{"id":1365,"date":"2021-09-01T21:03:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T01:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/?page_id=1365"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:50:08","slug":"prospective-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/prospective-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospective Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-header-secondary-bg-color-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Quick Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#student\">Alumni Testimonials<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hsagreements\">High School Articulation Agreements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ccagreements\">Community College Articulation Agreements and Suggested Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#helpful\">Helpful Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/studentdrones1-1024x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/studentdrones1-1024x398.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/studentdrones1-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/studentdrones1-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/studentdrones1.jpg 1367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-header-secondary-bg-color-color has-text-color\" id=\"student\">Alumni Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/Gill.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1409 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My experiences at UMES allowed me to see a variety of T&amp;E Education programs in grades 6 thru 12. It also allowed me to network with people who wanted to hire me before I completed my undergraduate degree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; <strong>Melvin Gill<\/strong>, Department Chair and T&amp;E Teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Maryland<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/Darian.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My studies at UMES gave me the strong foundation needed to be a Technology &amp; Engineering (T&amp;E) Education teacher.&nbsp; The Department of Technology\u2019s patience and guidance was surpassed by none.&nbsp; Instructors were the best in their fields, which greatly increased my content knowledge.&nbsp; If you are looking for a challenging, yet overwhelmingly rewarding career with 100% job placement, then I strongly encourage you to consider the T&amp;E Education program at UMES.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; <strong>Darian Reeves<\/strong>, T&amp;E Teacher in Prince William County Public Schools, Virginia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/kenney-901x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/kenney-901x1024.jpeg 901w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/kenney-264x300.jpeg 264w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/kenney-768x872.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/kenney-1352x1536.jpeg 1352w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/kenney.jpeg 1626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The number one thing that really makes University of Maryland Eastern Shore T&amp;E educators stand out from others is all of the classroom experiences that students are offered. Students are fully supported, encouraged, and given the opportunity to gain real classroom experience throughout their studies. The faculty is well versed in practical application for the classroom (in addition to the philosophy and theory) and students leave the UMES T&amp;E education program with a solid base to begin their career as educators.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; <strong>Jennifer Kenney-Whittington<\/strong>, Technology\/Professional Development Coach in Wicomico County Public Schools, Maryland<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"124\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/mbell.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1412 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The University of Maryland Eastern Shore&#8217;s T&amp;E education program not only changed my life, but it saved my life. The rigor of the courses along with the support from the staff and fellow students instilled a thirst for knowledge in me unlike anything I could have ever imaged. Due to my T&amp;E degree from UMES, the reputation of the program, and all of its networks I was of high commodity following graduation with over 8 job offers from school districts in MD, VA, and DE. I am now in the process of opening a Reggio STEM based preschool, the first of its kind, which would not have been possible without my preparation at the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211;<strong>Marquis Bell<\/strong>, Coordinator of a Reggio STEM preschool in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-header-secondary-bg-color-color has-text-color\" id=\"hsagreements\">High School Articulation Agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maryland Students<\/strong> (EbD and PLTW Pathways) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/UMES-MSDEarticulation.pdf\">Articulation Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delaware Students<\/strong> (EbD and PLTW Pathways)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engineering by Design (3 credits) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/DDOEEbDArticulation.pdf\">Articulation Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Lead the Way (3 credits) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/DDOEPLTW3creditArticulation.pdf\">Articulation Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Lead the Way (6 credits) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2021\/09\/DDOEPLTW6creditArticulation.pdf\">Articulation Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-header-secondary-bg-color-color has-text-color\" id=\"ccagreements\">Community College Articulation Agreements and Suggested Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/artsys.usmd.edu\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/artsys.usmd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">ARTSYS<\/a> course equivalency look up for MD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Articulations<\/strong>&nbsp;(Courses will transfer as specified in the articulation.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Southern Maryland &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/csmtoumesteed2016-2021.pdf\">Articulation Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suggested Course Pathways<\/strong>&nbsp;(These are suggested course lists. Transferability of courses are at the discretion of the UMES registrar at the time transcripts are received. Contact&nbsp;Dr. Loveland with any questions.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/Anne%20Arundel%20CC%20AA%20Transfer%20Degree.pdf\">Anne Arundel Community College &#8211; AA Transfer Studies (60\/60 Credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/Balt%20City%20Comm%20College_GENERAL%20STUDIES%20TRANSFER%20DEG._AA.pdf\">Baltimore City Community College_AA GENERAL STUDIES (TRANSFER 50\/60 credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/Carroll%20CC%20AA%20%20Teacher%20Ed%20TRANSFER.pdf\">Carroll Community College AA Teacher Education (Transfer 57\/60 credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cecil College &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/cecilcollegeteedtransfercourses.pdf\">Suggested Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chesapeake College &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/chesapeaketeedtransfercourses.pdf\">Suggested Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/C%20Southern%20MD%20AA%20Teacher%20Educ%20TRANSFER.pdf\">College Southern Maryland AA Teacher Education &#8211; Secondary (TRANSFER 57\/60 Credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/CC%20Balt%20County-%20AA%20Gen%20Studies_AA%20Education%20TRANSFER.pdf\">Community College of Baltimore County 1) AA General Studies (57\/60) and 2) AA Teacher Education (51\/60)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/Delaware%20Technical%20CC%20AAS%20DEM%20TRANSFER.pdf\">Delaware Technical Community College AAS Design Engineering Mechanical (56\/60 Credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Shore Community College-&nbsp;<a 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(GET) Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/Howard%20CC%20Three%20Transfer%20Pathways.pdf\">Howard Community College 1) AA Secondary Education (57\/60) 2) AA General Studies STEM (60\/60) 3)AA General Studies (60\/60)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/Montgomery%20College%20AA%20General%20Studies%20TRANSFER.pdf\">Montgomery College AA General Studies STEM (Transfer 57\/60 Credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/PGCC%20Genl%20Studies%20AA%20Liberal%20Creative%20Arts%20TRANSFER.pdf\">Prince George&#8217;s Community College AA Liberal Creative Arts (Transfer 57\/60 Credits)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wor-Wic Community College &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stg15.umes.edu\/uploadedFiles\/_WEBSITES\/Tech\/Content\/worwicteedtransfercourses.pdf\">Suggested Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-header-secondary-bg-color-color has-text-color\" id=\"helpful\">Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2023\/12\/Flyer-for-2023-Undergrad-Program.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2025\/09\/TE-Course-sequence-and-descriptions-2025.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2884\">Recommended Courses with Course Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/admissions\">UMES Admissions<\/a>&nbsp;(Select Technology and Engineering Education as your major)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/financialaid\">UMES Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/financial-aid\/college-calculators\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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