School of Undergraduate Studies – Programs

UMUC's Gerontology Program received the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) regional Mid-Atlantic Award for Program Excellence and UCEA's National Award for Outstanding Credit Program.

Related Certificates:

• Bio-Security
• Clinical Mental Health Care
• Diversity Awareness
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Health Issues for the Aging Adult
• Human Development
• Laboratory Management

Psychology, Social Science, and Science

In today’s world, only one thing’s for certain: change. And as the pace of change accelerates, businesses, government institutions, and non-profit organizations are faced with increasingly complex issues. To meet these challenges, they need people who understand social systems and the natural world in which they live and work. Above all, communities need people who are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in society. For people like you who have that passion, UMUC offers degrees that help you further tailor your education to your specific needs and interests.

Majors:

• Biotechnology (BTPS) *
• Environmental Management
• Gerontology
• Laboratory Management (BTPS) *
• Psychology
• Social Science

Minors:

• Biology
• Environmental Management
• Gerontology
• Mathematical Science
• Microbiology
• Natural Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

* Available only to students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in an appropriate field from a community college with which UMUC has an articulation agreement. Students should consult an advisor before selecting these majors.