ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN 
Montgomery College and the University of Maryland, College Park 
 REGARDING TRANSFER from the associate of arts in general studies: humanities, arts, communication and languages area of concentration at Montgomery College to the bachelor of arts in public service interpreting and translation at the University of Maryland, College Park 
 
This Academic Program Articulation Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Montgomery College (the "Sending Institution") and University of Maryland, College Park (the "Receiving Institution") (collectively, the "Institutions") to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from the associate of arts in general studies: humanities, arts, communication and languages area of concentration (HEGIS: 495001; CIP: 24.0199) at Montgomery College for the completion of the bachelor of arts in public service interpreting and translation (HEGIS: 110101; CIP: 16.0103) at the University of Maryland, College Park (the "Program(s)").  
 
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 Transferring Institution into the Receiving Institution for the completion of the Program.   
2. The following tables indicate the Courses that the Receiving School will accept credits for towards completion of the Program: 

Course Transfer Table

| Semester | Credits Earned at MC | Montgomery College Requirements for Associate's Degree | How Course Will Transfer to University of Maryland | Credits Transferred to UMD |
|----|----|----|----|----|
| 1 | 3 | ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing* | Transfers as 3 degree credits toward the total required for the UMD degree (the course has no exact UMD equivalent)(See Note 5) | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | Mathematics Foundation (See Note 2) (MATF) | See UMD note 6 | 3 | 
| 1 | 4 | SPAN103 Intensive Elementary Spanish (HUMD) (See Note 3) | SPAN103 | 4 | 
| 1 | 3 | COMM 108 or COMM 112 (GEIR) | COMM107 | 3 | 
| 1 | 3 | Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND) (Example: BIOL105) | The example course, BIOL105, will count for ENSP101. However, see UMD note 7 for how other options will transfer. | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | ENGL102 Critical Reading, Writing and Research (ENGF) |  ENGL101 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | ANTH256 World Cultures (BSSD) | Transfers as 3 degree credits toward the total required for the UMD degree (the course has no exact UMD equivalent)(See Note 5)| 3 |
| 2 | 3 | COMM225 Intercultural Communication (HACL Core 1) |  Diversity & Cultural Competency | 3 |
| 2 | 4 | Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD) Example: BIOL101) | The example course, BIOL101, will count for BSCI103. However, see UMD note 7 for how other options will transfer. | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I †† (GEIR) (See Note 4) | SPAN203 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | Arts Distribution (ARTD) (Example: ARTT100) | The example course, ARTT100, will count for ARTT110. However, see UMD note 7 for how other options will transfer. | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | PSYC100 General Psychology (BSSD) | PSYC100 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | COMM204 Interpersonal Communication (HACL Core 2) | Transfers as 3 degree credits toward the total required for the UMD degree (the course has no exact UMD equivalent) (See Note 5) | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | COMM250 Intro to Communication Inquiry and Theory (HACL Core 3) | COMM250 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (See Note 3) (HACL Core 4) | SPAN204 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | SPAN215 Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition (HACL Core 5) | Transfers as 3 degree credits toward the total required for the UMD degree (the course has no exact UMD equivalent) (See Note 5) | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | SPAN216 Advanced Readings in Spanish: Introduction to Latin American Literature | Transfers as 3 degree credits toward the total required for the UMD degree (the course has no exact UMD equivalent) (See Note 5) | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | Elective (Suggested: PHIL140, LING200, CCJS110, HINM115 or HINM116) | Suggested MC course equivalences: PHIL140 equals UMD's ENEE200; LING200 equals UMD's LING200; CCJS110 equals UMD's CCJS100; HINM115 and HINM116 will equal elective credit. Otherwise, see UMD Note 8 for how other options will transfer. | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | Elective (Suggested: PHIL140, LING200, CCJS110, HINM115 or HINM116) | Suggested MC course equivalences: PHIL140 equals UMD's ENEE200; LING200 equals UMD's LING200; CCJS110 equals UMD's CCJS100; HINM115 and HINM116 will equal elective credit. Otherwise, see UMD Note 8 for how other options will transfer. | 3 | 
| 4 | 1 | Elective | See UMD Note 9 | 1 |
 
60 TOTAL CREDITS TRANSFERRED            
  
TABLE OF REMAINING UMD DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE UPON TRANSFER WITH ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE 
| Course | Credits |
|----|----|
COMM382 Essentials of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
COMM390 Health Communication | 3 | 
SPAN325 Hispanic Linguistics I: Grammar and Society | 3 | 
PSIT310 Fundamentals of Translation | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
SPAN370 Spanish for Business I | 3 |
SPAN374 Spanish in the Community | 3 |
PSIT320 Fundamentals of Interpreting | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
SPAN420 Spanish and Spanish-Speaking Communities in the US  3 |
COMM424 Communication in Complex Organizations or COMM 434 Legal Communication | 3 |
Professional Writing (FSPW) | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
COMM406 English Writing in Professional Communication or COMM 407 Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
PSIT388 Public Service Interpreting and Translation Practicum  3 |
PSIT410 Public Service Translation or PSIT 420 Public Service Interpreting | 3 |
SPAN476 Central Americans in the DMV | 3 |
Elective | 3 |
 
TOTAL CREDITS REMAINING AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: 60 
 
120 total credits are required to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Public Service Interpreting and Translation 

Notes 
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE NOTES

Note 1 If needed for ENGL102. If not, becomes Elective.  
Note 2 MATH117 or higher 
Note 3 Students with previous knowledge of a language should take the . Students who have completed the placement test or received equivalent course credit for AP, IB or CLEP tests should consult a program advisor for world languages or work with the world languages/humanities departments on their language placement for this track. Completion of WL 202 and higher courses for the selected language are required for students intending to pursue this major at UMD after transfer. 
Note 4 Suggested for Winter Session 
  
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND NOTES 
Note 5 Courses listed as having "no exact UMD course equivalent" still transfer toward the total number of credits required for a University of Maryland bachelor's degree. UMD degree requirements include major requirements, General Education requirements, and elective coursework totaling 120 credits for this program. 
Note 6 MC students must select from approved MC Mathematics Foundations course options; UMD equivalency may vary (consult UMD transfer credit database, https://registrar.umd.edu/transfer-credit/transfer-course-database), but will at minimum count toward the total credits required for the UMD degree.
Note 7 MC students must select from approved MC General Education category course options; UMD equivalency may vary (consult UMD transfer credit database, https://registrar.umd.edu/transfer-credit/transfer-course-database), but will at minimum count toward the total credits required for the UMD degree. 
Note 8 UMD equivalency may vary depending on course taken (consult UMD transfer credit database, https://registrar.umd.edu/transfer-credit/transfer-course-database), but will at minimum count for a UMD elective course. 
Note 9 UMD equivalency may vary (consult UMD transfer credit database, https://registrar.umd.edu/transfer-credit/transfer-course-database).  Students should choose a 1-credit MC course that will transfer as elective credit (counting toward the total required number of UMD degree credits) if possible. 
 
3. Students must have completed the associate of arts degree in order to have fulfilled the General Education requirements (other than Professional Writing) at UMD. Students who do not complete the associate of arts degree will be responsible for University of Maryland, College Park 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. 

Contact Information Table
| Contact Information Item | Sending Institution | Receiving Institution |
|----|----|----|
| Name of staff person responsible for oversight | Angela Rhoe | Raimonda Nuredini |
| Title of staff person |  Director of the Center for Transfer Success | Assistant Director, Communication (USG) |
| Email address | Angela.Rhoe@montgomerycollege.edu | rnuredin@umd.edu |
| Telephone Number | 240-567-3217 | 301-738-6208 |
 
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: 
 
Additioncal Contact Information Table
| Contact Information Item | Sending Institution | Receiving Institution |
|----|----|----|
| Name of person | Justin Edgar | Dr. Leah Waks |
| Title of person | Transfer and Articulation Program Manager | Director of Undergraduate Studies, Communication |
| Email address | Justin.Edgar@montgomerycollege.edu | leahwaks@umd.edu |
| Telephone Number | 240-567-9047 | 301-405-6529 |
 

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 informthe partner institution immediately.  The articulation agreement should be updated to reflectthe 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 andauthorized representatives of each Institution.
2. One semester, or six months' notice, must be provided in writing should either party wish toterminate the agreement. Termination of the agreement will not impact students currently inthe pathway and the institutions will work together to provide information for studentscurrently using the pathway.
3. Both Institutions agree to meet once every 5 years to review the terms of this agreement.

D. Amendment

1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Institutions withrespect to their rights and obligations in carrying out the terms of the Agreement, andsupersedes 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 theMaryland Higher Education Commission.

2. The Institutions agree to provide copies of this Agreement to all relevant individuals anddepartments of the Institutions, including but not limited to students, academic departmentchairs participating in the transfer, offices of the president, registrar's offices, and financialaid 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, andlocal statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to this Agreement, as amended fromtime to time.

2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for the approval and execution of thisAgreement.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. 

Montgomery College 
Signed By: Jermaine F. Williams, Ed.D.
President 
Date: February 16, 2026

University of Maryland, College Park 
Signed By: Jennifer King Rice
Senior Vice President and Provost
Date: March 20, 2026