Company Profile
Department of Emergency Health Services
Company Overview
UMBC is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University with high research activity (RU/H). It is located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor near major medical schools, NIH, NHTSA, DHS, HHS, and other federal agencies that afford opportunities for research collaboration. The Department of Emergency Health Services offers a unique perspective for the education of future health professionals. At the undergraduate level, this is accomplished by providing a broad liberal-arts and sciences education, which enhances the graduates' employment opportunities as prehospital providers and managers. The department also prepares graduates for advancement to graduate, medical and professional studies. At the graduate level, the department offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree. The program offers three tracks: (1) administration, planning and policy; (2) preventive medicine and epidemiology; (3) education, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in emergency management.
Company History
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.