ABOUT THE REGION

Erickson School—located at the epicenter of aging-related research, development, and policy making

Erickson School is a Maryland school located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), an honors university distinguished in liberal arts, research, and technology. It is among the best of Maryland and DC schools. University of Maryland schools are well-known, and well-respected institutions that provide a focused education base in a variety of fields. From nursing to architecture, social work to business, University of Maryland Schools only employ the highest quality curricula for the highest quality education.

UMBC is situated in the heart of the greater Washington, D.C., corridor just south of Baltimore—placing it right in the heart of the Maryland/Washington D.C. school region. A perfect location for Erickson School, this region has the largest concentration of government, interest groups, and scientific agencies in the world, including nearly every major institution and organization addressing the concerns of the nation’s public health, economy, and security.

The two most important institutions managing federal social security and health programs are located in Baltimore just miles from the Erickson School: the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Washington, D.C., just 35 miles away, is home to the world’s premier medical research agency, the National Institute of Health, which includes the National Institute for Aging, a global leader in research and understanding of the human aging process and special needs of the aging. Also in D.C. is the U.S. Census Bureau, the leading monitor of the nation’s population and economy. And spearheading federal policies on aging are government agencies such as the U.S. Administration on Aging and U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.

The nation’s capitol is home to AARP, the American Society on Aging, the American Aging Association, and hundreds of institutions and associations representing industries, nonprofits, think tanks, universities, and other groups with a stake in the globe’s rapidly growing aging population. 

Just 30 Minutes to the Washington Beltway

The Erickson School is a convenient drive away from Washington, D.C.'s government, scientific and technical agencies including the National Institute of Health and the National Institute for Aging.

On Interstate 95

UMBC is in the center of the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with easy access to Philadelphia and New York.

Directions

From Washington

• Take I-95 North (towards Baltimore ), pass Harbor Tunnel (I-895) exit
• Next exit will be I-195 and bear left (West towards Catonsville )
• Bear to the right when you see signs for the UMBC Campus
• At the first stop sign, go right on Research Park Drive
• 5523 is the second building on your left. We are located on the second floor, Suite 230

From Baltimore Beltway I- 695:

• Take I-695 West (Baltimore Beltway) to exit 12C ( Wilkens Avenue, West )
• Follow signs to UMBC (drive approx. 1 miles) to the circle and bear left to Hilltop Road
• Right on Hilltop Circle (at the light)
• Proceed on Hilltop Circle until the road branches toward the right to UMBC Blvd
• At the first stop sign, go left on Research Park Drive
• 5523 is the second building on your left. We are located on the second floor, Suite 230

From Downtown Baltimore:

• Take I-395 south to I-95 south via the exit on the left towards Washington
• Take the next exit, I-195 and bear right (West towards Catonsville )
• Continue on I-195 West to Rt. 166
• Bear to the right when you see signs for the UMBC Campus
• At the first stop sign, go right on Research Park Drive
• 5523 is the second building on your left. We are located on the second floor, Suite 230