18 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Theatre - Theatre Studies track at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) offers a flexible, interdisciplinary foundation in performance, literature, history, and creative production. 

The Music Composition major at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides a diverse and highly individualized foundation for students aspiring to build careers in composition with opportunities to create concert music, as well as to collaborate with their fellow students in film, video and gaming.

The Music Technology major at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is designed to give students a solid foundation in professional audio engineering with subject matter including acoustics, microphone placement techniques, stereo microphone theory, digital signal processing, mastering, plug-in applications, ProTools and surround sound recording techniques.

Students in the Jazz Studies programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) are mentored by an accomplished professional faculty and take private lessons with some of the most renowned musicians in the Baltimore/Washington area.

The Visual Arts - Visual Arts and Media Arts concentration at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) offers a flexible, multidisciplinary approach to visual literacy, media theory, and creative practice.

The Visual Arts - Print and Intermedia Arts course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines traditional printmaking with experimental practices such as 3D fabrication, physical computing, installation, and performance art. Students gain hands-on experience in specialized studios while exploring how materials and media shape artistic expression and audience engagement.

The Department of Theatre at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides an innovative, interdisciplinary environment where students evolve as artistically bold and socially engaged performance makers and technicians. Offering a BFA in Acting as well as BA tracks in Design & Production, Theatre Education, and Theatre Studies.

The Theatre Education program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines theatre training with secondary teacher preparation, leading to a B.A. in Theatre and teacher certification. Students develop skills in acting, directing, stagecraft, and dramatic literature while gaining classroom experience and learning to create inclusive theatre curricula.

The Art History and Museum Studies concentration at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) explores world art as a reflection of human culture, connecting traditional art with photography, film, video, graphic design, and computer art. Students analyze art through social, political, and economic contexts while gaining hands-on experience with museums, galleries, and archives.

The Visual Arts - Animation program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines traditional drawing with advanced 3D computer graphics. Students develop skills in character design, animation, rendering, and visual effects while creating films, independent projects, and professional demo reels through studio courses, critiques, internships, and industry-focused experiences.

Rooted in the belief that we learn the most through firsthand experience, majors in the Music Education (Instrumental) program from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) gain classroom teaching experience in every semester they attend UMBC and engage with innovative practices designed for 21st century classrooms.

Students in the Instrumental Performance major from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) receive a solid grounding and experience in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble repertoire, preparing them for graduate school and work as a professional musician with emphasis on developing entrepreneurial skills.

Students in the Music Education (Choral) program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) receive a solid grounding in educational and pedagogical skills, and music theory and history, preparing them for vocation in teaching and/or further graduate studies in the area of music education.

The Visual Arts - Photography and Cinema course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) develops visual storytelling skills across analog and digital media. Students gain hands-on experience with professional cameras, lighting, sound, darkrooms, and editing facilities while managing projects from scripting and production to editing and sound mixing.

The Cinematic Arts concentration  at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines hands-on digital film production with fine-arts theory, preparing students to create narrative, documentary, and experimental films. Students gain access to professional cinema equipment, 24/7 post-production facilities, and mentorship from practicing media artists.

The Vocal Performance track at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) prepares singers for solo and ensemble careers through intensive training in classical art song, opera, and choral traditions. Students receive private lessons, participate in masterclasses and ensembles, and gain performance experience through opera productions and recitals in Linehan Concert Hall.

Students with an interest in Theatre Design and Production will study with faculty who are professionals in the field. The Theatre - Design and Production course is offered at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) .

The Dance course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines rigorous movement training with creative exploration, history, choreography, and performance technology. This NASD-accredited program exposes students to contemporary, classical, and global dance practices while developing versatile artistic voices through somatic movement and digital performance.