The Universities at Shady Grove began in 1992 as part of the
University of Maryland University College
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC, formerly University of Maryland University College) is a public university in Adelphi, Maryland. It is the largest of the University System of Maryland campuses. Established in 1947, UMGC focuses on ...
. In 2000, it reformed under its present name. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are offered at Shady Grove to students studying in 80 undergraduate, graduate, degree and certificate programs.
Established in 2000, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a regional higher education center of the
University System of Maryland
The University System of Maryland (USM) is a public higher education system in the United States, U.S. state of Maryland. The system is composed of the eleven campuses at College Park, Maryland, College Park, Baltimore County, Maryland, Baltimor ...
that offers students access to undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine universities on one campus in
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville is a city that serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, and is part of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. The 2020 census tabulated Rockville's population at 67,117, making it the fifth-largest community in ...
.
There is no separate application for USG; prospective students seeking to enroll in a program at USG apply directly to the university offering their desired program. Students are taught by the same professors, take the same courses, and have the same curriculum as students enrolled in that program at their university's main campus. Students take their classes at USG, but earn their degree from the university offering their program.
There is an on-campus library, the Shannon and Michael Priddy Library.
Academics
As a regional higher education center of the University System of Maryland, undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered on the USG campus from nine Maryland universities:
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Bowie State University
Bowie State University (Bowie State) is a public historically black university in Prince George's County, Maryland, north of Bowie. It is part of the University System of Maryland. Founded in 1865, Bowie State is Maryland's oldest historically b ...
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Ed.D
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D. or D.Ed.; Latin ''Educationis Doctor'' or ''Doctor Educationis'') is (depending on region and university) a research or professional doctoral degree that focuses on the field of education. It prepares the holder for a ...
in Education
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M.Ed
The Master of Education (MEd or M.Ed. or Ed.M.; Latin ''Magister Educationis'' or ''Educationis Magister'') is a master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum a ...
in Education
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Salisbury University
Salisbury University is a public university in Salisbury, Maryland. Founded in 1925, Salisbury is a member of the University System of Maryland, with a fall 2016 enrollment of 8,748.
Salisbury University offers 42 distinct undergraduate and 14 ...
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B.S.
A Bachelor of Science (BS, BSc, SB, or ScB; from the Latin ') is a bachelor's degree awarded for programs that generally last three to five years.
The first university to admit a student to the degree of Bachelor of Science was the University ...
in Exercise Science
**M.S. in Applied Health Physiology
**B.F.A. in Art, Graphic Design
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Towson University
Towson University (TU or Towson) is a public university in Towson, Maryland. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since its founding, the university h ...
** B.S. in Early Childhood Education
** B.S. in Elementary Education/Special Education
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M.A.T. in Special Education
** M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
** M.Ed. in Special Education
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University of Baltimore
The University of Baltimore (UBalt, UB) is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UBalt's schools and colleges provide education in business, law, public affairs, and the applied arts and sc ...
** B.S. in Health Systems Management
** B.S. in Simulation and Game Design
**M.A. in Integrated Design
**M.P.A. in Public Administration
**M.P.S. in Justice Leadership and Management
**M.S. in Forensic Science - High Technology Crime
**M.S. in Health Systems Management
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Doctor of Public Administration
The Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.) is a terminal applied-research doctoral degree in the field of public administration
(a part of public service). The D.P.A. requires significant coursework beyond the masters level and a dissertation ...
** Graduate Certificate in Government Financial Management
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1807, it comprises some of the oldest professional schools of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work and nursing in the United States ...
**B.S. in nursing (RN-to-BSN)
**B.S. in nursing (Traditional Option)
**M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics
**M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
**Masters in Social Work
**Doctor of Nursing Practice , Family Nurse Practitioner
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Baltimore County, Maryland. It has a fall 2022 enrollment of 13,991 students, 61 undergraduate majors, over 92 graduate programs (38 master, 25 doctoral, ...
**B.A. in History
**B.A. in Political Science
**B.A. in Psychology
**B.A. in Social Work
**B.S. in Translational Life Science Technology
**M.P.S. in Biotechnology
** M.P.S. in Cybersecurity
** M.P.S. in Data Science
** M.P.S. in Geographic Information Systems
** M.P.S. in I/O Psychology
** M.P.S. in Technical Management
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University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland, UMD, or simply Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Mary ...
** B.A. in Communication
** B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
** B.S. in Accounting
** B.S. in Biological Sciences
** B.S. in Information Science (BSIS)
** B.S. in Management
** B.S. in Marketing
** B.S. in Public Health Science
** M.Ed. in Human Development
** M.Ed. in Math Education: Special Studies in Middle School Math
** M.Ed. in Special Education/Severe Disabilities with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers, Professionals, and Professional Staff
** M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership: Special Studies in STEM Education
** Master of Business Administration
** Master of Information Management (MIM)
** Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
** Professional Master in Engineering
** Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN)
** Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Global Health
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public historically black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High r ...
**B.S. in Construction Management Technology
**B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management
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University of Maryland Global Campus
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC, formerly University of Maryland University College) is a public university in Adelphi, Maryland. It is the largest of the University System of Maryland campuses. Established in 1947, UMGC focuses on ...
**B.A. in Communication Studies
**B.S. in Accounting
**B.S. in Business Administration
** B.S. in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
** B.S. in Cybersecurity Management and Policy
** B.S. in Digital Media and Web Technology
** B.S. in Human Resource Management
** B.S. in Information Systems Management
** B.S. In Investigative Forensics
** B.S. in Public Safety Administration
** B.S. in Software Development and Security
** B.T.P.S. in Biotechnology
** B.T.P.S. in Laboratory Management
** M.S. in Biotechnology
** M.S. in Health Care Administration
** M.S. in Information Technology
** M.S. in Management
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