ACADEMIC PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
Montgomery College
AND
University of Maryland, College Park

REGARDING TRANSFER FROM the associate of arts in arts and sciences - international studies area of concentration at Montgomery College to the bachelor of arts in international relations at the University of Maryland, College Park

This Academic Program Articulation Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Montgomery College (MC) (the "Sending Institution") and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) (the "Receiving Institution") (collectively, the "Institutions") to facilitate the transfer of academic credits from the associate of arts (A.A.) in arts and sciences - international studies area of concentration (HEGIS: 490101; CIP: 24.0101) for the completion of the bachelor of arts in international relatio...

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:

Year 1
Fall Semester
| MC Course | UMD Equivalent | Credits|
|----|----|-----|
| ENGL101: Introduction to College Writing* | Lower-level Elective | 3 |
| MATH117: Statistics (MATF)+ | STAT100 (Major Requirement and Gen Ed: FSMA/FSAR) | 3 |
| P0L101: American Government (BSSD)** | GVPT170 (Major Requirement and Gen Ed: DSHS) | 3 |
| HIST114, HIST116, or HIST117 (HUMD)*** | (Gen Ed: DSHU) | 3 |
| World Languages | See World Languages note below | 3 |
Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester
|----|----|-----|
| MC Course | UMD Equivalent | Credits |
| ENGL102 or ENGL103 (ENGF)* | ENGL101 (Gen Ed: FSAW) | 3 |
| ECON202: Principles of Economics II (BSSD)** | ECON200 (Major Requirement and Gen Ed: DSHS) | 3 |
| P0L203: International Relations | GVPT200 (Major Requirement and Gen Ed: DSHS, DVUP) | 3 |
| World Languages | See World Languages note below | 3 |
| Arts Distribution (ARTD)** | See Distributive Studies note below | 3 |
Total Credits: 15

Year 2
Fall Semester
|----|----|-----|
| ANTH201 (see alternatives if not taken at MC) | ANTH260 (Gen Ed: DSHS and DVUP) | 3 |
| COMM108 or COMM112 (GEIR) | COMM107 (Gen Ed: FSOC) | 3 |
| HIST245, HIST247, HIST250, HIST257, or HIST266 (GEIR)** | (Gen Ed: DSHS) | 3 |
| POL211: Comparative Politics and Government | GVPT280 (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Distribution (NSD)** | See Distributive Studies note below | 3 |
Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester
|----|----|-----|
MC Course | UMD Equivalent | Credits
| POL205, POL256, or POL270 | GVPT241 (Major Requirement and Gen Ed: DSSP) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)** | See Distributive Studies note below | 4 |
| POL206: Political Ideologies | Elective | 3 |
| Electives | Lower-level Elective | 2 |
Total Credits: 15

Apply to graduate from MC with an associate of arts in arts and sciences - international studies area of concentration
TOTAL MC credits prior to UMD transfer: 60

General notes:
Courses that will transfer as major requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. Courses that will transfer only as UMD general education or elective courses must be completed with a minimum grade of D-.
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. 
Effective for UMD students matriculating in Fall 2022 and beyond: students may count up to 70 credits earned at a 2-year institution toward a bachelor's degree.
Specific equivalency notes:
*If ENGL101/ENGL101A or ENGL102/ENGL103 are not needed, students should select another course that will count for a UMD general education or elective course as indicated in the UMD transfer course database.
**Montgomery College requires that their Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
***HIST114, HIST116, and HIST117 do not have specific UMD course equivalencies, but each count as a 3-credit UMD General Education Distributive Studies Humanities (DSHU) course.
*+These courses count for UMD Gen Ed: DSHS. HIST245, HIST247, & HIST266 are also approved for UMD's General Education Diversity Understanding Plural Societies (DVUP) requirement.
*++Distributed Studies Note: MC students must select from approved MC General Education category course options; UMD equivalency may vary (consult UMD transfer credit database), but will at minimum count for a UMD elective course.
+ MATH117 recommended, but MATH150 or MATH181 are also acceptable. If lower math placement is achieved, student should work towards 
completion of one of these courses through elective space.
Alternatives± (ANTH201 alternatives): ANTH256, ECON103, ECON201, GEOG101, GEOG105, GEOG113, GEOG124, GEOG130, GEOG211, PSYC100, SOCY105. Consult the UMD transfer credit database for specific equivalencies. At minimum, the course will count for a UMD elective requirement.
Alternatives±± (ENGL201 alternatives): ENGL122, ENGL202, ENGL205, ENGL208, ENGL213, ENGL214, ENGL248, GHUM101, HIST255, PHIL209, or (an additional world language course may be recommended depending on course equivalencies at UMD). Consult the UMD transfer credit database for specific equivalencies. At minimum, the course will count for a UMD elective requirement. 
World Languages Note: Must select from approved MC World Languages course options; UMD equivalency may vary, consult the UMD transfer credit database. At minimum, the course will count as a UMD elective.

University of Maryland B.A. in international relations

Year 3
Fall Semester
| UMD Course | Credits |
|----|----| 
| Upper-level GVPT/INTR Course of Choice | 3 |
| Upper-level INTR Course 1 | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills | 3 |
| Elementary Language++ | 4 |
| Electives | 2 |
Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester
| UMD Course | Credits |
|----|----| 
| GVPT201 | 3 |
| Upper-level INTR Course 2 | 3 |
| Professional Writing (FSPW) | 3 |
| Intermediate Language++ | 4 |
|Electives | 2 |
Total Credits: 15

Year 4
Fall Semester
| UMD Course | Credits |
|----|----| 
| Upper-level INTR Course 3 | 3 |
| Upper-level INTR Course 4 | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester
| UMD Course | Credits |
|----|----| 
| Upper-level INTR Course 5 | 3 |
| Electives | 10 |
Total Credits: 13

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.

Staff Contacts:

Primary Oversight Contact:
Sending Institution:
Name: Jennifer Haydel
Title: Acting Dean for Humanities
Email: jennifer.haydel@montgomerycollege.edu
Telephone: 240-567-7756

Receiving Institution:
Name: Patrick Wohlfarth
Title: Undergraduate Director & Professor, Dept. of Government & Politics
Email: patrickw@umd.edu
Telephone: 301-405-4156

Additional Contact:
Sending Institution:
Name: Sarah Campbell
Title: Interim Vice President of Liberal Arts and Education
Email: sarah.campbell@montgomerycollege.edu
Telephone: 240-567-4166

Receiving Institution:
Name: Katherine Russell
Title: Associate Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Email: krussell@umd.edu or bsos-ugdean@umd.edu
Telephone: 301-405-1692

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.

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 advise on financial aid opportunities.

9. Should either Institution make changes to program requirements, that Institution will inform the partner Institution immediately. The articulation agreement should be updated and forwarded to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

C. Term and Termination
1. Effective on the date signed by authorized representatives of both Institutions.
2. One semester or six months' notice is required in writing to terminate.
3. Institutions agree to meet once every 5 years to review the agreement.

D. Amendment
1. This is the entire agreement and may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.

E. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.

F. Counterparts
Executed in counterparts, all of which constitute one agreement.

G. Notice of Agreement
1. Institutions agree to provide a copy of this Agreement and any amendments to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
2. Copies will be provided to all relevant individuals and departments.

H. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
There are no third-party beneficiaries.

I. Representations and Warranties of the Parties
1. Institutions remain in compliance with applicable laws.
2. Each Institution has taken all action necessary for approval and execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed:

Montgomery College
- Jermaine F. Williams, Ed.D., President
- Date: 10/25/2024

University of Maryland, College Park
- Jennifer King Rice, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Provost
- Date: 11/12/2024