGT434 Introduction to Optimization
B M GT440 A dvanced F i nanci al M anagement
BMGT446 International Finance
7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, end Progrems
Upper Level Economics Requirement 3
One of the following courses
ECON305 I ntermedi ate Macroeconorric Theory and Pol icy
ECON306 I ntermedi ate Microeconorric Theory
ECON330 Money and Banking
ECON340 International Economics
Total C leclrts for Account] ng 27
and Economics
* Required for CPA in Maryland
I n add ti on to the rrBJ or requi rerrents listed above, d ease consult Chapter 6 or www.rhsrrith.urrd.edu for a listing of additional Smith School degree requi remsnts
that appl y to al I Srri to School maj ors.
T he basi c educati onal requi rerrents of the M aryl and State B oard of Publ i c A ccountancy to si t for the C PA exarri rati on are a baccal aureate or hi gher degree wi th a
maj or i n A ccounti ng or wi th a non-accounti ng degree suppl emanted by course work the B oard deterrri nes to be substanti al I y the equi val ent of an A ccounti ng maj or.
Students pi anni ng to take the C PA exam rati on for certi f i cati on and I i censi ng outsi deM aryl and shod d deterrri ne the educati oral requi rerrents for that state and
arrange thei r program accordi ngl y.
SinceJ une30, 199% all applicants who desire to take theCPA examination in Maryland have been required to have completed 150 semester hours of
college work as well as other specified requirements.
Advising
General advising for students admitted to the Srri th School of Business is avail able Monday through Friday in the Office of Undergraduate Programs, 1570Van
Munching Hall, 301-405-2286. It is recommended that students visit this office each semester to ensure that they are inforrned about current requi rerrents and
procedures. Transfer students enteri ng the uni versi ty can be advi sed duri ng spri ng, summer, and f al I transfer ori entati on programs. C ontact the Ori entati on Off i ce for
further information, 301-314-8217.
Aerospace E ng neer i ng (E N AE )
A. J ames C lark School of E ngineering
3181 Glenn L. Matin Hall, 301-405-2376
www.aero.urrd.edu
Chair: I . Chopra (Professor & I nterimChair)
Professors: R. Celi, A. Flatau, W. Foumey.J. Hubbard, S. Lee, J. Leishman, M. Lewis, D. Pines (Dean), N.Wereley
Associate Professors: D. Akin, J . Baeder, C. Cadou, R. Sanner, B. Shapiro, A. Winkelmann, K. Yu
Assistant Professors: J . Humbert, D. Paley, R. Sedwick
Lecturers: B.BarbeeJ. Didion, L. Healy.J. Hrastar, D. Israel, K. LewyJ. Mitchell, E. Morel I i,V. Nagaraj, D. Pal umbo, B. Roberts, N. Roop, D.VanWie
AffiliateAssociateProfessors: A. Marshall
Professors Emeriti: J .Anderson, E.Jones
Visiting Faculty: M. Bcwden(VisitAsstProf), F. Schrritz (Visit Prof), M.Tishchenko (Visit Prof)
TheMajor
A erospace engi neeri ng i s concerned wi th the processes, both anal yti cal and creati ve, that are i nvd ved i n the desi gn, manufacture and operati on of aerospace
vehi cl es wi thi n and beyond pi anetary atmospheres. T hese vehi cl es range from he) i copters and other verti cal takeoff ai rcraft at the I ow-spead end of toe f I i ght
spectrurn to spacecraft traveling at thousands of rri I es per hour during launch, orbit, transpl anetary flight, or re-entry, at the high-speed end. In between there are
general avi ati on and commerci al transport ai rcraft f I yi ng at speeds wel I bel cw and cl ose to the speed of sound, and supersoni c transports, f i ghters, and rri ssi I es
whi ch crui se supersoni cal I y. A I though each speed regi me and each vehi cl e poses i ts sped al prod ems, al I aerospace vehi cl es can be addressed by a common set of
techni cal sped al ti es or di sci pi i nes.
Thesubdisciplinesof A erospace Engineering are: aerodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, structures, and "design". Aerodynamics addresses the flow of air and
the associ ated forces, moments, pressures, and temperature changes. F I i ght-dynarri cs addresses the moti on of the vehi cl es i ncl udi ng the traj ectori es, the rotati oral
dynarri cs, the sensors, and the control I aws requi red for successful accompl i shment of the rri ssi ons. Propul si on addresses the engi nes whi ch have been devi sed to
convert cherri cal (and occasionally other forms) energy into useful work, to produce the thrust needed to propel aerospace vehicles. Structures addresses material
properti es, stresses, strai ns, def I ecti on, and vi brati on al ong wi th manuf acturi ng processes as requi red to produce the very I i ght wei ght and rugged el errents needed i n
aerospace vehicles. Aerospace "design" addresses the process of synthesizing vehicles and systems to meet defined rri ssi ons and more general needs. This is a
process that draws on informati on from the other subdi sci pi i nes while embodying its own uni que el errents. TheAerospace Engineering program is designed to
provi de a f i rm f oundati on i n the vari ous subdi sci pi i nes.
Courses offered by thi s department may be found under the fol I owi ng acronym E N A E
Program Obj ecti ves
1. Prepare future aerospace engi neers who wi 1 1 be successful i n thei r careers, i ncl udi ng i ndustry, government servi ce, and acaderri a, i n the State of
Maryland and beyond.
2. Prepare students to solve relevant problems in a) aerodynamics, b) structures, c) dynarri cs and control s,d) propulsion, ande) systems and design,
wi th a f ecus i n ei ther the aeronauti cal or space areas.
3. E nabl e students to rel ate thei r fundamental physi cs, math and engi neeri ng studi es to the many practi cal aspects of aerospace engi neeri ng research,
development, and practice.
4. Prepare future aerospace engi neers who are ad e to i ntegrate thei r knowl edge of engi neeri ng sub-di sci pi i nes to produce useful product desi gns.
5. Promote i nnovati ve educati oral acti vi ti es to chal I enge students and i mprove the I eami ng expert ence, i ncl udi ng desi gn presentati ons, hands-on
I aboratory expert ences, novel use of I ntemet i nf ormati on technol ogy, and i ndependent research prqj ects.
6. Seek conti nual I y to i mprove course off eri ngs and curri cul a, whi I e atlracti ng the best students possi bl e and i mprovi ng the rati onal stature of the
program
7. Prepare future aerospace engi neers who understand the context i n whi ch thei r prof essi on i s practi ced, and who are abl e to adapt to future
devel opments i n both technol ogy and the empl oyment market.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Prog-am L ear ni ng Outcomes
1 . Students will devel op cri ti cal reasoni ng and thi nki ng ski 1 1 s.
2. Students will develop written and oral communication skills.
3. Students will devel op sci ence and quanti tati ve reasoni ng ski 1 1 s.
4. Students will develop information literacy ski I Is.
5. Students will develop technology fluency.
Academic Programs and Departmental Facilities
The Aerospace Engi neeri ng Department has a number of faci I iti es to support education and research across a range of special areas. The department has subsonic
wind tunnels with test sections ranging from a few inches up to 7.75 feet by 11.00 feet as well as a supersonic tunnel with a 6 inch by 6 inch test section. There are a
number of structural test machines with capabilities up to 220,000 pounds for static loads and 50,000 pounds for dynamic loads. The department also has
experimental facilities to test helicopter rotors in hover, in forward flight, and in vacuum to i sol ate inertial loads from aerodynamic I cads. There is an anechoic
chamber for the i nvesti gati on of noi se generated by he! i copters, and an autocl ave and other f aci I i ti es f or manuf acturi ng and i nspecti ng composi te structures. T he
neutral buoyancy faci I i ty, whi ch i nvesti gates the assembl y of space structures i n a si mul ated zero gravi ty envi ronment, i s supported by robots and associ ated
control I ers. T here are al so many computers and workstati ons that provi de I ocal computi ng capabi I i ty and extensi ve network access to campus mai nf rames,
supercomputi ng centers, and al I the resources of the I ntemet.
Admission to the Major
Admission requirements are the same as those of other Engineering Departments. For admission information pi ease see A. James CI ark School of Engineering under
The Col leges and School section of this site.
Requirements for theMajor
Credits
Credits
First
Second
Freshman Year
Sem
Sem
ENES100
Introduction to Engineering Design (**can betaken
first or second semester)
3**
ENAE100
TheAerospaceEngi neeri ng Profession
1
CHEM135
General Chemistry for Engineers
3
MATH140/141Cd cuius 1,11
4
4
PHYS161
General Physics 1
3
ENES102
Stab cs (**can be taken first or second semester)
3**
ENAE202
A erospace C omputi ng
3
CORE
CORE Program Requirements
3
3
Total Credits
14
16
Credits
Crafts
First
Second
Sophomore Year
Sem
Sem
ENES220
M echani cs of M ateri al s
3
ENAE283
1 ntroducti on to A erospace Systems
3
MATH 241
Calculus 1 1 1
4
ENAE200
TheAerospaceEngi neeri ng Profession II
1
ENME232or
Thermodynamics
3
ENME320
MATH 246
Differential Equations
3
MATH 461
Li near Algebra for Scientists and Engineers or
3-4
MATH 240
1 ntroducti on to Linear Algebra
PHYS260/261 General Physics II
4
PHYS270/271 General Physicslll
4
CORE
CORE Program Requirements
3
3
Total Credits
17
16
Crafts
Crafts
First
Second
J unior Year
Sem
Sem
ENAE311
Aerodynamics 1
3
ENAE301
Dynarri cs of A erospace Systems
3
ENAE362
A erospace 1 nstrumentati on and Experi mentati on
3
ENAE324
A erospace Structures
4
ENAE432
Control of A erospace Systems
3
ENAE380
F 1 i ght Software Systems
3
ENGL393
Technical Writing
3
CORE
CORE Program Requirements
Aeronautical Track
3
3
ENAE414
Aerodynamics II
3
Space System Trade
ENAE404 Space Flight Dynamics
Total Credits
15
Crafts
3
16
Crafts
7. Departments Mejcrs, end Procrems
Senior Year
ENAE464 Aerospace Engineering Lab
ENAE423 Vibration & A eroelasti city
ENAE398* Honors Reseerch Project, or
ENAE 400s* one400 level ENAE course
ELECTIVE+ Technical Elective; seenotebelow
CORE CORE Program Requirements
Aeronautical Track
ENAE403 Aircraft Flight Dynamics
E N A E455 A i rcraft Propul si on & Power
ENAE4S1 Principles of Aircraft Design
ENAE482 Aeronautical Systems Designs
Space System Track
ENAE441 Space Navigations Guidance
E N A E457 Space Propul si on & Power
ENAE483 Principles of Space Systems Design
E N A E4S4 Space Systems Desi gn
Total Credits
First
Second
San
San
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
15
* Only one of ENAE 398, 488 or 499 may be used for these electives.
^One 300/400 level course in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences that has
been approved for this purpose by the Undergraduate Program Director.
MinirnumDegreeReqiirernsntsThefulfillrrentof all Department, School, and University requirements. A mini mum of 124 credits are required for an
Aerospace Engi neeri ng degree.
Students must select a track. All courses in either the Aeronautical orAstronautical track must be completed. Students in either track who wish to gain a broader
educati on across the aeronauti cal or space appl i cati on areas can take courses requi red i n the other track as el ecti ves.
Academic Benchmarks: Students pursui ng the maj or shoul d revi ew the acaderri c benchmarks establ i shed f or thi s program See www.4vearpl ans urrd.edu .
Students wi 1 1 be peri odi cal I y revi ewed to i nsure they are meeti ng benchmarks and progressi ng to the degree Students who f al I behi nd program benchmarks are
subj ect to sped al advi si ng requi rements and other i nterventi ore.
Aerospace Electives
T he D epartment of f ers a range of el ecti ves. T he f d I owi ng courses have recenti y been off ered as el ecti ves f or the undergraduate degree
ENAE398H Honors Reseerch
ENAE415 HelicopterTheory 3
ENAE416 V i scous F I ow& Aerodynamic Heating 3
ENAE424 Desi gn& Manufacture of Computer Prototypes
ENAE425 Mechanicsof Composite Structures 3
ENAE426 Computer-Aided Structural Analysisand Design 3
ENAE471 AircraftFlightTesting 3
E N A E488B I ntro to Computati onal Structural Dynarri cs 3
ENAE4S8M High Speed Aerodynamics 3
ENAE4S8P Product Design 3
ENAE4S8R Hybrid Rocket Design 3
ENAE4S8W Design of Remotely Piloted Vehicles 3
ENAE499 E I ecti ve Research (Repeatable to 6 credits) 3
Other Requi rements far theMajor
See C hapter 6 f or rri ni mum grade requi rements i n key prerequi si te courses for engi neeri ng students. Students shoul d f ol I ow the sequence of courses as outl i ned i n
the aerospace engi neeri ng degree requi rements and four-year pi an.
Advising
A dvi si ng i s mandatory. E ach student i s assi gned to a f acul ty member who must be consul ted and whose perm ssi on i s requi red for course regi strati on each semester.
T he I i st of advi sor assi gnments i s avai I abl e i n the departments mai n off i ce
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Students can be empl oyed and perform research i n any of the departments research I abs, centers, or f aci I i ti es. Parti ci pati on i n an on or off campus i nternshi p,
co-op, or other experi enti al I eami ng opportuni ty i s strongl y encouraged. See the aerospace engi neeri ng undergraduate studi es staff for i nf ormati on on perform ng
research i n a department lab and contact the Engi neeri ng Co-op and Career Services office for assistance in obtaining off campus positions or experiences.
Honors Prcgram
T he A erospace E ngi neeri ng H onors Program at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and provi des a ri gorous and comprehensi ve educati on for a career i n techni cal I eadershi p
and sci enti f i c or engi neeri ng research. H onors course work encompasses the requi red curri cul um f or al I U ni versi ty of M aryl and A erospace E ngi neeri ng students at
an advanced level.
At the end of their first academic year, each aerospace student is evaluated and students are invited to join the program based on their University of Maryland
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
cumulative grade point average and progress toward their degree in Aerospace Engineering. Honors sections of ENAE 283, ENAE 311, andENAE 423areoffered
as part of thisprograrn in addition to an honors research project, ENAE 398H, which culminates in a scholarly paper and presentation at a professional conference.
Students who compl ete the honors curri cul um graduate wi th A erospace H onors at the ti me of conrrencement.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
The Departrrent is home to student chapters of theAmarican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, A rreri can Helicopter Society- International, and the Sigma
Gamma Tau aerospace engi neeri ng honors soci ety. A erospace E ngi neeri ng students are al so frequent parti ci pants in student activities of the Society for
Advancement of Material sand Process Engineering.
Scholarships and Finandal Assistance
The Departrrent offers academic scholarships and recipients are chosen based on merit. All admitted and current students in the departrrent are automatically
consi dered for these awards. N o seprate appl i cati on i s requi red. The Off i ce of Student F i nanci al A i d (OSFA ) adrri ni sters al I types of federal , state and i nsti tuti onal
f i nanci al assi stance programs and, i n cooperati on wi th other uni versi ty off i ces, parti ci pates i n the awardi ng of schol arshi ps to deservi ng students. F or i nf ormati on,
visit: www.financialaid.urrd.edu.
Awards and Recognition
The Departrrent offers thefollowing awards: AcaderricAchievemsntAward for thesenior with the highest overall academic average at graduation; R.M. Rivello
Scholarship Award and the Stephen Guthrie Memorial Award for highest overall academic average through thej uni or year; Sigma Gamma Tau Outstanding
A chi evement A ward f or schol arshi p and servi ce to the student chapter and the departrrent; A rreri can Helicopter Soci ety Outstanding Achievement Award for
service to the student chapter and the departrrent; Arreri can I nsrjtuteof Aeronautics and Astronautics Outstanding Achievement Award for scholarship and service
to the student chapter and the departrrent; J ohn A nderson Schol arshi p i n A erospace E ngi neeri ng for the best paper and poster presentati on based on research
performed at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and.
African American Studies (AASP)
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
2169 Lefrak Hall, 301-405-1158
www.bsos.urrd.edu/aasp/
Chair: S. Hariey
Associate Professors: D. Gaskin
Assistant Professors: M . Chateauvert, G. Dinwiddie, O. J ohnson, S. Madhavan, J . Richardson
Lecturers: J . England, I . Kargbo, J . Semper
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TheAfri can American Studies Departrrent offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with two highly-regarded options: a Cultural and Social Analysis Concentration with
emphasison culture and history; or the Public Policy Concentration with an emphasison problem-solving, analytical decision- making, and practical applications
of policy analysis and management ski I Is. In addition, students who elect majors in other departments can earn aCertificate in African American Studies. In
September 2004, we i introduced a mi nor i n Black Women' s Studies whi ch i s a col I aborati ve program wi th the U ni vera ty's Department of Women's Studies.
Courses offered in this department may be found under the acronym AASP.
Program Obj ecti ves
Thefield of African American Studies has been an explicitiy interdisci pi i nary one from its eariiestformulationatthetumof the twentieth century by W. E. B. Du
Bois, Carter G. Woodson, and other scholars. Si nee the 1960s, i t has devel oped as a coherent field of study with well -developed methods, theories, and pedagogy.
We believethattheAfrican American Studies Departrrent at the University of Maryland, College Park has a distinctive intellectual and programmatic focus that
continues in this tradition and extends it through situating the study of peoples of African descent at the intersection of cultural and historical studies and the social
sciences.
AASD's current program continues the tradition of employing a social scientific approach to thestudy of theAfrican American experience that involves a
concomitant understanding of African Americans' public policy needs. The program reflects the strengths and disciplinary specialties of our own faculty in history,
political science, public policy, economics, community development, and research methodology and analysis.
Prog-am L ear ni ng Outcomes
A primary goal of the program is to devel op strong critical thinking, research and writing skills, through our curri cul urn suchthatAASD majorsleamthe
i nterdi sci pi i nary methods used i n exarri ni rig the soci o-econorri c, hi stori cal , and political experi ences and contri buti ons of peopl e of Af ri can descent. Students
shod d acqui re the f d I owi ng knowl edge and ski 1 1 s:
1. Content: ability to identify, describe, and relate central themes, methods, and send ariy development of the field of African A rreri can Studies.
2. Critical Thinking: students devel op a clear understanding of the richness and complexity of the interdisci pi inaryschdarship in African American
Studies.
3. Students can desi gn and devel op the f oundati ons of thei r own research/thesi s proj ects, sped f i cal I y, a thesi s statement, abstract, and annotated
bibliography.
Admission to the Major
Students wi shi ng to maj or i n Af ri can A meri can Stud es must make an advi si ng appoi ntment for an ori entati on to the maj or. Students must compl ete an appl i cati on
and attend a B SOS acaderri c pi an workshop.
Please call theAASD office at 301-405-1158 to make an advi sing appoi ntment.
Requirements for the Maj or
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in each coursethat is to becounted toward completion of degree requirements. All related or supporting courses in
other departments must be approved by an A A SP f acul ty advi sor.
Foundation courses required for all majors: C redits
AASP100 Introduction to African A meri can Studies 3
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AASP101 PublicPdicyandtheBlackCommunity (ForrrerlyAASP300) 3
AASP200 African Civilization 3
AASP202 BlackCultureintheUnitedStates 3
AASP297 Research Methods in African A rreri can Stud es (ForrrerlyAASP299R) 3
CORE Liberal Arts and Sciences 43
Cultural and Social Analysis Concentration Requirements
ELECT
300/400
Upper-Division Electives in African American Studies 18
Seminars
One from 3-6
AASP397 SeniorThesis
AASP386/396 Experiential Learning/ Independent Study Non-Thesis Option
AASP395 Fundamentals of Quantitative Research 4
One from 3
AASP400 Directed Readings in African American Studies
AASP402 Classic Readings in African American Studies
Total Credits 86-89
Public Policy Concentration Requireme n ts
Analytic Component
AASP 301 AppliedPolicyAnalysisandtrieBlackConTnunitycForArEr/yA4SP42^; 3
AASP 303 Computer A ppli cations in African A rreri can Studi es (ForrrerlyAASP42SP) 3
..„„_ Theoretical, Methodological, and Policy Research Issues in African A rreri can ..
Studies (Formerly AASP401)
ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics 4
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 4
Oneadditional analytical ski I Is course outside of AASP, with AASP approval 3
One from 3
STAT100 Elementary Statisticsand Probability
SOCY 201 Introductory Statistics for Sociology
Equi val ent Stati sti cs Course (Sophomore Year)
AASP* Policy Electives in African American Studies* 6
Final Option 3-6
One from
AASP397 SeniorThesis
AASP386/396 Experiential Learning/ Independent Study Non-Thesis
Total Credits 90-93
*Upper-divisionAASP electivesintiyepollcy area (AASP nurrbers499A-Z) or, with approval, elective coursesoutside of AASP
Certificate
T he Certificate i n African American Studies offers undergraduate students an excel I ent opportuni ty to develop a specialization in African A rreri can issues while
pursuing a major in another field. Certificate students I earn about the social, economic, political and cultural history of theAfrican American peoplethrough a
concentration of courses they plan with theAASD Academic Advisor. Courses taken toward the certificate also may be used to satisfy core requirements and
electives.
Eami ng a Certificate in African American Studies gi ves students a competiti ve advantage i n the j ob market by adding greater focus to their undergraduate
experience
PI ease see catal og secti on on "Certif i cate Programs" for more i nformati on and requi rerrents for a Certificate in African American Studies.
Advising
TheAfrican American Studies Department has mandatory advising for all AASD majors.
Undergraduates in good academic standing may enrol I in theAfrican American Studies Department or obtain more information about avail able options and services
by contacting the Undergraduate Academic Advisor, African American Studies Department, 2169LefrakHall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742,
301-405-1158.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Af ri can A rreri can Studi es maj ors and certi f i cate students are wel come to appl y for undergraduate research assi start i ntemshi ps as part of the AASP386,
Experiential Learning, course The student must be i n good standi ng and have at I east 56 cumul ati ve credit hours to apply.
Additionally, AASD maj ors with an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or above may enroll, with department perrrissi on, i n the AASP397, SeniorThesis, course working with
one or more CORE AASD faculty members. The student must have successfully completed AASP297, Research Methods in African American Studies.
For more information and details, pleasecall theAASD Academic Advisor at 301-405-1158.
Fiddwork Opportunities
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Please see the i nformation on AASD I nternship opportunities.
Internships
AASP 386 -Experiential Learning in African American Studies was developed to enable majors and certificate students to formally I ink their academic studies to
experi ences as undergraduate teachi ng assi starts and i ntems, and to do so i n a structured I eami ng context.
T he i ntemshi p requires students to work closely with their site supervisors. Students are required to fulfil I thejob responsibilities and work the number of hours per
week that is outlined in their I earning proposals. Site supervisors define specific job responsibilities and assignments, monitor their training, and evaluate their
perf ormance at the end of the semester by corrpl eti ng an eval uati on f orm and subrri tti ng a I etter of recorrrnendati on to be included in their portfolios.
I ntems must parti ci pate i n a weekl y serri nar, and compl ete the assi gned prqj ects ai med at bri ngi ng together acaderri c research, ref I ecti ve work, and prof essi onal
development.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
AASD majors have the opportunity of being well prepared for leadership positions in carrpus organizations. AASD majors have historically held notable positions at
the University of Maryland in such organizations as the NAACP, Alpha Nu Omega Sorority, Incorporated andThe Black Student Union.
The Society of African American Studies is the student-run organization associated with and supported by the department. The Society provides community service
inlocal schools, hosts on-campus programs and events, and annually has supported a local family through its "Adopt-a-Farrily" program
The Society sponsors a "Saturday Freedom School" program each year which brings middle school children from a local Prince George's County Public School to
campus for seven consecuti ve Saturdays The program provi des msntori ng and acaderri c support that seeks to foster the devel opment of posi ti ve B I ack i denti ti es i n
the student parti ci pants, whi I e strengthen ng thei r acaderri c performance.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
J ohn B . and I da SI aughter Schd arshi p
TheJ ohn B. and I da SI aughter Endowment in Science, Techndogy, and the Black Community, named after from UMCP Chancel lor and engineer Dr. J ohn Brooks
Slaughter and his wife, was established to foster increased minority participation in the fields of science and technology. The Slaughter scholarship also is intended
to encourage students to apply scientific and technological knowledge in sdving the compl ex problems facing theAfri can-American community.
The schd arshi p will cover in-state tuition costs and is renewable up to three years based on satisfactory academic progress. Applicants will bejudged on academic
status, grade pd nt average, SAT score, a thoughtful essay, and a I etter of recorrrnendati on.
Awards and Recognition
Graduating seniors with an overall G.PA. of a3.2 who haveeameda3.5G.P.A.withinthe major are recognized with departmental honors.
Graduating seniors with an overall G.PA. of a3.5 who haveeameda3.7G.P.A.withinthe major are recognized with departmental high honors.
African American Studies Certificate
TheAfrican American Studies Certificate was discontinued in Fall 2009. PleaseseeAsian American Studies Minor in Chapter 7.
Agricultural Sdenceand Technology (AGST)
Collegeof Agriculture and Natural Resources
2102 Plant Sciences Building, 301-405-4355
www.psla.urrd.edu
khunt@urrd.edu
Chair: W. Kenworthy (Professor and Chair)
Director: D. Glenn (Assoc Prof)
TheMajor
Agricultural Sciences and Techndogy is a science based curriculum that allows students to obtain technological skills in a broad area of agricultural studies.
Agricultural Sciences andTechndogy students are required to take courses in Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences, Environmental Science and Technology,
PI ant Sci ence and Pest M anagement. The hi gh number of restri cted and non-restri cted el ecti ves in this curri cul um al I ows students the f I exi bi I i ty to devel op an
acaderri c program compati bl e wi th thei r personal i nterests. Students maj ori ng i n thi s curri cul um are strongl y advi sed to choose two pri mary areas of
concentration. Forexample, students may want to devel op expertise in both Animal Sdenceand Crop Science.
In addition to offering thi scurried urn the Department of Plant Sci ence and Landscape Architecture offers two other undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) in Plant Sciences and the Bachelor of LandscapeArchitecture(BLA). These programs aredescribed elsewhere in thecatalog under "Plant Sciences"
and "Landscape Architecture."
Courses offered by this department may be found under the foil owing acronyms: PLSC and LARC.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
• Students wi 1 1 devel op techni cal and knowl edge-based ski 1 1 s i n the requi red areas of study.
• Students wi 1 1 use techni cal and basi c I earned knowl edge to col I aborate, sd ve probl ems and then arti cul ate concl usi ons.
• Students shal I devel op effect] ve communi cati on ski 1 1 s and demonstrate the abi I i ty to present i dees wi th cl ari ty to an appropri ate audi ence.
• Studentswill connectand build relationships with external groups in the appropri ate fields of study.
Requirements for the Maj or
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7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, end Procrcms
ANSC101
Principles of Animal Science
3
ANSC
ANSC**
3
ANSC220
Livestock M anagemant
3
ANSC340
Health Management of Animal Populations, OR
3-4
PLSC420
Pri nci pi es of PI ant Pathol ogy
AREC250
Elements of Agricultural and Resource Economics
3
AREC
AREC**
3
BSCI105
Pri nci pies of Biology 1
4
BSCI106
Principles of Biology II, OR
PLSC201
PI ant Structure and F uncti on
4
BSCI
BSCI**I nsect Pest Type Course
3
CHEM104
Fundamental s of Organi c and B i ocherri stry
4
CHEM131/132
General Chemistry 1 and Lab
4
ENST20O
Fundamental s of Soi 1 Sci ence
4
ENST
ENST**
3
MATH 113
MATH113orhigher
3
PLSC3S9
Intemship
3
PLSC398
Seminar
1
PLSC101
1 ntroductory Crop Science
4
PLSC453
Weed Science
3
PLSC
PLSC**
3
PLSC, ANSC, or LARC**
3
Accounting, Education, Computer, or Policy
3
CORE
CORE and General Agricultural Program Requirements
99 100
ELECT
Electi ves
20-21
**Students may select any courses) having required hours in the area indicated.
Advising
The Department has mandatory faculty advising for each of its major and minor programs. Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor at I east twice a
year. See the Director, Dr. D.S. Glenn (301-405-1331), or the Program Management Special i st i n Undergraduate Studies in 2102 PI ant Sciences Bui I ding
(301-405-4355) for additional information.
Internships
I ntemshi ps wi th sci enti sts are avai I abl e at nearby federal and state agenci es. N umerous i ntemshi ps al so exi st and can be readi I y arranged for students i nterested i n
pri vate sector empl oy ment.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
T he department sponsors student teams that participate in regional and national contests. These teams prepare in the foil owing areas: turf, weeds and crops, and
I andscape contract] ng.
AGST majors are encouraged to join the Agricultural Science Club. This club is open to all UMCP students who have an interest in agriculture and related areas.
TheAG Science Club is affiliated with the national student organization of the Agronomy, Crop Sci ence and Soil Sci ence Society of America. The fundi on of the
club is to bring together students of like interests to participate in Col lege, academic and social activities.
Scholarships and Finandal Assistance
Several schdarshipsandawardsareavailabletoPLSC students. ContacttheAssociateDean'sofficeat 301-405- 2078 for additional information. The Department
al so mai ntai ns a I i sti ng of schol arshi ps. Contact K athy H unt i n 2102 PI ant Sci ences, 301-405-4355.
The Office of Student Financial Aid(OSFA) administers all types of federal , state and institutional financial assistance programs and, i n cooperation with other
university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: www.financialaid.urrd.edu.
Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC)
CoHegeof Apiculture and Natural Resources
2200 Syrrons H al 1 , 301-405-1291
www.arec.umd.edu
bburdi ck@arec.urrd. edu
Chair: L. Olson
Professors: R. Chambers, R. J ust, E. Lichtenberg, R. Lopez, L. Lynch, K. McConnell, W. Musser, M. Neriove
Associate Professors: A. Alberini, J . Hanson, H. Leathers, K. Leonard, D. Lipton, D. Parker, R. Williams
Assistant Professors: V. Hoffmann, C. Towe
Instructors: D.Johnson (Farm Management Specialist)
Affiliate Professors: P. Crarrton, M. Cropper
Adjunct Professors: J . Chavas, J . Hoddinott, J . List, J . Quiggin
Adjunct Associate Professors: K. McNew
Prof essors Emeriti: F. Bender, N. Bockstael, E. Brown.J . Cain.J . Curtis, P. Foster, I. Hardie, D. Hueth.J . Moore, G. Stevens, I. Strand, D.Tuthill
TheMajcr
Agricultural and Resource Economics majors complete a set of prerequisite courses, a core of classes offered by the Agricultural and Resource Economics
Department, and one or more f i el ds compri sed of sel ected courses from outsi de the department. The core i nci udes courses i n econorri c reasoni ng, agri busi ness
management, environmental and resource policy, agricultural policy, economic development, and analytical methods. The program permits students flexibility in
choosi ng f i el ds to f i t thei r career i nterests. M aj ors must compl ete one and are strongl y encouraged to compl ete two f i el ds. The curri cul um bal ances breadth and
depth, and I ers students devel op acaderri c ski 1 1 s i n two or more areas. The program provi des a good foundati on for careers i n econorri cs, resource or envi ronmental
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
policy, agribusiness, and international agriculture. Students are also able to rri nor in Agricultural and Resource Economics.
Denize Majors
T he department features a doubl e maj or wi th Spani sh for students i nterested i n careers i n mul ti nati onal agri busi ness f i rms or i nternati onal agenci es. 1 1 features a
double major with Government and Politics for students interested in law school. Both can be completed within 120 credits. Other double majors are possible in
consul tati on wi th an advi sor.
Requirements for theMajor
Prerequisite Courses
ECON200 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON306 I ntermedi ate Microeconorric Theory
ECON321 Economic Statistics, OR
BMGT230Busi ness Stati sties
M ATH 220 El ementary Cal cul us I , OR
MATH140 Calculus I
STAT100 El ementary Stati sties and Probability, OR
MATH111 Introduction to Probability
Crafts
AREC404
AREC405
AREC425
AREC427
AREC433
AREC435
AREC445
AREC453
AREC455
AREC4S4
AREC306
AREC382
AREC400S
Major Core Courses
Seven of these courses rrust be successfully corrpletBd.
Applied Price Analysis 3
E conorri cs of Producti on 3
Economics of the Food Sector 3
Economcsof Commodity Marketing Systems 3
Food and Agri cultural Policy 3
Commodity Futures and Opti ons 3
Agricultural Development in theThird World 3
E conorri cs of N atural Resource U se 3
Economcsof Land Use 3
Introduction to Econometrics in Agri culture 3
Farm Management 3
Computer-BasedAnalysisinAgricultural and Resource 3
Economics
any other 3 credit 400 level AREC course may be substituted with
permission of advisor
Fields
All maj ors must corrpl ete one of the f ol I owi ng f i el ds. Two are strongl y
encouraged.
BMGT220
BMGT221
BMGT340
BMGT350
BMGT364
BMGT380
BMGT300S
Business Management
Principles of Accounting I 3
Principles of Accounting II 3
Busi ness Finance 3
Marketing Principles 3
M anagement and Organization 3
Business Law I 3
Other 300 level BMGT courses rray be substituted, with
permission of advisor. (TheAREC department cannot authorize
students Id taheBMGT courses that are restricted to business
majors.)
Total Credits 18
AgiicultLiral Science
Six (or more) courses in agricultural science, including:
ENBE110 Introduction to Biological Resources Engineering 1
ENBE200 Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics 3
PLSC100 Introduction to Horticulture, OR 4
PL SC 101 I ntroducti on to C rop Sci ence
ENST105 Soil and Environmental Quality 3
ANSC101 Principlesof Animal Science 3
Other courses in agricultural science, chosen in consultation
AGRI SCI with an advisor. Substitutions to the above listed courses rray 4
be made with the permission of advisor.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Total Credits
18
Food Production
Six courses from the following list
PHYS117 I introduction to Physics, OR
PHY S121F undarental s of Physi cs
BSCI105 Principles of Biology
BSCI223 Introduction to Microbiology
NFSC100 Elerrents of Nutrition
NFSC112 FoodScienceandTechndogy
NFSC430 Food Microbiology
N FSC431 Food Qual ity Control
Other courses related to food science can be substituted
with perrrission of advisor.
Total Credits
18
Environmental and Resource Policy
Six courses from the following list
ECON481 Environmental Econorrics
ANTH450 Theory and Practiceof Environmental Anthropology
H I ST405 E nvi ronrrental H i story
G E OG 372 Remote Sensi ng
GEOG373 Geographic Information Systems
GVPT273 Introduction to Environmental Politics
GVPT306 Global Ecopditics
Other courses related to environmental policies or sciences
can be substituted with perrrission ofach/isor.
Total Credits
18
International Agriculture
Six courses from the following list
ECON305 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON315 Economic Development of Underdeveloped Areas
ECON340 International Economics
GEOG422 Population Geography
GVPT200 International Politica 1 Relations
GV PT350 I ntemati oral Re! ati ore i n theThi rd Wori d
ENST440 Crops, Soil sand Civil izati on
PLSC303 International Crop Production
Other courses related to international econorrics, business,
politics, or agriculture can be substituted with perrrission of
advisor.
Total Credits
18
GVPT
Pa/Weal Process
Any six courses in government and politics, chosen with
perrri ssi on of the advi sor.
Total Credits
18
18
Advanced Degree Preparation
Six (or more) courses from the following list
ECON407 Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON414 GarreTheory
ECON415 Strategic Behavior and Incentives
ECON422 QuantitativeMethodsinEconorricsl
ECON423 QuantitativeMethodsinEconorricsll
ECON425 Mathematical Econorrics
MATH 141 Calculus 1 1
MATH240 Introduction to Li near Algebra
MATH 241 Calculuslll
Other courses in mathematics, statistics, or econometrics
may be substituted with permission of advisor.
Total Credits
18
7. Departments Mejcrs, ax! Prcxrerns
Student Designed Field
This field requires a written proposal listing at I east six
courses totaling atleast 18 credits The proposal must be
submitted to the U ndergraduate Committee of the AREC
department. Comrri ttee approval must be obtai ned 30 or 18
more credi t hours before graduati on. A student desi gned f i el d
may be used to study a f orei gn I anguage as part of the
AREC curriculum
Total Credits 18
Other Requirements for theMajcr
A 1 1 courses must be passed wi th a grade of C or better to count towards prerequi si te courses, maj or core courses, or f i el d requi rements.
gradefor which the University awards 2 or more quality points in calculating GPA.
'C or better" means any
Requirements for theMinor
Three minors exist in AREC, Agribusiness Economics, Resource and Agricultural Policy in Economic Development, and Environmental Economics and Policy.
Requi rements are I i sted bel ow:
Crafts
Agribusiness Economics
AREC250 Elements of Agricultural and Resource Economics
AREC404 Applied Price Analysis
AREC405 Economics of Production
AREC425 Econorricsof Food Sector
AREC435 Commodity Futures and Options
Another AREC course can tie substituted for one of the courses
listed with perrrission of the Undergraduate Advisor.
Total Credits
15
AREC250
AREC365
AREC433
AREC445
AREC453
Resource and Agricultural Policy in Economic Development
E I errents of A gri cul tural and Resource E conorri cs
World Hunger, Population and Food Supplies
Food and A gri cul tural Policy
Agricultural Development, Population Growth, and the
Environment
Natural Resources and Public Policy
Another AREC course can be substituted for one of the course
listed with perrrission of the Undergraduate Advisor.
Total Credits
15
AREC240
AREC332
AREC382
AREC445
AREC455
Environmental Econorricsand Policy
I ntroducti on to E conorri cs and the E nvi ronrrent
Introduction to Natural Resource Pol icy
Computer-based Analysis in Agricultural and Resource Economics
Agricultural Development, Population Growth, and the
Environment
Econorricsof Land Use
Another AREC course can be substituted for ore of the course
listed with perrrission of Undergraduate Advisor.
Total Credits
Advising
3
3
3
3
3
15
Because the program is flexible, advising is mandatory. Appointments may bemadeinRoom2200SymonsHall, 301-405-1291.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
AREC offers scholarships to AREC undergrads. These awards are based on merit and are in addition to any funding received from the campus or from the college.
Currently, scholarshipawardsareavailabletothefull-timeAREC majorswiththehighestGPAs. They are determined on a semester basis and depend on the
avai lability of funds. Schol arshi p awardees are requi red to conduct themsel ves i n accordance wi th the rul es and regul ati ons of the U ni versi ty .
The Office of Student Financial Aid(OSFA) administers all types of federal , state and institutional financial assistance programs and, i n cooperation with other
university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: www.financialaid.urrd.edu .
Awards and Recognition
Schol arshi ps honori ng A rthur and Paul i ne Sei denspi nner and Ray M urray are avai I abl e. Contact a faculty advi sor for more i nformati on, 301-405-1291.
American Studies (AM ST)
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Collegeof Artsancl Humanities
1102 Holzapfe! Hall, 301-405-1354
www.amEt.umd.edu
Chair: N. Struna
Professors: J . Caughey, R. Kelly
Associate Professors: M. Lounsbury.J . Padetti, S. Parks, L. Shinagawa, M. Sies
Assistant Professors: C. HanhardtJ . McCune, P. Williams-Forson
Lecturers: M . Brady, C. LaRoche, J . McCants, G. Metcalf
Affi I iate Professors: J. Auerbach, I. Befiin(DistUnivProf), A. Bdles, S. Brewer, C. Caramsllo, E. Chambers, W. Cohen, B. Dill, J. Donawerth, W. Falk, B.
FinkelsteinJ. Gilbert (DistUniv Prof), R. Harrison, M. Hcwland, F. Kelly, J . Klumpp, L. Landry, M. Leone, R. Levine, S. Michel, C. Moses, B. Pea-son, C.
Peterson, B. Richardson, G. Ritzer (DistUniv Prof), D. Rosenfelt, P. Shackel, B. Shnaderman, M. Smith, R. Waiters, M. Washington, D. Wyatt, R. Zambrana
AffiliateAssociate Professors: R. Ater, S. Barkin, R. Bauer, M. Bell, E. Barkley Brown, K. Chuh, C. EadesJ . Freidenberg, D. Freund, M. Geores, S. Giovacchini, I.
Goumay, M . Graber, J . Greene, S. Hariey, S. Kirn K. King, M. Kirschenbaum M. Lindemann, D. Linebaugh, L. Marro, K. McAdams, A. Moss, R. Muncy, Z.
Nunes, S. Ray, A. Rodriguez, L. Rowland, D. Sicilia, J . Sullivan, O. Wang, M.Zilfi
Affi I iate Assistant Professors F. Carpenter, M. Chateauvert, V. MacDonald, L. Mar, R. Ontiveros, J . Richardson, M. Rowley
Adjunct Professors: B. Finn
Adjunct Associate Professors: E. Hughes
Professors Emeriti: L. Mintz
TheMajcr
A meri can Studi es pravi des students wi th a f I exi bl e and coherent program of study that focuses on the cul tures of everyday I i f e and construct] ons of i denti ty and
di ff erence i n A meri cans' I i ves, past and present. T he B . A . degree prepares students for graduate work and careers i n f i el ds such as I aw, government and soci al
policy, media, non-profitand social justice organizations, cultural institutions, education, and business. There are opportunities for internships, research, and
departmental honors. Facul ty advi sors assi st each student to pi an a curri cul um tai I ored to hi s/her i nterests and goal s. Courses offered by the Department of
A meri can Studi es may be found under the acronym A M ST .
Prccyam L ear ni ng Outcomes
Students are expected to engage ful I y wi th the curri cul urn facul ty, and other students. U pon corrpl eti on of the degree programs, students will have demonstrated an
understand ng of mul ti d e di mensi ons of di versi ty and the abi I i ty to answer research quesrj ons by usi ng apprapri ate A meri can Studi es msthodd ogi es. Students who
complete an extracurricular, semester-long experience (eg., internship, service I earning, study abroad, independent study) will have demonstrated the ability to
analyze culture, cultural processes, and cultural differences. For a complete listing of program outcomes, contact the department.
Requirements for theMajor
TheAmerican Studies major requires a mini mum of 42 credits, including 24 in American Studies, 6 credits of lower level Americanist courses taken outside the
department, and 12-24 credi ts i n a focus area or mi nor taken outsi de the A meri can Studi es departrrent. At I east 27 of the credi ts for the maj or must be i n 300 or 400
level courses, with at I east twelve of these credits at the 400 level. A gradeof C or better is required in each of the courses making up the maj or (includes those
taken outsi de the departrrent, such as the A meri cani st courses and those taken for the mi nor or focus area) .
Foundation Courses (15 credits)
Course requi rements i n thi s area are i ntended to pravi de a foundati on i n A meri can Studi es and the study of A meri can culture and society in other disciplines.
Courses taken for CORE may be doubl e-counted towards the maj or.
Crofts
AMST201 Introduction of A meri can Studies 3
AMST340 I ntroduction to History, Theories and Methods in American Studies 3
One3-cwdtcaursefrcm 3
AMST203 PopularCultureinAmsrica
AMST204 Film and American Culture Studies
AMST205 Material Aspectsof American Life
AMST207 Contemporary American Cultures
AMST212 Diversity in American Culture
AMST260 A meri can Culture in the Information Age
FOUNDATION Foundation courses outside the AM ST department 6
Any two lower-level courses selected froman approved list Listis
available through the departrrent
Advanced Requirements (15 credits)
Course requi rements i n thi s area are i ntended to offer students the opportuni ty to expl ore sel ected topi cs i n A meri can Studi es i n greater depth and to appl y what they
have I earned in their foundati on courses. All of these courses must be at the 300 or 400 level. A meri can Studies advanced requi rements may be satisfied in one of
two ways:
Option A:
. Four400-level AMST courses, not including AM ST 450 (12 credits)
• AMST 450 Seminar in AM ST orAMST 388 HonorThesis (3 credits)
Option B:
. Three 400-leve! AMST courses not including AMST 450 (9 credits)
• AMST 386-1 ntemship, 398-1 ndependent Study or 388-Honors Thesis Research (3 credits)
• AMST 450 Seminar in AMST or AMST 388 HonorsThesis Research (3 credits)
Focus Area Requirements (12-24 Credits)
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
T he focus area requi remsnts rei nf orce the essenti al i nterdi scipli nary nature of our f i el d, off eri ng students a range of opti ons to connect thei r A mari can Studi es
coursework with a related discipline or field. All focus area courses must betaken outside the A rreri can Studies Department.
Minor or Certificateoption (15-24 credits, at least 9 at the 300 or 400 level)
Successful completion of a minor or certificate from an approved list (avail able through tire department). University approved minors rangefrom 15 to 24 credits;
certificate programs requi re 21-24 credits. Thedepartrreitorprogramadrrinisteringtherrinordeteminesspecificrequirernents, and in some cases, student
eligibility.
Focus Area Option (12 credits, all at the 300 or 400 level)
Successful compl eti on (C or better) of four upper I eve! courses outsi de the department that enabl e the student to construct a coherent focus area compl ementary to
A rreri can Studi es. A focus area may be i n a si ngl e department or sel ected from two or more departments (exampl es avai I abl e through the department) . Students
shod d not pursue a focus i n a department or program that offers a sui tabl e rri nor or certi f i cate. A n A rreri can Studi es advi sor must approve course sel ecti on wi thi n
the focus area i n advance, as part of mandatory advi si ng each semester.
Requi remsnts for the Mi nor
Minor in U.S. Latina/o Studies
Col I ege of A rts and H umani ti es
1208 Cole, 301-405-2931
www.urrd.edu/wmst
The Minor, which requi res a total of 15 credits, is intended for students who wish to develop a specialization in U.S. Latina/o Studies alongside their degree pursuits.
It is optimal for students engaged in work with U.S. Latina/o communities in a variety of professions and academic fields including history, literature, education,
urban studies and planning, health care, social services, business, government, public policy, among others.
Requirements (15 credits)
A. Two Lower-Level Foundation Courses (6 credits) -All students are requi red to take the two foundational courses:
USLT201/U.S. Latina/o Studies I: An Historical Overview to 1960s
USLT 202/US. Latina'o Studies 1 1 : A Contemporary Overview, 1960s- Present.
B. One Upper-Level Course (3 credits)
All students are requi red to take the upper-level course USLT 488/Senior Seminar in U.S.
Latina/o Studies
C. Two Upper Level ElectiveCourses (6 credits)
In addition to the three requi red foundational courses, studentswill sdecttwoelectivecoursesinconsultationwiththeUSLT advisor:
Onefromeachof two of the foil owing categories: Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and Education.
For these el ecti ves, students can choose USLT 498/Special Topics in U.S. Lati na/o Studies and from a list of pre-approved courses offered through other
departments or programs. Elective courses will explore the historical, cultural, political, economic, and sociological dimensions of U.S. Latina/o experiences. These
courses will be approved by the faculty advisory committee. Additional courses that include comparative U.S. Lati no content, suchasinLASC orGVPT, would be
eligible for inclusion in the rri nor with the approval of the USLT advi sor.
To make an appoi ntment to expl ore or deel are a rri nor,
go to www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/acaderri cs/rri nors
Advising
Departmental faculty advi sing is mandatory for all majors every semester.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Students will compl ete a research prqj ect for the seni or serri nar, A M ST 450, and they are encouraged to gai n add ti onal research experi ence wi th i ndi vi dual f acul ty
members and advanced graduate students and i n one of the Departments Worki ng Groups. See the Department webpage for more i nformati on about research:
www.amst.umd.edu.
Internships
Juniors and seniors may apply 3 credits of internship (AM ST 386) to the 42 credits requi red for the maj or. Students must consult with a faculty advi sor about a
prospective internship and ccrrpl ete and sign an internship contract. All internships will have academic components.
Honors Program
T he A rreri can Studi es H onors Program offers outstandi ng students an opportuni ty to add di sti ncti on to thei r acaderri c records by undertaki ng an i ndependent
research prqj ect i n an area of parti cul ar i nterestThe program i s i ntended to al I ow students prepari ng for graduate study or a professi onal career to appl y and further
develop their research, analytic, and writing ski I Is in an independent project of their own design, inconsultationwithafaculty mentor. Students are encouraged to
makeuseof the rich resources of the Washington-Baltimore area, including maj or research institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress,
and the N ati onal A rchi ves.
Students fulfil I the honors program requirements through a combination of honors-designated coursework (6 credit hours) and an honors thesis (6 credit hours). Thesei
These courses and credits fattwitiin both the American Studies major requirements and the University s 120-credit undergraduate degree requirement
Students who undertake American Studies Honors are excused fromthe senior seminar, AMST 450.
Eligibility: Students must haveat least a 3.0 GPA atthetimeof entry into the program, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing. To graduate with
Honors in American Studies, students must havea 3.0 cumulativeGPA and at I east a 3. 2 GPA in their maj or coursework.
Application: Students who wish to pursue Honors work should submit a letter of intent to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. The letter should identify the core
f acul ty member who has agreed to approve course work and supervi se the research and wri ti ng of the honors thesi s.
Requireme n ts The Honors Program gives students a substantial amount of flexibility in fulfill ingthetwo basic requirements: 6 credit hours of honors-designated
coursework; and 6 credit hours of AMST 388, HonorsThesis and Research.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
To fulfill the coursework requi rements (6 credit hours), students may:
.TakeAMST418H
• Take an upper I evel H onors-secti on course i n a department consonant with the students maj or focus areas.
• Take an upper I evel U ni versity H onors course.
• Negotiate an Honors Option Contract with the instructor of an upper division course in American Studies or in a departrrent consonant with the students
maj or focus areas.
• Take a graduate course i n A meri can Studi es or i n a departrrent consonant wi th the students maj or focus areas.
All coursework not taken in an Honors section, in a University Honors course, or in a graduate course should have an Honors Option Contract completed, inorder
to ensure that the students transcri pt ref I ects that the work carri es H onors credi t.
To f ul f i 1 1 the thesi s requi rements, students wi 1 1 :
• Register for 6 credit hours of AM ST 388, Honors Thesi sand Research. Customarily this is spread across the students senior year, with 3 credit hours taken
each term
• Present the thesis to a committee composed of the faculty mentor and another departrrent faculty member. At the satisfactory conclusion of the thesis
presentation, the committee will notify the Director of Undergraduate Studies that the thesis has been read, evaluated and approved. The Director of
U ndergraduate Studi es wi 1 1 then noti fy the H onors C d I ege of the successful compl eti on of the i ndi vi dual H onors degree program
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The Departrrent awards the David Ellis Scholarship annually. For informati on and requi rements contact the Department office.
Awards and Recognition
T he Departrrent recogni zes outstandi ng schd ari y accompl i shments by undergraduates at graduati on. M onetary pri zes are awarded for both the hi ghest
undergraduate G PA and the best H onors thesi s.
ANIMAL SCIENCES (ANSC)
CoHegeof Agriculture and Natural Resources
1415A Animal Sciences Center, 301-405-1373
www.ansc.urrd.edu
ansc@urrd.edu
Chair: T. Porter
Professors: R. Erdrran, R. Kohn, I. Mather, M. Ottinger, R. Peters, T. Porter, M. Vamer, I. Vijay
Associate Professors: C. Angel, J . Doerr, I. Estevez.T. Hartsock, C. Keefer, W. Stricklin, L. Woods, N.Zimmermann
Assistant Professors: B. Bequette, A. Burk, I. Hamza, F. SiewerdtJ . Song, L.Taneyhill, M. Updike
Lecturers: C. Hakenkamp
Affiliate Professors: S. Schoenian
Professors Emeriti: L. Douglass (Prof Emeritus), J . Heath, J . Majeskie, J . Scares, J .Vandersdl, D.Westhoff, W. Williams
TheMajor
The Departrrent of Animal andAvi an Sciences provides a chal I enging program for academi cal I y talented students interested in the appli cation of bid ogy and
technol ogy to the care, management and study of domesti c and aquati c ani mal s. I n addi ti on to emphasi zi ng the tradi ti onal farm sped es of dai ry and beef catti e,
sheep, swi ne and poul try, our program i ncl udes opti ons i n equi ne studi es, I aboratory ani mal management, and sci ences whi ch prepare students for veteri nary or
graduate school. Animal sci ences majors explore a wide range of subjects -from fundamental bid ogy to ani mal nutrition, physiology and genetics -while
i ntegrati ng sci ence and economi cs i nto ani mal management.
Our department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. One-third of our animal sci ences seniors enter veteri nary schod, whi I e others go on to graduate schod. Our
graduates al so pursue a vari ety of careers such as research techni ci ans, sal es or marketi ng representati ves, or ani mal producers.
Academic Programs and Departmental Fadlities
Our up-to-date facilities intheAni mal Sciences Center, which opened in 1991, include new classrooms, an inviting lecture hall and a large social area for students.
T he newl y constructed teachi ng I abs, ani mal rooms and a surgery sui te are I ocated adj acent to the teachi ng farm where horses, sheep, beef and dai ry cattl e are
maintained.
Requi rements for the Maj or
A ni mal Sci ences prepres students for veteri nary school , graduate school and careers i n research, sal es and marketi ng, bi otechnd ogy, aquacul ture, and ani mal
production. The curricula apply the principles of biology and technd ogy to the care, management, and study of dairy and beef catti e, horses, fish, sheep, swine, and
poultry. Students complete the Ani mal Sci ences core courses and choose a specialization area: Animal Biotechnology, Animal Care and Management, Equine
Studies, Laboratory Ani mal Management, and Sciences/Professional Opti on to prepare for admission to graduate, veterinary, pharmacy, nursing or medical sehooPleas
Please notttiere i s a $50 per course fee for A ni mal Sci ence L aboratory courses.
ANIMAL SCI ENCES CORE
All undergraduates majoring in Animal Sciences must c recSts
complete the following course requirements:
ANSC101 Principlesof Animal Sciences 3
ANSC103 Principlesof Animal Sciences Laboratory 1
ANSC211 Animal Anatomy 3
ANSC212 Animal Physiology 3
ANSC214 Animal Physiology Laboratory 1
ANSC314 ComparativeAnimal Nutrition 3
ANSC327 MdecularandQuantitativeAnimal Genetics 3
BSCI105 Principlesof Biol ogy I 4
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
BSCI223
CHEM131/132
General Microbiology
General Chemistry I /Laboratory
MATH 220
MATH 140
One from
Elementary Calculus I
Calculus I
One from
AREC250 Elements of Agricultural and Resource Economics
ECON200 Principles of Micro-Economics
ADDITIONAL COURSE WORK
All stijdentsrrustcorrptetB 30-40 credits in one of tha
following six options.
1. ANIMAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT (OXMA)
Required Courses
ANSC315 AppliedAnima 1 Nutrition 3
ANSC446 Physiologyof Mammalian Reproduction 3
ANSC447 Physiologyof Mammali an Reproduction Laboratory 1
AREC306 Farm Management 3
BSCI106 Principles of Biology 1 1 4
CHEM104 Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry 4
Plus take 6 credits from the following courses
ANSC420 Critical Thinking in Animal Sciences 3
ANSC435 Experimental Embryology
ANSC437 Animal Biotechnology
ANSC443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation 3
ANSC444 Domestic Animal Endocrinology 3
A N SC450 A ni mal B reedi ng PI ans
ANSC452 Avian Physiology 3
ANSC453 Animal Welfare 3
ANSC455 Applied Anima 1 Behavior 3
ANSC497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory 3
Plus take 9 credits from the following courses
ANSC340 Health Managementof Animal Populations
ANSC220 Livestock Management
ANSC232 Horse Management
ANSC240 Dairy Cattle Management
A N SC 255 I ntroducti on to A quacul ture
ANSC262 Commerci a 1 Poultry Management
ANSC305 Companion Animal Care
ANSC413 Laboratory Animal Management
2. EQUINE STUDIES (COOK) Required Courses
ANSC220 Livestock Management
ANSC232 Horse Management
ANSC330 EquineScience
ANSC315 AppliedAnimal Nutrition
ANSC446 Physiologyof Mammali an Reproduction
ANSC447 Physiologyof Mammali an Reproduction Laboratory
AREC306 Fam Management
BSCI106 Principles of Biology 1 1
CHEM104 Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry
Plus take 9 credits from the following courses
ANSC340 Health Managementof Animal Populations 3
ANSC420 Critical Thinking in Animal Sciences 3
ANSC435 Experimental Embryology 3
ANSC437 Animal Biotechnology 2
ANSC443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation 3
ANSC444 Domestic Animal Endocrinology 3
A N SC450 A ni mal B reedi ng PI ans
ANSC452 Avian Physiology 3
ANSC453 Animal Welfare 3
ANSC455 AppliedAnima 1 Behavior 3
ANSC497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory 3
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
3. LABORATORY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (C0.04D)
ReqLiirecl Courses
ANSC340 Health Managementof Animal Populations 3
ANSC413 LabAnimal Management 3
ANSC437 Animal Biotechnology 2
ANSC446 Physiologyof Mammalian Reproduction 3
ANSC447 Physiologyof Mammali an Reproduction Laboratory 1
ANSC453 Animal Welfare ' 3
ANSC455 Applied Anima 1 Behavior 3
BSCI106 Principles of Biology 1 1 4
CHEM104 Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry 4
Plus talis 6 credits from the following courses
ANSC420 Critical Thinking in Animal Sciences 3
ANSC435 Experimental Embryology 3
ANSC443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation 3
ANSC444 Domestic Animal Endocrinology 3
A N SC450 A ni mal B reedi ng PI ans
ANSC452 Avian Physiology 3
ANSC497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory 3
Plus take 3 credits from the following courses
ANSC220 Livestock Management
A N SC 255 I ntroducti on to A quacul ture
ANSC262 Comrrercid Poultry Management
4. & 5, SCIENCES & COMBINED AG AND VET SCI
(01O4E andl299D) Required Courses
ANSC315 Applied Anima 1 Nutrition 3
BSCI106 Principles of Biology 1 1 4
BCHM463 Biochemistry of Physiology or 3
BSCI230 Cell Biology and Physiology 4
CHEM231/232 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory 4
CHEM241/242 Organic Chemistry I I/Laboratory 4
CHEM271 General Chemistry and Energetics 2
PHYS121 Fundamentals of Physics I 4
PHYS122 Fundamentals of Physics 1 1 4
Plus take 9 credits from the following courses
ANSC340 Health Managementof Animal Populations 3
ANSC420 Critical Thinking in Animal Sciences 3
ANSC435 Experimental Embryology 3
ANSC437 Animal Biotechnology 2
ANSC443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation 3
ANSC444 Domestic Animal Endocrinology 3
ANSC446 Physiologyof Mammali an Reproduction 3
ANSC447 Physiologyof Mammali an Reproduction Laboratory 1
A N SC450 A ni mal B reedi ng PI ans
ANSC452 Avian Physiology 3
ANSC453 Animal Welfare 3
ANSC455 Applied Anima 1 Behavior 3
ANSC497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory 3
Plus take 3 credits from the following courses
ANSC220 Livestock Management 3
ANSC232 Horse Management 3
ANSC240 Dairy Cattle Management 2
A N SC 255 I ntroducti on to A quacul ture 3
ANSC262 Comrrerci a 1 Poultry Management 3
ANSC413 Laboratory Animal Management 3
For additional information concerning veterinary school
applications, please contact the K. Feldrran, VMRCVM, 8705
Creenrread Dr., University of Maryland, College Park, MD
20742-3711, 301-3146820, kfeldman(S>urrd.edu.
6. ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (0104F) Required
Courses
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
ANSC437 Animal Biotechnology 2
ANSC497 Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory 3
BCHM463 Biochemistry of Physiology 3
BSCI230 Cell Biology and Physiology 4
CHEM231/232 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory 4
CHEM241/242 Organic Chemistry I I/Laboratory 4
CHEM271 General Chemistry and Energetics 2
Plus take 3 credits from the following courses
ANSC220 Livestock Management 3
A N SC 255 I ntroducti on to A quacul ture 3
ANSC262 Comma-cia 1 Poultry Management 3
ANSC413 Laboratory Animal Management 3
Plus take 9 credits from the following courses
ANSC340 Health M anagerrent of Animal Populations 3
ANSC420 Critical Thinking in Animal Sciences 3
ANSC443 Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation 3
ANSC446 Physiologyof Mammalian Reproduction 3
ANSC447 Physiologyof Mammalian Reproduction Laboratory 1
A N SC450 A ni mal B reedi ng PI ans
ANSC452 Avian Physiology 3
ANSC453 Animal Welfare 3
ANSC455 Applied Anima 1 Behavior 3
Plus take 3 credits from the following courses
ANSC435 Experimental Embryology 3
BSCI380 Comparative Bioinformatics 4
BSCI413 Recombinant DNA 3
Other Requirements for theMajcr
Animal sciences majors select one of six options as an area of specialization:
Sdence/Professional - Prepares students for admission to veterinary or medical school sand/or graduate school. Graduate school study can open the door to an
exciting research career in specialty areas of animal or biological sciences such as genetics, nutrition, physiology or eel I biology. Thecurriculumemphasizes
advanced courses i n the bi d ogi cal and physi cal sci ences and i ncl udes al I the pre-veteri nary and pre-medi ci ne requi rements.
Combined Ag & Vet Sd - A combi ned degree program i s avai I abl e to students who gai n adrri ssi on to veteri nary school pri or to compl eti ng thei r bachel or's degree.
Collegeof Agricultureand Natural Resources students who have completed at I east ninety hours, including all cdlegeand university requirements, areawardeda
bachel or of science degree upon successful completion of at I east thirty semester hours in an accredited col lege of veterinary medicine. Early planning with your
advi sor i s encouraged i f you choose thi s opti on.
EqiineStudies- Offers hands-on learning opportunities in thearea of equine science and management. The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the
U ni versi ty of M aryl and offers undergraduate students the opportuni ty to emphasi ze on horses whi I e pursui ng a B achel or of Sci ence degree i n A ni mal Sci ence.
Students may take equi ne courses that expl ore a wi de range of topi cs i ncl udi ng anatomy and physi d ogy, nutri ti on, reproducti on, exerci se, I aw, i nsurance, facilities,
heal th and di sease, pasture management, and more. Our courses are desi gned to provi de val uabl e hands-on I eami ng experi ences to better prepare students to be future
leaders in the horse industry as well as other industries. In addition, A NSC students may take one or more equine courses within the Institute of Applied Agriculture.
Animal Biotechnology -TheAni mal Biotechnology option is a relatively new addition to our program It combines the basic requi red animal sci ence courses with a
focus on bi ol ogy and technol ogy. This opti on has a heavy emphasi s on sci ence courses, to prepare students for a prof essi onal career. Some of the career opti ore wi th
thi s track i ncl ude an i ndustry career i n ani mal bi otechnd ogy; a graduate degree i n bi otechnol ogy ( ei ther M S and/or PH D ) ; or a prof essi onal degree and career
(V eteri nary or H uman M edi ci ne, N ursi ng, Pharmacy . )
Animal Care & Management - 1 s desi gned for students whose career pi ans i ncl ude ani mal management, product] on and the marketi ng of ani mal products. The
curri cul um provi des basi c courses i n geneti cs, nutri ti on, physi ol ogy and reproducti on whi I e al I owi ng students to focus on the management of one parti cul ar
livestock species. You will be encouraged to supplement academic work with practical experi ence by completing an internship. Dairy sci ence students, for example,
intern at local farms where they participate in decisions about breeding, feeding, health practices, rrilk production and other aspects of herd management. This
option will prepare you for ownership or management positions with dairy, livestock or poultry product] on enterprises; positions with marketing and processing
organi zati ons; breed associ ati ons; and posi ti ons i n agri busi ness f i el ds such as sal es of feed, pharmaceuti cal products and agri cul tural equi pment. G raduates al so
work wi th state and federal agenci es.
Laboratory Animal Management - Prepares students for careers in the operation and management of laboratory ani mal facilities connected with the biotechnology
industry. Coursework in nutrition, reproduction and environmental management is combined with practical I earning to provide future managers with tools they will
need. Asagraduate, you may pursuecareers with state or federal agencies; with private industry in the management and operation of laboratory ani mal production;
and wi th i nstructi onal or i nvesti gati onal f aci I i ti es.
Advising
A ni mal sci ences maj ors are assi gned a f acul ty advi sor to assi st wi th program and course sel ecti on, as wel I as to he) p students take advantage of the many
non-classroom opportuni tiesinthe Washington, D.C. area. Faculty members have special ties in all areas of animal sciences, as well as veteri nary medicine, and
bri ng practi cal appl i cati ons to the cl assroom, creati ng a ri ch I eami ng experi ence for students.
Face to face advi sing is mandatory. Each student will be assi gned to a faculty advi sor to assist in planning hi sor her academic program For information or
appointment: 1415A Animal Sci ences Center, 301-405-1373.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Because it is part of a land grant university, the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences also has responsibility for research and technology transfer to theani mal
i ndustry throughout M aryl and. D uri ng undergraduate study, students are encouraged to conduct i ndependent research i n facul ty I aboratori es on campus or at the
nearby U. S. Departmentof Agri culture Bel tsvi lie Agricultural Research Center.
7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, end Progrcms
Internships
Students are encouraged to gai n practi cal ani nBl management experi ence by pursui ng i ntemshi ps. Students have compl eted i ntemshi psin I ocati ons rangi ng from the
area around the University, to cattle farms in the Midwest, agribusiness firms in California, and a zoo in Frankfurt, Germany. Many animal sciences students use the
summer to gai n addi ti onal appl i ed experi ence i n ani mal sci ences, veteri nary medi ci ne or agri busi ness.
Honors Pro-am
Students admitted to the AGNR Honors Program areeligibletotake3-6credits of HonorsThesis Research within theANSC Department (ANSC388). Undergraduate
U ndergraduate honors thesis research is conducted under the direction of an AGNR faculty member in partial fulfill ment of the requirements of theCollegeof
AGNR Honors Program The thesis will be defended before a faculty committee.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
T he cl ubs and organi zati ons affi I i ated wi th the A ni mal Sci ence department al I ow ampl e opportuni ti es f or I eadershi p, devel opment, hands-on ani mal experi ence, and
fun!
Alpha Gamma Rho
Alpha Gamma Rho is a social/professional fratemi ty that has been a trai ni ng ground for leaders in the agri culture and life sci ences community si nee it was
established atCd lege Park in 1928. AGR has a rich tradition of alumni contacts with over 50,000 brothers nationwide, including over 700 brothers in the
Washington area alone. AGR men are leaders in various clubs within the col lege and the fraternity is an active member of both the Inter-fraternity Council (IFC)
and theAgStudent Council. Alpha Gamma Rho stresses scholarship, leadership and fellowship, anditiswell respected among Greek organizations because of their
no pi edgi ng, substance free, schd ars envi ronment. I n addi ti on, the chapter house onPri nceton Avenue offers the opportuni ty to I i ve wi th brothers who are taki ng the
same cl asses and share many of the same i nterests which makes i t much easi er to f i nd a ni che on such a I arge campus.
Alpha Zeta
A I pha Zeta i s an agri cul tural prof essi onal honor sod ety whose membershi p i s sel ected from undergraduate and graduate students excel I i ng i n schd arshi p,
leadership, character, and service. Organizational events include coordinating the Partners in Education program with the USDA Agriculture Research Service,
B el tsvi 1 1 e A rea, f und rai si ng acti vi ti es, communi ty servi ce proj ects, awards and recogni ti on programs, and an annual student/f acul ty/al urmi banquet. A popul ar
annual event is coordinating a Field Day for young children at the nearbyNational Agricultural Research Visitor Center at Bel tsvi lie.
Animal Husbandry Club
TheAnimal Husbandry Club at the University of Maryland, College Park, provides opportuni ties for students to gain ani mal handling experi ence and build
interpersonal relationship skills, whilegiven the encouragement to excel ! Activities and experiences specifically designed for students of diversified interests in
ani mal agri cul ture are provi ded, i ncl udi ng experi ences wi th many di ff erent domesti c sped es. M embershi p i s open to al I undergraduate students i nterested i n getti ng
hands-on experi ence working with dairy, beef, sheep or swi ne, and I earning more about general animal sciences. Activities include theAg Day Dairy and Livestock
Shows, Harvest Stomp/Fall Festival, fitting of animals for the annual Wye Angus Sale, and other activities working with dairy animals. One can gain further
I eadershi p ski 1 1 s by hoi di ng an off i ce. Each Spri ng, el ecti ons are hel d for Presi dent, V i ce-Presi dent, Secretary, Treasurer, and H i stori an.
Collegiate 4-H
Many colleges and universities have Collegiate 4-H clubs. Cdlegiate4-H is an organization that provides its members with a sense of identity on campus, enriches
their lives through group projects and recreation, and devel ops confidence and leadership ski I Is. Clubs provide service and support to their local andstate4-H
programs, such as serving as judges and conducting training workshops. They are also a service and social group for campus students. Collegiate4-H isopentoall
col lege students who wish to support youth and the 4-H program It is not necessary to have prior 4-H experience, onlyto have an interest in the 4-H idealsandin
servi ng your communi t vwww.colleqiate4h.orci/
Sigrra Alpha _
SigmaAlpha is a national professional agricultural sorority. Theobjectiveof thesorority is to promote its members in all facets of agri cul ture and to strengthen the
f ri endshi ps among them M embers stri ve f or achi evement i n schd arshi p, I eadershi p, servi ce, and to further the devel opment of women pursui ng careers i n
agriculture SigmaAlpha works to promote agriculture, and women's role, on our campus, i n our community and throughout the state. Acti vi ties include attending
regional and national conferences /conventions; participating in col lege events (Fall Bash, ANSC orientation, Cook-Offs); service activities including teaching
agri cul ture to local elementary students and judging contests for the Maryl and FFA; professional Guest speakers, and participating in Maryland Day/Ag Day.
M embershi p rush i s hel don a semester basis. To be eligible, potential members must have 2.25 CumulativeGPA, Agriculture major or sincere interest in
agriculture, be a member of one other group, enrdled in 18 credits, or working 10 hours a week. Visit the web si t awww.studentorg urrd.edu/siqma
University of Maryland Equestrian Club
The University of Maryland Equestrian Club (UM EC) provi deson-campus horseback riding lessons and equine I earning opportuni ties for campus students and
faculty at beginner through advanced levels. TheANSC department provides the barn, equipment, riding arenas and horses while the students provide care for the
horses. There is a riding fee of $200 per semester for one riding lesson a week for the entire semester. Large deductions are easi I yearned for help with feeding,
cleaning stalls or teaching. C I ub members not riding are strongly encouraged to participate in other club activities, such as educational and fun seminars, field trips
and monthly meetings. Inthepast, UMEC rrHTtjershaveattendedtheCdumbiaGrandPrixandtheWashingtonintemational Horse Show and taken field trips to
theDuPont Veteri nary Medical Center in Leesburg, Va. and Days End Horse Rescue Farm in Maryland. Members have also participated in clinics on tack fitting and
identifying lameness in horses. Club members, under the leadership of the Executive Board and Directors, make most UMEC club decisions. Weofferagreat
opportunity to all students and we're always open to suggestions. We al so try to have something for everyone including basic English equitation, Western equitation,
dressage, bareback and trai I ri di ng, horse and farm management, veteri nary care, teachi ng ski 1 1 s and much more. T he U M E C i s I ocated at the campus horse bam, and
our office is in the Shack, ri ght next to the paddocks. There is very limited space in the riding lessons, so email us right away to reserve yourself a spot in the most
educational equine club provi ded by the University of Maryland. Visit the web site www.studentorq.urrd.edu/umec/
University of Maryland Equestrian Team
T he E questri an Team i s a competi ti ve cl ub, meani ng they travel to di ff erent school s i n the zone and compete i n I H SA shows. Students, f acul ty, staff, and al urmi
association members of all levdsareinvited. Theteam offers English, Western, and jumping, so team members can pick what typeof riding to specialize in or
compete i n al I three! The team does not hoi d tryouts so anyone can j oi n the team U M ET i s I ocated about 25 rri nutes off campus at C I ay H i 1 1 Stabl es i rSpri ngdal e,
Maryland. The cost per senxster for team rrBrrbership is $550. This fee covers two one hour group lessons a week taught by trainer Trisha Prettyman, unlimited
practice rides (hacks), show fees, show practices, and a ton of fun!
Veterinary Science C lub
T he pri mary obj ecti ves of the V eteri nary Sci ence C I ub are to: promote a deeper understand ng of the numerous opportuni ti es i n veteri nary medi ci ne, exchange
i nformati on on veteri nary and ani mal experi ences, and keep students updated on the I atest veteri nary school i nf ormati on.
What does the Veteri nary Sci ence Club do? A variety of guest speakers are invited to club meetings to talk about their special ties or field of interest. A sampleof
topi c i ncl ude wi I dl i f e rehad I i tati on, I aboratory ani mal medi ci ne, exoti c pet care and veteri nary ethi cs.
Each year, faculty fromtheVirginia-Maryland Regional Cd lege of Veteri nary Medi cine speak to club members about veteri nary medi cal school. Mock interviews
are hel d i n J anuary to prepare our cl ub members for the adrri ssi ons process.
C I ub sponsored tri ps offer our members the opportuni ty to tour vari ous veteri nary medi cal f aci I i ti es, tal k to veteri nary students and f acul ty, and to vi si 1 1 ocal zoos
and ani mal care f aci I i ti es.
7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, end Procrcms
Annually, theclubparticipatesintheAPVMA National Symposium which is held at different veterinary schools each year. This is an excd lent opportunity to visit
a vet school , pi us hear over 30 speakers on numerous topi cs and parti ci pate i n a vari ety of wet and dry I ab.
Therearealso opportunities to volunteer with the Prince George's County Animal Shelter in partnership with PetSmart, to help find nomas for abandoned animals.
For more information visit the web site www.careercenter.umd.edu/VetSciClub
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
American Society of Animal Sciences Scholastic Recognition and Department of Animal Sciences Scholastic Achievement Awards are presented each year at the
Collegeof Agricultureand Natural Resources StudentAwardsConvocation.TheANSC program administers several scholarships, including: C.W. England, Dairy
Technology Society, the Kinghome Fund Fellowship, theC.S. Shaffner Award, theLillianHildebrandtRummel Scholarship, and theOwen P. Thomas
Development Scholarship. For eligibility criteria, visittheANSC Office, 1415A Animal Sciences Center.
The Office of Student Financial Aid(OSFA) adrrinistersall types of federal , state and institutional financial assistance programs and, in cooperation with other
university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: www.financialaid.urrd.edu.
Anthropology (ANTH)
Collegeof Behavioral and Social Sciences
1111 Woods Hall, 301-405-1423
www.bsos.urrd.edu/anth
Chair: P. Shackel
Professors: J . Chemela (also LASC), F. J ackson, M . Leone, T. Whitehead
Associate Professors: J . Freidenberg, M. Paolisso
Assistant Professors: S. Brighton, W. Stuart
Lecturers: M. Butler, J . Finch, D.GadsbyT. Leslie, M.London, M. Plyler
Affi Nate Professors: A. Bdles(WMST),J . Carlson, J . Caughey (AMST),J . Grayzel (GVPT),J . Hanna, R. Harison(CMLT, LASC), S. Kim(WMST), D. Linebaugh
(HISP), L. FrederikMeer(THET), C. Robertson (MUSC)
Adjunct Professors: S. Abbott-Jam eson(NOA A), T. Cederstrorn C. C rain (LTG Associates), S. Fiske(NOAA), A. Froment, A. Garland, S. Huertin-Roberts, E.
KrebsJ. Kunen(USAID), B. Littie(National Park Servi ce), F. McManarron( National Park Service), M. Mieri (Smithsonian), S. Potter (National Park Service), C.
Puentes-Markides, D. Russell (USAID),J . Schneider, R. Sobel (Smithsonian), N.Tashima (LTG Associates), R. Winthrop(BLM)
Adjunct Assistant Professors: G.Thakur
Professors Emeriti: M. Agar, S. Bushrui, N. Gonzalez (Emerita)
TheMajor
A nthropol ogy, the study of cul ture, seeks to understand humans asawhde-associal bei ngs who are capabl e of symbol i c communi cati on through which they
producea rich cultural record. Anthropologists try to explain differences among cultures -differences in physical characteristics as well as in customary behavior.
A nthropol ogi srs study how cul ture has changed through ti me as the human genus has spread over the earth. A nthropol ogy i s the sci ence of the bi d ogi cal evd uti on
of human sped es, and the di sci pi i red send arshi p of the cul tural devel opment of human bei ngs 1 knowl edge and customary behavi or.
A nthropol ogy at the U ni versi ty of M aryl and offers ri gorous trai ni ng for many career opti ons. A strong background i n anthropol ogy i s a def i ni te asset i n prepari ng
for a vari ety of academic and professional fields, ranging from the I aw and business, to comparative literature; philosophy and the fine arts. Whether one goes on to
a Master's or a Ph.D., theanthropdogy BA. prepares one for a wide range of non-academic employment, such as city and public health planning, development
consulting, program evaluation, and public archaeology.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
H avi ng compl eted the degree prograrn students shoul d have acqui red the f ol I owi ng knowl edge and ski 1 1 s:
1 . Students shal I have an i ntegrated knowl edge, awareness and understand! ng of a cul tural I y and bi ol ogi cal I y di verse wori d.
2. Students shal I demonstrate an understand! ng of cul ture and soci ety.
3. Students shal I demonstrate the abi I i ty to understand compl ex research prod ems, and arti cul ate appropri ate methods and theory.
Academic Programs and Departmental Fadlities
T he A nthropol ogy department offers begi nni ng and advanced course work i n the three pri nci pal subdi vi si ons of the di sci pi i ne cul tural anthropol ogy, archaeol ogy,
and d d ogi cal anthropd ogy. W i thi n each area, the department offers some degree of sped al i zati on and provi des a vari ety of opportuni ti es for research and
independent study. Laboratory courses are offered in bid ogi cal anthropd ogy and archaeol ogy. Fiddschoolsarecfferedinarchaeology.Theinterrdationshipof all
branches of anthropd ogy is emphasized.
The A nthropol ogy department has a total of five laboratories, located in Woods Hal I, which are divided into teaching labs and research labs. The departments three
archaeol ogy I abs, contai ni ng materi al s cd I ected from f i el d schod s and research proj ects of the past several years, serve both teachi ng and research purposes. The
other two laboratories are a teaching laboratory in biological anthropd ogy and the Laboratory for Applied Ethnography and Community Action Research.Cultural
Systems Analysis Group (CuSAG), a research and program devel opment arm of the department is located in Woods Hall. TheCenterfor Heritage Research Studies,
I ocated i n the Department of A nthropol ogy, focuses on research devoted to understand ng the cul tural characteri sti cs of heri tage and i ts uses.
T he undergraduate curri cul um i s ti ed to the departments M aster i n A ppl i ed A nthropol ogy ( M . A A . ) program; accordi ngl y, preparati on for non-acaderri c
empl oyment upon graduati on i s a pri mary educati onal goal of the departments undergraduate course work and i ntemshi p and research components. T he department
has also recently implemented a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program Students at the graduate I evd are asked to focus in one of three areas of faculty expertise
Health, Heritage, and Environment.
Requirements for theMajor
Students seeki ng an undergraduate degree are requi red to compl ete at I east 31 credi ts of anthropol ogy course work i n addi ti on to the supporti ng coursework
sequence. Every course bang used to satisfy anthropology major requirements must be compl eted with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Reqiired Courses
I . Foundation Courses C redits
ANTH220 Introduction to Biol ogi cal Anthropology 4
ANTH240 IntroductiontoArchaedogy 3
ANTH 260 I ntroducti on to Soci o-cul tural A nthropol ogy and L i ngui sti cs 3
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
1 1 . Method and Theory courses (2 courses)
ANTH320* Method andTheory in Biological Anthropology
ANTH340* Method andTheory in Archaeology
ANTH360* Method andTheory in Sod ocultural Anthropology
*Two of the upper level method and theory courses (ANTH320, 340,
360) are required. Students must complete the method and theory
course associated with their chosen locus area - sociocultural
anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology. Students may
not take a method and theory course unless they have completed the
associated foundation course. I fa student completes all three of the
method and theory courses, one course can be used as an
anthropology elective.
III. Anthropology E lecti ves
Minirrumofl2 credits 6 of the 12 credits must be fa/on at the
300-400 level.
ANTHxx Anthropology electi ves
ANTH300/400Upper level Anthropology courses
ANTH386
ANTH496
ANTH498
ANTH468B
ANTH493
ANTH498C
ANTH498N
ANTH498W
ANTH498Z
ANTH499
IV. Applied Field Methods
Minimum of 3 credits selected from the following. Other courses can
be used with approval ofUG Director. Courses used to fulfill the
Applied Field Methods requirement may not be used to fulfill any
other anthropology requirement.
Experiential Learning I nternship (3-6 credits)
F i el d M ethods i n A rchaeol ogy ( 6 credi ts)
Advanced Field Training in Ethnography (1-6)
Applied Urban Ethnography (3 credits)
Anthropological Fi el dwork and Experience in Argentina (3
credits)
Advanced Field Training in Ethnography: Brazil (6credits)
E thnol ogy of the I rrrri grant L i f e (4 credi ts)
J amaica: Connections, Celebration and I dentity (6 credits)
J amaicaAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6
credits)
Fieldwork in Biological Anthropology (3-8 credits)
3 or more
SKILLSxx
V. Skills Requirement
Quantitative course (chosen fromlist below and required for all
students entering the major Fall 2008 and after)
BIOM301, MATH111, STAT100, ECON201, ECON321,
EDMS451, GEOG306, MATH112 or higher (excluding
MATH113), PSYC200, SOCY200
3 or more
ELECT
VI . Supporting Course Work:
Minimumofl8 creditsof supporting electives; at least 10 credit
hours must be outside of the department (with your academic
advisor's approval). 8 hours may be anthropology course work, but
then cannot 'double count as Anthropology electives
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Advising
T he pri mary advisor for students in the A nthropol ogy maj or is the Undergraduate Advisor. The advisor is avail able to students during appointments, walk-in hours,
and by phone and emai I . T he advi sor i s responsi bl e f or hel pi ng students pi an thei r successful corrpl eti on of the A nthropol ogy maj or. Students will work wi th the
advi sor for an ori entati on to the department, status on degree progress, adrri ni strati ve approval for sped al course enrol I mant, acaderri c audi ts, and graduati on
clearance. Inaddition, students should consider the Undergraduate Advi sor a resource for general acaderri c and career advice during thei rtirre at Maryland.
The office of Undergraduate Advi sor is supervised and supported by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (a faculty member) in the Department of
A nthropol ogy. I n addi ti on, al I f acul ty members i n the department serve as f acul ty advi sors to students. Students are expected to sel ect and request a f acul ty
rnember who works within their area of focus tobetheir faculty advisor (i.e. Archaeology, Biological A nthropol ogy or Cultural Anthropology). For more
information, or to contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies or Undergraduate Advi sor, pleasecall 301-405-1423orgotowww.bsos.urfd.edu/anth.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
T here are several undergraduate research experi ences avai I abl e f or students:
1. Archaeology laboratories
2. Biological anthropology lab
3. Chesapeake heritage program
4. 1 mm grant Life Course
5. Cultural Systems Analysis Group
6. Center for Heritage Resource Studies
For more information, pi ease see our website www.bsos.urrrl.edu/anth
Fiddwork Opportunities
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
The Department of Anthropology encourages students to explore its field school and study abroad opportunities:
1 . Summer archaed ogy f i el d school
2. Ethnographic field schod in J amaica (study abroad program)
3. Ethnographi c f i el d school i n the B razi I i an A mazon (study abroad program)
4. Ethnographic field school in Argentina (study abroad program)
5. Winter term field study in Italy (study abroad program)
For more information, see our website www.bsosumd.edu/anth.
Internships
All undergraduate students are encouraged to do an i ntemshi p. There are many non-profit and government agencies i n the Balti more-Washi ngton area that are
wi 1 1 i ng to support A nthropol ogy i ntems. F or more i nf ormati on, pi ease contact the D i rector of U ndergraduate Studi es or the U ndergraduate A dvi sor.
Co-op Programs
TheDepartrrentliasacooperativeagreernentwiththeNational Park Service. When available, students have opportunities to work on various arched ogy and
museum projects in the National Capital Region. For more information, pi ease contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the Undergraduate A dvi sor.
Honors Prog-am
T he A nthropol ogy department al so offers an H onors Program that provi des the student an opportuni ty to pursue i n-depth study of hi s or her i nterests. A cceptance i s
contingent upon a 3.5 GPA in anthropology courses and a 3.0 overall average The Honors Citation is awarded upon completion and review of a thesis (usually
based upon at least one term of research under the direction of an Anthropology faculty member) to be done within the field of anthropology. For additional
information, students should contact the Director of Departmental Honors Program, Dr. William Stuart, 301-405-1435; E-mail: wstuart@anth.urrd.edu
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
A nthropol ogy Student A sscci ati on (A SA ) : A n anthropol ogy student associ ati on that meets regul art y to pi an student events and to hel p coord nate vari ous student
and facul ty acti vi ti es. F or meeti ng ti mes contact the U ndergraduate A dvi sor.
T he department and the A SA j oi nti y sponsor a pud i c I ecture seri es.
Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation Program (AMSC)
Collegeof Computer, Mat h ematical and Physical Sciences
3103 M athemati cs B ui I di ng, 301-405-0924
www.amsc.urrd.edu
amsc@amsc.urrd.edu
Director: Dr. KonstantinaTrivisa
Professors: More than 100 members from 19 units.
Academic Programs and Departmental Facilities
T he A ppl i ed M athemati cs and Sci enti f i c C omputati on Program offers a graduate program i n whi ch students combi ne studi es i n mathemati cs and appl i cati on areas.
The Program also offers an undergraduateCertificate in Computational Science. AMSC courses carry credit in mathematics, with the exception of AMSC 462. An
unclergraduate program emphasizing applied rnathen^ cs i s avai I ad e to rrajorsinrnathen^cs. Appropriate courses carry the MATH and STAT prefixes, as well as
theAMSC prefix.
Certificate
TheCertificatein Computational Science introduces students to basic computational methods for better understanding and sdving prod ems in the physical sciences.
Numerical techniques and computer architecture will be taught with the goal of applying these to situations in the physical sciences. Computational methods will be
applied to problems that are not analytical I ytractade; for comparison, physical prod ems that are amenade to analysis will also be examined. The goal of the
program i s to enhance student understand ng of numeri cal methods that wi 1 1 be of use i n graduate school , acaderri c research, and i ndustry. The requi rement for the
certificate is currently under review. PleasecontacttheDirector of theAMSC Program, Dr. KonstantinaTrivisa (trivisa@math.urrd.edu) for further information.
Arabic Studies (ARAB)
Collegeof Arts and Humanities
3121 J im®iez Hall, 301-405-7492
www.languages.umd.edu/AsianEasrfuropean/aradc/
f I agshi p-arabi c@umd.edu
TheMajor
T hi s42-credit major provides students with a solid background in linguistic, literary, and cultural aspects of the study of Arabic, inclusiveof the cultures of North
Africa, Egypt, the Arabic-speaking countries of Asia, and the peoples of the diaspora.
TheBA. in Arabic Studies prepares students for a range of professional opportunities, including careers in government, education, business, and international
development and communication. Students work toward competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening; they will study the culture of Arabic-speaking
peoples in their diverse perspectives, practices, and products; they will become conversant with the contemporary political and daily life of A radc-speaking peoples,
with cultural compari son implicit throughout their four years. It is expected that many undergraduates will choose to doude major or do a doude degree inAradc
and another subj ect, i ncl udi ng arts and humani ti es maj ors, busi ness, computer sci ence, and j oumal i sm
Requirements for the Maj or
A 1 1 students pi anni ng to pursue the maj or i n A rabi c Studi es shod d contact the undergraduate advi sor, who wi 1 1 be responsi bl e for pi acement, oversi ght, and record
keepi ng. A grade of C (2.0) or better i s requi red i n al I courses.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Prerequisites (18 credits)
Students must take the prerequi si te courses or sati sfy these requi rements by pi acement:*
ARAB104 Elementary Modem Standard A rabid -I I (6credits)
ARAB105 ElementaryModemStandardArabiclll-IV (6credits)
ARAB106 Elementary Egyptian Colloquial Arabic I
ARAB107 Elementary Egyptian Colloquial Arabic 1 1
*Modem Standard Arabic istheformal variety of Arabic used throughout the Arab world, particularly for reading and writing. Egyptian Colloquial Arabic is oneof
the major spoken varieties in the Middle East. Oncecredits have been received for a higher-level language focus course, alower-level course in the same strand
(written or spoken) may not betaken for credit. (ARAB204 may not betaken after ARAB205, for example. ARAB107 may not betaken after ARAB206, etc.)
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAj OR
All courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.
Core sequence: 24 credits
ARAB204 Intermediate Modem Standard A rabid
ARAB205 Intermediate Modem Standard Arabic 1 1
ARAB304 Advanced M odem Standard Arabic I
ARAB305 Advanced Modem Standard Arabic 1 1
ARAB206 Intermediate Egyptian Colloquial Arabic III
ARAB207 IntermediateEgyptianColloquial ArabicIV
(6 credits)
(6 credits)
prereq204
prereq 205
prereq304
prereq 107
prereq 206
Electives a rrinimumof IS credits
A. Required Upper-level electives in Arabic (a mini mum of 9 credits)
ARAB311 TheArabWoridToday pre-coreq304
ARAB312 Islamic Culture pre-coreq304
ARAB321 Arabic Media pre-coreq304
ARAB 322 Commercial Arabic pre-coreq304
ARAB401 Readings in Arabic Literature prereq 305
ARAB402 Arabic Translation prereq 305
ARAB411 US-Arab Relations prereq 305
ARAB412 Modern Arabic Literature A prereq 305
Survey
ARAB499 Special Topics in Arabic Studies
• OtherARAB courses may be included on written approval of UG advisor.
• All prerequi sites imply "or equivalent knowledge." In cases where a student has equivalent knowledge, requi red language-focus credits are replaced in
consultation with, and with the written approval of, the UG advisor.
B. Optional Electives in English: amaximumof 9 credits (no prereqs)
ARAB 251 Arabic Cinema
ARAB 252 Arabic Literature in Translation
ARAB 351 Arab Culture and Civilization
ARAB 499 Special Topics in Arabic Studies
Courses in M iddle Eastern Studies taught in English in other departments can be substituted with the approval of the Undergraduate advisor.
Study Abroad
Students majoring in Arabic Studies are encouraged to spend a summer or a semester abroad. Credits earned toward the major duri ng study abroad must be
approved by the department pri or to departure A maxi mum of 15 non-U M credi ts may be appl i ed to the maj or.
School of Architecture Planning and Presa-vation
129SArchitectureBuilding, 301-405-8000
www.arch.urrd.edu
arci nfo@urrd.edu for general i nformati on and requests
archadvi se@urrd. edu for undergraduate advi si ng questi ons
www.lep.urrd.edu for information on applying to the Limited Enrol I rrent Program as a freshman or internal transfer student and to see the gateway requi rements for
Architecture
www.transf eradvi si ng. urrd.edu for transfer advi si ng questi ons
Dean: David Cronrath
Associate Dean(s): J ohn Maudlin-J eronimo, Qing Shen
Assistant Dean(s): Ingrid Farrell, Courtney Miller Bellairs
Director: Madlen Simon
Professors: M. Bell, R. Etiin(DistUnivProf), S. Hurtt, G. Rockcastie, R.Vann
Associate Professors: C. Bovill, R. Eisenbach, A. Gardner, I. Goumay, B. Kelly, M. Simon
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Assistant Professors: M. Ambrose H. Koliji, L.D. Qui ros Pacheco, I.Williams, B.D. Wortham-Galvin
Professors of the Practice P. Noonan
Senior Lecturers: C. Miller Bellairs
Lecturers: L.Escobal, B.Grieb, C. Healey, K. Melluish, P. Mortensen, E. Northern, C. O'Neill, A. Pressman, M. Ramirez, A. Rubeling, R. Schneck
Professors Emeriti: W. Bechhoefer, R. Bennett, K. DuPuy, G. Francescato.J . Hill, R. LewisJ . Loss., F. Schlesinger
Architecture Program
T he School of A rchi tecture, PI anni ng, and Preservati on offers a four-year pre-prof essi onal undergraduate program I eadi ng to the B achel or of Sci ence degree i n
archi tecture. The School offers graduate programs I eadi ng to the professi onal degrees of M aster of A rchi tecture, M aster of H i stori c Preservati on, M aster of
Community Planning, and M aster of Real Estate Development. In addition, joint professi onal degrees and certificates areoffered. The School offersa
post-professional Master of ScienceinArchitecturedegreeandaPh.D. in Urban and Regional Planning and Design. Students graduating with the undergraduate
maj or i n archi tecture typi cal I y requi re two years to corfpl ete the curri cul um I eadi ng to the professi onal degree i n archi tecture.
For information see the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation entry in Chapter 6.
Art (ARTT)
Collegeof Artsancl Humanities
1211-E Art/Sociology Building, 301-405-7790
www.art.urrd.edu
artdept@urrd.edu
Chair: J . Ruppert
Professors: T. Lapinski - Drawing/Watered or, W. Richardson - Painting/Drawing, F. Sham- Sculpture
Associate Professors: B. Morse- Digital Media, D. Gavin- Drawing/Multi-media.J .Thorpe- Graphic Design, R. Lozner- Graphic Design, R. Klank- Painting/Art
Theory, P. Craig- Painting/Drawing, P. Kehoe- Painting/Drawing, M. Humphrey- Printmaki rig/Drawing
Assistant Professors: J . Pinder- Drawing/Art Theory, A. Buck-Coleman- Graphic Design, J . Strom- Printmaki ng
Lecturers: A. Georgievska-Shine- Art Theory, R. Weil -Art Theory, N. Ratnapala- Digital Media, G. Vafai - Foundation, L. Bems- Foundation/Art Theory, J .
Stone- Foundation/Sculpture, E. Conover- Painting/Drawing, S. Devore- Photography, S.J ones -Sculpture
Professors Emeriti: C. DerrDnte(Distinguished Scholar-Teacher), D. Driskell (Distinguished University Professor)
TheMajor
The Department of Art is a place where students transform ideas and conceptsinto objects and visual experiences. It is an environment rich in art theory, criticism,
and awareness of di verse wori d cul ture. Students are taught to arti cul ate and ref i ne creati ve thought and appl y knowl edge and ski 1 1 to the maki ng of i mages, obj ects,
and experimental works. Courses are meaningful to students with the highest degree of involvement in the program and those who take el ectives. Students majoring
i n A rt take a focused program of courses f d ded i nto a general I i beral arts educati on offered by the uni versi ty.
T he di verse f acul ty of arti sts i n the department stri ve to foster a sense of comrruni ty through the common experi ence of the creati ve process, shari ng thei r
professi onal experi ence f reel y wi th students
T he areas of concentrati on wi thi n the maj or are desi gn, drawi ng, pai nti ng, pri ntmaki ng, digital i magi ng, and scul pture A reas of study i ncl ude papermaki ng,
photography, and art theory. I ntemshi ps and i ndependent stud es are al so avai I abl e.
Program Obj ectives
Please go to Department of Art Website for more information: www.art.urrd.edu
Academic Programs and Departmental Fadlities
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Admission to the Maj or
Please go to Department of Art Website for more information: www.art.urrd.edu
Placement in Courses
W i th appropri ate A P credi t, students may recei ve credi t for A RTT 100 or A RTT 110. Students can recei ve pi acement i n more advanced courses wi th portf ol i o
revi ew. Contact Department advi sors for more i nformati on.
Requirements for theMajor
U ndergraduate students are offered a Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) in Art. The requirements consist of a curriculum of 36 credits of art studio and art theory courses, and
12 additional credits of art hi story and art theory courses as a supporting area for a total of 48 major required credits. No course with a grade I ess than C may be used
to sati sfy maj or or supporti ng area requi rements.
Foundation Courses 15 C recite
ARTT 100 Two Dimensional Art Fundamentals
ARTT110 Elements of Drawing I
ARTT 150 Introduction to ArtTheory
ARTT 200 Three Dimensional Art Fundamentals
ARTT 210 Elements of Drawing 1 1
Intermediate Courses 9 Credits
one course fromthree oftfye following
four areas
Painting ARTT 320
Sculpture ARTT 330, 331, 332, 333, 334
Pri ntmaki ng A RTT 340, 341, 342, 344
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Design
ARTT 350, 351, 352
Advanced Courses
ARTT 418
ARTT Theory
ARTT elective
ARTT elective
*course offering varies
12 Credits
Advanced Drawing
One 300/400 A RTT theory*
One 300/400 ARTT elective
One400 level ARTT elective
Supporting Area
ARTH 200
ARTH 201
ARTH/ArtTheory
12 Credits
A it of the Western Worl d to 1300
A it of the Western Worl d after
1300
Two 300/400 level ARTH/ArtTheory
electives
48Total Credits
Other Requirements for theMajor
Please go to Department of Art Website for more information: www.art.urrd.edu
Advising
T he name of the advisor for each class is avail able in the department off ice. E achsecond-serrester sophomore and first-semester senior is required to see his or her
advisor within the department. Additionally, each student is strongly encouraged to see his or her advisor in the department each semester.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
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Fiddwork Opportunities
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Internships
Students have worked i n a vari ety of i ntemshi p setti ngs. These have i ncl uded assi sti ng prof essi onal s corrpl ete publ i c corrrri ssi ons, corrrnerci al or cooperati ve
gal I ay and exhibirj on duties, and working in professional artists' workshops in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. TheGraphic Design
concentrarj on maintains a vari ety of internship connections with the professional design community. Additional informed on is avai I able in the Department of Art
office.
Honors Program
T he H onors Program i s avai I abl e to art studi o maj ors for the purpose of crearj ng opportuni ti es for i n-depth study and enri chment i n areas of sped al and crearj ve
interest. To qualify, students must be art maj ors with junior or senior status, amajorG.PA of 3.2, and an overall G.PA. of 3.0. The program requires a total of 12
credits in Honors course work. Onecourse (3 credits) may be taken at the 300 or 400-1 evel, and three courses (3 credits each) at the 400-1 evel. There is a thesis
component in one of the 400-1 evel courses. PI ease consult the Honors Director for additional information.
Scholarships and Finandal Assistance
The Department of Art administers eight Creative and Perform ng Arts Scholarships (CAPAs) that are avai I able to continuing students, and entering freshman and
transfer students. This is a merit-based scholarshi p that is awarded on a one-year basis, and may be renewed. Additional information is available in the main office of
the department. TheVan Crews Scholarship is designated for outstanding Art majors concentrarj ng i n design. It is awarded for one year and is renewable.
Awards and Recognition
TheJamesP. Wharton Prize is awarded to the outstanding Art major participating in the December or May graduation exhibirj on.
The David C. Driskell Award for the Outstanding Graduating Graduate Student is awarded at the end of the academic year.
Student Art Exhibitions
The Herman Man I Gallery (1309Arr/Sociology Building) is an exhibition space devoted primarily to showing the art work of students Itismanaged
by undergraduate art maj ors, assi sted by a facul ty advi sor. Exhi bi rj ons for the Sadat Peace Prize and the Departmental H onors Program are hel d annual ly.
Lecture Program
Tire Department of Art has a lecture program in which artists and critics are brought to the campus to explore ideas in contemporary art. A strong component of this
program is devoted to diversity. See Department of A it website for more information: www.art.urrd.edu
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ART HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (ARTH)
Collegeof Arts and Humanities
1211-B Art/Sociology Building, 301-405-1479
www.arthistDry.urrd.edu
Chair: M.Venit
Professors: J . Hargrove, J . Kuo, S. Mansbach, W. Pressly, M . Venit, A. Wheel ock
AssociatePrcfessors: R. Ater, A. Colantuono, M . Gill
Assistant Professors: S. Hil I, J . Shannon, Y. Suzuki, A. Volk
Affiliate Professors: R. Spear
Professors Emeriti: D. Denny (Prof Emeritus), M. Spiro (Assoc Prof Emerita), J . Withers (Assoc Prof Emerita)
TheMajor
The faculty and students of the Department of Art History and Archaeology form a dynamic nucleus within a major research university. The prograrn lead ng to the
B.A. degree in Art History, provides a diverse select] on of courses in the art and archaeology of Africa, Asia, Europe, and theAmericas. The goal of the department
i s to devel op the students critical understandi ng of vi sual cul ture i n both art hi stori cal and archaeol ogi cal contexts.
Thedepartrrent has strong coverageinWestemartfromtlieclassical period up to the present. Inaddition, by taking advantage of the unusual diversity of faculty
interests, students can study in areas not traditionally offered in departments of art history and archaeology, such as the art of Africa, art of the African diaspora, art of
Latin America, and Chinese and J apaneseart. Studies in archaeology may be pursued in cooperation with other University departments.
Courses offered by thi s department may be found under the fol I owi ng acronym A RTH .
Prog-am Obj actives
The Department of A rt H i story and A rchaeol coy's B. A. program provides majors critical knowledge of visual cul ture in both art hi stori cal and archaeological
contexts. The program promotes visual literacy in the hi story of art of global cultures from prehistoric times to the present; cultivates strong research, written, and
critical thinking ski I Is; and devel ops students' ability to synthesize cultural, historical, political, and social information as it bears upon the visual arts.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
Students are expected to f ul I y engage withthecurriculum and the opportuni ti es presented for I eami ng and research. H avi ng compl eted the B A . i n A rt H i story,
students shoul d have acqui red the fol I owi ng knowl edge and ski 1 1 s:
1. An ability to demonstrate knowledge of a large set of artisti c monuments, objects, and performances in the hi story of art and in specific periods and/or cultures
and pi ace the vi sual arts i n cul tural , hi stori cal , political, and/or sod al contexts.
2. An ability to communicate effectively about art in writing, applyi ng complex forms of analysis in essay-length papers using clear and concise prose.
3. A n abi I i ty to empl oy the appropri ate technol ogi es for conducti ng research i n the hi story of art, i ncl udi ng pri nt sources and/or el ectroni c i nformati on.
4. A n abi I i ty to recogni ze and understand fundamental art hi stori cal methods encompassed by but not I i rri ted to connoi sseurshi p, styl i sti c chrond ogy, vi sual and
techni cal anal ysi s, i n addi ti on to sped al i zed methods of i nterpretati on and cri ti ci sm and other contextual approaches.
Academic Programs and Departmental Facilities
The location of the university between Washington and Baltimore gives students the opportunity to use some of the finest museum and archival cd lections in the
wori d for thei r course work and i ndependent research. The department encourages students to hd d i ntemshi ps at a number of these i nsti tuti ons C urator/prof essors,
exhi bitionsinTheArt Gallery at theUniversity of Maryland, interactive technologies, and the extensive use of study cd lections bring regional and distant museums
into the classroom
Thedepartment is in the forefront of exploring digital imaging technologies for art hi stori cal andarchaedogical teaching, research, and publication. The Michelle
Smith Col laboratory for Visual Culture, located in the department on the fourth floor of the A rt/Socid ogy Building, iscentral in creating a nurturing environment for
academic quality and creative learning. This new space permits ample workspace for meetings, workshops, forums, and the execution of large-scale techni cal
projects.
Requirements for theMajor
Requi rerrents f or the maj or i n A rt H i story are as f ol I ows:
Crafts
One from 3
ARTT100 Two Dimensional Art Fundarrentals
ARTT110 Elements of Drawing I
ARTH required courses
ARTH2xx threeARTH courses at the 200 level 9
ARTH300/400sevenARTHcoursesatthe300-400la/el 21
Supporting Area: 12
A supporti ng area of four courses i n coherently re! ated
subj ect matter outsi de the department of A rt H i story and
A rchaeol ogy at the 300-400 1 a/el
No credit toward the rrajor can be received for ARTH 100 or 355.
No course with a grade lower than C may be used to satisfy major or supporting area requirements.
Other Requirements for theMajor
I n tire Department of Art Hi story and A rchaeol ogy, 300-level and400-level courses are differentiated. 300-level courses focus on peri odor topi cal surveys and
400-1 evel courses hi ghl i ght content or theme-based materi al . M aj ors shoul d compl ete the 200-1 evel surveys before they enrol I i n 300- or 400-1 evel courses. Students
are strongly encouraged to take supporting area courses that complement the art hi story maj or. No course with a grade lower than C may be used to satisfy maj or or
supporti ng area requi rerrents.
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Requirements for theMinor
The minor in Art History introduces students to a rangeaf art-historical periods, problems, and methodologies and is intended at once to broaden and deepen the
students knowledge of arts and humanities. A total of 18 credits is required.
1. Nine credits of 200-level surveys in the hi story of art are required. Choose any three (3) broad surveys from among the fol I owing 3-credit courses:
.ARTH 200: Art of the Western World to 1300
.ARTH 201: Art of the Western World after 1300
.ARTH 250: Art and Archaeology of Ancient America
• A RTH 275: A rt and A rchaed ogy of Af ri ca
.ARTH 290: Artsof Asia
2. In addition, nine (9) credits of upper-level art hi story courses are required. Choose any three (3) upper-division (300- or400-level) 3-credit courses in Art History
(ARTH prefix).
A total of six(6) credits may be transferred into the mi nor from other institutions or programs. These transferred credits include those from study-abroad programs.
Study-abroad credi t requi res the pri or approval of the D i rector of U ndergraduate Studi es.
All courses presented for the minor must be passed with a grade of C or better.
To make an appoi ntrrent to expl ore or deel are a rri nor,
go to http://www.arhu. umd.edu/undergraduate/academi cs/rri nors
Advising
Departmental advising is mandatory for all majors.
Internships
Students may receive academic credit for internships via A RTH 386. This course may count as one of the seven 300/400-1 evel ARTH courses requi red for
completion of theARTH major. Prerequisites: permission of department and 60 semester hours completed. All students are requi red to complete an A RTH
I ntemshi p Contract, avail able from the undergraduate advisor. Qual ified majors should consult with theDi rector of Undergraduate Studies for internship
opportunities.
Honors Program
If you have completed at I east 12 credits in Art History and Archaeology courses and if you have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher (in all coursework, notjustARTH
courses) you are qual ified to work toward departmental honors at graduation. Such honors will be noted on your official transcript. Consult the Director of
Undergraduate Studies for details. Among your seven 300/400-level ARTH courses requi red for the major, you must takeatleast one colloquium(eitherARTH 488
or 489) and you also must take Methods of Art Hi story (ARTH 496). I n add ti on to the regular requi rements for the maj or, you must research and write an Honors
Thesis(ARTH 499), normally in the year when you will graduate B efore regi stering for this course you must identify and gain the support of a faculty supervisor.
Thefaculty supervisor must bea regular member of theARTH department faculty. Adjunct faculty members do not supervise honors theses.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
The Department of Art History and Archaeology has an active Undergraduate Art Hi story Association. Interested students should contact the Director of
U ndergraduate Studi es for more i nformati on.
Awards and Recognition
The Department of Art History and Archaeology offers four undergraduate awards each year: thej udith K . Reed Scholarship to an ARTH major of junior standi ng
andtheJudithK. Reed Commencement Award, the George Levitt ne and Frank DiFederico Book AwardstoARTH graduating seniors.
Asian American Studies Certificate
Office of U ndergraduate Studies
1120 ColeStudent Activities Building, 301.405.0996
www.aast.umd.edu
aast@urrd.edu
Director: Larry Hajime Shi nagawa, Ph.D.
TheAsian American Studies Program (AAST) provides studmts with theopportunity to study critically theexperiences of Asian Americans. Through an
i nterdi scipli nary approach, students exami ne the hi stori es, communi ti es, and cul tures of A si an A meri cans as both di sti ncti ve from and connected to the broader
themes for diversity, ethnicity, race, gender and migration in theAmericas. AAST offers a 15 credit-hour minor, and a 21 credit-hour certificate for students. For the
Minor, courses may be cross-listed in other departments and some may satisfy CORE and Diversity requirements. The Certificate program will be discontinued
starting Fall 2009.
Minor Requireme n ts
A. AAST CoreCourses (6 credits):
1. lntroductiontoAsianArnericanStudies(AAST200/AMST398C)
2. AsianAmericanHistoryandSociety(AAST 201/HIST 219G)
B. Upper-level Courses (6 credits): In addition to the two requi red foundational courses, students will also select two additional upper-level (300/400)
courses, one of which would be at the 400 1 evel, from the fol I owing list of regular and special topics courses: AAST 384, AAST 388, AAST 398A,
AAST 398B, AAST 398C, AAST 398D, AAST 398G, AAST 398L, AAST 398P, AAST 420/WMST 420, AAST 424/SOCY 424, AAST 498ft, AAST
498B, AAST 498C, AAST 498D, AAST 498E, AAST 498F, AAST 49SG, AAST 4981 , AAST 498J , AAST 498K, AAST 498L, AAST 498M, AAST
498N, AAST 498P and AAST 498T.
C.Thefinal requirement for the Mi nor is the successful completion of AAST 378 (Experiential Learning- 3credits), a semester-long internship at an
organi zati on that centers i ts efforts on A si an A meri can i ssues. Such organi zati ons may i ncl ude governmental uni ts, non- prof i t agenci es, and on-campus
organizations.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Certificate Requirements (NOTE: the Certificate Prop-am will bediscontinued starting Fall 2009).
A. AAST Core Courses (6 credits):
1. lntroductiontoAsianArrericanStudies(AAST200)
2. A si an American Hi story and Society (AAST201)
B. ElectiveCourses (12 credits): Stoderts n^ earn the 12 requireddectivecredits by successfully conpleting any of anumber of special topics
courses A A ST offers each semester. E I ecti ve requi rements may al so be sati sf i ed through successful corrpl eti on of courses offered through other
departments or programs. Students must obtai n approval from the A A ST program di rector for courses outsi de of A A ST off eri ngs.
C. AAST Senior Capstone (3 credits): Students parti cipateinafaculty-guided research project (AAST388) or an experiential I earning project such as
an internship with an Asian American or Asian Pacific American organization (AAST378).
D. All coursestowardtheCertificaternjstbecornpletedwithmnimumgradeof "C." Students interested in earning the certificate should first
schedule an advising appointment at the A A ST office. Students in good standing may then officially enrol I in the certificate program While students
may begi n taki ng courses before they enrol I i n the certi f i cate prograrn they shoul d schedul e an advi si ng appoi ntment as soon as possi bl e.
Astronomy (ASTR)
Collegeof Computer, Mat h e ma tical and Physical Sciences
1205 Computer and Space Sci ences B ui I di ng, 301-405-3001
www.astro.urrrl.edu
astr-grad@deans.urrd.edu
Chair: S. Vogel
Director: E. McKenzie (Res Assoc)
Professors: M.A'Heam, D. Harrilton.J. Harrington, A. Harris, S. McGaugh, M. Miller, L. Mundy, R. Mushotzky, E. Ostriker, K. Papadopoulos, C. Reynolds, S.
Veilleux
Associate Professors: D. Richardson
Assistant Professors: A. Bolatto, M . Ricotti
Instructors: G. Derring
Lecturers: M. Hayes-Gehrke, S. Holland (Lecturer), R. Hudson (Lecturer), B. Jackson (Lecturer), R. Oiling (Res Assoc, Lecturer), A. Peel (ResAssoc, Lecturer), P.
Romani
Adjunct Professors: L. Derring (Adjunct Prof), E. Dwek (Adjunct Prof), N.Gehrels, M. Murrma (Adjunct Prof), N.White
Professors Emeriti: R. Bell, J . Earl, W. Erickson, M. Leventhal, W. Rose, D. Wentzel
Visiting Faculty: D. Neufeld
TheMajcr
TheAstronomy Department offers courses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy as well as a series of courses of general interest to non-majors.
Astronomy majors are given a strong undergraduate preparation in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics. The degree program is designed to prepare students for
posi ti ons i n government and i ndustry I aboratori es or for graduate work i n A stronomy or rel ated f i el ds
Academic Programs and Departmental Facilities
The Department of Astronomy is a partner in the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-WaveAstronomy (CARMA) which operates a millimeter wavelength
radio array located near Bishop, California. Thearray is the largest and most sensitive array of its type in the world. The Department is a partner with Kitt Peak
National Observatory in the building of a large format near infrared camera for the Mayal I 4-meter optical telescope. Opportunities are avail able for undergraduates
to become involved in research with both facilities. TheDepartmentalsooperatesasrnall observatory on campus. Therearefourfixedtelescopesrangingin
aperture from 20" to 7". There are also six portable 8" telescopes. This facility is used extensively for undergraduate classes. An Observatory Open House Program
forthepublicisalsorun. Details areavailablefromtheAstronomy Department office
Requi rements for the Major
Required Courses Crafts
ASTR120 Introductory Astrophysics: Solar System 3
ASTR121 Introductory Astrophysics II: Stars and Beyond 4
ASTR310 Observational Astronomy 3
ASTR320 Theoretical Astrophysics 3
ASTR4-- 400 level astronomy courses 6
PHYS171* Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Relativity 3
PHY S174 Physi cs L aboratory I ntroducti on 1
PHYS272* Introductory Physics: Fields 3
PHY S273* I ntroductory Physi cs: Waves 3
PHY S275 Experi menta 1 Physi cs I : M echani cs and H eat 2
PHYS276 Experimental Physicsll: Electricity and 2
Magnetism
PHYS374 I ntermediateTheoretical Methods 4
PHY S401 Quantum Physi cs I 4
PHY S404 I ntroducti on to Stati sti cal TherrrDdynami cs 3
MATH140 Ca'culusl 4
MATH141 Ca'culusl I 4
MATH240 I ntroducti on to Lineer Algebra 4
MATH241 Calculuslll 4
MATH246 Differential Equationsfor Scientists and Engineers 3
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
*Withthepernissionofthead\/isor, PHYS161, 262, 263 can be substituted for this sequence.
T he program requi res that a grade of C or better be obtai ned i n al I courses requi red for the maj or.
Detai I ed i nf ormati on on typi cal programs and al temati ves to the standard program can be found i n the pamphl et end ti ed, Departirent Requirements for a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Astronony whi ch i s avai I abl e from the A stronomy Department off i ce.
Requi rements for the Mi nor
A M i nor in Astronomy may be earned by completing thefol lowing with grades of C or better. A n appointment must be made to register for the mi nor before final
30 credits aretaken. Please
contact Department for corrpl ete rul es and procedures.
Crafts
ASTR100 I ntroducti on to Astronorny, OR 3
ASTRlOlGenera 1 Astronomy, OR 4
ASTRl-any other Introductory sequence in Astronomy
ASTR220 Collisions in Space 3
Three from
ASTR300 Stars and Stella- Systems 3
ASTR330 Solar System A stronomy 3
ASTR340 Origin of the Universe 3
ASTR380 Life in the Uni verse -Astrobiology 3
ASTR498 Special Problenx- in Astronomy 3
CRSxx Or a course approved by the department 3
Honors Program
T he H onors Program offers students of except] onal abi I i ty and i nterest i n A stronomy opportuni ti es for research parti ci pati on. H onors students work wi th a f acul ty
advi sor on a research proj ect for whi ch acaderri c credit i s earned. Certai n graduate courses are open for credi t toward the bachel or's degree. (Students are accepted
into the Honors Program by the Departrrent's Honors Commtteeon the basis of grade point average or recommendation of faculty.) Honors candidates enroll in
ASTR 399, complete a research proj ect, write a thesis and do an oral presentation before a committee. Satisfactory grades lead to graduation With Honors (or High
Honors) in Astronomy.
For Adcftional Information
Furtherinf ormati on about advi sing and the Honors Program can be obtai ned by cal ling the Departrrent of Astronorny office at 301-405- 3CD1. Students who have
been away more than two years may f i nd that due to curri cul um changes the courses they have taken may no I onger be adequate preparati on for the courses requi red
to corrpl ete the maj or. Students in this si tuati on must rtBet with the Departmental Advi sor to make appropriate plans.
Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (ATM OS)
Collegeof Computer, Mat h ematical and Physical Sciences
3417 Computer and Space Sci ences B ui I di ng, 301-405-5391
www.atrrDS.unxl.edu
Chair: J . Carton
Professors: A. Busalacchi, J . Carton, R. Dickerson, R. Hudson, E. Kalnay, Z. Li, R. Murtugudde, S. Nigam, R. Pinker, R. Salawitch, D. Zhang
Associate Professors: N. Zeng
Assistant Professors: K. Ide(AsstProf)
Adjunct Professors: C. Brown, R. C dwell (DistUnivProf Emerita, Affiliate Prof), H. VaiDenDool, B.Doddridge, R. Higgins, M. King.V. Kousky, K. Pickering,
L. Uccellini, A. Vemekar
Professors Emeriti: F. Baer, R. Ellingson
Requi rements for the Mi nor
T hree M i nor tracks are avai I abl e
M i nor i n M eteord ogy
M i nor i n Atmospheri c Sci ences
M i nor i n Atmospheri c Cherri stry
The Minor in Meteorology is the most suitable preparati on for graduate students in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science. For more detai Is visit: atmos.urrd.edu/MINOR
or contact the Undergraduate Advi sor, R. Hudson: (hudson@atmos.unxl.edu).
Minor in Meteorology
T hi s M i nor wi 1 1 provi de the students wi th a general background i n M eteorol ogy as offered by the I ower I evel courses, and a broader background on a wi de range of
sub-fields in Meteorology and on current issues in Climate Research, as provided by the two requi red courses. This Mi nor is aimed at students who wish to be
i nformed about thi s f i el d, who do not have an a pri ori i nterest to pursue graduate work i n thi s f i e) d, but who rri ght pursue careers where background i n M eteord ogy
isimportant, such as envi ronmental pdicy, government, andindustry. This Mi nor is not open to students who major in Physical Sci ences with a concentration in
meteord ogy, or who maj or i n Physi cs wi th ihe M eteorol ogy Physi cs area of concentrati on.
A total of 15 credits is required. All courses presented for the Mi nor must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.
The students must choose two elecrjves from
. METO 123 Global Change)
* M ETO 200 Weather and CI i mate
• Any other 400 level courses offered below as elecrjves
Two requi red courses:
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
. METO 4O0TheAtnxisphere
. METO 401 Global Environment
Oneadditional electivefrom
• Any 400 level courses offered in the Department of Meteorology on a regular basis or froma list of non- permanent el ectives that will beoffered by Research
Scientists, regular faculty from Meteorology, ormembersof theEarth System Science Interdisciplinary Center(ESSIC)
• Courses offered by the Department of Geology and Geography, such as:
. GEOL 437 (Global Climate Change Past and Present)
. GEOL 452 (Watershed and Wetland Hydrology)
. GEOG 446Applied Climatology
• GEOG 447 Advanced Biogeography
• GEOG 472 Remote sensi ng
Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
This minor will provide a general background in meteorology as offered by the lower level courses, and a sol id background in Atmospheric Physics (METO 431)
and Atmospheric Dynamics (METO 432), as offered b two required courses. It is airned at students that might consider graduate work in Meteorology, or prepare
them for the very favorabl e j ob market i n theWashi ngton area, where a background i n M eteorol ogy can be an i rrportant asset. Students attempti ng thi s rri nor wi 1 1
need as strong background in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at the level of MATH 240 or 461, PHY S 270 and PHY S 271; CHEM 103, which a-e
prerequi si tes for the requi red courses. Student i nterested in taking this Mi nor program shoul d contact the undergraduate advi sor i n the Department of meteord ogy
for advisement. This rri nor is not open to students who major in Physical Sciences with a concentration in meteorology, or who major in Physics within the
M eteorol ogy Physi cs area of concentred on.
This Mi nor will require 15 credits All courses presented for the Mi nor must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.
The students must choose two el ectives from
. METO 123 Global Change
. M ETO 200 Weather and CI i mate
. METO 400TheAtmosphere
The following two courses are requi red:
• M ETO 431 M eteorol ogy f or Sci enti sts and E ngi neers I
• M ETO 432 M eteorol ogy for Sci enti sts and E ngi neers 1 1
One elective from
• Other 400 level courses offered in the Department of Meteorology on a regular basis or from a list of non-permanent electives that will beoffered by
Research Scientists, regular faculty from Meteorology, ormembersof theEarth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC)
• Courses offered by the Department of Geol ogy and Geography, such as:
. GEOL 437 Global Climate Change Past and Present
. GEOL 452 (Watershed and Wetiand Hydrology)
. GEOG 446Applied Climatology
• GEOG 447 Advanced Biogeography
• GEOG 472 Remote sensing
Minor in Atmospheric Chemistry
ThisMinorwill provide the students with a general background in Meteorology as offered by the lower level requi red courses, and a background on issues in
Atmospheric Chemistry. This Mi nor track is intended for students who might pursue careers where background in Atmospheric Chemistry is needed, such as Air
Pollution, Atmospheric Chemistry, and envi ronmental issues. It is aimed at students that might consider graduate work in Atmospheric Chemistry, orpreparethem
for a very favorabl e j ob market i n theWashi ngton area, where a background i n M eteorol ogy can be an i rrportant asset. Students attempti ng thi s rri nor wi 1 1 need a
strong background in mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at the level of MATH 240 or 461, PHYS 270 and PHYS 271, CHEM 481 (preferred) or CHEM 103,
whi ch are prerequi si tes for the requi red courses. Students i nterested in taking this Mi nor program shoul d contact the U ndergraduate A dvi sor i n the Department of
Meteorology. This Mi nor is not open to students who major in Physical Sciences with a concentred on in Meteorology, or who major in Physics within the
M eteorol ogy Physi cs area of concentred on.
A total of 15 credits is required. All courses presented for the Mi nor must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.
The students must choose two electives from
. METO 123 Global Change
. M ETO 200 Weather and CI i mate
• Any METO 400 level courseoffered below as elective
The following two courses are requi red:
• M ETO 431 M eteorol ogy for Sci enti sts and E ngi neers I
• MET0 434AirPollution
One elective from
• CHEM 474 (Envi ronmenta 1 Chemistry)
• GEOL 471 (Geocherrical Methods of Analysis)
• Other 400 level courses offered in the Department of Meteorology on a regular basis or from a list of non-permanent electives that will beoffered by
Research Scientists, regular faculty from Meteorology, ormembersof theEarth System Science Interdisciplinary Center(ESSIC)
• Courses offered by the Department of Geography and Geol ogy such as:
GEOG 446 (Applied Climatology)
GEOG 447 (Advanced Biogeography)
GEOG 472 (Remote Sensing)
GEOL 437 (Global CM mate Change Past and Present)
GEOL 452 (Watershed and Wetiand Hydrology)
7. Departments Mejcrs, endProcrcms
FISCHELL DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGI NEE RING (BIOE)
A. J ames C lark School of E ngineering
2330JeongH. Kim Engineering Bui I ding, 301-405-7426
www.bioe.umd.edu/
bi oe-undergrad@un-d.edu
Chair: W. Bentley (Prof, Char)
Director: J . Fisher (Assoc Prof, Assoc Chair, Undergraduate Program Director), P. Kofinas (Prof, Assoc Chair, Graduate Program Director)
Professors: G. Payne, Y . Tao
Associate Professors: I. Balaras, K. Herald, H. Montas, B. Shapiro, Y.Yu(jointwithUMD School of Pharmacy)
Assistant Professors: J . Aranda-Espinaza, Y . Chen, A. Hsieh, S. Muro, J . Seog (joint with UMCP ENMS), S. Shah, I . White
Professors Emeriti: A.Johnson
TheMajor
Bioengineering is a field rooted in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and life sciences. E ach of these areas is applied in a systematic, quantitative, and
i ntegrati ve way to approach probl ems i mportant i n bi d ogy, bi osystems, rredi cal research, and cl i ni cal practi ce. B i oengi neeri ng advances fundamental concepts,
creates knowl edge from the mol ecul ar to organ to system I evel s, and devel ops i nnovati ve processes for the preventi on, di agnosi s, and treatment of di sease. I n short,
bioengineering seeks to improve the health and life of humankind on many levels.
Bi oengi neers specialize in those products and processes madefrom, used with, or applied to biological organisms. In addition to engineering science and design,
bi oengi neers study eel I biology, physiology, bioinformatics, bioimaging, and biomechanics. The synthesis of engineering and biology gives bioengineers unique
capabilities in our modem world.
Program Obj ecti ves
Our curriculum emphasizes the principles of biology, physiology, engineering, and design. In addition to the technical aspects, the curriculum also incorporates
ethi cs, econorri cs, and patent concepts. A 1 1 of these areas of study create a ri ch educati onal experi ence, one that prepares our graduates for success i n the
professional world.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowl edge of fundamental principles in engineering and biology
2. DenrristratecommtrrBnttothebiological engi neeri ng/biorredi cal engineering sector
3. Experiencea multicultural, collegiate working environment
4. Gai n experi ence i n desi gn and group proj ects
5. Develop an ability to write and present thei r projects effectively
Admission to the Major
Students who wish to study at the A. James CI ark School of Engineering apply for admission to the University of Maryland; there is no separate application for
engineering. When filling out the university application, you may choose bioengi neeri ng as your intended maj or. You may also apply as an undecided engineering
major.
All Bioengineering majors must meet admission, progress, and retention standards of the A. J ames CI ark School of Engineering.
Please note If you are applying to Bioengineering as a transfer student (whether you are an internal Clark School transfer, external UMD transfer, or transferring
froman outside institution), then you must completeBlOE 120 with a 3.0 before you will be admitted into the department. If you wish to enroll, pleasesendan
e-mail withyourUIDtoMichelleFrenchatmfrench@urrd.edu. You will be will be notified by e-mail when permission has been granted.
Requirements for theMajor
Fd I owi ng is the I i st of the course requirements for the Bioengi neeri ng Undergraduate Program on semester basis. Each student foil owing the course tempi ate
should beableto graduate in 4 years. Each student will meet with his/her Faculty Advisor every semester to plan the scheduleof courses for thesubsequent
semester. Some of the students in thebi oengi neering program may elect to pursue professional degrees such as Medical, Dental, Law, etc., thus they may need
certain courses that those professional schools require and they should be aware of it and discuss it with their Faculty Advisor. Some of these courses may easily be
taken as "Bidogi cal Science El ecti ves" toavddextraload. Students interested in health professionsrravalsoviewtliereguiren'Hits atA/ww.rTehealto.urrd.edu .
FRESHMEN YEAR
1st 2nd
Semester Semester
MATH 140 Calculus I 4
MATH 141 Calculus 1 1
CHEM135
CHEM136
ENES100
ENES102
ENGL101
PHYS161
General Chemistry for
Engineers
General Chemfor
3
1
Engineers Lab
Introduction to
Engineering Design (**can
be taken 1st or 2nd semester)
3
Stati cs (**can be taken 1st or
2nd semester)
3
1 ntroducti on to W ri ti ng
3
General Physics
3
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
BIOE120
B i ol ogy f or E ngi neers
3
BI0E121
B i ol ogy f or E ngi neers L ab
1
COREI
3
Toted
15
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
MATH 246
Differential Equations for
Sci and Engr
3
CHEM231
Organic Chemistry
3
CHEM232
Organic Chemistry Lab
1
BSCI330
Cell Biology and
Physiology
4
ENES220
Mechanics of Materials
3
PHYS260
General Physics
3
PHYS261
General Physics Lab
1
BIOE241
Biocomputation Methods
3
ENME232 T .
or E NME320 TnerTTnod y narT1cs
3
BioSci
Electi vel*
3
CORE II
3
Tofcd
15
15
JUNIOR YEAR
MATH 241
Calculus III
4
BIOE332
Transport Processes Desi gn
3
BIOE340
Physi ol ogi cal Systems and
Lab
4
BIOE420
Bioimaging
3
BIOE453
Biomaterials
3
BIOE454
BiomaterialsLab
1
BIOE455
Basic Electronic Design
3
ENME331
3
orENCE305 nula5
BioSci
Electi veil*
3
CORE III
3
CORE IV
3
Tofcd
17
16
SENIOR YEAR
ENGL393
Technical Writing
3
BIOE404
Biomechanics
3
BIOE456
Bioinstrumentation
3
BIOE471
Biological Systems Control
3
BIOE485
Capstone 1
3
BIOE486
Capstone 1 1
3
BioSci
Electi velll*
3
EngSci
Electi vel**
3
EngSci
Electi veil**
3
COREV
3
CORE VI
3
Tofcd
IS
15
Total Credits for Degree
127
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
*Please visitwww.bioe.urrd.edu/undergrad/ug-bio-electives.htrnl for a sample list of acceptable Biological Science el ectives. Other courses may be acceptable
pending advisor approval. One of these courses have to beat 300 or above level, one has to beat 200 or above level, and the third one can be at any level.
**Please visit www.bioeurrd.edu/undergrad/ug-scitech-electives.htrrl f or a sample list of acceptable Engineering electives. Other courses may be acceptable
pendi ng advi sor approval . One of these courses must be at the 300 or above I eve! and the other course can be at any I evel approved by the advi sor.
Advising
Every student majoring i nbioengineering is assigned afaoilty advisor. You will reosivean email from the department with your advisor assignment at the beginning of your first serrester
in the department All students are requiredto meet with their advi sor each semester beforethey will be able to register for the next semester's courses. 1 1 is hoped ttiatthe advisor will also
serve as a mentor and confidante Pleasefeelfreeto contact hinVher with any questions and concerns you may have throughout your academic career. Any additional questions about the
program may be di rected to the B i oengi neeri ng Department Off i ce, 2330 J eong H . K i m E ngi neeri ng B ui I di ng, 301-405-7426.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
A 1 1 students i n our maj or have the opportuni ty to parti ci pate i n research i n state-of-the-art I abs on campus or at surroundi ng government or i ndustri al I ocatj ons, ei ther
through projects withintlieDepartrrerit or through the Engineering Co-op and Career Services office. Special programsandservicesincludetheASPIRE Program
i n whi ch students col I aborate wi th f acul ty and staff on real -worl d engi neeri ng proj ects; the M aryl and Center for U ndergraduate Research, whi ch assi sbs students i n
fi rxiing on and off carrpus research opportuni ties; and theNSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in which students work with
ful I -time faculty, visiting scientists, and others on relevant research. Our REU site is the only one of its kind in the nation dedicated to molecular and cellular
engineering.
Internships
There are internship opportuni ties avail able to all Bi oengi neeri ng students who desire them TheSchool of Engi neeri ng has a Co-Op and Career Services office
avail able to all engineering students. This is a valuable resource for students looking for internships, as well as post-graduation job placement. This service works
by mai ntai ni ng a database of compani es I ooki ng to hi re current engi neeri ng students and recent graduates and a database of students I ooki ng to be hi red. All
bi oengi neeri ng students are encouraged to si gn up f or thi s free servi ce
Michelle French, the Undergraduate Coordinator, regularly receives requests for student interns from various organizations. All of these requests are forwarded via
email to all B i oengi neeri ng undergraduates. Besureto I ookf or theseemail sand respond in a timely manner if you are i interested.
Research Experience for Undergraduates: TheNational Science Foundation supports summer research opportuni ties. Students rrust apply and be selected to work
i n di fferent programs and I aboratori es around the country .
Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Students spend four to si x hours a week working with or under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty
member's own research and recei ve an U ndergraduate Research A ssi start notati on on thei r transcri pt at the conclusion of the assi stantshi p.
I ndi vi dual f acul ty members may provi de for possi bl e vd unteer or pai d i ntemshi ps i n thei r research I aboratori es.
Honors Program
We are pi eased to announce the creati on of the Fi schel I Department of B i oengi neeri ng U ndergraduate H onors Program The goal s of thi s program are to encourage
the parti ci pati on of excepti onal undergraduate students i n cutti ng-edge bi oengi neeri ng research duri ng thei r j uni or and seni or years. The honors program has been
desi gned to compl ement team-based desi gn proj ects and coursework that are part of the undergraduate curri cul um Gui del i nes i ncl ude the f d I owi ng:
Students shoul d appl y for adrri ssi on to the H onors Program i n the spri ng of thei r sophomore year.
Students must have compl eted at I east 60 credi ts by the end of thei r sophomore year.
Students should select a faculty mentor engaged in bi oengi neeri ng research.
W i th i nput from thi s mentor, students shoul d propose an i ndependent research proj ect to be compl eted duri ng thei r j uni or and seni or years.
Students will subrri t a progress report detai I i ng thei r research progress i n the spri ng of thei r j uni or year.
Students will subrri t a wri tten thesi s and present thei r research i n the spri ng of thei r seni or year.
F acul ty mentors must corrrri t to gui de the student through hi s/her research proj ect and provi de appropri ate f aci I i ti es to compl ete the proposed proj ect.
F acul ty mentors must subrri t a bri ef statement i ndi cati ng suffi ci ent research progress i n the spri ng of the students j uni or year.
Students are wel come to parti ci pate i n other honors programs, but research compl eted for the departmental honors program may not be used to sati sfy the
requi rements of another honors program
H onors wi 1 1 be conferred at graduati on upon compl eti on of the enti re two-year program
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
The Society of Biological Engineers (SoBE) is an outstanding student organization that all B ioengi neeri ng majors at the University of Maryland are encouraged to
join. SoBE represents the student branch of two professional societies: the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and the
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). Merrbersof SoBE have the opportunity to meet and rringle with other students in the major, as wel I asgainan
introduction to the professional world of bi oengi neeri ng. M eetings are heldmonthl yard a variety of activities take pi ace throughout the year, including pizza
parties, crab feasts, and bowling parties, just to nameafew. Membership isfree.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The University and the A. James CI ark School of Engineering offer a range of financial support to talented undergraduate students enrd led at the Schod. Offerings
inclucletheA.JarresClarkErxJowedSclTolarshipfundandtheBenjarrinT. Rome Scholarship. Our program is competitive, with awards made on the basis of merit,
financial need, and other factors. For more information on a variety of scholarships, pleasevisitwww.ursp.urrd.edu.
In addition, the Office of Student Financial Aid(OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional financial assi stance programs and, in cooperation with
other university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, please visit: www.financialaid.umd.edu.
We al so have several departmental annual awards and send arshi ps that students may appl y and be sel ected based on thei r schd asti c achi evements, servi ce to the
department and the professi on. These award are open to j uni ors and seni ors i n the program I nformati on on these annual awards and schd arshi p may be obtai ned
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
from the f acul ty advi sons i n the department.
Awards and Recognition
A SA B E Student H onor: academi c achi everrent, servi ce to the department, student branch parti ci pad on, and other extracurri cul ar acti vi ti es ( 1 student)
Washington DC-Maryland Section of ASA BE Scholarship: academic achi everrent and contribution to the department and student branch (3 students)
Fischell Dept of Bioe Outstanding J unior Award presented by Chair: outstandi ng academic achi everrent and contributions to the dept( 2 students)
Fischell Dept of Bioe Outstanding Senior Award presented by faculty: academic achi everrent and contributions to the profession and department (2 students)
Seymour & FayeWdfeSchdarship: Bioengineering student (1 student).
Outstandi ng Research Award: contri buti on to research i ncl udi ng hours spent i n I ab, co-authorshi p of papers, si gni f i cant breakthroughs i n area of research. A bi I i ty to
mai ntai n hi gh G PA whi I e perf orrri ng research wi 1 1 al so be consi dered.
Outstanding StudentAthleteAward: will consider all student athletes, varsity as well asclub. GPA and other extracurricular activities will beexarrined.
Outstanding Volunteer Award: hours spent performing and the nature of volunteeringactivitiesconsidered. Maintaining high GPA also considered.
Outstanding Citizen Award: overall contri buti on to department, university, profession, andsociety considered. GPA will be taken into account as well.
Biological Sciences Program (BSC I)
College of Chemical and Life Sdences
1322 Syrrons H al 1 , 301-405-6892
www.chemlife.urrd.edu
Dr.JoellePresson, Assistant Dean Academic Undergraduate Programs; Dr. M arci a Shofner, Assistant Director Biological Sciences Program
TheMajor
TheBidogical Sciences major isjdntly offered by the Departments of Biology, Cell Bidogy& Molecular Genetics, and Entomology. All Bidogical Sciences
maj ors compl ete a common sequence of i ntroductory and support ng courses referred to as the B asi c Program I n add ti on, students must compl ete an A dvanced
Program wi thi n one of the fol I owi ng sped al i zati on areas:
• Cell Biology & Genetics (CEBG)
• Ecdogy& Evolution (ECEV)
• General Bidogy(GENB)
• Microbiology (MICB)
• Physidogy& Neurobiology (PHNB)
. I ndividuaiized Studies (BIVS)
A compl ete list of specialization area requirements can be found on our website, www.chemlifeurrd.edu. Notethat the Individualized Studies specialization (BIVS)
requires permission of the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs, and involves an approved proposal to do coursework in the Col lege and in other
disciplines. Further questions about Bidogical Sciences can be directed to the Undergraduate Academic Program Office at 301-405-6892.
Biological Sdences at the University of Maryland at Shady Grove
TheBidogical SciencesProgramattheUniversityof MarylarxJ offers a degree program at Universities at Shady Grove. TheBidogical Sciences Program at Shady
Grove offers the Advanced Program courses normally taken inthej unior and senior years. More information is avail able at:
htlp://cheml i f e. umd.edu/undergraduateprograms/bi d ogi cal sci encesprogramatshadygrove
Requirements for theMajor
Crafts
30
15
4
4
3
4
30-32
3
4
3
MATH 141 4
CHEM131/132* Fundamentals of Genera 1 Chemistry /Lab 4
CHEM231/232 Organic Chemistry I /Lab 4
CHEM241/242 Organic Chemistry II /Lab 4
CHEM271/272* GenChem& Energetics/ Gen Bioandytica 1 Lab 4
PHYS121 Fundamentals of Physics I, or 4
PHYS141 Principles of Physics 4
PHYS122 Fundamentals of Physics 1 1, or 4
PHYS142 Principles of Physics 4
LUKt
LUKt program Kequremencs
Basic Program in Biological Sdences
BSCI105
Pri nci pi es of B i ol ogy 1
BSCI106
Pri nci pi es of B i ol ogy 1 1
BSCI207
Pri nci pies of Biology 1 1 1
BSCI222
Pri nci pi es of Geneti cs
Supporting cou-ses
MATH 130 or
Calculus 1
MATH 140
MATH 131 or
Calculus II
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
*New cheirisby courses replace CHEM KB and CHEM 113
Advanced Program in Specialization Area 27
See websi te f or debai I s of sped al i zati on A rea
requirements.
ELECT Electives 15-18
A grade of C or better i s requi red f or B SC I 105, 106, 207, 222, al I courses i n the advanced prograrn and al I support ng courses ( math, cherri stry, and physi cs) .
Majorsin Biological Sciences cannot use any Chemical and Life Sciences course to fulfil I CORE Advanced Studies requirements, including courses in CHEM or
BCHM.
Advising
Advising ismandatory during each pre-regi strati on period for all Biological Sciences majors. All freshmen and new transfer students will beassigned an advisor
fromtheCollegeof Chemical and Life Sciences Student Services advising staff. Students will be assigned to a departmental faculty advisor once a basic sequence
of courses has been successful I y compl eted. The departmental f acul ty advi sors are coordi nated by the f ol I owi ng persons f or the i ndi cated sped al i zati on areas. T hese
coordi nati ng advi si ng off i ces can be contacted for maki ng appoi ntments wi th an advi sor or for any other i nf ormati on regard ng that sped al i zati on area.
Straney 1225 H J . Patterson 301-405-2766 CEBG.GENB.MICB
Jensen 2227 Biology-Psychology 301-405-6904 EC EV, PHNB
Kent 3142 PI ant Sciences 301-405-3911 GENB
Presson 1322 Symons Hall 301-405-6892 BIVS, Education Double major
Honors Program
Outstandi ng students are encouraged to apply to departmental Honors Programs. Through the H onors Programs students wi 1 1 become actively i nvd ved i n the
ongoing scientific research at the university. I nformation about these honors prograrnsrraybeobtainedfromtheUrdergraduateAcademic Programs Office, 1322
Syrrons H al 1 , 301-405-6892.
Bidogy(BIOL)
College of Chemical and Life Sdences
2227 B i d ogy-Psychol ogy B ui I d ng, 301-405-6904
www.bid.urrd.edu
bi oundergrad@urrd.edu
Chair: G. Wilkinson (Prof)
Professors: G. Borgia, C. Carr, A. Cohen, M. Colombini.J . Dietz, W. Fagan, D. Inouye, W. J effery, T. Kocher.J . O'Connor, R. Payne, A. Popper, M. Reaka, S.
Sukharev, S. Via
Associate Professors: I . Ades, M . Cummngs, M . Dudash, C. Fenster, I . Forseth, W. Higgins, H. Lee, K. Lips, C. MacHado, E. Quinlan, A. Simon, J . Simon
Assistant Professors: R. Araneda, A. Bely, D. Butts, K. Carieton, C. Castillo-Davis, P. Kanold, D. Soares
I nstructors: J . Opoku-Edusei
Lecturers: R. Compton (Senior Lect), R. lnfantino(SeniorLect),J .Jensen (Senior Lect), P. Lanford, B. Parent
Professors Emeriti: G. Anastos, E. Clark, J . Corliss, D. Gill, A. Haley, R. Highton, S. Pierce
Requi rements for theMajor
See B i ol ogi cal Sci ences Program el sewhere in this chapter, or contact the Department of B i d ogy U ndergraduate Off i ce.
Advising
Students are assi gned an advi sor based on thei r area of sped al i zati on. The Department of B i ol ogy f acul ty coordinate and advise students who specialize in
Physiology and Neurobiology (PHNB), and Ecdogy and Evolution (ECEV). Contact the Department of Bid ogy Undergraduate Office, 405-6904, for information
about advi sing or to schedule an appdntrrent. For advi sing in other Biol ogi cal Sci ences Specialization areas, see the Bid ogi cal Sci ences Program listing in this
catalog.
Honors Program
The Departrrent of Biology Honors Program offers highly motivated and academically qual ified students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor on
an ori gi nal , i ndependent research prqj ect. Students are requi red to parti ci pate i n the program for at I east three semesters and need not have been adrri tted to the
H onors Col I ege i n order to parti ci pate. Contact the undergraduate off i ce for more i nformati on.
Business, General
For information, seeManagement& Organization elsewherein Chapter 7.
CELL BIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR GENETICS (CEBG)
College of Chemical and Life Sdences
1109 M i crobi ol ogy B ui I di ng, 301-405-5435
www.cbmg.urrd.edu
Chair: S.Wolniak (Prof)
Director: D. Straney (Assoc. Prof)
Professors: T. Cooke, S. Hutcheson, D. Mosser, A. Simon, D. Stein, H. Sze
Associate Professors: S. Benson, C. Chang, J . DeStefano, C. Delwiche, J . Dinman, N. El-Sayed, Z. Liu, K. Mclver, S. Mount, W. Song, R. Stewart
Assistant Professors: V. Briken, K. Frauwirth, B. Fredericksen, L. Gao.J. Kwak, V. Lee
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Instructors: A. Smith
Lecturers: E. Moctezuma, B. Quimby, P. Shields
Affiliate Professors: M. Colombini (Biol), W.Jeffery (Biol), I. Mather (ANGR), S. Salzberg (CBCB)
AffiliateAssociate Professors: I. Ades(Biol), D. Perez (AGNR), L. Pick (Ent)
AffiliateAssistant Professors I. Hamza(AGNR), M. Pop(CBCB)
Adj unct Professors: P. Hobart(USAMRIID), A. McBride (Adjunct Prof), B. Moss (NIH), D. Nuss(UMBI)),V. Vakharia (UMBI), O. White (TIGR), R.Wickner
(NIH)
Adj unct Associate Prof essors: E. Baehrecke(UMass Med), J . Culver (UMBI), E. Freed (NCI), K. Green (NIH), L. Wu (UMBI)
Professors E man ti: G. Bean, R. Doetsch, E. Gantt(DistUnivProf), F. Hetrick, S.Joseph, G. Patterson, M. Pelczar.J . Reveal, B. Roberson, R. Weiner, R.Yuan
TheMajor
T he department participates in the teaching and advising of students in the Biological Sciences Program, specifically intheSpecializationAreas of Cell Biology &
Genetics (CEBG), Microbiology (Ml CB), and General Biology (GENB). Our courses are taught in four basic areas that represent faculty research interests and
expertise including:
• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Genetics and Genomics
• Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology
• Plant Biology
Requirements for the Specialization Areas
See B i ol ogi cal Sci ences Program catal og entry for more i nformati on on the degree requi rements.
Requirements for theMajor
See B i ol ogi cal Sci ences Program catal og entry for more i nformati on on the degree requi rements.
Advising
Advising is mandatory. The Departrrent in coordination with the Student AffairsOfficeof the Cdlegeof Chemical and Life Sci ences administers the advising of
students in the Biol ogi cal Sci ences specialization areas of Microbiology, Cell Biology and Genetics, and General Biology. Advising assignments can be found by
contacting the Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Undergraduate Program Office, 1225H.J. Patterson Hall (301-405-2766) or seethesite
www.cbmg.urrd.edu/undergrad/advising.com
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Students may participate in Departrrent hosted research experiences in faculty laboratories or laboratories at off campus locations. PI ease contact the Cell Biology
and Molecular Genetics Undergraduate Office (301 405-2766) for more information or see the site www.cbmg.umd.edu/undergrad/research.html
Honors Program
The Departmental Honors Programinvolvesalongterm(threesemBster) independent research project undertaken with a faculty advisor. PI ease contact the Cell
Biology and Molecular Genetics Undergraduate Office for more information or see the site www.cbmg.urrd.edu/undergrad/research.html
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
All students interested in microbiology are encouraged to join the University of Maryland Student Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology. Sigma Alpha
Orri cron i s the honors chapter of thi s group. The groups meet regul ariy on campus. I nformati on i s avai I abl e through the U ndergraduate Program Off i ce.
Awards and Recognition
T he P . A me H ansen Award i s awarded annual I y to a Departmental H onors student who has demonstrated outstandi ng achi evement through the research experi ence.
The Sigma Alpha Orri cron Award is giving to outstanding seniors who haveexcelled in theareas of Microbiology, or in Cell Biology and Genetics. The
A ppl eman-N orton A ward i s gi ven to the seni or who has excel I ed i n the area of PI ant B i d ogy.
Central European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (CERE)
Collegeof Arts and Humanities
2106J irrenes Hall, 301-405-4244
www.ceres.urrd.edu
cmartin@urrd.edu
Director: C. Martin
Professors: R. Brecht, M. David-Fox.J . Herf, J . Lampe, S. Mansbach, P. Murrell, J . Robinson, V.Tismaneanu
Associate Professors: K.Gor, D.Hitchcock, M. I saacs (Visit Assoc Prof), J . Karrinski, M. Lekic, C. Martin, C. Schuler
Assistant Professors: E.Adler (Visit Asst Prof), K. David-Fox, E. Papazian
TheMajor
TheCERES program fosters in-depth kncwl edge of the region stretching from Prague in the West to Vladivostok in the East. Thi si ncludes three main areas: Central
and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia (the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union). Our majors prepare for careers and graduate programs in which
an in-depth knowledge of Russia, Central Europe, and Eurasia can be applied with great benefit, suchasjoumalisrn government service, diplomacy, business, a
variety of professional schools, and MA. and Ph.D. programs in the humanities and social sciences. Our majors take courses in a rangeof different departments,
gai ni ng a fi rm groundi ng i n the I anguages, I i teratures, hi story, pol i ti cs, and econorri cs of thei r area of study. T hey have the f I exi bi I i ty to do coursework i n other
fields related to the area as well. Students learn to examine our area of study with the tools of many scholarly fieldsCourses that count toward this major may be
found underthefdlowing acronyms: ARTH.ECON.GEOG, GERM, GVPT, HIST, PHIL, RUSS, SOCY.THET.
Prog-am L ear ni ng Outcomes
H avi ng compl eted the mul ti -di sci pi i nary degree prograrn students are expected to attai n the f d I owi ng I eami ng outcomes: 1 . Students will demonstrate the abi I i ty to
communicate effectively in writing in either Russian, German, or a Central/East European language (including Czech, Pdish, Hungarian, Serbian and Croatian,
Bulgarian, and Romanian); or in a Eurasian language (i.e, a language from a country formerly part of the Soviet Union). 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to
conduct research usi ng pri mary and secondary sources i ncl udi ng archival , pri nt and non-pri nt, and web-based texts. 3. Students wi 1 1 demonstrate understand ng of
and sensitivity to cultural diversity by studying a variety of cultures and societies withintheCERE region.
Academic Programs and Departmental Fadlities
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Requirements for the CERES major include the Col I egecf Arts and Humanities requirement of 45 upper-level credits completed. TheCollege's foreign-language
requirement will be auton^ cally fulfil led in the process of fulfill ing the CERES requirement of taking either Russian, German, or a Central/East European
language (including Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Serbian and Croatian, Bulgarian, and Romanian). Thelanguage requirement can also befulfilled by a Eurasian
language (ie, a language from a country formerly part of the Soviet Union). Those interested in fulfilling theCERES language requirement through a Central/East
E uropean or E urasi an I anguage shoul d consul t the D i rector upon enteri ng the program Students on the R ussi an I anguage track must compl ete a rri ni mum of 24
credit hours in the Russian language and literature courses selected among thefollowing equivalent courses: RUSS 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 321, 322, 401,
402, 403, and 404. StudmtsinterestedinspecializingprirrarilyonCeritral/EastemEuropehavetheoptionof the German I anguage track, and must compl ete a
rrinimumof 24 credit hours i n the Department of GerrranicStudies selected arrong thefollowing equivalent courses: GERM 103, 203, 301, 302. Students on the
Central/East European language track must compl ete the equivalent of 24 credit hours of I anguage study. Also accepted will be 16 credit hours of Russian OR
German and the equivalent of 8 credit hours of a Central/East European language. Fulfil ling the language requirement through a Eurasian language (a languageof a
country of the former Soviet Union, such as Ukrainian, a Central Asian orTranscaucasian language) will be decided on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the
director.
Admission totheMaj or
Admission is open to all interested students but should beapproved in a meeting with the Director.
Placanait in Courses
Placementin I anguage courses is determined by the advisor for a given language.
Requi rements for the Major
Requi rerrents for the CERES major include the Col lege of Arts and Humanities's mandated completion of 45 upper-level credits. The College's foreign-language
requirement will be automatically fulfilled in the process of fulfill ing the CERES requirement of taking either Russian, German, or a Central/East European
I anguage ( i ncl udi ng Czech, Pol i sh, H ungari an, Serbi an and C roati an, B ul gari an, and Romani an) T he I anguage requi rement may al so be f ul f i 1 1 ed by a E urasi an
language (i.e., a I anguage from a country formerly part of the Soviet Union). Those interested in fulfilling theCERES I anguage requi rement through a Central/East
E uropean or E urasi an I anguage shoul d consul t the di rector upon enteri ng the program
Students who elect the Russian language track must compl ete a mini mum of 24 credit hours in Russian language and literature selected from among the foil owing
courses ( or the; r equi val ents) :
Crafts
RUSS101 Intensive Elementary Russianl 6
RUSS102 Intensive Elementary Russianll 6
RUSS201 Intermediate Russian I 5
RUSS202 Intermediate Russian 1 1 5
RUSS301 Advanced Russian I 3
RUSS302 Advanced Russian 1 1 3
RUSS303 Russian Conversation: Functional Skills 3
RUSS321 Survey of Russian Literature I 3
RUSS322 Survey of Russian Literature 1 1 3
RUSS401 Advanced Russian Composition 3
RUSS402 Practicumin Written Russian 3
RUSS403 Russian Conversation: Advanced Skills 3
RUISS404 Practicumin Spoken Russian 3
Students interested in specializing primarily on Central/Eastern Europe may opt for the German I anguage track, and must compl ete a mini mum of 24 credit hours in
the Department of Germanic Studies from among thefollowing courses (or their equivalents):
Crafts
GERM 103 Intensive Elementary German 4
GERM203 Intensive I ntermedi ate German 4
GERM301 Conversation and Composition I 3
GERM302 Conversation and Composition 1 1 3
• Also accepted will be 16 credit hours of Russian or German and the equivalent of 8 credit hours of a Central/East European language.
• Fulfil ling the language requirement through a Eurasian language will bedecided on a case-by-case basis in consultation with thedi rector.
• I n addition to I anguage courses, students must complete 24 hours of CERES approved courses at the 300- level or above. These 24 hours must betaken in at
I east four di ff erent departments ( wi th the School of L anguages, L i teratures and C ul tures counti ng as a si ngl e department) , and may i ncl ude
language-literaturecourses beyond the requi red 24 hours. Of the 24 hours, at I east 9 hours must be in courses with substantial or specific focus on
Centrd/EastEuropffc/-ex3rrpfe / ARrH 350 or 488C, GVPT359, 409, HIST 319, 340, 443 and other special courses offered intheCERES area with the
approval of the director) and at least 9 hours must be i n thoseCERES courses with substantial or specific Russian/Eurasian focus (for exarrple, GEOC 325,
GVPT445, 451, 459A, 431, HIST344, 424, 425, 442, SOCY474, THET 499, ard other special courses offered in the CERES area with the approval of the
director).
Forafull listing of this year's CERES courses, seethewebsitewww.ceres.urrd.edu, and click on "requirements."
T he vari ous cooperati ng departments also offer special (i.e non-permanent) seminars and courses in the Russian, East European, and Eurasian fields. HIST
237-Russian Civilization, is recommended as a general i ntroduction to the program but does not count toward thefulfi 1 1 ment of the prograrrls requi rements.
Advising
Course selection and progress toward programmatic requi rements are to be discussed individually through meetings with theCERES director.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Students are encouraged to pursue research, i ntemshi p and study abroad expert ences. Such opportuni ti es shoul d be di scussed i ndi vi dual I y wi th the D i rector.
Internships
Students are encouraged to seek off-campus internships that may be available in the greater DC-Baltimore area. Earning academic credit for such expert ences should
be di scussed i ndi vi dual I y wi th the D i rector.
7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, endProcrcms
CERTI FICATE PROGRAMS (UNDERGRADUATE)
Certificate Program Information and Requirements
African American Stucies Certificate
TheAsian American Studies Certificate was discontinued in fall 2009. PI ease see the A si an American Studies Mi nor in Chapter 7.
Asian American Stucies Program
Office of U ndergraduate Studies
1120 ColeStudent Activities Building, 301.405.0996
www.aast.urrd.edu
aast@urrd.edu
TheAsianArrerican Studies Program (AAST) provides students with the opportunity to study critically the experiences of Asian Americans. Through an
i nterdi scipli nary approach, students exarri ne the hi stori es, communi ti es, and cul tures of A si an A rreri cans as both di sti ncti ve from and connected to the broader
themes for diversity, ethnicity, race, gender and migration in the Americas. AAST offers a 15 credit-hour minor.
F or more i nf ormati on, see Off i ce of U ndergraduate Studi es i n C hapter 6.
Computational Science
Collegeof Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
3103 M athemati cs B ui I di ng, 301-405-0924
www.amsc.urrd.edu
For program requirements see Certificate in Computational Science in thesection on Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation.
East Asian Studies Certificate
Collegeof Artsand Humanities
2106F J imenez Hall, 301-405-0038
http://www.ceas urrd.edu/Certifi cate/i ndex. htrri
ly@urrd.edu
The Undergraduate Certificate in East Asian Studies is a 24-credit course of instruction designed to provide specialized knowledge of the cul tures, histories, and
contemporary concerns of the peoples ofChina, Japan, and Korea. Itwill complement and enrich a students maj or. The curriculum focuses on language instruct] on,
civilization courses, and el ectives in several departments and programs of the university. It is designed specifically for students who wish to expand their knowledge
of East A si a and demonstrate to prospective employers, the public, and graduate and professional schools a special competenceand set of ski lis in East Asian affairs.
Upon satisfactory completion of the courses, withagradeof C or better in each course; and recommendation by the Coordinator of theCertificatePrograrn a
certificatewill beawarded. A notation of the award of the certificate will be included on the student's transcript.T he student must have a bachelors degree awarded
by M aryl and ( must be Cd I ege Park campus) previ ous to or si mul taneousl y wi th an award of the certi f i cats
Certificdbti Rocfjireii & ife
CORE Courses: The student i s requi red to take
1. HIST 284 East Asian Civilization I
2. HIST 285 EastAsian Civilization 1 1
3. Six semester hours of introduction to one of the following East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, or Korean):
CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I
JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I
KORA 101 Elementary Korean I
KORA 102 Elementary Korean 1 1
K ORA 211 1 ntroductory Readi ng for Speakers of K orean I
KORA 212 1 ntroductory Readi ng for Speakers of Korean 1 1
Students wi th I anguage competence equi val ent to these I anguage courses are exempted from the I anguage requi rement; such students are requi red to compl ete an
additional six hours of el ectives in East Asian courses to fulfill the 24-credit requi rement for the certificate
Electives: Students must compl ete at I east 12 hours of el ectives selected fromfour regular approved courses on EastAsia in such disciplines as: (1) art history, (2)
ethnomusicdogy, (3) government and politics, (4) history, (5) language, linguistics, and literature, (6) pi ant science and landscape architecture, and (7) women's
studies. Nineof the 12 hours of electives must be upper division (300-400 level courses). A maximumof three credit hours of special topics courses on East A si a
will be al I owed wi th the approval of the certi f i cate coord nator N o more than ni ne credi ts from any one department or from the students maj or may be appl i ed
toward the certi f i cate. I n addi ti on, no more than ni ne credi ts of the courses appl i ed toward the certi f i cate may be transferred from other i nsti tuti ons. Students are
asked to work wi th the coordi nator i n ensuri ng that the el ecti ves mai ntai n an i ntercol I egi ate and i nterdi sci pi i nary focus (at I east three disciplines are recommended).
Interested students should contact the Coord nator of theCertificatePrograrn Dr. LindsayYotsukura.JapanesePrograrn, School of Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures, 2106F J imenez H^Burrd.edu (websiteat www.ceas.urrd.edu ).
I nter national Agricultureand Natural Resources
Collegeof Agriculture and Natural Resources
0108 Symons H al 1 , 301-405-2078
www.agnr.urrd.edu
sabrown@urrd.edu
TheCertificatein I ntemational Agricultureand Natural Resources is designed to enrich a student's major with a global perspective. The required courses focus on:
I anguage instruction; international aspects of the environment, agricultural production, development and sustainabi I ity, nutrition, and business; an experience
abroad; and a capstone course regardi ng the students travel abroad. A ny student i n good acaderri c standi ng may parti ci pate i n the certi f i cate program
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Requirements for Certificate
The certificate requires at I east 21 credits that mayinclude courses taken toward other degree and CORE requirements Upon successful completion of the courses,
with a grade of C or better in each course and a recorrmandati on of theAssociate Dean of theCdlege of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a certificate will be
awarded. A notation of the award of the certificate will be included on the students transcript. In order to receive the certificate, students must have completed all
requi remants f or a bachel or's degree
Foreign Language
6-8 credi ts i n a f orei gn I anguage
I nternational Courses
At I east 9 credits from the foil owing list of courses, at least 3 of thesecourses rrust be in theCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources for students not majoring
in a program outsideof theCollegeof Agricultureand Natural Resources:
PLSC 303 1 nternational Crop Production
ENST 440 Crops, Soils, and Civilization
AREC 365 World Hunger, Population, and Food Supplies
AREC 433 Food and Agricultural Policy
B M GT 392 1 ntroducti on to I ntemati onal B usi ness M anagemant
BMGT 390 Competing on Quality inaGlobal Economy
BSCI 365 1 ntemati onal Pesticide Problems and Solutions
GEOG 434 Agriculture and Rural Development
NFSC 425 1 ntemati onal Nutrition
AREC 445 Agricultural Development, Population Growth, and the Environment
ECON 440 Internationa 1 Economics
GVPT 306 Global Ecopolitics
GEOG 422 Population Geography
Travel Study or Travel Abroad
Three to four credits of travel study or study abroad. Prerequisite to have completed the foreign I anguage course work. Prerequisite or co-requisite six credits from
the I ntemati onal CoursesList. In order to qualify for the certificate, travel study and study abroad experiences requi re prior approval of Associate Dean of the College
Collegeof Agriculture and Natural Resources. For approval, travel experience must demonstrate significant I earning opportunities in areas related to agriculture and
natural resources and cultural immersion.
Travel Study Seminar
1 credit Travel Study Seminar. Prerequisite completion of the travel study requirement.
T hi s course will requi re student presentati on of thei r travel experi ence i ncl udi ng a paper, a poster presentati on, as wel I as an oral presentati on and di scussi on.
Latin American Studies Certificate
Collegeof Arts and Humanities
3107Ta l iaferroHa l l, (301)405-9626
www.lasc.urrd.edu
lasc@urrd.edu
The multi di sci pi i nary certif icate program in Latin A meri can Studies is open to University of Maryland, College Park undergraduates in any major who are interested
in international studies and Latin America The undergraduateCertificate in Latin American Studies will be awarded to students who have completed 21 credits with
a grade of C or better in the following areas.
Requirements for Certificate
A. Corecurriculumfbr all certificate students (12 credits)
LASC/SPAN/PORT 234 Issues in Latin American Studies I
LASC/SPAN/PORT 235 Issues in Latin American Studies II
HIST 250orHIST 251 Latin A meri can Hi story I or 1 1
LASC/SPAN/PORT/ANTH 458 Seni or capstone course in Latin A meri can Studies
B. Additional courses in Latin American Studies (9 credits)
Nine credits are additional courses that must be chosen from an approved list and from at I east two different departments. At least six credits must be at the 300- or
400-1 evel. See Latin A meri can Studies advisor for details.
C. Foreign Language Competency
All certificate students must demonstrate their competence in either Spanish or Portuguese. Competency may be proven with a grade of C orbetterinan
intermediate I evel course(PORT 204, SPAN 203) or higher. Native speakers of Spanish or Portugueseor students with extensive experi ence in these languages
shod d consul t withtlie Latin A rreri can Studies advisor.
Interested students should contact our advisor, Dr. lvetteRodriguez-Santanaatrivette@urrd.edu, (301)405-9626, or LASCatlasc@umd.edu or (301)405-6459.
Pleasevisitourwebpageatwww.lasc.urrd.edu
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual andTransgender Stucfes(LGBT)
2212 M an e M ount Ha 1 !, 301-405-5428
www. I gbts. urrd.edu
lgbts@urrd.edu
7. Departments Mejcrs, endProcrcms
The program in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual andTransgenderStudies(LGBT) offers an i nterdi sciplinary undergraduate certificate and ami nor designed to examine the
I i ves, experi ences, i denti ti es and representati ons of L G BT persons, those who are today descri bed as havi ng a rri nori ty sexual ori entati on or who are gender
transgressive.
For more information, see the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Chapter 6.
Science* Technology and Society Certificate
1125 Cumberland Hall, 301-405-0527
www. schol ars. umd. edu/sts/certi f i cate
Director Betsy Mendelsohn, brrendel@umd.edu
The undergraduate University Certificate program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) enables students to I earn about the dynamic, interactive and creative
relationships among science, technology, and society. Most students can fulfil I the 21 credits of the program within the CORE and elective requirements of their
maj or. I n addi ti on to coursework, the STS program requi res students to attend monthl y, STS- re) ated events on campus. E ach student works cl osel y wi th a f acul ty
mentor when wri ti ng the capstone term paper intheseniorENES 440 course.
Courses rel evant to the STS program are drawn from many departments; thi s demonstrates the currency of sci ence and technol ogy studi es across di sci pi i nes i n
sci ence, technol ogy, the humani ti es and soci al sci ences. STS i s an i nterdi sci pi i nary f i el d that has been taught for more than 30 years at uni versi ti es i n the U ni ted
States and Europe, notably in those with strong engineering and public policy programs. In recent years, STS University Certificate students havechcsen to write
thei r capstone term papers about ti mel y topi cs, i ncl udi ng the i nteracti ons among sci ence, technol ogy and soci ety rel ated to nanotechnd ogy, fuel eel I s, physi cs
research funding, and environmental policy.
Courses
The STS program requi res 9 credits of Basic Courses and 12 credits of Elective Courses; many of these can befulfilled by CORE courses. Students must obtain
pri or approval of the di rector before counti ng courses toward thei r i ndi vi dual STS course of study. F or gui dance, see the websi te f or a I i st of approved courses, and
note that students may ask the di rector to approve a course not I i sted on the websi te.
Basic Courses (9 aecits):
• A sci ence or technol ogy course (such as a Marquee Course in Sci ence and Technol ogy)
• A n i ntroductory hi story of sci ence or hi story of technol ogy course (such as H I ST 175)
• The STS capstone course (EN ES 440) for seni ors
Electi recourses (12 aeci fej;
I n addi ti on, students choose from among a I arge number of courses approved by the di rector, many of whi ch are CORE courses. Typi cal ly, these courses have an
interdisciplinary orientation that demonstrates inter-relationships between science and society or technology and society. Two of the electi ves must be upper-level
(300 or 400 level) courses; pi ease note that these courses may also serve to satisfy the CORE Advanced Studies requirement.
J oiningtheProgramand Program Requirements
Students i nterested i n STS shod d contact the di rector to obtai n advi ce and approval pri or to enrol I i ng i n courses that f ul f i 1 1 the program Students record thei r
progress wi th the STS program off i ce as they compl ete requi rements, parti ci pate i n a semi -annual advi si ng rreeti ng, and wri te a bri ef eval uati on upon corrpl eti ng
theprogram Students must earn a mini mum grade of C in each course they wish to credit toward the STS University Certificate. A students individual courseof
study may not exceed these maximums: 9 credits of courses applied to the students maj or; 3 credits of Special or Selected Topics courses; 9 credits of courses taken
oufcsideUMCP; and 6 credits of courses with theAREC, ECON and GV FT prefixes. Onceall requi rements are met and the director affirms that the student has
compl eted the program, the Regi strar i ncl udes a notati on of thi s U ni versi ty Certifi cate i n STS on the students transcri pt.
Upper Division Certjficatein Secondary Education
College of Education
2311 Benjamin Building, 301-405-6877
www.education.urrd.edu/EDCI
TheCertificate Program in Secondary Education is currently under review. Please see an advisor in EDCI for more information on this pathway and other pathways
to certifi cation.
Women' s Studies C ertjfi cate
Collegeaf Arts and Humanities
2101 Woods H al 1 , 301-405-6877
www. womensstudi es. urrd.edu
womensstudi es@urrd.edu
See Women's Studi es Department for faculty roster.
TheWorren's Studies Certificate Programconsists of an integrated, i nterdi sci pi i nary curriculum on women that is designed to supplement a student's maj or. Any
student in good standing may enrol I in the certifi cate program by declaring her/his intention to the Women's Studies Undergraduate Advisor. For additional
i nformati on contact the Women's Studi es off i ce, 301-405-6827.
Requirements for Certificate
To qualify for a certificate in Women's Studies, a student will be requi red to earn 21 credits in Women's Studies courses, nine of which must be at the 300/400
I evel . N o more than three credi t hours of sped al topi cs courses may be counted toward the certi f i cate N o more than ni ne credi ts whi ch are appl i ed toward a maj or
may be included in the certifi cate program No more than nine credit hours may betaken at instituti ons other than thy ni versi ty of Maryland. Each student must
obtai n a grade of C or better i n each course that i s to be counted toward the certi f i cate. Of the 21 credi ts, courses must be di stri buted as f ol I ows:
1. Requirements for the Certificate
Foundation Courses (9 credit hours)
WMST200 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women and Society, OR
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
WMST250
WMST400
WMST488
Z Distributive Courses
WMST241
WMST250
WMST255
WMST275
WMST281
WMST348
WMST408
WMST444
WMST448
WMST458
WMST466
WMST468
WMST4S1
WMST496
FREN4S2
I introduction to Woman's Studies: Woman, Art & Culture
Theori es of Fern ni sm
Senior Seminar
Area I: Arts and Literature (3 craft hours)
Woman Writers of French Expression inTranslation (X-listedasFREN241)
I ntroduction to Woman's Studies: Woman, Art, and Culture
I ntroduction to Literature by Woman (X-l isted as ENGL255)
WoridLiteraturebyWoman(X-listedasCMLT 275)
Woman in German Literature and Society (X-listed asGERM 281)
Literary Works by Woman (x-listed as ENGL34S)
Special Topics in Literatureby Woman before 1800 (X-listed as ENGL 408)
Feminist Critical Theory (X-listed as ENGL 444)
Special Topics in Literature by Woman of Cdor* (X-listed as ENGL448)
Special Topics in Literatureby Woman after 1800 (X-listed as ENGL458)
Feminist Perspective on Woman in Art (X-listed as ARTH466)
Feminist Cultural Studies
F emmas F atal es and the Representati on of V i ol ence i n L i terature(X - 1 i sted as F R E N 481 )
African -A man can Woman Filmmakers* (X-listed asTHET 496)
Gender and Ethnicity in Modem French Literature
WMST210
WMST211
WMST212
WMST320
WMST453
WMST454
WMST455
WMST456
WMST457
AASP498W
AMST418J
HIST309
Area II: Historical Perspectives (3 croft hours)
Woman i n A mari ca to 1880(X -I i sted as H I ST 210)
Woman in Amarica Si nee 1880 (X-listed asHIST 211)
Woman in Western Europe, 1750-present (X-listed as HIST212)
Woman in Classical Antiquity (X-listed asCLAS 320)
Victorian Woman in England, France, and theUnited States (X-listed asHIST493)
Woman in Africa* (X-listed as HIST 494)
Woman in Medieva 1 Culture and Society (X-listed as HIST495)
Woman in the Middle East*
Changing Perceptions of Gender in theUS: 1880-1935 (X-listed as HIST 433)
Black Woman in United States History*
Woman and F arri I y i n A mari can L i f e
Prosemnar in Historical Writing: Woman's History
WMST200
WMST313
WMST324
WMST325
WMST326
WMST336
WMST360
WMST410
WMST420
WMST425
WMST430
WMST436
WMST452
WMST471
WMST493
WMST494
AASP498F
CCJ S498
SOCY498W
Area III: Social and Natural Sciences (3 credit hows)
I ntroduction to Woman's Studies: Woman and Society
Woman and Science (X-l isted as BSCI 313)
Communication and Gender (x-l isted as COM M 324)
Sociology of Gender (X-listed as SOCY 325)
Biology of Reproduction (X-listed as BSCI 342)
Psychology of Woman (X-listed as PSYC 366)
Cari bbean Woman*
Woman intheAfrican Diaspora*
Asian-Amari can Woman*
Gender Rol es and Soci al I nsti tuti ons
Gender Issues in Farrilies (X-listed as FMST 430)
Lega 1 Status of Woman (X-listed as GVPT 436)
Woman and theMedia (X-listed asj OUR 452)
Woman's Health (X-listed as HLTH 471)
J ewish Woman in I ntemational Perspective*
Lesbian Communities and Difference*
Special Topics in Black Culture Woman and Work*
Special Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Woman and Crime
Special Topics in Sociology: Woman in the Military
*Fulfi lis Woman's Studies Multi-Cultural Requirement
3. Courses in Cultural Diversity (6 credit hours)
Students wi 1 1 sel ect one course f or a mi ni mum of 3 credi t hours A pproved courses are noted wi th an asteri sk i n secti on 2, above
Courses in this category may overi ap wi th other requi remants
4 Remaining Courses
T he remai ni ng courses may be chosen from any of the three di stri buti ve areas or from among any of the WM ST courses i ncl udi ng
7. Departments Mejcrs, and Progrerns
WMST 298 or 498: Special Topics and WMST 499: 1 independent Study.
Advising
Toobtain rrDreinforrration, contact the Undergraduate Advisor, 301-405-6827, or write to the Woman's Studies Department, 2101
WoodsHall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
Course Cods WMST
CHEMICAL AND Bl OMOLECULAR ENGI NEERI NG (CHBE)
A. J ames C lark School of E ngineering
2113 Cherried and Nuclear Engineering Bui I ding, 301-405-1935
www.chbe.umd.edu
Chair: F.J oseph Schork
Professors: R. Adomaitis, M. Anisirrov, R. Calabrese, K. Choi, F. Schork (Prof & Chair), W. Wei gand
Associate Professors: P. Dirritrakopoulos, S. Ehrman, S. Raghavan, N. Wang
Assistant Professors: J . Klauda (Asst Prof), G. Sri ran (Asst Prof), C. Wang (Asst Prof)
AffiliateAssociate Professors: M . Al-Sheikhly (Affil Assoc Prof, Prof)
Adjunct Professors: M. Klapa.J . Quackenbush, M. Ranade (Adjunct Prof), A.Yang
Professors Emariti: J . Gentry (Prof Emeritus), S. Greer (Affiliate Prof, Prof Emsrita),T. McAvoy.T. Regan, J . Sengers, T. Srrith (Prof Emeritus)
TheMajor
Students in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland learn to use a combination of mathematical, physical,
cherri cal , and bi ol ogi cal sci ence concepts wi thi n a ri gorous engi neeri ng desi gn framework, graduati ng wi th a uni que set of ski 1 1 s hi ghl y val ued by a wi de range of
empl oyers i n i ndustry, academi a, and the government. T he wi de breadth of thi s prof essi on and the Departments uni que strengths i n nanotechnd ogy and
bi otechnol ogy prepare our students for outstandi ng careers.
B ecause of the wi de range of ulti mate appl i cati ons, the cherri cal engi neer f i nds i nteresti ng and di verse career opportuni ties in such vari ed f i el ds as cherri cal
( i norgani c and organi c) , food processi ng and manuf acturi ng, metal I urgi cal , pol ymer, energy conversi on, envi ronmental engi neeri ng, petrol eum ( ref i ni ng,
product] on, or petrocherri cal ) , and pharmaceuti cal i ndustri es. Additi onal opportuni ti es are presented by the research and devel opmant acti vi ti es of many pud i c and
private research institutes and all government agencies. Our graduates havetaken jobs with companies like DuPont, ExxonModl, Proctor & Gamde, the Food and
Drug Administration, and the Department of Defense
On top of all the options and opportunities, chemical and biomolecular engineers have traditionally ranked at or near the top of starting salaries among all of the
engi neeri ng prof essi ons!
Courses offered by this department may be found under the foil owing acronym ENCH
Program Obj ecti ves
• Provi de graduates wi th a sol i d f oundati on i n cherri cal engi neeri ng sci ence fundamental s as we! I as a broad background i n sci ence and mathemati cs to equi p
them to enter prof essi onal and cherri cal engi neeri ng practi ce and to enter graduate study at I eadi ng uni versi ti es.
• Prepare graduates to excel i n trad ti onal cherri cal engi neeri ng careers and di verse careers i n areas such as bi otechnol ogy, nanotechnd ogy, madi ci ne, I aw or
business.
• Produce graduates who are equi pped wi th sd i d quanti tati ve prod em sd vi ng, teamwork, communi cati on ski 1 1 s, adaptad I i ty to new technol ogi es and a strong
ethi cal f oundati on that will serve them throughout thei r careers.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
Students are expected to fully engage with the curriculum and the opportunities presented for learning and research. Having completed the degree
program, students should have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
• An ability to apply knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals to identify and sdve cherri cal engineering prod ems.
• An ability to identify and sdve prod ems in specialized areas related to chemical engineering.
• A n ad I i ty to appl y mathemati cs re! evant to engi neeri ng and the physi cal and cherri cal sci ences to i denti fy and sol ve techni cal probl ems.
• A broad kcnowl edge necessary to understand the i rrpact of engi neeri ng sd uti ons i n a gl obal and soci etal context.
• A n ad I i ty to i denti fy engi neeri ng probl ems and propose appropri ate sol uti ons.
• An ability to perform step-by-step design of engineered systems and chemical processes.
• An ad I ity to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• The knowledge of computers and information techndogy necessary to function effectively as chemical engi neers
• An awareness of safety and envi ronmental i ssues as an i ntegral part of the cherri cal engi neeri ng professi on.
• A n ad I i ty to successful I y parti ci pate i n teams.
• A n ad I i ty to communi cate eff ecti ve! y through oral presentati ons and wri tten reports.
• An understandi ng of professi onal and ethi cal responsi d I i ti es
• Ski 1 1 s necessary for empl oymant i n a vari ety of posi ti ons i n i ndustry or government or for conti nued study i n graduate or professi onal schod s.
• An understandi ng of current technd ogi cal i ssues re! ated to cherri cal engi neeri ng.
• A n ad I ity to engage i n structured research.
• An appreci ati on for excel I ence and di versi ty .
• An ability and the motivation to engage in life-long learning, and the ability to conduct research using resources beyond the undergraduate curriculum.
Requirements for theMajor
IMPORTANT: This seed on containsrequirernants for incoming freshman ortransfer students entering the B.S. program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Fall 2010 and later. For students entering the program before Fall 201 0see requirements here.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
The undergraduate program is designed to be completed in four years. It is important to follow the sample program as closely as possible, as nearly all CHBE classes
are offered only once a year. All Chemical and Biorrolecular Engineering students must parti ci pate in an advi si ng session prior to registering each semester.
Students are assigned a faculty advisor at the start of their first semester in the major. Questions about the undergraduate program may be sent to Kathy Lopresti at
lopresti@urrd.edu.
Coures appearing in bold are offered by the Department of Chemical and Biorrolecular Engineering.
i-resnmen re
Corse
m: i-dii suitsua
CfGcfb
ENES100
1 introduction to Engi neering Design
3
MATH 140
Calculusl
4
CHEM135
General Chemistry for Engineers
3
CHEM136
General Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory
1
CORE
3
Total Credits
14
Freshmen Year: Spring semester
Corse
CueoFts
ENGL101
1 ntroducti on to Wri ti ng
3
MATH 141
Calculus II
4
PHYS161
General Physics: Mechanics and Particle
Dynamics
3
BIOE120
B i ol ogy f or E ngi neers
3
CHBE 101
Introduction to Chemistry & Biorrolecular
Engineering
3
Total Credits
16
Sophomore Y
ear: Fall sen ester
Course
Credits
MATH 241
Calculus 1 1 1
4
PHYS260
General Physics II
3
PHYS261
General Physics II Laboratory
1
CHEM231
Organic Chemistry 1
3
CHEM232
Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
1
CHBE301
Chemical and Biorrolecular Engineering
Thermodynamics 1
3
CORE
3
Total Credits
18
Sophomore Year: Spring se m este r
Corse
CrecSIs
MATH 246
Differential Equations for Scientists and
Engineers
PHY S270 Genera 1 Physi cs 1 1 1 3
PHYS271 Genera 1 Physicslll Laboratory 1
CHEM241 Organic Chemistry 1 1 3
CHEM242 Oraganic Chemistry 1 1 Laboratory 1
CHBE250 Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering 3
CHBE302
Chemical and Biorrolecular Engineering
Thermodynamics 1 1
Total
Credits
17
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
J uiior Year: Fall Semester
Course CrecSt
CHBE410 Statistics and Experimental Design 3
CHBE422 Chemical and Biomolecular Transport ,
Phenomena I
CHBE440 Chemical Kinetics & Reactor Design 3
CHEM272 General Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory 2
ENGL393 Technical Writing 3
CORE 3
Total Credits 17
J uiior Year: Spring Se m ester
Course Crecft
BCHM461or Biochemistry I or 3
BCHM463 Biochemistry of Physiology
ENMA300or Intro to Material sand Their Applications or
ENMA425or IntroductiontDBiomaterialsor 3
BIOE453 Biomaterials
CHBE424 Chemical and Biomolecular Transport 3
Phenomena 1 1
CHBE426 Chemical and Biomolecular Separation 3
Processes
CHBE333 Communication Skills for Engineers
1
CORE
3
Total Credits
16
Senior Year: Fall Semester
Course
Cre&t
CHBE437 Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering Lab
3
C H BE 442 C herrical & Biomolecular Systems Analysis
3
CHBE444 ProcessEngineeringEconomicsand Design 1
3
TECH ELECT Technical Elective*
3
CORE
3
Total Credits
15
Senior Year: Spring Semester
Course
Cuecfts
CHBE446 Process Engineering Economics & Design II
3
TECH ELECT Technical Elective*
3
TECH ELECT Technical Elective*
3
CORE
3
CORE
3
Total Credits
15
Technical Elective list of approved courses: wwwxhbe.unxl.edu/undergrad/fall201Cydectives-fl0forward.html
Degree Credits: 128 credits and fulfil I merit of all Departmental, College, andUniversity requirements with a cumulative grade point averageof 2.0.
Other Requirements for theMajor
IMPORTANT: Changes have been made to our undergraduate Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering curriculum that wi I take effect in Fall 2010. These changes
only apply to new, incoming freshmen or transfer students entering our program in Fall 2010 and LATER. If you entered our program in Spring 2010 or EARLIER,
you will not be affected.
Program requirements for students entering before Fall 2010 (Spring 2010 or EARLIER) can be found at
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
www.chbe.umd.edu/undergrad/prefal 1 2010/requi rements-prefal 1 2010.htrrl
Advising
All students choosing Chemical andBiomolecular Enginearing as their primary field must see their assigned undergraduate advisor each semester. Pleasecontact
Kathy Lopresti at 301-405-5888 or lopresrj@urrd.edu for your assigned advisor i nformation.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
A unique aspect of the Departments undergraduate program is its high level of student participation in cutting-edge research. Approximately half of our students
graduate with significant lab experience and most find it to be one of the high points of their undergraduate education.
Honors Program
TheA. James Clark School of Engineering hosts a chapter of the Omega Chi Epsi I on National Honor Society for chemical enginearing, as well as a chapter of the
engi neering honor society Tau Beta Pi .
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Students operate a campus student chapter of the professional organization, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Omega Chi E pi si I on is the honorary
C herri cal E ngi neeri ng Soci ety
Scholarships and Finandal Assistance
Financial aid based upon need is avail able through the Office of Student Financial Aid. A number of scholarships are avail able through theA. J arres Clark School
of E ngi neeri ng. The department offers opportuni ti es for research and other part-ti me empl oyment.
Awards and Recognition
Annual awards aregiven to recognize scholarship and outstanding service to the Department, CdlegeandUniversity. Theseawardsincludethe David Arthur
Berman Memorial Award, the Russell B arch Memorial Award, and several American Institute of Chemical Engineers (A I CHE) awards. AlChE awards are given
to thejuniorwith the highest cumulativeGPA as well as to the outstanding junior and outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering.
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (CHEM.BCHM)
College of Chemical and Life Sciences
0107H Chemistry Building, 301-405-1788
www.chemumd.edu
Student I nformation: 2102ChemBldg; 301-405-1791
Chair: M. Doyle (Professor)
Professors: M. Alexander, N. Allewell, H. Ammon, D. Beckett, N. Blough.J . Davis, P. DeShong, B. Eichhorn, D. Falvey, C. Fenselau, J . Fourkas, S. Greer, G.
Lorimer, A. Mignerey, J . Ondov, J . Reutt-Robey, S. Rokita, L. Sita, D.Thirumalai, J .Tossell, W. Walters, J . Weeks, M. Zachari ah
Associate Professors: D. Fushman, L. Isaacs, C.Jarzynski, D.J ulin, J . Kahn, C. Lee, A. Mullin, V. Munoz, R. Walker
Assistant Professors: T. Cropp, B. Gerratana, D. Kosov, N. LaRonde-LeBlanc, S. Lee, H. Sintirn V. Tugarinov, A. Vedemikov
Instructors: S. Ebrahirrian
Lecturers: M. Brooks, B. Dixon, L. Friedman.J . Klassen, M. McDerrrott-Jones, M. Montague-Smith, D. Steffek
Affiliate Professors: M. Anisirrov.J . Dinman, S. Sukharev, E.Williams
Adjunct Professors: F. Khachik, E. Mazzola
Professors Emeriti: J . Bel lama, A. Boyd, H. DeVoe, D. Freeman, S. GrirnJ . Hansen, K. Henery-Logan, C. Holrriund.J . Huheay, R.Jaquith, B.Jarvis, F. Kasler, R.
Khanna, G. Miller, J . Moore, R. Munn.T. O'Haver.J . Stewart
Requirements for theMajor
Note: The lower-level courses offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry changed starting in the Fall 2005 semester. The lower-level requirements
for cherri stry and bi ocherri stry maj ors are ref I ected i n the requi rements I i sted be! ow . F or detai I s, contact the U ndergraduate Off i ce or vi si t the undergraduate
section of the Departments website
Cherri stry Majors
All requi red cherri stry and bi ocherri stry courses must be passed with a mini mum grade of C. Requi red supporting courses, including BSCI 105, must be passed
with a 2.0 grade poi nt average
Crafts
Required Courses
CHEM14#147 Principlesof General Chemistry/Lab 4
CHEM237 Principlesof Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM247 Principlesof Organic Chemistry II 4
CHEM27^277 General C herri stry and Energetics( Maj ors) /Lab 5
CHEM395 Professional Issues in Cherri stry and Biochemistry 1
CHEM425 Instrumental Methodsof Analysis 4
CHEM481/483 Physical Chemistry I /Lab ' 5
ENGL101 IntroductiontoWriting 3
UNIV100 The Student in the University 1
Supporting Courses
BSCI105 Principlesof Biology I 4
PHYS141/142 Principlesof Physics 8
MATH 140 Calculus I 4
MATH 141 Calculus 1 1 4
7. Depatmerts M^o^ a^dPra^ems
NOTE: All majors and potential majors are encouraged to take
MATH241-Calculuslll (4) prior to beginning Physical Cherrisby.
Departmental Requirements
Lower I a/el courses
Supporting courses
Upper level courses
trust include:
CHEM401 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM4S2/4S4 Physical Chemistry 1 1 /Lab
ELECT UL approved upper level CHEM/BCHM courses
16
20
24
In order to meet requi remants for a degree approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), students must complete a specific set of courses in addition to this
curriculum I nformation about ACS certification can beobtained in the undergraduate office.
Biochemistry Majors
All requi red chemistry, biochemistry, and upper-level biological sci ences courses must be passed with a mini mum grade of C. Requi red supporting courses,
includingBSCI 105, must be passed with a 2.0 grade point average.
Crafts
Required Courses
CHEM146/147 Principlesof General Chemistry/Lab 4
CHEM237 Principlesof Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM247 Principlesof Organic Chemistry II 4
CHEM276/277 General Chemistry and Energetics- Majors/ Lab 5
CHEM395 Professional Issues in Chemistry and Biochemistry 1
CHEM425 Instrumental Methodsof Analysis 4
CHEM4S1/4S3 Physical Chemistry I /Lab ' 5
ENGL101 IntroductiontoWriting 3
UNIV100 The Student in the University 1
Supporting Courses
BSCI105 Principlesof Biology I
PHY S141/142 Pri nci pi es of Physi cs
MATH 140 Calculus I
MATH 141 Calculus 1 1
NOTE: All majors and potential majors are encouraged to take
MATH241-Calculuslll (4) prior to beginning Physical Cherristry.
Departmental Requirements
Lower level courses
Supporting courses
Upper level courses
trust include:
BCHM461 Biochemistry I
BCHM462 Biochemistry 1 1
BCHM464 Biochemistry Laboratory
BCHM465 Biochemistry III
BCHM4S5 Physical Biochemistry
approved biological science courses
16
20
25
* Specific informati on about course requi rements can be obtai red in the undergraduate office.
* A student who enrol Is in the chemistry or biochemistry program at any timefd I owingthefirst semester of study typically will enter the non- majors introductory
sequence(CHEM 131/132, 231/232, 241/242 and 271/272; CHEM 132, 232, 242 and 272 areco-requisitelaboratory courses) which fulfil Is the lower- level
departmental requi rements. Transfer students who wi sh to pursue cherri stry or bi ocherri stry maj ors wi 1 1 have thei r previ ous cherri stry course work careful I y
eval uated for pi acement i n the appropri ate courses. Starti ng i n 2007, transfer students wi th f our or more semesters of general and organi c cherri stry credi t must take,
at a rri ni mum, the CHEM 2721 aboratory course to compl ete the i ntroductory sequence.
Advising
There is mandatory advising for all Chemical and Life Sci encemaj ors each semester. A dvi sing appointments can be made by contacting the undergraduate office,
2102Cherristry Building, 301-405-1791
Honors Program
Students with a G PA of 3.0 or better who have completed two semesters of CHEM 399 (Introduction to Chemical Research) have an opportunity to sign up for
CHEM 398 (Honors Research) in their senior year and be considered for departmental honors. After successful completion of a senior honors thesis and seminar,
graduation with honors or with high honors in cherristry or biochemistry can be attained
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity is a professional fraternity which recruits man and woman students from chemistry, biochemistry, and related science
maj ors duri ng each fal I and spri ng semester. The f ratemi ty hd ds weekly meeti ngs and provi des tutori ng for students i n I ower-l evel cherri stry courses. The off i ce i s
i n Room 2106AChemi stry Bui I ding. Dr. Lyle Isaacs (3341 Cherri stry Bui I ding, 301-405-1884)) is the faculty advisor.
Thestudent affiliate programof the American Chemical Society (SA -ACS) is designed to introduce students in cherri stry, biochemistry and related fields to a
variety of professional activities. Student affiliates will gain ski I Is and make contacts aimed at launching a successful career i n sci ence. A ctivi ties include
networki ng and meeting with professionals, attending national meetings, and participating in public outreach programs. Affiliates also receive subscriptions to
Chemical & Engineering News, the undergraduate career magazine/'n C/Tern'sfry, as well as gaining on-line access to announcements regarding job and intern
opportuni ti es. The student aff i I i ate off i ce i s I ocated i n Room 2112A of theC hern stry B ui I di ng.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Two schol arshi ps are avai I abl e for maj ors: the I si dore and A nni e A dl er Schd arshi p of $500 to an outstandi ng maj or wi th f i nanci al need and the L ei dy Foundati on
Scholarships of $600 to two outstanding junior maj ors. No application is necessary, as all maj ors are automatically reviewed by theAwards Committee.
Chinese(CHIN)
Collegeof Arts and Humanities
2106J im®iez Hall, 301- 405-4239
www.chinese.umd.edu
TheMajcr
The Chinese maj or provi des the training and cultural background needed for entering East Asia-related careers i n such fields as higher education, the arts, business,
government, i ntemati onal rel ati ons, agri cul ture, or the madi a. Students may al so consi der a doubl e maj or i n C hi nese and another di sci pi i ne, such as busi ness,
government and pdi tics, economics, or j ournal i sm C hi nese students have the option of applying to live in St. Mary's Hall (Language House) and participating in a
study abroad program
Requi rements for theMajcr
As of Fall, 2007, the Chi nese major requires 39 credits 18 of language, 3 of CHIN207, and 18 of non-language electives, as descri bed below.No grade lower
than C (2.0) may be used toward the major.
I. Language require m ents 18 credits of Chi nese language at 200-level or above. Student placing into the program at higher levels should reach at I east the I evel of
CHI N302 or CHI N306but may substitute non-language courses on China-related subjects for sorreof these 18 credits. (Thefinal decision on what substitute
courses may be used for the maj or rests wi th the C hi nese Program and the C hi nese A dvi sor. ) L anguage courses accepted for the maj or i ncl ude
• CHI N201/202 Intermediate Spoken Chi nese I and Intermediate Written Chi nese I (must be taken together and passed together)
• CHI N203/204 1 ntermadi ate Spoken Chi nese 1 1 and I ntermedi ate Written Chi nese 1 1 (must betaken together and passed together)
. CHI N301 Advanced Chinesel
. CHIN302 Advanced Chi nesel I
. CHIN305 Lifein China through TV Plays I
.CHIN306Lifein China through TV Plays II
. CHI N401 Readings in Modem Chinesel
. CHI N402 Readings in Modem Chinesel I
• CHIN418A Special TopicsinConterrporaryChineseFiction and Film Sex and the City: Literary and Filmic Representations of Woman (taught in Chi nese)
• CHI N418B Special Topics in Contemporary Chi nese Fiction and Film The Representation of Youth (taught in Chinese)
• CHIN 441 Traditional Chi nese Fiction (taught in Chi nese)
. CHI N442 Modem Chi neseFicti on (taught in Chi nese)
II. Linguistic Resources for Students of Chinese: 3 credits
CHI N207 (3 credits). This course is intended primarily for students at second year level. Thegoal is to guide students into becoming more independent and effective
I earners of the I anguage.
If the student is already at the third year I evel or above, accredit substitute can be arranged with the approval of theadvisor. See"Non-languageRequiremants",
bel ow, f or a I i st of some acceptabl e courses
III. Literature: 3 credits of Chi nese literature at 300 1 evel or above. Courses accepted include
• C H I N 314 C hi nese F i cti on and D rama i n T ransl ati on
• CHI N315 Modem Chi nese Literature inTransI ati on
. CHIN316Traditional ChineseValues
• CHIN418A Special TopicsinConterrporaryChineseFiction and Film Sex and the City: Literary and Filmic Representations of Woman
• CHIN418B 3 Special Topics in Contemporary Chinese Fiction and Film The Representation of Youth
. CHI N442 Modem Chi neseFicti on
IV. Linguistics. 3 credits of Chi nese linguistics at 300 1 evel or above Courses accepted include
• CHIN421 Sounds and Transcriptions of Mandarin Chinese
• C H I N 422 A dvanced C hi nese G rammar
• CHIN423ChineseHistorical Phonology
. CHI N424 Linguistics of the Chi nese Writing System
• CHI N 428 Selected Topics in Chi nese Linguistics
• EALL300TheLanguagesof EastAsia
V. History/Civilization. 6 credits of Chi nese hi story/civil izati on offered by other departments. Courses accepted include, but are not limited to:
• EALL310AsianCultureandtheSinosphere
• HIST284 East Asian Civilization I
. HIST 285 East Asian Civilization 1 1
• HIST480HistoryofTraditional China
.HIST481A History of Modem China
"Special Topics" and "Colloquium" courses (those with variable numbers, ending in 8 or 9 and followed by a letter) may be acceptable but only depending on the
actual title and content of the course at the time it is offered. Thefinal say on whether such courses areacceptable for a particular students maj or is in the hands of
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
the C hi nese Program and the C hi nese A dvi sor.
E lectives. 6 credits of electi ves at 300 level or above, subject to the advisor's approval. In addition to all the specific courses listed "Non-languageRequiremants",
above, I anguage courses and i ndependent study may al so be used toward thi s requi rerrent.
Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENCE)
A. J ames C lark School of E ngineering
1173 Engineering Classroom Bui I ding, 301-405-7768
www.cee.urrd.edu
Chair: A. Haghani
Professors: M. Aggour, A. Arrde, B. Ayyub, G. Baecher, G. Chang, A. Davis, O. Hao, R. McCuen, P. Schonfeld, M. Skibniewski, A. Torrents
Associate Professors: M.Austin, A. Aydi I ek, K. Brubaker, P. Chang, S. Gabriel, D.Goulias, D. Lovell, E. Miller-Hooks, C. Schwartz, Y.Zhang
Assistant Professors: C. Cirillo, Q. Cui, L. Zhang (A sst Prof)
Affiliate Professors: J . Gansler, B. Golden, E. Kalnay, M . Ruth
AffiliateAssistant Professors K. Clifton
Professors E man ti: P. Albrecht, F. Birkner.J . Cdville, B. Donaldson, R. Ragan, D. Schel ling, Y. Sternberg, D.Vannoy, M. Witczak
Program Obj ecti ves
The mission of the Department isthreefold:
1. Providea high quality, chal I engi ng education that encompasses breadth and depth; and prepare graduates to be proficient in both analysis and
synthesisfacetsof civil engi neeri rig design;
2. M ai ntai n a strong research program that i s recogni zed for excel I ence i n maj or areas of ci vi I and envi ronmental engi neeri ng;
3. Provide service to the University, the civil engineering profession, and the community at large.
T he Department provi des an educati onal program of basi c and sped al i zed engi neeri ng knowl edge necessary for i ts graduates to be prof i ci ent i n recogni zed
special ties of civil engineering. This preparation provides graduates with the toolsneeded for successful practice in the period foil owing graduation. Inadditionto
general and technical education, the educati onal program stresses professional and ethical responsibilities, an awareness of societal issues, and the need for life-long
learning.
T he Department contri butes to the advancement of knowl edge through research on i mportant engi neeri ng prod ems. The research resul ts are communi cated through
recognized channels of knowl edge dissemination.
The Department serves the needs of the community by emphasizing global and societal issues The Department addresses these issues through University and
prof essi onal channel s and contri butes to thei r sol uti ons.
The Department, building upon the above mission, established three program educati onal objectives:
1. Prepare our graduates for competent professional practice within civil engi neeri ng re! ated industries of Maryland and the rri d-Ati antic region.
2. C reate a cadre of graduates wi th the breadth of i nterests and ski 1 1 s to take on chal I engi ng new areas of engi neeri ng practi ce.
3. 1 nsti 1 1 i n our graduates a recogni ti on of the i mportance of conti nui ng prof essi onal devel opment.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
The Departrrent has established twenty program outcomes, which includeABET's (a) through (k) criteria, pi us four additional American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) outcomes The outcomes are listed below, together with Department-specific interpretations, following ASCE.
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics. A technical coreof knowl edge and breadth of coverage in mathematics, science, and civil
engi neeri ng, i ncl udi ng the fundamental s of several recogni zed maj or C E areas: mathemati cs through di fferenti al equati ons, probabi I i ty and stati sti cs.
2. An ability to apply knowl edge of basic science M astery of coursework i n: calculus-based physics, biology*, chemistry, ecology*, and
geol ogy/geomorphol ogy.
3. A n abi I i ty to appl y knowl edge of engi neeri ng pri nci pi es. M astery of coursework i n: engi neeri ng econorri cs, mechani cs, materi al properti es, systems,
andgeo-spatial representation.
4. A n abi I i ty to use computers to sd ve engi neeri ng probl ems. M astery of coursework i n i nf ormati on technd ogy.
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and sol ve engi neeri ng probl ems.T he abi I ity to assess si tuati ons in order to identify engi neeri ng probl ems, formulate
al temati ves, and recommend f easi d e sd uti ons.
6. An abi I ity to design and conduct experiments. I n at I east one of the maj or recogni zed CE areas, should be able to design and conduct field and
laboratory studies, gather data, create numerical and other models, and then analyze and interpret the results (eg., traffic, geotechnical, and water
qual i ty i nvesti gati ons) .
7. An abi I ity to analyze and interpret data. (See*).
8. An abi I ity to design a component, system or process to meet desi red needs. Critical desi gnmethodol ogy and process el ements include prod em
definition, scope, analysis, risk assessment, creativity, synthesizing alternatives, iteration, codes, safety, security and constructed I ity, sustainability, and
multi pie obj ecti ves and various perspectives. Other important design or design procurement el ements are bidding versus qualifications-based selection;
esti mati ng engi neeri ng costs; i nteracti on between pi anni ng, desi gn and constructi on; owner-engi neer rel ati onshi ps; and I i f e-cycl e assessment.
Understanding large-scale systems is important, including the need to integrate information, organizations, people, processes, and technd ogy. Design
experi ences shod d be i ntegrated throughout the prof essi onal component of the curri cul um
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
9. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and teds of modem engineering. This includes the role and use of appropriate information technology,
contemporary anal ysi s and desi gn methods, and appl i cabl e desi gn codes and standards as practi cal probl em-sol vi ng tod s to card errent knowl edge of
f undamsntal concepts. A I so i ncl uded i s the abi I i ty to sel ect the appropri ate tool s for sol vi ng di ff erent types and I evel s of probl ems.
10. A n abi I i ty to wri te effect] vel y. Effect] ve corrmuni cati on i ncl udes I i steni ng, observi ng, readi ng, speaki ng, and wri ti ng and requi res understand ng of
the fundamentals of interacting effectively with technical and non-technical orlay individual sand audiences in a variety of settings. Our graduates
need to be versati I e wi th mathemati cs, graphi cs, the wori dwi de web and other corrmuni cati on tool s.
11. An ability to speak effectively. See #1.0.
12. An ability to function effectively as part of ateam Beableto: lead a design or other team as well asparticipateasamamberof atearn
demonstrate an understandi ng of team format] on and evol uti on, personal i ty prof i I es, team dynarri cs, col I aborati on among di verse di sci pi i nes, probl em
sd vi ng, and ti me management; and be abi e to foster and i ntegrate di versi ty of perspecti ves, knowl edge and experi ence.
13. A n understandi ng of prof essi onal and ethi cal responsi bi I i ty . D emonstrate an understandi ng of and a corrrri tment to practi ce accordi ng to the seven
Fundamental Canons of Ethics and the associated Guidelines to Practice Under the Fundamental Canons of Ethics.
14. A knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering. Should appreciate the relationship of engineering to critical contemporary issues such as
multicultural globalization of engineering practice; raising the quality of life around the globe; the growing diversity of society; and the technical,
environmental, societal, political, legal, aesthetic, economic, and financial implications of engineering projects.
15. A n understandi ng of the i mpact of engi neeri ng sol uti ons i n a gl obal and soci etal context. N eed to appreci ate, from hi stori cal and contemporary
perspecti ves, cul ture, human arid organi zati onal behavi or, aestheti cs and ecol ogy and the; r i rrpacts on soci ety. I ncl udes hi story and heri tage of the C E
profession.
16. An awareness of the need to continually upgrade ones technical knowl edge base and ski I Is. Life-long learning mechanisms availablefor personal
and professional development include additional formal education, continuing education, professional practice experi ence, active involvement in
professional societies, community service, coaching, mentoring, and other learning and growth activities. Personal and professional development can
i ncl ude devel opi ng understandi ng of and competence i n goal setti ng, personal ti me management, corrmuni cati on, del egati on, personal i ty types,
networking, leadership, thesocio-pditical process, and effecting change Professional devdoprrentcan, i n add ti on to the preceding, include career
management, i ncreasi ng di sci pi i ne kncwl edge, understand ng busi ness fundamental s, contri buti ng to the prof essi on, consi deri ng sel f-empl oyment,
achi evi ng I i censure and sped al ty certi f i cati on, and addi ti onal graduate studi es.
17. An ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to civil engineering. For a professional civil engineer, specialized technical coursework
(ortheequivalent) isnecessary. Examples of specialized technical areas include environmental engineering, structural engineering, construction
engi neeri ng and management, pud i c works management, transportati on engi neeri ng and water resources management. C i vi I engi neeri ng
specializations in non-traditional, boundary, or emerging fields such as ecdogi cal engi neeri ng and nanotechnol ogy are encouraged.
18. A n understandi ng of the el emants of proj ect management, construct] on, and asset management. Efforts of the prof essi onal ci vi I engi neer often I ead,
i n the context of proj ects, to construed on of structures, facilities and systems that, i n turn, must be operated and mai ntai ned. Proj ect management
essenti al s i ncl ude proj ect manager responsi d I i ti es, def i ni ng and meeti ng cl i ent requi remants, ri sk assessment and management, stakehol der
i denti fi cati on and i nvol vement, contract negoti ati on, proj ect work pi ans, scope and del i verabl es, budget and schedul e preparati on and moni tori ng,
i nteracti on among engi neeri ng and other di sci pi i nes, quality assurance and quality control , and di spute resd uti on processes. I mportant construed on
elements are owner-engineer-contractor relationships; proj ect deli very systems (eg., design-bid-build, design-build); estimating construed on costs;
ddding by contractors; labor and labor management issues; and construction processes, methods, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, cost
anal ysi s and cost control . A sset management seeks eff ecti ve and efficient I ong-term ownershi p of capi tal f aci I i ti es vi a systemati c acqui si ti on,
operation, maintenance, preservation, replacement, and disposition. Goal si ncl ude optimizing life-cycle performance, minimizing life-cycle costs, and
achi evi ng maxi mum stakehol der benef i t. Tod s and techni ques i ncl ude desi gn i nnovati ons, new construed on technd ogi es, materi al s i mprovements,
geo-mappi ng, database management, val ue assessment, performance model s, web-based corrmuni cati on, and cost accounti ng. I ncl ud ng asset
management recogni zes that ci vi I engi neers, duri ng thei r careers, are I i kel y to be i nvol ved wi th some aspect of capi tal f aci I i ti es management.
19. A n understandi ng of busi ness and publ i c pd i cy and adrri ni strati on fundamental s. The prof essi onal ci vi I engi neer typi cal I y f uncti ons wi thi n both the
public and pri vate sectors that requi res at I east an understandi ng of busi ness, pud i c pol i cy, and publ i c adrri ni strati on fundamental s. I rrportant busi ness
fundamentals topics as typically applied in the private, government and non-profit sectors include legal forms of ownershi p, organizational structure
and design, income statements, balance sheets, decision (engineering) economics, finance, marketing and sales, bill able time, overhead, and profit.
Essential publ ic pol icy and adrri ni strati on fundamental si ncl ude the political process, pudiepdicy, laws and regulations, funding mechanisms, public
educati on and i nvol vement, govemment-busi ness i nteracti on, and the publ i c servi ce responsi bi I i ty of prof essi onal s.
20. An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes. Leading, in the pri vate and public arena -which differs from and
complements managing - requires broad motivation, direction, and communication knowl edge and skills. Attitudes generally accepted as being
conducive to I eadershi pi ncl ude conrri tment, confidence, curiosity, entrepreneurs!! p, high expectations, honesty, integrity, judgment, persistence,
positiveness, and sensitivity. Desirable behaviors of leaders, which can be taught and I earned, include earning trust, trusting others, formulating and
articulating vision, communication, rational thinking, openness, consistency, conrri tment to organizational values, and discretion with sensitive
information.
* I ncreased exposure to or emphasi s on bi ol ogi cal systems, ecol ogy, sustai nabi I i ty, nanotechnd ogy, and i nf orrnati on technol ogy i s expected to occur i n the 21st
century.
Admission totheMaj or
See trie mtrance requi ren'Bnte for the A. James CI ark School of Engineering in theColleges and Schools section of this site.
Requi rements for theMajor
The Department offers a program of study leading to anABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree Each student specializes in one
of three tracks: Infrastructure Engineering (Structural andGeotechnical), Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, or Transportati on Systems and Project
Management. A total of 122 credit hours (123 for the Environmental and Water Resources Track) are requi red for a BSCE degree with emphasis in basic science
(mathematics, chemistry, and physics), engineering science (mechanics of materials, statics, and dynamics), basic civil and environmental engineering courses;
requi red courses i n the sel ected track; techni cal el ecti ves; and a seni or capstone desi gn course The curri cul um provi des a sensi bl e bl end of requi red courses and
electives, perrritti ng students to pursue their i nterests without the risk of overspecialization.
7. Depatmerts M^o^ a^dPra^ems
Credits Crofts
Freshman Year (All Civil & Environmental Engineering)
MATH140 Calculus I
MATH141 Calculus 1 1
CHEM135 General Chemistry for Engineers
ENES100 Introduction to Engineering Design (**canbetakm first or second semester)
ENES102 Stoics (** C an betaken firstor second semester)
ENGL101 Introduction to Writing
PHYS161 General Physics
ENCE100 Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering
CORE CORE Program Requirements
Total
First Sem
3
**3
Second
Sem
14
**3
6
16
Sophomore Year (All Civil & Environmental Engineering)
MATH241 Calculuslll
MATH246 Differential Equationsfor Scientists and Engineers
PHY S26(y261 General Physics 1 1 with Lab
ENES220 Mechanics of Materials
ENCE200 Civil Engineering Computation
ENCE201 Engineering Information Processing
ENCE215 Engineering for Sustainabi I ity
ENCE305 Fundamentals of Engineering Fluids
CORE CORE Program Requirements
Total
Credits Crafts
Second
First Sem
3
17
Sem
3
3
3
3
15
J unior Year
Infrastructure Engineering Track
ENGL393 Technical Writing
ENES221 Dynamics
ENCE300 Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
ENCE302 Probability and Statistics for Civil & Environmental Engineers
ENCE340 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
ENCE353 I ntroduction to Structural Analysis
ENCE360 Analysisof Civil Engineering Systems
ENCE Electives*
CORE CORE Program Requirements
Total
Transportation Systems & Engineering ManagerrentTrack
ENGL393 Technical Writing
ENCE300 Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
ENCE302 Probability and Statistics for Civil & Environmental Engineers
ENCE320 Engineering Project Management
ENCE360 Analysisof Civil Engineering Systems
ENCE370 I ntroduction to Transportation Engineering & Planning
ENCE472 Transportation Engineering
ENCE Electives*
CORE CORE Program Requirements
Total
Environrrental & Water Resources Engineering Track
ENGL393 Technical Writing
BIOE120 Biology for Engineers
ENCE300 Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
ENCE302 Probability and Statistics for Civil & Environmental Engineers
ENCE310 I ntroduction to Environmental Engineering
ENCE360 Analysisof Civil Engineering Systems
ENCE431 Hydrologic Engineering
ENCE Breadth Electives*
CORE CORE Program Requirements
Crafts Crafts
Second
First Sem
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
Sem
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
15
3
3
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Total
15
15
Senior Year
Infrastructure Engineering Track
ENCE320 Engineering Project Management
ENCE444 Experimental Methods inGeotechnical &
Structural Engineering
ENCE454 Design of Concrete Structures
ENCE441 Foundation Design
ENCE466 Designof Civil Engineering Systems
ENCE Electives*
CORE CORE Requirements/Advanced Studies
Total
Transportation Systems & Engineering ManagemertTrack
ENCE402 Simulation and Design of Experiments for Engineers
ENCE422 Project Cost Accounting & Economics
ENCE423 Project Planning, Scheduling & Control
ENCE470 Highway Engineering
ENCE466 Designof Civil Engineering Systems
ENCE Electives*
CORE CORE Requirements/Advanced Studies
Total
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Track
ENCE411 Environmental Engineering Science
ENCE422 Project Cost Accounting & Economics
ENCE412 Environmental Engineering Unit Operations
ENCE432 Ground Water Hydrology
ENCE466+ Designof Civil Engineering Systems
ENCE Electives*
CORE CORE Requirements
Total
Crofts Crafts
Second
First San
Sem
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
6
3
15
6
3
15
3
6
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
Mini mum Degree Requirements: 122 credits and the fulfillment of all departmental, school, and University requirements with a cumulative grade point average of
at least 2.0. Additional semester credits will beinvolvedtotheextenttliatcoursescarryingrrDrethanthreecreditsareselected.
4ENCE 466, Designof Civil Engineering Systems, may only be taken in the semester in which the student graduates. E
*ENCE ELECTIVES
For all tracts
- 3XX, 4XX or6XX. AtleasttwomustbeENCE courses
- No more than one ENCE 489
- No more than 3 total ENCE with the same first two numbers
Breadth Electives
Geotechnical/StructureTrackwill include two electives from
ENCE370,402,422, 423,470,472 - OR-
ENCE310,411,412, 431,432
TransportatioryProject M anagement Track wi II i ncludetwo electives from
ENCE340, 353, 441, 444, 454 - OR -
ENCE 310, 411, 412, 431, 432
Environmental/Water ResourcesTrack will include two electives from
ENCE 340, 353, 441, 444, 454 - OR -
ENCE 320, 370, 402, 423, 470, 472
Advising
Students majoring in civil and environmental engineering are advised by Department faculty and staff, who assist in course select] on and scheduling until the
semester in which the student completes the basic requirements common to all tracks. At that point, students will be directed to the staff/ faculty member who serves
as specialty advisor for their track. For advising, contact the Department office, 301-405-7768.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, endProcrcms
Department f acul ty frequent) y have research opportuni ti es for undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to contact f acul ty members whose research
sped al ti es are of i nterest.
Fiddwork Opportunities
Several excel lent co-op opportuni ties are avail able for Civil andEnvironmantal E ngineering students. Sea the A.J arres CI ark School of Engineeri ng entry in chapter
6 of thi s catal og for a f ul I descri pti on of the E ngi neeri ng co-op program, or contact M s. H ei di Sauber, 301-405-3863.
Honors Proyam
Sea A. J arres CI ark School of Engineering Honors Program
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society (by invitation)
Scholarships and Finandal Assistance
The Departrrent of Civil and Environrrental Engineering awards a number of academic scholarships. These awards are designated primarily for junior and senior
students. A department comrri ttee eval uates appl i cati ons each year. See theSchool of E ngi neeri ng web si te for i nf ormati on and appl ication i nstructi ons.
Awards and Recognition
The Departrrent of Civil Engineering offers the foil owing awards: l)TheCivil Engineering Outstanding Senior Award; 2) TheASCE Outstanding Senior Award; 3)
The Woodward-ClydeConsultants Award; 4)TheBechtel Award; 5)TheChi Epsilon Outstanding Senior Award; 6) The Ben Dyer Award; 7) TheASCE Maryland
SectionAward; 8)TheRobertL. MorrisAward for Environmental Leadership; and 9) The Departrrent Chairman's Award.
Classics (CLAS)
Cdlegeaf Arts and Humanities
2407 M an e M ount H al 1 , 301-405-2013
www.classics.urrd.edu
hlee6@urrd.edu (Chair) orshr@urrd.edu (UG advisor)
Chair: H. Lee
Professors: L. Doherty.J . Hallett (Distinguished Scholar-Teacher), E. Stehle
Associate Professors: S. Rutledge(UndergraduateAdvisor), G. Staley
Lecturers: M. Pittas-Herschbach, K.Tuite
Affiliate Professors: J . B urton
AffiliateAssociate Professors: J . Scholten
TheMajor
Courses offered by this department may be found under the foil owing acronym(s): CLAS, LATN, GREK.
Classics is the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture in all its aspects. Greek and Roman culture are the foundations of western culture- its literature, ideas, art,
politics, and conceptions of the individual. Greek myth is still a shared fund of images and narratives that expresses human experience. Latin is the major source of
E ngi i sh vocabul ary, and G reek provi des techni cal I anguage i n many f i el ds. C I assi cs expl ores al I of these aspects through over f i fteen hundred years of hi story. 1 1
helps us understand the relationship of western culture to other cultural systems and pi ace ourselves better in the world.
CI assies is an intellectually rich and versatile liberal arts major which teaches "core ski I Is", including effective communication, critical thinking, and an appreciation
of diversity. Because it is so interdisciplinary and holistic, a student of classics gets a three-dimensional view of cultural hi story and the literary works that are still
maj or forces i n the contemporary scene Studyi ng Atheni an democracy and the Roman Republ i c sharpens understandi ng of competi ng phi I osophi cal and political
i deas. Studyi ng L ati n not onl y devel ops E ngi i sh vocabul ary but makes E ngi i sh grammar comprehensi bl e. B oth I anguages provi de excel I ent anal yti c trai ni ng; f or
instance, classics students score among the top few in the analytic seed on of theGRE exams.
Classics isapre-professional maj or for I aw school or for graduate school in any aspect of the and ent world. Classics majors have also gone on to library school.
L ati n teachers are i n demand; numerous students have found reward ng j obs teachi ng secondary school , wi th conti nued i nvol vement i n the cl assi cs communi ty .
Others have gone i nto busi ness, worked i n educati oral tel evi si on, and gotten j obs i n the wri ti ng or edi ti ng f i el ds, i n archi val work, i n sped al educati on, or i n soci al
services.
Program Obj actives
T he program ai ms to he! p students to understand and appreci ate the G reek and L ati n I anguages and I i teratures, and thei r re! evance to the modern wori d.
Prog-am L ear ni ng Outcomes
H avi ng compl eted the degree program, students shoul d have acqui red the f ol I owi ng knowl edge and ski 1 1 s:
1 . Students must demonstrate the abi I i ty to i nterpret the cul tural context of pri mary sources through a vari ety of methodol ogi cal approaches.
2. Majors, including Classical Humanities majors, are expected to demonstrate soma level of I anguage proficiency.
• Latin majors must beableto read and translate Latin at the advanced level.
• Latin and Greek majors must beableto read and translate either Latin or Greek at the advanced level and the other I anguage at the intermediate level .
• Classical Humanities majors must be abl e to read and transl ate either Latin or Greek at the intermedi ate level.
Academic Programs and Departmental Fadlities
The C lassies Department offersthree Study Abroad courses and a Semester of Study in Roma, For the most recent inf ormati on on the courses and the
semester study, students shouldconsultthe websi t ewww.i ntemati oral . urrd.edu/studvabroad .
CLAS 171 Classical Mythsin Paris (1 credit). Professor Doherty. Ten days at the end of May. Thisone-week tour of "classical Paris" (taught on location after two
days of background I ectures i n M aryl and) focuses on the Roman past of the ci ty, the ri ch col I ecti ons of G reek and Roman art i n the L ouvre, and the i nf I uence of
cl assi cal styl es on the art and archi tecture of F ranee. M ythol ogy provi des a focus for our compari sons of art from di ff erent peri ods. I n addi ti on to the L ouvre and the
Mus®d'Orsay, visits include walking tours of the Latin Quarter-with its ancient Roman baths and medieval artintheMus®Cluny-andof theCharrpsElysds
f ram the PI ace de I a Concorde to the A re deTri omphe.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
CLAS30BG Classics in Context: Greece: The Living Legacy (3 credits). Professor Pittas-Herschbach. Three weeks in June This course is taught on locati on in
Greece Students are based in Athens and also visit Mycenae, Delphi, Epidaurus, theterrpleof AphaiainAigina, CapeSounion, andEleusis. Readings and
discussions explore key issues and themes (cultural, artistic, political and philosophical) associated with Athens during the latter half of the fifth century B.C.
CLAS 30H Italy: Ancient Greek and Roman Culture in Context (3 credits). Taught by professors in Classics and/or ARTH and ARCH . Three weeks i n J anuary.
T hi s three-week expl orati on and study of and ent G reek and Roman C ul ture takes students to the B ay of N apl es area, i ncl udi ng and ent Pompei i and H ercul aneum,
and to Roma The course may al so i ncl ude vi si ts to F I orence and Ravenna.
SEMESTER STUDY IN ROME. University of Maryland undergraduates can study in Rome, taking courses in Latin, Greek, Classics, History, and Art History
and Archaeology at the American University in Rome(AUR), the oldest independent, four-year, degree-granting American institution of higher learning in the
Eternal City. TheAUR is located on the top of thejaniculumhill, acrcsstheTiberRiverfromthesiteof the and ent city.
I n add ti on to our own study abroad programs, students may take advantage of other opportuni ti es to study abroad: for exarrpl e, i n Rome, at the I ntercd I egi ate Center
for Classical Studies, or in Athens, at the Col I egeY ear in Athens. Students studying Modem Greek may also spend a semester at theAmerican College of
Thessalonki or the University of Indianapolis in Athens.
Admission to theMajor
A dm ssi on to the maj or si mply requires a meeting with the undergraduate advisor. No prior knowledge of Latin or Greek is required.
Placement in Courses
Students with score of 4 or 5 in any AP Latin test may not take LATN 201 or lower for credit. Students with score of 4 or 5 in more than oneAP Latin test may
receive additional credit. For further informati on, contact the department's undergraduate advisor.
Requirements for theMajor
Requi rerrents for the CI assies maj or include the Cd lege of Arts and Humanities requirement of 45 upper-level credits completed.
TheCollegeforeignlanguagerequirerrentwill be automatical ly fulfil led in the process of taking language courses in the major.
Crafts
Option A: Latin
LATN Courses at the 200/300 1 a/el 18
LATN Courses at the 400 level or higher 12
Support ng courses 9-12
Any level CLAS, GREK, or related fields such as
HI ST and ARTH
Option B: Greek
GREK Courses at the 200/300 1 a/el 18
GREK Courses at the 400 level or higher 12
Support ng courses 9-12
Art/ level CLAS, LATN, or related fields such as
HI ST and ARTH
and Greek
18
12
18
12
Option C : Latin and Greek
LATN
Latin courses
GREK
Greek courses*
OR
GREK
Greek courses
LATN
Latin courses*
AND
Supporting Courses
For exarrpe, CLAS 170, HIST 110, and a 300-
or 400- level course in Greek or Rorran H story
*Students with no previous training in the second language rray
count introductory /eve/ courses as part of the 12-hour
requirement
Option D: Classics in Translation (Classical
Humanities)
CLAS CI assies courses 18
LATN Latin courses, OR 12
GREK Greek courses
Supporting Courses 12-14
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Nornrally upper level courses in Art Hi story,
Archaeology, Architecture, Government
History, Linguistics, or Philosophy
NOTES:
• Students are encouraged to substitute 300- and
400-level courses in LATN andGREK forsorreof
the 18 requi red credits i n CLAS.
• 100 and 200-level courses i n GREK may be
i ncl uded among the support ng credi ts i f the
student's 12 language credits are taken in Latin, and
100 and 200-level courses i n LATN may be
i ncl uded among the support ng credi ts i f the
student's 12 language credits are taken in GREK.
• Students are encouraged to take as much I anguage
as possi bl e, but shoul d take I anguage courses
sequentially; i.e., 101, 102, 201. Oncecredithas
been received in a higher-level language
acqui si ti on or grammar course, a I ower-l evel
course may not be taken for credit. The student
shoul d begi n the sequence at the appropri ate I evel .
Requi ranerrts for the Mi nor
Classical Mythology
This rri nor will introduce students to classical mythology, its uses within ancient Greek and Roman culture, and its subsequent influence on art and literature. The
mi nor requi res 15 credi ts.
Requi red courses
CLAS 170 Greek and Roman Mythology (3)
CLAS 470 Approaches to Greek Myth (3)
I n addition, the student rrust choose three courses from the foil owing list, two of which must be at the 300 or 400 level :
CLAS 270 Greek Literature in Translation (3)
CLAS 271 Roman Literature in Translation (3)
CLAS 320 Women in Classical Antiquity (3)
CLAS 330 Ancient Greek Religion: Gods, Myths, Temples (3)
CLAS 331 Ancient Roman Religion: From Jupiter to Jesus (3)
CLAS 370 Classical Myths in America (3)
CLAS 374 Greek Tragedy inTranslati on (3)
CLAS 419TheClassical Tradition (3)
Students i nterested i n pursui ng thi s rri nor shoul d consul t wi th the U ndergraduate A dvi sor i n the Department of Classics.
Latin
This minor introduces students to the Latin I anguage and enables themto read, inLatin, important works of Latin literature. For students with no prior experienceof
L ati n, the rri nor requi res 21 credi ts, consi sti ng of the f ol I owi ng courses:
Latin 101 Elementary Latin I (4)
Latin 102 Elementary Latin 1 1 (4)
Latin 201 1 nterrrediate Latin (4)
Latin3xxA reading course in PI autus, Petroni us, Ovid or Horace and Catullus (3)
Latin4xxA reading course in a major Latin author (3)
Students who enter wi th advanced standi ng i n L ati n can compl ete the rri nor by taki ng a total of f i ve courses i n L ati n at the 200 1 evel and beyond. Students i nterested
in pursuing this rri nor should consult with the Undergraduate A dvi sor in the Department of Classics.
Greek
This rri nor introduces students to ancientGreek and enables themto read, inGreek, important works of Greek literature This rri nor requires 21 credits, consisting
of the f ol I owi ng courses:
Greek 101 Elementary Ancient Greek I (4)
Greekl02ElementaryAncientGreekll (4)
Greek 201 Intermediate Ancient Greek (4)
Greek 301 ScenesfromAthenian Life (3)
Greek 4xx Either Greek Philosophers, Greek Tragedy, or Homer (3)
A Classics courseat the 300 or 400 level such asCLAS 374 (Greek Tragedy) or CLAS 330 (Greek Religion) (3)
Students i nterested i n pursui ng thi s rri nor shoul d consul t wi th the U ndergraduate A dvi sor i n the Department of Classics.
Advising
Departmental advi si ng i s mandatory for al I maj ors every semester.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Eta Sigma Phi is the national undergraduate Honor Society in CI assies founded in 1914 at the University of Chicago. The University of Maryland's chapter, ZetaNu,
7. Depsrtmerts Mejcrs, end Progrems
was established in 1994. Students are invited to join in thespring semester. To qualify, a student must beregistered in a 300- or 400- level Greek or Latin course,
musthaveatleastaB+averageinall language courses, and an overall GPA of B or better.
Students can also join the American Philological Association, which is the national classics professional organization, and the Classical Association of theAtlantic
States, which is our regional classical organization.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Aid(OSFA) adrrinistersall types of federal , state and institutional financial assistance programs and, i n cooperation with other
university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: www.financialaid.urrd.edu .
The CI assi cs Department annually awards the Avery Prizeto a Latin student of special merit, and the Steyer Undergraduate Scholarship to an outstanding classics
concentrator. To honor the rnernory of Sylvia Gerber, who taught Latin for many years in the Washington, DC public schools, her son Louis has recently provided
the department wi th fundi ng to support the trai ni ng of L ati n teachers and L ati n pedagogi cal studi es, i ncl udi ng an undergraduate award for an aspi ri ng L ati n teacher.
Awards and Recognition
Oufcstandi ng students are invited to join Eta Sigma Phi , the national undergraduate Honor Society i n Classics (see Student Societies and Professional Organizations
above).
The department also annually awards theAvery Prize for excellence in Latin, and the Steyer and Gerber Scholarships (see Scholarships and Financial Assistance
above).
Communication (COMM)
Collegeof Arts and Humanities
2130 Ski nner B ui I di ng, 301-405-6519
www.commurrd.edu
comTBdvi si ng@umd.edu
Chair: E.Toth
Director: L. Waks (Director, Senior Lecturer)
Professors: E. Fink, R. Gaines, J . Klumpp, S. Parry-Giles, A. Wolvin
Associate Professors: L.AIdoory, D. Haniple,T. Parry-Giles, M. Turner
Assistant Professors: S. Kharris, B. Liu, M. Liu, K. Maddux, X. Nan, N. Ofulue
Lecturers: R. Coleman, J . Gowin (Coordinator), S. Simon, J .Tenney, R.Toth
Affi Mate Professors: J . Fahnestock(ENGL), A. Kruglanski (PSYC),Y. Peri (Prof & Dir), D. Rosenfelt(WMST)
AffiliateAssociate Professors: M . Gelfand (PSYC), S. McDaniel (KNES)
Professors Emeriti: J . Grunig, L. Grunig
Visiting Faculty: K. Kendall (Res Prof, Visit Prof)
TheMajor
Communication takes as its subject matter the hi story, processes, and effects of human communi cation through speech and its extensions. The departmental
curri cul um i s desi gned to provi de a I i beral educati on i n the arts and sci ences of human communi cati on as wel I as preparati on for career opportuni ti es i n busi ness,
government, educati on, I aw, and rel ated f i el ds. Students pursue acaderri c programs that emphasi ze many di sci pi i nary areas, i ncl udi ng i ntercul tural communi cati on,
political communication, public relations, negotiation and conflict management, cognition and persuasion, rhetorical theory, risk corrrruni cati on, hi story of rhetoric,
and cri ti ci sm of publ i c di scourse. Departmental advi si ng i s mandatory for new maj ors, second semester sophomores, and seni ors.
Program L ear ni ng Outcomes
U pon compl eti on of the degree program i n C ommuni cati on, students shod d be abl e to demonstrate the f ol I owi ng knowl edge and ski 1 1 s:
1. An ability to distinguish among a variety of theoretical approaches in the communi cati on discipline and use them appropriately and effectively in academic work.
2. A n abi I i ty to conduct research and wri te research reports empl oyi ng soci al sci end f i c and/or humani sti c approaches i n the communi cati on di sci pi i ne.
3. An ability to argue clearly and effectively in a speech.
Academic Programs and Departmental Fadlities
TheCenterfor Political Corrrruni cati on and Civic Leadership unites research, education, and public engagement to foster democratic corrmunication by a diverse
people. Seewww.commcenter.urrd.edu.
TheCenterfor Risk Communication Research (CRCR) advances dialogue and understanding about communi cation's role in controlling and preventing risk; about
how publics perceive risk communi cati on; and about the political, econorric and social contexts for risk communication. Scholars associated with the CRCR
examine health, food safety, security, and environmental risks. Seewww.commriskcenter.urrd.edu.
T he departments M edi a Center i s desi gned to provi de one-on-one tutori ng and i nstructi onal support to further students' oral communi cati on ski 1 1 s and conf i dence.
T he M edi a Center i s equi pped wi th cameras and recordi ng equi pment to tape speeches and presentati ons for practi ce and critique.
Admission to the Maj or
First-time Freshman
All first-tirTBfreshrr^nwIiodesigriatecorTTTTjnicationasamajorpriortotheendof thefinal exam period of their first semester will be adrritted directly to the
program They must si gn a M emorandum of U nderstandi ng that states that they understand that by the serrester i n which they attain 45 UniversityofMaryl and credits
(excluding AP), they must meet the foil owing Gateway requirements.
a. Complete 50% of the CORE requirements, including Fundamental Studies requirements in Mathematics and English.
b. Completeoneof thefdlowing courses with a grade of C or better: BMGT230, CCJS200, EDMS451, PSYC200, SOCY201, STAT100, or equivalent.
c. Complete COMM 107, COMM 200, or COMM 230 with a grade of C or better
d. CompleteCOMM250withagradeof C or better and
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
e. A GPA of 2.0 or better
Students may repeat only one of the Gateway courses and that may be repeated only once in their attempt to meet the requi remants. Students who fai I to meet the
Gateway requi remants by the semester i n whi ch they attai n 45 credi ts wi 1 1 be di srri ssed from the program and cannot reappl y.
Transfer Students
Internal and external transfer students who meet the Gateway requirements specified above must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in all college-level coursework
to appl y to the program
Appeals
All students may appeal admission decisions. Students di recti y admitted as freshman, who are dismissed because of fai lure to meet Gateway requirements or to be in
good academic standing at 45 credits, may appeal directiytotiieUnclergraduateDirectorintiTeDepartrrentof Communication. All other students who are denied
adrri ssi on may appeal to the uni versi ty's Off i ce of U ndergraduate A drri ssi ons.
Requirements for theMajor
T he course of study for a Communi cation major must satisfy all of the following requi remants:
Crafts
COM M 107
COM M 200
COM M 230
COM M 250
COM M 400
COM M 401
COM M 402
COM M 420
COM M 424
COM M 425
COM M 426
COM M 435
COM M 470
COM M 475
COM M 477
COM M 482
COMM
COMM UL
PSYC200
SOCY201
BMGT230
EDMS451
STAT100
LING200
HESP120
ANTH380
COMM 402
COMM 420
COMM 424
COMM 425
COMM 426
COMM 435
COMM 470
COMM 475
COMM 477
COMM 482
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices, OR
Critical Thinking and Speaking, OR
Argumentation and Debate
I ntroducti on to Communi cati on I nqui ry
Research M ethods i n Communication
I nterpreting Strategic Discourse
Compl eti on of one of the fol I owi ng tracks:
Social InfluenceTrack
Communi cati on Theory and Process
F/'ve from
T heori es of G roup D i scussi on
Communication in Complex Organizations
N egoti ati on and Conf I i ct M anagemant
Conf I i ct M anagemant
Theori es of I nterpersonal Communi cati on
Listening
Persuasion
Discourse Analysis
Intercultural Communications
COMM Elective
Upper Level COMM Elective
One Statistical Analysis from
Stati sti cal M ethods i n Psychol ogy
I ntroductory Stati sti cs for Soci d ogy
Business Stati sties
I ntroducti ontoEducational Stati sti cs
E I ementary Stati sti cs and Probata I i ty
(or an equivalent course- see advisor)
One Structural Analysis of Language from
I ntroductory L i ngui sti cs
I ntroducti on to L i ngui sti cs
Culture and Discourse
(or an equivalent course- see advisor)
Social Influence
courses rel ated to Soci al I nf I uence i n one departmant other than COMM
Communication StudiesTrack
Communi cati on Theory and Process
One from
T heori es of G roup D i scussi on
Communication in Complex Organizations
N egoti ati on and Conf I i ct M anagemant
Conf I i ct M anagemant
Theori es of I nterpersonal Communi cati on
Listening
Persuasion
Discourse Analysis
Intercultural Communications
3
15
3-4
7. Depatmerts M^o^ srdPvogrstrs
One from
A rgurrentati on and Publ i c Pol i cy
The Rhetoric of Black America
Ancient and M edieval Rhetorical Theory
Renaissance & Modem Rhetoric Theory
The Power of Discourse in Arreri can Life
Speechwriting
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
TheDiscourseof Social Movements
Public Communication Campaigns
Language, Communication, and Action
COMM Elective
COM M 300/400 Upper Level COMM Electives
One Statistical Analysis from
Stati sti cal M ethods i n Psychol ogy
I ntroductory Stati sti cs for Soci d ogy
Business Stati sties
I ntroducti ontoEducational Stati sti cs
E I ementary Stati sti cs and Probata I i ty
(or an equi val ent course - see advi sor)
One Structural Analysis of Language from
I ntroductory L i ngui sti cs
I ntroducti on to L i ngui sti cs
Culture and Discourse
or an equi val ent course - see advi sor
Comrunications Studies
courses related to Communication Studies in one department other than COM M
COMM 330
COMM 360
COMM 450
COMM 451
COMM 453
COMM 455
COMM 460
COMM 461
COMM 469
COMM 471
COMM 476
COMM
PSYC200
SOCY201
BMGT230
EDMS451
STAT100
LING200
HESP120
ANTH3S0
12
3-4
Public RdationsTrack
The requirements below are effective for incoming Fall 2003 freshmen and
transfers admitted to Communication
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
N ews E di ti ng for Publ i c Rel ati ons
Public Relati ons Theory
Publ i c Rel ati ons Techni ques
Specialized Writing in Public Relations
Experiential Learning*
* only 3 credits apply to major
Senior Seminar in Public Relations
COMM 300/400 Upper Level COMM Electives
One Statistical Analysis from
Stati sti cal M ethods i n Psychol ogy
I ntroductory Stati sti cs for Soci d ogy
Business Stati sties
I ntroducti ontoEducational Stati sti cs
E I ementary Stati sti cs and Probata I i ty
or an equi val ent course - see advi sor
COURSESXX CoursesrdatedtoPublicRdationsinonedeparbrertotherthanCOMM or
COMM 231
COMM 232
COMM 350
COMM 351
COMM 352
COMM 386
COMM 483
PSYC200
SOCY201
BMGT230
EDMS451
STAT100
3
3
3
3
3
3-6
3
6
3
4
3
3
Rhetoric and Political CultureTrack
COM M 450 Ancient and M edieval Rhetorical Theory
F/ve from
COMM330 Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM350 TheRhetoric of Black America
COM M 451 Rena ssance & M odem Rhetori c Theory
COMM453 ThePcwerof Discourse in American Life
COMM 455 Speechwriting
COMM460 Public Lifein American Communities, 1634-1900
COMM461 Voices of Public Leadership in theTwentieth Century
COMM469 TheDiscourseof Social Movements
COMM471 Public Communication Campaigns
COM M 476 Language, Communication, and Action
COMM COMM Elective
COMM 300/400 Upper Level COMM Elective
One Critical Analysis of Discourse from
A M ST 432 L i terature and A men' can Soci ety
CMLT488 Genres
ENGL453 Literay Theory
7. Departments Mejcrs, aid Progrerns
J WST263 H ebra/v B i bl e Poetry and Prophecy 3
PHIL233 Philosophy in Literature 3
One Structural Analysis of Language from
LING200 Introductory Linguistics 3
HESP120 Introduction to Linguistics 3
ANTH380 Cultureand Discourse 3
or an equi val ent course - see advi sor
courses rel ated to R hetori c and Political C ul ture i n one department other than q
COMM
Notes
• B ecause the department's curri cul um changes over ti me, the departments U ndergraduate D i rector may approve other appropri ate Communi cati on courses to
meet the requi rements for each track.
• Courses required for the Communi cati on major, but taken outside COMM, may be used to satisfy CORE requirements.
• Only 3 credits of COM M 386 may apply toward the major.
Requirements for theMinor
Rhetoric is thetheory of persuasivecorrmunication, both written and spoken. The minor in rhetoric has been designed for students who want to know the principles
and ski I Is of practical persuasion in its varied contexts. The program will be of value for all students wishing to improve their writing and speaking skills and
especially useful for those students who pi an careers in business, management, law, government, and education. The minor in rhetoric is an interdisciplinary program
offered through the cooperati on of the Department of Engl i sh and the Department of Communi cati on.
To make an appoi ntrrent to expl ore or decl are a rri nor, go to www.arhu. umd.edu/undergraduate/academi cs/rri nors.
Fifteen semester hcursof ccursework are required:
A. Six semester hours from thecourse list in Rhetorical Theory and Analysis of Discourse
B. Six semester hours from the course list in Writing and Speaking Ski I Is
C . Three semester hours i n el ectives from either secti on of the Rhetori c Course L i st
D. At least nine of the fifteen semester hours must at the 300-1 evel or higher (including at least six hours at the University of Maryland, College Park)
E. No more than six of the fifteen semester hours may betaken at an institution other than the University of Maryland, College Park
F . N o more than si x of the f i fteen semester hours may count toward the students maj or, supporti ng courses, and col I ege requi rements
G . N o course from the students maj or department may count toward the rri nor
H . N o course used to sati sfy a F undamental Studi es requi rement may count toward the rri nor
I . N o course used to sati sfy the requi rements of another rri nor may count toward the rhetori c rri nor.
J. N o course grade below the grade of "C" may count toward the rri nor
Entering the Minor
Students wi shi ng to pursue the rri nor shoul d revi ew the requi rements above, make tentati ve sel ecti ons of courses bel ow to sati sfy these requi rements, and meet wi th
oneof theadvisers below. The earliest possible meeting to draft a list of courses is recorrmended. Students must then officially declarethe rri nor in rhetoric.
Currentcouraelistefortheninor in Rhetoric can befoundat
www.conTnurrd.edu/rhetoricrrinor.htrri
Minor Advisors
JamesF. Klumpp Shirley Logan
Department of Communication Department of English
2122 Ski nner B ui I di ng 4139 Susquehanna H al I
iklumpp@urrd.edu sloqan@urrd.edu
301-405-6520 301-405-9659
Advising
Advi si ng i s avai I abl e throughout the year i n 2101D Ski nner B ui I di ng. Students shoul d check Testudo for thei r regi strati on date and for any mandatory advi si ng
blocks. Advising questions can be sent to conmadvising@urrd.edu or you may call 301-405-0862 or 301-405-0863.
Undergraduate Research Experiences
Research expert ences i ncl ude assi sti ng on f acul ty research prqj ects, parti ci pati ng i n sped al team research prqj ects, and worki ng wi th the departments C enter for
Political Communication and Civic Leadership and Center for Risk Communication Research.
Internships
T he departments i ntemshi p program he) ps communi cati on maj ors gai n prof essi onal expert ence, bui I d a prof essi onal portf d i o, and take the f i rst steps toward a
career. T he department structures its internship program around a course, COMM 386: Experiert/a/ Learning, offered each school term
Honors Program
The Honors Program provides students with an opportunity for intensive study of Communication. The program provides participants with opportunities to deepen
thei r understandi ng of the di sci pi i ne through graduate-l evel coursework and to enri ch thi s understandi ng through cl osel y supervi sed research and i nvol vement i n the
intellectual I ife of the department.
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
Students i interested i n the H onors Program appl y for the prograrn ordi nari I y duri ng the second semaster of the sophomore year or the f i rst semester of the j uni or
year.TheapplicationisfiledwiththeUndergraduateDirector. Students should have thefol lowing qualifications:
• An overall GPA of 3.3 or above.
• Completion of ninesemsster hours in Communication including COM M 250.
• GPA of 3.5 or above in Communication.
Student Societies and Professional Organizations
Sod al and acaderri c acti vi ti es are avai I abl e to students by parti ci pati ng i n the f ol I owi ng student organi zati ons: the U ndergraduate Communi cati on A ssoci ati on, the
L ambda Pi Eta H onor Soci ety, and the M aryl and chapter of the Publ i c Rel ati ons Student Soci ety of A meri ca.
Scholarships and Finandal Assistance
T he department offers the J une Dowl er B uteau Schd arshi p to a freshman student who exhi bi ts acaderri c excel I ence
ComparativeLiterature Program (CMLT)
Collegeof Artsancl Humanities
2116TawesHall, 301-405-3839
www.crrit.urrd.edu
Chair: K. Cartwright
Director: Z. Nunes
Professors: M. Collins (English), R. Harrison (Spanish & Portuguese), C. Peterson (English), S. Ray (Prof), B. Richardson (English)
A ssoci ate Professors: R. Bauer (English), K. Chuh (English), S. J elen (Assoc Prof), Z. Nunes (English), O.Wang (English)
Assistant Professors: E. Bearden (English), K. Macharia(AsstProf), R. Ontiveros (English), G. Passannante(English), V. Valiavitcharska( English)
Instructors: E. Robinson
Lecturers: G. Metcalf
Professors Emeriti: A. Berlin (Prof, Emerita, Prof Emerita)
TheMajor
Courses offered by thi s department may be found under the acronym C M LT .
Computer Engineering (ENCP)
A. J ames C lark School of E nojneering
2429A.V. Williams Building, 301-405-3685
www.ece.urrd.edu
eceadvi se@urrd. edu
Chair: P. O'Shea (Professor)
Professors: E. Abed, A. Agrawala.T. AntonsenJ . Baras, D. Barbe, A. Barg, S. Bhattacharyya, G. B I ankenship (Associate Chair, External Relations), R. Chellappa
(Distinguished Schd ar Teacher), N. De Claris, M. Dagenais, C. Davis (Distinguished Scholar Teacher, A. Ephrerrides, C. Espy-Wilson, N. Farvardin, R. Ghodssi, V.
Gligor.J.Gddhar, N.Goldsman, R. Gomez, V. Granatstein.J . Hendler, P. Ho, J. Hollingsworth, A. IliadisJ . J a) a, J . Kim (Prof Of Practice), P. Krishnaprasad, W.
Lawson (A ssoci ate Chair, Undergraduate Studies), K. Liu (A ssoci ate Chair, Graduate Studies, Distinguished Schd ar Teacher), A. Makcwski, S. Marcus
(Distinguished Schd ar Teacher), I. Mayergoyz (Distinguished Scholar Teacher), J . Melngailis, H. Milchberg (Distinguished Scholar Teacher), K. Nakajima, P.
Narayan, R. Newcomb, Y. Oruc, E. Ott (Distinguished University Professor), M. Peckerar, H. Rabin, S. Sharrma, M. Shayman, A. Tits, T. Venkatesan (Res Prof), U.
Vishkin, C.Yang
A ssoci ate Professors: P. Abshire, R. Barua, S. Bhattacharjee, P. Dowd (ResAssoc Prof), M. Franklin.T. Horiuchi, B.Jacob, R. La,T. Murphy, A. Papamarcou, G.
Qu, C. SilioJ . Simon, A. Srivastava, S. Ulukus, M. Wu, D.Yeung
Assistant Professors: M. Hicks, J . Katz, N. Martins, P. Petrov, E. Waks
Lecturers: W. Hawkins
Affi Nate Professors: J. Aldmonos, S. Anlage, L. Davis, H. Frank, M. Fu, M. Harper, D. O'Leary, G. Rub! off, F. Wei I stood
AffiliateAssociate Professors: I. AppelbaumJ . Bernstein, R. Duraiswarri, R. Phaneuf, E. Smela
AffiliateAssistant Professors M.Cukier, P. Keleher
Adjunct Assistant Professors: R. Shekhar
Professors Emeriti: L. Davisson, F. Emad, R. Harger, C. Lee, W. Levine, P. LigomenidesJ . Orioff.J . Pugsley, M. Reiser, M. Rhee, C. Striffler, L.Taylor, S.Tretter,
K.Zaki
TheMajor
T he conpjterengirieering major combines the strengths of both the Departrrent of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science
to prepare students for careers i n the computer i ndustry. The program encompasses the study of hardware, software, and systems questi ons that ari se i n the desi gn,
devel opment, and appl i cati on of computers and embedded systems. Specifically, computer engi neeri ng students will have a knowl edge of hardware systems
(electrical networks, electronics, and VLSI); a knowl edge of software systems (algorithms, data structures, and operating systems); and a knowl edge of how these
two domains interact (digital logic, signal and system theory, computer architectural and performance analysis). Computer Engineering students will learn about
everythi ng that goes i nto di gi tal and computi ng systems, from sd i d state physi cstoCMOSVLSI desi gn, to computer archi tecture to programrri ng, and from
operating systems to compi I er and language theory. Courses offered by this departrrent may be found under the foil owing acronym ENEE andCMSC.
Program Obj ecti ves
T he educati onal obj ecti ves are broadl y stated goal s agreed upon by a consensus of the f acul ty pertai ni ng to accompl i shments or I evel of achi evement desi red of our
students3-5yearsaftergraduation.Thesefall under the foil owing four headings:
1. Technical Knowledge G raduate engi neers trained in the fundamentals of computer engi neeri ng and relevant special ties so they are prepared to
succeed i n graduate sched or be productive engi neers i n government or i ndustry.
2. Laboratory, Design, and Research: Graduate engi neers who can design and perform experimental projects to solve diverse problems, with special
emphasis on exploiting diverse technical knowl edge and ski I Is so they can engage in design work or research.
3. Preparati on for F urther Study: G raduate engi neers who have the educati onal f oundati ons and ski 1 1 s necessary to engage i n I i f el ong I eami ng i n every
sphere of their life.
4. Prof essi onal i sm G raduate engi neers who have the prof essi onal ski 1 1 s they need to succeed i n thei r chosen prof essi on and are prepared to f ul f i 1 1 thei r
7. Depsrtmeris Majors, end Prepare
prof essi onal responsi bilities as engi neers, whi ch i ncl ude thei r ethi cal obi i gati ons to sod ety, empl oyers, empl oyees, and f el I ow engi neers.
Pro-am L ear ni ng Outcomes
Educational Opportunities
T he program offers many educati onal opportuni ti es. M ost of these are desi gned to i rrpart knowl edge and ski 1 1 s requi red of al I our students so that by the ti me of
graduation they are prepared to achieve the Educational Objectives. Other opportuni ties are optional and offered for interested and qualified students. The educati onal
opportunities are
1. Broad Foundation: Understanding of and ability to apply relevant mathematical, scientific, and basic engineering knowledge.
2. Disciplinary Foundation: Understanding of and ability to apply core computer engineering technical knowledge.
3. Sped al i zati on: U nderstandi ng of and ability to appl y the ski 1 1 s and concepts wi thi n one or more of the sped alizati ons wi thi n computer engi neeri ng.
4. L aboratory : U nderstandi ng of and ability to empl oy standard experi mental techni ques to generate and anal yze data as wel I as use state-of-the-art
software and i nstrumentati on to sd ve computer engi neeri ng probl ems.
5. Design: Theoretical understanding of and ability to engage in the creative design process through the integration and application of diverse
techni cal knowl edge and experti se to meet customer needs and address soci al i ssues.
6. Research: A bi I i ty to formul ate and answer errpi ri cal and theoreti cal questi ons through parti ci pati on i n undergraduate research prqj ects for i nterested
and qual i fi ed students.
7. Leadership: Awareness of the need for engineering leaders both within the profession and the larger community, as well as some preparation to
assume those I eadershi p rol es.
8. Corrmuni cation Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both through oral presentations and the written word.
9. I interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact professionally with others in the workplace, to engage effectively in teamwork, and to function productively
on mul ti di sci pi i nary group prqj ects.
10. Engineering Ethics: Understanding of the engineer's responsi bilities to empl oyers, society, and their fellow engi neers as wel I asanabilityto
recognize potential and actual ethical problems, anal yze critically those situations, and formul ate sound ethi cal decisions.
11. Engineering & Society: Understanding of the symbi otic relationship between engineering and soci ety- specifically, how engineering artifacts are
shaped by and incorporate human values as wel I as the ways in which engineering solutions impact soci ety- and the larger social obligations this
entai I s for engi neers.
12. Life-long Learning: Skills necessary to engage in life-long learning and an understand ng of the need to continually exploit thoseskil Is in refining
and updati ng one's knowl edge base.
Admission to the Major
A dm ssi on requi rements are the same as those of other departments in the School of Engineering. See Admission Requirements for A. James CI ark School of
E ngi neeri ng i n Cd I eges and School s seed on of thi s si te.
Requi rements far theMajor
A s i n al I engi neeri ng degrees, the student starts out wi th a core curri cul um i n mathemati cs and basi c sci ence. Subsequent years of study i nvol ve courses coveri ng a
balanced mixture of hardware, software, hardware-software trade-offs, and basi c modeling techni ques used to represent the computing process. Courses covering
al gori thms, data structures, digital systems, computer organi zati on and archi tecture, software and hardware desi gn and testi ng, operati ng systems, and programm ng
I anguages will be i ncl uded. E I ecti ve courses must i ncl ude el ectri cal engi neeri ng and computer sci ence courses and techni cal courses outsi de the departments. Students i
Students inst earn a giade of C or Hgher in all engineering, Hiafliana ffcs, are/ sc/ence courses as i^e// asthepneraqu/gtefarthesecoursesA sampleprogram
is shown below.
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Freshman Year First San Second San
CORE** CORE Genera 1 Education 3 3
CHEM135 General Chemistry for Engi neers 3
PHYS161 General Physics 3
M ATH 140/141 Cal cul us I / Cal cul us 1 1 4 4
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