University of Baltimore (UB)

The University of Baltimore aspires to be a major center for the study of law, business, and public administration and for related professional applications of the liberal arts at the graduate and advanced undergraduate levels. The university's mission is centered on providing advanced instruction at the upper division bachelor's, master's, and professional degree levels.

At the University of Baltimore, we believe in Knowledge That Works: applied education in business, the liberal arts and law geared toward helping you do just that.

The University of Baltimore was founded in 1925. It became a state institution in 1975, and today is part of the University System of Maryland.

The University of Baltimore is an upper-division university that offers the junior and senior years, limited sophomore opportunities, and graduate study in three divisions: the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts, the Merrick School of Business, and the School of Law. The Master of Science in criminal justice is offered by the Division of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy within Gordon College.

There are three schools within the University of Baltimore: the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts, Merrick School of Business, and School of Law.

Faculty members are intensively involved in research, and students who demonstrate an interest and ability have the opportunity to assist professors in their research endeavors. These activities are varied and focus on numerous areas of the criminal justice system and process, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, theory development, and program evaluation. Students who elect the thesis option to complete their degree requirements are guided through an independent research project with full support from faculty members. The College offers funding for graduate assistantships, and, each semester, the program selectively engages a number of students as graduate assistants. By becoming involved in research, students are better prepared to perform policy analyses, give counsel, write scientific papers and operational manuals, present papers at professional meetings, and consult with various commissions and agencies.

At the University of Baltimore, students are just as engaged outside of the classroom as they are within. Whether they're jetting from class to class or grabbing a cup of coffee in the award-winning UB Student Center, UB students are constantly on the go. With a wide array of activities ranging from academic clubs to advocacy and public interest groups, it couldn't be easier to get involved.

We're located in the heart of the city's Mount Vernon Cultural District, Baltimore's most creative and energetic community. You'll be just steps away from the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, and the Walters Art Museum. Plus, you'll enjoy the shops, restaurants, and some of the most impressive 19th century architecture on the East Coast.

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