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Variety and Challenge: Degree Programs at the University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri appears in our ranking of the 30 Best Online Bachelor’s in Emergency Management Degrees. UCM has:
  • more than 150 undergraduate programs of study
  • 37 graduate programs
  • many certificates
Most students will find a program to suit their needs at UCM. The school offers many programs online or in a hybrid format. Working adults can earn their degrees while keeping their jobs. The online programs, like the Crisis and Disaster Management BS, offer students the flexibility of being able to study when they have time. Undergraduate programs at the school include:
  • a BS or a BA in Accountancy
  • a BS in Actuarial Science
  • a BS in Agricultural Science
There are concentrations in:
  • agribusiness
  • animal science
  • agronomy
  • horticultural science
The BS in Aviation Management is a 120 credit-hour degree program. It’s for students who hold an FAA Mechanic certificate and have an associate degree in an aviation technical field. There are 42 hours in university general education, courses in the major and 15 hours in a specialty area like:
  • Management Focus
  • Maintenance Focus
  • Flight Focus
There is also a BS Professional Pilot which contains 120 hours. Courses in the major include:
  • Aviation Core
  • Aeronautics
  • FAA Private Regulations
  • Professional Ethics in Aviation
  • Aviation Management
  • Aviation Law
  • Aviation Safety
  • Air Transportation
  • Corporate Aviation Management
There are 52 hours in the specialization plus flight experience and electives. There is:
  • a BSBA in Big Data and Business Analytics
  • a BS in Biology Informatics
  • a BS in Biology which contains seven concentrations
  • a BS in Computer Science
  • a BS in Criminal Justice
  • a BS or BA in Psychology
  • a BSE in Secondary Education with 12 areas of concentration
  • a Bachelor in Social Work
  • a BSE in Special Education with three specializations
  • and many more undergraduate degrees.
Students may also take many of these courses as minors. Undergraduate students who want to follow a dual-degree path can earn that degree in many areas including Criminal Justice. The BS/MS in Criminal Justice can be completed in five years. There are 140 credit hours in the program including 33 hours in graduate courses. The 107 undergraduate courses include courses like:
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • The Criminal Court System
  • Policing a Democratic Society
  • Dynamics of Criminal Behavior and others
There are:
  • 39 hours of university general education courses
  • 29 hours of undergraduate free electives
  • 21 hours of required graduate courses
The program, which contains a required research component, may be earned on a Thesis or Non-Thesis Track. There are several undergraduate certificate programs at the University of Central Missouri including:
  • Emergency Service Management
  • Events and Services
  • Robotics and Automation and others.
Master’s programs include
  • the Master’s in Accounting
  • the MS in Aviation Safety
  • the Master of Science in Behavioral Analysis and Therapy
  • the MS in Computer Science
The MS in Counseling degree is a 60 credit-hour program that can be earned as an MS in Counseling, School Counseling or an MS in Counseling, Clinical Counseling. Students in the counseling degree program take foundational courses such as:
  • Foundations of Professional Counseling
  • Orientation to Professional Counseling and Ethics
The program includes Common Core courses such as Parent and Family Counseling and Mental Health Issues in Counseling. Advanced Status courses include:
  • Introduction to Play Therapy
  • Analysis and Diagnosis of the Individual
  • Practicum in Counseling
  • Counseling Internship
The Educational Leadership MSE can be earned in three concentrations:
  • Elementary Principal
  • Secondary Principal
  • Special Education
Students may also earn an MBA, which is an online campus or hybrid program or an MS in Nursing which is also online. There are many more graduate programs to choose from.

About the University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri school was founded in 1871 as Normal School Two. It was also known as the Warrensburg Teachers College. The school has five colleges and more than 12,300 students. There are:
  • more than 150 undergraduate programs
  • 37 graduate programs
  • two doctoral programs
  • many certificates
The US News and World Report ranks this university as #81 in Regional Universities-Midwest. Most classes have between 20 and 49 students. The student/faculty ratio is 18:1.

University of Central Missouri Accreditation Details

  • The Higher Education Commission, North-Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Aviation Accreditation Board International
  • Association o Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
  • Educational Leadership Constituent Council
  • Council for Exceptional Children
  • And others

University of Central Missouri Application Requirements

Students applying to the University of Central Missouri as first-time freshmen should do so in their senior year, if possible. They should complete the online application form and submit it along with the non-refundable $30 application fee to the university. They must arrange for their high schools to send their official transcripts and for the agency which administered the SAT or the ACT to send those official scores to the University of Central Missouri. Students applying as graduates apply online as well. There is a non-refundable application fee of $30 which must be paid at the time of application. They must arrange for the university to receive the official transcript of all undergraduate work they completed. After being accepted to the university, graduate applications will be forwarded to the departments which house the degree programs desired. Those departments may have additional requirements.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Undergraduate tuition at he University of Central Missouri is figured per-credit-hour. That figure for traditional undergraduate programs is $225.65 plus fees. Graduate tuition is $298.50 plus fees. Business Department graduate degrees are $463.90 per-credit-hour. Online courses are $278.15 for undergraduates and $348.50 for graduate courses. Certificates are $398.50 plus fees. Other expenses are housing and meal plans, insurance, books and supplies, and miscellaneous expenses. Earning a degree is expensive. Most students need assistance to meet their financial obligations. The first step in getting this help is completing the FAFSA form. After receiving their awards letter from the federal program, students will know how much more money they will need. Missouri has several programs including MoCents for graduate students, Access Missouri and Bright Flight which is a merit-based program. There are also scholarships such as Aging Matters for students who want careers in senior care and a grant to students in construction management. There are scholarships funded by Branson Shows, and the Elks Club as well. The University of Central Missouri has a scholarship that allows students to apply for several scholarships simultaneously. The school has a Red and Black Scholarship in the amounts of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500, and other school grants and scholarships by department or by activities. Students who find they do not have enough scholarship money to meet their full school bills may:
  • take out student loans
  • seek part-time jobs
  • take advantage of work-study opportunities to fill the gap
There are many ways to finance a degree program at the University of Central Missouri.

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