University of Maryland - Academics

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Most students enjoy their academic experiences and pursuits at Maryland, regardless of whether their professors give them the tender, loving care they feel they deserve. Class sizes will vary, and interest levels of professors will fluctuate, but students who wish to make the most of their academic life at UMCP will attempt to excel in their classes—even if it means getting their professors’ attention. There tends to be a good amount of interaction between teachers and students throughout each school at Maryland, and because of this, students’ satisfaction levels are pretty high when it comes to learning. Otherwise, who would know that courses about human sexuality and death would be so popular? These two courses are known for having waiting lists because they are applicable to students’ lives and are actually pretty interesting and fun. As for required CORE courses, which introduce students to things like African art, astronomy, and dramatic literature, many students tend to appreciate them even more than the courses required by their major.

Academics at Maryland are delightful when students are committed to their work and have a sincere interest in the subject matter. Some UMCP students appreciate academics so much that they enroll in the very same class a second time to get a better grade. Some students’ time-management skills and motivation levels are a different story, however.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The Philip Merrill College of... The Philip Merrill College of Journalism is amazing. The professors there are excellent because they are high-level journalists working for different, big-time newspapers across the country (like the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun). It’s one of the top schools in the country. There are Pulitzer Prize-winning teachers like Haynes Johnson. Diana Huffman, a Baltimore Sun Distinguished Lecturer, was my favorite teacher who taught journalism law. Also, Baltimore Sun reporter Jim Haner taught ethics. Reese Cleghorn is a good guy, but I didn’t like his class. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Some classes are so big you can... Some classes are so big you can get lost or take a nap and no one will notice you. However, once you get more into your field, the classes get smaller and the teachers get to know you. I went through school not getting to know many teachers well. It’s pretty easy to do that, but I also have friends who worked closely with their professors. It’s what you make of it when you come to a big school like this. You either get lost or make your presence known. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Helpful, informed, and focused. I... Helpful, informed, and focused. I found every class interesting. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I was a psych major. It was okay.... I was a psych major. It was okay. Psych classes were either boring or really, really interesting, with not much in between. Most 100/200 levels are so large (200 or more students) that it’s hard to get a relationship with a prof—it’s very generalized. The 300/400 levels are a little better. The lab classes give more personalized attention and advice. I also took the History of Rock class. It gave credit for a core history class. It was awesome! Best Teachers: Kent Norman, who teaches psych classes via computers in classroom—awesome; Kevin Murnane—energetic, great professor; Charles Stangor—an awesome professor who held his door open for students; F. Hall—works with and for students; M. Dougherty—hard class, great professor. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Teachers cared and my classes were... Teachers cared and my classes were interesting. Most of my teachers had engaging discussions, making the classes move along at a good speed. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

UMCP’s online system “Testudo” offers current and perspective students and alumni interactive Web services that allow them to access records and registration, transcript requests, and tons more, which are all done by the click of a mouse. Okay, several clicks—it’s impressive!

The health course HLTH285 (Controlling Stress and Tension) is one of the most life-applicable and life-changing courses on campus.

You can study massage therapy and get credit! Once only available as an after-hours Health Center-affiliated program with no option for credit, UMCP has been offering a three-credit course in massage therapy for the past few years. The course instructor is professional, impressive, and simply inspirational.

Maryland’s College of Education offers 14 specific education certification subject areas.

The University allows undergraduate students to take graduate-level courses if they wish to do so, usually through a specific department’s honors program.

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