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4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Main Phone: (202) 274 - 5000
Main Contact: LaVerne Hill-Flannigan
Website:http://www.udc.edu/

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University of the District of Columbia

     Chartered in 1974, the University of the District of Columbia is the only fully-accredited public institution of higher education in the nation’s capital. As an urban land-grant university, it supports a broad mission of education, research and community service and offers bachelors and masters degrees in the College of Arts and Science, School of Business and Public Administration and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
     Also included in the university system is the David A. Clarke School of Law.
     In August 2009, UDC inaugurated a new community college which offers more than 20 associate degree and certificate programs as well as over 25 workforce development programs to prepare students for successful careers and academic advancement.
     As the District’s alma mater, UDC attracts students of every age from the Washington, DC region, the nation and the world—providing innovative, results-driven programs that enrich our city with educated, qualified students, ready to work and contribute to its overall prosperity and quality of life.

Quick Facts

Undergrad Population: 5311
Graduate Population: 207
Student Body: Coed
In State Tuition: $4318
Out of State Tuition: $8590
Room & Board: $0
Applications Due: Spring: November 15, Sum ($75)
 Conference: Independent/ East Coast Conference
Mascot: Firebirds
Accreditations:
Online Classes: no
Percent Men: 39%
Percent Women: 61%

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http://www.udc.edu/apply/
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Majors Offered

School of Business & Public Administration

-Accounting
-Business Administration
-Business Management
-Business Management: Conc. Finance
-Business Management: Conc. Management Information Systems
-Business Management: Conc. Marketing
-Finance
-Hospitality & Tourism Management
-Public Administration
-Public Administration: Conc. Nonprofit Management
-Public Administration: Conc. Procurement-Public Contracting

College of Arts & Sciences

-Administration of Justice
-Adult Education
-Art
-BS / MS Biology
-Chemistry
-Counseling: Conc. School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling
-Digital Media
-BA / MA Early Childhood Education
-Elementary Education
-English
-Homeland Security
-Human Development
-Mathematics
-Music
-Political Science
-Psychology
-Rehabilitation Counseling
-Social Work
-Special Education
-Speech-Language Pathology
-Teaching: Elementary Concentration
-Teaching: Secondary English, Secondary Math, Music, Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies Concentrations

College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability & Environmental Sciences

-BS / MA Architecture
-Nursing RN to BSN
-BS / MS Nutrition and Dietetics
-PSM in Urban Agriculture
-PSM in Urban Sustainability
-PSM in Water Resources Management
-Urban Leadership & Entrepreneurship
-Urban Sustainability

School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

-Biomedical Engineering
-BS /MS Civil Engineering
-Computer Engineering
-BS / MS Computer Science
-PhD Computer Science & Engineering
-BS / MS Electrical Engineering
-PhD Engineering and Computer Science
-Information Technology
-BS / MS Mechanical Engineering
-PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

UDC Community College

-Architectural Engineering Technology
-Aviation Maintenance Technology
-Business Administration
-Computer Accounting Technology
-Computer Science Technology
-Construction Management “Program Currently Not Accepting New Students”
-Corrections Administration
-Education: Conc. Early Childhood School
-Education: Conc. General Education for Elementary & Secondary
-Education: Conc. Infant Toddler
-Fashion Merchandising
-Graphic Design
-Hospitality Management & Tourism
-Law Enforcement
-Legal Assistant
-AA / AS Liberal Studies
-Mortuary Science
-AA /BM Music
-Natural Sciences: Biology Concentration
-Natural Sciences: Chemistry Concentration
-Nursing
-Respiratory Therapy
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Choir, Choral Groups, Dance, Fraternities, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Radio Station, Sororities, Student Newspaper, Television Station
College History
     The University of the District of Columbia is, at once, very old and very new. The seeds of higher education for the District were planted in 1851 when Myrtilla Miner founded a school for colored girls. In 1879, Miner Normal School became a part of the public school system. Similarly, Washington Normal School, established in 1873, as a school for white girls, was renamed Wilson Normal School in 1913. In 1929, by an act of Congress, both schools became four-year teachers colleges, Miner Teachers College and Wilson Teachers College, and the only institutions of public higher education in the city. Years later, after the long awaited Supreme Court desegregation decision, the two colleges united in 1955 to form the District of Columbia Teachers College.
     However, for many residents who did not wish to become teachers or who were both black and poor, the opportunity for advanced technical training or study for liberal arts degree was an unattainable goal. Years of persistent lobbying for comprehensive public higher education by District residents and others caused President John F. Kennedy, in 1963, to appoint a commission to study the Districts needs. It was no surprise that the Chase Commission found a definite and compelling need for public higher education in the District of Columbia. There was a demand for instruction that was affordable, and there was an over whelming desire for learning that would enable residents to participate fully in the unique life of the city.
     The Commissions report stimulated congressional action. Under the leadership of Senator Wayne Morse and Congressman Ancher Nelson, the Public Education Act (Public Law 89-791) was enacted in 1966. Two schools were established: Federal City College, whose Board of Higher Education was appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and Washington Technical Institute, whose Board of Vocational Education was appointed by the President of the United States. The mission of both institutions was to serve the needs of the community by directing the resources and knowledge gained through education toward the solution to urban problems.
     As a sign of hope for the future, both schools proudly opened their doors in 1968. There were so many applications for admission to Federal City College that students were selected by lottery. Congress passed more than 100 years after the passing of first Morrill Land Grant. College Act Federal City College and the Washington Technical Institute achieved land grant status in 1968. Rapidly, the two schools grew in academic stature. The Washington Technical Institute received its accreditation in 1971 and Federal City College in 1974.
     Although the schools were in their infancy, thoughts turned to a comprehensive university structure. In 1969, the District of Columbia Teachers College, the city's oldest teacher training institution, was placed under the jurisdiction of the Board of Higher Education. In 1974, the Board established a joint administrative support system and placed the District of Columbia Teachers College and Federal City College under a single president.
     After Congress granted limited home rule to the District of Columbia, D.C. Law 1-36 authorized the mandate for consolidation of the three schools in 1975. A new Board of Trustees took office in May 1976, consisting of 11 members appointed by the Mayor, three appointed by the alumni associations. From that moment, the monumental task of shaping a new University of the District of Columbia began.
     The Board of Trustees, acting to effect the consolidation, assigned Presidents Wendell P. Russell of Federal City College and Cleveland L. Dennard of Washington Technical Institute to work jointly in identifying, developing, and implementing tasks required to complete the effort. Beginning in February 1977, 22 tasks forces were formed to develop recommendations for Board action. On August 1, 1977, the Board of Trustees publicly announced the consolidation of the District of Columbia Teachers College, the Federal City College, and the Washington Technical Institute into the University of the District of Columbia under a single management system. On the same day, the Board appointed Lisle Carleton Carter, Jr., the first president of The University.
     In 1977, under the direction of President Carter, academic components began planning for consolidation of academic programs. These efforts culminated in the establishment of five programmatic colleges of Business and Public Management; Education and Human Ecology; Liberal and Fine Arts; Life Sciences Physical Science, Engineering and Technology University College, Continuing Education, and several academic units, which comprised The University of the District of Columbia.
     From 1994 to the present, new academic consolidations have been implemented. The University currently offers 75 undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs through the following college and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. Additionally, The University's public service arm, the Division of Community Outreach and Extension Services (COES), offers a variety of practical, nonacademic educational programs and training to the citizens of the District of Columbia.
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