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Social Science
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Enhance your understanding of culture and society while contributing to community development with an online bachelor's degree in social science from University of Maryland Global Campus. Connect with a diverse network of peers and distinguished faculty members as you prepare to make a meaningful impact in a range of professions. 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
- Analyze data: Analyze how quantitative and qualitative methods are used in social science research.
- Communicate concepts: Communicate social science concepts and research findings to a variety of audiences.
- Study communities: Examine how micro- and macro-level factors are linked in the lives of individuals and communities.
- Analyze complex issues: Analyze complex social issues using theoretical approaches, critical thinking skills, and technology.
- Evaluate research: Evaluate social science research using ethical principles and standards for professional conduct.
- Examine real problems: Apply concepts of diversity and global multicultural perspectives to examine practical problems.
Required Courses
- 6 credits of introductory (100-level) social science coursework, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ANTH 102)
- (3 Credits, GERO 100)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
- (3 Credits, BEHS 210)
- (3 Credits, BEHS 220) or (3 Credits, BEHS 250)
- (3 Credits, BEHS 300)
- (3 Credits, BEHS 495)
- Upper-level ANTH, BEHS, GERO, PSYC, or SOCY courses (12 credits): Focused study in anthropology, gerontology, psychology, or sociology recommended
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
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:
Anthropology Focus
- (3 Credits, ANTH 345)
- (3 Credits, ANTH 346)
- (3 Credits, ANTH 350)
- (3 Credits, ANTH 351)
Gerontology Focus
- (3 Credits, GERO 302)
- (3 Credits, GERO 311)
- (3 Credits, GERO 427)
- (3 Credits, GERO 320)
Psychology Focus
- (3 Credits, PSYC 338)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 354)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 386)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 437)
Sociology Focus
- (3 Credits, SOCY 313)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 325)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 423)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 350)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to prepare you to pursue careers as social researchers, policy analysts, community service managers, elder care workers, social workers, human resources specialists, teachers, or urban planners.
Please note: Pursing a Master of Arts in Teaching through our accelerated pathway may better prepare you for the teaching careers represented here.
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
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
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.
Gerontology and Aging Services
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
With an online bachelor’s degree in gerontology and aging services from University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll learn about the physiological,Ìýsocial, psychological, and health aspects of aging, and gain an understanding of programs, services, and policies that impact how we age and live as older adults. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, will provide you with hands-on experiences in the aging services sector in preparation for a career that improves quality of life for this important and growing segment of the population.
Program Highlights
- Apply findings: Access, interpret, and apply research findings related to biological, psychological, and social processes in the context of aging.
- Analyze impact: Analyze the impact of factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and social class on the aging process.
- Review policies: Review the development of policies related to aging and their impact on services and organizations for older adults, both locally and nationally.
- Gain experience: Apply knowledge to work with older adults in a chosen area and practice within the legal and ethical standards of the aging services field.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, GERO 100)
- (3 Credits, GERO 301)
- (3 Credits, GERO 302)
- (3 Credits, GERO 306)
- (3 Credits, GERO 311)
- (3 Credits, GERO 320)
- (3 Credits, GERO 338)
- (3 Credits, GERO 342)
- (3 Credits, GERO 390)
- (3 Credits, GERO 427)
- (3 Credits, GERO 486A)
You must take this Workplace Learning course concurrently with a new internship or work project related to your academic program. Prior program approval is required.
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for a number of gerontological careers in areas that include program management, program and policy analysis, services development, and housing and facilities management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
This program is ideal for individuals who already have some healthcare experience or experience with the aging population.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
To up 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Required internship (can be virtual)
Tuition Per Credit
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
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.
Psychology
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Advance in your career with an online bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus. Increase your marketability by learning career-relevant skills in critical thinking and scientific reasoning. Expand your knowledge base under the direction of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. Earn your degree on your own time with our convenient online courses and save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Apply concepts: Apply relevant concepts, theories, empirical findings, and historical trends to personal, organizational, and social issues.
- Conduct research: Model scientific reasoning by designing, participating in, and evaluating psychological research.
- Think critically: Implement critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, technology-based information literacy, and the scientific approach to solve problems.
- Use ethical principles: Use ethical principles of psychology to evaluate psychological science and practice within professional and personal settings.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate ideas, concepts, arguments, and perspectives during effective interactions with diverse groups in a variety of contexts.
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Required Courses
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 220)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 251) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 300)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 301)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 310) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 341) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 436)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for higher-level education in psychology as well as entry-level or mid-level career paths in a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, law enforcement, and higher education. Potential job titles within specific psychology careers include case manager, social services coordinator, mental health technician, data analyst, public relations specialist, and academic advisor. Please note: Psychologist roles often require a master’s degree or doctoral degree.
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
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
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
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