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Use the four-year academic pathways for each UMBC major/program listed below as a resource for major exploration and development of an individualized degree plan.
Please note that these academic pathways are sample pathways. Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, will create an individualized degree plan, reflecting their academic preparation, interests and goals. Students are strongly encouraged to develop an individualized degree plan by no later than 45 credits earned and to update the plan regularly, in consultation with an academic advisor.
For complete information on degree requirements, reference the Undergraduate Course Catalog (catalog.umbc.edu ).
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Africana Studies - B.A.
American Studies - B.A.
Ancient Studies - B.A.
Anthropology - B.A.
Asian Studies - B.A.
Biological Sciences - B.A.
Biological Sciences - B.S.
Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Biotechnology/Bioengineering - B.S.
Chemical Engineering - Environmental Engineering and Sustainability - B.S.
Chemical Engineering - Traditional - B.S.
Chemistry - B.A.
Chemistry - B.S.
Computer Engineering - Communications - B.S.
Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity - B.S.
Computer Engineering - Electronic Systems - B.S.
Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning - B.S.
Computer Science - B.S.
Computer Science - Cybersecurity - B.S.
Computer Science - Data Science - B.S.
Computer Science - Game Development - B.S.
Dance - Accelerated - B.A.
Dance - B.A.
Economics - B.A.
Economics - Financial Economics - B.S.
Education - Biology Education - B.A.
Education - Chemistry Education Biochemistry Track - B.A.
Education - Chemistry Education Physical Chemistry Track - B.A.
Education - Middle Grades STEM
Education - Physics Education - B.A.
Emergency Health Services - Management - B.S.
Emergency Health Services - Paramedic - B.S.
English - Communications & Technology - B.A.
English - Literature - B.A.
Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies - B.A.
Geography & Environmental Systems - Environmental Science & Geography - B.S.
Geography & Environmental Systems - Geography & Environmental Studies - B.A.
Global Studies - B.A.
Public Health - Health Policy (Track II) - B.A.
Public Health - Health Services Administration (Track I) - B.A.
Public Health - Public Health (Track III) - B.A.
History - B.A.
Information Systems - B.S.
Individualized Study - Individualized Study - B.A./B.S.
Management of Aging Services - B.A.
Mathematics - B.A.
Mathematics - B.S.
Mechanical Engineering - B.S.
Media and Communication Studies - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - Applied Linguistics - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - French One-Language Option - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - French Two-Language Option - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - German One-Language Option – Advanced Language Studies - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - German One-Language Option – Cultural Studies - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - German Two-Language Option - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - Language & Cultural Studies - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - Russian One-Language Option - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - Russian Two-Language Option - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - Spanish One-Language Option - B.A.
Modern Language, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication - Spanish Two-Language Option - B.A.
Music - Choral Music Education - B.A.
Music - Instrumental Music Education - B.A.
Music - Jazz Studies - B.A.
Music - Music Composition - B.A.
Music - Music Performance - Instrumental Track - B.A.
Music - Music Performance - Vocal Track - B.A.
Music - Music Technology - B.A.
Philosophy - B.A.
Physics - B.S.
Political Science - B.A.
Psychology - B.A.
Psychology - B.S.
Social Work - B.A.
Sociology - B.A.
Statistics - B.S.
Theatre - Acting - B.F.A.
Theatre - Design & Production Track - B.A.
Theatre - Theatre Studies Track - B.A.
Visual Arts - Animation Concentration - B.A.
Visual Arts - Animation Concentration - B.F.A.
Visual Arts - Art History and Museum Studies Concentration - B.A.
Visual Arts - Cinematic Arts Concentration - B.A.
Visual Arts - Cinematic Arts Concentration - B.F.A.
Visual Arts - Graphic Design Concentration - B.A.
Visual Arts - Graphic Design Concentration - B.F.A.
Visual Arts - Intermedia Concentration - B.F.A
Visual Arts - Photography Concentration - B.A.
Visual Arts - Photography Concentration - B.F.A.
Visual Arts - Print Media Concentration - B.A.
Visual Arts - Print Media Concentration - B.F.A.
Business Technology Administration - B.A.
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology - B.S.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - B.S.
Translational Life Science Technology - Bioinformatics Track - B.S.
Translational Life Science Technology - Traditional Track - B.S.