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Gerontology and Aging Services
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
With an online bachelor’s degree in gerontology and aging services from University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll learn about the physiological, social, psychological, and health aspects of aging, and gain an understanding of programs, services, and policies that impact how we age and live as older adults. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, will provide you with hands-on experiences in the aging services sector in preparation for a career that improves quality of life for this important and growing segment of the population.
Program Highlights
- Apply findings: Access, interpret, and apply research findings related to biological, psychological, and social processes in the context of aging.
- Analyze impact: Analyze the impact of factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and social class on the aging process.
- Review policies: Review the development of policies related to aging and their impact on services and organizations for older adults, both locally and nationally.
- Gain experience: Apply knowledge to work with older adults in a chosen area and practice within the legal and ethical standards of the aging services field.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, GERO 100)
- (3 Credits, GERO 301)
- (3 Credits, GERO 302)
- (3 Credits, GERO 306)
- (3 Credits, GERO 311)
- (3 Credits, GERO 320)
- (3 Credits, GERO 338)
- (3 Credits, GERO 342)
- (3 Credits, GERO 390)
- (3 Credits, GERO 427)
- (3 Credits, GERO 486A)
You must take this Workplace Learning course concurrently with a new internship or work project related to your academic program. Prior program approval is required.
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for a number of gerontological careers in areas that include program management, program and policy analysis, services development, and housing and facilities management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
This program is ideal for individuals who already have some healthcare experience or experience with the aging population.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
To up 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Required internship (can be virtual)
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 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.
Health Services Management
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
With an online bachelor’s degree in health services management from University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll be provided with core knowledge and competencies for effective management in the dynamic healthcare environment. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, will teach you to think comprehensively and strategically about healthcare trends so you can lead innovation.
Program Highlights
- Gain business skills: Exercise sound business and financial management principles in healthcare settings through process mapping and strategic planning.
- Apply tech advances: Apply technological advances and emerging trends in the U.S. healthcare system to achieve organizational goals and practices.
- Analyze data: Identify, analyze, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative healthcare data and information for effective decision-making in various healthcare settings.
- Study legal issues: Evaluate legal and ethical issues associated with the planning and delivery of healthcare services.
- Review health policy: Analyze policies related to healthcare management.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, HMGT 300)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 307)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 310)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 320)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 322)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 335)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 372)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 400)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 420)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 435)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 495)
Related Required Courses
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 305)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you to work in the fast-growing field of health services management.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
- This program is designed for entry-level and midcareer professionals.
- We recommend that you have an understanding of the healthcare system overall, as well as knowledge of its specific functions and operations.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 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.
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023-2024 academic year.
With an online nursing degree from University of Maryland Global Campus, you can obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. This bachelor’s degree program provides a pathway for career advancement in clinical management and leadership or public health nursing, as well as preparation for graduate study, by building on your established clinical and practical experiences. This program will help equip you to assume the role of the professional nurse in diverse and challenging settings, take on responsibility for client care, and provide exceptional evidence-based nursing care to patients.
Program Highlights
- Analyze approaches: Demonstrate clinical reasoning in selecting and applying healthcare approaches for individuals, families, and communities.
- Apply research: Evaluate and apply research to promote evidence-based nursing practice.
- Gain leadership skills: Apply management and leadership concepts in various settings to promote health.
- Evaluate health policy: Evaluate and communicate the effects of health policy and healthcare systems on the nursing profession and the delivery of care.
- Learn continuously: Demonstrate an understanding of the value of continuous personal and professional development as healthcare evolves.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, NURS 300)
- (3 Credits, NURS 305)
- (4 Credits, NURS 362)
- (3 Credits, NURS 350)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 372)
- (3 Credits, NURS 410)
- (3 Credits, NURS 420)
- (4 Credits, NURS 462)
- (4 Credits, NURS 485)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
- (4 Credits, BIOL 230)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 Credits)
The following required course may be applied to elective requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 Credits)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and provides preparation for graduate study in nursing.
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
- Clinical practice experience required
- Location restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing for registered nurses (RN to BSN) is only open to students who have an associate's degree in nursing or a diploma from a registered nursing education program that is recognized by the appropriate State Board of Nursing.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Only available to residents of the following states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV.
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