ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
Montgomery College
AND
University of Maryland, College Park REGARDING TRANSFER FROM Associate of Arts in General Studies Social Sciences, Administration, and Health (SSAH) TO Bachelor of Science in Global Health

A. Qualifying Students
This Agreement pertains to the transfer of "Qualifying Students", i.e., those students who:
1. Have successfully completed the program at the Sending Institution;
2. Are enrolled in the Sending Institution, in good standing; and
3. Are accepted for admission to the Receiving Institution

B. Responsibilities of the Institutions
The Institutions agree to implement the transfer of Qualifying Students in accordance with applicable law and the following requirements and protocols:
1. A Qualifying Student may transfer from the Sending Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program.
2. Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits for towards completion of the Program include:

Montgomery College A.A. in General Studies: Social Sciences, Administration, and Health (SSAH)

Year 1
Fall Semester:
MC ENGL101 Introduction to College Writing will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits) Note: take ENGL101/ENGL011 if needed for ENGL102/ENGL103, or select an elective
- MC MATH117 or MATH150 will transfer as UMD STAT 100 or MATH 120 (4 Credits)
- MC POLI203 or POLI256 will transfer as UMD GVPT200 or GVPT282 (3 Credits) Note: MC Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines
- MC NUTR101 will transfer as UMD NFSC100 (3 Credits)
- MC Gen Ed Institutional Requirement will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits)
Total: 16 credits

Spring Semester:
- MC ENGL102 will transfer as UMD ENGL101 (General Education code FSAW) (3 Credits)
- MC HLTH160 will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits)
- MC World Language (HUMD) will transfer as UMD 100–400-level (3 Credits)
- MC BIOL150 will transfer as UMD BSCI170 and BSCI171 (4 Credits) Note: Students planning to complete BIOL150 at MC may take MATH117 or higher. Students wishing to take the BIOL150 equivalent upon transfer to UMD will need math placement in elementary calculus or higher. Please speak with a program advisor or counselor for more information.
- MC Elective will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits)
Total: 16 credits

Year 2
Fall Semester:
- MC ARTD requirement will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits)
- MC HLTH225 will transfer as UMD HLTH230 (3 Credits)
- MC HLTH298 will transfer as UMD GBHL285 (3 Credits)
- MC World Language (GEIR) will transfer as UMD 100–400 level (3 Credits)
- MC Elective will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits)
Total: 15 credits

Spring Semester:
- MC SSAH Core 3 will transfer as UMD ECON201 (GPHL Option 1) (3 Credits)
- MC SSAH Core 4 will transfer as UMD ECON202 (GBHL Option 2) (3 Credits) Note: Students can take ECON201 and ECON202 to satisfy MC SSAH Core Course requirements and UMD GBHL Option requirements.
- MC SSAH Core 5 will transfer as UMD Elective (3 Credits)
- MC BIOL210 will transfer as UMD BSCI223 (4 Credits) Note: UMD will accept BSCI223 in place of the program requirement BSCI213 for students transferring from MC
Total: 13 credits
Total MC credits prior to UMD transfer: 60
General Notes:
Any credit hours beyond the minimum General Education credit hours (31) or core courses are counted toward elective credit hours. 
Students should attempt ENGL and MATH foundation requirements at MC within completion of the first 24 credits of college-level work or at the completion of any prerequisite or non-credit coursework.
All courses that count for the major at UMD (listed as Major Req.) must be completed with a minimum grade of C- to fulfill the UMD major requirement.

University of Maryland B.S. in Global Health Remaining Coursework

Year 3
Fall Semester:
- ANTH210 (3 Credits) Note: Also counts for General Education DSHS and DVUP
- GBHL210 (1 Credit)
- SPHL100 (3 Credits)
- FMSC110 (3 Credits) Note: Also counts for General Education DSHS and DVCC
- Electives (6 Credits)
Total: 16 credits

Spring Semester:
- EPIB301 (3 Credits)
- GBHL310 (3 Credits)
- INST420 (3 Credits)
- GBHL289 or GBHL389 (3 Credits)
- Elective (2)
Total: 14 credits

Year 4
Fall Semester:
- EPIB315 (3 Credits) Note: Also counts for General Education FSAR
- MIEH321 (3 Credits)
- GBHL489 (3 Credits)
- HLSA320 (3 Credits)
- Professional Writing (Counts for General Education FSPW) (3 Credits)
Total: 15 credits

Spring Semester:
- GBHL497 (3 Credits) Note: Also counts for General Education DSSP
- GBHL Option 3 (300-400 level) (3 Credits)
- GBHL Option 4 (300-400 level) (3 Credits)
- ANTH310 (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Total: 15 credits

Total UMD credits: 60


3. Students must have completed the A.A. degree in order to have fulfilled the General Education requirements (other than Professional Writing) at UMD. Students who do not complete the A.A. will be responsible for UMD General Education requirements.
4. No more than 70 credits earned at a 2-year institution shall be transferable to a bachelor's degree.
5. The Receiving Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Sending Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Receiving Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students. The Sending Institution shall designate, and shall provide to the Receiving Institution, the contact information for a staff person at the Sending Institution who is responsible for the oversight of the transfer of Qualifying Students.
Contacts:
MC staff person responsible for oversight: Christina Gentile, Interim General Studies Chair; email: christina.gentile@montgomerycollege.edu; phone: 240-567-9047
UMD staff person responsible for oversight: Dr. Amy Sapkota, Director Institute for Applied Environmental Health; email: ars@umd.edu, phone: 301-405-1772

Should the staff person or position change, the institution will promptly provide new contact information to the partner institution and inform the Maryland Higher Education Commission of the change.
Additional contact information:

MC additional contact: Justin Edgar, Articulation and Transfer Program Manager; email: justin.edgar@montgomerycollege.edu; phone: 240-567-7425
UMD additional contact: Catherine Donohoe, Assistant Director, Global Health Undergraduate Program; email: cdonohoe@umd.edu, phone: 301-405-3530

6. If the Qualifying Student is using federal Title 38 VA Education Benefits (GI Bill® Education Benefits), the Institutions shall adhere to all applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' regulations, including the regulations governing the awarding prior credit, as regulated under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 21.4253(d)(3) and 21.4254(c)(4).
7. Each Institution shall adhere to all applicable transfer requirements set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Code of Maryland Regulations.
8. Each Institution shall advise students regarding transfer opportunities under this Agreement, and shall advise students of financial aid opportunities and implications associated with the transfer.
9. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, the institution will inform the partner institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated to reflect the changes and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
C. Term and Termination
1. This agreement shall be effective on the date that it is signed by the appropriate and authorized representatives of each Institution.
2. Either Institution may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement upon delivering 30 days written notice to the other Institution and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This agreement becomes effective for 5 years from the date set forth on the first page of this document.
3. One semester, or six months' notice, must be provided in writing should either party wish to terminate the agreement. Termination of the agreement will not impact students currently in the pathway and the institutions will work together to provide information for students currently using the pathway.
4. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 5 year(s) to review the terms of this agreement.
D. Amendment
1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions with respect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings.
2. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment executed by both Institutions.
E. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland.
F. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
G. Notice of Agreement
1. The Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement, with any amendments, to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals and departments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic department chairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financial aid offices.
H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties
Both Institutions represent and warrant that the following shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and shall continue to be true and correct during the term of this Agreement:
1. The Institutions are and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended from time to time.
2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of this Agreement.


Signatures:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.
Montgomery College: Dr. Deidre Price, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/College Provost, (2/2/2024)
UMD: Dr. Jennifer King Rice, Senior Vice President and Provost (2/6/2024)