Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsFinancial Markets, Consumer Insights and Analytics, All LSBE 5000 level courses, Online Psychology courses, and all teacher licensure programs.
LimitationsGraphic Design
Notable Academic Programs- Chinese Area Studies - The Chinese Area Studies major is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to complete much of their upper division coursework in fields of history, art history, communication, linguistics, philosophy and anthropology and Cultural Entrepreneurship.
- Cultural Entrepreneurship - A "one-of-a-kind" major, Cultural entrepreneurship is an emerging discipline that examines how cultural products (such as art, theater, and literature) and cultural activities (like sports, music, food, and film events) have an impact on the growth of local, national, and global economies.
- Music Performance - As a professional performance preparation degree that will provide students with the training and experience needed to pursue a graduate degree program or a career in music, the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Performance prepares a student for careers on the stage and beyond.
- Geographic Information Science - Because of the growing awareness across disciplines of the strategic value of Geographic Information Science (GIS), particularly through its ability to understand better the complexity of economic, environmental and social systems, the U.S. Department of Labor recently identified GIS as one of nine “high growth industries”.
- Health Care Management - The HCM major prepares students for administration, financing, and economics roles in the health services sector. Students hone their management skills while gaining solid understanding of the US health care system. UMD’s HCM major meets the rigorous certification standards of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
Unique Academic Programs
- American Indian Studies - Majoring in American Indian Studies will give you the skills to communicate effectively and apply your knowledge to address current issues in Indian Country and beyond. You will build a broad understanding of cross-cultural and intergovernmental issues with expertise in American Indian affairs.
- Tribal Administration and Governance - The bachelor of arts degree in Tribal Administration & Governance (TAG) is designed to prepare students to work for tribes and governmental and non-governmental entities that work closely with tribes.
- Environment, Sustainability & Geography - The purpose of the environment, sustainability and geography degree is to prepare students to create sustainable communities for present and future generations. This program provides students with the tools to understand the physical and social systems of the earth to become informed change makers locally and globally. Sustainability challenges are all around us: from climate change, to vulnerabilities in the industrial food system, to the way we design cities.
- Childhood Nature Studies - The focus of Childhood Nature Studies is supporting children, families, and communities through nature-rich experiences, settings, and services. Through cross-disciplinary coursework from environmental and outdoor education, psychology, health, social work, and education, you will be prepared for collaborating with professionals from across the spectrum of care, education, health, mental health, social service, and environmental sectors.
- Environmental and Outdoor Education - The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Environmental and Outdoor Education (EOE) familiarizes students with formal and informal outdoor education settings. It provides extensive training in outdoor education methodology and program delivery, with an emphasis on nature-based outdoor recreation.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Anthropology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication, Communication Disorders, Computer and Information Science, Criminology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Exercise Science, Finance/Banking, French, Geology, German, Graphic Design, History, Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies , Jazz Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Music Education, Native American/American Indian Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/20/24
Finances
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $7160.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 13
- Home Payment: 13
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
Housing Deposit |
$200 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Parking Fee |
$150 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |