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Drones & Autonomous Systems
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Plant your flag in a future-facing industry with an online undergraduate certificate in drones and autonomous systems at University of Maryland Global Campus. Explore key concepts, notable trends, and future applications of an emerging technology that is beginning to impact the global marketplace. Earn a certificate at your own pace and on your own schedule, thanks to our convenient online classroom. Plus, you’ll study under the tutelage of our experienced faculty members, who bring their real-world experience with them to the classroom. Ready to own your future? Apply today!
Program Highlights
- Discuss trends: Discuss how the trends for military and civilian applications will impact the commercial and emergency management sectors. Â
- Analyze ethics: Analyze the ethics, laws, and regulations of unmanned autonomous systems, both domestically and internationally. Â
- Evaluate systems: Analyze the hardware and software of drone systems and how they are used for data collection, storage, and system life cycles. Â
- Compare research: Compare and contrast the research and development trends of military and civilian drone applications, especially with regards to the commercial and emergency management sectors. Â
- Identify capabilities: Identify future capabilities and uses of UAS and UAV systems in various industry applications. Â
Required Courses
Required CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, DRON 300)Â
- (3 Credits, DRON 305)Â
- (3 Credits, DRON 310)Â
- (3 Credits, DRON 315)Â
Elective CoursesÂ
Choose two courses from the following list of electives. You must choose two electives from the same discipline to ensure that prerequisite requirements are met.Â
Criminal JusticeÂ
- (3 Credits, CCJS 100)Â
- (3 Credits, CCJS 340)Â
Public SafetyÂ
- (3 Credits, PSAD 302)Â
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)Â
Emergency ManagementÂ
- (3 Credits, EMGT 302)Â
- (3 Credits, EMGT 304)Â
Homeland SecurityÂ
- (3 Credits, HMLS 302)Â
- (3 Credits, HMLS 406)Â
Career Preparation
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the use of drones has revolutionized various industries and sectors. This program is designed to expand your knowledge of emerging technologies and career opportunities within the field of drones and autonomous systems. This includes general applications; common terms and definitions; history and background; and how emerging commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies have provided breakthroughs in the public, defense, and commercial sectors.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $330 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúadmission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Artificial Intelligence Foundations
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Position yourself for success in a new and exciting field by earning an undergraduate certificate in artificial intelligence (AI) foundations from University of Maryland Global Campus. Leverage the latest AI technologies to drive results for your organization or company. Learn from experienced faculty members, who bring their practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the classroom. Plus, you’ll save valuable time and money along the way, thanks to UMGC’s generous transfer credit policy. Ready to lead the way for your organization? Apply today.
Program Highlights
- Explore principles: Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
- Identify adoption opportunities: Identify opportunities for AI adoption within a range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and cybersecurity.
- Generate content: Apply generative AI principles and techniques in creative fields, content generation, and innovation.
- Develop ethical frameworks: Develop a framework to promote responsible AI practices and ethical decision-making regarding AI systems.
- Analyze data: Apply appropriate data analysis and AI techniques and tools to achieve business outcomes.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
- (3 Credits, ARIN 310)
- CMSC 307
- (3 Credits, ARIN 340)
- (3 Credits, ARIN 350)
- (3 Credits, ARIN 410)
Career Preparation
This program is designed for working professionals interested in a modern, forward-facing career in AI. The workplace-ready skills you learn in this program may allow you to contribute to critical outcomes within all types of organizations, including small businesses, large corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and the military. This certificate may help provide you with essential user- and manager-centric perspectives on AI that are critical to developing AI applications or applying AI to technical areas.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $330 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúadmission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Homeland Security
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Advance in your career with an online bachelor’s degree in homeland security from University of Maryland Global Campus. In this degree program, you’ll engage in career-focused coursework, conduct research, make evaluations and risk assessments, and develop mitigation strategies. Our experienced faculty members bring their practical expertise to the classroom and work with industry advisors and other experts in homeland security to continuously improve the program in response to the changing knowledge-based economy. With our convenient online courses, you can earn your online bachelor’s degree in homeland security at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúon your own time. You could also save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step towards your bachelor's degree in homeland security and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Demonstrate leadership: Distinguish policies and procedures in the homeland security sector that demonstrate leadership and management.
- Make sound decisions: Apply professional and ethical decision-making skills to increase knowledge of strategic and operational homeland security goals and interface with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assess technology: Assess critical technologies that are essential for the protection and recovery of critical infrastructure and for ensuring the nation’s cybersecurity against hostile threats.
- Analyze security threats: Assess terrorist threats; cyber and insider threats; critical infrastructure vulnerabilities; and emerging asymmetric threats to U.S. national security.
- Evaluate relationships: Evaluate the roles and relationships of homeland security partners and stakeholders supporting homeland security operations.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, HMLS 302)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 310)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 406)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 408)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 414)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 416)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 304)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessment, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure. The homeland security industry seeks exceptional candidates to fill mission-critical positions in the areas of cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence, law enforcement, business operations/mission support, immigration, travel security, prevention and response, and emergency management. Potential job titles within specific homeland security disciplines include emergency management director, homeland security specialist, intelligence analyst, cybersecurity analyst, special agent, and risk management consultant.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $330 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúadmission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
