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Online Bachelor's Degrees
UMGC offers online bachelor’s degrees in today’s most in-demand fields.
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- Accounting
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- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity Management and Policy
- Digital Media and Web Technology
- East Asian Studies
- English
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- General Studies
- Gerontology and Aging Services
- Graphic Communication
- Health Services Management
- History
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities
- Information Systems Management
- Investigative Forensics
- Laboratory Management
- Legal Studies
- Management Studies
- Marketing
- Nursing for Registered Nurses
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Safety Administration
- Social Science
- Software Development and Security
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Accounting Minor
African American Studies Minor
A minor in African American studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following:
- AASP 201 or any other course in African American Studies
- ENGL 363
- ENGL 364
- HIST 461
It is recommended that you take AASP 201 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).
Art History Minor
Art Minor
Biology Minor
Business Administration Minor
Communication Studies Minor
Computer Science Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Cybersecurity Minor
Digital Media and Web Technology Minor
Diversity Awareness Minor
A minor in diversity awareness requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following courses:
- ANTH 346
- BEHS 220
- BEHS 320
- GERO 311
- GERO 427
- PSYC 338
- PSYC 354
- SOCY 325
- SOCY 423
- SOCY 426
- SPCH 324
- SPCH 482
- WMST 200
It is recommended that you take BEHS 220 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).
East Asian Studies Minor
A minor in East Asian studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework, which must include ASTD 284 and ASTD 285. The remaining 9 credits can be chosen from the East Asian studies major requirements.
Economics Minor
Emergency Management Minor
A minor in emergency management requires the completion of the following courses:
- EMGT 302
- EMGT 304
- EMGT 312
- EMGT 308
- EMGT 314
If you complete an undergraduate degree at UMGC with a minor in emergency management, you could be eligible to reduce your coursework for a related master's degree with a vertical pathway.
English Minor
Environmental Management Minor
A minor in environmental management requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from those listed in the requirements for the major in environmental management.
It is recommended that you take ENMT 301 as the first course in the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).
Finance Minor
Fire Service Administration Minor
Forensics Minor
Gerontology and Aging Services Minor
Health Services Management Minor
History Minor
Homeland Security Minor
A minor in homeland security requires the completion of the following courses:
- HMLS 302
- HMLS 406
- HMLS 408
- HMLS 414
- HMLS 416
If you complete an undergraduate degree at UMGC with a minor in homeland security, you could be eligible to reduce your coursework for a related master's degree with a vertical pathway.
Human Resource Management Minor
Information Systems Management Minor
Law for Business Minor
Marketing Minor
Mathematical Sciences Minor
Natural Science Minor
Personal Financial Planning Minor
A minor in personal financial planning requires the completion of the following courses:
- FINC 321
- FINC 352
- ACCT 323
- FINC 355
- FINC 490
As a personal financial planning minor, you will already have taken five of the six courses required to complete the Certified Financial Planner Board-approved course of study that will qualify you for the CFP exam. But you do not have to currently be enrolled at UMGC to take these classes. The CFP Board-approved course of study is available to any individual that is interested in earning the CFP certification.
Philosophy Minor
Political Science Minor
Psychology Minor
A minor in psychology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in psychology, as follows:
- Choose one of the following foundation courses:
- PSYC 100
- PSYC 300
- STAT 200
- Choose one course from each of the following groupings:
- Biological: PSYC 301, PSYC 310, or PSYC 341
- Social: PSYC 321, PSYC 351, or PSYC 354
- Professional: PSYC 335, PSYC 353, or PSYC 436
- Take any additional PSYC course
Public Safety Administration Minor
Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Minor
Sociology Minor
Speech Communication Minor
A minor in speech communication requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework. All SPCH and COMM courses apply, but at least 9 credits must be earned in SPCH courses.
It is recommended that you take COMM 300 and SPCH 100 as the first courses for the minor (if you have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).
Terrorism and Critical Infrastructure Minor
Women's Studies Minor
A minor in women's studies requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework chosen from the following courses:
- Any WMST courses
- BEHS 220
- BEHS 343
- BEHS 453
- ENGL 250
- GERO 311
- HIST 377
- PSYC 338
- SOCY 325
- SOCY 443
- SOCY 462
- SPCH 324
It is recommended that you take WMST 200 as the first course for the minor (if you have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).
Requirements for All Minors
Requirements for all minors are outlined on the Bachelor's Degree Requirements webpage.
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Earn Your Second Bachelor's Degree
If you've already got one bachelor's degree, you can take your education even further. Did you know that in as few as 30 credits, you could earn a second bachelor's degree at UMGC? This is a great option if you're interested in a career change.