A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

STAFF
Department Chair
Eugene Rubin
erubin@umuc.edu
Program Director
Yolanda Gayol
ygayol@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Pat Musick
pmusick@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7056
Master of Distance Education
The Master of Distance Education (MDE) is designed for individuals who are capable
of managing the distance education enterprise within educational, business, government,
and nonprofit organizations. In a rapidly expanding field, the graduates of the
MDE program will be able to engage in the planning, budgeting, development, delivery,
and support of distance education and distance training programs. The MDE program
is designed in an online format for working adults who want to complete their
degree without interrupting their careers. Students who successfully complete the master’s
degree will be able to understand and critique the broader policy and social issues
that arise from using distance education and technology-based learning; plan and manage
distance education and training courses, programs, departments, and organizations;
design, develop, and deliver high-quality distance education and training in ways that
reflect a variety of different approaches to teaching and learning; select and use technologies
on the basis of their differing educational and operational characteristics; evaluate
and conduct research on distance education professionals around the world; budget
distance education development and delivery systems; and understand, from a learner’s
perspective, what it means to engage in distance and technology-mediated learning.
Overview
In each segment of the degree program, theory and concepts are presented so the student
may develop and evaluate management skills. In each course, faculty members
combine theoretical concepts with the practical application of usable skills. This 36-
credit degree program consists of seven core courses, four elective courses, and one final
required project.
Program Requirements
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in OMDE 601 before UMUC has received the official transcript
from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution. Students must receive an admission
decision before subsequent enrollments.
Formats/Locations
Courses in the MDE program are currently available online only.
Partnership with Oldenburg University
This program is offered in partnership with Carl von Ossietzky University of
Oldenburg, Germany, a leading German institution with extensive experience in distance
education. More information on this academic partnership is on p. 9.
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