Many overseas study programs are available. Western Maryland also offers a four-year program in business administration and economics leading to the bachelor of arts degree through its branch in Budapest, Hungary. Students spend two years in Budapest and two years on the Western Maryland campus. Successful completion of this five-year program qualifies the student to receive the Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Maryland together with the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the engineering school. The physical education program also offers a K-12 certification option.
Students select a college major compatible with their teaching interests.
Maryland certification includes certification reciprocity with more than 35 other states. Approximately 30 freshmen with outstanding academic records and standardized test scores are invited to apply for the WMC Honors Program . As members of the program, they have one specially designed course together each semester, participate in special activities, and are given the option of common housing. Most honors students are awarded academic scholarships. Phi Beta Kappa is one of 14 national and international honor society chapters on campus.