Brief
History
The institution
was founded and chartered in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute.
It was built on its present site in 1890 and was known as Morgan College
from 1890 to 1938. It became a public college in 1939, as Morgan State
College. In 1975, the college was renamed Morgan State University by the
state legislator to reflect its expanded mission and scope. See History.
The
University
Morgan
State University, a coeducational institution, is located in a residential
section of Baltimore, Maryland. The compact campus of twenty-nine academic
buildings, service facilities, and residence halls covers an area of
more than 143 acres. The University offers both graduate and undergraduate
programs of study. Recently, emphasis has been placed on the urban orientation
of the University. This emphasis has been incorporated in the graduate
programs in particular. At the graduate level, the University offers
the Master of Arts degree in African-American studies, economics, English,
history, international studies, mathematics, music, sociology, and teaching.
The Master of Business Administration is offered in accounting, finance,
international management, management, and marketing. The Master of Science
degree is offered in educational administration and supervision, elementary
and middle school education, engineering, science, and transportation.
Professional degrees are offered in architecture, city and regional
planning, and landscape architecture. The Doctor of Education degree
is offered in mathematics education, science education, and urban educational
leadership. In addition, the Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered
in history and the Doctor of Engineering degree is offered in civil,
electrical, and industrial engineering. The Doctor of Public Health
is now being offered in the School of Education and Urban Studies.
The McKeldin
Center, often called the "living room of the campus," is the focal point
of cultural and social activity for the University community. Its purpose
is to provide all members of the University community with programs
and facilities to satisfy a variety of out-of-classroom tastes and needs.
The McKeldin Center is utilized according to individual interests for
meetings, lectures, music, movies, reading, and other forms of indoor
recreation or simply for relaxing over a cup of coffee or casual conversation
with friends.
The University
is a member institution of several consortia, including the National
Student Exchange, a consortium of twenty-two state colleges and universities
across the country. See Institutional
Profile.
Location
The University
has the advantages of both suburban life and proximity to an urban center.
Built on two slopes, the campus is strategically located in the picturesque
northeastern section of Baltimore,
a city with a population of more than 657,000, and is surrounded by
rapidly growing residential communities. The center of the city is easily
accessible from the University campus. See Location,
also Directions to Morgan.
Majors
and Degrees
The Bachelor
of Arts degree is offered in economics, English, fine art, history,
international studies, music, philosophy, political science, sociology,
speech communication, telecommunications, and theater arts. The Bachelor
of Science degree is offered in the fields of accounting, biology, business
administration, chemistry, computer science, economics, elementary education,
engineering (civil, electrical, and industrial), engineering physics,
finance, health education, Family and Consumer Sciences, hospitality management, information
science and systems, management, marketing, mathematics, medical technology,
mental health, physical education, physics, psychology, social work,
and telecommunications. See Schools.
Academic
Program
Students
admitted to Morgan to study for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
degree are generally expected to adhere to the accepted standards of
higher education. Honors programs,
independent study, and cooperative education programs are available
in most areas. For those students requiring special
placement and/or special
assistance, support services and programs are provided.
To earn
a bachelor's degree, students must generally complete a minimum of 120
semester hours, depending on the program. Engineering students should
expect to earn 135 semester hours to qualify for the degree.
Through
the Continuing Studies Program,
students can pursue an education outside traditional daytime classwork.
Students in the program include part-time students, as well as many
full-time students who have been away from a formal educational experience
for two or more years and want to pursue courses for personal fulfillment
or career advancement. The Continuing Studies Program includes Summer
School, Weekend University, noncredit courses, extension programs, conferences,
and workshops.
Morgan
State's Weekend
University is designed for working adults and others who are unable
to attend weekday classes. Classes are scheduled on Friday evenings
and Saturdays, providing students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's
degree in accounting, business administration, social work, or telecommunications
in approximately five to six years.
Off-Campus
Arrangements
The Cooperative
Education Program is a special program that permits students to extend
their chosen major program by working in business, industry, or government
agencies, alternating a semester of study with a semester of work while
studying for undergraduate and graduate degrees. This program enables
students to gain experience in an area close to their chosen field and
to understand the requirements of that chosen field. A Cooperative Work-Study
Program allows students who qualify to gain financial support while
learning.
Through
cooperative education projects, students may participate in specific
seminars cooperatively planned and implemented by the Maryland state
colleges or may take courses on other state college campuses. In addition,
a cooperative project with Goucher College, Towson State University,
Loyola College, and Johns Hopkins University provides an opportunity
for students to enroll in courses not offered on the home campus.
Academic
Facilities
The Departments
of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, and Mathematics
and the School of Engineering
have specialized research facilities. Modern science and engineering
facilities have been completed recently. In addition, two supercomputers
were acquired by the University to support instruction and research.
The modern
Soper Library's holdings
constitute more than 660,000 volumes, including works in special collections.
One such collection includes books on Africa, with an emphasis on sub-Saharan
Africa. The African-American collection is a body of historically significant
and current books by and about African Americans and includes papers
and memorabilia of such persons as the late Emmett P. Scott, secretary
to Booker T. Washington, and Arthur J. Smith, who was associated with
the Far East Consular Division of the State Department. The Forbush
Collection, named for Dr. Bliss Forbush, is composed of materials associated
with the Quakers and slavery. The Martin D. Jenkins Collection was acquired
in 1980. Together, these collections provide both a contemporary and
historical view of African Americans in education, military service,
politics, and religion.
Costs
Costs are subject
to change without prior notice.
Financial
Aid
Scholarships,
loans, and campus employment are available, and awards are made on the
basis of student merit and financial need. Information on these as well
as on Federal Pell Grants, other federal grants, and Federal Work-Study
awards may be obtained by writing to the Financial
Aid Office.
Faculty
A majority
of the University's 276 faculty
members hold doctoral degrees. Many faculty members have attained national
and international distinction for their research and creative work,
and a number are officers of state, regional, national, and international
professional organizations.
Student
Government
Student
government at Morgan State University is part of the student
activities program, which is considered a vital element of the total
educational program.
Admission
Requirements
Morgan
State University does not discriminate against applicants because of
race, sex, religion, or nationality. Applicants whose academic and personal
qualifications show promise of success in college are considered on
the basis of their high school grades, rank in class, personal recommendation,
and scores on the SAT I or ACT. See Admissions.
Application
and Information
Applications
for August entrance should be submitted no later than April 15; those
for January entrance should be submitted no later than December 1. Applications
to Morgan State University are accepted as far as the facilities will
permit. Transfer students must submit a transcript from every college
previously attended. A limited number of out-of-state and international
students may be accepted. All application forms must be accompanied
by a $25 application fee and should be forwarded to:
The Office of Admissions
Morgan State University
Cold Spring Lane and Hillen Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
Telephone: 443.885.3000
Or Apply
On-Line.