Undergraduate Catalog - UMUC Europe

BACHELOR’S DEGREES
MAJOR, MINOR, AND
64
Credits
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS 70–79
A. Academic Major 30–38
The number of credits required to complete an academic major
varies according to academic program. At least half the credits
earned within the major must be upper-level credit (i.e., in courses
numbered 300 and higher) and must be earned through UMUC.
No grade may be lower than C. Specific coursework is prescribed for
each major and is described in the following section.
Students may receive a dual major upon completion of all
requirements for both majors, including the required minimum
number of credits for each major and all related requirements for
both majors; however, the same course may not be used to fulfill
requirements for more than one major. Certain restrictions apply for
double majors (including use of credit and acceptable combinations
of majors). Students may not major in two programs with excessive
overlap of required coursework. Students should consult an advisor
before selecting a double major.
B. Academic Minor 15–17
Choosing a minor is strongly encouraged even though it is optional
for all but accounting majors. Students may not take a major and
minor in the same area and may not receive a double minor. The
number of credits required to complete an academic minor varies
according to academic program. At least half the credits earned
within the minor must be upper-level (unless otherwise specified)
and must be earned through UMUC. No grade may be lower
than C. Specific coursework is prescribed for each minor and is
described in the following section.
C. Electives 24–49
Electives may be taken in any academic discipline. No more than
21 credits may consist of vocational or technical credit. Pass/Fail
credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits, may be applied toward
electives only.
SUMMARY OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements 41 credits
Academic Major 30-38 credits
Academic Minor (optional) 15-17 credits
Electives 24-49 credits
Total 120 credits
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C).
Minimum 45 credits of upper-level credit. A minimum
of 30 credits at UMUC, including at least half the
credits earned for the major and at least half for
the minor, and including at least 15 credits of
upper-level credit.
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG | 2011-2012
Overall Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
In addition to the general education requirements and
the major, minor, and elective requirements, the overall
requirements listed here pertain to all bachelor’s degrees
1. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits.
2. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average
of 2.0 (C) overall, and a minimum grade of C (2.0) for
any course applied to the academic major or minor.
3. Within the 120 credits required, the following coursework
must be taken through UMUC
G 30 credits (normally the final 30)
G Half of the required number of credits within both the
major and the minor
G 15 credits at the upper level (i.e., earned in courses
numbered 300 to 499), preferably within the major or
minor
4. At least 45 credits must be upper-level credit and include
G At least one-half the credits required for the major
G 3 credits in upper-level advanced writing
The remaining upper-level hours may be earned in any
part of the curriculum.
5. At least half the required number of credits for any
academic major or minor must be earned through graded
coursework. Credit earned by examination, portfolio
assessment, internships/Cooperative Education, or noncollegiate
training does not count as graded coursework.
A maximum of six 1-credit courses may be applied to a
major or minor.
Total Degree Requirements 120