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Understanding a Liberal Arts Education
Ms. Ericka ThompsonOffice for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising
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Topics
Welcome, Parents & Family Members!
Why is Academic Advising Important?Components of the UMBC DegreeValue of a Liberal Arts Education
Special Opportunities at UMBC
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Advising is…
A partnership between student
and advisor that supports: Choice of major & career
Course selection, credit loadProgress toward degreeAdjustment to college/UMBC
Academic enrichment—research, study abroad, internships
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Advisors at UMBC
Most advisors are professors in the student’s major
Some large
depts also have professional advisors
(Psychology, Engineering, Biology)
Exploratory students (no declared major) advised in the Office for Academic Advising
Specialized advising for pre-health professions, Honors College, athletes, students in academic difficulty, intl. students
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What Parents Need to Know about Advising
Every student is required to meet with an advisor every
semester.
The student makes the appointment!
Students who do not find their initial advisor helpful may request a new advisor.
Students are encouraged to talk to more than one advisor.
Students who use the advising system make better decisions, graduate sooner.
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UMBC Extra Credit
Helps students stay on track to graduation and beyond
Students receive brief, attention-grabbing e-mails 5-6 times each semester
E-mail leads to a site where timely topics are presented:
How to Find a Mentor
Evaluating Grad Schools
Importance of Internships
Effective Resumes
Planning for Graduation
Using Social Media Well
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UMBC Bachelors Degree
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UMBC offers 45 majors!
Depth
in one area
Requires from 30-80+ credits
Pre-professional study (pre-med, pre-law) is not an academic major
Recommend declare major by ~45 credits, sooner if ready
Interdisciplinary studies =
design your own major
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MajorSlide9
English Composition
1 “Writing Intensive” course
Arts & Humanities (3 courses)
Social Sciences (3 courses)
Math (1 college level course)Science (2 courses, at least one with lab)
Global Cultures (1-2 courses)
Foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level
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General EducationSlide10
Other University Requirements
To graduate, every UMBC
student must complete:At least 120 academic credits
At least 45 credits in 300 & 400 level courses (junior/senior level)
At least 30 credits at UMBCTwo Physical Education courses
A UMBC Grade Point Average of 2.0+
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Selecting
CoursesKey On Line Tools:
Schedule of ClassesUndergrad Catalog
Student’s Record in myUMBC
UMBC Dept Websites
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Academic Info On Line
Each student has on lineaccess to his or her own info:
Placement in
English composition MathematicsClass schedule
Transfer and AP/IB creditProgress toward graduation requirements
Unofficial Transcript
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Benefits of a
Liberal Arts FoundationInformed citizenship
Flexibility of career choiceAbility to integrate information
Cultural literacyExplore multiple areas of interest
Avoid narrow, technical education
Function in a global,
multi-cultural society
Develop talents in the arts
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Benefits of Liberal Arts Education
forPre-Professional Students
Medical & law schools are interested in students with non-traditional majors and minors who bring something “extra”
A broad liberal arts education:Gives a competitive edge in
admissions
Helps prepare for “Plan B”
Increases effectiveness in the profession--broader perspective and wider range of skills
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First Year Experiences
“My first year seminar course exposed me to the tools of success for college. It has allowed me to become connected, integrated, and involved in the UMBC community.” --Kristopher de la Cruz
First Year Seminars (3 cr.)
Intro to an Honors Univ
(1 cr.)Transfer Student Seminars
(1-2 cr.)
Note
:
First Year courses may be taken during the 1
st
or 2
nd
semester at UMBC
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Transfer Student Initiative
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Transfer students from Maryland community colleges may be able to use credits earned at UMBC to complete their Associate of Arts degrees.
More Info: REVERSEAWARD.UMBC.EDU Slide17
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Studying Abroad
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Internships
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Maryland Governor’s Intern Program
UMBC Shriver Center
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Undergraduate Research
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Undergraduate Research
and Creative
Achievement Day
Undergraduate Research Awards ($ to support research)
Research opportunities in academic departments and labs
Summer lab placements in universities, agencies
(e.g., Johns Hopkins University, NIH, MIT)
MARC program (Minority Access to Research Careers)Slide20
Office for Academic &
Pre-Professional Advising
Academic Services Building, Room 103
Walk In Advising: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Call or Email for Appointments
410-455-2729 arc@umbc.edu
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Advising Help After Orientation: