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Military History Focused Elective Area
Associate of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 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.
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.
No previous experience is needed.
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
This program is not currently available to students enrolled in UMUC Asia or UMUC Europe
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
History
Bachelor of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 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 Europe.
This comprehensive 120-credit BA program highlights a range of topics from the foundational aspects of historical studies to advanced explorations of cultural, political, and social history. Throughout the curriculum, students delve into the complexities of war, periods of monumental change, and the key individuals who have shaped the United States and our world. Within this framework, they also learn about topics such as African American history, historical methods, the Middle East, China, and more. Ultimately, this online degree is designed for those interested in studying the past to inform and improve future outcomes once they graduate.
- Research, interpret, and present historical knowledge
- Write and speak clearly and appropriately about historical information for diverse audiences
- Engage in history as a moral and ethical practice, recognizing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
- Apply historical precedents to contemporary life and develop self-reflection
- Achieve a deep understanding of the different peoples, events, and cultures that have shaped human civilization
Required Major Core 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)
- Upper-level HIST (12 credits): Focused study in either U.S. history or world history recommended; see Degree Focus below
Degree Focus
To align with the 12-credit upper-level requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to align with 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)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, HIST 495)
This program is designed to help prepare you for a future in politics, law, journalism, or education. It is appropriate for you if you have an interest in teaching history or social studies; working in public history archives, historic sites, museums, and galleries; or pursuing graduate-level study in history or law and public policy.
No previous experience is needed.
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Criminal Justice
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 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 Europe. Connect with a diverse network of peers and learn from esteemed faculty members with experience in the industry.
In this 120-credit criminal justice degree program, you’ll take courses that may help equip you with knowledge in several areas of criminal justice, law enforcement, crime prevention, ethics, social science, and interagency collaboration. The curriculum is designed to help you gain professional skills such as critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, effective writing, and decision-making. The program concludes with a comprehensive capstone course designed to allow students to apply principles of
- Apply critical-thinking skills and logic to analyze and solve a variety of complex problems in the criminal justice environment
- Manage and evaluate organizational efforts to ensure effective cooperation with stakeholders to prevent, control, and manage crime to ensure public safety
- Use an ethical framework and an understanding of legal constraints to make decisions as a criminal justice professional
- Develop specialized technical knowledge and skills relevant to subspecialities in the field of criminal justice to ensure public safety
- Use interpersonal and leadership skills to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a criminal justice team
Required Major Core 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)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 495)
This program is designed to help prepare you to move into a command position in law enforcement or meet the degree requirement for federal law enforcement. The content of the degree program is applicable to positions in the public and private sectors. Graduates may find positions throughout the criminal justice system.
No previous experience is needed.
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.