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T Benjamin Mossey
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The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is pleased to announce the opening in 1992-93 of its new program in Schwiibisch Gmiind. We are certain that this campus will build successfully upon our more than 40 years of experience in providing rigorous, highquality, American university education around the world.
Since 1949, when UMUC was first invited to offer classes across Europe for Americans serving their country abroad, we have brought university degree programs to 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. During these four decades, over 1,000,000 individuals have studied overseas with UMUC. Many of the United States' most prominent business, diplomatic, political, and military leaders are among our alumni.
Now, thanks to the active support of the City ofSchwiibisch Gmiind, we are establishing a new campus in the heart of Europe. We are ideally situated, intellectually and geographically, to bring to students a fusion ofAmerican and European education and culture. Our curriculum reflects this vision. Our faculty are all teachers of proven quality who have lived and worked in Europe and the United States. Our student body will be international, coming from the United States, Europe, and elsewhere.
Classes at Schwiibisch Gmiind will be small in size and will emphasize rigorous academic
standards and the best in classroom teaching. Students will benefit from the expertise of America's most international university and from the strength and diversity of one of its
largest and most eminent university systems.
The UMUC program in Schwiibisch Gmiind is more than just another opportunity to study in
Europe. What we are offering is a university education and experience not elsewhere to be found -one that will become increasingly meaningful as Europe and the United States,
together with the rest of the world, forge new, dynamic partnerships around the globe.
We invite you to join us in these exciting times by applying for admission as a University of Maryland University College student in Schwiibisch Gmiind. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. ....................................................... University of Maryland System University of Maryland University College The Schwabisch Gmund Program The City of Schwabisch Gmund
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STUDENT LIFE
Facilities Extracurricular Activities
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ADMISSION. ............................................................
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TUITION AND FEES. ...................................................
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FINANCIAL AID. ........................................................
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SOURCES OF CREDIT l5 ACADEMIC ADVISING l7 ACADEMIC POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND HONORS 19 DEGREE PROGRAMS 23
Baccalaureate Requirements
Academic Concentration Requirements
Business and Management
Computer Studies
Contemporary German/European Studies
International Studies
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 29 ADMINISTRATION L13 INDEX L15 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 1992-93 Inside Back Cover University Policy Statements
The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University of Maryland University College. There are occasional changes in the general regulations and academic requirements. Procedures have been established for making changes that
protect the institution's integrity and each student's interests and welfare. When a curriculum requirement or a graduation requirement is altered, it is
made retroactive only if it is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation.
Accreditation
University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nondiscrimination
The University of Maryland University College welcomes applications from prospective students and employees regardless of race, age, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. NTRODUCTON
• University of Maryland System
At any time of the day, in more than two dozen countries around the world, the University of Maryland System (UMS) is at work. Students are exploring the worlds of computer science and medieval music. They're learning to care for the old and inspire the young. They're writing plays and reading the law. Faculty members are making contributions in fields as diverse as physics, art history, economics, and zoology. Medical researchers are fighting AIDS, cancer, and schizophrenia in the lab, while environmental scientists conduct experiments of global significance on all seven continents from the tropics to both poles.
UMS traces its roots to Baltimore where, in 1807, three physicians founded the fifth medical school in the United States. Today, UMS links Maryland to the world. Through its agreements with almost 200 universities and research organizations in more than 70 nations, UMS is an international leader in such fields as agriculture, biotechnology, communications, engineering, entrepreneurship, restaurant and hotel management, poultry technology, and environmental science.
• University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
University College, which first offered courses overseas in 1949, has as one of its primary missions bringing the resources of the University of Maryland System throughout the State and around the world. Last year, UMUC offered courses in 23 countries on four conti-
UMS is one of the 10 largest state university systems in the United States. It ranks among the top 15 universities in the nation in attracting international faculty and students. The 131,500 students who enroll in its classes annually select from 700 academic programs with courses offered by more than 9,000 faculty. UMS alumni number almost 470,000. Around the world, they have distinguished themselves in professional and public life.
Today's University of Maryland System consists of eleven degree-granting institutions: Bowie State University, Coppin State College, Frostburg State University, Salisbury State University, Towson State University, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland at Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and University of Maryland University College. In addition, there are three major research and service components: the Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies, the Maryland Biotechnology Institute, and the Maryland Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
nents. The observation made three decades ago by a Commencement speaker at ceremonies in Tokyo that "the sun never sets on the University of Maryland" is as true today as it was then. Schwabisch Gmiind is the newest location of this worldwide university.
l • The Schwabisch Gmiind Program
The University of Maryland University College, Schwiibisch Gmund residential campus was established in 1992 for students seeking a well-rounded curriculum leading to the American degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
All students at Schwiibisch Gmund take a rigorous core of general education courses. After successfully completing their freshman and sophomore requirements, Maryland students at Schwiibisch Gmund may concentrate in Business and Management, Computer Studies, International Studies, or Contemporary German/European Studies. Through this undergraduate program, UMUC endeavors to enrich the intellectual lives of students, promote their careers, and enhance the contributions they can make to other individuals and to society as a whole. To provide students with the best of both worlds -an American education while studying in Europe -UMUC takes advantage of the rich cultural diversity of its international setting. A variety of cultural study tours, special academic and cultural seminars and independent study courses are offered re~ularly. These courses and tours are conducted in Germany as well as in other European countries.
With a small-college environment, a highly qualified faculty, stimulating classes, and personalized attention, Schwiibisch Gmund offers an experience that promotes the true spirit of education: a balanced development of intellectual and social skills and competencies.
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• The City of Schwabisch Gmiind
Schwiibisch Gmund, located 53 kilometers (33 miles) east of Stuttgart, is a thriving community that spans centuries of history. Old traditions and new ideas exist side by side, imparting a special flavor and excitement. In artists' workshops, silverware, jewelry, and handcrafted objects are made in traditional ways while in laboratories, engineers and scientists perfect the materials of our high-tech age. In addition to its Maryland program, the city hosts a College of Education, the College for Design, and the Computer Training Center. Major universities are nearby in Stuttgart, Tubingen, Ulm, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Augsburg, and Wurzburg.
Schwiibisch Gmund is, however, more than a place to study and work; the city's style, culture, and eight centuries of architectural monuments invite you to linger, to stroll, and to enjoy the atmosphere. One has only to walk through narrow passageways and winding streets to discover idyllic comers and history portrayed in stone. The experience of Schwiibisch Gmund becomes even more special during festivals, when the local citizens gather to celebrate and commemorate traditional cultural events and customs.
Schwiibisch Gmund and its environs offer many activities for outdoor enthusiasts. With the densely wooded Swabian Forest, plateaus, and farmers' meadows to the north and the Swabian Highlands to the south, the Schwiibisch Gmund region of Germany offers numerous opportunities for hiking, bicycling, jogging, cross-country skiing, exploring, camping, picnicking, or just relaxing. STUDENT LFE
Job Opportunity Center
• Facilities
The Job Opportunity Center is designed to Located just a short walk from the city's serve students seeking to work while attending 12th-century Altstadt, UMUC's Schwabisch classes. Jobs are advertised as they become Gmiind campus is integrated into a newly
available.
developed university park. Large and small classrooms, lecture halls, the library, the student union, residence halls, computer laboraRecreational
Facilities
tories, and the gymnasium are all located conveniently on campus.
Recreational facilities are plentiful. Basketball, volleyball, and tennis facilities are all located on campus. A large indoor swimming Computer Labs complex and an ice-skating rink are several minutes away. Cross-country ski trails are The University's computer labs provide within walking distance of the campus, and access to state-of-the-art hardware and softdownhill ski slopes may be reached in about an ware. Students use computers in computer
hour by car or train.
courses and in other courses in which computer work is assigned.
• Living Arrangements
Student Union At the present time, three residence halls Students have access to a newly renovated are available for students. In addition to proStudent Union. This facility is the heart of dayviding supervision, specially trained student time and evening extracurricular activities.
Resident Assistants (RA) are appointed to each residence hall to respond to student needs. The RAs help foster an environment which supBookstore ports academic and personal development.
Textbooks are ordered in conjunction with Students are housed in fully-equipped single each course offered at Schwabisch Gmiind.
or double rooms containing study and sleeping The bookstore also provides general school areas. Study rooms, lounges, game rooms, and supplies and offers the student an opportunity laundry facilities are also provided. The housto purchase such items as sweatshirts, T-shirts, ing staff makes every effort to accommodate mugs, and stationery.
roommate preferences. Students may request a nonsmoking roommate.
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Furnishings
Students may bring items such as posters and area rugs to make their rooms more personal and comfortable. Stereos and video equipment are permitted, but only if the volume of the unit cannot be heard outside of the student's room.
Application for a Residence Hall
New students will be sent a housing packet and questionnaire regarding housing and roommate preferences. The completed Residence Hall Application, the results of a complete physical examination, and the room deposit must be returned to reserve a room. After receiving these items, the Student Life Office will confirm the residence hall room assignment. The room deposit will be refunded if a written cancellation of the request is received prior to I August for the fall semester, 1 January for the spring semester, or 1 June for the summer semester.
• Student Activities
Listed below are some of the boards, committees, organizations, and activities in which students participate.
Extracurricular Committee
The Extracurricular Committee provides an opportunity for students to learn budgeting and decision-making skills in areas that affect their daily lives. This committee of student, faculty, and administration representatives is responsible for allocating the funding for various programs.
Hearing Board
The Hearing Board is composed of stUdent, faculty, and administration representatives. The Board reviews student disciplinary appeals and makes recommendations to the Resident Dean for appropriate action.
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Academic Clubs
Clubs developed in conjunction with course offerings typically include the German Club, International Studies Club, Computer Club, Business Society, Art Club, Theater Club, etc.
Scholars' Program
Students who attain academic excellence are invited to participate in specially organized cultural and social events throughout the semester. The program provides academically talented students the opportunity to exchange ideas and to deepen their understanding and appreciation of western culture through attending theater productions, opera, concerts, art exhibitions, special interest exhibits, and lectures. The student-scholar members of the program encourage other students to partake of the cultural riches available throughout southern Germany and nearby western, central, and eastern European centers.
Extracurricular Activities
The Student Life Office promotes extracurricular activities, organizes sports and club programs, maintains the extracurricular budget, and coordinates activities in the student lounge and other recreational areas on campus.
As an integral part of the total educational experience, students are offered a wide range of extracurricular programs. Through involvement in these activities, students continue to develop skills in such areas as leadership, use of leisure time, financial management, crosscultural awareness, and interpersonal communication.
Sports Programs
Students are encouraged to participate in sports programs. The programs provide students with the opportunity to participate in competitive sports. Teams will compete in community and international tournaments in sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc. In addition, the Sports Program works in conjunction with the Resident Assistant program in offering a comprehensive intramural program consisting of competition among the residence halls in various sports and games. Recreational Clubs
Recreational clubs form each year according to student interest. The Ski Club, for example, will sponsor numerous outings during the winter months.
Cultural Activities and Study Tours
The cultural life of nearby Stuttgart and the historical treasures of Swabia are readily accessible to interested students at Schwabisch Gmiind. The Cultural Activities and Study Tours Office assists in making arrangements for concert, theater, and opera tickets, and museum and gallery visits. The office also provides advice for individual travel, including information about national and international youth travel programs and rail reductions available to Maryland students.
The University provides, through the Cultural Activities and Study Tours Office, a rich program of educational tours emphasizing cultural aspects of places visited. Each tour is accompanied by faculty members and University staff. Family members and friends are welcome to participate. Hotel accommodations, certain meals, transportation, and background information are provided. All tours are scheduled to take place on weekends and during school breaks, without interfering with the students' regular class schedule.
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THE CAMPUS ADMSSON
• Requirements for Admission
Freshman applicants are required to earn a U. S. high school diploma or equivalent prior to their first registration. Applicants should be certain that their final high school or equivalent transcripts are sent directly to the University prior to enrolling. All admissions are contingent upon satisfactory completion of current coursework.
Freshman Admission
1. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is required. Applicants must take the SAT prior to admission. Information about the SAT may be obtained by calling (609-771-7600) or writing to:
College Board
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 0854]-6200
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A cumulative grade point average will be calculated by the University based on the academic courses completed in high school.
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Freshman applicants should meet one of the following combinations of high school grade point average and SAT scores:
High School Grade Point Average Minimum Combined (Based on a 4.0 Scale) SAT Score
3.00 and above
850
2.50 to 2.99
900
2.00 to 2.49
950
less than 2.00
1000
4. Applicants must have completed the following courses in high school:
English Social Science/History Science
Mathematics 4 years 3 years 2 years. Both years laboratory based. 3 years. Equivalent to Algebra I, Algebra II and Plane Geometry.
In addition, students should have taken at
least two years of a foreign language.
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Since the language of instruction is English, students who have graduated from a secondary school where the primary language was not English must demonstrate language proficiency in English. Normally, this will be accomplished by achieving a score of at least 550 on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who have not taken the TOEFL may be admitted provisionally provided they achieve a comparable score on the University's English language proficiency test.
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Students who are uncertain if they meet the minimum admissions requirements noted above may write to the Admissions Office for assistance in determining whether they are eligible for provisional admission.
Transfer, Semester-Abroad, and Year-Abroad Student Admission
Applicants who have enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of college-level work are defined as transfer students. Transfer students must have a minimum C average (2.00 on a
7 Payment must be made in U.S. dollars by
international bank draft, cashier's check,
Visa, MasterCard, or Eurocard. Do not send
cash. All bank fees and commissions
charged for collection of funds are payable
by the applicant.
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Submit all official records (transcripts) and certificates of completion from any secondary schools, colleges, or universities attended. Only official records which have been sent by the issuing institutions directly to University of Maryland University College will be considered as a basis of admission.
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Arrange for your SAT and TOEFL scores to be submitted directly and immediately by the testing agencies to University of Maryland University College at the address above. Be certain to designate CODE NUMBER 1653 for SAT scores and CODE NUMBER 9793 for TOEFL scores.
4.00 scale) at their institution to be eligible for admission. If an applicant previously attended more than one institution, a cumulative average will be used. Transfer, semester-abroad and year-abroad students must meet the same admissions requirements including SAT and TOEFL scores.
• Application Procedure
1. Submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission with the application fee of 50 to:
University of Maryland University College Schwiibisch Gmiind Admissions Office Postfach 2023 7070 Schwiibisch Gmiind Germany
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TUTON & FEES
• Application Fee
The nonrefundable application fee is 50. Applicants who have previously attended any division of the University of Maryland System are not required to pay this fee.
• Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for the 1992-93 academic year are as follows:
Tuition 2,000 Board (full) 13,750
• Textbook Costs
It is estimated that the total textbook cost per student for two semesters will be approximately 450.00)
Mandatory fees include:
(1) the instructional materials fee for supplies, materials, and other items; (2) the student activities/student services fee for various student activities, publications and counseling services; and (3) the Student Union fee.
Health Insurance Fee
Late Registration Fee (10.00)
Property Damage Charge
All students are required to subscribe to a health and hospitalization insurance policy that will be available at Schwiibisch Gmiind. Detailed information about this policy will be provided during the application process.
Charged to students who do not register and make full payment of fees prior to the last day of student advising and group orientation.
An administrative fee charged to students who withdraw from a course.
Students will be charged for damage to property or equipment. When responsibility for the damage can be determined, the individual st
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