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Candidates for Degrees at Other Institutions

Students who are candidates for a graduate degree at another college or university
may take graduate courses at Bowie State University. At least two weeks prior to
registration, such a student must present a letter from the graduate dean of the
home institution indicating that the student is in good standing and that the credit
earned at Bowie State University is acceptable towards the student's degree. The
student must complete Bowie State University's Non-Degree Application or
register using the Inter-Institutional registration process.

Definition of a Master’s Degree Program at Bowie State University

The Master’s Degree Program at Bowie State University designed to launch a
career in the students’ field of specialization prepares them to engage in the
technical and research work of today's complex computer-driven industries.
It equips them with a strong foundation of advanced analytical skills, provide
them with professional training and retraining in their different areas of
interest. It prepares graduate students for responsible leadership positions
in public, private and non-profit organizations which creates a problem-
solving environment that presents real organizational challenges through
which students learn to apply fundamental organizational/societal theories.

Definition of a Doctoral Degree Program at Bowie State University
The Doctoral Degree Programs at Bowie State University are designed to
promote and produce competent and caring educators who become skillful
and reflective educational leaders in the institutions and community they
serve. The doctoral degree program prepares and qualifies the holder to
teach at the university level in the degree's field, or to work in a specific
profession. These academic leaders as facilitators of learning, become
change agents in the social, educational and multicultural environment of
the ever changing society. Our doctoral programs prepare leaders who have
the vision and skills to move the society to prominence in both the
establishment and accomplishment of innovative initiatives and partnerships
linking the learner, the faculty, and professionals in the field with the
evolving system in our society driven by technological advancement.

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