Graduate Programs at the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Does UMES offer graduate and undergraduate course options?
Yes, we offer both.
How can I enroll in classes?
Before applying or enrolling, please use our contact form on the home page to contact the correct person so they can ensure you are enrolling in the correct courses. Also see our enrollment page for more information.
Who should I contact about taking courses?
Before applying or enrolling, please use our contact form on the home page or the list below to contact the correct person so they can ensure you are enrolling in the correct courses. Also see our enrollment page for more information.
Undergraduate courses – Marianne Hollerbach (mhollerbach@umes.edu)
Graduate courses – JoAnn Eliff (jenorris@umes.edu)
Program questions and other inquiries – Dr. Tyler Love (tslove@umes.edu)
Can UMES serve students without a postsecondary degree?
Yes, you do not need a bachelor’s degree to take courses. Students can take classes at the undergraduate level. Contact Marianne Hollerbach at mhollerbach@umes.edu for more information on the undergraduate level courses and programs we offer.
Are UMES courses focused on a unique content area for a specific audience?
Our courses are specific to CTE, WBL, and T&E.
Are UMES’s courses continuing education courses?
No, they are MSDE approved for university credit.
Does UMES offer courses for certification?
Yes, we offer undergraduate and graduate level courses for teaching certification.
Does UMES offer any specific endorsements?
Yes, we offer the Work Base Learning endorsement at the undergraduate and graduate level.
How much is tuition? Does UMES offer a payment plan option?
UMES offers competitive tuition rates with payment plan options available. For more information please visit this link and see the section titled “Off-Site/Satellite Sites” and look under Part-Time students
What is the delivery format of the UMES CTE, WBL, and PTE courses?
Most CTE graduate, WBL endorsement, and PTE certification courses are offered in an online synchronous and asynchronous format with condensed winter and summer courses also available. The EDTE 445 or CTED 655 course for the WBL endorsement requires in-person attendance for industry visits in the Baltimore region during the condensed summer session. We often work with students to make our courses accessible to those at a distance. Please contact us for more details to discuss course options and a plan of study.
When are UMES’s courses taught?
Courses are tailored toward working teachers and offered at night or sometimes on Saturdays.
Does UMES accept transfer courses from other institutions?
Courses are evaluated on a case by case basis, contact us to request a transfer evaluation. A maximum of six graduate credits can be considered for transfer into UMES toward the Master’s in CTE degree.
Who teaches the courses at UMES?
Faculty with terminal degrees in CTE related fields, experienced K-12 teachers, and K-12 administrators teach in our program.
Additional Resources
For more information about these courses and programs, please contact:
Tyler S. Love, Ph.D., DTE
Professor, Department of the Built Environment
Director of Graduate Studies in Career and Technology Education
Coordinator of Undergraduate Technology and Engineering Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
1425 Key Highway, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21230-5115
(410) 727-4808 Ext 164
tslove@umes.edu
JoAnn Eliff
Administrative Assistant for Graduate CTE, WBL, and PTE Courses
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
1425 Key Highway, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21230-5115
(410) 727-4808 Ext 164
jenorris@umes.edu
Marianne Hollerbach
Administrative Assistant for Undergraduate CTE, WBL, and PTE Courses
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
1425 Key Highway, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21230-5115
(410) 727-4808 Ext 164
mhollerbach@umes.edu
