University of Maryland Global Campus Asia offers just the program you need to help prepare you for the next step in your information technology or computer science career.
Information Technology
Prepare for a career in computer science or information technology with a degree or certificate from UMGC Asia.
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Specializations
Computer Studies Curriculum
Required Courses
Courses in the Computer Studies Curriculum (25 Credits)
- CMIS 102 or a programming language course
- Computer studies–related courses (12 Credits)—Chosen from any CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, IFSM, or SDEV courses
- Elective courses (10 Credits)—Courses that may be applicable to a BS in a computing field are recommended.
General Education Requirements
Specific recommendations for fulfilling the general education requirements in each category are provided in the degree plan for the general curriculum and each specialization.
Note: Any course that may be applied toward a general education requirement is considered a general education elective. Credit applied to general education requirements may not be applied toward major, minor, or elective requirements. Courses applied to general education requirements may not be taken pass/fail.
Communications
9 Credits
- WRTG 111 or other writing course
- WRTG 112
- A course in communication, writing, or speech (3 credits)
ENGL 102, ENGL 281, JOUR 201 and all 3-credit COMM, SPCH, and WRTG courses (except those number 486A and 486B) apply.
No more than 3 credits in writing may be earned by examination.
Mathematics
3 Credits
MATH 105, MATH 107, MATH 115, MATH 140, STAT 200, or a mathematcis course approved by the department.
Must be completed within the first 24 credits. Prerequisites must be fulfilled before taking MATH 108, MATH 140, or any highernumbered MATH or STAT courses.
Note: Check individual curricula for recommended math courses.
Arts and Humanities
6 Credits
Two 3-credit courses chosen from the following disciplines:
ARTH, ARTT, ASTD (depending on course content), ENGL (except ENGL 281 and ENGL 384), GRCO, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language.
Behavioral and Social Sciences
6 Credits
Two 3-credit courses chosen from the following disciplines:
AASP (AASP 201 only), ANTH, ASTD (depending on course content), BEHS, CCJS (CCJS 100, CCJS 105, CCJS 350, CCJS 360, and CCJS 461 only), ECON, GEOG, GERO (except GERO 342 and GERO 351), GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or WMST (WMST 200 only).
Biological and Physical Sciences
7 Credits
A science lecture course (3 credits) with related laboratory course (1 credit) or a science course combining lecture and laboratory (4 credits).
Any other science course (3 credits)
Courses from the following disciplines apply: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, NSCI, NUTR, or PHYS. Science courses in other disciplines may also apply.
Research and Computing Literacy
4 Credits
LIBS 150
One 3-credit course or three 1-credit courses in computing or information technology (3 credits)
Unless otherwise specified, upper- or lower-level courses designated CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CMST, CSIA, IFSM, and SDEV and ACCT 326 apply. Refer to your specific curriculum for requirements or recommendations.
Why Study IT at UMGC?
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Develop highly marketable skills: UMGC IT and computer science programs are designed with input from today's top employers, providing you with technical, operational, and problem-solving skills for career advancement.
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Prepare for certification: Our curriculum can help you prepare for certification exams, including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+).
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Learn from scholar-practitioners: Many of our IT faculty bring professional experience at the highest levels in government and private industry.
IT & Computer Science Quick Facts
Top 5
technology jobs are computer systems analyst, software developer, web developer, IT manager, and information security analyst
Source: U.S. News & World Report | "Best Technology Jobs" | 2016
12%
growth in the computer and information technology job market is projected between 2014 and 2024
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | "Occupational Outlook Handbook" | 2015