This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
University of Maryland - Global Campus
| Johnson County Community College Transfer Program to the University of Maryland Global | Transfer Advising |
| 800-888-8682 | |
| General Studies, BS | cctransfer@umgc.edu |
| Academic Year 2025-2026 | umgc.edu |
Program Description
This guide provides transfer information for the Associate of General Studies degree at JCCC and the Bachelor of Science in General Studies at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
UMGC’s online general studies program is designed for students looking to personalize their educational experience. A general studies degree may help you develop a broad knowledge base while also allowing you the freedom to study the subject areas that most interest you, whether that be science, business, the arts, or anything in between. Follow your own academic passions and curiosities—wherever they may lead! Through a combination of general education courses and multi-disciplinary major requirements, you’ll have the flexibility needed to take charge of your education and earn a well-rounded credential as unique as you are.
Admission Requirements
- Submit Application for review. Application fee is waived for JCCC students.
- Submit Transcripts: submit official transcripts from every institution previously attended, including high school and college(s).
- Explore Financial Aid & Payment Options: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) today. Anyone can apply, regardless of income. By turning in your FAFSA, you’ll also automatically be considered for more than 100 UMGC scholarships. Review information about more ways to finance your education, including military and veterans benefits if you qualify. FAFSA school code: 011644.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for a bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of 36 upper-level credit hours are required for the bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.0 (“C”) GPA.
- A minimum of 30 UMGC resident credits of which at least 15 must be upper-level.
- At least one-half of credits within the major and minor comprised of:
- Upper level
- UMGC resident
- Traditional
- No course within major or minor below 2.0 GPA (“C”).
- Maximum of 70 transfer credits to UMGC from 2-year or community college (actual number of transfer credits dependent on meeting all UMGC bachelor’s degree requirements).
- WRTG 112 completed with grade of 1.67 GPA (“C-“) or better.
JCCC Transfer Guide Disclaimer
It is the student's responsibility to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.
Associate of General Studies for UMGC
First Semester
JCCC | UMGC | |||||
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| Course Code | Course Title | Course Hours | Transfer Code | Transfer Title | Transfer Hours | |
| Code | Title | Hours | ||||
| Open Electives+ Transfers as: Electives | 6 | |||||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3-5 | |||||
| Composition I * (UMGC Gen Ed Communications) | 3 | WRTG Elective | ||||
| College Composition I with Review * (UMGC Gen Ed Communications) | 5 | WRTG Elective | ||||
| Communication Skills^ Transfer as: SPCH 125 or SPCH Elective (UMGC Gen Ed Communications) | 3 | |||||
| Global Issues/Diversity^ Transfer as: Major Elective (UMGC may be in any discipline; required for the major) | 3 | |||||
Total Hours: 15
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives+ Transfers as: 1st course in 1st discipline (required for major) AND 1st course in 2nd discipline (required for major) | 6 | |
| Culture & Ethics – Historical Perspective^ Transfer as: Gen Ed Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
| Modes of Inquiry – Scientific^ Transfers as: Gen Ed Biological & Physical Lab Science | 3 | |
| Computer Skills^ Transfers as: CMST elective (UMGC Gen Ed Computing) | 3 | |
Total Hours: 15
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives+ Transfer as: Elective AND 2nd course in 1st discipline (required for the major) AND 2nd course in 2nd discipline (required for the major) | 9 | |
| Mathematics^ Transfer as: MATH 106 Finite Mathematics or higher Gen Ed Mathematics | 3 | |
| The Arts^ Transfers as: Gen Ed Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
Total Hours: 15
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives+ Transfers as: WRTG 112 Academic Writing II recommended (Gen Ed Communications, must be completed with “C-“ or higher AND Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Science Elective AND Elective | 9 | |
| Culture & Ethics – Cultural Perspective^ Transfers as: Elective | 3 | |
| Modes of Inquiry – Social^ Transfers as: Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | |
Total Hours: 15
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JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Open Electives at JCCC are non-developmental courses meeting degree requirements. Please consult with a JCCC counselor for more information.
Last Approved 3/18/2026, 9:57:09 AM