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Applied Technology
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Get a broad overview of the fields of technology and information systems by earning an online bachelor’s degree in applied technology from University of Maryland Global Campus. This unique program allows you the freedom to take courses from a variety of subject areas relating to information technology. You’ll be guided in these courses by UMGC’s world-class faculty members, who bring decades of real-world experience with them to the classroom. You’ll also be able to save valuable time and money on your degree, thanks to our generous transfer credit policy and multiple scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Ready to push your career forward? Apply today!

Program Highlights
  • Think critically: Apply critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills while using computing technologies and methodologies.
  • Put concepts into practice: Combine concepts and practices in modern IT and information systems with fundamental concepts in other fields to develop computing-based multidimensional approaches to problem-solving.
  • Communicate effectively: Develop oral and written communication skills to present computing-based solutions to complex problems.
  • Develop career goals: Analyze insights about your personal and professional goals.
Required Courses

Take the following courses:

  • 9 credits chosen from courses required for a single computer-related major (artificial intelligence, computer information systems, computer science, cyber operations, cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, data science, or web technology and digital design); at least 3 of these credits must be upper level
  • 18 credits of coursework in any discipline other than the computer-related discipline chosen as a focus area; you may take courses in multiple disciplines to fulfill this requirement
  • (3 Credits, APTC 495) as the last course in the major
Career Preparation

The skills you learn in this program are universal and can be applied across almost every industry. This program is designed to help prepare you for careers within the public sector, the private sector, or the non-profit sector. Potential job titles include IT security specialist, business intelligence analyst, IT project manager, social media strategist, risk management analyst, and user experience designer.

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
  • $337 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.

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Computer Science
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Find success in a growing industry by earning an online bachelor's degree in computer science at University of Maryland Global Campus. Learn from experienced faculty members who are industry experts in the field. Build essential skills that can transfer over to a number of industries. And take charge of your learning experience by utilizing our convenient online courses and no-cost electronic resources. You can also save time and money with a variety of scholarship opportunities and our generous transfer credit policy. Get started today!

Program Highlights
  • Analyze problems: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Identify solutions: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Make informed judgments: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Engage as a leader: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • Apply theory: Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Required Courses
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 150)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 115)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 215)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 220)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 310)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 315)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 345)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 412)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 427)
  • (3 Credits, CMSC 451)

Major Elective Courses

Take three courses (9 credits) chosen from a specified group of courses. We have outlined a set of elective course recommendations grouped by topic under Explore Elective Recommendations.

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, CMSC 495)

Related Required Courses

The following required courses (6 credits) may be applied to general education requirements:

  • (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
  • (3 Credits, STAT 200)

The following required course (4 credits) may be applied to elective requirements:

  • (4 Credits, MATH 140)

Career Preparation

This degree program is designed to help you prepare for computer science careers in many industries, including data processing, healthcare, information security, finance, and more. Potential job titles include computer scientist, software engineer, database administrator, and computer systems architect.

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

We recommend you have previous professional programming experience or experience programming as a hobby.

Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $337 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.

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Web & Digital Design
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Learn career-relevant skills and improve your visibility in the market with an online bachelor’s degree in web and digital design from University of Maryland Global Campus. Explore the latest principles, software, and theories of web and digital design as you familiarize yourself with one of our three design-related degree focus areas. Earn your degree on your own time with our convenient online courses. Plus, our generous transfer credit policy can allow you to save time and money while you study. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!

Program Highlights
  • Create digital products: Create digital products, such as graphics, interactive digital media, and web applications, that utilize current or emerging technologies to meet customer requirements and usability standards.
  • Manage projects: Apply sound business principles and project management techniques to manage a digital media or web design project from conceptualization to deployment.
  • Learn programming: Utilize scripting and programming languages to develop interactive digital media or web applications that meet technical specifications and quality standards.
  • Meet high standards: Assess the cultural, ethical, and legal implications of producing and distributing interactive digital media, products, or platforms.
  • Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders about technology and digital media.
Required Courses
  • Take the following two required courses:
    • (3 Credits, WDDE 290)
    • (3 Credits, WDDE 295)
    • Take 7 upper-level WDDE courses (21 credits).

Degree Focus (Recommended)

To align with the 7 upper-level WDDE course requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to better support your career interests:

Web Design
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 365)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 375)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 325)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 390)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 385)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 395)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 480)
Digital Design
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 310)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 315)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 325)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 320)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 425)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 340)
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 350)
Augmented/Virtual Reality
  • (3 Credits, WDDE 360)
  • (3 Credits, XRDE 315)
  • (3 Credits, XRDE 330)
  • (3 Credits, XRDE 335)
  • (3 Credits, XRDE 310)
  • (3 Credits, XRDE 490)
  • Any upper-level WDDE course

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, WDDE 495)
Career Preparation

This degree program is designed to help you thrive in a variety of careers in the field of web design and graphic design. Potential job titles include extended reality (XR) designer, special effects artist, web developer, animator, web designer, and graphic designer. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers. 

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
  • $337 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.

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