Central Missouri State University dwells in Warrensburg, Missouri. Started as a State normal school in 1871, there were many changes of names for the university in earlier days. It was Central Missouri State Teachers’ College in 1919, Central Missouri State College in 1946 and Central Missouri State University in 1971. Recently however, in 2006, the name was again changed to University of Central Missouri.
There are in total 150 study programs available in this university. Both graduate and undergraduate programs are available. It is said that the university is a right blend of knowledge, skills and technologies. There are different teaching methods that are practiced in the university. The students may opt for in campus teaching, via otne of the satellite sites or online. It is also claimed that the students are given a right blend of theory and practical knowledge that prepares them for future job orientation. Even scholarships are available for eligible students through the Provost’s office. There are varied organizations and governance groups that tackle various issues of the colleges.
UCM contains five colleges with different academic departments. There are different academic departments ranging from Accountancy, agriculture, biochemistry, criminal justice, sociology and social work etc etc. basically colleges comprise College of arts, humanities, and social sciences, college of science and technology, college of health and human services, college of education, Harmon college of business administration, and the Honor’s college. When a student selects his undergraduate major, he has to select a functional major, add a minor, or choose a double major. Thus, he may study two different fields or closely related fields.
To meet the demands of the far-fetched students, the university has also started distance learning courses. They provide coursework and degree program at the locations and times demanded by students. There are workshops, interactive televisions, off-campus courses, online courses, and dual credit and non-credit courses too. Even summer workshops and study tours are available. Community partnership like Human Capital Academy (HCA) between expanding employers, academic institutions are also available with the university that aims at demand driven workforce development.
Along with graduate programs, cooperative doctoral programs, education specialist programs, and master’s degrees are also possible in the university. University’s international center provides opportunities to the residents form all over the world through special programs. For undergraduates, research facilities are also provided at the university with adequate funding. The fee structure is also simple. On campus instructional fees per credit hour for Missouri residents are $187.35 for undergraduates and $235.65 for graduate courses. For non-residents, fees are $374.70 for undergraduate and $471.30 for graduate courses.
By: Peter Salazar
