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Military History Focused Elective Area
Associate of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The associate's degree with a focused elective area in military history at University of Maryland Global Campus offers a unique opportunity to take courses on the historical development of military strategy and specific conflicts throughout history. If you successfully complete this program, you may be able to apply four of the five courses to the bachelor's degree in history.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Total Credits Required: 60
- Required Core Courses: 4 Credits
- Focused Elective Area Courses: 21 Credits
- General Education Courses: 35 Credits
Required Core Courses (4 Credits)
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
Suggested Focused Elective Military History courses (15 credits):
- (3 Credits, HIST 202)
- (3 Credits, HIST 381)
- (3 Credits, HIST 462)
- (3 Credits, HIST 464)
- (3 Credits, HIST 465)
- Please note: If you select to follow the suggested focused elective area, any transfer credit you have earned that does not transfer as a general education requirement will be used in the focused elective area thus possibly reducing the number of specific focused courses that will be available for your degree plan. Please contact your academic advisor for additional information.
Elective courses (6 credits)
- Courses that may be applicable to the BA is History are recommended.
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
60
Transfer Credits
Up to 45
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program is not currently available to students enrolled in UMUC Asia or UMUC Europe
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
History
Bachelor of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Enrich your knowledge of history and its impact on society with an online bachelor's degree in history from University of Maryland Global Campus. Connect with a diverse network of peers and expert faculty members as you prepare to shape the future with insights from the past. With convenient online courses, multiple start dates, access to lifetime career services, and a generous transfer credit policy, UMGC provides the flexibility and support you need. Start your journey today.
Program Highlights
- Gain knowledge: Research, interpret, and present historical knowledge.
- Communicate effectively: Write and speak clearly and appropriately about historical information for diverse audiences.
- Engage viewpoints: Engage in history as a moral and ethical practice, recognizing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Learn from history: Apply historical precedents to contemporary life and develop self-reflection.
- Gain perspective: Achieve a deep understanding of the different peoples, events, and cultures that have shaped human civilization.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, HIST 115) or (3 Credits, HIST 141)
- (3 Credits, HIST 116) or (3 Credits, HIST 142)
- (3 Credits, HIST 156)
- (3 Credits, HIST 157)
- (3 Credits, HIST 289)
- (3 Credits, HIST 309)
- Four upper-level HIST courses (12 credits)
Degree Focus (Recommended)
To align with the 12-credit upper-level HIST courses requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to better support your career interests:
U.S. History
- (3 Credits, HIST 316L)
- (3 Credits, HIST 365)
- (3 Credits, HIST 377)
- (3 Credits, HIST 461)
World History
- (3 Credits, HIST 326)
- (3 Credits, HIST 337)
- (3 Credits, HIST 392)
- (3 Credits, HIST 480)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, HIST 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to prepare you to succeed in a range of professional settings, including museums, historic sites, government, educational institutions, research firms, cultural resource management, public history archives, and more. Graduates might pursue careers as teachers, writers, historians, archivists, museum curators, research analysts, heritage managers, or historical consultants.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Criminal Justice
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Develop critical thinking and effective decision-making skills and gain an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system in the online bachelor’s degree program in criminal justice at University of Maryland Global Campus. Connect with a diverse network of peers and learn from esteemed faculty members with experience in the industry. With convenient online courses, multiple start dates, and access to lifetime career services, UMGC provides the flexibility and support you need. You can also save time and money with a variety of scholarship opportunities for eligible students and our generous transfer credit policy. Get started today!
Program Highlights
- Analyze roles: Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, and corrections within the American criminal justice system.
- Investigate implications: Utilize ethical reasoning, analytical skills, and professional knowledge to investigate the implications of criminal justice policies or procedures on diverse social groups.
- Articulate research: Articulate the importance of research in social sciences.
- Evaluate policies: Evaluate criminal justice public policies using analytical competencies.
- Apply law: Apply the principles of the various bodies of criminal law (i.e., substantive, procedural, and evidentiary) that currently regulate the American criminal justice system.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CCJS 100)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 230)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 340)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 345)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 350) or any upper-level CCJS course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 360) or any upper-level CCJS course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 380)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 341)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 352) or any upper-level CCJS course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 497)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you obtain the skills you need to succeed in local/state law enforcement, federal law enforcement, criminal justice administration, or private safety and security roles. For example, graduates might take on positions such as police officer, criminal investigator, forensic investigator, crime intelligence analyst, case manager, correctional officer, and more. Please note that many law enforcement roles require successful graduation from a police academy.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.