UBalt offers a variety of degree programs at Shady Grove.
Undergraduate Transfer Programs:
- Transfer-only program (not for freshman)
- An associate’s degree (60 credits) at the time of enrollment is encouraged, but a minimum of 56 transferable credits is required.
Launch or advance your career as a health-care manager through our certified degree program. You'll gain knowledge in business practices, leadership skills and support services, making you uniquely qualified (and in demand) to deal with issues such as quality/process improvement, cost-saving strategies, risk management and more.
Students are encouraged to complete an associate degree in an allied health field (i.e. nursing, sonography, radiography, surgical tech) from a community college prior to transferring. Visit one of our community college web pages to learn more about which majors seamlessly transfer into this degree, and to identify if any articulation agreements exist.
B.S. in Simulation and Game Design
- Transfer-only program (not for freshman)
- An associate’s degree (60 credits) at the time of enrollment is encouraged, but a minimum of 56 transferable credits is required.
You play them, and everyone uses them, so why not design them? Students in this major will learn applied game design theory, the fundamentals of computer programming,3-D modeling and animation,usability design,the application of simulation to education and other non-entertainment fields, and the design of multiplayer games.
The coursework can help prepare you for graduate study or a career in information technology and computer science, as well as business and visual design.
Students are encouraged to complete an associate degree in game design and development, visual graphics, or similar prior to transferring. Visit one of our community college web pages to learn more about which majors fit into this degree, and to identify if any articulation agreements exist.
Graduate Programs:
Write. Design. Integrate. You'll have the skills everyone's looking for. Conceptual thinking, professional writing and graphic design converge in this 36-credit Master of Arts program.
For current Shady Grove students, this program may be a good option if you are enrolled in one of the following programs:
| Institution | Program |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.A. in Communication |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.S. in Marketing |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.A. in Communication Studies |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Digital Media and Web Technology |
Prepare to excel in a rapidly changing field as you become an expert in investigating criminal activity involving computer and digital information systems, accounting fraud and health-care fraud. The program is designed for professionals who want to become experts at managing advanced technological resources to combat cyber threats and related financial crime.
For current Shady Grove students, this program may be a good option if you are enrolled in one of the following programs:
| Institution | Program |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.S. in Embedded Systems and Internet of Things |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.S. in Information Science (BSIS) |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Software Development and Security |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Cybersecurity Leadership and Policy |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Information Systems Management |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. In Investigative Forensics |
Become a highly effective administrator in a health-related environment. This program is ideal if you are a health-care manager or program administrator in search of professional advancement, a nurse or technician needing a master's degree to move up the earnings scale, or a supervisor seeking the in-depth strategic knowledge that a master's-level education provides.
For current Shady Grove students, this program may be a good option if you are enrolled in one of the following programs:
| Institution | Program |
| Salisbury University | B.S. in Exercise Science |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | B.S. in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | B.S. in Nursing (Traditional Option) |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Masters in Social Work |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | B.A. in Social Work |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | B.S. in Translational Life Science Technology |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.S. in Public Health Science |
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Public administrators in government and nonprofit organizations must keep reinventing themselves to meet the new challenges of a changing society; our Master of Public Administration program trains you to do just that.
For current Shady Grove students, this program may be a good option if you are enrolled in one of the following programs:
| Institution | Program |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | B.A. in History |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | B.A. in Political Science |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | B.A. in Psychology |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | B.A. in Social Work |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Business Administration |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Human Resource Management |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Public Safety Administration |
Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.)
Develop the substantive skills, knowledge and values necessary to become an executive-level leader in the government, public-sector or nonprofit arenas.
For current Shady Grove students, this program may be a good option if you are enrolled in one of the following programs:
| Institution | Program |
| Bowie State University | Ed.D. in Education, (evening and weekend) |
| Bowie State University | M.Ed. in Education, (evening and weekend) |
| Salisbury University | M.S. in Applied Health Physiology |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics |
Graduate Certificate in Government Financial Management
The Graduate Certificate in Government Financial Management is designed primarily for individuals who are interested in careers in government financial reporting, government auditing and government contracting and budgeting. It also prepares you for the Certified Government Financial Manager and Certified Defense Financial Manager examinations.
For current Shady Grove students, this program may be a good option if you are enrolled in one of the following programs:
| Institution | Program |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.S. in Accounting |
| University of Maryland, College Park | B.S. in Management |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | B.S. in Accounting |