Time Limitation
All requirements for the master’s degree must be completed within a seven-year period, as established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland. The scheduled time may be computed by noting the date of admission to the Graduate School or by noting the date when credits allowed in transfer were taken, whichever is earlier. The seven-year period is computed on calendar time. For exceptions to this policy, students must submit a petition to the Graduate Programs office.
Academic Hold
Students may be placed on academic hold, which makes them ineligible to register for further courses. This may occur for any of the following reasons:
- Incomplete application materials, such as missing transcripts or letters of recommendation.
- Incomplete undergraduate prerequisites.
- Academic probation.
- Outstanding financial obligations.
- Failure to advance to candidacy.
Students should contact the Graduate Programs office to discuss how to resolve any of the aforementioned issues.
Information and Library Services
UMUC promotes the use of library technology and provides access to a variety of online library resources. Services to students include access to library resources via the Internet.
Students may access an extensive array of online journal databases and national and international newspapers online. Authorized library users may access more than 140 databases, most of which index full-text articles or link to full-text articles covering business, management, computer and information systems, sciences, the social sciences, and education. Database descriptions and tutorials for searching the online library databases are also available.
Writing Resources
The American Psychological Association (APA) editorial style is the standard format for writing all graduate papers.
Information about APA style is available online at www.ed.umuc.edu/library under Citation Resources. Online help from a writing advisor is available from the UMUC Effective Writing Center at www.umuc.edu/ewc.
Program Progression
| Admission Process | |
| 0 credits | Submit application and request transcripts |
| 0-9 credits | Complete the application process |
| 0-9 credits | Complete all undergraduate prerequisites |
| 3-9 credits | Earn full admission status |
| Advancement to Candidacy | |
| 12-18 credits | Meet requirements for advancement to candidacy |
| Practicum/Internship: Counseling | |
| 18+ credits | May apply for counseling practicum/internship |
| Comprehensive Examination and Research/Professional Paper | |
| 30 credits | Enroll in the program capstone course |
| Graduation | |
| 36 credits | Complete requirements for MPA or MS degree |
| 48 credits | Complete requirements for MA or MEd degree |
UMUC Europe Graduate Catalog
Last updated: 26 July 2011