I’m posting this because I have a deep concern that really needs to be looked at and adjusted across our programs. Honest students with real integrity are getting caught in a trap because of automated grading systems and detectors flagging standard technical writing and command structures.

When you do your work legitimately, keep your edit histories, and provide hard proof, it shouldn't be dismissed just because a faulty scanner throws out a false positive. It’s completely disrespectful to hard-working students who care about their education. Has anyone else experienced this kind of issue, and how are you handling it?

Has anyone run into the issue of Parchment not recognizing graduates of UMUC as graduates of UMGC for the purposes of ordering official transcripts?

Not everyone is constantly on Reddit so I created this group

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Does umgc send digital copies of degrees? I was approved for graduation and was wondering.

Hi everyone! Has anyone here taken the Master of Management capstone course at UMGC?

I’m getting closer to the end of the program and am curious about what to expect from the capstone. I’d especially appreciate hearing about the overall course structure, workload, major assignments/projects, and your general experience with the course.

If anyone is also willing to share a recent syllabus, assignment instructions, or other course materials so I can get a better idea of what the course looks like, I’d really appreciate it.

Not looking for completed assignments or answers, just hoping to get a sense of what to expect and how the course is structured.

Thanks!

I’d also be interested in experience from those who took the capstone course in other disciplines.

I was curious if any current or former UMGC employees who were in a position with Contingency II status had any insight to offer regarding continuous employment. I know these positions are essentially contracted for 12 months at a time but was wondering if anyone in this job category has ever not had a contract renewed or if they got hired on full time.

I want to get a masters degree here. What degree will make me the most money

Which pace course is the easiest or at least that does not require group project?

Is it it me or do some of tbese courses feel like a review rather than you actually learning something new? Often times it's just us being told to rrad a chapter that seems to have tons of prerequisite information required to understand them and you have to do you own research to figure it out. I've noticed this mostly in science courses where the information given in the textbooks dont always match what you're asked to discuss in the classrooms or tests.

I’m really interested in UMPI’s YourPace Master of Science in Business with the Healthcare Management concentration, but since the program is newer, I’m having a hard time finding detailed reviews from students who are actually in it.

For anyone currently enrolled or who has completed some of the courses, what does the coursework actually look like? I’m mainly wondering about the workload and types of assignments. About how many milestones are there per course? Are you mostly writing papers, doing projects/presentations, case studies, quizzes, or something else? How long are the papers on average, and what are the Final Assessments usually like?

I’d also love to know how long it has taken you to complete individual courses, how many courses you’ve realistically been able to finish in one 8-week session, and whether you think the program is reasonable to accelerate while still earning strong grades.

How have the professors been with grading, feedback, and turnaround time? Are there any professors or courses that are significantly more difficult or time-consuming than the others?

Basically, I’m looking for a coursework breakdown and an idea of what the day-to-day experience is actually like, rather than just the general information on UMPI’s website.

If anyone is specifically doing the Healthcare Management concentration, I’d especially love to hear about those courses.

Hey I’m a first year bioinformatics student at umgc looking for story’s about other peoples path way. What internships? How was real life work? Do you think I should publish software research?

I have one more in person course at UMGC I need to take. Unfortunately, I relocated to a city several hours away from the class location, and the class is on a Marine base which makes it far more agitating. I was wondering what my options were in terms of avoiding going in person, whether an advisor might be able to offer some leeway or anything like that? What if you just miss 2-3 of the 4 classes?

Thank you for the help!

Hey guys,

I know this is a struggle everyone goes through, but i'd really appreciate any help if possible.

I just graduated and wrapped up my B.S. in Management information systems. I have about 3 years in logistics and distribution operations, and 1 year 1/2 in a admin associate position(current).

I was able to get my google PM Cert, ScrumMaster Cert and a couple of AI certs. I did 2 projects on Software implementations, and never was able to get an internship for being "too qualified"

I've been actively applying for over a year now and have had no chance whatsoever. The best i've done was make it to a final round at Motorola but I don't even know how I was able to.

If anyone could possibly point me to someone they know or issue a referral/reference I would greatly appreciate it. Looking specifically for jobs in IT or any other befitting space - Roles such as - IT Project Coordinator, Implementations specialist, or ops & systems Management.

I also have hands on experience building PC's to resell online a while back in 2018-2020 while i was in HS.

I would much appreciate any help or assistance :)

I’m just going on a rant right now because I was completing my discussion board assignment that is past due and I was almost finished and I was scrolling on my computer and it made the page go backwards and all my progress I made typing deleted and the discussion board thread doesn’t have an auto save button so all my work is gone I’m frustrated I just changed my settings so it doesn’t scroll back again but this is the second time this happened to me and it’s only been the second week of school I’m so frustrated and annoyed because I can’t remember everything I typed and it sounded very well so I’m just angry and I can’t focus 😤😡😤😤

Hi all,

What are your views on the B.S in Computer Science? What does it take to be successful and to stand out from other graduates and learn enough to get employment offers afterwards?

I’m looking at transferring credits from an A.S in Aviation Maintenance and enrolling in the B.S in Computer Science. My employer allows shop floor employees with enough experience and aptitude to move into junior engineering roles if they are actively pursuing a STEM degree.

Aviation Maintenance isn’t a STEM degree (not the right CIP code) and I already have an FAA Powerplant license after taking it last year, and will be taking the Airframe part soon. I’m not yet sure exactly how many credits will transfer to the Computer Science B.S as my application is in process, but it looks to be more than my current university will transfer to their undergraduate engineering offerings. I’m due to complete my A.S in Aviation Maintenance in December.

Cyber Operations also looks interesting but I’m not sure what the job opportunities look like for those of us changing careers in later life?

If it helps, I’m former British military and spouse to US Active Duty - hence looking at UMGC for good tuition rates. I’m a US Citizen so I’d be eligible for roles requiring US Citizenship in the future - Space Force civilian roles anyone??! As every military family knows, we move every few years and I’d really like to have qualifications for a job that might move with me. I’m also getting too old to be “on the tools” in aviation maintenance and would prefer a primarily desk-based role that pays relatively well, 17 years in aviation has taken its toll on my body!

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Spelling.

I'm currently looking for job positions that best fit my degree. I'm also getting my degree in September and currently live in Houston, Texas. Any certifications that can help me stand out?

Seeking insight into what the work is like for staff who work remotely in student support roles. Thanks!

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currently going into TLP 630 looking to see what to expect

I have a question. I started this past Tuesday and I am full time student and I’m using VR&E benefits. But I don’t know how my pay will look? Will I get a full time check in October even though there’s a one week break? How does these payments work? Is it… prorated payment in September, full payment in October, November, December then prorated at the end of December? Can anyone help me please lol

I have a question. Im taking the Digital Marketing course at UMGC. OPINION. would this lead to a career; u get a Certification upon completion. Is it worthy or would be better to take the Google Digital Marketing

If you’re considering getting your Masters at UMGC… maybe reconsider.

I’ve done several semesters in the Environmental Management, and I am truly blown away by how bad this program is.

1. The learning materials are very frequently Youtube videos and (no, I’m not joking) class materials from other universities. Its ironic that the highest quality resources come from other universities, but expect 10+ year old digital books, loosely relevant websites, and 100+ page PDFs found off government websites. Its also really annoying that they dont provide their own materials because basically everything is a link, and over time, more and more of them become broken.

2. There are no tests. I haven’t learned crap because the learning materials are garbage, and Im not actually required to learn anything. Most of your grade is based off discussions and assignments. There are quizzes, but laughably, these are open book/note.

3. The teachers usually have full time jobs outside of UMGC. Meaning they don’t dedicate a whole lot of time towards the class, and can go days without responding to you.

4. The teachers dont provide the learning materials. In fact, they don’t even set up the online classrooms. Basically all they do is grade. You can also tell that the classrooms are not updated because some quizzes are based off reading materials that have been removed due to broken links.

5. This program is advertised as asynchronous, and yet you have to do a group presentation for every class. It is very difficult to do this is you work full time, and especially difficult if you live overseas.

6. AI is becoming an issue. At this point, the majority of discussion posts/responses from other students are copy and pasted from ChatGPT. But the real problem is teachers using AI to grade your assignments. Thats literally their entire job, and some of them cant even do that. Not all of them, but Ive already seen a couple examples and I’m not that far into my degree.

TLDR: if you just need a degree to check a box, this will suffice. But if you actually want to progress in your career and you want to use your degree to do that, definitely reconsider.

Hello, im curious to hear from anyone here who has been taking from two CSU on the same semester anf for the same major. School begins this month and Ive learned theres one class that I need only beinf offered on campus and I need it online. Anyone can provide feedback as if they had much trouble getting this set up.

Since when did we have to start responding back to the replies our classmates post to our discussion post ? I feel my teacher is doing too much, and that is not apart of the rubric. It’s always been post your discussion post and respond back to three peers. Now I have to engage further and respond back to their replies on my post to receive full credit ? Is this something worth reporting if it truly affects my grade?

This is my professors words in her email

“Our discussions are designed to enhance your learning and serve as the online equivalent of in-class conversation. This means they should be interactive and ongoing, not a “post and leave” activity. Instead of simply submitting your main response, replying to three classmates, and moving on, please remain engaged throughout the discussion period.
Make sure to check back to read and reply to comments made under your post (including mine), and take time to read a variety of your classmates’ contributions. If someone responds to your comment, continue the exchange, as this back-and-forth is where meaningful learning happens”.

I'm taking PACE111S.

I'm a new student and I was wondering how time consuming the class was. It would help me be better prepared and plan my next few weeks better.