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Professional Studies

UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies offers a broad array of professionally focused master’s degrees, graduate certificates, individual courses and non-degree training programs. The quality, diversity, and flexibility of these education and training programs make it possible for students to pursue their educational goals, whether for professional advancement, personal enrichment, or an academic credential.

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Summer session is a great way for current and incoming students to stay on track for graduation, and for visiting students to explore UMBC’s culture of innovation. Offering courses in a variety of disciplines and class formats, summer session is a flexible way to earn credits. Two sessions, with 4, 6, 8 and 12 week options, run May 28-August 16, 2013.

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Professional Graduate Programs

Earn Professional Master’s credentials from UMBC, named a #1 up-and-coming university by U.S. News & World Report three years in a row. Professional programs are designed with convenience in mind. Online, hybrid and evening courses are perfect for the working professional.

•  Biotechnology
•  Cybersecurity
•  Engineering Management
•  Geographic Information Systems
•  Industrial/Organizational Psychology
•  Instructional Systems Development
•  Music Entrepreneurship
•  Systems Engineering
•  TESOL

The Universities at Shady Grove

  •   Undergraduate Programs
  •   Graduate Programs

The Universities at Shady Grove

Just like students on our main campus at UMBC, enjoy an enriching educational experience with small class sizes, close faculty-student collaborations, and a diverse student population.

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Undergraduate:
History
Management of Aging Services
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work

Graduate:
Biotechnology (Coming Fall 2013)
Cybersecurity (Coming Fall 2013)
Geographic Information Systems
Industrial/Organizational Psychology

English Language Training

  •   Intensive English Program
  •   Academic English Program
  •   Mini-Sessions
  •   Part-Time Study
  •   Group Programs

English Language Training

With caring and expert instructors, high-quality training using state-of-the-art technology, the English Language Institute (ELI) is place for everyone to build and enhance their English skills.

•  Intensive English Program
•  Academic English Program
•  Mini-Sessions
•  Part-Time Study
•  Group Programs


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Professional Training

UMBC Training Centers delivers high quality, flexible non-credit professional, scientific and technical training programs.


The Shriver Center

Professional Training

UMBC, Training Centers extends the academic excellence of UMBC to working professionals and organizations with professional, scientific and technical training in high demand areas of study, including Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Leadership Development, and Project Management. Courses and programs are offered at one of our training locations, onsite, or online.

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The Shriver Center

The Shriver Center at UMBC serves as a national leader in applied learning, civic engagement, and community-based service delivery. Students gain a competitive career advantage and experience the real world through internship,co-op, research and service-learning opportunities. Learn More