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Study at University of Maryland Baltimore County
The University of Maryland Baltimore County, also referred to as UMBC, is a public coeducational research university. It is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, within the community of Cantonsville. The school was established in the year 1966. It grants admission to over 8,000 students every year. The school offers degree courses in mathematics, science, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
University of Maryland Baltimore County’s sports teams are known as the UMBC Retrievers. The school's official mascot goes by the name of “True Grit”. It is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever which is the state dog of Maryland. The students are offered sports programs in track and field, basketball, and baseball. Various club sports such as ice hockey, sky diving, sailing, tennis, rowing, and martial arts are also sponsored by the university.
UM Baltimore County is in Baltimore, MD. Baltimore is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. UM Baltimore County issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree. Course TopicsFields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, science, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts. UM Baltimore County SelectivityNot all applicants to UM Baltimore County are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 640 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 560 to 660 in 2007. FacultyThe most successful professors at UM Baltimore County are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools. Student EnrollmentApproximately 12,041 students study at UM Baltimore County (in 2007). Student LifeThe school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at UM Baltimore County can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in America East athletics. The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in the arts and sciences and engineering. Within a strong interdisciplinary framework, UMBC programs link the cultures of the sciences, social sciences, visual and performing arts and humanities, and the professions.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research, and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services, and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning."
UM Baltimore County Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Liberal Arts | 629 | economics, political science, history, sociology, English, American studies, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, ... | | Computer Science and Engineering | 555 | information science, computer science, computer engineering, computer services management | | Science | 356 | biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physics, chemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology, physics courses, biochemistry, ... | | Therapy and Counseling | 267 | psychology, psychology courses, child psychology, physical therapy | | Education and Teaching | 166 | education, curriculum and instruction, special ed | | Engineering | 129 | mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering | | Family and Social Work | 122 | social work, public policy analysis, public administration, family and consumer science | | Fine Arts | 109 | fine arts studies | | Mathematics | 62 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 31 | EMT paramedic, pre-nursing | | Conservation and Resource Management | 28 | environmental science, environmental studies, forestry | | Medicine | 28 | health professions, gerontology, neuroscience, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary, pre-med | | Business and Management | 26 | managerial economics, accounting, labor relations, business administration, finance, CIO training, business, business and related services, ... | | Drama and Performing Arts | 18 | acting, dance, drama | | Music | 14 | music, various music studies | | Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, ethics | | Design | 7 | design and applied arts | | Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts | | Law | 0 | pre-law | | Medical Support and Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, optometric tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical staff tech | | Media | 0 | mass communication | | Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | recreation and leisure studies | | Architecture and Planning | 0 | architecture | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Contact: UM Baltimore County University of Maryland Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
General Phone: (410) 455-1000
http://www.umbc.edu
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