- How many credits are required to complete the track?
- Is admission limited to only students with an undergraduate degree in an EMS related field?
- Do I have to quit my current job or take time off to complete a semester long internship?
- Is a thesis required?
- What is the capstone experience?
- Are courses offered only online?
- I am a foreign student. Can I be approved to attend this program as an on-campus student?
- How long will it take me to complete the program?
- Are courses offered during the summer?
- Will I need a computer and high-speed Internet connection to take courses online?
- Are all online courses asynchronous or do I have to be online at a particular time?
- Will I ever have to physically come to the UMBC campus?
- As an online student, will I be able to access online UMBC library materials?
- Will I be assigned an adviser who will work with me to develop my program of instruction and provide academic guidance?
- I’m weak in statistics and have had little exposure to formal research. Will this be a determent to completing the program?
- What if something comes up at work or home that prevents me from taking courses for a semester or two? Will I have to drop out of the program?
- Are there grants or scholarships available for Graduate students? How can I fund my Graduate degree?
Track Specific FAQ