University of Baltimore - New & Renamed Majors!

Integrated Arts - In the new B.A. in Integrated Arts program, students will immerse themselves in an artistic world, experiencing arts production and performance while studying arts analysis and management. They’ll concentrate in the art that interests them most: visual art, music, theater, dance, creative writing, and filmmaking. They’ll take courses in arts production and performance, history, appreciation and analysis of the arts, government and business as they relate to the arts, and technology’s impact on and importance to the arts. They’ll learn about the cultural, political and economic aspects of the arts while specializing in areas like creative writing, creative multimedia, graphic design, visual arts, theater, dance, music, photography and filmmaking. When they graduate, they’ll be prepared to work for businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies that deal in, represent or interact with artists and the arts.

Real Estate and Economic Development, Construction Management – Students who successfully complete an associate’s degree in Construction Management (or a related field) are invited to apply for our B.S. in Real Estate and Economic Development. As part of the 60 transfer credits, we will waive 15 credits of the upper division electives, giving students the opportunity to complete the major requirements and general education requirements within the 120 credit degree program. Students will graduate with a B.S. in Real Estate and Economic Development.

For more information, please contact Dr. Deborah Ford, professor of finance, at 410.837.4997 or dford@ubalt.edu.

UPDATE! Information Systems and Technology Management (formally Management Information Systems) - Combining business knowledge with an emphasis on information systems technologies and management, the Information Systems and Technology Management program will teach how to analyze work flow and design information systems or Web sites, implement middleware that bridges mainframes and the Internet, build and manage networks and intranets, conceptualize and implement complex databases, set up security measures and build business-to-business networks. ISTM provides the in-depth technical skills and business background students need to serve as an information manager and prepares students for career opportunities in the areas of applications programming, data warehousing administration, database administration, database development and implementation, e-business development and implementation and IT consulting.

Faculty and alumni are looking for classes to visit. To learn more, contact Dr. Danielle Fowler, assistant professor, at 410.837.6625 or dfowler@ubalt.edu.

University of Baltimore - Still accepting students for the Fall 2010 Semester

Did you know that UB is still accepting students for the fall 2010 semester???????

• Transfer scholarships and financial aid are still available. (www.ubalt.edu/transferscholarships)
• Application fee waivers are available.
• Majors like Real Estate and Game Design and English. (www.ubalt.edu/majors)
• Housing opportunities are also available! (www.ubalt.edu/housing)
• There is room at the Shady Grove location also! (www.ubalt.edu/shadygrove)
• Applications will be accepted until next Tuesday, August 31st.

Visit www.ubalt.edu/transfer, call 410.837.4777 or email at transfer@ubalt.edu to get more information.

New Transfer Outreach Coordinator for UB

Tara Wilkins is the new Transfer Outreach Coordinator at UB. In that role, she will be responsible for all outreach, recruitment and relationships with the community colleges. Please send all transfer fair invitations to her attention, and expect to hear from her about setting up fall Apply UB dates and classroom visits. She can be reached at twilkins@ubalt.edu or 410.837.4796.

New Programs at UB - International Studies & Environmental Sustainability and Human Ecology

Two New Majors at the University of Baltimore

UB will begin offering two new degree programs this fall. For the fall 2010/spring 2011 academic year, these programs will only be available for students with less than 45 credits.

Bachelors of Arts in International Studies

The B.A. in International Studies is housed in the School of Public Affairs. It is an interdisciplinary program combining courses from the social sciences, history, philosophy, and business. The program’s focus will be on the study of the international system as a political, social, and economic system comprised of the interactions of states, public and private institutions, and people and is designed for students who would like to gain a greater understanding of the global community and who wish to equip themselves better to perform in that community. This course of study will also provide a foundation for graduate work in international business, international law, and international studies. Additional information is available online at www.ubalt.edu/internationalstudies.

Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Sustainability and Human Ecology

The B.A. in Environmental Sustainability and Human Ecology is housed in the Division of Liberal Studies. The program examines the interaction of people with their environment using a multi-faceted, cross-disciplinary approach. Students will receive a firm grounding in environmental science, not only through learning about the diversity of life and ecosystems of the world, but also through the hands-on study of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and its immediate environs. They will also gain an understanding of human-environment interactions from the standpoint of many different disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, including anthropology, sociology, psychology, government policy, and philosophy. Additional information is available online at www.ubalt.edu/environmental.

University of Baltimore (UB) Continues to Grow and May Have Scholarship Money for You!

UB continues to grow and expand. The University has had a double digit growth in enrollment over the last three years; mainly in the undergraduate population, with new transfer enrollment up 11% in fall 2009. UB will also begin offering academic minors, in select disciplines, beginning this fall. For a list of minors, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/minors.

UB offers merit-based scholarships to all transfer students with a minimum 24 credits and a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible. Awards range from $350 - $2,500 per year, and are renewable for the length of time a student is enrolled at UB.

For more information, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/transferscholarships. You can find out if you are eligible and how much you might receive by speaking to an admission representative, attending a campus event, or visiting http://www.ubalt.edu/pre-award.