Estimate of Program Costs
Tuition and Fees – most recent information available from the UMES Office of the Comptroller.
| Number of Credits by Semester for Coursework Component of the Program* | |||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 credits | 6 credits | 3 credits |
| Year 2 | 6 credits | 6 credits | 3 credits |
| Year 3 | 6 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits |
| Additional Credits | |
|---|---|
| Internship | 6 credits |
| Comprehensive Exam | 1 credit |
| Dissertation | 12 credits |
*This is the typical arrangement of classes, there may be some variance depending on the student.
At present, the program is a minimum of 61 credit hours.
There are additional university fees each semester which include a student fee, technology fee, and athletic fee. Check with UMES’s Office of the Comptroller for more details.
Other Program Costs
Other program costs can vary depending on the course and each individual’s personal circumstances. Some of those costs include:
- Books and Course Materials
- Each faculty member attempts to keep costs as reasonable as possible while also making sure necessary materials are utilized for each course.
- Lodging
- This is dependent on one’s travel distance. Some students live within the local area and do not need local accommodations, while others travel for the courses.
- This is a weekend program that meets Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
- Each course meets over three weekends.
- UMES has a hotel on campus, the Henson Center, with reasonable rates for students. In addition, the Organizational Leadership program has made arrangements with several hotels in the Salisbury and Fruitland area for discounted lodging (some including breakfast). Click here for more about accommodations.
- Transportation to and from campus for course weekends.
- Personal expenses, which may vary significantly from person to person.
Total costs may vary significantly from person to person depending on individual circumstances.
Information regarding financial aid can be found at the UMES Office of Financial Aid.
