Graduate School Catalog

UMBC is a selective public research university in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The university is in the top tier of research universities nationally; the Carnegie Foundation classifies UMBC as a Doctoral / Research-Extensive university.

Graduate programs at UMBC are designed to serve both professional and research-oriented students. The UMBC Graduate School offers 43 masters degree programs, 24 Ph.D. programs and 31 certificate programs in the natural and social sciences, engineering, public policy, and arts and humanities.

The purpose of this catalog is to provide information about the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to persons who work and study at the university; to persons who may be interested in applying for admissions; and to parents, teachers, counselors and the general public. THIS PUBLICATION IS NEITHER A CONTRACT NOR AN OFFER TO MAKE A CONTRACT. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the university reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided or any other subject addressed on this site. The information on this site is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the university expressly disclaims any liability that otherwise may be incurred.

Regional Accreditation

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-284-5000

Period of Accreditation: Member since 1966
Last Reaffirmed: March 2, 2017
Next Evaluation Visit: 2025-2026

State Authorization 

UMBC is authorized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), the State Licensing Authority, to confer degrees.

Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 North Liberty Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Fax: (410) 332-0270 
Telephone:  (410) 260-4500

Specialized Accreditation by Program

Several of UMBC’s programs have gained specialized accreditation as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information regarding specialized accreditation visit: Accreditation at UMBC

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